Las Posadas Celebration 2024 in Mexico
When the festive season rolls around in Mexico, few celebrations capture the magic of community, faith, and tradition quite like the Las Posadas celebration. Held annually from 16 to 24…
Unforgettable Global Festivals and Events in December
Explore global festivals and events in December 2024, from Europe’s enchanting Christmas markets to Guatemala’s colourful Fiesta de Santo Tomás. Experience diverse cultures, dazzling lights and unforgettable traditions worldwide. Follow…
Wanderlust Palmaïa, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Wanderlust Palmaïa is an extraordinary wellness festival that brings together yoga, music, meditation and personal growth in an unforgettable setting. Out on the amazing beaches of Playa del Carmen, Mexico…
7 Unmissable Global Festivals in November
From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…
Semana Santa (Easter) in Latin America
From the US/Mexican border to Tierra del Fuego, Easter or Semana Santa is a key festival for Latin Americans. Elements of the celebrations vary from country to country, though the…
Where to Travel for Veganuary 2023
Whether it is for ethical reasons or health, increasingly large numbers of people are turning towards veganism. According to the Veganuary website 620,000 people tried being vegan last January, from…
Copper Canyon, a Train Ride and Mennonites in Chihuahua Mexico
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the state of Chihuahua Mexico in search of dogs instead he falls in love with the amazing Copper Canyon, goes on a spectacular train ride and…
Tailor Made Yucatan Holidays
Mexico is a wonderful place to visit, and how better to explore the North American country that on tailor made Yucatan holidays. Hordes of people fly into Cancún from North…
Secret Mexico: Discover Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Renowned for its eclectic charm, and authentic appeal, Riviera Nayarit is home to some secret spots filled with adventure, and that offer respite away from tourists in Secret Mexico. La…
Journey to America – From Rio to Mexico City
Following on from his first youthful Travel Tales Mark Bibby Jackson recounts his epic journey to America from Brazil to Mexico. Although my love of travel was cemented in Nepal…
Support World Earth Day Around the Globe
April 22 is Earth Day; a global event celebrated each year to demonstrate support for the protection of our environment. This year the theme is Restore Our Earth. Say yes…
Costa Rica Visa Run to Cancun
Jonathan Hiltz gives advice on where to go on a Costa Rica visa run, suggesting you could do far worse than choosing Cancun, Mexico. Costa Rica is a country with…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Nature and Community Art in Riviera Nayarit Mexico
Renowned for its matchless luxury and protected natural wonders, Riviera Nayarit Mexico stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coastline framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains. With virgin beaches…
Luxury Mexico Travel to Die For
Eileen Wise goes on a trip of a lifetime discovering a side to Mexico travel well out of reach of us mere mortals. My parents met and fell in love…
Day of the Dead Festival, Mexico 2024
Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador…
Insider Travel Tip From Your Ambassador
What happens when you ask ambassadors around the world for an insider travel tip on the countries they represent, and while they’re at it, counter some common cliches…
Campeche Mexico: Another Side of Yucatan
There is a lot more to the Yucatan Peninsula than overdeveloped resorts, especially for the more adventurous traveller as Mike East discovered when he visited Campeche Mexico…
