Author Archives: julie
Human towers in Catalunya
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** The first time I saw castellers–not even live, but in a video–I cried. I was embarrassed by the hot tears that wouldn’t stop running down my face, but I found the castellers–a group of people making a human tower–incredibly moving and inspiring. It didn’t help that the music … Continue reading
Volvo Ocean Race arrives in Miami
Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** The teams competing for the Volvo Ocean Race Cup are expected to arrive in Miami today, the seventh port in the 10-port, 9-month long race around the world that covers 39,000 nautical miles. Each city that hosts the Volvo Ocean Race has a two-week long celebration that … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Though Cinco de Mayo is a widely misunderstood holiday in the US, that doesn’t mean Mexican restaurants will correct their customers’ perceptions; for them, the day commemorating the Battle of Puebla is one of the best days of the year for business. When asked about available reservations for … Continue reading
Cuban stars of winning Tribeca Film Festival feature defect
Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo ** Being Cuban, I always keep an eye out for films about/from my country during the many film festivals held in New York City every year. Film festivals like the Havana Film Festival of New York, the HBO International Latino Film Festival, and the Tribeca Film Festival offer oppportunities to … Continue reading
Mexico ups efforts to attract Latino tourists
Text & Photo: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Last month, Mexico hosted Tianguis Turistico, the country’s most important annual travel trade show. The show is an opportunity for Mexico’s states and the country’s hotels, tour operators, and other industry stakeholders to sell themselves to travelers; it’s also when the country’s tourism board offers an update on … Continue reading