I Came Back to Mexico… But I’m Not the Same Person

A New Chapter in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

After a long break, I’m back with the first episode of a new six-part series called Details. In this episode, I share the daily routine I’ve been building since settling in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and the small rituals helping me feel grounded in this chapter. Find me on Instagram @KaphrynLee [https://www.instagram.com/kaphrynlee/] Sign up for my newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com [https://www.slowtraveldiaries.com/]

Looking Back: Tel Aviv, Israel

Thinking back on Tel Aviv. A city that surprised me, felt easy to settle into, and showed me a completely different side of the region than I expected. Sign up for my newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com [https://www.slowtraveldiaries.com/] Reach out to me on Instagram at @KaphrynLee [https://www.instagram.com/kaphrynlee/]

Looking Back: Beirut and Jerusalem

In part one of this short series, I’m reflecting on my time in Beirut, Lebanon, and Jerusalem, and sharing what stayed with me years later — the beauty, the history, and what travel there taught me. Don't forget to sign up for my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com [https://www.slowtraveldiaries.com/] TAP HERE [https://www.slowtraveldiaries.com/#newsletter] to sign up now :)

Coming Back to Playa del Carmen, Mexico in 2026

After two years away, I’m back in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In this episode, I talk about returning with more perspective, what this place gave me then, and why it feels meaningful to be here again now. Don't forget to join my free monthly newsletter! Head to SlowTravelDiaries.com [https://www.slowtraveldiaries.com/] to sign up now!

A Neighborhood Guide (and Why I'm Leaving Mexico City)

In this episode, I’m taking you through the Mexico City neighborhoods I’ve been exploring — Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, and Del Valle — sharing what they actually feel like day to day, where I’ve been eating, and how I spend my weekends here. And at the end, I share something I didn’t expect to say this soon — I’ve decided to leave Mexico City. I talk about why, what I learned about myself in these three months, and how listening to your body and your preferences is sometimes the most honest decision you can make. Don't forget to sign up for my monthly newsletter at SlowTravelDiaries.com [https://www.slowtraveldiaries.com/]