Nomadic Backpacker

The Art of Long Term Travel

Birthday Bash in Mexico City

Last week I celebrated my 53rd birthday in Mexico City

Countries whose capitals I have NOT visited

Just a bit of fun.

Ritual de Armonización de Energía Mexica

Whilst in Mexico City, out of pure curiosity I subject myself to the ancient Ritual de Armonización de Energía practiced by the Mexica who were a Nahuatl-speaking indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico who were the rulers of the Aztec Empire.

Progress Report January 2020 - March 2021

Little by little my hit rate increases. Still a long way to go to get 100 a day

Nomadic Backpacker Masks

Seeing as we will be wearing masks for a while longer, I get my own design done:

Thoughts on Hostel Reviews

Here I share my thoughts on hostel reviews, free or otherwise

Thoughts on Sponsorship and Advertising

My modus operandi being, blog posts about Oaxaca for example, with paid logos from cafes and restaurants in Oaxaca.

Alarm sounds for an earthquake in Mexico City

The earthquake alarm rings out across Mexico City. Grab keys, phone, mask and the dog and head for the street.

Che Guevara meets Fidel Castro in Mexico City

Mexico City, where Che Guevara and Fidel Castro planned the Cuban Revolution. I visit the Havana Cafe, the houses where Guevara and Castro both lived, where they met and where Guevara worked.