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.
This is the South of France. A side of the earth that gets amazing shades of golden sunlight, just because. The little stones, half mustard and half white, make it for the perfect sight, especially if one venture into the solitary beaches that surround the town of Cassis, some of them clothing-optional, steps away from … More France: The Silence of Cassis
“Yo soy uno que come su desayuno percatándose de las glorias matutinas.” -Basho La noche anterior, estaba en la línea para ver una de las obras de teatro del Festival Shakespeare de Oregon, cuando una amable mujer me dijo “tienes que ir a desayunar a Morning Glory, ¡tienes que ir!”. Le hice caso. Los domingos … More Lugares: Glorioso Restaurante en Ashland
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.
By Lupita Peimbert Growing up in the 70’s, I saw how it was the norm to have a guest room in the house. Family and friends would stay comfortably there during their vacation, or for a wedding in town, or while visiting the family for a wide scope of happy-to-sad occasions. The unspoken rule was … More What happened to the guest room?
Culture is all that we create, every moment. Art is an expression of the self that cannot be qualified as high or low, good or bad, for it reflects a perspective. Having “culture” It is not about knowing who did what, or what is that form, thing, and movement called. It is about becoming an … More Culture is all that we create.
Le Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Mediterranée – MUCEM – Marseille now has MUCEM, a new option for learning about the past, understanding the present, and perhaps envisioning the future of this jewel city by the sea. MUCEM, the initials in French for Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, stands out strong … More Experiencing the flavors of Marseille at MUCEM
“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
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 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!
Who knew that African people brought as slaves to America would have settled in a Mexican town?
… More Want To See The First African Free-Town in The Americas? Go to 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
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