FEEL the HEAT in EL CHICHON: exploring an active volcano in Chiapas, Mexico

“Gringo!“ Having heard the term said to me many times before I hesitate a few steps before turning around.  A short scruffy Hispanic man with a big friendly smile stands with two friends on the sidewalk in front of the church looking at me.  I walk up to them and we start talking. José is…

Stuck in Toluca?

With a population of 9 million people, the thought of getting around in Mexico City (often referred to as D.F. for Distrito Federal) can be frightening for the first-time visitor.  Even after half a dozen visits to Mexico City, I still get a little distraught when going to a new area. There are two international…