Books by Julie Meade

Moon San Miguel de Allende: With Guanajuato & Queretaro: Art & Architecture, Local Flavors & Festivals, Day Trips (Moon Latin America & Caribbean Travel Guide)

by Moon Travel Guides, Julie Meade

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Moon Mexico City (Travel Guide)

by Julie Meade

Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: experience this beguiling metropolis with Moon Mexico City.

Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps or follow a self-guided walk through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoods See the Sights: Wander the ruins of Tenochtitlán at the Museo del Templo Mayor or visit Frida Kahlo's home. Explore the colorful Mercado de la Merced, admire Mexico City's sleek contemporary art museum, or venture into the past at the National Museum of Anthropology Get a Taste of the City: Feast on tacos al pastor from a street stand or indulge in the foodie scene with a multicourse meal of creative ceviche and mole negro dishes. Sip tequila and snack on botanas with locals at a cantina, belly up to the bar at a taqueria, or try Oaxacan-style chiles rellenos at a beloved family-owned spot Bars and Nightlife: Sip your way through a dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal hideaways Trusted Advice: Julie Meade, who lived in Mexico for 10 years, shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her beloved city Itineraries and Day Trips: Head out to Cuernavaca, Puebla, or the ancient pyramid ruins of Teotihuacán or follow itineraries ranging from family friendly tours to a lazy market Saturday, all accessible by bus, train, or public transit Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps so you can explore on your own, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go Handy Tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture of Mexico City, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag

With Moon Mexico City's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city.

Exploring more of Mexico? Check out Moon San Miguel de Allende or Moon Yucatán Peninsula. Looking for another world-class city? Try Moon Buenos Aires.

Moon San Miguel de Allende: With Guanajuato & Querétaro (Travel Guide)

by Julie Meade

Immerse yourself in San Miguel's baroque architecture, thriving art scene, and local flavors with Moon San Miguel de Allende. Inside you'll find:

Flexible, strategic itineraries, from a week covering the best of San Miguel to three days exploring the art and architecture of the city The top sights and unique experiences: Admire colonial architecture and browse contemporary art galleries and streetside markets. Soak in a hot spring, sample mezcal, and snack on gorditas. Stroll the Franciscan missions of the Sierra Gorda or enjoy the mariachis serenading diners on the sidewalks. Celebrate Mexico's independence at the colorful parades of the fiestas patrias, or indulge in handmade tamales before siesta time Focused advice from expat Julie Doherty Meade, who shares her passion for the vida mexicana In-depth coverage of San Miguel de Allende and vicinity, Guanajuato, and Querétaro Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, culture, history, and neighborhoods Essential insight for travelers on health and safety, transportation, and accommodations, as well as a handy Spanish phrasebook

With Moon San Miguel de Allende's practical tips and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.

Looking for más Mexico? Check out Moon Cancún & Cozumel, Moon Los Cabos, or Moon Mexico City.

Moon San Miguel de Allende: Including Guanajuato & Querétaro (Moon Handbooks)

by Julie Meade

Professional writer and longtime Mexico resident Julie Doherty Meade offers up the inside scoop on San Miguel de Allende, from Querétaro to Guanajuato. Doherty also provides original trip itinerary ideas, including "Art Lover's Tour," and "Desert Chill." Complete with tips on the best museums, historic sights, shopping, and food in the region, Moon San Miguel de Allende gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

Moon MapGuide New York City

by Julie Meade

Moon MapGuide New York City puts the best the Big Apple has to offer at your fingertips. This compact guide has the essentials of New York City's must-see neighborhoods all on discreet fold-out maps.

Colored tabs make it easy to quickly flip to the location and activity you want. Find exactly what you're looking for—whether that's grabbing a bite to eat in the East Village, shopping for upscale fashion in Soho, sipping rooftop cocktails in the Meatpacking District, or catching a show in Midtown—without wading through information you don't need.

Moon MapGuide New York City covers the following neighborhoods:

Lower Manhattan, Tribeca, and Chinatown
West Village and Soho
East Village and the Lower East Side
Chelsea and the Garment District
Gramercy Park and Union Square
Midtown West
Midtown East
Upper West Side
Upper East Side
Harlem and Morningside Heights

Using Moon MapGuide New York City:
Two Ways to Navigate: Scan the map to find locations in your area to visit or explore, or browse listings to find a specific place you want to visit.
Orientation Essentials: Landmarks, shopping districts, and Metro stops are always prominently marked on the map, so it's easy to find your bearings.
Color-Coded: Color grid coordinates pinpoint locations on each map, eliminating time-consuming searches.

Moon Mexico City

by Julie Meade

Experience the Life of the City with Moon Travel Guides!

Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: explore the contrasts of this beguiling metropolis with Moon Mexico City.

• Experience the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow a self-guided walk through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoods
• See the Sights: Wander the ruins of Tenochtitlán at the Museo del Templo Mayor or visit Frida Kahlo's home. Explore the colorful of Mercado de la Merced, admire Mexico City's sleek contemporary art museum, or venture into the past at the National Museum of Anthropology
• Get a Taste of the City: Sample your way through charming cantinas and cutting-edge cuisine, before polishing it off with traditional pulque
• Bars and Nightlife: A dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal-centric hideaways means that Mexico City parties well after the sun goes down
• Trusted Advice: Julie Meade spent 10 years in living in Mexico, and she shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her beloved city
• Itineraries and Day Trips: Head out to Cuernavaca, Puebla, or the ancient pyramid ruins of Teotihuacán, or follow itineraries ranging from family friendly tours to a lazy market Saturday, all accessible by bus, train, or public transit
• Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps so you can explore on your own
• Handy Tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture of Mexico City, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag

With Moon Mexico City's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insider's view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.

Looking to experience more world-class cities? Try Moon Buenos Aires. Exploring more of Mexico? Check out Moon San Miguel de Allende or Moon Yucatán Peninsula.

Moon Mexico City Neighborhood Walks, Street Food and Nightlife, Art and Architecture

by Moon Travel Guides, Julie Meade

Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: experience this bustling metropolis with Moon Mexico City.

• Experience the city: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps or follow self-guided walks through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoods
• See the sights: Wander the ruins of Tenochtitlán at the Museo del Templo Mayor or visit Frida Kahlo's home. Explore the colorful Mercado de la Merced, admire Mexico City's sleek contemporary art museum, or venture into the past at the National Museum of Anthropology
• Get a taste of the city: Feast on tacos al pastor from a street stand or indulge in the foodie scene with a multicourse meal of creative ceviche and mole negro dishes. Sip tequila and snack on botanas with locals at a cantina, belly up to the bar at a taqueria, or try Oaxacan-style chiles rellenos at a beloved family-owned spot
• Bars and nightlife: Sip your way through a dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal hideaways
• Trusted advice: Julie Meade, who lived in Mexico for 10 years, shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her beloved city
• Itineraries and day trips: Head out to Cuernavaca, Puebla, or the ancient pyramid ruins of Teotihuacán or follow itineraries ranging from family-friendly tours to a lazy market Saturday, all accessible by bus, train, or public transit
• Full-color photos and detailed maps so you can explore on your own, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go

With Moon Mexico City's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city.



Exploring more of Mexico? Check out Moon Oaxaca or Moon Yucatán Peninsula.



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