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Alvin Starkman together with wife Arlene operates Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (http://www.oaxacadream.com ). Alvin received his masters in social anthropology in 1978, and his law degree in 1984. Thereafter he was a litigator in Toronto until taking early retirement. He and his family were frequent visitors to Oaxaca between 1991 and when they became permanent residents in 2004. Alvin reviews restaurants, writes about life and cultural traditions in Oaxaca, and tours couples and families to the villages.

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Alvin Starkman's Articles

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How To Drive from Mexico City to Oaxaca

July 28, 2008
By Alvin Starkman
It can take as little as 4.5 hours and be traffic- and problem-free, but just as easily you can be met with congestion and road repairs, extending the trip to six hours or more....

How To Travel from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido, by Car

August 9, 2007
By Alvin Starkman
Travelers are often frightened by the thought of driving from the city of Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido. The highways have been much improved over the years, and any downside is...