Nicholas Kontis
Nicholas Kontis was born on Santorini Island in Greece and raised in America’s cultural capital, San Francisco. After a 13-month whirlwind around-the-world adventure, Nicholas returned to San Francisco and started the first travel agency in the United States specializing in discount around-the-world airfares. He is an award-winning travel writer, journalist, and USA Today photojournalist who has traveled to over 100 countries and is the author of the experiential travel book Going Local Experiences and Encounters on the Road.
Articles by Nicholas Kontis
A short flight southeast of Mexico City, the state of Oaxaca holds a mysterious allure for those who travel Latin America. Its culturally rich tapestry may be little more than a blip on the radar of those seeking glitzy beach resorts in Cancun, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta. However, for those seeking authenticity, Oaxaca has no rival. Twenty distinct ethnic groups reside in the state. And, a full third of the population speaks an indigenous dialect.
