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.
The Iguanas that abound in Tulum, Mexico, crawling from and between the ruins and the stones, staying around quiet and intense, may be the bearers of Mayan spirit. I saw this Iguana looking at the sea, the ruins nearby, standing out as a guard and duty. Content and video by Lupita Peimbert. Ok to share. … More The Iguanas in Tulum.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel) – He passed me by, apparently unconcerned, on my way to Trail Ridge Road in the Rocky Mountain National Park. His motorcycle was the usual of a biker and so it was his black vest and beard. I was going to see the Tundra, and smell it, and feel it, and … More A Biker in the Tundra.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Travel) – I took a car one morning and drove up to the Rocky Mountains, about 57 miles from Denver, Colorado. It was ambitious of me to think I would go up and down in the same day, but as in my adaptation of the old saying “You don’t know what you don’t … More Day Trip To The Rocky Mountains.
“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry, American novelist and farmer. By Lupita Peimbert. (Travel) – If you want to get to know the land of a place faraway, … More Taking the Train in the United States.
By Lupita Peimbert (Travel) – France is one of the most visited countries in the world. Its rich heritage and charm attracts millions of travelers year round. You may have visited Paris and the South of France already, perhaps more than one time, but I bet you wouldn’t mind visiting again, or finally going for … More Seven Secret Spots in France You May Want to Know About
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. 🙂
(Travel) – A key event during one of the many “Fiestas de Santiago” festivities in Mexico, the dancing and flying men of Cuetzalan (not to be confused with The Flying Men of Papantla) offer an amazing spectacle with plenty of cultural and religious meaning. They are a favorite at the “Fiestas” de Santiago Yancuictlalpan, celebreated … More To Fly in Honor of Santiago, The Apostle.
(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 LupitaPeimbert (Travel) For several years, going to the Redwood forests during Holiday weekends was part of my life, and I treasure those beautiful experiences with nature. And then I’ve taken as a habit to lose myself in the Redwoods whenever I feel stressed out, any weekend, any day possible. It was and is easy because … More The Most Charming Ancient Forests are in California.
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.
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