9 Best Hostels in Oaxaca City, Mexico (A Backpacker’s Guide)
Great nightlife, quaint cobbled streets, cute cafes, and local eats are just a few reasons why backpackers flock to Oaxaca City. And where backpackers and budget travelers go, really fun and varied hostels tend to follow. There are are about a dozen or so hostels in Oaxaca City, and in this guide I break down…
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Is Oaxaca Safe? Plus, 10 Safety Tips for Tourists
As one of Mexico’s top destinations, is Oaxaca safe to travel to? What about safety at night? Crime rates? The first night after moving to Oaxaca as nomads, we were told by two American tourists in our Airbnb, “Two people we know were mugged by dudes on motorbikes just a couple of months ago. Don’t…
Is Oaxaca, Mexico Worth Visiting? (YES, and Here’s Why!)
If you are familiar with Mexico, then you know just how many gorgeous and awesome places there are to visit. The question is, is Oaxaca one of them? In short, (heck) yes! But why? Why is Oaxaca worth visiting and why should you visit versus other areas in Mexico you could see? Having lived on…
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The 12 Cutest Boutique Hotels in Oaxaca, Mexico
When you have a city like Oaxaca that is bursting with character and history, it’s almost a guarantee that cute, small-luxury boutique hotels are not far away. Actually, during the months I lived in Oaxaca as a nomad, I saw many quaint boutique hotels, guest houses, and family-owned B&Bs. But as it goes, sometimes the…
Ethical Tourism: What Does It Mean? Plus, 23 Tips to Travel More Ethically
Traveling ethically has always been important and necessary, but it’s never been the default way to travel. Isn’t that interesting to think about? Similar to the way that organic food is labeled “organic” to differentiate it from the norm—GMO foods, foods treated by pesticides, and heavily-processed food—travel deemed as “ethical”, “responsible” or “sustainable” are labeled…
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How to Ethically Swim & Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz
Swimming with whale sharks has been at the top of my bucket list ever since I can remember ever putting one together. So when we landed in La Paz, I knew we had to go! La Paz is one of the best places in Mexico to see whale sharks. That’s because the Sea of Cortez—once…
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Top 10 Boutique Hotels in Lyon, France
When you have a city bursting with as much character and history as Lyon, France, it only makes sense that the hotel you choose for your vacation or getaway matches the mood. It would be a shame to waste your money on a boring chain hotel, which is why I’ve rounded up the best boutique…
The Ultimate 3-Day Lyon, France Itinerary
Despite being the 3rd largest city in France, getting around and sightseeing Lyon in just a few days is entirely doable. With 3 days in Lyon, you will be able to see and do the city’s top attractions and check off your Lyon bucket list. Of course, more time in Lyon would be even better,…