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Travel Highlights of 2011

Alebrijes, blue-footed boobies, and leatherback turtles are just some of my 2011 travel highlights.

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When the Ground Shakes: Earthquake in Mexico City

“A magnitude-6.5 earthquake struck in Mexico’s western Guerrero state, shaking buildings and causing panic in the nation’s capital and the Pacific resort of Acapulco. Officials said at least three people died.”

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A Travel Fail

Mexico has become an acquaintance to me. Sure, I appreciate its good qualities (and there are many). But it’s not love. It’s not my BFF. I won’t fantasize about it after I leave.

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Chapultepec: The Only Royal Castle In The Americas

Within walking distance of my apartment sits Chapultepec Castle, former home of royals Maximilian I and Empress Carlota.

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A Tour Of My Apartment In Mexico City [Video]

I recently realized that I’ve been in Mexico City for a few weeks now and haven’t showed you guys where I live… so here’s a video!

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A Gratitude Post

Since I’m in a country where Thanksgiving isn’t traditionally celebrated, I can focus on the true spirit of the holiday – giving thanks.

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Mexico City’s Anthropology Museum Offers Bucktoothed Gods And A Giant Penis

I’ll have to visit this museum at least twice more to see everything. Hopefully next time I can absorb more than the god with the unfortunate grill and the ginormous phallus.

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The Unconventional Beauty of Mexico City (Photos)

A few shots of Mexico City’s decaying, deteriorating, weird, ugly, and quirky.

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