DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Rob takes a solo journey to long-beleaguered El Salvador for the first time, hoping for a safe and relaxing trip to the beach and interior. While enjoying the fruits of the new, safer, and more secure El Salvador, he contemplates whether it is worth the apparent degradation of democratic freedoms for residents or travelers (You won't find this episode airing on TV). 

Rob begins his trip to Mexico in Mexico City in the upscale neighborhood for Narvarte.

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Rob continues his exploration of Mexico City's Centro Historico with a stop at a pulqueria. 

Rob rounds out his exploration of El Centro Historico in Mexico City by exploring Musicians' row, Bolivar Street and of course, the iconic Zocolo followed by some delicious (trust us) vegetarian enchiladas!

Rob heads to Oaxaca City for the first time and immediately hits up the Central Market for a lunch of Tlayuda followed by a Mezcal and Cocoa Chocolate tasting. He winds up the day witnessing a colorful and raucous wedding celebration.

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Rob winds up his travels in Oaxaca City with a tasty dish of guacamole and grasshoppers (chapulines) and meets a surprising fellow traveler.

After years of hearing about Puerto Escondido, Rob finally embarks on his first trip to this once-quaint fishing village on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, as he revels in the laid-back lifestyle of Zicatela Beach.

Rob winds up his visit to Puerto Escondido, Mexico with a beautiful hike up Punto Zicatela to see the bucolic Playa La Barra and a spectacular view of an epic sunset.