After decades of continuous research and studies, we now know that the Maya developed one of the most sophisticated civilizations in the ancient world. They were not only among the most prolific builders in antiquity, leaving us with awe-inspiring monuments, but they were also masters […]
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Wonderstruck by Uxmal
Many centuries ago, the dense jungles of what is now Southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, as well as the western parts of Honduras and El Salvador witnessed the rise of a sophisticated civilization that would later produce among the finest and most impressive monuments in the […]
Magical Palenque
Apart from the act of traveling itself, planning a trip is also something I mostly enjoy, for it brings me ‘closer’ to a place even before seeing it in person. But I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Having to look up the details […]
Teotihuacan: Vestiges of an Ancient Metropolis
In the second century CE, the Roman Empire was at its height, and so too was the Parthian Empire directly to its east. In East Asia, the Han dynasty reigned over ancient China, a period marked by advances in science and technology, among other things. […]
Museo Nacional de Antropología: A Great Place to Start
Visiting a new country with a completely different culture and where the people speak a language you don’t understand can undoubtedly be daunting. But everyone has their own way of getting their bearings. And for James and I, we usually visit the national/most important museum […]
Mesmerized by Mexico
Mexico had always been one of the countries I most wanted to visit, and if you have been there and written about it, there is a good chance I have commented on your blog posts about it and said how much I dreamed of going […]
What an Amazing World! 