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carlenefowlkes

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I'm a freelance journalist based in Mexico City. My work explores travel, culture, spirituality, and expat life, with a focus on sharing Mexico's history, traditions, and everyday stories. I contribute to English-language publications on Mexico and create YouTube walking tours showcasing Mexico City's neighborhoods as well as Mexico's most beautiful and intriguing spots. Originally from the United States, my Mexico story began as a love story with the country itself including its vibrant culture and celebrations, indigenous customs, and living traditions. Alongside freelance writing, as a certified astrologer, I'm developing projects at the intersection of spiritual wellness and astrology. My current work focuses on essays, travel features, and cultural reporting that explore the ties between place, identity, and community.
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The Lava Garden, planted on volcanic rock from an ancient volcanic eruption.

Mexico City, Mexico

UNAM Botanical Garden

These biodiverse university gardens form a green oasis amid the urban chaos of Mexico City.

Water Garden

Santa Barbara, California

Lotusland

Acres of natural wonders left behind by a socialite-turned-gardener.

At the entrance to Burlington House stand two K2 telephone boxes.

London, England

K2 Telephone Boxes

The wooden telephone box hidden away in London's Piccadilly was the original prototype of the iconic kiosk.

La Plaza Grande

Quito, Ecuador

La Plaza Grande

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Belly up to Floyd's Pelican Bar.

Negril, Jamaica

Floyd's Pelican Bar

You may get stranded and everyone's peeing in the water, but at least there's cocktails!

Sulphur Springs

Soufriere, Saint Lucia

Sulphur Springs

Come for the springs; stay for the mud bath.

Gros Piton

Soufriere, Saint Lucia

Gros Piton

The larger of two volcanic peaks rising out of the crystalline waters of the Caribbean.

The ramp up to the Space Needle observation deck on Boblo Island.

Amherstburg, Ontario

Boblo Island Abandoned Amusement Park

An abandoned Victorian-era amusement park is rusting away amidst luxury houses.

McNamara Terminal Light Tunnel

Detroit, Michigan

McNamara Terminal Light Tunnel

Inside the Wayne County airport is an amazing collection of lights and sounds.

A motorcade drives past the Uniroyal Giant Tire.

Allen Park, Michigan

Uniroyal Giant Tire

The 80-foot tire that looms over Michigan's I-94 was once a Ferris wheel in the New York World Fair.

Lincoln Street Art Park.
Permanently Closed

Detroit, Michigan

Lincoln Street Art Park

This former industrial site has transformed into a community sculpture garden that hosts monthly Full Moon parties.

Michigan Central Station

Detroit, Michigan

Michigan Central Station

A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.

Bacalhôa Buddha Eden

Portugal

Bacalhôa Buddha Eden

Explore a remarkable 35-hectare sculpture garden located an hour outside of Lisbon.

Gigerplatz Fountain

Chur, Switzerland

Gigerplatz Fountain

Study the Alien etchings in this fountain while you refill your water bottle.

Brusio Spiral Viaduct

Brusio, Switzerland

Brusio Spiral Viaduct

This work of engineering is imbued with elegance and ingeniousness.

'Saint Bartholomew Flayed'

Milan, Italy

'Saint Bartholomew Flayed'

This grisly effigy displays an early Christian martyr who was skinned alive and beheaded.

The statue with Palazzo Mezzanotte on the background

Milan, Italy

L.O.V.E.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

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Seville, Spain

Metropol Parasol

The world's largest wooden structure.

The pastel de nata is beloved around the world.

Lisbon, Portugal

Pastéis de Belém

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Roughly 70 of these kiosks were once scattered around Lisbon.

Lisbon, Portugal

Quiosque de São Paulo

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

Monument L'Oiseau Blanc

Étretat, France

Monument L'Oiseau Blanc

In 1927, a biplane disappeared while attempting to complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight between Paris and New York City. This memorial stands at the last place it was seen.

Église Sainte Catherine

Honfleur, France

Église Sainte Catherine

One of the oldest and largest wooden churches in France was very evidently constructed by shipbuilders.

Alcatraz from the Bay 2012

San Francisco, California

Alcatraz Island

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

Crown Fountain

Chicago, Illinois

Crown Fountain

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

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