Infinite Wanderlust

T aos Pueblo is a living Native American - Pueblo Indians - settlement located in Northern New Mexico of United States.  The multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years. This settlement - consisting of dwellings and ceremonial buildings - is in the valley of Rio Grande tributary at the base of Sangre de Cristo Mountain range. Taos Pueblo is a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO Heritage Site. According to UNESCO “Taos Pueblo is a remarkable example of a traditional type of architectural ensemble from the pre-Hispanic period of the Americas unique to this region. One which, because of the living culture of its community, has successfully retained most of its traditional forms up to the present day.” Taos Pueblo is the largest of these Pueblos that still exist, with some dwellings as high as five storeys.  Adobe is regularly maintained by the tribal members through re-plastering.  Taos Indians still cook with traditional outdoor ov...

W hite sand dunes of New Mexico is one of the world's most impressive natural wonders. Wave-like dunes of gypsum sand cover almost 300 square miles of the Tularosa Basin, just a few miles west of Alamogordo. About half of the white sands are within the boundaries of White Sands National Park. There is a 16-mile circuit - The Dunes drive - around the White Sands dune field. The Dunes drive starts from the visitor center at the park entrance on US 70. You can find picnic areas and toilets towards the end of the drive.  The park is located in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert, between the towns of Alamogordo and Las Cruces. The closest accommodation is in Alamogordo. There are only primitive camping sites in the dunes.  White Sands National Monument is a place of stark natural beauty. Walking through the dunes is an unforgettable experience especially at sunset. Sledding down the dunes is another popular activity the visitors enjoy.  The rolling bright white sand dunes have set...

F our Corners Monument is the only place in the United States where four states intersect - Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. It’s located on the Navajo Indian Reservation. In addition to the four states, the Navajo Nation and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Reservation have boundaries at the monument. It is maintained by the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation Department. The site is near to the popular Monument Valley. The Four Corners Monument Visitor Center is open year-round. You can see vendor booths selling handmade Navajo jewelry and crafts. Navajo cultural demonstrations also takes place at the monument from time to time. There is an admission fee to enter the monument. Only cash is accepted. Be prepared with the exact change. Nearest ATM (and Gas station) is 5 miles away at Teec Nos Pos, Arizona. Also keep in mind that there is no water or electricity at the site. The monument is in a remote location in the Navajo reservation. Cortez, Colorado or Farmington, New Mexico would...