Alebrijes

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You may not recognize the name, but if you’ve been to Mexico you’ll likely recognize the brightly colored sculptures of fantasy animals and creatures.   First created in Mexico City by artist Pedro Linares, alebrijes can be made of paper mache, wood or even metal and are often creatures most associated with fantasy or dream-like [...]

A Trip to Greece Today

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Trips to Greece offer a balanced mix of sea, nature and visits to places where the most famous and fascinating parts of Western civilization originated. Travels in Greece are a constant discovery and can be easily discovered from any travel news. The best way to enjoy Greece is given by a careful balance between a [...]

Teotihuacan… say that five times.

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The Aztecs are a civilization of legend.  From enormous pyramids to human sacrifice to accounts of gold and tremendous wealth they’re a people and a culture that’s become a symbol of Mexico.  Teotihuacan, their capital was likely one of the largest cities in the Americas before the Spanish came.  At its zenith, the city may [...]

Show me the Picante

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There was nothing I wanted more when our flight touched down in Mexico than real Mexican food.  Not the Chili’s version of Tex-Mex but honest to goodness Mexican food.  Fresh and spicy, I’ve literally been dreaming of Mexican food since we left the country in 2009.   The day we entered Guatemala I gingerly tried a [...]