by Native Nomads | Oct 31, 2018 | Indigenous People, Merida, Mexico
We’ve been reading a lot of books and asking a lot of people about the Maya since we first got here. And we’ve been learning a lot about Mayan religion, ceremonies, and rites that are still in practice today. Their culture, beliefs, and folklore is what makes Mayan...
by Native Nomads | Sep 23, 2018 | Featured, Indigenous People, Merida, Mexico, Travel Stories, World Travel
The Maya of the Yucatan When you first hear the word Maya what do you think of? Probably giant pyramids, hieroglyphic script, human sacrifice, strange rituals and advanced knowledge of the stars. Or perhaps you think of the Maya calendar and the prediction of the end...
by Native Nomads | Aug 20, 2018 | Living in Mexico, Merida, Mexico, Travel Stories
If you’re an American traveling outside of the United States it is common to hear – “stay safe,” “watch out for dangerous people”, “protect your belongings,” etc. With the political climate in America and media hype...
by Native Nomads | Aug 9, 2018 | Environmental Projects, Humanitarian Projects, Merida, Mexico
11 Things to Double Check Before You Volunteer Abroad As digital nomads, volunteers, and citizens of the world, we want to do good for the world. In the modern age of environmental and humanitarian crises, especially in places we love to travel, it’s apparant...
by Native Nomads | Jun 8, 2018 | Featured, Merida, Mexico, Travel Stories, Welcome
It’s a classic tale as old as time, but travel has been a dream ever since I was a kid. Looking back, I guess I had instinctually gone down a path that eventually led me to create my own company, and discover a sense of entrepreneurship. A path that led me to...