Restaurants in Centro Queretaro – Where to Eat for Every Budget
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Restaurants in Centro Queretaro – Where to Eat for Every Budget

Eating while traveling is a given, but where should you eat? Tripadvisor and other review websites are great resources, but are they bolstered by tourists or locals? Around Jardin Zenea alone there’s plenty of choices easily within walking distance. You’ll see people in the parks eating ice cream and dancing. Visit around the holidays and…

The Best Boutique Hotels in Queretaro
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The Best Boutique Hotels in Queretaro

Searching for the perfect boutique hotel can take hours. Believe me, I know. I searched online and then on foot for over a week visiting hotels for our wine festival weekends. We have stayed in a few boutique hotels in Centro before we moved to Queretaro and on occasion during holiday peak seasons (when traffic…

Getting Your Temporary Visa or Permanent Visa in Mexico
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Getting Your Temporary Visa or Permanent Visa in Mexico

**This post has been updated with known 2023 requirements from the Mexican government, but still retains our 4 year experience getting both the temporary and permanent visa.** For our first four years, I  shared our experiences of getting the temporary visa. In december 2021, we qualified for the permanent visa and are ecstatic that we…

Wine Festival Guide of Central Mexico
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Wine Festival Guide of Central Mexico

Oenophiles don’t need a reason to drink wine, but a wine festival is the perfect excuse to drink LOTS of it! Most wine lovers will head to the big wine production areas like Napa-Sonoma and Bordeaux, but what if you could discover the next big wine region before everyone else? Welcome to the Central Mexico…

Nordic Fare at Geranium
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Nordic Fare at Geranium

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, has been enamored with Geranium for several years. In 2018, Geranium was listed as the 19th best restaurant in the world. One year later, this Copenhagen restaurant was listed as #5. Restaurants around the world, including the worlds best restaurants, took a hit…

The Best and Worst Time of Year To Visit Central Mexico
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The Best and Worst Time of Year To Visit Central Mexico

Mexico may be known for its beaches, margaritas, and tacos, but there’s so much more to this country than getting sand in your bikini. Discover the beautiful baroque architecture, award-winning wine regions, and regional food specialties in Central Mexico, the real heart of Mexico. How We Came to Know Central Mexico Tom spent some of…

Beautiful San Sebastian
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Beautiful San Sebastian

Officially known as Donostia, San Sebastian is the capital of the Basque province Gipuzkoa in Northern Spain and is the quintessential European city. Located just 30 minutes from the French border, San Sebastian has been a coastal retreat for Renaissance royalty, modern-day celebrities, and gastronomical innovation. It’s one of the top foodie destinations in the…

Howth: The Perfect Seaside Day Trip From Dublin
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Howth: The Perfect Seaside Day Trip From Dublin

If we had the chance to live in Ireland, Howth would be at the top of our list. This quaint little fishing town is surrounded by natural beauty but still close to Dublin’s big city conveniences.  It exemplifies postcard perfection with its picturesque marina, quaint sea side shops and cafés, coastal cliff walks and historic…