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Is Cuenca, Ecuador, the Perfect Winter Snowbird Destination (2023)

Tema Frank, DH and indigenous couple in Ecuador

Our quest for another place to escape long, cold Canadian winters has led us to Ecuador.

Tema
January 29, 2023
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Travel

Strawberries at Lunch: Mexico City Food & Drink Reviews (2023)

fresh-made guacamole at the restaurant in Mexico City's National Anthropology Museum

Where to eat in Mexico City, by district.

Tema
January 22, 2023
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Travel

What to do on a Monday in Mexico City (2023)

Most museums in Mexico City are closed on Mondays, but there's still plenty to do.

Tema
January 17, 2023
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Travel, History & Politics

What to Do in Magnificent Mexico City – Part I (2023)

Part of a wall in Mexico City's Museum of Anthropology

Mexico City adventures: cycling in the city, eating, drinking, and the incredible Anthropology Museum

Tema
January 11, 2023
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Travel, History & Politics

What to do in Magnificent Mexico City: Part 2 (2023)

colorful sculpture of pre-columbian man reclining

Exploring ancient Mexico City: the Zocalo, the Templo Mayor archeological site, and the magnificent colonial-era Postal Palace

Tema
January 11, 2023
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Travel, Allergy Travel

How to Travel for 100 Days With Just Carry-on Luggage in 2024

Tema and her luggage in Puerta Vallarta, en route to Mexico City.

Travelling to multiple continents over 100+ days is totally do-able with only carry-on luggage. Here's how.

Tema
January 3, 2023

Travel

Bye bye Twitter

@Tema@mastodon.social - my post-Twitter home

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with Twitter. Since Elon Musk’s takeover it has become a hate-hate relationship. Not one to stay in abusive relationships, I’ve now quit Twitter and am trying Mastodon. You can follow me there, if you’d…

Tema
December 13, 2022

Travel

Morocco Trip – Part 2: Jews of Morocco, & Visiting Essaouira

Morocco once had a thriving Jewish community and says it has no history of anti-semitism. So why are there almost no Jews still living there?

Tema
December 6, 2022
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Travel

Morocco: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (& The Beautiful)

Part 1 of our tour of Morocco. Includes Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fes, Mid-Atlas mountains, a night in the desert, camel riding, and movie sets.