For those who cannot choose between sweet and savory, Colombia has the perfect dish for their palate! Although the cocoa industry is one of the largest globally, Colombia is first in quality. The most consumed brands are the local ones in the country, and customers usually ignore foreign ones. In fact, Colombians constantly reinvent ways …
Chocolate With A Cheese Chaser – A Colombian Delicacy Read More »
PAS DE CALAIS, France – France has been experimenting with a sensor-equipped drone to track the emissions from ships in the English Channel and nab those that pollute the water too much. “We have sold over 350 to date,” said a spokesperson from Schiebel, an Austrian company that manufactures mine detectors and helicopters. “We have …
French Drones Used to Spot Polluter Ships in the English Channel! Read More »
Pre-Hispanic Mexicans considered eclipses frightful events. The civilizations settled in what today is Mexico, with their worldview of the sun dying at night and being reborn the next day. Eclipses were taken as a bad omen, although they could also be signs of renewal. “When we became sedentary with the creation of agriculture, we realized …
Cosmic Battle: Eclipses Helped Define Civilizations Of Mayas, Mexicas Read More »
The Mexican Revolution was grounded in the overthrow of a dictator and a fight for workers’ rights. And its genesis began in Veracruz. Workers at the Rio Blanco textile and yarn factory in Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, went on strike in 1907. The strike soon spread to other factories in the city and …
Strike! Rio Blanco Uprising Was The Opening Shot Of The Mexican Revolution Read More »
Cha-cha-cha, the famous Latin dance, owes its origin to the Cuban influence during the 1950s. It is an easily recognized dance – its execution depends on its rhythm, which shares its name. It is an alternative for people who don’t want to practice more formal ballroom dancing, since it is pleasing and easy to learn. …
Dance Fever: The Easy Rhythms Of The Cha-Cha Captivated The World Read More »
BALI, Indonesia – Bali’s pristine beaches, Indonesia’s main draw for tourists, are paradise. But days after the new year began, relaxing on the white sands of Double Six Beach and in the surrounding areas became impossible. An invasion came ashore, disrupting the placid waters with mounds of scattered trash – much of it plastic waste. …
VIDEO: Pristine Beaches Become Dumping Grounds For Plastic Waste Read More »
Arturo Adonay entered the business world from a young age in his native Mexico. “Since I was a child, I have worked in all sorts of businesses. I have sold gold, body creams and clothes. I have had taquerías, pizzerias, as well as advertising and marketing agencies. I have also been in distribution,” said Adonay, …
Latino Entrepreneur Is In The Business Of Helping Others Achieve Success Read More »
The Good Food Institute Israel reports a significant rise in the purchase of “alternative protein” – plant-based rather than animal-based – during 2020. StoreNext data collected from all physical and online retail chains in Israel shows that while both animal-based products and alternative protein products enjoyed a spike in the pandemic year, the increase in …
Carnival season is coming, but when will it arrive? Carnivals are often festivals that enjoy international notoriety, as well as religious origins. They mark the beginning of Lent and a vital date toward the Holy Week. The Carnival of Veracruz is one of the most famous. Celebrated almost exclusively in the port of Veracruz, this …
Joyful Veracruz Carnival Postponed Due To Pandemic Read More »
Hamburgers are not foreign to Mexicans. The quintessential American meal resembles Mexican tortas, a common type of sandwich stuffed with all sorts of meats. Hamburgers were born in America at the end of the 19th century, when sailors coming from Hamburg, Germany, gave the meat recipe to an American chef named Louis Lassen. He put …
Mexico Gave The American Hamburger A Spicy Twist Read More »