May 8th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Bolsas de mandados translates to "errand bags," and they were fixtures at Mexican markets long before the BYO grocery-bag trend arrived on this side of the border. You see styles all over Mexico (and online), especially multicolored mesh bags, some with the image of the Virgen de Guadalupe. But the less-touristy score is a cheap, solid-color canvas or vinyl tote with plastic piping and handles, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Souvenir Of The Week: Bolsas De Mandados From Mexico
May 8th, 2013 at 1:00PM: Bolsas de mandados translates to "errand bags," and they were fixtures at Mexican markets long before the BYO grocery-bag trend arrived on this side of the border. You see styles all over Mexico (and online), especially multicolored mesh bags, some with the image of the Virgen de Guadalupe. But the less-touristy score is a cheap, solid-color canvas or vinyl tote with plastic piping and handles, ...International Budget Guide 2013: Oaxaca, Mexico
Apr 15th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
If you are seeking an authentic and affordable taste of Mexico, look no further than Oaxaca.
The southwestern Mexican city has come a long way since the political protests of 2006, where non-violent activists clashed with corrupt government officials and militia in the streets. The protests led to a renewed sense of self-awareness and confidence for the city, and today, Oaxaca is once again ...Sunday At The Market In Tlacolula
Mar 10th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
"Donde esta el autobus por Tlocolula?"
The question was met with a quizzical look. Where was this gringa trying to go?
Perhaps I wasn't pronouncing it correctly.
"Tloco... Toco... Tlaca..." I stammered.
"Ah, Tlacolula."
Si. There.
I don't suppose the makeshift bus stops on the highways of Oaxaca state see many tourists. But somehow, through a series of bumpy bus rides and ...Souvernir Of The Week: Black Pottery From Oaxaca, Mexico
Mar 2nd, 2013 at 11:00AM:
You've been reading Gadling writer Jessica Marati's Oaxaca dispatches. What did she bring home? Black pottery from 1050° Ceramics Collective, an artists' group with a focus on sustainability. Every piece is lead-free, but otherwise, artisans adhere to the region's 2,000-year-old techniques for making the earthy, ebony-hued objects, buffed to a high shine by hand. Products range from vases ...An Education In Mezcal
Feb 28th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
I inhale. The scent is earthy, smoky. I take a sip, rolling the liquid around my tongue, exploring its flavors. Per instruction, I gurgle. My mouth explodes, the alcohol transforming into a liquid fireball that burns the insides of my cheeks. It takes a few minutes before the sensation expires.
There is a saying: "para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien también."
For everything ...In Oaxaca, A Place For Friends
Feb 26th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Sundays in Oaxaca are quiet. The stores are closed; the streets empty.
There is buzz around the churches, as families mill in and out dressed in their Sunday best. Near the Zocalo, children play with oversized balloons, pushing them high into the sky.
But otherwise, the city is silent.
On a recent Sunday, I decided to embrace the calm and seek a quiet resting place where I could sit ...Go #OnTheRoad With @GadlingTravel On Instagram
Feb 13th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
The Gadling crew is one of the most diverse groups of travelers on the web. But different as we are, we're united in our thirst for adventure and our hunger for the open road. You read about our adventures here. Now, we'd like to invite you to travel with us in real-time – on Instagram at @GadlingTravel.
Each month, a member of our team will take over the @GadlingTravel Instagram ...Why Mexico Isn't Central America, And Other Things I Learned From Writing A Book About Cheese
Jan 9th, 2013 at 12:00PM: Exactly one year ago, I was embroiled in final edits on my first book, "Cheese for Dummies." It's a 408-page, comprehensive primer on all things cheese, including an extensive geography section.
I was reviewing the "America's" chapter, when I saw that my editor had taken the liberty of relocating Mexico from North America, and lumped it with Central America. Baffled, I spent the next hour ...The Spirit(s) Of Christmas: Great Distilled Gifts To Give
Dec 19th, 2012 at 12:00PM: The holidays are stressful for many reasons, one of which is gift pressure. Host(ess), Christmas and Hanukkah gifts, gifts for neighbors, obligatory "thank you for the great mail delivery/haircuts/massages gifts."
You know what makes for a thoughtful gift that reduces stress? A bottle of something delicious. Unless, of course, your intended recipients don't/aren't old enough to drink. I can't ...Santorum criticizes Obama for allowing Malia to attend class trip to Mexico
Mar 21st, 2012 at 2:00PM: The is-Mexico-safe-or-isn't-it debate spilled over into the 2012 presidential race on Tuesday as G.O.P. hopeful Rick Santorum criticized President Obama for allowing his 13-year-old daughter, Malia, to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, on a class trip.
"What I would say is that the president's actions should reflect what his administration is saying," Santorum said in an interview with conservative ..."Food" preparation around the world: a video round-up
Jan 3rd, 2012 at 12:00PM: Every savvy traveler knows that meals that are considered taboo (pets), weird (ingredients that are still alive), or gross (insectia, specific animal innards) at home are likely what's for dinner elsewhere in the world. Even if the food or dish isn't unappetizing by our standards, its means of preparation is often spectacle-worthy.
Thus, the following collection of videos, all devoted to the ...
Mexico to become "champion" of adventure travel?
Dec 7th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Speaking at the United Nation's Convention on Climate Change yesterday, Mexican President Felipe Calderón recognized the importance of tourism and adventure travel for preserving the habitats and culture of his country, even going so far as to say "Mexico has to become the champion of adventure travel."
The presentation took place as part of Green Solutions@COP16, which is an event that ...
