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The Fountain of Banamex, Santa Fe, Mexico City

The Fountain of Banamex, Santa Fe, Mexico City

Fountains. I am a fan. I always find myself taking a break to relax, unwind, and enjoy the cityscape around fountains. Big, small, historic, or just simply communal – fountains inspire and energize. When in Mexico City, I worked as a consultant for Banamex. And when I think of my favorite spots in Mexico City […]

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Mexican Independence Day in San Miguel de Allende

Mexican Independence Day in San Miguel de Allende

All cities contain weekend escapes, places within a driving distance where people can unwind and spend time away from city life. Mexico City is no different. Within driving distance (once outside the city traffic) you can find yourself sunning on the beaches of Acapulco, exploring the mountains and forests of Michocan, or walking the colonial […]

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Seamless, Sustainable Green Travel at Hacienda Tres Rios

Seamless, Sustainable Green Travel at Hacienda Tres Rios

The shuttle van turned off the highway and stopped at the gate to enter Hacienda Tres Rios. We arrived. The private path to the main hotel entrance might be considered a touch more “natural” than others, but when you arrive at the main reception area, no doubt exists. You booked a luxury resort. At first […]

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Postcard – The Man from Malpica, Mexico

Postcard – The Man from Malpica, Mexico

On a special “MexMonday,” (it’s Mexico bicentennial celebration week) I wanted to post a photo that’s special to me. Not solely because of the substance, but also because it enabled me to meet a great community of people who promote Mexico. People I now call my friends. On an excursion to visit some of the […]

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A Mexican Pipeline Birthday

A Mexican Pipeline Birthday

I take my birthday off every year. That did not change this year and was no different during the days when I called Mexico City my home. That year, I decided my September surf session would not be at the Jersey Shore or Fire Island, but in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. “Puerto,” as it is charmingly […]

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Postcard – A Young Girl Smiles in El Quelite, Sinaloa

Postcard – A Young Girl Smiles in El Quelite, Sinaloa

While attending a festival in the town of El Quelite, Sinaloa, a short drive outside of Mazatlan, I took a picture of a young, local performer. Stay adventurous, Craig Day 6 of 20 day Mexico Bicentennial Tribute

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The El Fogon Conclusion – Great Tacos in Playa del Carmen

The El Fogon Conclusion – Great Tacos in Playa del Carmen

At times walking the streets of Playa del Carmen one can start to think they are vacationing in Italy. Yes, Italy. Surprised? Well, have you been to Playa lately? Italians top the list of foreign ownership and that translates into many Italian restaurants. Pizza appears on nearly every block with pasta specials on nearly every menu across […]

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Postcard – From the Beaches of Acapulco

Postcard – From the Beaches of Acapulco

Sometimes you need to dive right in, to Acapulco….   Stay adventurous, Craig Day 4 of 20 day Mexico Bicentennial Tribute

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