Hi! I’m Mark, the New Mexico Travel Guy and welcome to my “New Mexico and Beyond” blog. This blog documents my travels within the great State of New Mexico as I chip away at visiting EVERY town in my home state of New Mexico. But rather than check off a list of places as quickly as possible, I intend to savor it by writing a new blog post every...
Everything you need to know about visiting the Breaking Bad statue in Albuquerque, and a few surprises from the statue unveiling day!
History of San Antonito, New Mexico and its historical church: San Antonito Catholic Mission Church and Cemetery (aka Nuestro Señor de Mapimi Church)
I’ve driven by the road to the town of Cerrillos countless times while traveling from my home in Sandia Park to Santa Fe via the picturesque Turquoise Trail, also known as Highway 14. But I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve never actually been there. Similarly, just ten minutes past the quirky artist village of Madrid, a large sculpture of an origami...
At first glance, you’d think New Mexico and Japan have very little in common, other than some good Japanese restaurants. Heck, even that may come as a surprise. Sushi in New Mexico? Yes, despite being landlocked in a high desert, we have some good sushi restaurants. You may also be surprised to learn that one of Albuquerque’s sister cities is Sasebo...
One person's junk is another person's art: A fun, quirky stop along the Turquoise Trail (Hwy 14) between the East Mountains of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico
Travel tips gleaned from an embarrassingly short stay in Buenos Aires, highlighting what to expect when transferring between the EZE and AEP airports, visiting the Japanese Garden, and seeking out the best steak and choripán in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos, Aires, Argentina.
Beautiful scenery, chocolate, craft beer, alpine activities, and a European feel make Bariloche a unique city to explore during your visit to Argentina.
Everything you need to know about hiking Las Torres a Chileno Trail to the Torres del Paine viewpoint - one of the most iconic hiking trails in Patagonia, if not the world.
Travel advice for driving a rental car from El Calafate, Argentina to Torres del Paine, Chile, and back.
Glaciers, Lagoons, Car Races, DUI Checkpoints, and Meat on a Plate: Travel tips to help you make the most of your visit to El Calafate - the gateway to glaciers.