One week in Mexico’s Copper Canyon

It took a plane, a train, and a couple of automobiles, but Mexico’s Copper Canyon was well worth the effort.  This UNESCO World Heritage site is made up of six canyons and is four times (or five, or seven-opinions vary) larger than the Grand Canyon. Ever since moving to Mexico … Continue reading

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Unexpected Beauty in Zacatecas

It seems like every time Jeff and I travel to a new-to-us town in Mexico, we decide we could live there. Zacatecas was no different. We were nearing the end of our four-month road-trip through the Mexican colonial highlands, and had just completed another month-long Spanish language course, so we … Continue reading

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Valle de Bravo

During our two summers of traveling through the cool and refreshing Mexican Highlands, we have spent a fair amount of time in Mexico City.  As much as I love the energy of the city, I had to wonder where the more the residents go to get away from it all. … Continue reading

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A Patzcuaro Christmas

Just the thought of another Christmas in the tropics, on a boat, surrounded by palm trees and dolphins was depressing enough.  (Yeah, I know. Please don’t hate…)  Let alone the fact that I have hauled these winter clothes from Unspeakable merchandise of mine-only my favorites but enough to take up 1/4 … Continue reading

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Our Nomadic Life with Dogs

When Jeff and I decided to enjoy the traveling lifestyle full-time, we began with land-travel. We bought a little pop-up camper, loaded up the necessities-including our three rescued dogs-and hit the road. We dubbed ourselves “3 Pups In A Pop-Up”, complete with tons of bumper-stickers, magnetic car signage and a … Continue reading

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Magical Malinalco

  Over the river and through the woods…. No, we weren’t going to Grandmothers house, but rather the puebla of Malinalco, Mexico, to recoup and regroup from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. Most people I’ve talked to, Mexicans included, are not familiar with Malinalco, even though it is … Continue reading

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