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Travels With Travis

Antonia Cruz Rafael: the ceramics of Ocumicho, Michoacan

They crept and crawled, oozed and slithered from the clay, prickly spiders and sneaky snakes and pesky lizards darting from the dark wet dough, turtles swimming to its surface, bug-eyed devils rising from the mud, all brought to life by the magic touch of Antonia Cruz Rafael. Ocumicho is part of a cluster of villages in western Michoacan known for its clay crafts. by Travis Whitehead

Living

Ask an old gringo: symbolism, police, education, and the Virgin by Marvin West

This old gringo, from time to time, receives a flurry of comments and questions. Many are predictable. Where should I visit? H... read more

Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse II by Ros Chenery

This is a story about my love affair with an old house in Mexico. One day I found myself standing in front of a beautiful thre... read more

Travel and expat medical insurance in Mexico by Alex Routh

Insurance can seem quite complicated. What is best for you and why? If you're spending time in Mexico, can you take your medic... read more

International insurance plans for foreigners in Mexico by Tony Hamrick

It is advisable to have international health insurance while traveling or living as an expatriate. Having an international hea... read more

Culture & Arts

Antonia Cruz Rafael: the ceramics of Ocumicho, Michoacan by Travis Whitehead

They crept and crawled, oozed and slithered from the clay, prickly spiders and sneaky snakes and pesky lizards darting from th... read more

Fiona Dunnett: images of self and death in Oaxaca by Alvin Starkman

Comic strips, a young Canadian's self portraits, and photographs of violent deaths in a Mexican daily newspaper, make strange ... read more

Mexico's Día de Muertos celebration: Is it dying? by Yuri Awanohara

"Every year there are more and more tourists. They're not coming to see our tradition, they just want another reason to have a... read more

Mexico's Day of the Dead - resource page by Index Page

Day of the dead in Mexico or Día de los Muertos are celebrated throughout Mexico. Her face is unforgettable and she goes by m... read more

Cuisine

Corn, beans and squash: the life cycle of the milpa by Karen Hursh Graber

The milpa, or cornfield, is probably the most important element in the life of the rural Mexican farmer, apart from his family... read more

Squash vine soup with corn dumplings: Sopa de guias con chochoyones by Karen Hursh Graber

In Oaxaca, it is a rainy season staple and has been since before the Conquest. The only addition after the Spaniards arrived w... read more

Mexican corn on the cob: Elotes by Karen Hursh Graber

This is a nighttime street snack in Mexico, but once in a while, especially on market days, someone is selling it during the d... read more

Culinary travel in the Mixteca Poblana: The avocado route by Karen Hursh Graber

For generations, the people of the Mixteca Poblana have been creating a regional cuisine out of what seems to be nothing.... read more

Travel

The remarkable road to San Marcos, Jalisco by John Pint

During twenty-four years of reconnoitering the highways and byways of western Mexico, I have never come across a road as rewar... read more

An oasis of comfort in Ajijic: Casa del Sol Bed and Breakfast Inn

In Mexico, it is said you never know what's behind the walls. Typical of Spanish architecture, most homes have high walls arou... read more

Your beach of dreams: nine towns on the Nayarit coast of Mexico by Christina Stobbs

Whale watching © Christina Stobbs, 2009 Are you looking for a unique and affordable vacation experience far from the world of... read more

The beaches of San Blas by Christina Stobbs

The beaches of San Blas are extravagantly beautiful and beckon the adventurer with several palm lined pristine secluded beache... read more

History

Mexico this month - November by Tony Burton

Read about Mexico's important historical events that have occurred during the month of November.... read more

Toyita grows flowers for the Virgin of Talpa by Jenny McGill

As in so many Latin American homes in the 1800s and on into the nineteenth century, at least one daughter in the family stayed... read more

Mexico this month - October by Tony Burton

Read about Mexico's important historical events that have occurred during the month of October.... read more

Guachimontones: unearthing a lost world near Teuchitlan, Jalisco by John Pint

Just outside the unassuming little town of Teuchitlán, Jalisco, 40 kilometers due West of Guadalajara, lies one of the most i... read more

Business

Case study from Oaxaca, Mexico: Am I paying my staff too much? by Alvin Starkman

Day of The Dead is upon us in Oaxaca, and Juanita's hotel still has rooms available for one of the busiest times of the year. ... read more

Merida Capital Investments: 15% return on your money

Merida Capital Investments promises 15% interest on your savings, doubling your initial investment every five years within a s... read more

Questions on hiring in Mexico by Daniel G. Little

Why do so many of my employees have the same names? This is a question that I hear a lot. It can be a little confusing at firs... read more

Severance pay for workers in Mexico by Daniel G. Little

In Canada and the United States, it is fairly straightforward to downsize our employee base during a downturn in the economy. ... read more

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