Beware the Ix’tabay!
Yucatán legend tells an age-old story of two women (possibly sisters): Xkeban and Utz-Colel, who lived in the same village. Both women were exceptionally beautiful but while Utz Colel lived […]
Category Archives: Mexico
Three Kings Day in Mexico
Talk about pressure. Children in Mexico have not one, but three old men watching their every move to determine if they’ve been naughty or nice. Los Reyes Magos-the Magi Kings or […]
New Year’s Eve Quirks from Across the Globe
The new year is upon us. So smash those dishes, grab your suitcase and stick a candle in the walnut shell! Wait…what? Whether you want to travel, line your pockets, […]
Quirky Christmas Traditions from Around the World
I am always on the look out for wacky traditions and quaint customs when I travel. Here are some Christmas quirks that I have come across while not home for the […]
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe: Paying Tribute to the Queen of Mexico
*Article with more photos can be seen on MEXCONNECT. She is known by many names: The Mestiza Madonna; La Virgen Ranchera; The Empress of the Americas; Mystical Rose; the list […]
Death Becomes Her: Leading Ladies of Day of the Dead
One of my favourite holidays, Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a wonderfully chaotic mix of colours, emotions, and beliefs. It is a humour-filled celebration of ‘la […]
Interesting characters: The Kindness of Strangers
The kindness of strangers is one of the most rewarding things about travel. Realizing that there are good people all over the world, and that connections can be made no […]
‘X’ is for Xilitla and Las Posas
Xilitla, a pueblo magico (magical town), is located in the Huasteca region of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Xilitla (pronounced ‘he leet la’) has a large indigenous population and many of […]
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