Feliz Aniversario Oaxaca!
Oaxaca… 485 Years Young! Happy Anniversary Oaxaca. You had me from the moment I first met you in 1999. I stayed in an old hotel in Jalatlaco called Casa Arnel and […]
Dining with Dave… La Toscana de Oaxaca
“Dave” she asked me years ago as I was talking with a friend in Huatulco, Oaxaca, “have you ever eaten at La Toscana?” I had to confess I had not. […]
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. […]
Dining with Dave… Taqueria El Primo, Oaxaca
One of the perks of traveling in Mexico is that I get a chance to enjoy some great tacos. A place I always go when I am in Oaxaca is Taqueria El Primo. While they have lots of great options, my favorite is a plate of five tacos “al pastor.” […]
Coffee in a Barrio? Of course, if it’s in Oaxaca…
Coffee in the barrio? Yes please… But not just any barrio. I’m talking about El Barrio Jalatlaco, the oldest neighborhood in the city of Oaxaca. Jalatlaco is one of the mostly hidden gems of the city, given it’s almost 12 block walk from the tourist center of this great city. […]
