Through the wonders of Facebook, I was introduced to Jorge Gonzelez, Director of WorldBeat Cultural Center. He was a great resource on my journey through Mexico. Here’s a short interview with Jorge: From worldbeatcenter.org: Established in 1985, the WorldBeat Center (WBC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 cultural arts organization. Through cultural education and programming, the WorldBeat...
I found Charles Schwabb to be the best online bank for my financial needs. They have excellent online service and link investment and checking accounts. Most importantly they reimburse ALL ATM FEES worldwide. https://www.schwab.com/ From Foxnomad.com When budgeting for your next trip or vacation the focus is typically on the road ahead. Yet there are...
Some people you can’t help but to love upon first introduction. Pedro and Alessandra are exactly the kind of people you want to meet when you are traveling. Born in Mexico City by way of Minnesota, Pedro now lives with his girlfriend, Alessandra in Oaxaca. They are both veteran couchsurfers and hosted me during my visit...
After couchsurfing for a week and a half, I checked into the D.F YWCA Hostel. It is one of the most budget friendly hostels, but the old building is very comfortable. On all of the hostel rating sites, it is listed as the worst for partying, but the best bathrooms. Many travelers expressed being spooked by the...
I don’t remember when I met Jabari, but I’m sure it was sometime back in college when we were both students at Morehouse. I’d taken a portrait of his newborn niece and he noticed it online. Since then, we remained in contact. One day, I noticed on one of his blogs (cuzzoinjapan.net) that he was...
I’ve lived away from home since graduating high school. When I left, myself and my generation of cousins were the last production of the Miles DNA. Every visit home I would have the pleasure of meeting another beautiful brown face to call Cuz. I went home in December to spend the next three weeks...
34°37′17″N 79°41′5″W Population: 9,012 | Elevation: 155 ft above sea level | Land Area: 5.3 Square Miles Notable Natives: Marian Wright Edelman, Lawyer- Founder of The Children’s Defense Fund, Aziz Ansari- Comedian, Sed Miles- Photographer My birthplace.
