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Dress for Weather in Oaxaca – Clothes to Bring

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Mexico, Latin America, North America, Oaxaca, Travel Tips, What to Know
October 4, 2020November 18, 2020
4 min read

Packing clothing for a visit to Oaxaca can be difficult because of inconsistent annual weather… Read More »Dress for Weather in Oaxaca – Clothes to Bring

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Meat Dishes in Markets, Restaurants in Oaxaca: Glossary of Terms

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Latin America, Mexico, North America, Oaxaca, What to Eat, What to Know
October 4, 2020November 18, 2020
5 min read

This dictionary of dining terms assures tourists that they receive the meat (carne) dish they… Read More »Meat Dishes in Markets, Restaurants in Oaxaca: Glossary of Terms

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Day of the Dead – How Mexico Celebrates Life

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Mexico, Latin America, North America, What to Know
September 23, 2020November 18, 2020
3 min read

Latin American countries celebrate All Souls’ Day annually, and Mexico is no exception, known for… Read More »Day of the Dead – How Mexico Celebrates Life

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Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

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Latin America, Mexico, North America, Oaxaca, Things to Do, What to Know
September 23, 2020November 18, 2020
8 min read

Visitors from all over the world come to Oaxaca, Mexico at the end of October… Read More »Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

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Puebla: Mexico’s Best Kept Secret

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Mexico, Puebla, Things to Do, What to Eat, What to Know, Where to Stay
September 21, 2020October 4, 2020
7 min read

Puebla; Mexico’s city of angels, is a vibrant city rich in culture and history with… Read More »Puebla: Mexico’s Best Kept Secret

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5 Tips for Surviving A Long Bus Ride With Your Sanity Intact

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Backpacking tips, Travel Tips, What to Know
August 10, 2020August 10, 2020
4 min read

Practical tips and advice for the bus traveler, whether one is a novice rider or… Read More »5 Tips for Surviving A Long Bus Ride With Your Sanity Intact

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Easy Drive, San Miguel de Allende to Oaxaca, Avoids Mexico City

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Adventures, Latin America, Mexico, North America, Tips & tricks, What to Know
August 10, 2020November 18, 2020
5 min read

With the extension of the Arco Norte toll road beyond Querétaro, visitors to San Miguel… Read More »Easy Drive, San Miguel de Allende to Oaxaca, Avoids Mexico City

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Mexican Souvenirs: Made in China?

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Latin America, Mexico, North America, What to Know
August 10, 2020November 18, 2020
4 min read

Mexican souvenirs made in China? Yes, it happens but here is how to find authentic… Read More »Mexican Souvenirs: Made in China?

Medellin The City With The Most Free WiFi Spot In Colombia

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Colombia, Latin America, Medellin, News, South America, What to Know
May 19, 2017November 18, 2020
1 min read

Currently, Medellin Colombia has 193 points of free WiFi access, and is expected to install 30… Read More »Medellin The City With The Most Free WiFi Spot In Colombia

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How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Medellin Colombia

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Articles, Colombia, Featured, Latin America, Medellin, South America, What to Know
May 19, 2017November 18, 2020
5 min read

The rule for how long most tourists can stay is: 180 days in a calendar year (January… Read More »How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Medellin Colombia