Category: Oaxaca

December 10, 2019 by Roxanna Brock McDade

If you’re planning on taking a vacation to Mexico for Christmas, you’re in for a treat, because this country hosts fun festivities for nearly a whole month! The Christmas season here basically begins on December 12 and doesn’t end until January 6, giving you plenty of time to celebrate with family and locals alike. Here’s... Read More »

September 20, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Living at an altitude of 7500 feet in Flagstaff, Arizona, I am already feeling hints of winter—a later sunrise, cooler air and a slight discoloring of leaves. I’m already dreaming of Mexico. As soon as the weather gets uncomfortable, I’ll be wanting to spend the winter or travel for an extended visit there. In the... Read More »

December 5, 2015 by Roxanna Brock McDade

If grand parties and festivals, affordable prices and warm weather is what you are looking for--then these Mexican destinations are for you this Christmas... Read More »

March 10, 2013 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Enter the Oaxaca, Mexico Benito Juarez market, you will be greeted with the sight of indigenous women basket weavers performing their craft and displaying their wares... Read More »

February 19, 2013 by Roxanna Brock McDade

A social web travel workshop, entitled All Travel is Local (Todos Viajes Son Locales) is being hosted by Planeta.com for March 19-22 in Oaxaca de Juárez... Read More »

January 11, 2012 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Now is a great time to visit Mexico, since crowds are reduced due to the inaccurate depiction given by the media for all of Mexico... Read More »

July 29, 2010 by Roxanna Brock McDade

The blue agave of the state of Jalisco is considered the only true member of the tequila family. There are 3 types, based on the amount of aging involved... Read More »

April 8, 2010 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Did you know most of Mexico is as safe as ever? The U.S. is actually advising against visiting very specific places where drug cartels are warring... Read More »