Tag: mexican
Cinco de Mayo: El Día de la Batalla de Puebla
Cinco de Mayo is popular in the United States, but sadly it’s one of those holidays that has lost much of its original meaning. It is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, but it really commemorates the Battle of Puebla, celebrating the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces in 1862.
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Taiwan: Whatever Your Pleasure
Taiwan’s wealth of offerings ensures travelers find destinations, activities and amenities to suit all interests.
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Mar 1, 2016A Festival in the Fireworks Capital of the World
Tultepec, located just north of Mexico City, is usually a quiet town except for one week every year. Handcrafted fireworks have been a tradition here for at least 150 years, but things took a turn for the worst in 1988 after a vendor’s stand exploded in La Merced Market, killing 61 people and prompting the government to ban production within city limits. Unfortunately the ban dealt a severe blow for Tultepec’s tourism, and to regain the lost commerce the local fireworks guild decided to start a festival to bring people back, in addition to honoring their patron saint San Juan de Dios, protector of firework makers.
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Feb 29, 2016Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties: Cancun, Mexico
Planning a bachelor or bachelorette party in a different country can be quite a headache, but a trip to Cancun, Mexico, practically plans itself with all-inclusive party packages and unlimited opportunities for good, old-fashioned stag and hen fun.
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The Province That Surrounds Seoul — And Outshines It
Skip the Seoul Crowds. The Real Korea is in Gyeonggi.
North America
Oct 19, 2015Top 5: Chile Verde Restaurants in Denver
A Mexican restaurant scene seems odd for a place like Denver, with cold winters and heavy snowfall. However, locals live and die by these restaurants and their sacred chile verde. Unlike most chiles found south of Colorado, Denver’s concoction is thicker and heartier. Some green chile diehards believe a select view dives and cantinas stand high above the rest.