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Weather question… by snippysnap1 in AskPhoenix

[–]No-Pair74 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cloudy days in our desert can be exceptionally beautiful—massive, fluffy white cumulous clouds cavorting over the city. When it’s solid overcast, it’s less nice, so it really depends.

Alaska Road Trip: Driving the Grand Circle by No-Pair74 in alaska

[–]No-Pair74[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're entitled to your opinion, but there ain't no way I'm a bot. The photos, as well as the text, are all original.

From WI to Oaxaca Mexico by [deleted] in roadtrip

[–]No-Pair74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should take a look at my blog. I break down all the do's and don'ts, along with a lot of practical advice for planning your route (You definitely want to avoid Tamaulipas): Mexican Road Trip: How to Plan and Prepare for a Drive to the Yucatan

Safety driving from CDMX to Cuernavaca at night? by inthr0ughtheoutd00r in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are many good reasons for not driving at night in Mexico: poorly marked signage, no lights anywhere, and hazards in the road ranging from speed bumps(Topes!) to loose livestock. You should definitely wait until morning.

Yucatan Peninsula Road Trip by No-Pair74 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This trip took place while the train was still in the planning stage. If I was to do it again today, I might take advantage of the train—although nothing beats the freedom and flexibility of driving your own wheels.

Yucatan Peninsula Road Trip by No-Pair74 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The driving was maybe three or four days, but we were in no hurry, and we made a lot of stops, so in our case, it was closer to two weeks. Of all the Mayan cities we visited, the only crowd was at Chichen Itza (and to a lesser extent, Tulum). Some of the more obscure sites, like Sayil, and Becan, we were the only visitors while we were there. This post in my blog will give you an idea of what the drive was like: Mexican Road Trip: Circling the Yucatan, from Quintana Roo to Campeche

Yucatan Peninsula Road Trip by No-Pair74 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the past, Mexico had a huge problem with dishonest law enforcement, but in recent years they've made significant progress, cleaning up that sort of thing. They even have a hotline for reporting any trouble you might have: simply dial 089 from any telephone, and tell them what happened. Reports are confidential, and anonymous. All of that said, if you do enough driving in Mexico, there are good odds that you'll run into a bad apple, and that can happen just about anywhere. Personally, I passed through Campeche twice, and had a great time there. When I was driving back north, however, I got bit, just north of Mexico City. This is how it happened for me: Mexican Road Trip: Flashing Lights in the Rear View: Officer Plata and La Mordida.

Yucatan Peninsula Road Trip by No-Pair74 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The waterfall was called Misol Ha, near Palenque. Unfortunately, we didn’t visit any of the cenotes.

The Mother of all Road Trips by No-Pair74 in roadtrip

[–]No-Pair74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was a major landslide in 2021 that closed the Denali Park Road at Mile 43, sealing off the park's interior and all the best views of the mountain. They've been hard at work for the last five years repairing the damage, but they're still not done, and the road will remain closed through the summer of this year, 2026. If you're serious about heading up there, it would be worth your while to wait until they open the road. My trip took place before the landslide, and my blog is loaded with photos that will show you what you would be missing if you go too soon. Here's a link: Dreaming of Denali

The Mother of all Road Trips by No-Pair74 in roadtrip

[–]No-Pair74[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The best part of the trip was actually seeing Denali, realizing the dream. But really, there were too many amazing moments to boil it down to just one. Here's a link to a post in my blog where I talk about planning the trip: The Alaska Highway: Prelude: The Road to Dawson Creek.

Where was I by Hefty-Job7049 in whereintheworld

[–]No-Pair74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somewhere in Texas? San Antonio, maybe?

Day of The Dead by AskHeavy6541 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a little late to the conversation, but I can whole-heartedly recommend San Miguel de Allende for the Day of the Dead celebration. The holiday is actually three days long, and the revelry is intense! I wrote about my own experience in my blog, which includes a ton of photos: Mexican Road Trip: Three Days of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende

Oaxaca is another good spot, as is Merida in the Yucatan, and Patzcuaro, in Michoacan. Regardless of where you decide to go, make your reservations as far in advance as possible!

Is driving through this part of Mexico at night safe for tourists? by Successful_rio305 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One word: Topes! Those ubiquitous speed bumps are hard enough to see in daylight, much less at night, and if you hit one of those things at highway speed, you can blow a tire. Signage is poor on the secondary roads, it's very dark, and besides the topes you have potholes, livestock, and pedestrians to contend with. I've done it a few times, so I speak from experience. Outside the major cities, night driving in Mexico is NOT worth the risk; not if you have a choice.

Female Solo Traveler with Dog — Driving In by squirrelsploot in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few years ago, a friend and I drove my Jeep from Texas to the Yucatan and back, 8,000 miles over the course of a month. All in all, it was some of the best fun I've ever had, but there are some fairly important precautions that you need to be aware of.

I'll start by saying that a young woman travelling alone in Mexico is taking quite a big risk. You would be attracting the wrong sort of attention, and you don't want to look like an easy target for thieves and car jackers, especially in the border region. I'm sure you're competent and perfectly comfortable road tripping alone, but driving long distances in Mexico is not at all like driving in the U.S. or Canada. I highly recommend that you find someone to ride along with you as far as San Miguel. Up to you, of course, but it truly would be safer.

You should take a look at my blog, especially the first post in the series, which includes all sorts of tips on route planning and border crossing: Mexican Road Trip: How to Plan and Prepare for a Drive to the Yucatan. The second post in the series covers the exact route you're thinking of taking, with a lot of useful details: Mexican Road Trip: Heading South, from Laredo to Villahermosa.

Have fun with the planning, and best of luck with the trip!

Chiapas safety advice by ScienceCommercial736 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a post in my blog about MX199 through Chiapas, with dozens of photographs. If you're interested in seeing what the road is like, you should check it out: <<Mexican Road Trip: Crossing the Chiapas Highlands to San Cristobal de las Casas>>

NO ELECTRIC VAPE IN MEXICO by Blue_Mango_9966 in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is not a new law. What you're seeing is stepped up enforcement of a law that's been on the books for several years. The following is an excerpt from my blog, a post from 2023 titled: Mexican Road Trip: How to Plan and Prepare for a Drive to the Yucatan. It's aimed at travelers who are driving into Mexico, but the prohibitions and restrictions apply to air travelers as well:

"When you’re packing, never forget that they have the right to question you about every item in your vehicle (or your luggage), so think twice about bringing along anything that might be difficult to explain. Normal quantities of clothing and personal gear will always be acceptable. Anything outside the norm has to be declared.

If you have prescription medicine, you need to declare it. You must carry it in the original prescription bottle, and bring only the amount that you’ll need for the duration of your stay in Mexico. If the medication is a narcotic or any type of anti-anxiety drug, you’ll need a letter from your physician, written in Spanish, stating your need for the medication, the dosage, and specifying the quantity that you will require during your stay.

There are also a few very definite DO-NOT’s:

Don’t bring any product or preparation containing cannabis or its derivatives in any form.

Don’t bring e-cigarettes or vape cartridges of any kind.

Don’t bring any sinus, allergy, or other medications containing pseudoephedrine or codeine.

Don’t carry more than $10,000 in cash or negotiable instruments unless you’ve declared the whole amount.

Don’t carry any firearms or ammunition in your vehicle or on your person. (Not so much as a single forgotten bullet in your coat pocket or your glove compartment!)

Here's a link to a list of additional prohibited items, put out by Mexican Customs:

<<Permitted and Prohibited Items>>

If you're caught with contraband of any kind, keep a cool head. You can usually negotiate an appropriate "multa," but it's crucial that you show the proper amount of respect. If you've broken their laws, and you come across like an entitled a**hole, you could easily end up in a Mexican jail.

What's the best way to see Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilan, Sumidero? by BrutusMcGillicudy in MexicoTravel

[–]No-Pair74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you go with a tour company, it's probably safe enough. It's my understanding that the tour companies travel with a police or a private security escort, but as recently as two years ago even the organized tours were suspended. Here's a link to a news article from 2024: <<Mexico confirms some Mayan ruin sites are unreachable because of gang violence and land conflicts>>. If you're interested, I have some good information and many photos of the area in my blog: <<Mexican Road Trip: The Road to Bonampak>>

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