mindful drinking

The bar at Xinalani Retreat, with several loungers at the balcony looking down to the beach. They're in front of the bar, which has a few stools, and many bottles stacked in the back. The bar area has a tree growing through it, rising up to the thatched roof and hanging wicker light fixtures. The lush green jungle is visible through the open spaces at the other end of the bar, where there are sofas and cushions and book shelf by a large table.

Xinalani Retreat Bar Menu

by Mark
August 1, 2023August 26, 2023
Accommodation, Reviews

When I stayed at Xinalani Retreat near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I went for the yoga and meditation and delicious food (and nature and wonderful people and so much more). I did not even consider whether… Read More »Xinalani Retreat Bar Menu

A deep brown carajillo cocktail with coffee beans floating in the pale froth on top, resting on a table at Casa Antonieta's rooftop cafe.

What is a carajillo?

by Mark
December 12, 2022December 27, 2022
Arts & Culture, Food

The carajillo was having a moment in Oaxaca this past summer when your Guide visited. It was the signature cocktail served at Criollo when our street food tour dropped by. It was one of the… Read More »What is a carajillo?