Most people look forward to Saturdays as it is generally a non-work day, a family day or a chore day. Casa de las Olas looks forward to Saturday for the organic market held on Saturdays in Frida’s Hostel. This is an exciting day for us and as soon as things are looked after, off we [...]
Mayan Monday – Jamaica Flower and its glorious health benefits
Who would have known. We started drinking Agua de Jamaica years ago because we like it. The Michocan juice and ice cream stores all over Mexico carry Jamaica as a cold drink not a hot tea. It is yummy, great on a hot day and inexpensive. A one litre agua de Jamaica for 12 pesos [...]
Disconnect in Tulum – Detox your life on National Disconnect Day!
March 23, 2012 was the official Day of Disconnecting to Re-Connect, a day we hope people celebrated around the globe. Disconnect Day is a day to turn off your smart phone, computer, television and other electronic devices so you can connect with community, yourself and the environment. Our disconnect day was similar to the videos [...]
Tulum restaurant review – El Taberno
This photo of El Tabano is courtesy of TripAdvisor El Taberno is a jungle side restaurant in the beach road in Tulum that artfully and creatively has created a traditional Mexican dining experience that locals and residents talk about every day. Combine an all day breakfast with progressive Mexican dinners served by a local staff [...]
Be connected by disconnecting on March 23, 2012
Blackberry, Iphone, Ipad, Computer, cellphone, smart phone, text, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube, SMS, social media. Is there any point in your day when you are not connected? We have been spending the last few years learning how to connect through our tech gadgets and social media. Now we have to teach ourselves to disconnect! Our [...]
Tulum restaurant review – Hartwood Restaurant
People are calling chef Eric Werner and his partner Mya the Dream Team, others are calling Hartwood Restaurant a dream. Either way, Hartwood is creating waves in Tulum and drawing foodies to the area, luring them with just a wood oven, caste iron pans, a great chef and creative cooking with local ingredients. Hartwood Restaurant [...]
Mayan Monday – Make an impact on the Mayan community
Learning about the Mayan community has been one of our greatest Tulum pleasures. This indigenous community has contributed so much to our understanding of human culture, ancient rituals, the strength of spirit and the need for playfulness. Our guests also share our tender spot for the Mayan community that lives in Tulum. Whether it be [...]
