Artisans in the village of Teotitlan del Valle, in southern Mexico, have been weaving rugs as their ancestors have for centuries. Found just east of Oaxaca City off the main road to popular archeological sites of Yagul and Mitla and just a little past El Tule, the giant super cypress tree, Teotitlan del Valle is […]
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Cargo, Portland’s Import Gem in the Pearl District
Last September, I made my way to Oregon for the first time. There to go white water rafting on the Rogue River, I added on days in Portland at both ends of the trip so I had some time to explore the city. Somewhere I had heard that Cargo was a cool store that I […]
Twelve Best WanderShopping Experiences of 2012
2012 has been an exceptional year for WanderShopping. I was really fortunate and was able to spend quality travel time in ten different countries with long layovers in another three. I also circumnavigated the globe for the first time which will always be a highlight. Travel for me not only includes visiting all the important […]