Lara Dunston 
Due to its colossal population of American and Canadian expats (around 10%!), San Miguel de Allende is derided as a destination by travellers looking for a more ‘authentic’ Mexican experience, but it is a beautiful town and it is worth staying a while. These are our tips to enjoying San Miguel de Allende. Tips To … Read more
Our michelada recipe makes the spicy Mexican beer cocktail that has a kick. If you haven’t tried a michelada before, you need to make one now. We sampled our first michelada at Mexico City’s La Lagunilla market and fell in love with this summery thirst-quenching drink for spice lovers. One of the best things about … Read more
I discovered the satirical blog The Gangs of San Miguel de Allende by Richard Lander* while doing research on the Mexican town. It was the first blog that had made me laugh out loud in a long time. It was hilarious but it especially resonated because we were already in San Miguel de Allende and we … Read more
These decadent Mexican chocolates and sweets don’t have the spice of the snacks I covered in my previous posts on edible souvenirs, Spicy Snacks and Supermarket Souvenirs, but they’re easily as scrumptious. The Aztecs grew cacao beans, which they fermented, roasted, and ground to make a bitter drink that was popular throughout Central America. Christopher … Read more
Getting lessons in silvermaking in San Miguel de Allende is one of the most popular things to do for many travellers settling into this charming colonial city north of Mexico City. It was on my list of things to do during our two weeks in San Miguel de Allende on our yearlong grand tour dedicated … Read more