The only thing that could get me away from wandering the beautiful streets of Oaxaca was one hell of a natural wonder. I had never seen anything quite like Hierve El Agua. These petrified waterfalls are formed by fresh water springs heavily saturated with calcium and other minerals. In addition to the “frozen waterfalls” themselves, the site has […]
Street Art and Street Eats in Oaxaca
If you are like me and love exploring the food and street art of a city, Oaxaca will not disappoint. In this post, I share my second set of street art photos (check out the previous post on political and social resistance street art) and mixed in some photos of the incredible food. Photos: Food and […]
Oaxaca, Mexico: Colorful, Historical, Alive
My favorite thing to do in Oaxaca, Mexico was wander the streets, trying to experience every colorful building, every scenic view, every interesting shop or restaurant. This is a bustling city, but the pedestrians and traffic do not feel overwhelming, especially when there is so many interesting sights to take in. What makes this city so special (and a […]
Oaxaca in Photos: Street Art and Resistance
While I was on my travel sabbatical in Latin America, I met many travelers who raved about Oaxaca. The food, the architecture, the vibe. Oaxaca absolutely lives up to its reputation. I had a week to wander the city. I immediately noticed the political and social justice themes prevalent in the street art. And I even stumbled […]
PHOTOS: Food and Street Art in Puerto Vallarta
Food and Street Art in Puerto Vallarta My two favorite things to enjoy in any city are food and street art. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico did not disappoint.
PHOTOS: Beautiful Views in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta: Nature, Beauty, and Rest I went to Puerto Vallarta to disconnect in nature, to rest, and to surround myself with beauty. As you can see, I got exactly what I needed.
Photos from Central and South America: the best of the best and a few more that make me smile
Last month I did my first giveaway and recently announced the winner on my Facebook Page. After being home for several months, I still had empty photo frames on my walls. I have so many photos from the last two years of travel that I simply could not narrow it down enough. I asked you […]
12 Things I Have Learned About Traveling
I have hit the six month mark of my little adventure, so I figured it was a good time to reflect on what I have learned. I am going to break it into a series of posts: What I Learned About Traveling, What I Learned About Living Simpler, and What I Learned About Me. Saving […]
Sexual Harassment in Central America
I have chosen to write about this topic now as an outlet for my frustration. It was something I knew I would experience as a “gringa” traveling alone in Latin America. And I knew the appropriate way to handle it was to ignore it. Don’t look. Don’t say anything. Pretend you didn’t hear anything. And […]
Art and Street Tacos in Mexico D.F.
If I was given one word to describe my 5-day visit to Mexico D.F. (Distrito Federal), the official name for Mexico City, I would say “surprising.” And it was a pleasant surprise. I guess I assumed it would be similar to Quito: dirty, dangerous, crowded, and not very pretty in the main tourist areas. Yep, […]