Finding Your Travel Community: A Mexico City Day of the Dead Adventure

What happens when you throw three adventurous travelers into Mexico City during Day of the Dead? Magic. Chaotic, unpredictable, sometimes frustrating magic. In this episode, Laura sits down with Stacey, Betsy, and Megan to relive their unforgettable journey through one of Mexico's most sacred celebrations. You'll hear about Megan's 45-minute battle with acrophobia in a hot air balloon, a shaman cleansing that revealed everyone's reproductive health secrets, and the epic traffic disaster that turned their welcome dinner into a midnight taco run. But this episode isn't just about the adventure—it's about why Laura is saying goodbye to this trip. The overtourism during Day of the Dead has reached a tipping point, conflicting with her core mission to take travelers off the beaten path and support destinations that genuinely need tourism. It's a conversation about responsible travel, cultural immersion, and knowing when to let go.