The more adventurous and unconventional also come in summer, taking advantage of their free time and the lower prices. Tourists from the cooler regions like Europe, also enjoy this season, looking for warm temperatures and smaller crowds. With that in mind, we give you a few stories to help you explore the road less traveled. As always, we want to thank our writers for their efforts, and hope you enjoy the stories as much as we did.
Rolf Metzger - Editor.

Riding The Bus In Mexico, by Bruce McGovern.

Straight talk on the ins and outs of riding the bus in Mexico. An excellent primer for the vacation traveler who is planning to take this popular and inxexpensive way to get around the country.

Highlights of Puebla, by Bruce McGovern.

Bruce is forced to visit a tourist site near Puebla, against his natural unwillingness, only to discover it might be worth seeing after all.

Hidden Beauty of the Gulf, by Tampico John.

Our latest correspondent learns to discover the wonders of Tampico, in the gulf state of Tamaulipas. The first in a series of installments, it's a world away from the American experience.

Xun God and Temazcal, by Cisco Dietz.

Take a spiritual trip to beautiful and mysterious San Cristobal de las Casas in the southern-most state of Chiapas, through the eyes (and mind) of noted photographer Cisco Dietz.