We took a kayak tour of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve with this bird enthusiast named Rene who has a seemingly one-man business called Green Bird Tours. Rene told us that the biosphere has three main functions which work in symbiosis: conservation, research, and ecotourism. On the map, he pointed out that there specific regions […]

We were on the fence about whether to do the quintessential tourist trap of Tulum – the Tulum Ruins. It’s really not our style, and I have been making a deliberate point on vacations to get to know the essence of a place the best I can. When I visited Guatemala with my buddy, Chris, […]

We had the pleasure of sampling guacamole at a few restaurants in Tulum. I have to admit I felt a bit like Tom Haverford who spent more time documenting the food than eating it. El Pez’s Restaurant First up, the guac made right outside our door. Chunky and warm. Nice balance. Just the right amount […]