Wrong turns can be a real pain in the, well, the neck. Even more so when you're deep in the Yucatan jungle! If you can get a signal, the GPS shows your location on a satellite map, but rarely shows how you got there. This happened to me just recently. I was driving from Mérida towards Campeche in the Yucatan province of Mexico to find the Grutas de...

When travellers speak of Isla Mujeres they conjure images of pristine white-sand beaches and crystal clear blue-green waters. The streets of the Artisania are hustling with tourists, and the bars and restaurants are bustling with revellers. The ferry arrives every hour, bringing more visitors to this island paradise. Taxis and golf cart rentals par...

The Maya Culture of Melaponia Maya religion was centered around Nature. Every element of Mother Earth, including plants and animals, contain a connected force that linked together throughout the universe. All living things were revered, rejoiced, and renewed. One particular of these revered species is the honey bee. They were honoured for thei...

​ Red Carpet. Bright lights. Flashing cameras. Celebrities and VIPs. Hollywood. If you thought all these were a backdrop for a Hollywood movie premiere, you wouldn't be too far off. This was the scene, however, on January 29, 2021 for the Grand Opening of the Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Cancun. This brand new 648 room 4-Star Luxury Hotel, with wa...

The Story of iXbalanque In Mayan folklore there is a story of two brothers, iXbalanque and Hunahpu. Although completely different in appearance and characteristics, they are referred to in the Mayan historical book Popol Vuh as the twin heroes of creation. Borne from magic, they displayed supernatural powers at an early age, and were often asked by...