𝗠𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗖𝗢 𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

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𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗖𝗢

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✮ 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗠𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗖𝗢

𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —  

𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 —

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✮  𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗖𝗢

𝘽𝙮 𝘼𝙞𝙧 / 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙖 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡 /𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 —

𝘽𝙮 𝙍𝙤𝙖𝙙 —   

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗖𝗢

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𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗨𝗥𝗬 & 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛-𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗦

𝗠𝗜𝗗-𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦

𝗕𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗧-𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗦 & 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗦

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗦

𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗕𝗡𝗕 & 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦

𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗖𝗢

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Eating in Mexico is a real treat and something you definitely shouldn’t miss. There’s something special about Mexican food flavors. There are so many delicious Mexican foods. And You can find them at any street food vendors, in marketplaces, and at many restaurants in the country. Here I list five must-try authentic Mexican foods while traveling in the country:

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𝙏𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙨 - Mexican tacos are most commonly made using small corn tortillas filling with the meat of choice. Some of my favorite meats include al pastor (pork shavings), chorizo (pork sausage), and carne asada (beef slices). Then, topped with cilantro, onion, and an obligatory dash of lime. You may have eaten tacos where you live, but eating tacos in the country where it was born is a totally different experience. There are literally endless types of tacos across Mexico, and they are all delicious. 

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𝙈𝙤𝙡𝙚 - Pronounced Mol-eh. It is essentially the national dish of Mexico, one of the most unique and authentic Mexican food to try. Mole is a traditional richly textured sauce from certain parts of Mexico that may date back 500 years. It uses over 40 different ingredients, and the process of making authentic mole from scratch takes days. Yes, days. The ultra-flavorful mole will elevate anything it’s served with. It could be eaten over chicken, beef, rice, enchiladas, eggs, or a base for taco fillings. My favorite is the Oaxacan mole negro, which tastes on a sweeter side.

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𝘾𝙤𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙋𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡 - Pronounced Ko-chin-ee-ta Pee-beel. Cochinita Pibil is a shredded braised pork dish that originally comes from the Yucatan region. It can be served in many different ways. You can eat it as a taco filling or serve over rice garnished with cilantro and lime wedges. 

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𝙏𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 - Tamales are corn-based dough filled with a savory or sweet filling. They are wrapped and steamed in banana leaf or corn husk, so you'll have to unwrap and discard them before eating. Tamales were first developed for the Aztec, Mayan, and Inca tribes who needed nourishing food on the go to take into battle. I love having warm fresh-made tamales for breakfast or snacks. You can find them in almost every street corner across Mexico.

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𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙨 - Marquesitas is a sweet treat made of rolled crispy crepe. It is then filled with banana (or strawberry), chocolate Nutella spread, and shredded Edam cheese. Watch the street vendor making marquesitas is fun entertainment by itself. You can find this delicious snack in central parks or street corners across Yucatan and Quintana Roo regions. Ah, I totally fall in LOVE with marquesitas on the first bite. Sorry, churros!

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𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 & 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

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What to pack and wear dramatically depends on where you go, when you go, and what activities you do on your vacation. This ultimate packing guide consists of essential must-have items for most hot climates and tropical beach destinations. 

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Clothing is one of the hardest things to pack for traveling. You need to bring enough for the trip without over-packing. The struggle to pack light and still be cute is real, especially for women. I understand that perfectly. I hope this ultimate packing guide helps you for your next vacation to a tropical and beaches destination. 

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The secret to packing for vacation is to bring 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘦 clothing pieces. What are versatile clothes? They can be combined well with many other garments, worn for many occasions, and in different ways (opened, closed, or half-closed; layer on top or underneath; tucked-in or loose; belted or not, etc.). Choose neutral colors and basic style for a more effortless mix and match. Then add a few coordinated patterns and colors statement pieces to create cuter outfits.  

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🔸 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗙𝗙

• Copies of all important travel documents such as passport, visa - if applicable, and insurance. 
• Make a note of the hotel address & phone number (at least the first hotel).
• Airport transfer reservation & contact number.

🔸 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦

• Packing cubes
• Lightweight carry-on suitcase
• Day backpack = foldable
• Portable Travel Clothesline
• Microfibre towel
• Filtered reusable water bottle

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🔸  𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗬 

• Medication & prescription 
• Imodium or other tummy meds, i.e., Pepto-Bismol
• Dramamine or other motion sickness meds
• First aid kit
• Reusable water bottle = filtered one if possible
• Streri-Pen or Life-straw for emergency
• Hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipe & disinfectant spray 

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🔸 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬

• Money belt or pocket bra
• Anti-theft crossbody
• RFID wallet or card wallet 
• VPN = virtual personal network 
• Lightweight combination locks - for a piece of mind when needed 
• Travel insurance

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🔸 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 - Everyone has different styles and preferences, so please adjust accordingly. The key to packing light is choosing versatile clothing pieces. And layering during a colder time when necessary. Always... Always pick comfortable items over style. Although it's possible to have both, comfort comes first.

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Choosing suitable fabrics is also important to keep you comfortable when traveling to tropical and hot climate destinations. My family and I are in the process of replacing most of our regular cotton and polyester blend with lightweight wool basic shirts and undergarments. It's an excellent investment.

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• Cotton blend, hemp, and linen are fantastic lightweight fabrics for low sweat activities. Choose wrinkle-resistant clothing pieces is super helpful, especially when traveling.
• Lightweight wool and bamboo fibers are great options for outdoor activities. 
• 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗜𝗣 - Good quality lightweight merino wool is AWESOME for any season and destination, even for summer and tropical places. YES, you read correctly. It keeps your body temperature cool when it's hot AND keeps you warm when it's cold. Not the thick and itchy wool of the past -- but rather thin, stretchy, super-soft to touch, breathable, natural anti-bacterial, moisture-wicking, UPF 50+, and wrinkle-resistant. Just like regular cotton shirts, only better. 

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𝙏𝙤𝙥 - Stick to plain neutral colors, versatile style, neutral coordinated patterns, and colors for statement pieces. 

• • Tank tops and no-sleeve tops
  • Short sleeve shirts 
  • Long sleeve shirts 
  • Button-down shirt = white, denim, or plaid flannel
  • Lightweight wool sweater = merino, cashmere, or alpaca

𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙄𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧 

• • Blouse 
  • Dress or jumpsuit 

𝘽𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢 - I usually choose neutral darker colors like black, dark grey, navy, olive, dark beige. 

• • Short or Bermuda - quick drying 
  • Travel pants - water repellent - great for light hiking too 
  • Hiking & adventure pants - for more intensive hiking activities - water repellent, durable fabric
  • Lounge pants or comfy all-day sweat pants = great for almost everything, from hiking, walking, to sleeping
  • Legging - insect repellent legging is excellent for tropical destinations, especially if you have sensitive skin 
  • Skirt (for her) - mix short or knee-length and maxi

𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 - lightweight and waterproof whenever possible. There are times when the weather is kind of chilly, even in tropical and hot climate destinations. 

• • Ultra-light rain jacket/windbreaker - for wet days and hiking
  • Vest
  • Hoodie - lightweight fleece or wool - for colder days
  • Cardigan - for her
  • Kimono - for her - dual function as a beach cover-up

𝙎𝙬𝙞𝙢 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙧 & 𝙂𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨

• • Swimsuit or bikini - few pairs if you swim a lot
  • Rashguard - for intensive snorkeling 
  • Snorkeling gears - compact travel size
  • Dry bag
  • Beach cover-up 
  • Microfibre travel towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen

𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡

• • Undergarments - made from lightweight wool whenever possible
  • Wool socks - yes, even for tropical & hot climate destinations
  • Pashmina or scarf - for HER
  • Hat
  • Eye mask 

𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨

• • Good Sunglasses 
  • Belt - money belt is a good idea
  • Crossbody bag - I have an anti-theft Pac Safe crossbody
  • Jewelry for her - 2-3 versatile pieces  

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🔸 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗘𝗦 & 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗟𝗦

• Comfortable lightweight walking shoes - sneaker or slip-on (waterproof whenever possible)
• OR Comfortable Flats - an alternative
• Sturdy lightweight hiking shoes - if you do intensive hiking and adventure activities 
• Comfortable travel sandals - leather with water repellent - great for any occasions / even semi-formal occasion
• Flip flops 
• Water shoes - for beach and water activities 

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🔸 𝗧𝗢𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 & 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬

• High SPF sunscreen - bring many
• Bug repellent
• Deodorant
• Skin cares - that you can't live without - transfer it to travel size containers 
• Toiletries - travel size & get solid option over liquid whenever possible 
• Clear toiletries TSA-approved bag for liquid stuff  
• Toiletries bag = for other things - pick a style that can be hanging if possible
• Beauty and cosmetics for HER

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🔸 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗦 & 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛𝗬

• Universal travel adapter
• Power bank 
• Electronic devices + all chargers
• Photography gears = camera & lenses, GoPro for actions, smartphone, lightweight tripod or camera stick
• Camera bag / waterproof case for smartphone
• Headphones / earphones

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Happy packing!

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