A Photo Journey Across Oaxaca…
One of the most photo and travel worthy states in all of Mexico, Oaxaca has something for everyone. From deserted beaches to archeological digs to culture bursting out everywhere, Oaxaca […]
Is Oaxaca Taking Tourism for Granted?
Earlier this year I was in the Yucatan doing a little travel and sightseeing. For most of the time, I had a group of 10 people with me. One of […]
A Travel Tip Heads Up… don’t miss the Museum of Anthropology in Xalapa, Veracruz
A few years ago I found myself in search of some great lechero [coffee with milk and poured from on high] in the city of Xalapa, or Jalapa, depending on where […]
Atzompa! Uncovering the newest digs in Oaxaca…
When you tell people who know Mexico you went to Oaxaca they always ask if you saw Monte Alban and Mitla. For years, those two ancient sites have been seen […]
48 Hours in Guadalajara… two full days in the heart of Mexico
Totally urban and wonderfully cosmopolitan, Guadalajara, Jalisco is the heart of almost everything the average American knows about Mexico. Mariachis, Charreadas [rodeos], the Jarabe Tapatio, a fantastic dance known to Norte Americanos as the Mexican Hat Dance and of course, Carlos Santana all trace their roots to this area. If […]
Break the Rules! Experience the Heart of My Mexico…
Do you remember the rules? Maybe they came from your mother, your grandmother, or some other really concerned person. Regardless, they always began with the same refrain… “Don’t drink the water!” The first time anyone ever mentions they are going to Mexico, everyone around somehow turns into an expert on […]
Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza on a normal day, early morning before the crowds As the Sun sets over Temple of Kukulkan aka El Castillo, during the Spring Equinox, the light and shadows dance down the side of the pyramid, resembling a serpent. The crowds that assemble to watch the light show can create a very electric […]
The Museums of Oaxaca… a window into the culture of this part of Mexico
Okay, so I’ve been in Oaxaca a few days. It’s my first return since August and like a swallow returning to Capistrano, I always have a sense of rebirth when I return. Perhaps it is the sun, or the people, but in any event, returning as I do annually after […]
Vacation in Mexico? Claro que si!
Your sick and tired of always visiting the family on your vacation. The kids are finally gone and you want to get away to someplace fun, exciting, and not too expensive. The problem is, where should you go? It’s a question people frequently ask, and yet sadly, many will never […]
Off the tourist trail… Dzibilchaltun, Yucatan, Mexico
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, […]
