OtehliaTravels

06/01/2025

First trip of the year was domestic to NYC and New Jersey-delicious food, fun exploring! Have you been to NYC?

10/11/2024

NEW ON THE BLOG: Traveling to Rio? Read this...

Rio de Janeiro is a dynamic, beautiful city situated on the coast of Brazil. Here are 6 fun things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on your next trip.

15/10/2024

DAY 3 Oaxaca Culinary Tour (Women-only)

Today we head out of Oaxaca City to explore the land of mezcal and women artisans.
This full day trip starts with a visit to Zapotec community to learn about women artisans and their crafts. Seeing the dying process is incredible! From there we head to Matatlan the origin of mezcal to meet the artisans making mezcal. We’ll learn all about the production and of course we had to taste it. A long day but full of so much good food and company:)

12/10/2024

DAY 2 Oaxaca Culinary Tour (Women-only) we visited a temazcal for an herbal stream and massage followed by a food tour with Oaxaca Eats Food Tours . All of the activities supported women-owned businesses.

07/10/2024

I'm over at Linked In writing newsletters:)

“Oaxaca te atrapará…Oaxaca will trap you” I was told. I feel it, felt it.

04/10/2024

DAY 1: Oaxaca Culinary Tour (Women-only) we had an incredible welcome dinner at Gueta -a women led cooperative that’s working to revive traditional recipes—after everyone checked into the hotel. Oaxacan food is so rich in flavors and ingredients.

25/09/2024

I’ve been in Oaxaca City for three days before my group arrives today for our culinary tour. I really like it here. Of course the food but also the people and creativity. I found a group that dances rueda, ate delicious food (on repeat) and spent some time in a nearby town in an equinox retreat. It’s a little rainy but overall wonderful.

12/09/2024

Here are 6 places I've traveled solo in Mexico
https://otehliatravels.com/top-6-solo-destinations-in-mexico/

01/09/2024

Just came back from an amazing trip to Tiradentes, Brazil. (Rio too). I went there for a gastronomy fest and was BLOWN AWAY. I’m an avid foodie and this fest was incredible plus the city of Tiradentes is beautiful! The food scene in Minas Gerais (the state where Tiradentes is) reminds me of a cross between Madison, WI (where I live) and Napa/tuscany. There’s wine, coffee, incredible cheese, lots of artisan foods and Michelin restaurants. Anyway! I highly recommend. I flew in and out of Rio and rented a car to drive to Tiradentes (about 5 hours). Put it on your list!

19/07/2024

Enjoyed a wonderful getaway to Southernmost Illinois for a tour of the Shawnee Wine Trail that encompasses 40 miles and 13 vineyards. Have you ever been to that area? Thanks to Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail for such an amazing weekend! Thanks to Contour Airlines for the easy flight and Visitsi too!

30/05/2024

Take me back to Belize!! My favorite Travellers Liquors rum is Koknut!

We all have a Travellers Liquors favorite (or two). 🍷🍸🍹 What's yours? 🥃

06/05/2024

SOLD OUT Oaxaca 2024, Isla Mujeres and Cuba for early 2025. What small group tour do you want to see in fall of 2025? Belize? Cuba? More Mexico? Costa Rica? Let me know!

24/04/2024

Enjoying discovering the global flavors around Madison, WI. Pikkito is delicious! Peruvian food in Middleton. Have you been?

02/04/2024

Just came back from leading a trip to Cuba where we focused on dance! We took 3 hours a day of class and went out dancing at night. We took about 400 pounds of donations (1 checked bag each) and were able to help a few families hopefully. All in all an amazing trip. Let me know if you have questions!

13/02/2024

You know I love Oaxaca and if I can't personally take you there, I highly recommend you go anyway! I found a GREAT deal for a vacation package from MADISON to OAXACA (one stop!!!) March 7-12, 2024. $1527/pp INCLUDES FLIGHT AND 3.5 STAR hotel in the heart of Oaxaca.Reply here or Message me for details or to book, or to discuss your preferred dates or modifications.*Price subject to change