My husband and I want to be someplace warm for New Year's Eve where we can see the full moon over the water. [more inside]
posted by ersatzkat on Nov 10, 2009 - 17 answers

Bamboo. I am in Merida, MX., with access to lots of long, tough bamboo, 1-3" thick. I would like to try working w/ thinner, and more flexible STRIPS of it, to weave or build furniture. Using the full, round pieces does not interest me; too heavy, bulky, rigid and looks bad. But when I ask about cutting or stripping it, i just get blank stares. Cut in 1/2, ok, but thinner, lighter, no. I have bamboo baskets from other parts of Mexico, so it is done here. Any ideas on getting more mileage from this cheap, abundant material?
posted by ebesan on Oct 30, 2009 - 6 answers

[Posting for a friend] My friend is going to Mexico (Riviera Maya, flying into Cancun) in a few weeks and with all the news coming out of Mexico is a bit worried. Should they be? Any concerns or advice?
posted by thenuts on Mar 12, 2009 - 12 answers

Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico next week. Looking for advice and information about money while I'm there. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jun 24, 2008 - 9 answers

Traveling to Oaxaca with a friend for a 2-4 week Spanish immersion program this June/July. We are looking for some advice about Spanish language programs, homestays/lodging, and transportation. We are having a very difficult time finding a good learning program—there are so many to choose from and we don't quite know what to look for and how to determine which ones are good. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on May 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Nine days in Mexico in early June. Flying into Mexico City. Where else in Mexico should I go after 4-5 days there?
posted by smackfu on Apr 9, 2008 - 12 answers