BROOKLYN — In the spring heat, more than 30 young women waited for something many hadn’t experienced in years: the tender ritual of having their hair brushed, braided, and decorated with moños.

Every July, the women of Oaxaca, Mexico, prepare for Guelaguetza, a festival that celebrates the Mexican state’s Indigenous culture. On top of wearing the traje, the traditional clothing ...

Black woman sews AirTag to her braids for her solo vacation ... especially to another country. Popular Mexican destinations have pretty favorable reviews for women traveling solo.