Mérida Playlist
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Final Reflection
As someone who has interacted with Mayan culture and has visited Mayan archeological sites before the trip, I assumed that …
Pre Departure Reflection
I absolutely loved my time in Merida! Everywhere I’ve traveled to has a place in my body and soul. The …
Parade of a Musical Band
Pedro Guerra took this photo in 1939 of a parade of a musical band on the racetrack of the Salvador …
Cannibal Tours Reflection
Cannibal Tours (1989) is a shocking documentary capturing wealthy tourists in Papua New Guinea while also capturing the perspectives of …
Tourism, power, & reflection
When reflecting on my time in Merida, I am quickly reminded of the beautiful memories I made there, however beautiful, …
Final Reflections – Ethical Remembrance?
Over the course of this trip, I journaled because I wanted to document everything and keep it in one place. …
intriguing intimacy
I had a hard time finding portraits that were also candid. Throughout the archive, most photos containing a person involved …
saying bye
I have felt ready to leave Merida for a while honestly, but now that the time has come I feel …
Final Discussion
In my opinion, the most significant and thrilling aspect of our study abroad experience was visiting various historical sites in …
Summer in Mérida
Educating oneself through tourism is a luxury, often an expensive one. And, attention goes where money flows, thus the tourist …