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November has arrived and we have satisfied our craving for corn Masa with abundant helpings of Hanal Pixán Mucbilpollos, chased down with countless Tums. We have sworn we won’t eat…
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October. We have finally picked the last of the beach sand from our scalps and nether regions, the kids are back to school – although this year they’re at learning…
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Like you, reading this from the comfort of your home in some place that is perhaps not Yucatán, we are stuck at home for the most part and many businesses…
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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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Perhaps you have heard the term eco-tourism, where anyone with a tree promotes their touristic attraction claiming it is eco-friendly and sustainable. Eco-tourism, eco-friendly, and sustainable are just a few…
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I accepted the invitation to write about Maxcanú based on a photo of a former hacienda, or plantation (probably henequén), that really caught my eye (more on that in a…
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A popular concept in the world of travel of late – at least in this part of the world – is something called rural tourism: a direct translation from the…
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If you have ever taken a day trip to Uxmal, it’s likely that you’ve seen some interesting place names along the way, like Xtepén and Yaxcopoil, Peba and Cacao. These…
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If you are Yucatecan you are most certainly familiar with the hammock. If you’re not a Yucatecan, you might be acquainted with the hammock as a concept, but perhaps the…
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One of the great joys of living in Yucatán is the absolutely wonderful gastronomy. Much is made of the ingredients, the condiments, the methods used, which are all quite different…
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The Maya archaeological site of Chacmultún (chac = red / mul = mound / tun = stone) is one of the last sites along the well-known Puuc Route, featuring architectural…
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If you are claustrophobic or suffer from cleithrophobia (look it up) you might want to skip this article. As my dear wife will remark, when I return from yet another…
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As a recent arrival in tropical Mérida, you might be interested in knowing that there is a dress code for going out in the “White City.” It has relaxed in…
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There has been much talk lately on Internet forums and social media of Yucatán’s photogenic pink lagoons, massive salt mountains and remote, unspoiled beaches. Photos abound featuring ponds in dramatic…
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Evoking long stints in the car with someone you hopefully get along with, great tunes and quirky photo ops, a good road trip is something to be savored (or survived,…
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Xcalachén, pronounced (shkahla-CHEN) means “twin wells” in Maya, and refers to excavations made during the colonial period and which, with the passing of time, have been lost. How one can…
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