The Five-Photos of Veracruz

by on March 18, 2013 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

The Five-Photos of Veracruz

I returned to Veracruz to attend the ATMEX conference last fall. This trip, my second time in the gulf coast city, allowed for a little more exploration and the capture of these five photos. I learned a few new things about Veracruz, but it remains a city (and state) inside Mexico I need to explore […]

Sunset Sunday-My Sunset with Spencer in Casas Grandes

by on March 17, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday-My Sunset with Spencer in Casas Grandes

We arrived to Casas Grandes around dusk. With the sun setting we dropped off our bags at our accommodations and our hosts told us to view the property and select our own room. But before I secured my bed for the next two nights, I searched for a place to capture an image of the […]

Postcard-No Monks in Bisabirachi Valley, Creel

by on March 15, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Postcard-No Monks in Bisabirachi Valley, Creel

Outside the Mexican magic town of Creel in Chihuahua visitors can walk among giant rock formations. One special place known as the Valley of the Monks or Bisabirachi, is a must visit. There is little resemblance to monks in the formations, but the name was changed since the original name given by the Tarahumara Indians might […]

Postcard-A Heart in the Sand, Puerto Vallarta

by on March 14, 2013 in Beach, Mexico Travel, Postcards

Postcard-A Heart in the Sand, Puerto Vallarta

Romance seems to be everywhere in Mexico and the beaches of Puerto Vallarta are no exception. At times it can even be written in the sand. This couple walks away after drawing a heart on the beach. Yes, Puerto Vallarta provides a great opportunity for romance. In fact, the most popular beach in town  is […]

Postcard-Late to the Party in Oaxaca

by on March 11, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Postcard-Late to the Party in Oaxaca

Walking on the streets of Oaxaca City is a must. And like any Mexican destination, visitors will find surprises. Good surprises. Surprises that force a smile, surprises that create curiosity, and surprises that display the colorful culture of Mexico. One afternoon in Oaxaca I witnessed one such surprise. During my stroll of the streets of […]

Sunset Sunday-The Balcony Sunsets at the RIU Hotel in Mazatlán

by on March 10, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday-The Balcony Sunsets at the RIU Hotel in Mazatlán

During Mazatlán Carnaval I stayed at the RIU Hotel located north of the Golden Zone. The hotel, an all-inclusive right on the beach, provided amazing views of the sunset right from the in-room balcony. Of the six nights at the hotel I watched the sunset from the fifth floor twice. I enjoyed them both. Friday […]

Playa Camarones, Mazatlán

by on March 7, 2013 in Beach, Mexico Travel

Playa Camarones, Mazatlán

One morning in Mazatlán I woke up early to surf. A local video crew working with the tourism effort for Mazatlán acquired a few surf boards and wanted shoot some footage of a few of us on the waves. We decided to paddle out at Playa Camarones (Shrimp Beach). Apparently, there isn’t much they don’t […]

Postcard – Hand Rolled Cigars in Catemaco, Veracruz

by on March 5, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards

Postcard – Hand Rolled Cigars in Catemaco, Veracruz

The ATMEX (Adventure Tourism Mexico) conference held in September officially opened in Catemaco, Veracruz. The event was attended by much of the top political brass from the state of Veracruz and also Gloria Guevara, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism at the time.  Attendees watched inspirational videos, listened to speeches, dined, smoked local cigars and of course […]

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