Episode 54: Mexico City, But Make It a Girls Trip

What happens when a girls’ trip finally leaves the group chat and becomes a real adventure?In this episode of the Prescription to Travel MD Podcast, Dr. Courtney Downes is joined by Dr. Heather Bacala and nurse practitioner Andi Singer to recap their unforgettable weekend exploring Mexico City. What started as a birthday trip that almost didn’t happen quickly turned into a spontaneous getaway filled with tacos, cocktail bars, bike tours, and plenty of laughter along the way.From a taco bike tour through neighborhoods like Condesa and Roma Norte to late-night taco runs after a cocktail bar crawl, the group shares their favorite moments discovering the food, culture, and hidden speakeasy-style bars around the city. They also talk about visiting the colorful canals of Xochimilco, exploring Chapultepec Castle, and navigating a few travel mishaps along the way—including airport confusion and other moments that only happen when you’re traveling with friends.Beyond the travel stories, this episode highlights something deeper: the importance of saying yes to experiences, even when life feels busy. Between careers, families, and responsibilities, taking time away can feel impossible—but sometimes the best memories come from the trips you almost cancel.Whether you’re curious about Mexico City, planning your own girls’ trip, or just love hearing real travel stories, this episode is full of inspiration, laughs, and practical tips for making the most of a short getaway.Travel Tips From This EpisodeBook experiences through platforms like Viator for easy planningConsider a bike tour early in your trip to learn the layout of a cityTry local street food—even if you think you don’t like that cuisineTravel with people who are flexible and open to adventureSay yes to experiences—even if the trip wasn’t originally plannedFind Dr. Courtney Downes here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prescriptiontotravelmd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prescriptiontotravelmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PrescriptiontoTravelMD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prescription to Travel MD- Doctor’s Lounge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/3717624291786190⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Free Credit Card Consultation Here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prescriptiontotravelmd.com/credit-card-consultation-form⁠⁠Follow Dr. Heather Bacala here:⁠https://myobgynvegas.com/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drladybits?igsh=N29sdGJxbmNqYWhwFind Andi Singer here:https://www.instagram.com/andi_yourpediatricnp/https://www.instagram.com/thepediatriccollective/