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Hello and welcome to Mexico Travel Secrets! My name is Melissa Douglas and I am a British Travel Writer based in Merida, Mexico. Mucho gusto! 

I have been working in travel media for eight years now and during that time I have produced written content for a number of high-profile publications across the globe including Forbes Travel Guide, Matador Network, and The Huffington Post, along with numerous online blogs and magazines. 

After five years of living in Greece, I came to Mexico on vacation, fell in love, and never left. Through the pages of this website, I want to help travelers like you explore Mexico like a local, and discover off-the-beaten-path highlights that most tourists don’t even know about. 

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Stylish Travel Blogger – Meet Melissa Douglas of High Heels & A Backpack

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Travel blogger Melissa Douglas is the living definition of what it takes to be a digital nomad. Saying adios to office life back in 2016, Melissa’s travel blog has exploded, allowing her to be a full-time travel writer. I speak to Melissa to find out what it took to become her own boss on the road as well as her secret weapon when it comes to travel blogging success.

Melissa, you kick started your blog back in 2016, and since then, you have achieved the dream to become a full-time travel writer. How did it all come about?

To be honest, it’s been kind of a strange route, and it definitely hasn’t been easy!

I was often going to weird places in my vacation time off work (like randomly going to live with monks in South Korea for a few weeks), and a friend suggested that I start a blog to document my travels. It was kind of a journal at first and a place to jot down witty observations but I started getting featured in places like the Huffington Post and Matador Network, and since I really enjoyed it, I tried to make it full time as a Writer.

I left my corporate job in strategic procurement and moved to Seoul to teach English so I could have more free time to write on the side. I started working with restaurants and spas in Seoul writing reviews for them in exchange for complimentary experiences. My blog was discovered by the Managing Editor of Forbes Travel Guide, and I became their Seoul expert, before then leaving Korea, building more clients and writing full time.

What was that light bulb moment for you to decide to take a step (or plane, or boat or horse ride) into the unknown world of travel blogging?

As mentioned, my friend suggested starting a blog, and I thought it would be a nice way to document my travels. I never really realised that you could make a living from a travel blog until I’d been doing it for a while. I wish I took it seriously sooner because it was only last year that I started monetising it and seeing more traffic.

The travel writing world ain’t an easy world to navigate. Tell us, what was the biggest thing you have learnt from it?

I wish that I had realised the earning potential from starting a travel blog sooner, rather than focusing on writing for external publications.

It may sound glamorous writing for magazines like Forbes but the work is sporadic, and you constantly have to pitch and search for new opportunities. One week you could make £2000, the next you’ve made £400.

On the other hand, once you have an established travel blog, you can make passive income through advertising and affiliate marketing. I mean, it’s not easy to grow traffic and an authoritative website, but it’s worth it. I wish I had concentrated on this more and not given so much great content away.

There are many avenues to get the word out, what social media and medium have worked best for you?

Honestly, I barely use social media, which may sound like an unusual choice for a Blogger, but I feel like it isn’t the best use of my time. I focus my efforts on SEO (search engine optimisation) and writing articles that will rank well on Google. A lot of my articles are the number one result on Google or at least feature on the first page. By targeting specific keywords and doing research, I can drive thousands of visitors to my site every day.

I mean I admit, I just read that back again and it sounds unsexy, but I feel like it’s the most sustainable option. I have over 30,000 followers on social media, but I found that sharing articles in this way doesn’t garner a lot of traffic. After all, if you want to find a travel itinerary or you want to find out if a destination is safe, you don’t go to Instagram or Twitter, you go to Google.

You have had many articles go viral – kudos to you – how did that affect your future work?

To be honest, I overestimated the value of viral articles. I mean, it’s exciting and all when you see that some of your articles have received thousands of shares. In the short term, you will receive a lot more traffic to your site from the publication, but it soon fizzles out.

It has been beneficial however to use these examples when pitching to new potential clients and there have been instances where marketing companies and tourism boards have found me through the likes of The Huffington Post, so I guess it did have some benefits.

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What do you think sets you apart from other solo female travel blogs.

High Heels & a Backpack focuses on solo female travel in off the beaten path places.

Most of the content that I produce is about places that are considered unusual for a woman travelling alone. For example, Bhutan, Palestine’s West Bank, Oman, the Silk Road, etc. I wanted to create a resource that helped women push the boundaries of solo female travel.

You are the true definition of a travelling digital nomad, living in far-flung places such as Athens and Korea. What has been your favourite place?

Seoul is my favourite city. I spent several years living there and if I hadn’t moved to Korea and started writing for Forbes, I possibly wouldn’t be where I am today. South Korea is such an underrated travel destination and the different areas and neighbourhoods in Seoul are so diverse!

As a digital nomad, you spend a lot of your time hunting for the free wifi. Would you be able to tell us what is your favourite co-working space?

To be honest, I’m currently living in Athens, and co-working spaces aren’t a thing here. It’s unfortunate, because the low cost of living makes Greece the perfect spot for Digital Nomads! I work from a lot of different coffee shops here in Athens, and the locals are so laid back that they are happy for you to sit there for hours with just one coffee. My favourite is a spot called Monsieur Cannibale (nothing to do with cannibals!) that is a tiny, tucked away place with a sort of eccentric Great Gatsby style interior.

What is your favourite book for inspiration to make magic happen?

My favourite, favourite book is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Actually, I feel like that is such a cliche among travellers nowadays. I found it left behind at a hostel a few years ago when I was living in Australia, and I just sat and read it cover to cover transfixed.

It focuses on the importance of following what you want to do in life and not let hurdles affect you. That book got passed around everyone in the hostel like we were in some kind of cult! Ha. I recommend it to those who need a push into entrepreneurship/following their passion.

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Here's Why Solo Female Travel Is Still A Big Deal

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There’s no denying the fact that solo female travel is becoming a more and more common thing. Every time I look at Instagram, my feed seems to be filled with picture after picture of beautiful women in floppy canvas hats posing in quirky bikinis as they hold up ice cream cones with perfectly manicured hands on a deserted beach somewhere.

I’m thrilled. Really I am. When I started travelling solo in 2011, the concept of a solo female adventurer was still relatively unheard of. Most people thought I was bonkers and assumed the experience would be ‘scary’.

I am happy to see that my sisters around the globe are feeling a sense of wanderlust and have the confidence to go out there and travel independently but we shouldn’t forget that just because solo female travel is becoming more common, that doesn’t mean that this is an easy endeavor for women. Not only do we have to be more cautious when traveling, we also have to handle the stereotypes and preconceived notions of women that travel alone back home too. Here’s why it is still a big deal, and why solo female adventurers are an inspirational breed.

1. We Have To Defend Our Life Decisions More Fiercely

Amman, Jordan

There really isn’t any denying the fact that people still hold traditional societal expectations as the way a person should lead their lives. Essentially everyone feels the pressure to an extent, however more flexibility is granted to men. We only have to look at the fact that a single man in his late thirties is considered a “Bachelor” whereas a single woman of equal age is looked upon as a “Spinster” to know that rings true.

Women in their late twenties and thirties who have chosen travel over the conventional marriage, home with a white picket fence and children are looked to as running away from something, having an identity crisis, or not acting their age. Men of equal age following the same lifestyle? Well that’s just boys being boys isn’t it?

2. We Are Often Undere stimated

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The google memo, the gender pay gap, the “grab them by the p*ssy” statement by a world leader. Do you need any more examples? Women are often underestimated in many aspects of life and that isn’t purely restricted to travel. For instance, women in the USA on average, earn 80% of the salary of their coworkers, women’s sports are still mocked, and people still refer to doing things feverishly as doing them “like a girl”. Women traveling solo and absolutely dominating social media in doing so is yet one more step towards proving that we are just as brave, tough, and self-sufficient as men.

3. We Have To Constantly Dispel Stereotypes

Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea

Traveling solo as a woman means occasionally having to assert ourselves in parts of the world where this isn’t common behavior. When I lived alone in Seoul, old Korean men would approach me constantly because they thought I was a Russian prostitute. It didn’t matter where I was or what I was wearing, these guys literally couldn’t understand why else a woman would be there alone. In the Middle East, men heckled me because they assumed that western women were promiscuous, and in Africa, an old Nigerian man told me he’d pray for me to find a good man (since it was so alarming to him that I was alone and boyfriendless when I should be starting a family).

We complain about gender equality in the west, however as we travel around the world, we realize that many nations are even further behind in this battle. Handling negative assumptions in the correct manner not only teaches the individuals involved in the situation a lesson, but also steers the world just a little bit further in the right direction as to how women should be seen.

4. We Have To Take More Precautions Towards Our Safety

Petra, Jordan

Travel can be challenging for both sexes - both males and females will feel intimidated when alone in unfamiliar territory and battling language barriers and subway maps in undecipherable foreign characters, but women have an additional set of concerns related to their own personal safety.

My male traveler peers have shared their fascinating stories of being invited into the homes of locals for dinner, and couchsurfing with fascinating people. I have some of these experiences also, but I have to be much more cautious and I have to deal with the very real (though not commonly talked about) risk of assault. I was once groped walking down a main street in broad daylight in Jerusalem. I wasn’t asking for it, I wasn’t provocative. I was just an easy target.

5. We Are Seen As An Easy Target By Many

Tel Aviv, Israel

Unfortunately, a woman alone to many screams weak and vulnerable. Vendors and cab drivers will think that they can overcharge us because we won’t be assertive enough to negotiate a better deal or informed enough to know the situation. Local con-artists and scammers will think that we are easier to convince about a false truth. Women on the road have to be constantly on guard and self-aware.

5. We Are Sending A Powerful Message

Jerusalem, Israel

The women that our little girls look up to and aspire to be shouldn’t be the impossibly perfect airbrushed beauties that you see in girly mags and on billboards, they should be real women - women who aren’t afraid to drive a car through foreign lands alone, women who jump at the opportunity to get up at the crack of dawn to hike to a beautiful sunrise, women who value their experiences and dreams more than they value the validation of their appearance from men.

Melissa Douglas is a full time Travel Writer and Blogger who has been traveling the World solo for 6 years and believes in pushing the boundaries of solo female travel. She blogs at www.highheelsandabackpack.com

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Solo Travel Tips: Merida, Mexico

I’ve always wanted to travel solo to Mexico and spend a minimum of 6 months there. Unfortunately, I haven’t had that chance yet. Melissa Douglas, who has a Mexico-focused travel blog, contributed this solo travel tips to Merida.

The charming colonial city of Merida, Mexico is the capital of the Yucatan state in Southern Mexico. Until recently, it has remained largely off the beaten path. However, in 2022, renowned travel publications such as Lonely Planet and Travel and Leisure have recognized little Merida as being one of the best places to visit this year. Unlike other cities in the Yucatan peninsula such as Cancun and Tulum, which have started to become gentrified and are occupied by large swathes of western tourists, Merida, for now, remains unchanged by tourism. The city keeps its traditional Mexican charm. Now is the best time to visit Merida before word gets out. 

Once upon a time, Merida was one of the richest cities in the world. It thrived during the henequen (raw fiber from the henequen plant) boom when local farmers would cultivate the sisal plant and use it to make clothing and textiles.

With their newfound wealth, the people of Merida built huge sprawling mansions and haciendas. Today, many of these stunning buildings have been converted into luxury hotels, coffee shops, and restaurants. Merida is a photographer’s paradise.

Arriving in Merida 

Merida is home to an international airport (MID) which is actually located right in the heart of the city, just 15 minutes away from the historic center. However, there are only a very limited number of international flight routes that service this airport. You can fly into Merida from Miami, Houston, Guatemala City, and Havana, Cuba. If you are flying from elsewhere, it makes sense to either transfer flights in Mexico City , or to fly into Cancun. 

Cancun is the largest international airport close to Merida, situated in the coastal city of Cancun 303km away. ADO buses provide regular connections between Cancun and Merida several times a day. 

The journey takes approximately 4 hours and tickets cost around US$25 each way. The bus terminates at Merida Centro station, right in the heart of town. 

Where to Stay in Merida 

Merida is a large, sprawling city and the public transport here leaves a lot to be desired. Opt to stay in the historic center so that you can reach most of the city’s main historical and cultural highlights on foot. 

Opting to stay in an Airbnb (get $15+ credit with Airbnb when you book for the first time using the link) or homestay in the eastern or western parts of the city can save you a fair amount of money. However, you will most likely have to depend on Uber and cabs to get around as the buses here are neither reliable nor easy to navigate. 

Accommodation in central Merida is affordable and there is something here for every taste and travel style. So, you have no real reason to have to stay outside of the main zones. 

Paseo Montejo 

Paseo Montejo is the main boulevard in Merida. It runs from the historic center, all the way up to the northern suburbs. The street was named after Merida’s founder, Francisco de Montejo. You will find the  Monumento a la Patria here—a giant sculpture created by sculptor Rómulo Rozo that displays the history of Mexico through the ages. Paseo Montejo is home to a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and stores selling artisanal products, traditional Yucatecan clothing, and street food. It’s lively whatever time you stop by, but it isn’t so noisy that you can’t get a good night’s sleep if you base yourself here. The atmosphere is particularly wonderful on Sundays when the street is pedestrianized and closed to traffic. Thousands of Merida locals come to jog/walk/cycle the length of the street and there are many places where you can rent a bicycle and join them. Paseo Montejo has something for every budget. Below are some of the most reputable budget hotels in the area, with prices per room for two persons.

• Hotel Las Americas (from US$34)
• Casa Continental (from US$37)
• Hotel Holly (from US$37)
• Suites del Sol (from US$37)
• Hotel El Marques  (from US$40)
• Hotel Plaza by Kavia (from US$55)

You can book via Booking.com; just click the link to the properties above. Make sure to read the reviews so you’ll know which one best fits your needs.

Parque Santa Lucia

Parque Santa Lucia is a good place to base yourself if you want to experience Merida by night. Many of the best bars and nightclubs are just a 5-minute walk away from here.

Here are some of the most reputable hostels in the area, with prices per room for two persons.

• Hostal Zocalo (from US$21)
• El Tigre de Santiago (from US$28)
• La Parota (from US$51)
• Hostal la 59 (from US$53)

Best Things to Do in Merida 

Take a free walking tour .

A walking tour is a great way to get your bearings in any new city. It is also one of the best things to do in Merida. A free walking tour departs every day at 10 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. from outside the Casa Montejo museum in the main square, with guides speaking both English and Spanish. 

The tour takes you around the main Merida landmarks and historical sites and gives you a lot more information and context on the various buildings that you see. You will pass by notable structures such as the Merida cathedral , the Palacio de Gobierno , the Teatro Peón Contreras , and various Merida parks and plazas. Although the tour is free, it is tip-based and since the guides dedicate their time to showing tourists around their city in super hot weather, it is polite to always tip. It is fair to give US$5-10 (100-200 pesos) per person. 

The other great thing about exploring the city on a walking tour? You have a local expert on hand to ask for their recommendations for the best things to see and do in the city and the best places to hang out, among others. 

Eat your way around town 

The cuisine in Merida and the Yucatan is very different from the cuisine that you will find elsewhere in Mexico. This is because Yucatecan food is pre-Hispanic. Many of the recipes here are the same ones that were used by the Ancient Mayans centuries ago and traditional cooking methods are still used. Famous regional dishes that you should add to your radar include cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork cooked underground) and relleno negro (ground meat served with turkey and chopped egg). There are countless traditional restaurants that you can try. Habaneros (Calle 20-A Num 302 X 5b Y 5c, Xcumpich, 97204) is a local favorite and although it sits on the outskirts of town, it is worth the effort to get to. 

Experience Merida by night

If you thought that Merida was lovely by day, you will likely find it even more magical by night. This is when the city really comes to life. Every night of the week, you will find live music hosted around the city. On Tuesdays, there is live music at Santiago Park and on Thursdays, there is a live band that performs in Santa Lucia. 

If you want to try your hand at learning to salsa dance, there are a huge amount of local bars and traditional cantinas that host regular salsa nights. Cantina Negrita (Calle 62 esquina, C. 49 415, Centro) hosts live salsa music every day of the week. This is one of the most popular nightlife spots in town, although it does get very crowded and you need to stop by before 8 p.m. to secure a table. Alternatively, Cantina Dzalbay (Calle 64 x 53, Esquina, No. 443, Centro) offers classes where you can dance with locals.

Treat yourself to a day at the beach

Merida itself is not situated on the coast, but there are several gorgeous beach towns that can be reached in just an hour’s drive from the city center. Yucatan beaches are often overlooked in favor of the better-known beaches of the Mexican Caribbean (the areas around Cancun, Tulum, etc). However, they are just as beautiful and deserving of your time. The beaches here boast miles upon miles of powdery white sand coastlines that extend as far as the eye can see. The waters are a stunning shade of crystal-clear turquoise. 

Progreso is the closest beach town to Merida, situated just 43km north of the city. Take a stroll along the Malecon, sip piña coladas in one of the beach bars overlooking the water, and spend a day lounging on the sand. Most restaurants and bars here let you rent a sunbed and an umbrella for the day for just a few pesos. 

Explore lesser-known Mayan ruins 

Chichen Itza is without hesitation, the most famous Mayan ruin in this part of Mexico. Thousands of people pass through its gates every day. 

While a visit to Chichen Itza is one of the best things you can do in Mexico, this isn’t the only Mayan ruin in the area. There are several other Mayan cities that can be reached on a day trip from Merida and are only 1-2 hours away. 

For instance, few people have heard of Mayapan , but this was one of the most important Mayan settlements. It can be found just an hour south of Merida and the site is expansive and seldom sees many tourists. Mayapan was the last great Mayan city and it is here where King Kukulkan II and his people moved after the downfall of Chichen Itza. 

Safety Tips for Solo Travelers in Merida 

Merida is a very safe city, even for solo travelers. The Yucatan capital is recognized time and again as being the safest city in Mexico, and one of the safest cities in the entire North American continent. Yes, Merida is statistically a lot safer than a lot of cities in the United States . Mexico, in general, is a lot safer than stereotypes and media representations would have you assume. However, the culture in Merida and the Yucatan feels markedly different. Here, you can feel relatively comfortable walking alone around the city even in the evenings. People are very polite and respectful and you never feel that you have to be continually looking over your shoulder. Still, it pays to take some additional precautions when traveling anywhere independently. A few safety considerations for your solo trip to Merida are detailed below. 

Use rideshare apps rather than taking street cabs 

Most Mexicans prefer to use Uber rather than taking random street taxis. While people in some countries may question the safety of Uber, that is not the Mexican perspective. Of course, getting into a car on Uber usually means that there is more accountability than getting into a random car on the street. You have the driver’s details and their license plate number, and you can share your journey information with your friends and family members. Unfortunately, scams are not unheard of in Mexico and you are more likely to be ripped off or taken on a roundabout route through town if you get into a random street taxi. When using Uber here, there are a few precautions that you can take. Check your driver’s profile and only ride with drivers that have done several thousand trips and have a rating of 4.5 or above. If you are uncomfortable with the look of your driver or they are completely new to the app, you can cancel and find a new driver for no charge.

Be careful when heading out at night alone 

Merida is a safe city, even in the evenings. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t use common sense or not be aware of your surroundings. Try not to walk alone at night, particularly if your route takes you down quiet side streets and alleyways. Basically, if you wouldn’t do something in your hometown, you shouldn’t do it in Merida.

If you head out to bars or live music venues alone or with new friends, watch your drink and never leave it unattended. Be wary of over-friendly strangers and always trust your gut instinct.   

Watch your belongings in crowded areas 

The only real crime that you have to worry about in Merida is petty crime and things like bag snatchings. Still, these things are uncommon and only really happen in crowded areas. Watch your belongings in busy marketplaces such as the Lucas de Galvez market or the Mercado San Benito. A theft-proof backpack is a good investment. Ideally, you should carry your backpack in front of you and make sure that any valuables are securely tucked away. 

Merida is a safe and wonderful colonial city in the heart of the Yucatan. It makes a great getaway destination in itself, but it also perfectly complements a wider Yucatan travel itinerary. 

Have you been to Merida? What other tips can you give to solo travelers?

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I really loved Merida and its surroundings! Merida is such a colorful city, vibrant and full of life!

These tips are so helpful, thank you!!

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