If objects could tell stories, the objects in this artist and lawyer’s home in Cuernavaca, Mexico, would have stories to listen to for years. Stories about their first visit to Europe, drinking local wine and enjoying exquisite food under a … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mexico
East Cape Escape
Living in Baja California Sur, surrounded by the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, with a coastline of more than 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles), we are extremely spoiled with some of the most beautiful beaches. We are spoiled to … Continue reading
Rammed Earth Social Housing Project in Baja, Mexico
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
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
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
A Visit to Yecapixtla, Morelos
The harder it is to pronounce a town’s name, the more intrigued I am in visiting it and getting to know its history. And if I find out this town is world famous for its food, it gets on the … Continue reading
Check In: The Hotelito, Todos Santos Boutique Hotel
The Hotelito is a cozy boutique hotel that will have you enchanted with its colors, Mexican architecture, European style and a friendly service from the time you arrive and until you say ¡Hasta pronto! We visited this colorful small hotel … Continue reading
Reviving Authentic Traditions in Baja’s Desert Oasis: Pottery
This is a story about Lorna Hankins, the woman who brought authentic local pottery back to Baja’s desert oasis, La Candelaria. When I first met Lorna at The Field Gallery at Flora Farm where she had her exhibition, we defined … Continue reading
Cabo Pulmo
Dear friends, I wanted to share with you this photo of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park from our visit this weekend. Cabo Pulmo cradles one of three living reefs (and the only hard coral reef) in North America. It is … Continue reading
Petatlan

 and its Fiestas of the Holy Patron
Petatlán is a small town a few miles east of Zihuatanejo. We visited it for the first time in March 2012, when we visited Capella Ixtapa and the Food & Wine Festival Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. We have heard much about Petatlán … Continue reading
THE MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE, CULIACÃN, MEXICO
Architectural proposal for the Museum of Agriculture by architectural studio a10studio. Smart combination of landscaping, ecology and contemporary architecture. Continue reading
A Hacienda for a Russian Inmigrant
A Hacienda in the New York sky for a Russian Inmigrant “I was looking for my own identity. I wanted something more rough-edged, a place where I could throw bold colors onto the wall and didn’t have to walk carefully.†… Continue reading