There are not many places that can boast of global relevance on 3 drastically different timescales. Today the Yucatán Peninsula is known for world-class snorkeling and indulgent beach vacations, but it’s also the site of a pivotal ancient civilization and carries the mark of one of the most interesting geological events in Earth’s history. I like to think of our tour around the peninsula as a tour through these 3 ages.
Continue reading…Category: Mexico
Forget everything I’ve told you about Mexico for a second. Instead, pull up your romanticized image of it. Squat adobe row-houses in earthy pastels. A short woman in crisp black braids balancing a woven basket on her head. Cacti and food carts. Piñatas and mezcal. Welcome to Oaxaca.
Continue reading…The thought of going to Mexico felt more consequential somehow than many of the other countries on our list. Mexico is our next-door neighbor and I was embarrassed I’d never seen it. Many of us Americans cross oceans looking for cultures different from our own, forgetting we have a gem so close by.
Continue reading…About Me
Hi! I’m Maheen but my family calls me Mano. Jack and I are traveling the world together and I’ll be sharing my thoughts and pictures on this site. Thanks for stopping by!