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 […]
Dining with Dave… Dinner at El Naranjo in Austin, Texas
For most of America, a night out at your local Mexican food place starts with chips, salsa, a margarita and ends with cinnamon crisps for dessert. In between you’ll probably […]
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 […]
An Open Letter to the Mexican Tourism Board
To the Mexican Board of Tourism, I’m writing to you in the hope that will you do something about a problem that has me worried. I know I’m a gringo, but trust me, I love Mexico and I want her, and her people to prosper. I’ve traveled and worked in […]
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 […]
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