Mexico

Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

3 Comments February 28, 2010
Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico

On the way to Morelia, Michoacán from visiting the Monarch butterflies I saw the Mexico I’d seen in movies and my imagination… huge hills tinted blue with agave fields, cactus growing wild, massive mirror-like lakes, an occasional tumbleweed dancing wildly in the wind… I finally felt like I’d began exploring!

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A Vegan in Mexico

9 Comments February 26, 2010
A Vegan in Mexico

When I started backpacking in Mexico I was worried that being vegan I’d starve before I learned what I could and couldn’t eat. The first few days were tricky & I lived on fruit since I could buy (and recognize) it without knowing Spanish. I quickly realized that the first words I needed to learn were food related because of my limited diet.

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Monarch Butterfly Reserve, Santuario Sierra Chincua, Mexico

1 Comment February 17, 2010
Monarch Butterfly Reserve, Santuario Sierra Chincua, Mexico

If you’re in Mexico between November and March I’d recommend heading out to one of the butterfly sanctuaries in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The I visited Santuario Sierra Chincua yesterday and it’s a sight I’ll never forget!

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Hostelito Inn, Possibly the Friendliest Hostel in Guadalajara

3 Comments February 8, 2010
Hostelito Inn, Possibly the Friendliest Hostel in Guadalajara

I was very lucky to land in one of the most welcoming hostel I’ve ever stayed at, the Hostelito Inn. When I fist saw it online I booked a room for 3 days, I’ve now stayed almost 2 weeks. Why? Read to find out.

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Photos from Tonalá, Mexico

8 Comments February 2, 2010
Photos from Tonalá, Mexico

This Sunday I visited Tonalá which is a massive outdoor market is open Thursdays and Sundays and showcases the many arts and crafts from the area. It’s about 20 minutes from the center of Guadalajara by bus and is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area. Here’s some photo’s I took that day.

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Finding My Nomad Feet

4 Comments February 2, 2010
Finding My Nomad Feet

I arrived safe and very happy in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México this week! The first few days in Guadalajara I spent recuperating from the final push of getting rid of the stuff from my old life in Toronto. I basically hung around the hostel (which I lucked out on and found an amazing place!) and spent [...]

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