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The Ruins at Ek’ Balam Posted by sasha on May 12, 2012
After a day of wandering around the cobblestone streets of Valladolid, enjoying the architecture and the crystal clear water of the cenote, we headed out on a day-trip to explore the ruins of Ek’ Balam, another ancient Mayan city. As the ruins are a good 30 km away from the city, we took a collectivo…
Chichen Itza Video Posted by sasha on Mar 20, 2012
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the ruins at Chichen Itza are a must-see if you should find yourself traveling in Mexico. Take a short tour of the ancient Mayan city and learn some of its history with this fun, informative video.
Chichen Itza Posted by sasha on Mar 12, 2012
With the year 2012 underway, we were thrilled to be heading to one of the great cities of the Maya – Chichen Itza. If the world is really going to come to an end this year, I wanted to at least see where the people who made that bold prediction lived and learn about their…
Cancun Posted by sasha on Mar 5, 2012
If you’re flying into Mexico for a trip around the Riviera Maya or the Yucatan, chances are you’ll find yourself in Cancun. While it is true that this city is known more for its wild spring breaks and lavish resorts than anything else, it’s still worth spending at least a night there. For us, it…
Mexico Videos – Part One Posted by sasha on Feb 21, 2012
Here’s an introductory video to give you a feel for all of the places we visited in one wild week of traveling around the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Stay tuned for more detailed videos about some of the more interesting stops, including the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and…
¡Viva México! Posted by sasha on Feb 17, 2012
Hola amigos! Mi nombre es Sasha. Soy Americano. Hablo un poco Español. Alright, I’ll admit it, my Spanish is quite awful. Unfortunately, the one year of Spanish that I studied way back in middle school is a distant memory. For some reason, I decided to study Latin in high school – a great choice if…
El juego de la pelota maya Posted by Magda on Jul 28, 2011
¿Sabíais que los mayas solían jugar a la pelota? Aunque no estoy segura de si me gustaría formar parte de un equipo en alguno de sus juegos. Dejad que os explique por qué: No se conoce el origen de este juego, ni las reglas exactas. El juego de pelota era una experiencia sagrada para los…