This episode is a bit different from our former podcasts. A bit more in depth and a bit more focused.
As we settled down in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, we decided we wanted to do something new and really uncover a story. The story we wanted to go after was that of the Zapatistas, a separatist group in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. After struggling to find someone to speak with, we got hooked up with Paco, a leader in telling the Zapatista story. The meeting went much differently than expected, and our experience with him will evolve our storytelling forever.
So hit play below (or use the SoundCloud app) and prepare to be transported to San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico!
The following post details the Global Goulets' journey from April 29 - May 1: Day 29, continued - San Cristobal de las Casas, on paper, was a fascinating place. A colonial centerpiece of the Chiapas highlands, this red-roofed municipality comes up in almost any traveler's itinerary. It is home to…
The Zapatistas of Chiapas, Mexico embody a powerful story of unflinching pride, struggle, and resistance. But you won’t hear it from us. When we pulled into San Cristobal de las Casas deep in Southern Mexico, we set out hunting for a story. We're on a mission, after all, to drive from…
https://medium.com/@globalgoulets/21-things-you-ll-never-read-about-mexico-when-you-re-living-in-america-until-now-7b89dfe20c2b Before we began our drive from NYC to Argentina, we considered completely skipping over Mexico because we were terrified by endless news reports of constant violence. Our plan was to fly to Guatemala, buy a car, and start driving from there. After speaking to some travelers, we decided to…
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