A quaint fishing village on the Pacific in the middle of nowhere, Santa Cruz, Mexico is best described by its proximity to Puerto Vallarta, which itself was a fishing village until a few decades ago when some gringo celebrities turned it into a sodomy-laden tourist destination. Related: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in Full Color Santa Cruz is still the real deal. Farmers ride horses where they please and shirtless motorbike riders with their … [Read more...]
Discover Your Dream Vacation: Finding the Perfect Vacation Rentals in Cape Coral
Are you dreaming of sun-drenched days, endless blue skies, and the gentle sway of palm trees? Look no further than Cape Coral, Florida, a tropical paradise nestled along the Gulf Coast. With its stunning waterfront views, vibrant culture, and abundance of activities, Cape Coral is the ideal destination for your next getaway. And what better way to experience all that this beautiful city has to offer than by staying in a vacation rental? Why … [Read more...]
A Much Needed Reset at Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel, Puerta Vallarta Mexico
Sometimes you need an escape from it all; whether it be the rigors of a heavy work schedule, cold weather, a change of pace, or new scenery. And these refreshers or resets don't necessarily need to be weeks at a time, rather just a couple of days is often just what one needs to feel completely rejuvenated. The destination: Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel and Romantic Getaway in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Puerta Vallarta is an easy flight from the … [Read more...]
Top Activities in the State of Aguascalientes, the Giant of Mexico
Aguascalientes, Mexico – November 24, 2023 - To know Mexico's State of Aguascalientes is to discover Mexico on a more intimate level. It's a place that is steeped in centuries-old traditions, history, and culture and embodies so much of what makes up the fabric of Mexico as a whole. With a history spanning more than five centuries, Aguascalientes is Mexico personified. The museum-rich capital of Aguascalientes is peppered with leafy parks, … [Read more...]
Extend Your Summer in Guanajuato with These 10 Activities
GUANAJUATO, Mexico — Nov. 8, 2023 — Summer may officially be in the rearview mirror, but travelers can experience summertime fun all year long thanks to the wide variety of vacation activities they'll find in Mexico's Guanajuato state. Visitors will enjoy warm weather from January to December and a culture that is accustomed to making the most of perpetual outdoor beauty. Whether it's touring wine routes, embarking on outdoor adventures, and … [Read more...]
Guanajuato, Mexico: Bimbo Trucks and God-Sized God Statues
In Guanajuato, I discovered something I never wished to stumble upon in Mexico and I never did anywhere else in this beautiful land: the dreaded Chinese tourist, the scourge of the Seven Seas, bane of all decency, destroyer of innocence. This is not racism; it is fact. Pose the question to anyone with experience dealing with this species of tourist, as I have to numerous Thailand tour operators: mirror, mirror, on the wall, who are the worst … [Read more...]
Come Live Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead in Mexico City, the City that has it all.
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — October - Mexico City sets the scene for one of the most important holidays in Mexico — Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This ancestral tradition dates back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, with roots originating in the cultures of Mesoamerica. Over time, these traditions were blended with Catholic beliefs to give rise to the holiday we know today, celebrated across Mexico. The central pillar of the celebration is … [Read more...]
What’s New in Pasadena, California – Late Summer/Early Fall
Here’s your September update on all things Pasadena! Below, find a curated list of the latest news happening around town. I recently did the Haunted Pasadena Walking Tour and learned about the underground accessways below Old Pasadena... quite a few hair-raising stories around town, just in time for spooky season. LODGING Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel debuted as the ultimate artists’ retreat in the heart of … [Read more...]
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in Full Color
Having spent time in other Mexican locales like Oaxaca and Merida, Puerto Vallarta seems very much not Mexican in the traditional sense of the word. It's basically a sprawling series of condos, hotels, and shopping malls on the beach – with a healthy smattering of pharmacies selling illicit concoctions banned for over-the-counter sales in most of the world in between -- much in the same way that Phuket has become in Thailand. Here's what I … [Read more...]
Paul Salopek, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Writer
Paul Salopek is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer from the US, raised in central Mexico. He has reported globally for the Chicago Tribune, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, National Geographic Magazine and many other publications. His Out of Eden Walk is a multiyear, 21,000-mile storytelling odyssey across the globe, following the footsteps of our ancestors. He began his journey in Ethiopia in 2013 and will walk 33,800 … [Read more...]
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