Joy and Journey
expatriation and exploration in latin america
Mexico

Top 12 Things to Do in Puebla

Top 12 Things to Do in Puebla

Puebla is a gorgeous city with incredible architecture and even more amazing food just a few hours from Mexico City. It’s also my adopted home base!

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Mexico

Mission Mexico: Exploring My Adopted Home Country in 2018

Mission Mexico: Exploring My Adopted Home Country in 2018

Goal: see a new state every month… until I’ve seen them all.

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Mexico

5 Reasons You Should Visit Mexico City NOW (Yes, RIGHT NOW)

5 Reasons You Should Visit Mexico City NOW (Yes, RIGHT NOW)

Don’t let outdated misinformation keep you from visiting one of the top cities in the world. Visit Mexico City, now, to benefit your wallet and your soul.

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Mexico

All Your Questions About Day of the Dead in Mexico: ANSWERED

All Your Questions About Day of the Dead in Mexico: ANSWERED

I answer the most frequently asked questions about the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition. I also spill on how to celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico AND at home.

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USA

24 Hours in Detroit: What to Do With a Long Layover at DTW

24 Hours in Detroit: What to Do With a Long Layover at DTW

For my short but sweet Detroit stay I checked into the MGM Grand Hotel, which does double duty as accommodation AND entertainment center.

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Mexico

How to Spend an Overnight Layover in Mexico City

How to Spend an Overnight Layover in Mexico City

I still like to sleep in the airport (technically), but now I prefer to do my pre and post plane snoozing within the comforts of a hotel.

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Mexico

Mexico Expat Annoyances

Mexico Expat Annoyances

While the pros of living in Mexico vastly outweigh the cons, I’m certainly not suggesting that there aren’t any downsides to expat life in Mexico.

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Mexico

Friendly Cultures Fair in Mexico City / La Feria de las Culturas Amigas 2017

Friendly Cultures Fair in Mexico City / La Feria de las Culturas Amigas 2017

Mexico Citys annual celebration of cultural diversity and international relations is called the Friendly Cultures Fair. Dont miss it!

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Mexico

How to Safari Without Leaving the Americas: See Lions, Tigers, and Bears OH MY!

How to Safari Without Leaving the Americas: See Lions, Tigers, and Bears OH MY!

You don’t need to make it all the way to Africa and pay for a pricey safari to have an incredible animal adventure.
Just come to Puebla, Mexico’s Africam Safari to see all your favorite animals (and then some).

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Mexico

What I Didn’t Expect in Puebla, Mexico

What I Didn’t Expect in Puebla, Mexico

I wasn’t sure what to expect, and I was surprised at what I found. I’m now back in Puebla, and again struck by the same first impressions that hit me over a year ago.

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