For years, the tiny fishing village of Yelapa was a hidden paradise where new-agers, artists and the dreadlocked young went in search of peace and quiet and freedom from the […]
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Author: Madeline Milne
Like the sands through an hourglass…
When you move (or visit) another country, you are often faced with cultural differences that can be challenging. For example, in Mexico, the concept of ‘mañana’ can be difficult (or […]
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Adventurer Byron Ayanoglu: April 21, 1946-July 12, 2019
Byron reached out to me in 2016 to offer his storytelling services with tales of Chacala and the artist community that resides there. He knew he’d found a hidden gem […]
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Editor’s Notes: Shakedown
Arne wrote me a few weeks back, wanting to know if there was any truth to a rumor he’d heard about police shaking down people for money and valuables, often […]
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Editor’s notes: Sunny and dry in Vancouver
Hola from warm and sunny Vancouver, BC. I escaped the looming rains and made my way to Vancouver late last week. I had rescued a puppy off the streets and […]
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Editor’s Notes: A weekend at the country house
Isn’t this weather a pleasant surprise? Personally, I love the fresh air and lack of sunshine ( for a day or two). Reminds me of my days in Vancouver. Though […]
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Editor’s Note: Say no to plastic.
State by state, Mexico is steadily implementing bans on disposable plastic objects. The move against single-use plastic started in 2010, when the municipality of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca officially banned […]
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Editor’s Note: A plethora of events this week
Vallarta Pride is in full swing with the parade happening tonight (Thursday, May 23). If it’s not too late, head to the Malecon to watch the spectacle! Friday afternoon starting […]
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Editor’s Note: Extreme Mountain Bikers Vs. Drag Queens in Stilettos
From flying down the hill in Centro on a mountain bike, and then shooting into the air doing flips and spins to flying down the hill in Zona Romantica on […]
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Editor’s Note: Happy Mother’s Day
This Friday is Mother’s Day and the country will shut down (well, not officially) to celebrate mothers. Restaurants will offer special menus, shops will have special sales and probably the […]
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