The magic of the cenotes here in the Quintana-Roo state of Mexico is all encompassing. I was actually shocked at how breathtaking and awe-inspiring the cenotes were in person. I didn't prepare for such extraordinary, transformative experiences. After visiting, I understand why the Mayans considered these natural water springs to be immensely spiritual and gateways to the underworld, as there is truly a mystical element to these freshwater portals. Cenotes form from the colla

Well we said YES and we're currently one week into our big 4 month adventure! This past week living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has definitely been adventurous but it's also had a familiar rhythm to our life back home, which feels like the perfect blend of new and exciting yet stable and comfortable. We landed last Monday May 3rd after a short 4 hour flight from Los Angeles to Cancun. Another 45 minutes in a car hire and we checked into our new home for the month of May. The

Hi Friends! We are set to hit the friendly skies tomorrow. As I'm putting together the last minutes touches for our 4 month trip, I wanted to give some quick insight into how to pack light. After many trips of over packing and lugging my giant suitcases through the metros in Europe, I highly recommend following these tips so you don't learn the hard way like I have in the past (unless you like a serious workout on your travels). 1. Take only the essential items. Break down wh