Searching for soul in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Naked yoga, full moon parties and topless joggers — I’m on the beach in Playa del Carmen and happy to see that this beach town on Mexico’s Caribbean coast hasn’t lost its bohemian vibe. My introduction to Playa del Carmen began in the 1980s with my first husband ,...
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Eco-tour of Florida’s Treasure Coast
When Nancy Beaver’s marriage ended she didn’t plot revenge or decide her life was over. Instead, she got her captain’s licence and bought a boat. Now, she takes people on ecotours of the Indian River Lagoon near Port Salerno, in Martin County, Florida. Her...
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Guatemala coffee…for a great cause
If you’re in Toronto and love a great cup of coffee, then it’s worth ordering authentic Guatemalan coffee from my pal, Ken McGuffin who, in addition to his mega media relations job at the Rotman School of Management has also managed to build a school in the...
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Study Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala
It was after midnight when the plane touched down in Guatemala City. The streets were clear of traffic and the moon had risen high above the jacaranda trees silhouetting Pacaya volcano, with its molten lava spilling out the cone. A short winding ride later, I neared my...
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5 unforgettable experiences during Day of the Dead in Guatemala
1) Explore a Kite Festival: Guatemalans believe the barrier between the realms of the living and the dead is at its most porous on Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) and the All Saints Day (Día de los Santos), so it’s an auspicious time to communicate with family...
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Michele Peterson is a Toronto-based freelance writer and communications consultant specializing in travel, eco-adventure and cuisine. Born in the northern mining town of Flin Flon and raised on the prairies,
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I provide freelance services in communications consulting and fundraising using skills built over years of dynamic storytelling. Ask about my new culinary and cultural tours to Guatemala and southern Mexico.
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Naked yoga, full moon parties and topless joggers — I’m on the beach in Playa del...
When Nancy Beaver’s marriage ended she didn’t plot revenge or decide her life...
If you’re in Toronto and love a great cup of coffee, then it’s...
It was after midnight when the plane touched down in Guatemala City. The...
1) Explore a Kite Festival: Guatemalans believe the barrier between the realms of the...
View near San Vicente, Zacapa Ever since I first heard the song Soy de Zacapa I...
Looking at the circular shape of the labyrinth on the lawn at the Tatamagouche...
Spread the word and you might stay free Freebies, swag, discounts, promos or...
When I first started travel writing, many people told me the secret to success was to...
Got a book to sell? This is the place to go. Held in the Ripley Grier Studios on the...
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In 2003, I left the corporate world to try my hand at travel writing. Now, I travel the world, writing about people, places and cuisine. My writing has appeared in over 100 publications and anthologies. 
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