Dining with Dave… Taco y Taco en Las Vegas…
You might not choose Henderson, Nevada as your taco destination if you are visiting the Las Vegas area. And once you saw the place you were told to visit was […]
5 Mezcals Everyone Needs to Experience… with Susan Coss of Mezcalistas
A while back I did a post on the teachers unrest in Oaxaca. One of the people who saw it and connected with me was Susan Coss of Mezcalistas. As […]
Hotels in Oaxaca… choosing the best option for your hard earned money
Often times your hotel can make or break your vacation. Dave breaks down some of the options for you if Oaxaca is on your list of places to visit in Mexico. Yes the teachers are protesting in Oaxaca. And that means there is some real uncertainty in the area right now. […]
Medium is the message
Originally posted on View From Casita Colibrí:
At loose ends, can’t seem to focus on anything else, and since people have asked, here are photos from this morning’s walk through,…
Getting Schooled in Oaxaca…
Understanding the roots of the ongoing teacher unrest in this Southern Mexico state We all saw it coming. From the first day, it was a train wreck. A bad marriage? Nope. A horrible business deal? Not a chance. A get rich quick scheme? Not even close. What we are witnessing […]
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 […]
5 “Aged” Tequilas Everyone Needs to Experience… with Long Island Lou Tequila
Since I am headed to a tequila tasting here tonight in Las Vegas, Long Island Lou has been on my mind. I’m interested to see if a local Vegas guy has any of the tequilas Lou has told us to try. Lou “Tequila” Caruso came to us through the comments […]
Feliz Día de la Madre!
Brother Joe Ramirez took this picture a few years back when we were in San Pablo Güila, Oaxaca serving alongside a medical mission with my foundation. These five women, all […]
Mexican Food, Ethnic Food and Paying the Price for Traditional Flavors…
I saw an interesting article in the Washington Post recently titled “How Americans Pretend to Love Ethnic Food.” The question Roberto Ferdman raises is whether our actions say we really […]
Ed Draves Samples… mezcal reviews you can use…
Most people will never get a chance to enjoy the great variety of mezcals made in Mexico. One of the reasons for that is simple geography. You’ve got to be near the source, or you’re not gonna have many options. Let’s face it, it is only at a palenque that […]
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