Destination: Mexico

Bus Balls And Well-Dressed Bums

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 | By katiedoestheworld | Views [1507]

I just can’t kick the habit. At the end of every day dwells a “bus tale.” Yes, one is not all that different from another. In fact, they’re horribly boring to me on some level yet I feel obliged to recount them on a regular basis to whoever will listen ... Read more >

canyons, cowboy boots and cacti in chihuahua

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 | By korihahn | Views [1297] | Comments [1]

Ah, Chihuahua¨ is right.  It is a state with a lot going on.  We just spent our first month in Mexico enjoying the incredible Cuidad Chihuahua, Barrancas del Cobres, and a few dusty towns in between lively with brightly colored anything-that-crawls ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

A bit from Morelia

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 | By margitpirsch | Views [1287]

Morelia. It's been a while since I wrote and Morelia seems far away now ....I am writing this in a little camping area in Cacahuamilpa, but more about that later.... Moreala - high expectations. We were so pampered and it all spilled over to the ... Read more >

Caye Caulker to Cancun

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 | By thorn | Views [1036] | Comments [3]

Today is my last full day in Central America (for now anyway). I´m ensconced in an air conditioned internet cafe in the glorious Playa de Carmen, on the coast of Mexico. We arrived late last night after 13 odd hours of travelling. It´s stinking hot outside, ... Read more >

Tags: planes trains & automobiles

Understanding a Culture through Food - It takes a village

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 | By | Views [677] | 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 >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Mexico and LA

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 | By kathrynandruben | Views [582]

So, we'll try start from the beginning, even though we're almost half way through our trip... We finally left NZ on 23rd May after a painful wait for UK Visas. Had 2 nights in LA before flying to Mexico and spent the day at Disneyland/Californialand.... Read more >

Rio Choy and New Year's Eve

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 | By sarah_crowder | Views [461]

Written January 1, 2013 The first caving excursion we took was to Rio Choy, a 210 foot vertical cave near Cuidad Valles.  We woke up fairly early on the morning of New Year’s Eve, had breakfast, and made the short drive from Hotel Taninul ... Read more >

Week in Oaxaca

Sat, 7 Dec 2013 | By holdensontheroad | Views [401]

We had almost a week in Oaxaca - a big city with a beautiful old historical centre.  Did a spot of shopping!  And also visited the ruins of Mitla and Monte Alban.  Monte Alban is on top of a mountain outside Oaxaca with 360 degree views.... Read more >

Inicia la Aventura en el Frio de Europa

Fri, 3 Dec 2010 | By aestrada | Views [331]

Buenos dias a todos, hoy es el ultimo dia habil antes de partir el domingo hacia Holanda. Estoy tratando de dejar todo en orden (pagos) para no pagar recargos al regreso. Hemos comprado algunas cosas para el frio y esperamos no congelarnos hasta los ... Read more >

Catching a Moment - Kilometer 81

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 | By venga | Views [239] | 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 >

Tags: Travel Writing Scholarship 2013

Gallery: Chihuahua to Los Mochis

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 | By vietnamviking | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Mexico Reunion!

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 | By packlightwalkslow | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Mexico Ixlan

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 | By sophie_991 | Photo Gallery

Gallery: bajallenas in Magdelina

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 | By teresa421 | Photo Gallery

Photos: My Scholarship entry - for a better place

Wed, 22 Oct 2014 | By tonatiuh | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry