Xel-há the biggest natural aquarium in the world
Tips for transport in Mexico
Heroic Veracruz
Photo of the week – Dominican Monastery in Santiago Apostol Cuilapan in Oaxaca
Cuilapan means River of Coyotes in náhuatl. This little village in Oaxaca has an amazing monastery from the 16th century. Once the Jesuits were expelled from the area to the North, the Dominicans came here and wanted to convert all the Indians to their religion. However, because of the very often earthquakes here, the natives [...]
When I was robbed in Mexico
It was Sunday afternoon, the 22nd of May 2011. It was one of those ”bad” days when I was angry and sad and disappointed at the same time. It seemed like the end of the world when I was robbed in Mexico. I still cannot believe it happened to me. I spent 2 and a [...]
Cancún – love it or hate it. Or be confused like me?
After 2 amazing days in the Island of Holbox where you can walk it through bare-foot in an hour, I went to the absolutely opposite place – Cancún. For the last years, together with Acapulco, Cancún has been the most famous beach destination in Mexico. Many people come here for honeymoon, spring break, 2 week [...]
Underground town Guanajuato
There is no such a town in the world as Guanajuato in Mexico. Situated in the mountains with never-ending tunnels and colourful houses. That is true Mexico. Dry nature and small buildings of different colours and flat roofs. So vivid, so colonial.Very friendly, full of young people and students. Totally the opposite of San Miguel [...]
Facts about Guadalajara in Mexico
Facts about Guadalajarait is the second biggest city in Mexico, after Mexico Cityit is the biggest city in the state of Jaliscothere is a town with the same name in Spainit holds the biggest Hispano American International Book Festival- Feria Internacional de Libro de Guadalajara, which is the second most important in the world (after [...]
Quiet Queretaro
Basic facts about Slovakia
”Where are you from?””Slovakia” I answer.After a deep thought comes up ”Oh yes, Czechoslovakia, Prague.” This one is quite close, but to be honest when I hear ”Slovenia?” or ”Russia?” I am going crazy.N O !!! I’m really sorry to wake you up from such a sweet long dream but it was about time to improve [...]