Mexico often gets a reputation for being dangerous, especially for foreigners. After all, TV shows (I’m looking at you, Narcos) and movies tend to depict violence, drug cartels, and scams. This portrayal of the country as a whole is disappointing to me as an American who lives in Mexico, because it is so far from […]
Playa del Carmen vs. Cancún: Which is Better?
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Mexico-based freelance writer for BMTM. Thousands of visitors from all over the world make their way to the shores of Playa del Carmen and Cancún each year, hoping to bask in the warm sun and dip their toes in the bright blue Caribbean Sea. The area that […]
Is Playa del Carmen Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Mexico-based freelance writer for BMTM. I get asked this question a lot. Whether it’s my friends who are planning to visit the Riviera Maya or my concerned family members, there seems to be general doubt about how safe it is to visit Playa del Carmen as a […]
A Complete Travel Guide to Playa del Carmen
This post was written by Emily Becker, a Mexico-based freelance writer for BMTM. Playa del Carmen gets a reputation for being a party capital. While I think it deserves the title in many respects, there is also much more than meets the eye there. I lived just a couple hours from Playa for about a […]
Everything You Need to Know About Renting a Car in Mexico
This post was written by Emily Becker, who is a Mexico-based freelance writer for BMTM. Considering renting a car in Mexico? It can be a bit nerve-wracking if you’ve never done it. After all, driving in a foreign country comes with its own sets of rules, safety concerns, and potential scams. It doesn’t have to […]