What do Pyramids, Churches, Grasshoppers and Volcanoes have in common? 

Let’s head to Cholula in Central Mexico to find out… we’d  been staying in Puebla, just six miles west of this historically important colonial town.

Cholula is best known for ‘The Great Pyramid’, the ‘Puffing Volcanoes’ and 40 Churches…

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Just an hour or so out of Mexico city is the Pyramids of Teotihuacán. The ruins of Teotihuacán are among the most remarkable in Mexico and some of the most important ruins in the world.

Teotihuacán (“teh-oh-tee-wa-KHAN”)  –  the  ancient sacred site 30 miles northeast of Mexico City.  Teotihuacan provides an opportunity to see monumental structures that were built to last for thousands of years. It was a rare glimpse into the workings of an early urban society, a culture worthy of study. 

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Airbnb has rapidly become our preferred way for locating suitable places to stay around the world. This lodging website is intuitive and easy to use.  We have found some great places and people to stay with so far on our adventure around the world. These days I always start with Airbnb. Read More

Simply meet at the Mayan Cross outside the cathedral in downtown San Cristobal de las Casas at 9.30 am any day of the week and your local guide will magically arrive.  For 200 pesos he will take you on an intriguing and magical journey into Ancient Mayan culture. Read More

To bucket list or to wander list?

This is not a bucket list – it’s a Claytons – you know the one you have when you’re not having one!

I called it my Wander List because apparently things need labels! Besides I would fill a bucket way too quick and then what would I do. I am going to admit it.

I Iove lists – actually I am a real list freak. Read More

Zocalo – say – Zo – Ca – lo

It does have a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?

Everyone knows many cities have a famous plaza or square like London’s Trafalgar Square, Moscow’s Red Square and Beijing’s Tiananmen Square –  but a Zocalo? I thought ‘The Zocalo’ only existed in Mexico City. Read More

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