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In this post, we share some iconic dishes and ingredients characteristic of Oaxacan food. Use it as a culinary travel guide for your next foodie adventure in Oaxaca!

White-sand beaches, colorful favelas stacked on the hillsides, Carnaval, and bossanova. Rio de Janeiro has long captured the imaginations of travelers from around the world. Here are the best things to do in town.

The best restaurants in Puerto Escondido for fresh seafood and classic Mexican eats. From seafood soups and fresh ceviches to smoked fish tacos and grilled fare, there’s more than enough to satisfy even the most voracious seafood enthusiasts.

I am sharing my exact process of building Dots on a Map in a new series so y’all can see exactly what — and how much — it takes to grow a travel blog and business while working full-time. And if you are on the same boat as me, I hope it makes you feel like you’re not alone — even when you don’t see any pay-off for your hard work and consistency just yet.

When planning a beach vacation to Mexico, people often overlook Oaxaca beaches and Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast in favor of the usual suspects. This is a mistake. Especially if you consider yourself more of an “off-the-beaten-path” style traveler.

A beautiful Mexico City street art photo tour! All murals are organized by neighborhood and include exact Google Map locations so you can find them on your next trip to Mexico City.

Markets are the beating heart of Mexico City. Whether you are interested in delicious eats or treasure hunting for Mexican artisanal goods, this guide has you covered.

If you are love to eat and are curious about food, there are few places better than Mexico City. Read on for observations about Mexico City food culture and a list of the best restaurants and street food you can find in town.

Carnitas — arguably the most decadent taco meat in existence — is made by frying every part of the pig you can imagine in its own lard for two-four hours. Read on for a brief history of this indulgent dish and a roundup of the best carnitas tacos we ate in Mexico City.

The first thing you’ll notice about San Jose Del Pacifico is how stunningly beautiful it is — just layers upon layers of lush green mountains and rolling clouds as far as the eye can see. Urban hustle-and-bustle is a million miles away, and life starts to feel just a little slower.