Seeing other places expands your mind, no doubt. The number of people traveling into foreign lands is expanding not only in the United States (23M in 2018) but elsewhere. Travelers are young or mature. For some, it is about taking time off from work and for others, it is about enjoying the fact that they … More Travel As Soon As You Can.
With a population of approximately 1,600 in 2017, this tiny town by the highway and up by the mountains was designated most beautiful USA Small Town not long ago. I can’t remember what year exactly but it doesn’t matter. Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, California, is beautiful, historic, charming and a heaven for those who appreciate wandering … More Why You Must Stop At This California Town If You Are Heading North.
I am not even sure it is open for business; it may be, but I saw it on a Sunday and so it was closed. You can find it near Mt. Shasta in Siskiyou County, California, in the town that used to be known as Berryvale. Improvised historian here, I am daring to say that … More The Smallest U.S. Post Office
On July 24, 1911, American archeologist Hiram Bingham gets his first look at Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca settlement in Peru that is now one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Source: History.com
True story by Lupita Peimbert. @Lupitanews.
(Mexico) – Only 2% of Palenque can be seen, the rest is under the jungle and the hills. For the little we were able to see, the Mayan City in the state of Chiapas is magnificent. You have to be there, you have to see it and smell it to fully understand its grandiosity. Here … More The Mayan’s Palenque in Pictures.
By Martha Escutia. Special to Lupitanews.com | Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2016. #HHM2016. (Travel) – The smell of “Tierra Mojada” (wet earth) immediately punched through my nostrils!! It had been decades since I had last smelled that wonderful smell, reminiscent of my family’s ranch in Mexico. Then, I heard the thunder and saw the electrical … More Reminiscences of Michoacan, Mexico.
When you ask someone if you could talk their picture, somehow the photograph tends to be less natural than when you take it impromptu. But it is also great when someone agrees with you, and you capture not only their image but something about their life. And that’s how I learned a little more about … More Fotos con Permiso.
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 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. 🙂
“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. (San Francisco) Here we go. Bay to Breakers is one of the most fun foot-races in the universe. Kudos to Zappos.com Enjoy and share this video! Bay to Breakers, you are fun!
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.
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