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How to Fake French

I discovered this video a couple months ago when it only had a few thousand views. Now it has gone viral with over a million. And I understand why!…

Sunrise in Tulum, Mexico (VIDEO)

I am not sure what it is, but on my recent trip, I was compelled to get up for sunrise almost every day. And I am not normally an early riser. One morning I brought my camera out to capture the beauty. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n4TXpxSQxo&w=560&h=315]…

Beware of Fear in Mexico – It’s overrated.

I just got back from Mexico on a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula along the stretch known as the Mayan Riviera. Before I went, I did a fair bit of research about the region. And I found two very common threads. In the Mayan Riviera, there are tons of accommodations and attractions. And secondly, I should be AFRAID. Everyone seemed to have some warning to give. To name a few: they will rip me off; the police will rob me; the gas station attendants will trick me; and I will get sick from the food. I see myself as a savvy traveler, I speak the language and I am familiar with the culture. So I figured I™d be fine. But…