Mexico
Chanchen: Modern Mayan Village
In our first month here in Mexico we met an amazing woman named Yara, who told us the fascinating story of her project, an ankle accessory called Mayan Ook. She moved here to Playa del Carmen from Mexico city, where she was a successful lawyer, and got an idea to support and empower women in local secluded Mayan communities. These villages are very small, and men normally have to leave home to find work › Continue reading
Events: Eivan’s Birthday Party
This party was every kid’s dream: sunny day, swimming pool, Sponge Bob trampoline, lots of friends, great snacks, Spiderman piñata and Spiderman cake… This birthday party was also a photographer’s dream: when kids are busy having fun, it’s a great place to catch some amazing shots that are much harder to get without the genuine fun. The first shot also shows the location – this shoot also happened in Puerto Aventuras.
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Puerto Aventuras
Most of these pictures were taken when we just moved to Puerto Aventuras – a small community 15 minutes South from Playa del Carmen. Life is very quiet here, as most properties here are vacation homes and are occupied only a few weeks in a year. We are lucky enough to live right on the beach, so you’ll see the view from our terrace. I am also sharing here a few pictures from the streets and cafes.
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Tulum, Mexico
We loved our year in Brazil, and now it’s time to move on. Our next stop is Mexico, and first place we went to is Tulum. Amazing beaches here! Probably best I’ve ever seen, and it’s almost tough to photograph them – those who didn’t see the color of the water for themselves will think it’s photoshop! › Continue reading