Introduction to lucha libre Lucha libre, or free fights, started in Mexico in the mid 1800s, derived from Greco-Roman wrestling. The first masked luchador stepped into the ring in 1942 (El Santo), and his mystique captivated the public interest so much that the masked form we know today became the standard. The fights are characterized by flamboyant masks and capes...
I’m putting together a series on design trends! I love learning about the history of trends and exploring the folk art that often serves as the inspiration. This week I’ve been reading about Otomi embroidery. As someone in the US, I often see trends come and go without any explanation of the people or places they came from. We are very guilty as designers of...
If you have time during your visit to Distrito Federal, you have to stop by Teotihuacán. It’s about an hour’s drive away from the Historic Center of Mexico City, and is absolutely worth the half a day or so that you will need to see its full glory. Background Info Teotihuacán was one of the most important and largest cities in the pre-Columbian Americas, with a...
Portobello Road is one of the most famous streets in London. Located in the Notting Hill neighborhood in the western part of London, this road hosts one of the largest street markets in the city, as well as a bevy of boutiques and specialty stores. The Portobello Road Market runs all week, but the biggest day for antiques, second-hand clothing, and specialty stands...
San Francisco is not a city friendly to broke artists. That shouldn’t prevent you from seeing any San Francisco museum you can for as little money as possible. Just do me a favor, and spend that saved money on an independent artist or arts foundation, would ya? Save 43% on attractions with the SF CityPass plus unlimited cable car rides! Art Museums De...
I made the unfortunate mistake of staying away from credit cards until about a year ago, so my credit history is a work in progress. This means I don’t have access to those shiny airline cards with all the travel perks and free flights that you see on the Points Guy or other blogs. I also don’t have the attention span for “travel hacking”… i.e. Buying hundreds of...