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Who knew over 20 years ago when Dave Miller first visited Mexico that it would become his adopted country.
Since that first visit, Dave has facilitated hundreds of groups traveling in Mexico. It takes a special person to be able to bridge the divide between the to cultures. Equally at home in the typical suburban three bedroom home in the United States or the small block home in a village in Mexico, Dave is that guy.
For the family who has never traveled in Mexico, to the person who is ready to venture off the typical tourist trail and explore something new, Dave Miller's Mexico brings a unique perspective. It is a perspective gleaned from years of travel and experiences that few will ever match.
Join him on his journey and experience Mexico as few have, step by step as he seeks to share the culture, the art, the food and the richest resource of all, the people of Mexico with you.
You’ve been walking all morning seeing the sites of the famous Plaza Tapatia in the historic city center of Guadalajara, the cultural heart of Mexico. You’re beat and are wondering where you can go, relax and get a great meal. Wonder no more! Two blocks off the famed plaza, in […]
I walked into the kitchen and saw the two Mexican women preparing a huge olla, [or pot] of some dark liquid. It looked like a semi-boiling cauldron of thick dark lava, like some unknown magical concoction. Having grown up in Southern California, I was pretty sure I knew what Mexican […]
Start with a great base of restauranteurs who love the traditional flavors of Mexico. Add a few spicy newcomers to the mix and then sprinkle in some mezcal to balance the tequileros and what have you got? The Taste of Mexico, direct from Los Angeles each October.The Taste is actually […]
Tacos…There might not be a better food in the world. Take a tortilla, itself a gift from the gods, hold it in your hand, fill it, decorate it and add a little hot sauce. It’s the perfect snack, or if you are walking the streets of Mexico City or Guadalajara […]
After some travel and a week off battling the flu, it’s good to be back. First up will be a look at an Austin institution, Torchy’s Tacos then a look back at the Taste of Mexico, an annual celebration of Mexico food and culture, held each year in downtown Los Angeles, California. […]
Normally when people think about Mexico and her culture, they associate that specifically with being in Mexico. Tonight though, many of us will be celebrating Mexico, her culture and specifically the authentic flavors from south of the border, but in another location. In 2010 a group of restaurant owners in […]
In May of 2006, school teachers in Oaxaca City staged a protest to demand higher wages. What was originally a peaceful demonstration soon turned into a 6 month nightmare for businesses, tourism and the many people who made their living in the service industry of this United National World Heritage City. One […]
An old friend who was raised in Mexico told me about the day his dad came to him after they had lived in the states for many years. “Octavio” he said, “Tonight we are going out to dinner to a Mexican restaurant. The food will not be Mexican, but it […]
Usually when people visit the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico it is to lay on the beach, drink mojitos and party the night away. Maybe if they feel adventurous, they’ll get on a bus and venture inland to Chichen Itza, the most famous of the many archeological sites in the area.Sadly, […]
While many people hunkered down avoiding black cats, ladders and broken mirrors on the night of Friday the 13th, a small group of about a thousand people braved the odds and were rewarded with a wonderful night of music at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. From my seat […]