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Mexico

A motorcycle rider on the streets of Izamal Mexico with the town's arch and yellow buildings
Mexico

Tips For A Perfect Day Trip From Merida to Izamal Mexico

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

One of the easiest day trips you can take while visiting Merida Mexico is to the nearby town of Izamal – also known as the Yucatan’s Yellow City. Izamal gets this name because most buildings in…

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A Quest For The Best Tacos in Merida Mexico
Food | Mexico

A Quest For The Best Tacos in Merida Mexico

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

I love tacos! In fact, if pressed to name my favorite food, I would probably say that it’s tacos. So I’m sure you can imagine how much I enjoyed myself in Merida Mexico. Merida is considered…

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The Plaza Grande in Merida Mexico
Mexico

Is Merida Worth Visiting? 10 Practical Points To Consider

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Merida Mexico is the largest city in the Yucatan peninsula with a population of well over a million people. Merida also has a reputation as the safest city in Mexico. But is Merida a good destination…

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A taxi parked in front of a wall mural in Merida Mexico
Mexico

Using Uber In Merida Mexico & Other Tips for Getting Around

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Merida Mexico is the capital city of the Yucatan, and an increasingly popular destination for tourists. Visitors to Merida can expect to eat awesome food, learn about Mayan history, appreciate the city’s colonial architecture, and enjoy…

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Temple of Kukulcán at Chichen Itza with a blue sky
Mexico

A Frustrating Day Trip To Chichen Itza From Merida Mexico

March 6, 2025April 1, 2025

I love day trips when we travel. And when we decided to spend the month of January this year in Merida Mexico, taking a day trip to Chichen Itza immediately topped our list of things to…

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Conchinita Pibil at Manjar Blanco - one of the best restaurants for traditional Yucatán food in Merida Mexico
Food | Mexico

Typical Food In Merida Mexico You Won’t Want To Miss

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025

Mérida Mexico is often called the gastronomic capital of the Yucatán Peninsula. And undoubtedly, one of the highlights from our recent month spent in Merida Mexico was the food! Merida is the perfect place for exploring…

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The Thorough Tripper

Welcome! My name is Steven Jepson - a retired physician and slow traveler from Salt Lake City Utah. On this blog, I write about my own personal style of Thorough Practical Experiential travel. You'll also find that I love seeking out great food. Plus, I'm all about trying to find that perfect photo. If you want to learn more about me, then be sure to check out my About Page.

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