Today we are trying bugs for the first time! Bugs have been eaten in Mexico for thousands of years, and the tradition continues today. We were excited to find this restaurant in Playa del Carmen. The specific bugs that we tried were ant eggs (aka Escamoles), grasshoppers (aka Chapulines), and maguey worms (aka Chinicuiles). We washed it all down with an ancient drink that originated in prehispanic times: Pulque. Pulque is an alcoholic beverage that has been drunk for thousands of years! Our first time trying bugs was a BIG success, we really enjoyed the whole experience. I'd say we enjoyed some dishes more than other lol but many of them we would happily eat again. Both of our favorites were the Escamoles! Ofer put the Chapulines in second place but Emma preferred the Chinicuiles. If you'd like to try bugs, pulque, chiles en nogada, or any other of these tasty dishes, you can find them at Perla Pixan in Playa del Carmen Mexico. 🎙OUR GEAR 📷 CAMERA https://amzn.to/3bEpxsk LENS https://amzn.to/3cO5p6Z MICROPHONE https://amzn.to/2Y78YRK GORILLA POD https://amzn.to/2xTLG7o GOPRO https://amzn.to/2Y9fNlK ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/

Did you know there were whale sharks just off the coast of Cancun Mexico?! We accomplished a major bucket list item while in Mexico- swimming with whale sharks, the largest fish in the entire world! Cancun, and this entire region of Mexico, is most certainly open for tourism, and we highly recommend this tour. There were so many whale sharks swimming all around us, we could hardly believe what we were seeing. If you find yourself in or around Cancun during the whale shark season, you should definitely check out this tour if it's open! We went with the company DC Explorer and had a great time. 🎙OUR GEAR 📷 CAMERA https://amzn.to/3bEpxsk LENS https://amzn.to/3cO5p6Z MICROPHONE https://amzn.to/2Y78YRK GORILLA POD https://amzn.to/2xTLG7o GOPRO https://amzn.to/2Y9fNlK ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/

We're checking out Playa del Carmen Mexico in this vlog. We take a walk around to see what's open on 5th Ave and how to beach is looking. 2020 hasn't been the best year for travel, but Playa del Carmen is just as beautiful as ever. Mexico is still undergoing some restrictions, but there's still plenty to do on 5th Ave and throughout the rest of Playa del Carmen. The beach is still closed but there are rumours that the beaches will be opening later this month. 🎙OUR GEAR 📷 CAMERA https://amzn.to/3bEpxsk LENS https://amzn.to/3cO5p6Z MICROPHONE https://amzn.to/2Y78YRK GORILLA POD https://amzn.to/2xTLG7o GOPRO https://amzn.to/2Y9fNlK 💰Airbnb Discount Get $40 off + $15 towards an experience https://www.airbnb.com/c/emmam5273?currency=USD ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/

We're trying Mexican snacks while quarantining in Mexico. Quarantine is not mandatory when coming to Mexico (as of now) but we made the personal choice to quarantine for 2 weeks. In this vlog, we take you through our quarantine routine and use this as an opportunity to try several Mexican snacks. We have to say... Mexico has a strong snack scene! We might gain a few pounds while in Mexico. Some of the resources I mention in the vlog: https://coronavirus.gob.mx/semaforo/ https://qroo.gob.mx/sesa/semaforo-estatal-de-riesgo-epidemiologico https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ https://loqsea.com/ ✈️OUR GEAR https://www.emmaandofer.com/gear 💰Airbnb Discount Get $40 off + $15 towards an experience https://www.airbnb.com/c/emmam5273?currency=USD ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/

In this travel vlog, we're going to show you what international travel is like during a pandemic, specifically travel through Central America. We were a little nervous to travel during the pandemic but ultimately we feel it was the right decision for us. International travel is definitely different these days, the pandemic has changed a lot of procedures at international border crossings, airports, and during flights. We are staying within the Central America region but nonetheless, it was a long travel day. We hope you like this vlog, please don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe if you want to see what Mexico is like these days (after our self-imposed quarantine of course). 🎙OUR GEAR 📷 CAMERA https://amzn.to/3bEpxsk LENS https://amzn.to/3cO5p6Z MICROPHONE https://amzn.to/2Y78YRK GORILLA POD https://amzn.to/2xTLG7o GOPRO https://amzn.to/2Y9fNlK ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/

We figured it's time for another quarantine vlog! We've been in quarantine for 3 months in Guatemala during Covid. When the first Covid patient was announced in March, Guatemala went into a strict lockdown during - the whole country shut down and curfews were mandatory throughout. As you can see in our Quarantine Vlog, we spent a lot of time inside our airbnb... with the exception of an incredible walk to the local farm every week to get some groceries. 🎙OUR GEAR 📷 CAMERA https://amzn.to/3bEpxsk LENS https://amzn.to/3cO5p6Z MICROPHONE https://amzn.to/2Y78YRK GORILLA POD https://amzn.to/2xTLG7o GOPRO https://amzn.to/2Y9fNlK 💰Airbnb Discount Get $40 off + $15 towards an experience https://www.airbnb.com/c/emmam5273?currency=USD ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/

Covid 19 in Guatemala is something we never could have predicted. Guatemala went into a complete lockdown in March 2020 and we just happened to be in Lake Atitlan at the time. More about this experience in our Medium article: https://medium.com/@emmamoolav/stuck-in-guatemala-amidst-covid-19-what-happens-when-youre-home-is-nowhere-and-anywhere-1bdf5779cee4 🎙OUR GEAR 📷 CAMERA https://amzn.to/3bEpxsk LENS https://amzn.to/3cO5p6Z MICROPHONE https://amzn.to/2Y78YRK GORILLA POD https://amzn.to/2xTLG7o GOPRO https://amzn.to/2Y9fNlK ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/

See why Antigua is one of the must-see places in Central America in our travel vlog. A UNESCO world heritage site, for more than 200 years Antigua served as the seat of the military governor of the Spanish colony of Guatemala- a large region that included almost all of present-day Central America. First, we talk about the glorious weather in Antigua and some of the positioning of the city at an elevation of 5029ft. Then we walk to the very heart of Antigua: Parque Central (Central Park) with the fountain of the sirens at its center. Then we take a short walk to the Santa Catalina Arch, arguably the most famous landmark in all of Antigua if not all of Guatemala. The Santa Catalina Arch is not just a pretty tourist attraction, it was originally built with a very specific purpose. After lunch at the delicious Rincón Típico, we have a sweet treat at the Choco Museo (chocolate museum) while learning a little bit about how chocolate is made. Then it's off to another of Antigua's famous tourist destinations: the Convent of the Capuchinas (Convento Capuchinas). Like much of the historic city, the Convent of the Capuchinas was damaged during an earthquake many years ago, but it is still the perfect place to escape to when you want some peace and quiet. Lastly, we finish our day with some delicious Guatemalan coffee and catch a procession preparing for the famous Semana Santa. Unfortunately, Semana Santa (holy week) was canceled this year so we feel lucky to have seen this. We filmed this episode of Antigua Guatemala in March 2020. 🎙OUR GEAR 📷 CAMERA https://amzn.to/3bEpxsk LENS https://amzn.to/3cO5p6Z MICROPHONE https://amzn.to/2Y78YRK GORILLA POD https://amzn.to/2xTLG7o GOPRO https://amzn.to/2Y9fNlK 💰Airbnb Discount Get $40 off + $15 towards an experience https://www.airbnb.com/c/emmam5273?currency=USD ♥️Follow Us ♥️ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emmaandofer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emmaandofer/ Travel Blog - https://www.emmaandofer.com/