Category: Mexico

Mexico, Travel, Travel Guides

13 of My Favorite Street Art Murals in San Miguel de Allende

by Julie B. RoseLeave a Comment on 13 of My Favorite Street Art Murals in San Miguel de Allende

I'm a sucker for murals and wall art — I deliberately seek them out when I travel. Lucky for me, San Miguel de Allende is positively littered with them, as I discovered during my five weeks in the city. Here's a few of my favorite murals. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do, whether you're visiting SMA or living vicariously through my photos!

Mexico, Money, My Spending, Travel

Spending Breakdown for My First Month Living in Mexico: I Spent $2,367

by Julie B. Rose6 Comments on Spending Breakdown for My First Month Living in Mexico: I Spent $2,367

I’ve never believed in living a life of restriction and deferred enjoyment, of saving up your money for a luxurious retirement that may never come. It’s just not me, nor is it what this blog is about. I’m ok without designer purses, new cars, and brand name clothes. I don’t stay or eat at the [...]

Mexico, Travel, Travel Guides

An American Woman Driving in Mexico: Prepping for my Mexico Road Trip from the U.S.

by Julie B. Rose4 Comments on An American Woman Driving in Mexico: Prepping for my Mexico Road Trip from the U.S.

I embarked on my cross-Mexico road trip a few weeks ago. While I had driven in Mexico before, this time was different: one, I am a solo female. Two, I was going deep into the heart of Mexico. Three, I'll be driving around Mexico for six whole months! These are the preparations and precautions I took for the trip, plus some advice for getting gas and for solo women.