Tagged With "Mexico"
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Cozumel, for those who don't do resorts
Jonathan L gives us a guide to the Cozumel that's hiding behind the glitzy resort life.
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Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb 4, 2014: Pelicans taking flight, Magdalena Bay, Mexico
I find Pelicans odd-looking but interesting birds. These are Brown Pelican, the state bird of Louisiana. Brown pelicans are listed as threatened, though they have been making a comeback since the banning of DDT in the USA....
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Baja California: La Paz — John Steinbeck’s “The Pearl”
(La Paz and its harbor, Mexico) The Sea of Cortez was once pearl-rich, but for unknown reasons there’s been a dramatic decline in its pearl-producing clams during the past half century. Some postulate it’s because of...
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In John Steinbeck’s wake: My Blog from the Sea of Cortez.
(Isla Espiritu Santo, views of the Sea of Cortez, Mexico) As a lad I enjoyed exploring the world through the pages of a good book. Arthur C. Clarke lead me on diving adventures off Ceylon and Australia, as well as on a...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 22, 2013: Gray Whales, Magdalena Bay, Baja, Mexico
Whales are truly magnificent and fascinating creatures. The largest living animals on the planet, yet very gentle. It's always a thrill for me to see them on my travels. Gray whales live a migratory life wintering in the warm...
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Trainer for Day: Dolphinarium, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Just outside of Puerto Vallarta, set along the Bay, is a large aquatic facility, housing dolphins and several sea lions, along with a few other exotic animals. There are many opportunities to interact with the sea life, but we chose to do the...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 14, 2014: Tulum – One of the Best-preserved Coastal Mayan Sites
About one hour's drive from the popular beach resort town of Cancun you'll find Tulum, a Pre-Columbian Mayan walled city. Tulum is situated along the east coast of Mexico'sYucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. The...
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November 6, 2016 Day of the Dead Altars
I spent The Day of the Dead in Mérida, Mexico where people create 3 level altars to celebrate their ancestors.
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Original VW Bugs in Mérida, Mexico
On a visit to Merida, Jonathan L is re-united with an old favorite, the Volkswagen 'Beetle'
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New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe: Land of Enchantment
Samantha takes us to see one of America's newest and most unusual State Capitol buildings.
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July 24, 2019: Los Pollos Hermanos (Twisters) – Albuquerque, NM
While in Alberquerque New Mexico, Samantha and her husband did their own version of the Breaking Bad tour. Of course, one of the stops had to include Los Pollos Hermanos - aka Twisters.
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Travel tips for Mexico City
Pol Gomà Deàs shares many useful tips and suggestions for visitors to Mexico City
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Trinity Site National Historic Landmark, New Mexico
Early this year Samantha and her husband took a road trip to New Mexico to check out the Trinity Site which is only open twice a year to the public. The next time is the first weekend in October. It was quite interesting.
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October 20 2019 Sandia Peak New Mexico
Jonathan L explored Sandia Peak in New Mexico for some scenic shots.
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December 28, 2015: Broad-Billed Hummingbird, Arizona
A close look at a beautiful tiny bird....
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Where We Went: London, Paris, Toronto
Those were the top 3 international cities with U.S. tourists last year, according to the Hotel Price Index. Mexico City, Tokyo and Dubai showed the biggest increases. MORE
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San Diego-Tijuana: Like a bridge over troubled borders...
At a time when border crossings are getting harder in many places, they just got easier at a pair of airports, right across the border and road from each other on the U.S.-Mexico border. By a happy accident, San Diego and Tijuana have twin airports facing each other, and now they have a bridge connecting them, allowing U.S. passengers to fly to many Mexican destinations by crossing the road; at the same time, Mexicans heading for U.S. cities can change planes to fly from San Diego. The key...
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Santa Fe sparkles for the holidays
Hotels, churches, museums, the plaza and downtown streets are decked out for the holidays in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As the oldest capital city in North America and the oldest European city west of the Mississippi, Santa Fe is steeped in tradition and respect for the Christian faith which is reflected in its Christmastime charm. Originally occupied by Pueblo Indians, the "Kingdom of New Mexico" was first claimed for Spain in 1540 — 67 years before the founding of Santa Fe. Today its...
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Feb. 2, 2016: Where are the Mayas?
Legends and history books talk about the "disappearance of the Maya" from their cities in Mexico...but they are still very present in Chichen Itza.
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Oct. 31, 2018: Dia de los Muertos, Cozumel, Mexico
Jonathan L celebrates Halloween with a trip to Cozumel's Dia de los Muertos.
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Re: Cruise lines drop Puerta Vallarta over violence
I was in Puerta Vallarta in June last year. Not the friendliest place I've been to. It was a busy working city. Not the sanctuary of paradise I was expecting. Very disappointed. So many arrogant people. I was moved twice from room to room in 2 weeks. Each time the Staff at "Secrets" said it was for building repairs. Each time a Wedding Party with 4 adjoining rooms moved in. The Hotel told my tour operator it was my own fault for asking to be moved.
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Re: April 11, 2018: Consulate General of Mexico, San Antonio
I gave this my best shot to uncover the mystery location around world (except in left hand drive countries) and it totally befuddled me. Great Mystery Photo !!
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Aug. 26, 2020: Jesse and Jane’s Home from Breaking Bad
Samantha shares a picture of the building where Jesse and Jane lived in the Breaking Bad series.
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Re: Aug. 26, 2020: Jesse and Jane’s Home from Breaking Bad
I thought Jesse was about the only like-able character on the show....
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Nov 25, 2020: Beautiful Pensacola Beach, Florida
Samantha and her husband had a great time visiting Pensacola, Florida. Here are some of the pictures they took while exploring. Hope you enjoy them.
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Beautiful Pensacola Beach, Florida
Samantha is trying to stay warm in Colorado by sharing some pictures from a trip to Pensacola, Florida. Warm thoughts, warm thoughts, lol
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Sister Cities Plaza Monument, Pueblo, Colorado
Puebla, Mexico is one of the sister cities to Pueblo, Colorado. Samantha shares some pictures from her visit last year.
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Breaking Bad Tour: "A1A Car Wash"
While in Albuquerque, Samantha and Gene took their own version of the Breaking Bad tour. Here is the car wash Walter White owned.
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A Travel Guide to Querétaro
Querétaro is a rising star among Mexico's tourist destinations. It's a lovely colonial city situated in Mexico's high mountains (sponsored content)
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Re: Back to Oaxaca: VWs Everywhere!
Love VW's. Thought you might like this one, taken in Silverton outside of Broken Hill, New South Wales. It has been decorated with an Emu painting by Australian artist, Peter Browne.
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Re: Back to Oaxaca: VWs Everywhere!
That’s great fun, Judy. Thanks! But how does one drive it away? Update on my ‘69 which I’d had since ‘77, no one was driving it so recently my son found a home for it in Sacramento with someone whose avocation is restoring them. A good solution all around. Joanna
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Albuquerque's ABQ BioPark
Flowers, fish and much more: Marilyn shares a visit to an outstanding Albuquerque attraction
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Re: Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Very informative, thank you. Would love to swim in the Cenote.
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The newest, biggest, bestest airport: Aren't they all?
Market hall at Frankfurt's Terminal 3, now under construction. There seems to be a wave of airport building and airport expansion across the globe these days.
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Gentrification in Mexico City & How We Can Be Mindful Travelers
Melissa looks at some of the complex issues involved in the gentrification of Mexico City, one of the oldest communities in North America.
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Re: Gentrification in Mexico City & How We Can Be Mindful Travelers
Thanks for this article! These are really important points for us travelers to keep in mind—our effect, both for better and worse, on the places and peoples we visit.
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Ensenada, Mexico: Memories of a Laid-Back Weekend
Samantha and her husband took a weekend trip down to Ensenada to enjoy a weekend reprieve and have a few beers.
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Baja California: The Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay
An opportunity to see grey whales (and their calves) was one of the finest experiences of my life.