Mexico City Zócalo, the sprawling central square, is the true pulsating heart of Mexico‘s capital city. Go to the Zócalo any time of the day or night and you’re guaranteed to be entertained. But don’t be surprised if you find yourself wanting to return again and again. The best way to get your main square … Read more
Our Mexico City apartment rental was smack bang in the historic centre or El Centro. The smell of freshly cooked corn tortillas mingled with traffic fumes, the sounds of organ grinders and street criers, and the myriad sights out our window, from indigenous women in bold-striped skirts selling handmade dolls to limbless beggars in tattered … Read more
Our Mexican connection, the emotional connection we have to Mexico, its people, culture, and food bewildered many of our friends who went to Europe before the Americas. When we were planning the yearlong grand tour of the world that launched Grantourismo, our project sponsors were also surprised we preferred to go to Mexico over the … Read more
What constitutes a portrait photo? How do you go about capturing a good portrait of a person? And do you need permission? These are some of the questions readers have asked me over the years of being a professional photographer. Taking Portraits – Tips for Travellers Who Prioritise Capturing Memories These are my best tips … Read more
Meeting locals when you travel has long been the most satisfying part of our travels, no more so than during the yearlong grand tour that launched Grantourismo. Not seeing the Sagrada Familia, the Eiffel Tower, the Empire State Building, or any other iconic monument or major sight. But engaging with people, because meeting locals is … Read more