Mazatlán is one of my favorite cities on the planet, so I wanted to learn more about what was just around the outskirts of town. Personally, I think there is no better way to do this than to book a tour. Whenever Trevor and I are trying to get our bearings in a new place, …
Good news Mazatlán fans – there are now more direct flights to the Pearl of the Pacific than ever before! Mazatlán is undergoing a massive wave of popularity from both domestic and international tourists, which has airlines adding more non-stop flight options to the city from Mexico, Canada and the United States. I don’t know …
Over the last couple years cruising has made a huge resurgence onto the global travel market, and of course cruise lines have taken note! They’ve been coming out with new ships left, right and centre, which has been a dream come true for frequent cruisers. What’s even better – because of all the competition and …
Warren Schlosser received a hero’s welcome in Mazatlan, Mexico after traveling over 5000 kilometers by wheelchair from his home in Calgary, Canada. A trucker for more than 40 years, Schlosser was involved in a serious highway crash in Utah in 2006, leaving him confined to a wheelchair. Warren Schlosser and his service dog Luna (Credit: …
Since Christmas is upon us and we’re all day dreaming about someone gifting us a vacation, I figured I might as well share some travel contests with you. Who knows… you might win the trip of a lifetime. And is there anything on this Earth that’s better than free travel? I think not. Actually, I …
When I mention the expat lifestyle in Mazatlán, most people envision walking up and down the sandy beach, having a margarita while watching the sunset over the ocean, or hearing Banda play traditional songs along the malecon. What most people wouldn’t imagine being a part of Mazatlán’s lifestyle is a stand-up comedy club, but that …
Uber has just suffered a major setback in one of its most successful markets. London transit officials decided to not extend the company’s license beyond midnight local time on Monday November 25, 2019. In a statement, Transport for London (TFL) said it identified “a pattern of failures” that placed passengers at risk. For Uber to still …
As international travel bloggers, we need a strong internet connection. After paying expensive roaming, we looked to Tep Wireless as our Wi-Fi Hotspot instead. After using it for one full year, we love the unlimited 4G data and how cheap it is ($8).
If you look at the annual weather of all the popular coastal cities in Mexico, they are all going to be very similar at first glance. You’ll see an average annual temperature of around 26°c (80f) no matter if you’re looking in Cancun, Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlán. However, there are many other factors (like average …
People ask me all the time about travel safety. In fact, it’s the most common email and DM I get on a daily basis. People are usually wondering how safe a particular destination is, or if a certain city is safe for female solo travel, but to be honest – every place on Earth has …
A female tourist from Spain was taken hostage Sunday during an armed robbery on a tourist van en route from Cancun to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The Mazatlan Post reported that a male perpetrator boarded the bus at Puerto Morelos on the way to Playa Del Carmen. (Photo: El Quintana Roo) Shortly after boarding, the assailant pulled …
The rules for visiting Canada have changed a lot in the last few years and many travellers might not be aware of the new regulations. Prior to 2016, there was a big list of countries that could just fly into Canada without pre-applying for any type of travel document, but that has now changed with …