Chiapas without a doubt is one of Mexico’s most fascinating states. The modern day people that inhabit the region are the direct descendants of the Maya and still maintain close ties to their century-old traditions and customs including their own language and distinct pattern of dress. With landscapes that range from misty mountains and highlands to dense jungles […]
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The Big Rock in Bernal, Querétaro State, Mexico
Depending on who you ask, 1,115 foot (350 meter) Peña de Bernal is the second largest monolith in the world after Mt. Augustus in Western Australia and the fourth tallest (or third tallest, again, depending on who you ask) monolith in the world after Mt. Augustus, the Rock of Gibraltar and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio. […]
Durango, the Mexico Road Trip Paradise
Durango is one of the most appropriate places for eco-tourism in Mexico and a dazzling experience for lovers of highway journeys; the roads lead to majestic landscapes and are full of breath-taking horizons any photographer would fall in love with. It is the perfect place for a silver screen style Mexican road trip. Durango es […]
Sunset Sunday, The Isla Mujeres Sunset in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Isla Mujeres or Island of Women, is one of Mexico´s Caribbean islands and it’s just 8.1 miles away from Cancun. The name given in the 16th century references the countless statues of the Mayan Goddess Ix-Chel that were found by the Spanish expeditioners. Despite being so close to Cancun, “Isla” basically remains a quaint fishing […]
Campeche, a Peaceful Sea of Green
When I think about Campeche, two images come to my mind. The first one is a warm night at the Capital city’s main square with locals playing lottery around the kiosk like in an old and small town. Soft lights on, children playing around, a sense of peace and harmony. The second one is the amazing […]
An Angel Inside the Museum of the Dead in Aquascalientes, Mexico
Aguascalientes is not on the short list for lots of travelers as places to visit in Mexico. These days it’s more of a transport hub and industrial base than a tourist city. There’s one major reason to visit though: the Museum of the Dead (Museo de los Muertos). No, it’s not about narco battles or […]
The Surprising Saguaro National Park Sunset
I contacted Kevin, when I noticed he was planning to photograph a sunset (and sunrise) in every National Park. He agreed to share his moment and image of a sunset from the Saguaro National Park. He talks of his project and moment from Arizona here: Beginning a large personal photo project requires a bit of […]
The Big Sur Sunset, Inspiration to the Beat Generation and Beyond
We are friends through writing about Mexico and now Jeanine is on a new adventure. She has decided to share those details and also how the beauty of Big Sur and its sunset provide inspiration. No doubt she is staying adventurous, are you? Her words: Is staying adventurous a state of mind? Probably. I grew […]
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