If you were planning to go to Mexico City’s only Michelin Star Taqueria, El Califa de Leon, but the line was too long, don’t worry. There are many alternatives in the neighborhood that actually taste better. Here is a great guide on so many plan B Activities if this didn’t go as planned. Tacos “El…
Recently I read that Mexico City now had a taqueria that had been awarded a Michelin Star. I couldn’t wait to see which taquería had won. When I heard that it was El Califa de Leon, I was surprised and disappointed. I had been there and I have never been back. I wandered in there…
Medellin is the most relaxing place I’ve ever visited. Located in a narrow river valley in the mountains of Colombia, it has the vibe of a beach town that I’ve always dreamed of but never really been able to find. Every place I’ve been, in Latin America, claims to have a relaxed culture. But since…
My name is Tracey Parker. I’m a middle aged gay American Male and I’ve been digital nomading after living in Mexico City, for 6 years. I use what I learned living in Mexico City to inspire really cool trips to other Latin American Cities and these travel guidelines are my way of showing off how…
I have been living in Mexico City for 6 years. Last year, 2022, Mexico City completely melted down during Day of the Dead. Getting to, and seeing, the Parade was literally impossible. Less difficult, was seeing the Catrinas in Zocalo (Mexico City’s Famous Main Square), but you really needed some skill in order to go…
About Me, Tracey Parker Most people only stay in Lima a few day to one week, at the most, on their way to Machu Picchu or the Amazon. I wanted to spend more time to get a feel for what it was like to be gay there. I have lived in Mexico City for 6…
Downtown Museums – Lima’s Historical Center Downtown Lima hosts some of the best Museums in Lima Peru. Here is a list of my favorites. MALI – Museo del Arte Lima Very impressive collection of art by Peruvian Artists. This is a must see. I can’t recommend it enough. The Museum is housed inside of an…
If you are looking for something to do on a Sunday in Mexico City, there are few places that capture the essence of Mexico City better than, La Lagunilla. What is Lagunilla? Lagunilla is a Tianguis in El Barrio de Lagunilla in Mexico City. Tianguis are street markets. The word Tianguis is not Spanish. It…
I do my best to translate the culture that I have discovered in Mexico into English, for my readers. But there are a few words that are so unique to Mexico that they do not have an English counterpart. This is a short post explaining the definitions and concepts of this foreign culture. Ambiente –…
Spending a day in Mexico City’s Famous Parque Chapultepec is a must for even the shortest trips to Mexico City. How do you Maximize your time there? Well for starters keep in mind the following shortcomings to workaround. Most Important! For this reason it is highly recommended that you get an early start. Spending the…