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The Journal

Journal

Stories from the places we stay, the food we eat and the people who host us.

October 2026

Yucatán vs. Riviera Maya: Which Is Better for a Restful Mexico Getaway?

Both sit on the same peninsula, but they feel like two different trips. How to choose if what you want is rest.

October 2026

Traveling Solo to the Yucatán as a Woman Over 50: A Calm, Practical Guide

One of the easiest places in Mexico for a woman to travel on her own, and how to plan it so it asks nothing of you.

October 2026

What to Eat in the Yucatán: 10 Dishes Worth the Trip

Cochinita pibil, sopa de lima, papadzules and seven more: a guide to the Maya-rooted cooking of the Yucatán.

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