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Scoop Scoops: Our 5 Favorite Ice Cream Treats in Mexico
Blog: Trans-Americas Journey - 1 July 2010
July has been National Ice Cream Month ever since Ronald Reagan made it so during his presidency in 1984. He also decreed that the third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day. Anyway, to celebrate we thought we’d share the scoop on the best scoops we’ve found during our 14 months of road tripping through Mexico. We’re not even dessert people, but here in Mexico they definitely scream for ice cream. In no particular order, here are five of our favorite finds. 1. Every region of Mexico is known for some sort of signature food.
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Horse Sense – Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico (part 5 of 5)
Blog: Trans-Americas Journey - 2 April 2010
We’ve been raving about the horsemanship culture in Lagos de Moreno and while we were there we got to know some of the local trainers who are crafting amazing horses. One of the most sought-after trainers of horses for use in competitive charreada (Mexican rodeo) is Juan Zermeno. Juan is a competitive, perfectly-attired guy with steely eyes and a better grasp on the English language than he lets on. More importantly, he speaks horse. Fluently.
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Branding Day – Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico (part 4 of 5)
Blog: Trans-Americas Journey - 30 March 2010
We’ve said it before but the longer we linger in Mexico (12 months and counting for those keeping track at home…) the more it proves to be true: Mexicans can and will turn anything into a fiesta. And they’re willing to work for it. And so we find ourselves invited to branding day at Rancho San Cayetano which is worked and occupied by Juan Alcaza and his lovely family. In addition to raising cattle, Juan’s beautiful wife, Lupita, helps run an equinotherapy program for physically and mentally challenged children at the beautiful ranch too.
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The Charreada Challenge – Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico (part 3 of 5)
Blog: Trans-Americas Journey - 29 March 2010
Before we take you to a charreada (Mexican rodeo) we need you to forget about rodeos you may have seen in the US or Canada. In Mexico (where rodeo was born), it’s a whole different animal. For starters, it’s a team sport with each charro (Mexican cowboy) on the team competing on behalf of the team in the event or events in which he excels at the most. After the Mexican Revolution Mexicans began to worry that the charro traditions were being lost so official organizations were formed to foster and govern what it means to be a charro and to keep the charreadas alive.
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On Horseback Through History – Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico (part 2 of 5)
Blog: Trans-Americas Journey - 23 March 2010
The Mexican state of Jalisco claims to be the birthplace of a few pretty important cornerstones of Mexican culture including Mariachi music and tequila. A lesser known contribution, which can be traced back to Jalisco, is the charro or Mexican cowboy. Charros and charreadas (Mexican rodeos, which we’ll take you to in an upcoming Lagos de Moreno post) pre-date cowboys and rodeos in the US. It’s true.
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Hacienda Heaven – Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico (part 1 of 5)
Blog: Trans-Americas Journey - 21 March 2010
It’s a travel truth that applies even to lifers like us: The more you travel the more likely you are to find the place that makes you want to stop traveling and stay for a while. Or forever. For us, Lagos de Moreno in Jalisco may be that place. Over the next five posts we’ll do our best to convey the appeal of this sleepy, dusty, little-visited spot in central Mexico. Is it the people? Is it the history? Is it the desert? Is it the horses? Is it the horsemen (and women)? Is it the haciendas? Is it the pride? Is it the tequila?
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The Best Hostels in Latin America
Blog: Itinerant Londoner - 14 November 2009
Travelling for a year, constantly on the move, rarely staying more than three or four days in one place, where I end up staying makes a huge difference to my my stress levels. End up in a nice hostel, with things like comfy beds, warm showers, free breakfasts, a good location and a nice atmosphere [...]
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Mummies, Don Quixote, and lots of Cuban Music
Blog: Say Yes to Tacos - 16 October 2009
This is a much belated summary of the fantastic weekend I spent at the Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato a few weeks ago. Cervantino is a huge international arts festival that runs for 2 weeks at the end of October. Tons of performances in theaters, in the street, in outdoor amphitheaters…everything from dance to opera to [...]
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