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The host of the opening game in 2026, Mexico City, also hosted the final in 1986, when Diego Maradona and Argentina beat West Germany 3-2.

What you need to know about travel to the FIFA World Cup

The US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 edition of the most-watched sporting event on the planet – the FIFA World Cup. But will cup travel be simple?

  • Julietta Jameson
The perfect snack, Mexican gorditas.

The sensationally tasty snack created by an ancient empire

When you dish up this delicious flatbread, you may also dish up long-held arguments as to its origins.

  • Ben Groundwater

This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location

On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate, this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.

  • Katherine Scott
Art is front and centre at Casa Malca.

Former property of world’s most notorious drug lord now a stunning hotel

Casa Malca, the reimagined former beach mansion of Pablo Escobar, isn’t trying to be an art hotel. But it could rival many modern art museums.

  • Katherine Scott
Poolside and seaside.

This Mexico resort elevates ‘all-inclusive’ to new levels of indulgence

This resort in Mexico elevates “all-inclusive” to a new level of indulgence. As the staff member who shows me to my room puts it – “we are here to spoil you”.

  • Rob McFarland
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Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico.

The ‘magical’ Mexican town that deserves more than a day-trip

Often visited as a day trip from Cabo San Lucas, the arty town of Todos Santos is well worth an extended stay.

  • Rob McFarland
Kukulkan pyramid at Chichen-Itza archaeological site, Yucatan, Mexico.

On a trip packed with mind-blowing experiences, one is priceless

An adventure through Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula mixes swimming in cenotes, spirituality, ancient ruins and home-cooked meals while helping transform lives.

  • Carolyn Beasley
Pozole – the Mexican stew.

This classic Mexican dish has a shocking origin story

This thick, hearty soup is a classic of Mexican cuisine, with a story of creation as fiery as any chilli that goes into it.

  • Ben Groundwater
Caesar salad is for people who don’t like salad.

The sensational salad for people who don’t like salad

Yes, there was a real-life Caesar behind this go-to dish, but it originates in a place that will likely surprise you.

  • Ben Groundwater
China's GDP is predicted to be $64.2 trillion in 2030. But Australian businesses are being advised not to disregard opportunities in other Asian nations.

Size matters: The world’s 10 best megacities you must visit

Whatever you desire in a big city, you will find it. Here’s how to embrace (and survive) some of the world’s top megacities.

  • Ben Groundwater

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