Long Jaunt
Six continents. Thirty countries. Two laptops. Come along on a trip around the world.
Seriously, this around the world ticket is for you.
Over the next eight months, the Boston-based Longjaunt team will be traveling the world, and they're packing you in their bags for the ride. We invite you to share your photos along the way and tell your story.
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January: Mexico
The best of Mexico City
A quarter of the way through their trip, the Longjaunt team reflects on their journey so far, including their love for Mexico City, a glittery capital city with no shortage of culture.
Chinese food in Mexico?
Authentic Cantonese Chinese food in Mexico? Experience the flavors of China with Long Jaunt during their final meal in Mexico.
City of ruins
The ancient city of Palenque still serves as the home to crumbling Mayan ruins leftover from 800 A.D.
Palm trees and sunsets
LongJaunt does the relaxing for you by taking in a sunset and relaxing on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
A city rebuilds itself
Visit the "beautiful village" Villahermosa and watch as the town begins to rebuild itself following a flood.
Life at the Zocalo
Fancy Mexican drinks, ornate architecture and always entertaining street musicians can all be found in Oaxaca's center zócalo.
Oaxacan culinary adventures
LongJaunt went on an Oaxacan food binge that filled their stomachs to the brim. From grasshoppers to chocolate to mezcal, give your taste buds a treat.
Get a close shave
After more than a week on the road, the grizzled look Long Jaunt has grown had to go. Get a close shave in Mexico.
Fight night
What happens when you combine a circus, a soap opera and dirty punches? You get Lucha Libre (free fight). Pick a fighter and see how they fare.
Exploring Puebla
See how Spanish, German, and Lebanese heritage make for a vibrant, eclectic cityscape that should not be missed in Puebla.
Learning to dance the salsa
Spicy like it’s namesake, salsa dancing features fast feet, gyrating hips, and a hypnotic beat. Work those quick feet and take a salsa lesson.
Jam along with the mariachi bands
Forget the DJ and hire a mariachi band for your next party. Head to Plaza Garibaldi and find a band of your liking.
Exploring Mexico City's architecture
Mexico City’s architecture ranges from ancient to the ornate to the extravagant. Catch some stellar views from Mexico City.
Ice skating on the Zócalo
Mexico City’s sprawling Zócalo is usually just a breathtaking square where history and human bustle meet. Now it's for first-time ice skaters. Take a spin on one of the world's largest rinks.
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