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Reading Time: 4 minutesIn this post we share photos from Xochimilco, Mexico City’s famous canal system that dates to Mesoamerica’s PostClassic period (A.D. 950-1521). This area is significant for its ingenuity in agriculture that enabled pre-Hispanic people, and later the Aztecs, to create a food surplus.

In present day Xochimilco continues to be used as a source of food and vegetation, with visitors enjoying rides on the flower-garlanded boats through the canals.

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Reading Time: 2 minutesRegardless of the size of your budget, tracking your spending provides details around your habits.

This post describes how tracking your spending when traveling can inform future budget decisions.

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post provides ideas for food to pack for flights.

In our post, In-Flight Essentials, we discuss how you should plan to pack your own food for your next flight. Airlines provide snacks for purchase and a full meal for a long-haul flight, but it’s often the case that what is on offer is disappointing or will not meet your dietary requirements (even with a special meal request).

That’s why we recommend packing the amount of food you would need to feel full if every bit of food offered from the airline didn’t meet you needs. This is especially true if you have food allergies or sensitivities.