What if, instead of mourning the people we've lost, we threw them a party?
In this special episode of Carrie On!, I'm taking you to Oaxaca, Mexico, where I experienced the magic of Día de los Muertos with Two Peacocks Travel. Think marigolds, music, incredible food, colorful traditions, and yes, lots of mezcal. Because we're over 40, not dead!
But this wasn't just another fabulous girls' getaway. I brought a photograph of my Mexican grandfather, Popo, back to his home country and placed it on an altar surrounded by candles and flowers. What started as a trip became a deeply emotional homecoming. A chance to reconnect with my roots, celebrate his life, and remember that the people we love never truly leave us. In this episode, we're exploring:
The beautiful meaning behind Día de los Muertos and why it's a celebration, not a funeral.
How families in Oaxaca honor their ancestors through ofrendas, marigolds, candles, food, and storytelling.
My emotional experience placing my grandfather's photograph on a sacred altar.
The incredible women, artisans, food, mezcal, and traditions that make Oaxaca unforgettable.
What it's really like to experience Día de los Muertos, from colorful parades to candlelit cemeteries.
Why travel after 40 can be about so much more than sightseeing.
How remembering the people we've lost helps us carry their stories forward.
Plus, you'll see me attempt to make tortillas, admire beautifully painted alebrijes, stumble into an incredible wedding parade, and do a little damage shopping. Naturally.
