SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS I.I.IV.II – DAY TWO 17/08/22 Chiapas, also widely renowned for its jungle, is home to many natural wonders – one of which I’d be visiting soon enough. Once again, I went for the bougie day-tour instead of having to figure out the logistics on my own. Together with some ten other Mexicans, I found myself […]
I.I.IV.I – San Cristóbal de Las Casas: Day One
SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS I.I.IV.I – DAY ONE 16/08/22 Another nine hours spent on a bus, and once again, I found myself wandering the streets of yet another gorgeous Mexican city – that of San Cristóbal de las Casas in the state of Chiapas. Perhaps slightly over-touristic, but in hindsight, this city is where I can say I felt […]
II.I.III – Metamorphosis
II.I.III METAMORPHOSIS 2017… What a year. That year I learnt how to live. How to really live. That year, all those comfort zones holding me back went out the window. That year, the ball started rolling at hyper-speed and I kept on riding it like a pro. Lemme backtrack a bit… One of the best things about studying medicine is […]
I.I.III.III – Oaxaca de Juárez: Day Three
OAXACA DE JUÁREZ I.I.III.III – DAY THREE 15/08/22 My third day started off with a day-tour that would give me a glimpse of more artisanal traditions and a visit to an archaeological site. Together with a bunch of other tourists, I found myself on yet another tour bus being shuttled from one stop to the next. First up was a […]
I.I.III.II – Oaxaca de Juárez: Day Two
OAXACA DE JUÁREZ I.I.III.II – DAY TWO 14/08/22 My days in Oaxaca would be spent in the mainland; much to a spring-breaker’s chagrin who’d probably visit the city in order to get to the coast. This, according to the locals (and many, many blogs), boasts of beaches that are amongst the best in the whole of Mexico, with Puerto Escondido […]
I.I.III.I – Oaxaca de Juárez: Day One
OAXACA DE JUÁREZ I.I.III.I – DAY ONE 13/08/22 The road to Oaxaca… Oh boy, let’s just say it wasn’t quite a pleasant one – not one to do at night by bus at least. I think it was the first time in my life I admitted to myself I would’ve rather caught a flight instead. Just short of twelve hours, […]
I.I.II.III – Puebla de Zaragoza: Day Three
PUEBLA DE ZARAGOZA I.I.II.III – DAY THREE 12/08/22 As accomplished and fulfilled as I might have felt after trekking on Iztaccíhuatl, my legs weren’t quite as thrilled the following day. All sore and limpy, I spent my last remaining day in Puebla doing some sight-seeing. I started my day checking off some of the things I had read about when […]
I.I.II.II – Puebla de Zaragoza: Day Two
PUEBLA DE ZARAGOZA I.I.II.II – DAY TWO 11/08/22 As charming as Puebla is, I gotta admit that the highlight of my stay there was by far an adventure I had outside of the city – a hike to Iztaccíhuatl. On my second day there I’d be trading in my trainers for Blister – my long-time travelling companion slash best friend […]
I.I.II.I – Puebla de Zaragoza: Day One
PUEBLA DE ZARAGOZA I.I.II.I – DAY ONE 10/08/22 One stop down, so, so many to go. Even so, I was very conscious of the fact that every check on my list meant I’d be getting closer to the end of my trip. A very bittersweet feeling – wanting to see more but not wanting it to end. But that’s the […]