by Native Nomads | Nov 14, 2018 | Environmental Projects, Humanitarian Projects, Uncategorized, World Travel
“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” So why volunteer? When things are good they are great, but when things go wrong they can take the wind right out of your sails. So why do we dust ourselves off and continue offering ourselves to... 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 | Jul 22, 2018 | India, Travel Stories, World Travel
YOGA FOUND ME IN LA I began practicing yoga regularly when I lived in LA in 2010 and was always curious about where the roots of such a healing practice came from. While living in LA a friend introduced me to Bhakti Yoga Shala. I was immediately swept away by the...