Highlights of Mexico
In the eyes of the world, the most common characteristics associated with Mexico relate to the resorts of Cancún or Acapulco, drug violence, tequila and tacos. When we arrived in Mexico City on a...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Who's in charge of this joint anyway? To learn a bit more about the brains behind the bedlam,