Unconventional Travel

Mexico

Real de Catorce (Mexico)

Discover an old silver mining town in the Sierra de Catorce mountain range of Mexico. Make sure you bring some warm clothing and heavy boots to explore one of the highest plateaus in Mexico. I explored this region in December and it was downright chilly during the day and "extra blankets" cold during the night. Fascinating to walk around and explore the old abandon … [Read more...] about Real de Catorce (Mexico)

Francisco “Pancho” Villa

If you do any traveling in Mexico you will start to learn about Pancho Villa. To put it bluntly "Pancho Villa" was one tough man. You didn't mess with Pancho Villa unless you wanted to die. He was the first Mexican Revolutionary General. Pancho Villa Statue in Chihuahua, Mexico. This is a picture of the Generals hacienda in Chihuahua, Mexico. This house is now … [Read more...] about Francisco “Pancho” Villa

Peyote

So you are thinking about doing Peyote (you fool). Realize that you are about to open up a new world that will leave you scratching your head and then searching for the truth. If Peyote decides to find you, then you will begin a journey (yes, Peyote finds you, you don't find Peyote). Maybe a nightmare into the door of your soul.Imagine walking around a small Mexican town … [Read more...] about Peyote

Museo Leon Trotsky (Mexico City)

Price: 40 Pesos Location: You will need to take the subway. Another museum not to miss and if you go to the Museo Frida Kahlo, you can walk here in 5 minutes. This is a fascinating place to discover and see what hell Leon Trotsky and his family went through. Imagine assassins are hunting you your whole life and eventually succeed. His room after they fortified it … [Read more...] about Museo Leon Trotsky (Mexico City)

Museo Frida Kahlo (Mexico City)

Price: 45 Pesos Location: You will need to take the subway. This is my favorite museum in Mexico City and I think it's a must see. Then up the street you can walk to the Leon Trotsky museum, which is also really interesting. The Blue House. Garden Area. Frog Pond. Can't show you much since you can't take pictures inside. But don't miss this museum. Learn … [Read more...] about Museo Frida Kahlo (Mexico City)

Mexico City (Mexico)

Mexico City is a nice place to explore. There are about 20 police officers to each block, so you don't have to worry about much. Lots of great places to eat ( I like the cheap taco stands with cow and intestine tacos). Plenty of Museums to see and the subway is supper easy and cheap to use. Churches everywhere ;-) Weird art too Diego Rivera Murals … [Read more...] about Mexico City (Mexico)

San Cristobal (Mexico)

San Cristobal is a rather neat town to visit, even though it is rather chilly. The town kinda reminds me of Antiqua, Guatemala without the volcanos. Its clean and offers plenty of restaurants and some museums that you can walk to. Lots of churches to look at. The streets are clean. Climb the stairs and see the church on top of the hill.   … [Read more...] about San Cristobal (Mexico)

Palenque Ruins (Palenque) Mexico

Admission price: 45 Pesos (4.50 US dollars) The ruins are excellent and I like the fact that they have these giant plaques with information about each temple that you can read about. I think the thing I enjoyed the most was just walking around in the gorgeous setting. The creek running through the park is just calling for you to strip naked and jump in (just don't get caught … [Read more...] about Palenque Ruins (Palenque) Mexico