Author: The Explorer Outlook
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Mezcal: Oaxaca’s signature drink, worms and all
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I had not heard of mezcal before I visited Oaxaca but it’s a core aspect of Oaxacan identity. Mezcal is a spirit similar to tequila in taste and strength but the culture of mezcal is unique. Mezcal’s cultural heritage Almost all of Mexico’s mezcal is produced in and around Oaxaca,…
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When in Mexico: six reasons to visit Oaxaca
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Oaxaca is the epitome of all things Mexican. With bright colour and palpable energy all around, you should not skip this picture-postcard city. But why specifically should you visit Oaxaca? Read on for six reasons to add Oaxaca to your Mexico itinerary. 1. Colours Oaxaca makes most other places pale…
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How to visit Teotihuacán from Mexico City
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Mexico’s ancient civilisations are a key part of its history so it’s essential to see an ancient city whilst you’re here. A trip to Teotihuacán is an ideal day out from Mexico City. What is Teotihuacán? Teotihuacán is an ancient city dating from before the Aztecs. At one point in…
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Mexico City: the basics
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Mexico City is a sprawling, perpetually lively city. Home to 22 million people, it’s a hub of activity and excitement and you won’t experience a single dull moment. What you do in Mexico City will depend on your own interests. There is so much to do there that you have…
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Unpopular opinion: non-bookworms can skip Guadalajara
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Guadalajara was UNESCO World Book Capital in 2022. Indeed, it has a lot of bookshops, many in innovative settings such as former warehouses. Many of them are clustered around one area and it’s worth wandering around them for an hour or two when you’re in Guadalajara. But my unpopular opinion…
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Guadalajara as UNESCO World Book Capital 2022: how books contribute to peace
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Guadalajara was named UNESCO World Book Capital in 2022. Its theme was how books contribute to peace. Guadalajara as a city When I arrived in Guadalajara, it did not seem like a place which would focus on something as peaceful as books. This is simply because it’s not a peaceful…
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Itinerary: four days in Buenos Aires
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Argentina’s capital city is not known as the Paris of South America for no reason. Arts, culture, late nights and je-ne-sais-quoi abound, four days in Buenos Aires will take you around the city’s hallmarks: steak restaurants, football stadiums, tango, and the famous brightly coloured houses. Day 1: central Buenos Aires…
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Cities, salt flats and deserts: a two-week loop through Argentina, Chile and Bolivia
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If you want to hit a mix of landscapes across three countries in South America then read on. This is a loop from Salta in northern Argentina, into the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, then through the wild landscapes of Bolivia to its famous Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flats), then…
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Dealing with travel disappointment: Humahuaca
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Have you ever specifically added something to your travel itinerary only to arrive there and find out that for some reason you can’t do it? Travel disappointment is real and I experienced just that in Humahuaca in northern Argentina. We were travelling south from Uyuni in Bolivia to Salta in…
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Underrated Uyuni: more than just a gateway to Bolivia’s Salt Flats
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Most people overlook Uyuni as a stopping off point for the beginning or end of a tour to the Salar de Uyuni. By all accounts, there is not much to do here. A Google search for “things to do in Uyuni” will bring up a long list of things to…