Learn to be a savvy Mexico traveler with the help of my tips and guides, informed by my experience as an expat in southern Mexico.
π²π½ hidden gems for your bucket list
Hi Reader!
Itβs easy to understand why so many travelers are drawn to Mexicoβs tourist hubs and major cities: each one is pretty incredible in their own way. But, if youβve already been there and done that, or youβre simply determined to avoid the crowds, itβs well worth seeing some of Mexico's less buzzy destinations.
I worked with a group of fellow bloggers to put together this article compiling some "lesser-known" destinations in Mexico (though, some of them are rapidly becoming more popular). Perhaps one of them is calling your name!
Click here to read π Off the Beaten Path Mexico: 23 Destinations Most Travelers Missβ
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Don't leave without...
A Dollar Flight Club subscription!
If you're planning to travel this year and you want to save money on flights, Dollar Flight Club is worth a look. Their goal is to save you up to $500 on flights booked using their service. They filter through mistake fares and seat sales and send alerts right to your inbox. You can even select your preferred departure airports so you only receive alerts that are relevant to your area.
I used the service to score dirt cheap flights to Puerto Vallarta last fall, and I receive very tempting Mexico fares a couple times every month. So, I definitely recommend it.
There's a paid annual membership which gives you more alerts (that's what I use), but you can get started with a free subscription to see what you think. Click here to sign up!
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In the community...
My Female Travelers in Mexico Facebook community is a fantastic place to gather ideas for upcoming trips and to get up-to-the-minute information on what's happening in Mexico right now. We're over 14,000 members strong (π), each with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Whether you're looking for travel buddies or just want to ask questions, we'd love to have you join us.
Here's a look at some of the things we've been chatting about lately:
- Recommendations for where to spend New Year's in Mexico
- Is it possible to swim with whale sharks on the pacific coast?
- Best hostels and budget hotels in Cancun
We also have an ongoing meetup thread so you can connect with other travelers wherever you happen to be in the country!
If you're looking for a place to ask travel Qs like these ones, come hang!
Coming up...
I'll be back soon with more Mexico travel tips and inspiration.
If there's anything you've been wondering about don't hesitate to hit reply and ask away. Whether you need advice on which destination to visit, travel logistics, or more, I'm here for you!
I read every email and I'm always happy to help.
Hasta pronto!
Janine
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If you're planning a trip, these are the resources I use and recommend:
Travel insurance: SafetyWingβ
Flights: Skyscannerβ
Airfare deals: Dollar Flight Clubβ
Accommodation: Booking.com for hotels and Hostelworld for hostels
Rental Cars: Discover Carsβ
Bus tickets: Busbudβ
Airport transfers: GetTransferβ
Tours: Viator and GetYourGuide
Currency exchange: Wiseβ
Stay connected with an eSIM: Airaloβ
Learn Spanish: Rocket Spanish and iTalkiβ
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Janine in the World | Mexico Travel
by Janine DeVault
Learn to be a savvy Mexico traveler with the help of my tips and guides, informed by my experience as an expat in southern Mexico.
Hi Reader, Last week, I shared that I'm heading to Mexico this year. I leave in four weeks, and I'll be traveling through the country for about three months! I'm planning to share regular (weekly) updates with you once I get there. My hope is that sharing my experiences and reflections along the way will help inspire you or support you in taking your own trip like this! So in that spirit, here's what I'm doing to prepare, one month from departure. Created a budget for the trip - I came up...
Hi Reader! This week I want to dig into a question that comes up over and over again: How do you manage your finances while traveling to different countries? What cards do you use with low fees and good exchange rates? This is such a great question for a couple of reasons. For one, it's really easy to overlook things like exchange rates and ATM fees when you're planning a trip, but they can add up really fast, especially on a long trip. On top of that, even if this is on your mind, there may...
I shared this with the Facebook Group earlier this week, and what ensued was a really fascinating conversation on strategies and tactics to keep your cost of living lower in Mexico. Many of these tips will work for travelers, too. The cost of living in Mexico has inevitably increased with inflation. But, in most areas, itβs still quite a bit lower than in the US. That said, itβs easy (especially in areas with large concentrations of foreigners) to get trapped spending almost as much as you...