Archive by Author
Chihuahua’s Best Mexican Souvenir its Impressive Mata Ortiz Pottery

Chihuahua’s Best Mexican Souvenir its Impressive Mata Ortiz Pottery

The state of Chihuahua became my first northern Mexico adventure when I crossed the border in a car to enter the country.  I entered Ciudad Juarez and discovered a vibrant community and the birthplace of the margarita. Chihuahua was off to an amazing start and it only improved with each day of the adventure. On […]

Read full story • Comments { 7 }
Flying High with Voladores of Papantla at Sunset on the Malecón

Flying High with Voladores of Papantla at Sunset on the Malecón

A walk on the Malecón is a must on a visit to Puerto Vallarta. Lined with art sculptures, a stroll along the pedestrian only walkway provides visitors a chance to slowly take in the beauty of the Bay of Banderas and mix among the people both locals and tourists of the seaside city. Besides meandering […]

Read full story • Comments { 6 }
Love is Eternal Spring in Cuernavaca, Morelos

Love is Eternal Spring in Cuernavaca, Morelos

I didn’t realize I traveled to the State of Morelos when I visited Cuernavaca, but when I left Mexico City for the city known to have an eternal spring I did just that. Cuernavaca is often an escape for the people who call Mexico City home because of the stable climate and abundant flora. Even […]

Read full story • Comments { 0 }
The Tranquillo Rural Heart of Baja California, Mexico

The Tranquillo Rural Heart of Baja California, Mexico

Though Baja California boasts urban centers Tijuana and Ensenada as up-and-coming culinary capitals, ranches, farms, vineyards and open spaces define most of the state’s actual landscape. I was in Ojos Negros recently touring a dairy farm and cheese cellar when I came upon these birds having a siesta, Baja style. Best Mexico Travel Tip There […]

Read full story • Comments { 10 }
Nayarit-Zarandeado-cZabransky

Still plenty of Magic on the Island of Mexcaltitan, Nayarit with its Zarandeado

Mexcaltitán may no longer be an official Pueblo Magico, but there is plenty of magic left on this sleepy fishing island.  The magic exists in the Mexican must order Zarandeado or spelled Sarandeado (naturally I prefer the “Z” spelling).  This fish dish is available along the coast of Nayarit and also on menus in southern Sinaloa, […]

Read full story • Comments { 6 }
The Mystery of the State of Mexico – Teotihuacan

The Mystery of the State of Mexico – Teotihuacan

When driving through Mexico City (as a passenger of course), I couldn’t tell where the official federal district ended and the official state of Mexico began. But I do know I visited friends who lived in the state of Mexico (not the city) and enjoyed viewing a Sunday soccer (football) match in their home. It […]

Read full story • Comments { 11 }
The Roads to Zaragoza, Spain

The Roads to Zaragoza, Spain

The road to Zaragoza can be classified as an easy drive, an historic event, or an epic pilgrimage. And a visit to the city located in the heart of Aragon will allow you to discover all three roads to Spanish city. An Easy Road from Barcelona or Madrid Whether you land in Barcelona or Madrid, […]

Read full story • Comments { 4 }
Sinaloa, Setting Sail with el Pacifico in Mazatlan

Sinaloa, Setting Sail with el Pacifico in Mazatlan

When I first transitioned to a travel writer, Mazatlan, the seaside city on the Pacific coast invited me to experience the Mexican travel destination. Since my first visit in 2009, I’ve returned eight times and now have numerous memories of the sun, surf, seafood, cliff diving, amazing sunsets on the malecon and sunsets in the […]

Read full story • Comments { 6 }