When I heard an important Filipino Christmas Mass was being celebrated in Phoenix, Arizona for the first time ever, I picked up my camera and headed to historic St. Mary’s Basilica for SIMBANG GABI.

During my trip to Mexico City, I couldn’t help but take the chance to learn more about a special holiday known as Dia de Muertos.

Main reason being, this same celebration is also honored in the Philippines. 🇲🇽 ❤️ 🇵🇭

Before my recent trip to Mexico City, I discovered Doctora Paulina Machuca’s research about the forgotten history that closely ties together the culture and traditions of the Philippines with Mexico.

Riding the Mexico City Metro during one of the busiest times of the year (Dia de Los Muertos AND the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix) is an adventure I'll never forget.

Both Mexico and the Philippines were colonized by Spain in 1521 and became one nation under Spanish rule for several hundred years.

Today, you can quite literally taste this shared history through the food. So during my visit to Mexico City, I booked a food tour with Eat Mexico and ate everything I could get my hands on.