Hi there! My name is Annie and I’m the writer, photographer, traveler, and vegan foodie behind Your Friend the Nomad.
I share travel tips for my favorite destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and beyond.
Based on my experiences as a digital nomad and avid traveler
And of course, I also share insider tips on the best vegan restaurants everywhere I go.
A few of my favorite travel experiences
- Solo traveling through Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, and Israel
- Floating down a Mayan-made canal in Sian Kaan, Mexico
- Swimming with hundreds of dolphins in the ocean near Puerto Escondido, Mexico
- Learning Spanish in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
- Roadtripping through Baja California Sur
- Swimming in the stunning Lake Atitlan in Guatemala
- Caribbean island cruise with Virgin Voyages
- Driving a scooter around Cozumel, Mexico
- Camping in the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan
- Beach hopping on St. Croix USVI
- Visiting ancient Roman ruins throughout the Mediterranean, and Mayan ruins throughout Latin America (I studied anthropology in college so I nerd out a little bit!)
Swimming beneath a waterfall in Baja California with my best friend/travel buddy/husband, Josh
Where I’ve worked remotely as a digital nomad
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
- Blue Creek, Belize
- Cancun, Mexico
- Tulum, Mexico
- Oaxaca, Mexico
- La Paz, Mexico
- San José del Cabo, Mexico
- New Orleans, USA
- Miami, USA
- Port Townsend, USA
Balandra Beach near La Paz, Mexico
Floating Gardens of Xochimilco in Mexico City
A hidden waterfall in Santiago Apoala, Oaxaca
My favorite vegan eats around the world
- Spicy Tofu Bahn Mi — ChuMinh Tofu, Seattle, WA
- Papas con Chorizo Taco — Herbívora, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Sopa Azteca & Aguachile — Fresh & Co., Mexico City
- Jean Pierre Pizza — Veggitalia, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Etno Sandwich — Etnofood, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Plate of the Day — Konojel Restaurant, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
- USA Taco — No Mames, Puerto Escondido, Mexico
- Mango Stir Fry — Madami, Berlin, Germany
- Chickepa Burger — Zona Veggie, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Hamburgesa Doble Queso — Santa Hierba, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Orange Chicken — Vegan Ramen Mei, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Falafel and Hummus — Afteem Restaurant, Bethlehem, Palestine
- Artichoke Melt Sandwich — Broadfork Cafe, Seattle, WA
- Screamers Pizza, New York, NY
Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca, Mexico