It was time to put some distance between us and the Yucatan. After a quick stop in Tulum and one final swim in the Caribbean, we pointed the wheels towards the mountains of Chiapas. The words of the manager at the rental agency were still fresh in our minds. He was a very friendly fellow …
After a few weeks of buses and taxis, a certain lack of freedom was prevailing. Not being able to go where we want, when we want is a new thing for us; not to mention the main bus routes take you from one city to the next, skipping the small towns and hidden gems. So …
Cancun is arguably one of the most accessible locations in Mexico. With most major airlines making direct flights from multiple cities around the western hemisphere. White sandy beaches, luxurious hotels, cheap entertainment, Walmart, McDonalds….wait, what? We didn’t come here for western convenience wrapped in a tortilla. We want something a little more authentic. Our next …
It’s always been an ongoing joke about how cheap Bren can be; or economical, as he’d like to call it. A prime example is the winter that Bren wanted to see how long he could go without turning on the heat. My insistence to turn it on fell on deaf ears well into November. It …
Our original plan and hope for this journey was to drive straight from Canada to Argentina, non-stop, only taking the wheels off the ground for the Darian Gap between Panama and Columbia. However, our situation required us to apply for entry through the US. Along with submitting the required paperwork, we researched back up options. …