Odysseyer

The Mexican southern tip of California is neither really Mexico nor really USA - and therefore, no matter from which direction you come, an interesting change. Here you can find my travel tips for two weeks around Los Cabos and the south of Baja California.

It doesn't really matter where in Mexico you spend your semester abroad: it will definitely be an unforgettable experience. I spent a year as an exchange student in Cholula, at the Universidad de las Americas. Eight good reasons why you should do so and many tips for your semester abroad can be read here.

After more than a year in Mexico, the country has become an absolute favorite for me when it comes to road trips. The fuel is cheaper than in many other countries and no matter where you go, the landscape always takes your breath away. One of my favorite trips was still a two-week [...]

Chiapas, in the south of Mexico, has little in common with the Caribbean beaches in the east of the country, with the supermetropolis Mexico City or with the American looking cities in the north. The state is one of the poorest in the country. A large part of the indigenous population lives here. On the other hand it offers breathtaking landscapes and probably the most untouched nature in Mexico. I will show you all the sights of Chiapas and the perfect route through Mexico's beautiful south.

Finally, cross the north of Mexico and travel with the Chepe Train through Copper Canyon. Five days of wild west. We wanted to treat ourselves to that just before the second semester was about to start in Mexico. From Los Mochis, up to Chihuahua or the other way around, the old railway goes right through the middle of [...]