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“Colombian cuisine extends far beyond the empanadas and arepas you’ll commonly find sold on the streets. Nowhere is this more clear than in the colonial city of Cartagena, where innovative chefs combine traditional Colombian and Caribbean flavors with Peruvian, Italian, Spanish, and Asian influences – making for an ever-evolving gastronomical scene that keeps local chefs on
“Oaxaca holds a unique blend of traditional and modern influences, with crumbling colonial architecture alongside art, cuisine, and archeological ruins that pay homage to the city’s pre-Hispanic past. It’s these curious contradictions that make Oaxaca stand out as a favorite destination in Mexico. Here’s what to see and do when you’re in town.”
“Boring simply doesn’t exist in Oaxaca. Every corner of this Mexican city reveals vibrant street murals, inventive cuisine, and spontaneous parades that delight the senses. Here’s your ultimate guide.” To read on, click here.
“Mexican textiles have a rich history, dating back to at least 1400 BCE. In pre-Hispanic times, common fibers used included those from yucca, palm, and maguey plants as well as cotton in the warm valleys of the south.” To read on, click here.
“Mexico boasts a vibrant blend of cultures, drawing influence from its considerable Indigenous presence, the remnants of Spanish colonization, and the traditions born from their intermingling. Far from a monolith, you’ll find different types of folk art depending on which part of the country you visit.” To read on, click here.
“The phenomenon of Mercury retrograde has entered our mainstream vernacular, inspiring countless memes while frightening others into near-catatonic states.” To read on, click here.
“There is little recognition of Afro-Latinx communities throughout Latin America, but Puebla’s “Africamericanos” exhibit is seeking to change that.” To read on, click here.
“Once a highly prized port within the Spanish empire, modern day Cartagena bursts with color and charisma, tempting all who visit to live a little louder. Located on the Caribbean coast, the city keeps a year-round tropical climate making it a perfect beach getaway. A weekend in Cartagena is all you need to catch the highlights
“Few morning routines are complete without a vitalizing cup of coffee. If you’re a fan of mild, well-balanced beans, there’s a good chance the cup you’re drinking is Colombian coffee, produced in the country’s Coffee Triangle, also known as the Coffee Zone or Coffee Belt.” To read on, click here.
“Africa is often portrayed as a starving continent, which ignores the fact that centuries before colonizers began depleting the region of its resources, Africans had advanced food systems in place. When enslaved Africans were taken to the Americas, they brought their culinary wisdom with them, forever changing the way we cook and consume food.”