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Episode 03: A Taste of Puebla

Episode 03: A Taste of Puebla

For Cinco de Mayo, I decided to release the podcast about the place where the holiday originates, Puebla. This episode we explore the colonial city and truly get a taste of its colonial charm, sample its culture through cuisine and locate the best place to stay in Puebla. The adventure includes highlights from my two […]

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A Pacific Coast Mexican Road Trip through Riviera Nayarit

The more I discover through travel in Mexico, the more comfortable I am recommending the road trip and exploring Mexico on your own. One perfect place to rent a car in Mexico and drive the coast is through Riviera Nayarit.  Like exploring the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan, directions are simple and one main coastal […]

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Dive into Guerrero from the Cliffs of La Quebrada in Acapulco

Dive into Guerrero from the Cliffs of La Quebrada in Acapulco

Acapulco, the coastal city in the state of Guerrero was once “the” destination in Mexico, if not the world.  And for some it still remains a must see visit whether for the nostalgia, the beaches and the views of the Bay of Acapulco, or its incredible nightlife. My friends and I did an annual weekend […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Durango, the Mexico Road Trip Paradise

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 […]

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