It’s not unusual for Brian Hart Hoffman and I to travel together with one goal in mind: to find the best-baked goods an area has to offer.For this journey to San Miguel, we were joined by our photographer, Kyle Carpenter.As we drove through the narrow cobblestone streets in the historic center of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, I was overstimulated in the best of ways.

There’s nothing I love more than seeing and discovering places for the first time, and I had high expectations for San Miguel.It’s one of Brian’s most-loved spots in the world, and my mother has fond memories of her visit with friends a decade ago.Plus, we had our new friend and local guide, Jose De Anda, by our side giving us a crash course in all things San Miguel, including its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The unassuming exteriors of casas and businesses are painted in varying sunset shades of rust, sienna, and gold.But don’t let the simple façades fool you.Once you enter their elaborate wooden doors, often adorned by ornate hand knockers, you’ll find serene inner courtyards perfect for enjoying the mild climate of San Miguel.

As you wander about the pedestrian-friendly city, you’ll quickly learn that directions are based on proximity to the towering pink Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel.This neo-Gothic church was built in 1709 and sits adjacent to El

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