Last year, a major hurricane hit a small touristic state Baja California Sur in Mexico. Odile, a category 4 hurricane, left a major devastation in Los Cabos and the entire state. The history books and elderly say that such a … Continue reading
Sayonara, Hotel Okura
Readers of this blog know that we love everything Japanese; the culture, architecture, food, teas, origami, origata, you name it. We love it so much, we can’t wait to head to Japan in 2016! And while we also love contemporary … Continue reading
Check In: Villa Santa Cruz, Todos Santos Boutique Hotel
Recently, we checked in at Villa Santa Cruz near Todos Santos in Baja California Sur, Mexico, for a short mid-summer escape with friends. This secluded oceanfront boutique hotel is about an hour and a half away from my home, yet … Continue reading
Exploring Sian Ka’an: From Tulum to Punta Allen by Car
Our favorite way to top off a great trip? Exploring places off the beaten path! And although exploring Sian Ka’an by car might sound like a bad idea to all who have visited this impressive natural biosphere reserve before, our … Continue reading
Enchanting Origami World by Wenche Lise Fossland
“It is fascinating that there is almost no limit to the shapes you can turn a flat paper into.†Wenche Lise Fossland (you can find her on Instagram under @wenlise_fold) of Namsos, Norway, started doing origami on a family holiday … Continue reading
Surreal Cityscapes by Michele Durazzi
At first glance, striking architectural compositions by Florence-based digital artist Michele Durazzi look like surreal photographs of real buildings. But, at a second glance, you realize that this is not (could not be) reality, and none of the structures are … Continue reading
Water Colors by Toshio Shibata
This post is dedicated partly to the fact that hurricane Blanca passed Baja as a tropical storm and brought only little rain, wind and clouds; partly to the World Oceans Day; and partly also because we simply love ocean and … Continue reading
Around San Jose del Cabo with Margo
San Jose del Cabo is a quaint little town in Baja California Sur. It is a neighbor of more popular town Cabo San Lucas, famous for its sportfishing, resorts and nightlife. But we love San Jose for it’s lovely downtown … Continue reading
365 Days: Origami Art by Ross Symons
I find 365 days projects brilliant. The mere commitment of doing something each day throughout the year, and sticking to it until the end, is worth admiring. Add to that interesting topics that people choose to do for 365 days, … Continue reading
On Two Wheels Around La Paz, Mexico
South of the US border, at the end of California peninsula and the end of land, there is a place known for 350 sunny days per year, miles long sandy beaches, arid desert, harsh mountains, spring oasis, two oceans, and … Continue reading
Mexico Meets Japan: Translations by Luis Vega
When you cannot speak with words, speak with art. Mexico and Japan are both known for their artisans and beautiful handcrafted work, which has its origins in ancient traditions. Industrial designer Luis Vega of Mexican origin spent 8 months in … Continue reading
Lifestyle Photography with Pema
A couple of weeks ago we had a fun photo session with Pema. She was fun, cute and playful – it was her first visit to Cabo San Lucas and she fell in love with it immediately. Well, who wouldn’t? … Continue reading