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Day of the Dead in Oaxaca and Chiapas
“Dia de los Muertos” as Day of the Dead is known in Oaxaca, is a celebration not to be missed that lasts anywhere from two weeks to months, depending upon one’s perspective. For those of us who come to...
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The Art of Riding Buses in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico
I think it’s time to weigh in on taking buses in Oaxaca and Chiapas. First, this information isn’t necessarily true for all of Mexico, I’m just speaking from personal experience living there. Compared...
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Five Fun Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
Shopping! A Few Great Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas: 1. Wander. It is such an amazing city, well preserved from colonial times with high points to climb to, back streets to...
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Learning to Communicate Business with Indigenous Artisans in Mexico
If you read this blog you are familiar with my stories of the challenges involved in doing business in a foreign culture, especially in a developing country. Communication with the indigenous artisans...
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Mexico: The Embroidered Box
The simple and beautiful Rococo-tee blouse, before modifying it. A couple of weeks ago, Celina, my assistant in Oaxaca, informed me that a shipment of blouses we had been waiting for from Chiapas,...
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Plants in the Mayan Culture: A Visual Feast
If you’ve ever traveled in Oaxaca, the Yucatan or Chiapas, you are familiar with the strange fruits, odd trees and crafts that are unique to this region. Author Svetlana Aleksandroff of Playa del...
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Amazing Embroidery by Amazing Women Abrazo Style
It is an interesting conundrum building a business in a world where seasonal colors, tight delivery deadlines and demanding standards for consistency collide with the alternate reality of tradition...
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Mexico: The Palenque Ruins In Chiapas
Palenque — Mayan ruins dating back to 226 BC to around 799 AD — in Chiapas, Mexico. Photo courtesy of Dennis Jarvis.
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