It’s Time to Take Down Statues of Conquistadors
It’s Time to Take Down Statues of Conquistadors
In 2006, the city of El Paso financed the construction of a 36-foot statue of the infamous Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate riding his horse into battle. For some […]
Getting more Latinos in the Outdoors
By Jose Gonzalez, NewsTaco This past week, a story via NPR highlighted another benefit of taking to the outdoors. The story referenced a study indicating how participation in nature activities […]
Dispatches From China: Golden Week. 1.3 billion Itineraries
By Hector Flores @chicanochino, NewsTaco Golden week has come and gone and with every incarnation, the entire country is left a gasp. This time around was no different as tourist sites, […]
Will Cuba’s Absurd Travel and Immigration Restrictions End?
By Yoani Sanchez, Huffington Post Latino Voices I have accumulated 20 negatives in just five years to my requests to travel. Twenty times I have tried to leave my country […]
Dispatches From China: Casa Sweet Casa y Fideo Chino
By Hector Flores @chicanochino, NewsTaco It has been nearly 3 full weeks since my arrival to the Middle Kingdom (as the Chinese refer to their country) and I feel completely […]
Guapura 101: How To Pack For A Long Trip
Many of us are either currently on a vacation, or will be taking one soon, and so I thought it would be a good opportunity to share a tip that […]
How To Enjoy A Night Out In Reykjavik, Iceland
By Meena Thiruvengadam Reykjavik, Iceland — In most cities, the party is about over by 2 a.m. But for many in this near-Arctic European capital, it’s just getting started. Welcome to […]
High Speed Rail Can Help Push Economic Development In Texas
High speed rail can change how we experience our local communities, state and the rest of our nation. I grew up in El Paso, a city that relies on cars […]
Latino Kids More Likely To Die In Car Crashes
A new campaign aims to help save Latino children, who tend to die more often during car crashes. The Buckle Up For Life, or Abróchate a la Vida campaign is funded […]
Latinos Live in The Moment, We Travel That Way Too
I took one of the best trips of my life when I was 9 years old. It started as a day trip from Laredo, Texas, and took me, a week […]