Travel Experience: Mexico

One of my biggest dreams has always been to travel the world🌎. So, for my blog this week, I want to share the story of my trip to Mexico!  This was my first time traveling without my parents, and honestly, I was pretty nervous at first. But I was lucky enough to be with the kindest people—people who took care of me and showed me around their beautiful country.

Before this trip, the only other country I had been to be the Philippines, where I grew up. Now, I can finally add Mexico to my list! And surprisingly, Mexico reminded me a lot of the Philippines. I had seen videos and heard stories about it, but being there in person was a whole different experience. The similarities were crazy—the food, the way we count in our languages, the fact that we both call our money "pesos." And while both countries have areas that are struggling, they also have some of the most stunning natural landscapes and historical architecture I’ve ever seen—especially the churches, which I completely fell in love with⛪

One of the funniest things that happened was people assuming I was Mexican. Because I’m Filipino with Hispanic ancestry, I wasn’t too shocked when at least five people came up to me and started speaking Spanish—but I had no idea how to respond!

We spent two weeks in Puerto Vallarta, staying at an all-inclusive hotel right by the beach, 🏖🌊🌞 and it was absolutely unreal. Free food, free drinks, non-stop entertainment—I felt so spoiled! One thing that blew my mind was how the hotel staff cleaned our room every single day for two weeks. The city itself was also incredible—the streets were so colorful, full of culture, and had some of the best food I’ve ever tasted.

This trip honestly changed the way I see the world. It made me realize how much I want to travel and experience different cultures. Now, I can’t wait to visit more countries and see what else is out there! If you're looking for an amazing travel destination, Mexico should definitely be at the top of your list.