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Saturday, January 16, 2021

Stories by Elisabeth Ashe

  • Brothers Julian, left, and Edmond Benloulou emigrated to Mexico from Canada.

    French-Algerian brothers’ restaurants bring a dash of Europe to Ixtapa

    Edmond and Julian Benloulou came to Mexico to escape the cold, which turned out to be a win-win decision for area diners.

    January 9
  • Zihuatanejo primary school children eating at a free community kitchen formed by residents of the La Presa II neighborhood after Covid closed a school lunch program.

    In a poor neighborhood of Zihuatanejo, residents unite to keep families fed

    In Zihuatanejo’s La Presa II neighborhood, mothers at a school closed by Covid built a community kitchen to feed students and their families.

    January 6
  • A Christmas concert under the stars in Ixtapa.

    Musical event brings Christmas spirit to Zihuatanejo

    Mexican musicians perform for concert on the beach in Ixtapa, bringing a feeling of Christmas in a family setting.

    December 23
  • Zihuatanejo's Orient Bay restaurant.

    Cultures mix easily at Zihuatanejo’s Orient Bay Restaurant

    Looking for somewhere truly different to dine in Zihuatanejo? Orient Bay brings together Arabic, Mediterranean and Asian haute cuisine.

    December 16
  • An airline employee sanitizes an airplane before boarding.

    Travel in the Covid era requires a whole new level of patience

    While airline travel itself is fairly safe, the hassles of scheduling glitches present new concerns when groups of passengers are involved.

    December 10
  • Traveling to Zihuatanejo looks inviting regardless of Covid-19.

    For Canadian snowbirds, better to isolate from Covid in a warm climate

    Having lived part or full-time in Mexico for over 25 years, the thought of not returning seems inconceivable.

    October 14
  • A car load of supplies for distribution in Zihuatanejo.

    Zihuatanejo educational organization turns to coronavirus aid

    With financial support from expats, Por Los Niños has distributed 1,600 hampers containing enough basic necessities to last for two weeks.

    June 8
  • The view from a condo at Sotavento.

    Zihuatanejo’s Sotavento resort: a dream project on the cusp of completion

    A project long under development, the Sotavento Ocean Resort is due for completion by next year, thanks to the efforts of travel entrepreneur Mike Drever.

    March 21
  • Art show organizer Peg Harris.

    Women Artists of Zihuatanejo: empowerment in the gallery

    Thirty talented women from the region exhibited their work at the fourth edition of Women Artists of Zihuatanejo, held February 29 at Mezgaleria.

    March 6
  • Sampling mezcal in Zihuatanejo.

    At 4th annual Mezcal Fest, Zihuatanejo goes with the flow

    A parade, live music and many varieties of Mexico’s signature spirit contributed to the festive vibe at Zihuatanejo’s 4th annual Mezcal Festival.

    March 2
  • Diners feast on paella in Zihuatanejo.

    Zihuatanejo’s Paella Festival pleases palates, raises funds

    With 23 different versions of the Spanish dish contributed by local restaurants, Zihuatanejo’s Paella Festival raised funds for the town’s general hospital.

    February 15
  • Plenty of pickers to play at 17th edition of Zihuatanejo’s Guitarfest

    The International Guitarfest, running March 7-14, brings a wide array of six-string talent to the bars, restaurants and hotels of Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa.

    February 11
  • The Scouts' peace pole in Zihuatanejo.

    Sustainable tourism efforts to be awarded at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo festival

    The Pacific coast tourism destination Zihuatanejo will host an event to recognize efforts aimed at promoting sustainable tourism.

    January 31
  • Deb Kraemer with a resident of the new seniors' home.

    Miracles in Zihuatanejo improve conditions for seniors

    Two initiatives have transformed the lives of senior citizens, the most recent being the inauguration of a new home.

    January 4
  • Guests enjoy wine festival on the beach at Zihuatanejo.

    Third annual Expo Vino wine festival celebrated in Zihuatanejo

    Festival takes place on the beach at the Sotovento Beach Club, with the beautiful bay of Zihuatanejo as a backdrop.

    December 9
  • Bo Poole and Diego Pérez during construction of the giant chess piece.

    Zihuatanejo’s king chess piece was the world’s tallest—for a while

    The gigantic carving stands nearly 6 1/2 meters high and was donated to the Museo Arqueológico de Costa Grande in Centro Zihuatanejo last year.

    April 18
  • Clandestina dinner guests at Punta Garrobo, Zihuatanejo.

    Zihuatanejo’s ‘secret dinners’ build gastronomical awareness

    March 31 marked four years and 20 Clandestina dinners hosted by Antonio and Felipe Meneses of Restaurante Angustino to build gastronomical awareness.

    April 5
  • Swarms of monarch butterflies at the El Rosario Sanctuary.

    Return visit to butterfly sanctuary reveals changes, not all of which are good

    It had been over eight years since I last visited the El Rosario butterfly sanctuary located near the community of  FULL STORY

    March 29
  • Guitar students at Zihuatanejo's school of music.

    World-class music school in Zihuatanejo remains a dream

    A music school that caters to the poorest of the poor in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, is facing eviction barring a miracle.

    February 26
  • Sailboats at Zihuatanejo for this year's Sailfest.

    A banner year for Zihuatanejo’s Sailfest: 2.1 million pesos raised

    Once a sleepy fishing village, Zihuatanejo is nestled in a sheltered bay off the coast of Guerrero, a few hours  FULL STORY

    February 12
  • Devastation left by last week's fire in Zihuatanejo.

    Zihuatanejo fire victims may come out ahead with better living conditions

    The state of Guerrero will supply families with construction materials, new mattresses, a refrigerator and a full stove.

    December 31
  • A baby models one of Zihuatanejo's cloth diapers.

    Zihuatanejo project promotes environmentally-friendly cloth diapers

    By incorporating the logos of donated t-shirts, the diapers have caught the hearts and imaginations of women from Canada and the United States.

    December 24
  • Residents take a midday siesta at Casa de María.

    Seniors homes poles apart in Zihuatanejo

    Without any doubt, seniors are among the most vulnerable of Mexico’s citizens. In keeping with the times, more and more  FULL STORY

    February 27
  • The author and Maldonado during "rebirthing."

    Newborn, energized after temazcal session

    For many of my 20 years living part of the year in Mexico, I had heard of the healing powers  FULL STORY

    February 2
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