Comments on: Mexico: A Love Story

By: Alfredo Sanchez H

Alfredo Sanchez H — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:46:31 +0000

In reply to Tom. Your reference to Mexico as the US backyard is despicable. I couldn't read past that comment, but I can imagine the kind of ultrabiased perspective you offer.

By: Mimamsa Diary

Mimamsa Diary — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:22:42 +0000

I drove from Guadalajara to Merida and stopped at wonderful places where tourists rarely go. The real Mexico is colorful, full of culture and lovely people. Thank you for your post. It brought back memories of the my trip.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:59:14 +0000

Mexico was the first country I went to, other than Canada and UK, and not until I was almost 40. Bought a 1-way ticket to test the nomad waters and ended up in Oaxaca in between CDMX and Puerto Escondido, and it was perfect. Been back to Mexico three times since and can’t get enough. Glad you dig it man!

Jason (@thenomadexperiment)

By: Paul Price

Paul Price — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:24:58 +0000

Oaxaca Journal by Oliver Sacks is a great primer for that area

By: David N Brace

David N Brace — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:32:15 +0000

Loved the article! Mexico is one of those nations that pulls at you. Different areas have such unique draws, landscapes and cultures that it’s hard not to find a place that resonates with you.

The Yucatan holds a very special place in my heart.

I have a dream of buying a winter home in Progresso so I can spend my retirement winters volunteering with the Universidad De Merida at the Dzibichaltun ruins!

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:21:43 +0000

In reply to Kevin. Chiapas is also high up on my list to visit too! I've only heard great things!

By: Toni

Toni — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:24:34 +0000

Great post Matt, Mexico is one of my absolute favourite countries to visit. I’ve been so many times. Playa and Tulum were very different when I went for the first time in 2008 and already then I absolutely fell in love with Oaxaca and the Pacific coast around Puerto Escondido. If you go next time check out the bohemian town of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas. You would love it there. We’ve got a travel ban here in the UK now but as soon as that’s lifted I hope to spend a few weeks in Mexico before spring arrives here!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 19:25:57 +0000

Enjoyed this. I will second Oaxaca as an amazing place! We were there for 3 weeks in 2016 and loved it. We spent an equal amount of time in and around Oaxaca city and the coast. A #1 highlight was a village to village trek in the Sierra Norte (not possible now due to COVID). This is an excellent example of low key community based tourism that gave us a real taste of small town life. We happened to be there for Dia de la Revolucion (Nov 20) and got to experience the celebration, with brass bands, children dancing, and fireworks. The coast was top notch as well. Our favourite was Puerto Angel, which is pretty laid back. Puerto Escondido has great beaches too but the city was too big for my tastes. All in all excellent! We had a plan to go to Chiapas last spring but it fizzled. Up next after the pandemic settles down.

By: Renuka Walter

Renuka Walter — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 14:32:35 +0000

Mexico is, indeed, love. It’s one of the places on earth that fascinates me, weaves stories in my heart. I imagine Mexico in a certain way. I enjoyed reading about it from your perspective. Thank you!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:32:28 +0000

Was it Monte Alban ruins you visited? You went to Oaxaca as I was leaving and I was told it was closed when I was there. I’d be super bummed if it actually wasn’t but glad you got to see it. If you ever go back and want to do a temazcal, theres one In Xoxocotlán that has pieces of the ruins molded into the stone. It’s pretty incredible