The Donovan’s Venture To The Atlas Coal Mine
Hey everyone! For those of you who were expecting a blog post from Jenson this week – surprise! My name is Faith Donovan, and Jenson is one of my old friends from back in high school. I’m from Alberta, so naturally he has asked me to whip up a few words about travel experiences around […]
Our First Encounter With Mexico City
Despite having travelled for over 15 hours and having a nightmare of a time at the car rental place just the day before, we were up bright and early. It’s funny how that works. You can travel an ungodly amount of hours, go to bed after 3 am, but still somehow awake just after the […]
Is Casa Pepe Worth The Price? A Nomadic Hostel Review
Although it may not be the most expensive hostel in Mexico City, Casa Pepe is definitely one of the more costly options. Dorms can range anywhere from 20 Euros/~22 USD to about 50 Euros/~55 USD depending on the season, availability, and how many beds are in a room. Private suites can be even pricier, ranging […]
Our Journey to Mexico Began With Misfortune
We had been planning our trip to Mexico for well over a year by the time September 2022 rolled around. Everything was booked, we were packed, and had set off to the airport. Upon arriving at the Vienna airport, I received an Email. Your Flight Has Been Cancelled! I had barely slept more than two […]
We Were Stopped By The Police In Mexico
It was day six of our seven days trip around Central Mexico. The previous night we had bravely, or foolishly, driven back up the steep, gravel road that winds down the mountainside to Tolantongo. Less of a road than an accident waiting to happen, in all honesty. Especially in the dark. Yet, we had made […]