Monolithic – Bernal, Mexico
Bernal, one of Mexico's Pueblos Magicos, is your gateway to one of the largest monoliths in the world and some of the oldest wineries in the Americas.
Our travel blog posts about cultural travel include information about museums, local markets, festivals and celebrations, Indigenous groups, archaeological sites, traditions, and other aspects of culture in North, Central, and South America.
Happy 188th Birthday! – Union de Tula, Mexico
Celebrating the 188th birthday of Tula, Mexico with street parties, banda music, free beer, amazing people, and a rodeo.
Is This the Best Pueblo Magico? – Tapalpa, Mexico
Tapalpa, Mexico may be the best Pueblo Magico in the whole country.
The Truth About Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
Cinco de Mayo is really no big deal in most of Mexico except in the city of Puebla where it's a very big deal indeed.
Looking for Miracles – Talpa de Allende, Mexico
Three times a year this tiny town in Mexico is inundated with pilgrims looking for a miracle from the Virgin Rosario of Talpa.
More Festering, Please – New Orleans, Louisiana
Our Jazz Fest winds to a close with an epic late night performance that has become an annual tradition.
Mid-Week Rocks – New Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz Fest weekend performances at the fairgrounds in New Orleans are epic, but there's even more music happening around the city during the week in between the two Jazz Fest weekends.
Are We Festering Yet? – New Orleans, Louisiana
At the fairgrounds in New Orleans for the first Jazz Fest after Hurricane Katrina where live music and food helped soothe the soul and the city.
