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Tequila Milkshakes in Coyoacán, Mexico City
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Tequila Milkshakes in Coyoacán, Mexico City

I’m blessed to be able to travel to some amazing places, but only a handful hold my heart the way Mexico City does. Coyoacán is designated as one of Mexico City’s Barrios Magicos (Magic Neighbourhoods), and one walk on its tree-lined, cobblestone streets, and you’ll understand why. Colonial-era estates hide between high walls, and the...

Las Trajieneras de Xochimilco, Mexico City
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Las Trajieneras de Xochimilco, Mexico City

One of my favourite experiences in Mexico ever has to be riding the trajineras (boats) through the canals of what was the lake on which Mexico City was built. The boats are all colourfully painted, and we brought along our own food and drinks for a picnic lunch, since the boats had a long table...

Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico City
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Castillo de Chapultepec, Mexico City

The Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Castle) was designed in the 18th century as a country home for the local Spanish viceroy, so basically all of my dreams and aspirations are 100% attainable because they’re all slightly less than having a castle as a summer home. The lower level of the castle now houses the National...