Tag: Mexico
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Happy Halloween: How to Visit Yucatán’s Incredible Bat Tornado (Volcano).
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It’s Halloween, Day of the Dead, and (tomorrow) Día de los Muertos. All over Mexico (and even many other parts of the world), Catrinas (those delightful white skull faces, often elaborately colored and bejeweled) appear, the candy baskets are filled, costumes are worn. In so many ways Halloween is my…
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The Magic of Masa: Corn Tortilla Recipe and More
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Anyone who has been to Mexico comes back in love with the food, and few things are more Mexican than a fresh corn tortilla, hot off the griddle, ideally hecho a mano (made by hand). Fresh, they’re delicious just on their own, but their versatility — like pastas of Italy…
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Chichen Itza: 5 Tips for (not?) Visiting
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The moment people start thinking of a trip to Cancún, Yucatán, or even Mexico, friends and family start asking if you’ll be visiting Chichen Itza, arguably the most famous Maya ruin in the world. (Read to the end for my most important tip!) Rediscovered in 1841 by famed explorers Stephens…
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Palapas Ventana: Another Superlative Stay
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Of the many random encounters I’ve had on my many voyages, few were as good fortune as running into the proprietor of Palapas Ventana during one of my visits to La Paz, the largest city in southern Baja. He was going out some place that I was going in, and…
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The Beautiful Bungalows
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Most people heading to Cabo want a place with a water view, but sometimes the best spots lie a bit back from the shoreline, as is the case with the Bungalows Hotel, where I have stayed multiple times and where each visit feels like I’m coming home. The staff here…
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Sunsets of Tulum: My debut novel.
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Most of you know me as a travel writer and photographer, but as of today, I’ve added “novelist” to my name as well. Sunsets of Tulum is a dark, literary love story about a man who takes a short break in Cancún that changes his life forever. It’s a novel…
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A Heavenly Escape at Las Ventanas al Paraíso
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If you’re seeking a slice of paradise, look no further than Las Ventanas al Paraíso in Cabo San Lucas. This luxurious resort is a sanctuary of tranquility and elegance, offering an experience that transcends the ordinary. From the moment you arrive, you’re enveloped in a world of exceptional service, stunning…
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Absolutely Perfect Flan in Campeche City
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Long before I ever arrived in Latin America, I was a fan of good flan. There’s something about the combination of custard and caramel (never enough caramel) that does magical things to me. But it wasn’t until I got to Campeche city that I found the flan I’d always been…