The blog below is a copy from a blog by Robert Reid, a Lonely Planet writer. I have written many blogs in the past on this website about the misinformation about what is being reported about Mexico, have given links to statistics about true crime rates comparing Mexico to many other countries with a higher […]
The Silver Trail Continues
The annual Silver Trail re-enactment from Batopilas to Chihuahua is underway and set to terminate in Chihuahua City this Friday the 21st as the arrieros deliver their mule train load of silver bars to Mr. Shepherd at the bank. This re-enactment is a dangerous undertaking and not to be taken lightly as mule skinners (arrieros) […]
Obama on Bilateral Relations with Mexico
Investigation shows U.S. – Mexico Border is Safer than Critics Say
Despite the bloody picture that many U.S. politicians have painted – a USA Today special analysis found that rates of violent crime along the U.S.-Mexico border have been falling for years, even prior to the U.S. security buildup. It looks like those famous quotes from U.S. politicians, such as Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer’s warning […]
Mexico Matters
With Mexico increasingly being inaccurately billed as a dangerous place to visit by the USA media, and with my contradictory perspective as an American living in Mexico and finding it paradise, I decided that it was time to help get the word out about the truth of this beautiful country. The USA ranks #1 in […]
Mexico Today
We'd like to talk to you about a new online platform today called Mexico Today. We Are One Travel and Amigo Trails have long been tweeting and posting articles on Facebook about all the positive things going on in Mexico and are thrilled to discover this wonderful new site that is doing that very thing […]
Mexico is Safe
The safety of visiting Mexico is on everyone's minds it seems now a days and it always makes me wonder why. The media in general has really over dramatized what is going on here in Mexico, and the American media specifically is to blame for much misinformation and exaggeration. There is so much more crime […]
Mexican Customs
Remember to do in Mexico what the Mexicans do! The following is a short list of what is customary—and what is frowned upon—south of the border. Greetings: In social settings, women and men usually greet each other with a single kiss on the cheek, even when they first meet. Men who know each […]
Mexico’s World Heritage Sites
Since 1987, Mexico has been recognized for 31 World Heritage sites by the United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The country is ranked first in the Americas and sixth worldwide in this regard, making Mexico a leader in terms of its cultural, natural, or mixed landmarks that deserve international recognition. UNESCO’s World Heritage list […]
Tianguis Turistico in Mexico
Cancun Hopes To Host Future Mexico Tourist Tianguis Cancun, Q. Roo:– Cancun is ready in case the Organizing Committee considers the destination as the future host of Mexico’s largest trade show, the Tianguis Turistico. Organizers of this important tradeshow have recently decided to move its location from Acapulco. CEO of the Cancun CVB, Jesus Almaguer […]