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 […]
Austria And Alcohol: An Unacknowledged Problem
When it comes to Austria and alcohol, there is a problem. Now, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a nice drink with some friends. I’m also a born and bred Canadian. We tend to enjoy drinking. However, Austria takes it to the next level with their alcohol consumption. And it starts young. Drinking Age In […]
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 […]
Weird Things That Austrians Have (Or Don’t Have)
Every time someone goes to a new country, they come across a variety of weird things that people don’t have back home. Sometimes they find themselves missing something that is commonplace where they are from. Things you don’t appreciate until you don’t have them. Living in Austria has really proved to me just how true […]