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Alexa Meisler is the publisher of the travel blog, 52PerfectDays.com and podcaster at breakintotravelwriting.com. Born in Paris, France she has since lived in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. She currently resides in San Diego, California with her husband and son where they enjoy exploring Southern California, Mexico and anywhere life takes them.

Exploring the Quaint and Colorful Colonial Town of El Quelite

December 29, 2015 by Alexa Meisler2 Comments

El Quelite, a quaint town 25 miles northeast of Mazatlán is the perfect day trip for anyone interested in exploring an authentic Mexico experience. The small town sits on the bank of the river El Quelite and is known locally for practicing the pre-Hispanic game Ulama, which has important ritual aspects for the town and its native population. The main street in the village is lined with buildings of Spanish classical influence with red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Culture, Food and Wine, History, Mexico, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Spain, Village, Walking tour

Mazatlán Food Culture: Beyond Shrimp & Pacifico Beer

November 27, 2015 by Alexa Meisler3 Comments

The beach resort town of Mazatlán has long been known as the home of the Pacifico brewery and the first Señor Frog's. Restaurants like the Shrimp Bucket and Señor Frog's have been legendary spots for tourists to visit while in town, but there is much more you should know about the food scene if you are planning a visit. I recently visited Mazatlán and attended their first Culinary Roots Festival; Raíces Culinarias Mazatlán 2015. The festival … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Argentina, Avocado, Beach, Beer, Celebrity, Coffee, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, History, London, Mexico, Music, Resort, Restaurants

Cancun Sea Turtle Hatching and Release Experience

September 25, 2015 by Alexa Meisler5 Comments

The turtle egg-laying season is between May and September in the Mexican Caribbean resort town of Cancun. I was fortunate to visit with my son in August and experience turtle eggs hatching and the baby turtle's journey to the ocean. For most sea turtles, making their way onto the beach at night to lay eggs can be a risky situation. In Cancun, a few of the hotels located on the famed 'Hotel Zone' have created sea turtle protection and release … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Caribbean, Journey, Resort, Sand

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