‘W’ is for Worry Dolls
Like the Tooth Fairy, (or Ratoncito Pérez- the tooth mouse- in Spanish speaking countries), Guatemalan worry dolls work their magic underneath a pillow. The difference is that the worry dolls […]
Category Archives: Places
‘U’ is for Under da Sea…Dolphin Spotting
-A pod of spinner dolphins playing under our boat near Puerto Escondido, Mexico.- Since these dolphins were in Mexican waters, it made me think of this Gary Larson cartoon that […]
‘T’ is for toes…sandy ones on Caye Caulker
The sign says it all. Belize’s Caye Caulker is quite possibly one of the most laid-back places I have been to. A 45 minute ferry ride away from Belize City […]
‘R’ is for Rio Tinto, Spain: Mars on Earth
Rio Tinto (Red River) is a unique area located in Southern Spain near the town of Huelva. It is One of the only places on earth where you feel like […]
‘P’ is for Ponte dei Sospiri
‘Sigh’. One of the most beautiful bridges in the world: the Ponte dei Sospiri in Venice, Italy. Built in the early 1600’s, this elaborate limestone footbridge was a symbolic crossing […]
‘N’ is for Nifty things to do in New York (in Winter)
Looking for some Nifty things to do in winter in the Big Apple? Try these on for size: Dance on the Big Piano. Located on the top floor of the […]
‘M’ is for monkeys in Montezuma
In the little hippy-esque beach town of Montezuma, Costa Rica, things can get a little wild. If you are looking to monkey around, head over to the Bakery Cafe. I’ve […]
‘L’ is for Lila Downs
Well-known and loved within Mexico, and in particular her home area of Oaxaca, Lila Downs might be best known internationally for her role in the movie Frida, (although she holds […]
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