Culture

4,000-yr-old Canals Discovered in Belice

December 31, 2024 0

Archaeologists working in Belice have discovered the oldest example of a network of human-made canals and ponds used to trap freshwater fish.  The construction may have helped the region’s semi-nomadic inhabitants develop into an advanced civilization – and much earlier than initially thought. “It seems likely that the canals allowed [……]

People

Barefoot in Public?!

December 31, 2024 0

— from ASK Vanessa by Vanessa Friedman,  https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/16/style/barefoot-public-shoes-feet.html Is it really OK to go barefoot in public? I was shocked to see Angelina Jolie without shoes on “The Tonight Show.” Then I wondered if this would be the start of a trend? — Brooke, Tempe, Ariz. It may seem strange to be [……]

Events

15th Annual Kids Christmas at Tequilaville

November 30, 2024 0

On Christmas Eve morning, children from the Pueblo line up to see Santa, receive a gift and sweets, and enjoy the clowns and music. We’re the elves!  Bring presents (unwrapped) or cash to buy them. Stop by Tequilaville to drop off your contribution and stay for a snack! Let’s keep [……]

Events

Hekab Be: Global Day of Giving – 2 December 2024

November 30, 2024 0

Tuesday, December 3rd is #GivingTuesday, the Global Day of Giving. The one day when we all set aside the capitalism of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday to actually give back. Our #GivingTuesday fundraising goal is to raise enough funds that day to cover 50% of our 2025 [……]

Akumal Foodie

6 Mood-Boosting foods

November 30, 2024 0

If you’ve ever found comfort in a bowl of ice cream, your favorite fast food, or a piece of decadent chocolate cake after a tough day, or felt sluggish and even a bit down after a big meal, you know that food can impact your mood in both positive and [……]

Tourist FYI

Tulum Airport Info

November 30, 2024 0

Now that Tulum Airport is up and running, travelers wanting to visit the Mexican Caribbean have another option for getting to the region, which seems to be getting a lot of attention. Why Choose Tulum Airport Although Cancún Airport is still more convenient to fly into if you’ll be visiting [……]

Akumal Foodie

Are Mexican Brownies Better . . .?

November 30, 2024 0

When I think brownies, I don’t think “Mexican” first. They are USA-ers, dating back to 1893 Chicago, when a wealthy socialite by the name of Bertha Palmer asked the chef at the Palmer House Hotel to invent a dessert that kids could put in their boxed lunches when they attended [……]