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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 | By vagabond81 | Views [248] | Scholarship Entry
I was in Mexico on a shoestring, alone with my backpack, and a Rough Guide in my pocket. It was my second time here. I had three months --all the time in the world to enjoy this magical country--but no plan at all. My connections to the country run ... Read more >
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 | By rebeca_ve | Views [151] | Scholarship Entry
When I look back at my experience visiting San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, many memories come to mind. Back when I was an undergraduate student, I attended an Anthropology Congress. It was the first time I traveled on my own, so every step towards ... Read more >
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 | By jahne | Views [1281]
Tulum
Crib note version: Stayed longer than intended, went diving, got my PADI licence and met some amazing people from all over the world...
So Tulum has ended up as yet another surprise on this crazy trip. Having been ... Read more >
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 | By jahne | Views [5907]
I wrote too much again so here is the crib note version
I went to Oaxaca, had a great birthday, studied Spanish and got Montezuma´s revenge. Then San Cristobal where I visited a crazy church, rode a speedboat through canyons and ... Read more >
Fri, 5 Apr 2013 | By venga | Views [168] | Scholarship Entry
This line in the sand simultaneously divides two nations and sews them together. A Frankenstein creature emerges with American arms and Mexican legs. We stand here at its monstrous belly and walk south. The fence is linear and distinct but I know that ... Read more >
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Sat, 23 Mar 2013 | By nosoygringo | Photo Gallery
Despite how miserable the air travel experience can -more often than desired- be, there could always be room for some excitement, especially for AvGeeks like us.
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Sat, 23 Mar 2013 | By jahne | Views [943]
Day 2 in Mexico city started rather late as my new found friend Tom who I was supposed to be venturing to the Teotihuacan Pyramids with went missing. Well we thought he might have anyway. He didn’t show for breakfast and when he hadn't turned ... Read more >
Tags: getting lost, guitar, mango, markets, pyramid, pyramid of the sun, teotihuacan
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 | By betynoguez | Views [1310]
Mexico City has plenty of colorful neighborhoods with rich history and particular features.
This time, I chose "La Roma", because of its landmark architecture and sparkling cultural life. ... Read more >
Tags: architecture, buildings, landmarks, mexico city
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 | By jahne | Views [907]
My last day in Australia was reasonably uneventful but busy, after another night of basically zero sleep. I quickly got ready, did all the final packing and cleaning, got my final coffee from my favourite cafe and somehow was ready kinda early. Weird.... Read more >
Tags: airplane, anthropology, antopologia, mexico city, museum, tired
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 | By kaleidoscopic | Photo Gallery
maya-mexica traditions
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 | By kaleidoscopic | Views [209] | Scholarship Entry
The streets are covered in orange and yellow marigold flowers, traditionally used in Mexico to show spirits the way to the cemetery. Colorful, hand-cut papers and countless candles frame the entrance; people travel in a musical procession for today death ... Read more >
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Sun, 10 Mar 2013 | By bequibar | Views [630] | Scholarship Entry
Mole is not for everyone. A thick, creamy, rich paste covers the protein that lies beneath in impenetrable sumptuousness. On first bite you brace for the expected sweetness of, could it be chocolate? Do you see a bit of plantain? But it instead assaults ... Read more >
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 | By mattso | Views [1006]
I owe it to everyone reading this blog, and to myself of course, to write one last chapter. I think I've had a great escape from my monotonous, suburban life back home, and I've tried to make the most of everything San Agustinillo offered me. ... Read more >
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 | By mattso | Views [678] | Comments [1]
Of course, we had breakfast in the small village of El Llano, and to admit to some remorse for last night, I ate the black beans served in front of me, ( if you didn't know, i'm not a big fan of frijoles). But for whatever reason, this 'country-... Read more >
Mon, 25 Feb 2013 | By mattso | Photo Gallery
Lovely San Agustin on the Oaxaca coast, Mexico
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