Category: Latin America
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Coffee Rituals
The ritual of making coffee is both meditative and exciting. It is processional, each step with a specific reason, no extras, and no shortcuts, from grinding the beans to the hypnotic circling of the water into the dripper, the smell, the bloom, and the anticipation of brewed elixir. I would conduct similar steps when I…
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Beach Volleyball in the Carribean
Beach volleyball became a significant part of my life while I was living on the island of Roatán in Honduras. Almost every day, I would play. We would meet at 4 pm, at the End of the World Beach Bar in the West End. The court was situated perfectly on the beach, with a lovely…
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5 Card Games I Learned in Quarantine
Island Quarantine From March 16th to July 16th, I had been in lockdown on a small Caribbean island, Roatán, in Honduras. I originally went to work remotely, complete my divemaster program, and learn to lead a slower lifestyle on an island. After a few months, I intended to leave the island; however, all of that…
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Woven with love from Oaxaca
The first time I encountered the woven bags from Hecho & Co., I was struck by the beauty of the weaving, the crispness of the texture, the fine-detailing of the designs, and the stunning aesthetic. These bags are made in a small town in the state of Oaxaca, by a family of master weavers. The…
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Mexico City – Beautiful Chaos
Mexico City is bursting at the seams. There is an energy in the city, a groundswell of change happening, re-shaping the city through restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and art. These shifts are placing Mexico in the spotlight on the world stage, showcasing a heightened degree of pride and ownership in its culture as it is reimagined…
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Mexico City – Museums
You could spend your entire time in Mexico City just focused on museums, galleries, and cultural institutions. There is an incredible offering for a variety of tastes. I’ll be highlighting the ones that I went to as well as the ones I wanted to go to but didn’t have the time. It’s worth noting that…
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Neighbourhood: Centro Histórico, Mexico City
The Centro Histórico in Mexico City is a lively and dense neighbourhood, bustling with street vendors selling all manner of things. It has a mix of museums, parks, cultural centers, restaurants, and major shopping districts. It is also the site of the Zocalo, the major plaza in front of the government building. There is a…
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Neighbourhood: Coyocán, Mexico City
Coyoacán takes you back to another time when the skyline was low, the houses big, and the streets intimate and lively. It has a colonial aesthetic that is charming and inviting. The roads are small and packed with shops, restaurants, and bars. The parks are grand and welcoming, sharing the space with vendors, families, friends,…
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Mexico City: Casa Luis Barragán
Casa Luis Barragán is a living museum. It holds the architect’s personal artifacts intact throughout the entire house, creating a sense of inhabitation long after his passing. The main reason for this is Barragán’s housekeeper still lives in the caretaker suite, cooking in the kitchen and maintaining the home, which creates a unique and visceral experience,…
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Mexico City – Casa Luis Barragán
Casa Luis Barragán is a living museum. It holds the architect’s artifacts intact throughout the house, creating a sense of inhabitation long after his passing. The main reason for this is Barragán’s housekeeper still lives in the caretaker suite, cooking in the kitchen and maintaining the home, which creates a unique and visceral experience, unlike other…
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