Highlights of Mexico
In the eyes of the world, the most common characteristics associated with Mexico relate to the resorts of Cancún or Acapulco, drug violence, tequila and tacos. When we arrived in Mexico City on a...
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Mazunte to San Cristobal de las Casas (The Long Way Up)
Bartolo was asking us if we were married. Glancing over to Elle, acknowledging a common question, I noticed a patch of yellow nearing her head, silent and slow, almost imperceptible amidst the dark brown...
Sand and Sunrise in Mazunte
Continuing on the Pacific coast from our piece of heaven in Puerto Escondido, many travelers shuffle their sandals toward Mazunte, a tiny enclave of backpackers, yoga aficionados and beautiful sunsets by the sea. Since we had...
Leaving the Harbor
In the gorgeous Mexican film Y Tu Mamá También (2001), a couple of teenagers try to entice an attractive older woman to accompany them on a beach trip. When she asks if the place...
Learning to Surf in Puerto Escondido
Growing up, in a time long forgotten, the sea was mainly a source of nourishment and tragedy. Sure, there were summer holidays spent carousing in the waves, but the Atlantic was fierce, moody and...
A Day at the Market
Mexican food is a treat for the eyes and stomach. From pre-Hispanic cuisine in San Andrés Cholula to colorful street food in Oaxaca, we have had nothing but good experiences, even if we have...
Who's in charge of this joint anyway? To learn a bit more about the brains behind the bedlam,