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Written by Stephanie Carmon The other day there was a post on Facebook about a new restaurant that opened up in the Centro called La Casta Divina, The Divine Caste. It sparked a bit of controversy on the news and social media many people taking offense to the name. There were lots of opinions and […]
Is Naming a Restaurant “La Casta Divina” Really That Bad? Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon Yucatecan summers are the best. People here really know how to take time to enjoy their surroundings. The beautiful gulf beaches are a mere 20-minute drive from Merida, and there are countless cenotes, caves, hidden lagoons, mangroves, wildlife; it truly is one of Mother Nature’s treasures. We are also lucky to
Beach Bummin’ it in the Yucatecan Sun: Extreme Sports and Water Fun Read More »
Written by Nik Jameson You’ve found the perfect house and furnished it with the perfect style and you are enjoying the warm weather as you get used to your Yucatecan life. However, every time you go outside into your garden you burn under the sun and lament at the rocky yard and the sharp grasses of
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Written by Stephanie Carmon I sat to have dinner with architect Genner Loria at Oliva Patio Restaurant, one of the establishments he has designed and built. While we were finishing our dessert, I asked him how he began in architecture, and what inspires him. As he was telling me his story, I realized I have
Architect Genner Loria: Reclaiming the Magnificence of the Historic Centro of Merida Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon Since 2016 The Yucatan Giving Outreach A.C. has been providing the community with humanitarian services and goods. The idea was born out of a chance encounter with an elderly people’s home when founder Kim Davin stopped by to drop off some furniture that would have otherwise been tossed away. She was
Yucatan Giving Outreach Community Members Doing Extraordinary Work In Merida Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon “When you drink Katun on the rocks it’s like drinking water from the cenote.” A couple of months ago, I showed up at Merida’s newest speakeasy. Some friends and I were told to come check it out so we headed down Calle 53 to go try and find it. We came
Yucatan’s Budding Gin Industry: Katun Gin Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon We have been checking out some of our favorite shops and unique new gift ideas to let you know where to pick up classy and original gifts. Here we have come up with seven great finds for gift ideas in both Fashion & Design and Home & Garden. eo. Great Finds in
Mid Citybeat Shopping Seven Great Finds For Stylish And Unique Gifts In Merida Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon Two weeks ago I went to a talk at the UADY by entrepreneur social advocate Alejandro Legorreta and el guapo actor/social advocate Diego Luna. I regularly read Legorreta´s articles about social advocacy here in Mexico, especially here in Merida, and was reading one of his articles about a book he has written in
Nepotists, Politicians, Driver´s License Dealers: Are We All Corrupcionarios? Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon My mom came to town a few years ago and in her usual fashion she wanted to help as much as possible. She offered to drive my kids to school. Their school at the time was about 10 blocks from my house. It was about 6:30am when she made the suggestion.
How to Survive Driving in Merida: A Newcomer’s Guide Read More »
Written by Stephanie Carmon Merida, the cultural capital of Southern Mexico, the white city, the place that comes alive in the historic centro with traditional dances, musical sounds such as la trova yucateca, people of all ages strolling with their family or lovers, savoring helados or marquesitas. Those who live here or have been here before, inhale a familiar
Meet the New Merida: A provincial town morphs into an urban metropolis Read More »