Author: mary

  • World Barista Championship, 2012

    by AARON FREY on Jun 15, 2012 • 10:10 am Over the last few days the world’s best baristas have been battling it out over in Vienna for the 2012 World Barista Championship. I’ve been too busy to watch it live given that I’m traveling at the moment, but it’s always worth watching these presentations…

  • The Role of Women in Guatemala

    By Sara Federman The role of women in Guatemala has been changing due to the harsh reality of families being destroyed and disintegrated. Refugees, rural women, and especially indigenous women have been devastatingly affected and are forced to work regardless of horrible conditions, miserable wages and exploitation. Additional challenges women face in Guatemala are the…

  • Guadalupe’s Day

    Nuestra señora de Guadalupe also known as Virgen de Guadalupe.  Is one of the most celebrated Catholic icon. This celebration takes place on December 12th and is celebrated in all Latin America, but the biggest celebration happens in Mexico City at the Basilica de Guadalupe.

  • Guatemala

    Guatemala (náhuatl: Quauhtlemallan, ‘place where are a lot of trees’) oficially, República de Guatemala. The extraordinary beauty of the Guatemalan territory and the warm spirit of its people make Guatemala a unique destination in the world – a perfect balance of beauty and soul. Guatemala is a country that opens its doors to visitors to…