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3 Best Places For Digital Nomads in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya has something for just about any type of digital nomad to live and work happily and comfortably. If you’re considering relocating to the Riviera Maya as a digital nomad, you'll find everything you need in this article.
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Sustainable Living in Merida, Mexico: How to be Eco-friendly in Merida
In this article, I include the best small businesses to support that make sustainable living in Merida simple. I will cover what local stores and boutiques to support for fair trade, artisan goods, and where to find zero-waste or natural beauty products. Most importantly, I include the best places to go for sustainable grocery shopping, and my favorite sustainable restaurants. Whether its organic, vegan, veggie or locally grown items that you seek- you can find it all below. Hopefully these spots will make sustainable living in Merida a no-brainer.
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The 11 Best Cafes in Merida to Work From for Digital Nomads
Working remotely throughout Merida is dream. Practically every place boasts wifi, with lots of outdoor space and picture perfect decor. This means you can pretty much choose any cafe or restaurant and post up for a few hours with your laptop-depending on how you work. That being said, there are superior options. These 11 spots are the best cafes in Merida for remote work, with plenty of outlets, fantastic working environments, and ample menu choices. Every spot has incredible, reliable wifi and a staff that embraces guests with their laptops.
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Exploring Hacienda Mucuyche Cenotes: How to Visit The Yucatan’s Best Kept Secret
When I first came across a photo of one of the cenotes at Hacienda Mucuyche, I was shocked. I had to go immediately. Something about the combination of the crystal blue water and the abandoned, dilapidated former hacienda drew me in. I'm a huge fan of abandoned sites, and a huge fan of cenotes, so this was a dream come true.
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Why Pau Roman Is The Sustainable Swimwear Brand You Need To Try Now
Meet Pau Roman. The women led, affordable, sustainable swimwear brand and the answer to any young woman's dreams. With incredibly stylish yet evergreen pieces; these small batch, artisan swimwear collections are so beautiful- you'll want to buy every piece.
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A Wonderful Weekend in Campeche: Exploring Mexico’s Most Underrated City
Campeche city is the incredible capital of its namesake state, Campeche, in Mexico. Deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, it's surprising that the city still lives in relative international anonymity. Campeche is right on the gulf of Mexico and only two hours from Merida. A weekend in Campeche provides the perfect setting to relax and soak up some culture, if you're in the area.
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How to Have the Best Yucatan Road Trip Experience Out There
If you're not from the Yucatan, road tripping through a foreign place tends to take a bit of planning. You need to know where to go and why, the best ways to get there, and of course how to maximize your time. You also want to make sure you can see and enjoy everything, no matter what your budget is. Thankfully, it's easy to do a budget road trip in the Yucatan if you just do a little planning. If planning isn't your strong suit, I got you.
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8 Fantastic Restaurants for Local Eats in Playa Del Carmen You Need to Know
The best thing about PDC is the variety. You have high end restaurants, laid back joints, taco stands and food carts. The local eats of the region are showcased almost everywhere you go, with regional dishes galore. Here I'll break down my 8 favorite restaurants in Playa Del Carmen to try local flavors, and support family owned and off the beaten path places.
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How to Use Art Therapy to Unlock Your Full Creative Potential
For this article, I sat down with Mónica Liceaga, the founder and art therapist of Unleash Your Creator. I wanted to know more about what drew her to art therapy, how it works, and how she created her business in Playa Del Carmen.
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5 Reasons Akumal Is the Best Vacation Spot in the Riviera Maya
Akumal is probably the most underrated vacation spot in the Riviera Maya. Only twenty minutes from Tulum, and thirty minutes from Playa Del Carmen, there's a reason this town is often overlooked. While I rarely write about touristy, vacation destinations- Akumal is worth writing about.
