Travelers' Tales Mexico (Travelers' Tales Guides)

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Summary: Putting a Face on Travel in Mexico
Review: 'Traveler's Tales Mexico' is a delightful excursion into the many faces and cultures of our neighbor south of the Rio Grande. Discovering this book after my third visit to Mexico gave me even more inspiration to return and to venture beyond the traditional tourist sites and activities. The pyramids at Teotihuacan, Mexico City's Chapultepec Park and Archeologicial Museum are a must for the first time visitor, but to get a real feeling for the variety and richness of Mexican culture, one needs to go beyond the traditional venues. Spend a week in San Miguel de Allende or Oxaxca, venture out beyond the zocalo and shops; and you will connect with the 'real' Mexico and gain an appreciation for all that Mexico and it's people have to offer. The tales in this book are inspired by such insights, gained through very personal adventures (and misadventures!)that brought the writers into intimate contact with the people and enabled them to experience the land, traditions and culture of Mexico in new ways. Contributions from teachers, writers and just plain folks, offer an entertaining and enlightening view into the essence of a vast country that has so much more to offer the serious traveler. From a hilarious tale of a gringo getting a shave from a traditional Mexican barber, to a recounting of the 'Day of the Dead' observances in Patzcuro; 'Tales' will whet your appetite for more and make you think more carefully about new destinations for your next trip to Mexico.

Rating:
Summary: Putting a Face on Travel in Mexico
Review: 'Traveler's Tales Mexico' is a delightful excursion into the many faces and cultures of our neighbor south of the Rio Grande. Discovering this book after my third visit to Mexico gave me even more inspiration to return and to venture beyond the traditional tourist sites and activities. The pyramids at Teotihuacan, Mexico City's Chapultepec Park and Archeologicial Museum are a must for the first time visitor, but to get a real feeling for the variety and richness of Mexican culture, one needs to go beyond the traditional venues. Spend a week in San Miguel de Allende or Oxaxca, venture out beyond the zocalo and shops; and you will connect with the 'real' Mexico and gain an appreciation for all that Mexico and it's people have to offer. The tales in this book are inspired by such insights, gained through very personal adventures (and misadventures!)that brought the writers into intimate contact with the people and enabled them to experience the land, traditions and culture of Mexico in new ways. Contributions from teachers, writers and just plain folks, offer an entertaining and enlightening view into the essence of a vast country that has so much more to offer the serious traveler. From a hilarious tale of a gringo getting a shave from a traditional Mexican barber, to a recounting of the 'Day of the Dead' observances in Patzcuro; 'Tales' will whet your appetite for more and make you think more carefully about new destinations for your next trip to Mexico.

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Summary: Great pre-departure reading for all those going to Mexico.
Review: The wonders of the world and its people were once revealed to inquiring souls through the tales of travelers. Stories that coke the fire of the imagination and inspired others to get up and go. James O'Reilly & Larry Habegger have done us all a great service in collecting these stories on Mexico's culture, history and wonders.

The book is logically organized into five single parts. Starting with chosen stories that reflect the ethos of Mexico. Followed by stories about places and activities that fellow travelers have found worthwhile. The third part is comprised of stories by people who have made a special connection between their lives and interests and the people and places in Mexico. Fourth is the struggle and challenges facing the country and concluding with "The Last Word" to remind you of the book as a whole. This is recommended pre-departure reading for all those going to Mexico.

Rating:
Summary: Great pre-departure reading for all those going to Mexico.
Review: The wonders of the world and its people were once revealed to inquiring souls through the tales of travelers. Stories that coke the fire of the imagination and inspired others to get up and go. James O'Reilly & Larry Habegger have done us all a great service in collecting these stories on Mexico's culture, history and wonders.

The book is logically organized into five single parts. Starting with chosen stories that reflect the ethos of Mexico. Followed by stories about places and activities that fellow travelers have found worthwhile. The third part is comprised of stories by people who have made a special connection between their lives and interests and the people and places in Mexico. Fourth is the struggle and challenges facing the country and concluding with "The Last Word" to remind you of the book as a whole. This is recommended pre-departure reading for all those going to Mexico.