Janine in The World, Mexico Edition

 Hey there! Let’s be friends!

Hi! I’m Janine, a Mexico-obsessed Canadian who spent over 10 years living as an expat in southern Mexico. 

I’ve called Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo and Xalapa, Veracruz home, and I’ve visited almost all of Mexico’s 32 states (not that I’m into counting), and every single one of them has something unique and special to offer and has helped me learn about myself. I would not be the person I am today without this experience of traveling, living, and most importantly, creating the Janine In The World brand. That has been the most satisfying in terms of personal growth.

Managing my website, creating articles, and most importantly administering a 32,000+ subscribers of JanineIntheWorld’s Private Facebook group still doesn’t feel like a job to me. JanineintheWorld.com is what helps sustain me financially, and I appreciate every single website visitor that gets valuable information and insights from my website. And, even though I have a consistent theme in my Janine in the World Travel website, which I’ve spent many years creating, it is that Janine in the World is about adventure, responsible travel, and the courage to continue learning even if you feel out of place and inspiring other women to not be afraid to travel to new places on their own.

Yes, I even lived in Tlaxcala

I know what it’s like to be a solo woman on the road, longing for community. I’ve weathered culture shock, made all kinds of embarrassing Spanish-language blunders, and endured the many difficulties that come with life in a foreign country.

While solo travel and expat life have tested my resolve, I wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything.

I’ve poured my years of experience into this blog and my Female Travelers in Mexico Facebook community.

Whether you’re starting out as a new expat or heading on a trip to Mexico, I hope you’ll find my content and resources helpful!

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🏨 What’s the best way to find accommodation in Mexico?

Expedia.com is wonderful specifically for reserving high-end luxury hotels and resorts and is by far the best for reserving flights. Booking.com is awesome for affordable hotels in Mexico. VRBO specializes in apartment and house rentals, making it a wonderful place to find long-term stays.

✈️ What’s the best way to find affordable flights?

In my experience traveling to and within Mexico, I LOVE Expedia.com because they simplify rate comparisons between different airlines. I’ve always come back to Expedia.com because of how wide the selection is of airlines to choose from that go to Mexico. Great pricing is another reason, too!

💸 How should I exchange money in Mexico?

Have you ever heard of the company named WISE? WISE is an app that offers the best solutions for individuals and businesses traveling internationally, providing the fastest and most cost-effective way to convert money into a foreign country’s local currency. It is the least expensive and fastest way to transfer money from your home country’s bank to one in a foreign country.

🚖 How do I find a safe airport transfer?

I recommend GetYourGuide.com for airport transfers anywhere in Mexico. It’s almost as excellent and simple to use as Uber, in my humble opinion. I’ve used them LOTS.

🚗 What’s the best way to find rental cars in Mexico?

I recommend Booking.com. What I’ve found is that their price comparison tool is updated multiple times daily, making it easy to find and prepare to snag the best deal possible because of the inclusion of fire sale types of discounts.

Other companies don’t include these short-lived discounts in their price comparison because they sync once a day (typically overnight) with each rental car company. The Booking.com tool for comparing rental car prices is what I use for car rentals in Mexico. I’ve yet to have complaints about them.

🚐 How do I book bus tickets online in Mexico?

Book your tickets with Busbud—the site is in English and takes foreign credit cards.

🤿 How do I find cool activities and tours in Mexico?

TripAdvisor is the usual website and service I use for finding fun things to do; it has great options and it’s much faster to book with them since they organize their personalized recommendations for you if you’re signed in.

🇲🇽 How can I experience Mexico like a local?

Travelers can hire a local guide through GetyourGuide.com. You’ll be able to tailor tours based on your interests—it’s basically like experiencing a destination with a local bestie!

🧳 What’s the best luggage for Mexico?

Unless you’re staying at a resort, a travel pack is recommended. I’ve used travel backpack from Osprey for the last 8+ years. 

👯‍♀️ How do I connect with fellow travelers in Mexico?

Join my Female Travelers in Mexico Facebook group, a supportive community of fellow Mexico travel enthusiasts, where you can find answers to all your travel questions!

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Join my Female Travelers in Mexico Facebook group, a supportive community of fellow Mexico travel enthusiasts, where you can find answers to all your travel questions!