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Staying at Casa Spratling, the former silver studio of William Spratling
The period of 1900-1950 marked the Mexican Renaissance and brought us names like Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. It also attracted American born architect, William Spratling, to the tiny silver mining town of Taxco in 1931. He was surprised to find that, despite the mining, there was no silversmithing, and he opened his silversmith shop…
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Our coffee plantation tour in Taxco, Mexico where we learn the entire coffee making process.
As a tour guide, I struggle to sign up for a tour when I travel, believing I can put it together on my own for a fraction of the price. I should know better because, as a tour guide, I know the unique perspective a local can offer. Choosing the Taxco coffee plantation tour on…
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Photos of Taxco, Mexico
Like my home town of San Francisco, Taxco, Mexico is a place where it is impossible to look any direction at any time without seeing something beautiful.
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A visit to the ranch of the Silver Gringo, William Spratling
On my first visit to Casa Spratling, Vio told me that I should visit the ranch that belonged to her father. It was out in the country and much quieter than being in town, but I like the bustling energy of a city so I didn’t take her up on her offer until this visit…
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Taxco, an Italian hill town in Mexico
Taxco is a town of three dimensions, perched on a mountain slope so steep that the highest parts of the town are 600 ft above the lowest parts. -Joan Mark Three weeks in an Italian hill town for $600? Well, it isn’t actually Italy, but the experience hasn’t been significantly different, except for the budget…
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Exceptional eateries lead the way in Mazatlan’s comeback
For a town of its size, Mazatlan has an incredibly rich variety of choices for dining. While I’ve heard many people say one of the things they love most about Mexico is the food, I’ll be honest, Mexican food has never impressed me much due to its lack of variety and nutritional value. It surprises…
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A remote island paradise just five minutes from Mazatlan
Our original intent for visiting Mazatlan was to learn about this up and coming destination for expat living. Of course, you’re probably saying you’ve heard of Mazatlan as a destination for years, but it lost its luster during the Sinaloa cartel wars. In recent years, however, it’s been making a comeback. I’d visited a couple…
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Mazatlan makes a comeback as an expat destination
We hit the ground running in Mazatlan, where we spent the past week. Joan and I got our teeth cleaned for just $100 for the both of us. It was so nice to not have to worry about insurance! I was also impressed that though I’d scheduled a deep cleaning, the dentist told me that…
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Renting a car in Mexico
I’ve always thought one of the best ways to avoid trouble in Mexico is to not drive there. This is solely based on the many horror stories I’ve heard of this country, like being stopped by bandidos on the highway or being pulled over by police to pay a bribe. Whether or not these stories…
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