A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .

Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.

Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.

A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.

Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.

Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.

I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.

REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.

ivan

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Ten reasons why first or business class is (and isn't really) "worth it"

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Ten reasons why first or business class is (and isn't really) "worth it"

Posted by George Hobica on Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Recently on Twitter, one of my 365,000 followers responded to this article about getting a better seat when you fly. True enough, he was tweeting from a first class seat on@AmericanAir for which he paid the economy class fare of $124 plus a $90 upgrade. But another Tweep chirped in; "I mean, is it really that luxurious to have a foot of extra space for $90 extra?"

We went back and forth a bit, but I think he wasn't quite convinced that yes, it is worth it. His final word? "I guess subjective value is a thing after all."

So I got to thinking: what besides "a foot of extra space" does first class (and I'm talking just domestic U.S. travel) get you? Let's get this out right away: for me, it has nothing to do with "status"—although for some, that's the main draw.
1. Yes, more leg room. But that's not really it. You can get more legroom in "economy plus" or "main cabin extra" or whatever your airline calls those extra legroom economy class seats. Or you can fly JetBlue, where the economy seats have a few extra inches. And even with the extra legroom, unless you're seating at the bulkhead you still have to climb over your seatmate if you're in the window seat (unless you're on a plane like American's 777-300ER where all business and first class seats have aisle access).
2. Then there's the meal. OK, airline food is airline food, but lately it's been getting a lot better. There are imaginative fresh salads, ice cream sundaes and fresh baked cookies on American, for example. Delta is working with New York-based restaurateur Danny Myers to improve its offerings in business/first. But the meal isn't it either. You could bring your own food on board from your favorite deli or gourmet shop and eat better.
3. Free booze. Some people love this, but that's not it either. You shouldn't drink when you fly anyway, because it's dehydrating.
4. More privacy. This is important, at least to me. There are fewer people in first class. Seating is two by two. Seats are wider so there's no fighting for the armrest. There's no chance of ending in the middle seat. And of course, if you're lucky enough to have a seat by yourself, such as on American's new A312T in first class you're in airline heaven. Bottom line: It's just less crowded.
5. Padded seats. Now we're really getting somewhere. And this is the main reason why I pay for first class, either heavily discounted non-refundable first or business fares, with mile upgrades, or last minute upgrade offers when checking in online. As I explained to @Clint7981, when you reach a certain age (Clint looks like he's 20 by the way), your poor tired bones, muscles and posterior aren't as padded or limber as they once were. First/business seats, unlike those rock-hard new, fuel-saving "slimline" seats in economy, still have lots of padding. They remind me of the seats in those Lockheed Constellations and DC-7's I used to fly as a kid. (Yes, I'm that old.)
6. Easier access to the lavs. When you gotta go,you gotta go. Sometimes the line at the back of the plane to use the lavs can be five deep. Not so in first/business.
7. Nicer flight attendants. I'm not saying that economy class flight attendants aren't nice; many are. But they're a lot nicer in first or business. It just makes traveling more pleasant when someone addresses you by name and smiles a lot.
8. Priority boarding and TSA lines. You can get some of these perks with airline-branded credit cards and by paying a bit extra on an economy fare, true. And some people argue that it's not worth getting on board early.
9. No fighting for overhead bin space. There's generally plenty for everyone. And if somehow there isn't, the nice flight attendants will put your stuff in the forward closet. No "gate checking."
10. Power ports. On some older planes, only first or business class seats have them at all seats. A must if you're planning to work (or play) inflight and you need juice.

Some will remain unconvinced. As my mother used to say, "We all get there at the same time." But mom, bless her soul, never flew in first.

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Amor robado. Dany Rivera

Zipolite, Pacific Coast, Oaxaca state, Mexico

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Zuccinho Do Nascimento Una fotito!! Saludos A fotito! Best regards (Translated by Bing)

Zuccinho Do Nascimento

Una fotito!! Saludos

A fotito! Best regards (Translated by Bing)

Do You Want to Travel Independently in Mexico? I Promise to Write All About It. FEB 15 Posted by TC

Do You Want to Travel Independently in Mexico? I Promise to Write All About It.

FEB 15

Posted by TC

Hello friends. I’ve written this blog for a few years now, and it’s a real pleasure to see all the visitors I’ve had: where they’re from, what they click on, and what they searched for that brought them to this blog.

My life can be chaotic. I go through periods of lots of work, mostly teaching and translating, often 12+ hours a day, riding all over town on my bike to schools and private lessons and then coming home to big surprise late-night translations.

So it can be hard to find time to write, and I’m not just talking about this blog, but all thetravel and living abroad websites and magazines I submit stories to.

Writing the story is the easy part. Then you have to research the magazine, read back issues to see what kind of stories they publish and what they’ve already published, and finally write that perfect query letter to the editor.

And then wait. And then do it again.

But please don’t think I’m complaining. I get about 4 months a year of vacation from the university, in summer and winter. So I get big chunks of time to travel all over southern Mexico and Central America. Most of the stories on this blog come from those trips.

And although I write all the time while traveling, I don’t bring my laptop with me and I don’t always have Internet access. So I put the blog on the back burner, until I come home with notebooks full of notes, observations, and half-finished stories in my near-illegible handwriting.

But then between these busy times of work or travel, the transition periods are much more chill. A semester may start in one school, but not yet at the other. I may not have so many private English lessons yet. So during these times, like now (I just got back from the Oaxaca coast), I can work on my writing and post to this blog.

A couple days ago I was looking for some information about South Africa. I know nothing about South Africa.

What’s the major airport? Where are some cool places to see in the country – cities and nature? How do you get around, by bus? How much is a cheap hotel?

I found that it wasn’t easy to find the answers to all of these questions in just one place.

Not even Lonely Planet was simple and comprehensive enough for me, the potential traveler looking for the most basic information, someone who doesn’t want to use a travel agency or, much less, the dreaded all-inclusive guided tour.

It made me think about my blog. While about a month ago I compiled a bunch of stories and information about Mexico in one post, Do Not Visit Mexico Until You Read This, it was mostly stories about specific locations in Mexico. There’s a lot more to say about independent travel here.

I realized that I should write what I was looking for about South Africa – a simple explanation of what independent travel in Mexico is like.

Independent travel in Mexico is easy, safe (if you take the right precautions), inexpensive, and vastly rewarding. And, if you are from the U.S. (like me), it’s just one country down, perhaps even closer than another part of the U.S.

Don’t you want to get to know your neighbor?

So, I promise, over the next month or so I will write entries for the following topics:

When to Go
Transportation
Hotels
Safety
Money Matters
Destinations
Food and Drink
Culture
Useful Local Phrases

I may think of more. Any suggestions?

My plan is to eventually have a no-nonsense guide to independent travel to Mexico on this blog.

So please stick around, join my email list, check back in a few weeks, leave a comment, and come visit! You’ll love Mexico, wherever you go or whatever you do while you’re here.

Thanks and keep in touch.

If you are planning on traveling to Cancun or the Mayan Riviera, please take a look at my Cancun and Mayan Riviera 5-Day Itinerary on unanchor.com, or check out the kindle version on Amazon here: Cancun Unanchor Travel Guide – Cancun and Mayan Riviera 5-Day Itinerary

Zipolite 14

Casa de Cultura El Mazunte Like This Page · January 27 Este miércoles 29 de enero los esperamos en la biblio de 16.30 a 18 hrs. (Esta actividad es con cooperación consciente) ¡Nos vemos! This Wednesday January 29 we look forward in the biblio from 16.30 to 18 hrs. (This activity is with conscious cooperation) see you! (Translated by Bing)

Casa de Cultura El Mazunte

Like This Page · January 27

Este miércoles 29 de enero los esperamos en la biblio de 16.30 a 18 hrs.
(Esta actividad es con cooperación consciente)

¡Nos vemos!
This Wednesday January 29 we look forward in the biblio from 16.30 to 18 hrs.
(This activity is with conscious cooperation) see you!(Translated by Bing)

A.K.D - Hypnotic Journey

Can Mexico's health program teach the U.S. to lose weight?

Judith Frey posted in livelula bar (zipolite, oaxaca, mexico) Judith Frey Judith Frey 5:59am Feb 15 Secret show tonight at livelula's. I heard they are good! Some drummer that I know is in the band, an amazing guitarist/singer guy I am aquanted with and a really talented and beaiutiful bass player. I am only a groupie, and am soooo excited! more info later shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Judith Frey posted in livelula bar (zipolite, oaxaca, mexico)

Judith Frey

5:59am Feb 15

Secret show tonight at livelula's. I heard they are good! Some drummer that I know is in the band, an amazing guitarist/singer guy I am aquanted with and a really talented and beaiutiful bass player. I am only a groupie, and am soooo excited! more info later shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Blues Dance Raid - Steel Pulse (1982) Remastered Audio/HD Video

Friday, February 14, 2014

Lum & Abner Valentine's Day 1940

Dj TB - Sunglider (Progressive Psytrance Mix 2014)

Amor al desnudo en Zipolite, la playa nudista de México

Zipolite Beach Billies via Zipolite Beach Billies Finally!! New ZBB. I'll be posting some of the new sounds periodically, so stay tuned. Make sure you listen to the end of this one for a special guest appearance by the ailing pterodactyl!!

Zipolite Beach Billies via Zipolite Beach Billies

Finally!! New ZBB. I'll be posting some of the new sounds periodically, so stay tuned. Make sure you listen to the end of this one for a special guest appearance by the ailing pterodactyl!!

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