Monthly Archives: April 2019

Its not every day you get picked up by a guy in a van, and definitely not when the van is as cool as this one. Our guide picked us up from the hotel and took us to his studio near the beach, where we were ready to get our hands dirty. This was probablyContinue reading “Mexican advanture – Huatulco”

Oaxaca is known as a foodie destination in Mexico and also the home of Mole, a dipping sauce that is often made with chocolate (or bugs). We had the opportunity to attend a cooking class to learn how it is done and i was super happy for the opportunity. After starting the roasting of someContinue reading “Mexican adventure – cooking and mole in Oaxaca”

In the last few years I have inadvertently had a few very special birthday adventures in far flung and exotic places and this year was no different. To celebrate my special day, our guide treated me to a cake of my choosing (chocolate tres leches) and I enjoyed it with a cup of incredible OaxacaContinue reading “Mexcican adventure – Birthdays and other festivities”

Puebla is known for its beautiful tile work, but in my mind it sticks out as the city with the colours. It is filled with beautiful crafts and I was struck by the detail that goes into everything, from the pretty doorways, the detailed embroidery, the painted tiles and even the dessert! Every building, rightContinue reading “Mexican adventure – Puebla”