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We don’t like to think about it, but the truth is we’re going to die. And some of us might die far from home. Read ‘The Final Adios’, prepared by local expats, to be sure that you are prepared…
Benjamin Ramirez is the epitome of a gentleman. But like many of the colonial homes in Merida, behind the stately facade lives an artistry of unexpected color and light…
Jorge Sosa grew up in California and moved back to Mexico when he was a teenager with his family. We have rarely met someone who straddles the gap between the cultures of Mexico and the USA as nimbly as Jorge…
On a quiet weekday during Easter week, the staff at Yucatan Living tried to eat lunch at Hacienda Temozon, but ended up at Hacienda Ochil, a sleepy little hacienda restaurant… or so we thought! See how Hacienda Ochil has grown…
We hate to admit it but we have actually passed up a ripe mango in the store because we were too lazy to get messy eating it. Today we learned a mango-eating style and we’ll never pass up a mango again…
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sergio says:
Joe, I am sure you mean an Hoyo de Monterrey. Yes, they are good. That tobacco in grown in the plantation by the same name: Hoyo de Monterrey, municipality of San Juan, Pinar del Rio province, Cuba. Right in the heart of the Vuelta Abajo district.
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Karen Ferguson says:
Well. you've done it again, Ellen....I'm so there when I return. I can't wait...thanks for including me in your trip. I really enjoyed it...btw, my birthday is in agusto. Best, Karen
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Debbie says:
When did this happen? Has there been any more information if it has been permanently suspended?
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Martha Lindley says:
The Emergency Information Sheet is available on this link. We suggest you fill it out and put one on your refrigerator and have one in your car. That...
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Lou says:
I loved reading all these reviews of the small Hotels in Merida. We were in Merida the end of April 08 for a week and stayed at the Luz...