Where In The World by Candy TreftMay 16, 20121:00 am

The People in My Neighborhood: San Cristobal de las Casas

ETA: This was written and never published. After having been in San Cristobal de las Casas for nearly 4 weeks there are some locals that I would like to introduce you too. Meet Beto: My […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftMay 15, 20121:00 am

I Love My Neighborhood: San Cristobal de las Casas

I spent almost 4 weeks in San Cristobal de las Cases Mexico and loved every minute of it. I think one of the best parts for me is that it was the first time that […]

2012 by Candy TreftMay 13, 201210:30 pm

Transitioning

I will have been traveling for a total of 14 1/2 weeks or 102 days when I touch down back in Chicago on May 23rd. This is my longest trip to date….and I’m not ready […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftMay 10, 20128:29 pm

On Two Wheels with Johnny Vagabond

My friend Wes from Johnny Vagabond and I were discussing past travels while having drinks at our local bar Ricci’s. We started discussing our Vietnam adventures. It just happens that we both spent part of […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftMay 10, 20125:00 am

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff…..

The homes surrounding San Cristobal de Las Casas Mexico contain such a variety of building styles that I can’t help but to be reminded of the childhood story of the Three Little Pigs. “The first […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftMay 9, 20125:00 am

Religion in Chiapas Mexico

Religion plays an important role in the lives of the local population. Signs of this are evident not only in the city proper of San Cristobal but even more so as you peruse the countryside […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftApr 29, 20129:34 pm

The Cathedral at San Juan de Chamula

Chamula Mexico is a sight to not miss if your in or near San Cristobal de Las Casas. I had no idea what was in store on arrival. We arrived in the central square to […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftApr 19, 20123:34 pm

Curiosity Leads to Discovery

After reading thousands of travel blogs and posts; I have come to realize that many travel bloggers write with a specific focus. I really don’t feel like I have a focus. I’m just writing to […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftApr 12, 201211:53 pm

Semana Santa: The anatomy of a procession

There are multiple parts to a Semana Santa procession in Antigua. I am going to try to lead you through it via photos. Gather supplies for the Alfombra (Assorted flowers) (bags and bowls of colored […]

Where In The World by Candy TreftApr 10, 20128:07 pm

Cucuruchos y Las Dolorosas

“While the word cucuruchos now refers to the men who carry Semana Santa floats, the word originally meant a piece of cloth, paper or card that formed a cone, like the traditional hoods used for […]