Have you let the mainstream media's fear mongering scare you away from Mexico? Don't, it's still as safe a place as ever, with wonderful friendly people and a strong deeply rooted culture.
What the mainstream media neglects to do in its drive to sell more news is give you the important details. Mexico's drug violence is centered in the northern border towns,
and is never directed at tourists. The good news.
Maybe it's not so safe where you live. Would you dare visit the US or Canada if you just read stories like these?

