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The Essential Guide To Guanajuato

The Essential Guide To Guanajuato: Mexico’s Best Kept Secret

Take our self-guided walking tour of Guanajuato and find out what makes this beautifully rustic and historic Mexican city tick

Walking tour of Guanajuato

A Walking Tour Of Guanajuato And Its Historic Centre

With so many things to do in Guanajuato you might stay longer than expected. So here’s our essential guide on how to get the most from your visit

The Best Places To Eat In Guanajuato Mexico

The Best Places To Eat In Guanajuato On A Budget

Guanajuato’s food scene isn’t as lauded as its more illustrious neighbour, San Miguel de Allende – but we reckon it provides an authenticity that’s hard to beat

Hiking Cerro de la Sirena: Guanajuato's Pre-Breakfast Secret

Hiking Cerro de la Sirena: Guanajuato’s Pre-Breakfast Secret

We reckon a pre-breakfast hike up Cerro de la Sirena is the best way to start a day in Guanajuato – and here’s how to tackle it

A Handy Puebla Walking Tour And Travel Guide

A Handy Puebla Walking Tour And Travel Guide

Puebla is home to exquisitely tiled colonial buildings, a thriving arts culture and an unrivalled food scene – explore it with us on our historic centre walking tour

Morelia Aqueduct

Things To Do In Morelia: Michoacán’s Glorious Capital

The capital of Michoacán is a sumptuous, yet under-appreciated baroque gem. Here’s our guide on some of the best things to do in Morelia

Oaxaca Day of the Dead

Oaxaca’s Day Of The Dead Festival: A Handy Guide

Experiencing the Oaxaca Day of the Dead festival is firmly on the bucket list of travellers all over the world – here’s our handy guide on what to see and do

How To Visit The Pipila Monument In Guanajuato

How To Visit The Pipila Monument In Guanajuato

Our complete guide to visiting the iconic monument of El Pipila in Guanajuato – with its stunning panoramic views overlooking the historic city

How To Visit Teotihuacan Without A Guided Tour

How To Visit Teotihuacan Without A Guided Tour

Discover how to visit Teotihuacan – once the largest city in the Americas – independently on our complete self-guided walking tour

The Different Types Of Tacos In Mexico

The Different Types Of Tacos In Mexico

With so many different types of tacos to choose from, allow us to give you a helping hand to make an informed choice the next time you visit Mexico

Things To Do In San Miguel de Allende

Things To Do In San Miguel de Allende

One of Mexico’s beautiful pueblo magicos and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende is a perfect introduction to the country’s colonial towns

The Best Things To Do In Guadalajara

The Best Things To Do In Guadalajara

Our guide to some of the best things to do in Guadalajara, Mexico’s home for tequila and mariachi. Featuring a full walking tour of the historic centre

El Pescadero: A Taste Of Rural Baja California Sur

El Pescadero: A Taste Of Rural Baja California Sur

With its stunning beaches, food and sunsets El Pescadero, Mexico is set to become the next hot destination on Baja California Sur’s Pacific Coast

Izamal: The Yellow Jewel Of Yucatan

Izamal: The Yellow Jewel Of Yucatan

The town of Izamal in Mexico is a perfect mix of modern, colonial and pre-Columbian cultures. All tied together in a yellow-obsessed colour scheme

What To Do In Merida As A First Time Visitor

What To Do In Merida As A First Time Visitor

Our personal guide on what to do in Merida, Mexico – Yucatan’s sweltering capital of Mayan culture and food. Including a self-guided walking tour

Housesitting in Mexico

What it is and how to get started

What is housesitting?

Housesitting is becoming increasingly popular in Mexico as more people emigrate there from the USA, Canada and Europe. 

Basically, it’s an exchange of services between volunteers (housesitters) and homeowners, whereby the sitters are on site to look after the owners’ pets and provide security for their home while they’re away for a period of time. In return, the sitters typically enjoy rent-free accommodation.

Usually, the cost of utilities such as gas and electricity, are covered by the host, too. So, for the housesitter, any financial commitment is normally limited to transportation and living costs. Where a financial contribution is required by the host it’s usually stipulated as such in their listing.

For more information, you can read our extensive guide to the world of housesitting.

Get started with Trusted Housesitters

Most newcomers to housesitting get started by registering with one of the main online platforms. The largest of those is Trusted Housesitters who have thousands of opportunities across the world listed at any one time. We’re members, too. And, if you’re interested in registering yourself, we can offer a 25% discount on your first year’s subscription via this direct link.

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Ian and Nicky New Zealand

Hi, we're Ian and Nicky, an English couple on a voyage of discovery around the world, and this blog is designed to reflect what we see, think and do. Actually, we'd like to think it also provides information, entertainment and inspiration for other “mature” travellers, too. So please feel free to pour yourself a glass of something suitably chilled and take a look around.

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