Category: Americas

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Sand and Sunrise in Mazunte

Continuing on the Pacific coast from our piece of heaven in Puerto Escondido, many travelers shuffle their sandals toward Mazunte, a tiny enclave of backpackers, yoga aficionados and beautiful sunsets by the sea. Since we had...

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Leaving the Harbor

In the gorgeous Mexican film Y Tu Mamá También (2001), a couple of teenagers try to entice an attractive older woman to accompany them on a beach trip. When she asks if the place...

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Learning to Surf in Puerto Escondido

Growing up, in a time long forgotten, the sea was mainly a source of nourishment and tragedy. Sure, there were summer holidays spent carousing in the waves, but the Atlantic was fierce, moody and...

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A Day at the Market

Mexican food is a treat for the eyes and stomach. From pre-Hispanic cuisine in San Andrés Cholula to colorful street food in Oaxaca, we have had nothing but good experiences, even if we have...

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Introducing Puerto Escondido

After nearly two months on the road, we have stopped in Puerto Escondido, a semi-hidden port loved by surfers and caressed by the Pacific Ocean. The beach beckoned, bringing with it memories of lazy...

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Mushrooms and Mist in San José del Pacífico

High up in the mountainous splendor of the Sierra Madre del Sur, nearly permanently enveloped in mist, lies the small town of San José del Pacífico. Located shortly after Miahuatlan, just as the air...