Globe Revealed

Ep. 15: Our Review of the Banyan Tree Mayakoba; Luxury in the Mangroves

Globe Revealed — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:15:04 +0000

One of the favorite places for Marianne and Scott to stay in the Riviera Maya is the Banyan Tree Hotel in Mayakoba. Hear about the resort where Thai luxury meets the spirit of the Mexican Caribbean.

Ep. 14: Our Review of Xcaret; Fun Things to do Away from the Beach

Globe Revealed — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 22:37:31 +0000

We’ve been to Xplor several times, but during out latest trip, we decided to visit Xcaret. It’s the original and flagship theme park of the Xcaret group. Listen to our experience to help you decide if it’s worth spending a day away from the beach to experience more of Mexico.

Ep. 13: Never been to Mexico? Hear from a First Timer: Our Review of Excellence Playa Mujeres and Xplor

Globe Revealed — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:10:40 +0000

Caroline and Taylor just got married, so naturally they spent their honeymoon in Mexico! It was Taylor’s first time to Mexico in his life. Hear about their experience staying at the all-inclusive Excellence Playa Mujeres and their fun excursion to the zipline wonderland, Xplor.

Ep. 12: More Cruisin' to Mexico! Sam's Review of the Carnival Dream

Globe Revealed — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 04:21:21 +0000

After we all cruised to Mexico on the Allure of the Seas, one member of our cast, Sam, decided to take another cruise with his friends, this time on the Carnival Dream. Hear Sam’s review of the Dream and how it stacks up against Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas among other exciting adventures.

Ep. 11: Visiting Mexico on a Cruise Ship! Our review of the Allure of the Seas

Globe Revealed — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:00:18 +0000

There are many ways to visit Mexico and many places to visit. We recently traveled to Mexico on a cruise ship, setting sail on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. Listen in to hear about the megaship, some of the fun things to do, and how we enjoyed our ports of call in Honduras and...

Ep. 10: Who Knew Immigration Also Goes the Other Direction!

Globe Revealed — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 02:17:59 +0000

In a world of remote work and people choosing cheaper places to live that aren’t necessarily close to their office, Mexico, particularly Mexico City, has become a destination. In this episode, we discuss how more and more Americans are choosing to move south of the border and how Mexico is encouraging this phenomenon.

Ep. 9: Tacos and Volcanos Oh My!

Globe Revealed — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 19:18:23 +0000

Sam and Scott talk about their recent visit to Mexico City where they had lots of great food, as usual, including our favorite tacos, and visited one of the most imposing volcanos you’ll ever see, El Popocatepetl.

Ep. 8: Our picks for the Top 5 museums to visit in Mexico City

Globe Revealed — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:34:47 +0000

Mexico City has some of the greatest museums in the world and, having lived there for seven years, we visited a lot of them. In this episode, we each choose our favorite museum to compare and contrast. If you visit Mexico City, a trip to the museum is a must!

Ep. 7: International Living's List of the Best Places to Live in Mexico as a U.S. Expat; We'll Give You Our Take

Globe Revealed — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:38:47 +0000

International Living recently came out with their list of the 7 best places in Mexico to live as a U.S. expat. We’ll share the list and our take on the various locations they recommend. We’ll also provide some perspective on the appeal to various types of expats, such as families with children, retirees, etc.

Ep. 6: Christmas in Mexico: Experiencing the Holidays South of the Border

Globe Revealed — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:58:02 +0000

Since it’s the Christmas season, we thought we would share with you some of our experiences during the holidays in Mexico. You’ll learn some fun facts about the piñata, Mexican traditional celebrations and stories that will make you want to spend your next Christmas south of the border.

Ep. 5: Never Been to Mexico? Hear From a First-Timer

Globe Revealed — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 22:47:29 +0000

In this episode, we welcome our first guest to Mexico Revealed, Melissa’s new husband, Mike. Mike had never been to Mexico before he married Melissa, but in just over a year of marriage, Mike has now traveled to Mexico three times. Hear what it’s like from a first-time visitor from the U.S. Mike shares his thoughts on the places he visited, activities, food, and even traffic! In addition, we also introduce a new segment to the podcast, Mexico Travel Update, in which we share some of the latest news for Mexico tourism.

Ep. 4: Back to Mexico City; Mexico vs. Canada Travel

Globe Revealed — Sat, 02 Oct 2021 00:31:00 +0000

In this episode, we discuss our recent trip to Mexico City in July, some of the fun things we did in spite of Covid, and what it’s like traveling there during Covid. Also, Caroline shares with us tales from her recent trip to Canada and how that compares to Mexico travel.

Ep. 3: Who Wants a Taco?; Food in Mexico City

Globe Revealed — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:30:43 +0000

In this episode, we’re all about great food in one of the biggest cities in the world, Mexico City. Learn about traditional Mexican dining customs, some of our favorite restaurants, and a detailed discussion on the greatest invention Mexico has ever produced: the TACO!

Ep. 2: Traveling to Mexico right now; Puerto Vallarta

Globe Revealed — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 02:25:16 +0000

In Episode 2 of Mexico Revealed, with Melissa and Scott having recently traveled to Mexico, we discuss what it’s like with Covid protocols and such. What can you expect when traveling to Mexico under current conditions? Then Melissa shares with us some of her fun experiences in the classic Mexico beach town of Puerto Vallarta.

Ep. 1: 5 Great Beaches in Mexico

Globe Revealed — Thu, 20 May 2021 08:54:00 +0000

Welcome to the Mexico Revealed podcast! In our first episode, we give a brief introduction on who we are, why we know so much about Mexico, and then share five of our favorite beaches south of the border. After having lived in Mexico as a family for seven years and traveling all over the country, we’re excited to share many of the things we experienced in that beautiful country.