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Sip Your Way Along the Tequila Trail

In the Mexican state of Jalisco endless fields of blue agave meet a stunning mountain backdrop. Here La Ruta del Tequila, or Tequila Trail, winds through these fields of blue connecting over 150 registered tequila distilleries in the towns of Tequila, Arenal, and Amatitán. All trails lead to Tequila, Jalisco which is not only the birthplace and namesake of Mexico’s national spirit, but also a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Living in Mexico Expectation vs. Reality

After my first month living in Mexico, still full of anticipation and excitement, I wrote a post about why I moved to Mexico. Now that I am closing in on my tenth month (how is that even possible?) of living in this scenic, diverse, and sometimes maddening country, it’s time to share what living in…

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Mention Oaxaca to anyone who has been and you will get a similar reaction, one of admiration, nostalgia and affection. Oaxaca has long been on my bucket list of Mexico destinations, and upon arriving in the capital city of Oaxaca de Juárez, I fell hard and fast for this authentic and culturally rich city. Here…

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Reflections on my first months in Mexico

On the first day of the new year, and the first day of my sixth month living in Mexico, I pulled a cookie sheet out of the oven and burst into tears. “Why are you crying? They’re just cookies.” My husband was perplexed. “Just leave me alone!” I wailed dramatically. Of course, the tears weren’t…

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Tree to Table: Agrotourism in Mompiche, Ecuador

The dusty, red Chevy 4×4 comes to an abrupt stop in front of the café where my husband and I are fueling up on local coffee and freshly baked bread. We are greeted by Joao, the grey-stubbled man with ocean blue eyes who will be giving us a tour of his organic farm. We squeeze…

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