FLYNG MEN in Santiago Yancuictlalpan (Cuetzalan, Edo. de Puebla), Mexico.

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 Santiago … More FLYNG MEN in Santiago Yancuictlalpan (Cuetzalan, Edo. de Puebla), Mexico.

En el Mes Internacional de la Mujer

Marzo es el Mes Internacional de la Mujer.

El Tiempo – TIME

  “Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion; it has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration.” –Khalil Gibran  

Discovering Cuetzalan: A Hidden Gem in Mexico

Cuetzalan, a charming town in northern Puebla, Mexico, boasts handsome and courteous locals, and rich history dating back to 200 BC. While traveling there, the author found it safe and enjoyable, contrary to media portrayals. Observing the strength of Indigenous women and the supportive nature of men provided a meaningful experience, highlighting shared humanity among all people. … More Discovering Cuetzalan: A Hidden Gem in Mexico

Traveling Alone, Mazatlan 2012

Working on a Sunday, but ready to combine work with pleasure! – So relaxed here at the Hotel Playa Mazatlán (Sinaloa state, Mexico). Please note that…with a Pacifico Light, one gets well tanned!

Mazatlán, ¡Ay mi Mazatlán!

Mazatlán is hot right now, considering the weather (33C or 91F) and the vibrancy that comes from happy domestic and foreign visitors. Mazatlán is synonymous for fun, safe, and inexpensive. Here is my first picture, taken at the Malecón as soon as I arrived. August represents a peak in tourism to the port and city … More Mazatlán, ¡Ay mi Mazatlán!

¡Viva Zapata!

Happy Birthday Emiliano Zapata!     On August 8, 1879 Emiliano Zapata was born in a small town near Cuautla, state of Morelos, Mexico. Zapata was the most important leader for the Mexican Revolution.    He is considered a martyr as he was betrayed and killed a couple of months before his 40th birthday, in 1919. … More ¡Viva Zapata!

Want To See The First African Free-Town in The Americas? Go to Mexico.

Who knew that African people brought as slaves to America would have settled in a Mexican town?
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Bus Journey Across Mexico

One day, Dick Davis, pictured left, took a bus in Tijuana to travel across Mexico on a route traced by him out of curiosity. He wanted to see the heart of the country, the places, costumes and faces of people whose day-to-day stories few know about. Sometimes even Mexicans don’t fully understand them. Dozens of … More Bus Journey Across Mexico