The Rich History of Mezcal In Mexico

The Rich History of Mezcal In Mexico

  Perhaps the story of distillation and mezcal in Mexico begins with the arrival of the Spanish during The Conquest in the first quarter of the 1500s. Or with Filipino seamen in the Manila galleon trade who reached the countryโ€™s western shores that same century....
Bioluminescent Bucket List

Bioluminescent Bucket List

  I didnโ€™t see a firefly until I was 31 years old. Of course, like any child who had seen them in the movies or depicted in animation, I was captivated by the idea. A bug that lights up! Magic! And, even at 31, my childlike wonder was ignited when I peered into a...
24 Hours in Oaxaca City

24 Hours in Oaxaca City

The Oaxaca City is rich in museums designed with architectural brilliance, craft shops featuring the best that state artisans have to offer, colorful marketplaces, colonial churches, arguably the finest cuisine in all Mexico, and world renowned archaeological sites...
Traveling with Children in Mexico

Traveling with Children in Mexico

Many view Traveling with Children in Mexico like running out of gas at a busy intersection. Frustrating, irritating, embarrassing, and you have no one to blame but yourself. Why bother, they say, believing that travel with children is a prolonged duration of tears,...
Traditional Mexican Sweet Dessert – Tres Leches Bread Pudding

Traditional Mexican Sweet Dessert – Tres Leches Bread Pudding

One of the best things about being on vacation is hitting the “pause” button on your diet and indulging in the delectable desserts that the local area has to offer. Who doesn’t love the delectable, sweet treats from a different region, culture and...