Destination: Mexico

Mexico - Playa del Carmen

Thu, 8 May 2014 | By irenecabay | Views [271]

The winter just was not relenting, even into May. Ed had 7 days off. We decided to get away from winter and slip off to someplace warm. Mexico and Cuba are our best choices in such circumstances, due to time and price. Sunwing had a cheap last minute ... Read more >

Monsoon

Mon, 5 May 2014 | By dillonreardon | Views [213] | Scholarship Entry

There is a flash of light followed by stillness.  For a moment, time stretches on in a white void and for this infinitely short life you are alone. Mexico City, a city that long ago had “alone” removed from its vocabulary, ceases to exist. Suddenly the ... Read more >

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Photos: Photos

Fri, 2 May 2014 | By kensmith | Photo Gallery

When I was bewitched in New Orleans.

Thu, 1 May 2014 | By mexico_1800 | Views [355] | Scholarship Entry

"I bought two tickets to Voodo Fest and you're coming with me".- Said Damian on his long distance call to México City. 'What a waste of time' I tought. 'I could spent my holidays in other place...like Guatemala or Cuba'. When you born in a mexican ... Read more >

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Photos: Isla Mujeres

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 | By pauluiza | Photo Gallery

Of Pelicans and Boat Propellors

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 | By just-remember-darling-all-the-while | Views [216] | Scholarship Entry

My heart pounds in time with the waves that lap against my thighs as I eye the gap between water and rock. Swimming through the narrow, low-ceilinged tunnel is the only way to reach the small beach tucked away at the very heart of the island. Calling ... Read more >

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Photos: Merida, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cancun

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 | By pauluiza | Photo Gallery

Mexico – Merida, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Isla Mujeres & Cancun – ADOs Muchachos!

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 | By pauluiza | Views [1942]

After another long bus ride, this time 8 hours, we arrive in Merida and check in at the very traditional Dolores Alba Hotel. The hotel is located in a lovely building with very high arches and patios, the decoration is inspired by the works of Frida ... Read more >

Abandoned Cancun

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By hcorl96 | Views [2334] | Scholarship Entry

The moment I stepped through the door-less, concrete doorway, it was like I was in another era entirely. The noise of the ocean died away, the noise of children playing and seagulls squawking in the clear blue sky died away, replaced by an eerie silence ... Read more >

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Photos: 30 DAYS ON

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 | By jugap | Photo Gallery

30 DAYS ON

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 | By jugap | Views [339] | Comments [3]

Hard to believe it is now a month since we left oz shores,and at the moment we are on the shores of the Caribbean Sea.Anyway to backtrack to the Gulf of Mexico. Last time we were on our way to Merida and so we spent Easter there. Arriving there on the ... Read more >

Photos: Mexico City, Teotihuacan and Palenque

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 | By pauluiza | Photo Gallery

Mexico – Mexico City, Teotihuacan & Palenque – Mariachis, Margaritas? It must be Mexico!

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By pauluiza | Views [606]

After two very long flights, Rio-Bogota-Cuidad de Mexico with Avianca we arrive at night in Mexico City, we catch a taxi from the airport and get to the Hotel Bristol, for an excellent value for money room. We get up next morning, have a couple of spicy ... Read more >

First time to las luchas? What to expect...

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 | By j0d1 | Views [351] | Scholarship Entry

“Madre de Dios!” yells the crowd at a burly man clad in tights, boots and a gold mask, standing exultant on the ropes of the ring below. From the steep concrete bleachers I’m screaming just as loudly as the diminutive Mexican grandmother standing next ... Read more >

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Adventures with One-Armed-Bob

Sat, 19 Apr 2014 | By mag_and_cheese | Views [203] | Scholarship Entry

Traveling south by sea for two weeks, I accompanied my family and a family friend, who affectionately calls himself One-Armed-Bob, on his catamaran for Christmas and New Years of 2009. We docked in the small fishing village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, ... Read more >

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