Usually, I prefer to ask consent when taking pictures of people. But one afternoon in San Cristobal de las Casas when I wasn’t even planning to take pictures, they just came in front of me. Asking permission would have made a simple, usual moment go away. And so, these are Fotos sin Permiso, pero con … More Fotos sin Permiso.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel) – Located 120 kilometers South of Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo, Tulum -the archaeological site, is one of the three most visited places in Mexico. The moment one sees the Caribbean sea, a 12-meter cliff and the ruins of a Mayan Castle on top of it, one understands why. … More The Iguanas in Tulum Are Not Your Regular Iguanas.
A side of the earth that gets amazing shades of golden sunlight, just because. … More The Silence of Cassis.
The United States has amazing landscapes. This video shows images from California to Colorado by train. Photos, video and content by Lupita Peimbert. Support independent storytelling by sharing this video with your friends. 🙂
(Museums) – 3 years ago, the first museum dedicated to Mediterranean cultures opened in Marseille, France. MUCEM highlights the importance of the region, cultural blending, and the tales of an ancient city whose beauty has grown with age, like a woman who has lived plenty and seen it all. Marseille is a city with the … More Happy Birthday MUCEM!
“I am the one who eats breakfast gazing at morning glories.” – Basho (Travel) – Morning Glory is one of the most charming restaurants in Oregon. The food is delicious, the ambiance cozy, and the way you are treated couldn’t be better. It is in Ashland, and it is a stop one must make while … More Food: Morning Glory in Oregon.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Travel) – It was still dark when I arrived at one of Istanbul’s airports at 4am via Turkish Airlines. As a member of Couchsurfing, I had arranged my stay at Altay’s home in the Asian side of Istanbul. For those who may not be familiar with Couchsurfing, this is a community for … More In Istanbul I Stayed with a Man I had Never Met Before.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel.) I was alone, single, and excited to be in Istanbul, a city that is part European and part Asian. My host dropped me off at the Ferry, and as soon as I boarded, I was able to see the other side of the Bosphorus, and a skyline of places I would … More 3 Unforgettable places in Istanbul.
Like a person on a Paleo diet whose heart sweats when they see pasta, or like a social drinker checking his watch every minute looking forward to happy hour, I am craving certain travels. Like a wine lover, remembering the flavor of those instants when life was perfect while drinking the perfect juice from grapes, … More I Am Craving Certain Travels.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel) – Paris is one of the most beautiful, romantic, and interesting cities in the world, no doubt. Simply said, Paris is a circle with a river crossing in the middle and around. One can find amazing and landmarks along both sides of the Seine river, but to see all its well-known … More First Time in Paris, finally? One Visit May Not Be Enough To See It All!
It is not for everyone, but many do it. You may call it however you like: time out, solo travel, going on your own. After traveling alone for 15 years, I highly recommend to take a trip near or far all by yourself, at least once in our life. Make it a weekend or a month … More 5 Reasons To Travel Alone.
Yanga. It is called Yanga. In the middle of intense vegetation in Southeastern Veracruz, a state along the Mexican Gulf, the town of Yanga is evidence to the presence and settlement of Africans in Mexico. On our way to the Port of Veracruz, we stopped at Yanga. We saw the agricultural fields full of caña and…
http://youtu.be/ibxmv5xKE84 Every culture and subculture has its rituals, conventions, and traditions. Check out the Flying Men from Puebla, and men wearing costumes and dancing for a very important religious celebration! In this video, people celebrate and come to see “Los Voladores at “Las Fiestas de Santiago Yancuictlalpan,” near Cuetzálan Puebla, in Mexico. Las Fiestas de…
By Lupita Peimbert. (Travel) The Museum of Romantic Life is one of three literary museums in Paris. It is free of charge. This place was a private home owned by an artist who was close to the King. Just imagine. The home was frequented by novelists, painters, and musicians whose life, events, and affairs gave … More Feeling Romantic? Go to París
By Lupita Peimbert. (Travel) – Some people keep visiting the same place year after year, and they are happy; others, keep on finding new places for that fuzzy feeling one gets when discovering something new. How about going to a beautiful, charming town in Provence, France that you have never been to but whose illustrious … More 3 Reasons to Visit Saint Rémy de Provence
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