Post-Quarantine Tourism Essentials
11 July, 2020
The time to renew our travels may seem as distant as the Sahara desert. But just like the dust in Yucatán, this moment may be closer than we think. A…
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Cheat Sheet for Driving in Mérida
10 July, 2020
At the time of this writing, we are in the middle of a global pandemic that has halted tourism, and economies across the globe are melting faster than a Guanabana…
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Eight Strategies to Help Your Business Adapt to Changing Times
9 July, 2020
Today’s consumers are more informed than ever and are choosing to support responsible businesses with their money – just as it should be! Has your company made the shift towards…
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Tropical Flavors of Yucatán
8 July, 2020
Yucatán gets colorful with a great variety of fruits that are grown from the beginning of May to the end of August (just when we’re craving something cool and fresh…
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Galleries Adapt to the Times
7 July, 2020
Mérida’s art scene continues, although visitors entering a gallery may be offered hand sanitizer instead of a glass of wine these days. Health contingencies have ended, at least for now,…
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Seven Day Stay: July 2020
5 July, 2020
Monday Welcome to Yucatán! Check into Hotel Mansión Mérida where you’ll receive the royal treatment at this charming Casona turned hotel. Then spend the day discovering the Centro and…
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A Guide to Becoming a Conscious Consumer
4 July, 2020
We all want to live a balanced life that helps protect and heal our planet, but often we don’t know where to start. That’s why The Green Maya Project has…
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Maya World View: Turtles and Corn
3 July, 2020
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I had the privilege of growing up alongside the Milpa’s crops. My grandpa and my dad grew corn for many years; so the cornfields…
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Breakfast a la Yucateca
2 July, 2020
There are very few things a good Yucatecan breakfast can’t fix. We’re talking Huevos Motuleños, Panuchos, Tortas de Cochinita – the whole shebang. When I first arrived in Mérida, I…
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10 Reasons to Make Yucatán Your Next Destination
1 July, 2020
We know that traveling our state isn’t a possibility yet (we’re anxious for this to happen, but we’re patient!). But we wanted to share our top ten reasons why you…
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Why Did We Move To Mérida?
29 June, 2020
Trigger Warning: Your usually sarcastic writer is about to get all sincere. The powers that be asked me to explain why my young family wound up living in Yucatán. Mérida…
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Kitchen Gardens
15 June, 2020
Staying at home gives us the opportunity to go back to nature, to grow our own food in a healthier way – to invest time and effort in a kitchen…
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Letter from the Editor: June 2020
15 June, 2020
“When it rains, it pours.” – Popular expression 2020 has sure been…something. Definitely not a quiet year. And Yucatán was hit particularly hard, first by Covid-19 and the accompanying economic…
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What’s New?
15 June, 2020
MORE THAN A BOOKSTORE Between the Lines is now open once again! During this phase of the re-opening of the economy, we are permitted to have one visitor at a…
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Nesting and Prepping
15 June, 2020
Birds create nests in many different ways; some use sticks, grass, and leaves; while others use branches, stones, and mud. They can be simple or intricate, float in trees or…
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Take a Bite of the World
14 June, 2020
How about a quick trip around the world? Mérida has a wide array of restaurants with mind-blowing cuisines that can transport your taste buds elsewhere. We rounded up some of…
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The Future of Tourism in Yucatán
14 June, 2020
The arrival of Coronavirus has brought many changes, and one of the industries that has undergone the most transition is tourism. When something changes so dramatically, it’s only natural to…
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Art and Culture at the Center of Life Itself
13 June, 2020
Yucatán is a land of incalculable beauty, so much so, that sometimes it’s unfathomable. When you think of the Mayab, your heart recalls colors, smells, flavors, images, and sounds that…
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What Will We Do Once We Are Allowed Out?
13 June, 2020
I asked my family what they want to do once we’re allowed to return to adventuring in Yucatán. My kids’ immediate answers weren’t that surprising. My son wants to go…
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Frijol con Puerco and Lots of Love
12 June, 2020
I landed in Yucatán on a December evening in the year 2000. I was coming from the Buenos Aires summer and didn’t really feel the Yucatecan winter when I stumbled…
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