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Well… I Didn’t — Until He Took Over My Kitchen in Oaxaca** Most people discover Gordon Ramsay on TV. I discovered him when I happily offered my kitchen for free — because I love sharing it. It was actually my friend who insisted I should charge him, since renting out my whole B&B for a filming day meant I couldn’t host any guests… and at that point, I still had no idea who this Gordon person even was. Gordon Ramsey using my blown glass pitcher from Tlaquepaque The Phone Call

Oaxaca during Día de Muertos  is chaos wrapped in color. The streets swell with tourists, parades block the avenues, and the city hums with a kind of energy that’s both beautiful and exhausting. This year, I found myself feeling more overwhelmed than enchanted. Between the endless traffic, the constant sound of bands marching past, and the new wave of painted faces, flower crowns and the new James Bond movie style parade, it seemed more about spectacle than spirit, I couldn’t

How childhood mornings making breakfast for guests, a promise in Spain, and a shared dream led to the creation of El Diablo y La Sandía — a boutique bed and breakfast in Oaxaca inspired by culture, design, and connection. The Beginnings of El Diablo y La Sandía 🍉😈 Ever since I was a child, nothing made me happier than having guests stay at our home. My parents had traveled a lot when they were young, so we often hosted friends from around the world. I loved waking up early

Some stories begin with a plan. Others begin with a twist of fate. Mine began with both. My journey started with the renowned El Diablo y La Sandía  — my first hotel, a place full of laughter and good food, that quickly became one of Oaxaca´s favorites. 5 Years later, I opened a second location, Boca del Monte , and poured my soul into it. Then, unexpectedly, everything changed. The building’s owner decided to reclaim the property, and I had to walk away from something I h