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Alvin Starkman received his Masters in Social Anthropology in 1978. After teaching for a few years he attended Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, thereafter embarking upon a career as a litigator until 2004. Alvin now resides in Oaxaca, where he writes, leads small group tours to the villages, markets, ruins and other sites, is a consultant to film production companies, and operates Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast. ( http://www.oaxacadream.com ) .
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Traveling Light to OaxacaVacationers to Oaxaca frequently bring one extra suitcase, empty, to facilitate getting home their purchases … rugs, alebrijes, black pottery, and more. Others ask what they can bring down to donate to the needy. Here’s valuable and important advice for both. Huatulco, Mexico: the Drive From Oaxaca, and Determining if It's for YouThis article is intended for those visitors to Oaxaca who are considering driving to Huatulco as part of their Mexican vacation. It examines the roads and highways en route, often the subject of much conjecture and at times fear, and the questions often posed regarding which Pacific resort destination ought to be selected. La Olla: Oaxaca Restaurant ReviewLa Olla is one of the most successful middle-of-the-road restaurants in Oaxaca, attracting both tourists and residents of the city alike. It boasts a healthy style of food, with Oaxacan flavor combinations and fresh ingredients, the brainchild of well-known native Oaxacan chef Pilar Cabrera. Cooking Classes With Nora Valencia in Oaxaca, MexicoCocina con Nora is the cooking school of well-respected and accomplished Oaxacan chef Nora Valencia. Attending one of her cooking lessons is a worthwhile experience for anyone with an interest in the rich culinary tradition of Oaxaca. Los Almendros: Oaxaca Restaurant ReviewLos Almendros is one of the suburban eateries in Oaxaca, supported exclusively by the locals. It's been around alomst 35 years, so the owners must be doing something right. The food is good, traditional Oaxacan, safe for North American stomachs, and reasonably priced. Hey Compadre --- the Tradition of Compadrazgo and What it Means to Travelers to OaxacaFor those who travel with some frequency to Oaxaca, or for that matter other destinations in Mexico, at some point in time you may be asked to be a godparent to the child of one of your friends or acquaintances. Learn what it means in Mexican cultures, and the implications for you. Grana Cochinilla Fina --- the Best Kept Secret in OaxacaThe cochinilla, or cochineal, is a tiny insect which when dried and crushed, then mixed with water or lime juice, produces one of the richest red and orange dyes known to humankind. The history of its production, export to Europe and further abroad, and importance on the world stage has its roots in Oaxaca. The museum and research station at Santa María Coyotepec, just outside of the city of Oaxaca, provides and fascinating glimpse into this tiny red bug, and how it has impacted the world. Veracruz --- Excellent Seafood in Oaxaca, That Simple (a Oaxaca Restaurant Review)Veracruz is not cheap, and in fact it's up there with the more expensive Oaxacan seafood restaurants. Perhaps that's part of the reason tourists don't often go there. But the seafood house is a tradition with Oaxacan families, perhaps for its Veracruzano traditions imported by the coastal city's owners, or perhaps simply because the locals know where to get the best seafood in town. Casa Santiago: Rugweavers of Teotitlán Del Valle, OaxacaThrough the eyes of respected rug weaver Porfirio Santiago, this article traces the history of the tradition of weaving rugs or tapetes using hand spun wool which is dyed with colors derived from plants, fruits and instects, a ritual dating back to 1535. An in depth examination of the Santiago family provides an interesting and informative glimpse at the lives of members of one of the oldest and most respected families in the town. Medical and Dental Treatment and Coverage in Oaxaca, MexicoWhether you're a visitor to Oaxaca, a would-be expat residing in the city, or simply an American or Canadian looking for information about getting extensive and expensive surgical procedures performed in Mexico, this article addresses your quest for accurate and detailed information.
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