Tag: Mexico

What can Mexico learn from Norway to enhance its quality of life?

Norway, with its focus on sustainability and social equality, presents an intriguing model for improving the quality of life in other countries. In this article, we will explore how Mexico could benefit from adopting certain aspects of the Norwegian lifestyle and policies. Building Trust-Based So...

Street Art On the US-Mexico Border

In 2016, I road-tripped along the US-Mexico border, starting in Tijuana and heading east. You can read more about that trip here. The fencing that runs along much of the border begins in Tijuana, where it extends into the ocean. The fence is powerful both physically and symbolically. ...

Mexico Colour & Pattern

What we call Mexico today was the land of the Mayan, the Zapotec and the Teotihuacan civilisations -dont ask me how to pronounce those! Although the Spanish conquest destroyed many native cultures, fortunately the aesthetic patterns and the use of bold colour still endure today, thank goodness! A...

Mexico City Week 1

Why am I in Mexico City? It’s because of a bit of luck, a flexible job and boss, and a program called Remote Year (remoteyear.com). I have been following this company for several years but was never able to do the program because it required a 12 month commitment and traveling across the world...

Mexico City Week 2

On Tuesday, another friend invited me to a “twerk” class at yonishakti, a dance studio in Condesa. It was so hard but a lot of fun! After we went to Toledo Rooftop which had nice views of the downtown and again — mezcal cocktails. I am drinking them as much as I can since I love me...

Top Places to Dance Salsa and Bachata in Mexico City (2023)

This was the community I first got involved with when I first landed in México. Expect to see a mix of foreigners and locals. Friendly and open vibes everywhere. ISM has bachata, salsa, and Cuban salsa classes literally every day for beg/int dancers. They also have boot camp...

Reunited with Mexico City

Some cities are best explored by following an itinerary with a generic list of ‘must see’ sights you check off, no different than a grocery list. But let me tell you that Ciudad de México, or Mexico City, is meant to be explored without a plan. It would be impossible for a history...

Mexico Olympics 1968

Mexico decided to hold an international competition to find a designer to do all of the branding for the Olympic Games. They wanted a contemporary, cosmopolitan design with Mexican influence. So Lance Wyman, 29, from New York and his partner Peter Murdoch flew to Mexico for a trial period in Novembe...

Chilango, I’m Sorry. Mexico City Isn’t Yours. (Or Was It Ever?)

Introduction Nestled in the heart of Mexico, Mexico City (or CDMX) stands tall as a vibrant testament to the country’s historical, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity. Its very essence is a tapestry woven from threads of migration and change. A City of Immigrants The term ‘imm...

Temazcal in Mexico City with Huitzi, the Shaman

I just returned from a weekend trip to Mexico City and while I was there I attended a temazcal ceremony in a sweat lodge. It was amazing… seriously mind blowing and life changing! Temazcal is a 2,500 year old ancient Mayan cleansing ritual that involves sweating to cleanse and detoxify the bo...

8 Fantastic Ways to Enjoy Mexico City!

Day trip to Grutas de Tolantongo Park. For $146 per person, this 14 hour tour includes nearly everything (except liquor) an adventurous traveler could want. Grutas de Tolantongo Park is located three hours away and once there, your experience is split up into three areas that are easily enjoyed t...

Which Area to Stay in Mexico City

With its massive population of 21.2 million people and being the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world, it is safe to say that Mexico City, or CDMX, can be a bit overwhelming for first time visitors. Before visiting Mexico’s gigantic capital, it is thus vital to know in which part of t...

La Llorona of Mexico City

If you follow horror films or grew up hearing scary stories from Mexico or the United States Southwest, you may have already heard of the legend La Llorona, but keep reading because you may find a few surprising things you didn’t know. If you’ve never heard of La Llorona, then let me tel...

A Perfect (Vegan) Weekend in Mexico City

Eating in Mexico City is a glorious assault on the senses. Every morning, taqueros on bicycles carrying baskets of steamed tacos de canasta, filled with mashed potato and frijoles, roam the busy streets. Later, students, office workers in suits, laborers and families cram around tiny food stand...

Travel Guide To Mexico City, Mexico

Everyone needs to put Mexico City on their bucket list immediately! Some of the best restaurants I’ve ever had in my life (+ super affordable!), gorgeous parks, magnificent trees lining the road, + abundant culture. It’s such a vibrant + colorful city. There’s no sho...

6 Days in Mexico City — A Recap

We woke up at the crack of dawn to get on a plane from the cold tundra of Boston, MA to beautiful, sunny, warm Mexico City aka CDMX (Ciudad de Mexico). The travel day was fairly uneventful (except Dallas Fort Worth is a massive airport and they make you walk a ton). After landing, we checked into ou...

A Year in Mexico

In brief, Fulbright is the U.S. government’s exchange program. It allows Americans to go around the world to teach English, study, research, or in my case, do an internship. Non-Americans can also come to the U.S. through the program. Most grants last around nine months to a year, wh...

Spring has arrived to Mexico City!

The color of spring in Mexico is violet, thanks to the flowers of these wonderful trees known as “jacarandas”, which have become emblematic in the Mexican capital. The scientific name of this jacaranda species is Mimosifolia, and they are originally from South America and th...

September 19: How Mexico City has survived, a statistical anomaly or an overinterpretation of probability?

September 19 is a date that has fatefully marked Mexico City. The earthquakes that occurred in 1985 and 2017 resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure. An earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Coalcomán, Michoac&aacute...

Mexico City, Mexico: Seismic Resilience Recovery Plan

On September 19th, 2017, Mexico City was struck by an earthquake which caused the death of 228 people and damaged over 73,000 buildings in the city, including 5,765 homes and 973 schools. The economic impact of that event is estimated to be between 0.1% and 0.3% of 2018 GDP, while the funds needed f...

Central Mexico Vacation Tips: How to Make the Most of It

It has come to my attention in recent times that the travelers that wind up in the central region of Mexico (Guanajuato) are often either the free-spirited backpackers or the tourist elite who have a great deal of experience traveling to unusual and exotic locations. The backpackers appear to be ...

What to Eat Your First Time in Mexico City

Mexico City’s culinary scene is a journey into a rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that reflect the city’s complex history and culture. This is a city where you can find everything from mouth-watering street food to high-end dining experiences, each with its unique flair and person...

Mexico City, Part 2 of 2

The guys I had met the day before told me about a museum that they said was designed by Frank Gehry and housed the art collection of Carlos Slim, the richest person in Mexico, who was also for a time considered to be the richest person in the world. I went to check it out today. For starters, I t...

18 Things You Didn’t Know About Mexico

What do you know anout Mexico? When we hear ‘Mexico” many of us probably think “border crisis” and “where Ted Cruz goes when it gets cold,” but there’s a lot more to it than that. We’ll take a look at the history and culture of Mexico. Plus, whatever i...

Mexico City, my new favourite Megacity!

When I arrived in Mexico for a 6 week backpacking trip at the end of November 2022, I started my journey where I landed, in the country’s capital Mexico City. Initially, I booked a Hostel for 8 nights and wondered whether that was too much for a stay in such a huge and never sleeping Megaci...

I Love This 5 Destinations Of Mexico

Mexico is a land of diversity and beauty, with a rich culture, history, and natural wonders that make it a top destination for travelers from all over the world. From the ancient ruins of the Mayans and Aztecs to the white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, M...

Reflections of a Gringo Millennial After 5 Years in México

Almost 5 years ago, on a sweltering July afternoon spent hustling through the terminals and security checkpoints of Boston´s Logan Airport, I embarked on a new, terrifying stage of my life. A month shy of 25, I was naive and a bit sheltered, having spent the majority of my life on the isolated...

10 Things to Do in Mexico City

I started my one-month backpacking to Mexico in its capital, Mexico City. What I thought would be only a 4-night stay ended up in a 9-night stay, as Mexico City is really big and has a lot to offer. However, if you are in a hurry I would recommend staying at least 5 days in Mexico City. If you do...

History, culture, and tacos — our visit to Mexico City!

We stayed in a beautiful boutique hotel. The kitchen staff served us breakfast each morning: freshly squeezed orange juice, hot coffee, flaky pastries, and huevos rancheros. We spent the first day paseando por las calles. Jacaranda trees with violet flowers filled the streets, which were l...

New Orleans Middle School Teacher and 2 Others Found Dead in Mexico City Airbnb

A New Orleans family is searching for answers after their loved one died under mysterious circumstances in an Airbnb in Mexico over the weekend. Courtez Hall was a social studies teacher at KIPP Morial School. The U.S. Embassy confirmed an investigation had been launched into the death of...

Work from home jobs in Mexico

Approximately more than 1k people per day are seeking “Work from home jobs in Mexico” but unfortunately they never end up on the legitimate platform and the professional jobs so that they can “Work from home in Mexico”. I’ve researched various legitima...

A Glimpse of Mexico City in 1987

In 1987 I visited places around Mexico City for the first time with my friend who used to live there. I was glad to have her as my unofficial tour guide since she spoke Spanish fluently. We both worked for an airline at the time, so we made many travels together. (Before there were travel bloggers, ...

Three Months In Mexico?

In one month, I leave for a three-month trip throughout Mexico. If someone had told me two years ago that I would be traveling to Mexico for three months, I wouldn't have believed them and insisted that I would be going to France or Italy instead. For some reason, I was always skeptical of trave...

What I’m rethinking after living in Mexico City — a love letter

One night I abandoned my late-night routine visit for costras at El Califa for a chico-sized pizza at our buzzing neighborhood restaurant, Balboa. The pizza joint has a large outdoor seating area with fairy lights and a fair mix of foreigners and locals enjoying their famous 2-for-1 Aperol...

Postcard from Mexico City

They call Paris “The City of Love.” Possibly true, possibly a marketing ploy. But it got me thinking, what if there is a ranking system for such a place? A place filled with life and love and laughter in public. A place where colonial beauty meets urban grit. A place as vast as its loud,...

Mexico City for Expats

Some insider tips from a Mexico City-born and raised chick for my fellow digital nomad expats. Photo by: Alfonso Arau I’m writing this from a terrace in a WeWork with the amazing early spring sun sizzling my skin, Jacarandas adorning the streets, and can spot at least a han...

A guide for first-time visitors to travel Mexico City in 2022

Mexico City is one of the most popular travel destinations in Mexico. It is a vibrant city with amazing sites and experiences to offer anyone who visits. The great thing about this city is that it caters to all kinds of travellers, no matter what their budget or expectations are. There are so many t...

French (citizen) Immigration Lawyer Living as a Digital Nomad in Mexico

I can surely understand what it is to be an immigrant and how it feels: filling out forms, waiting, worrying, waiting again and then having to adapt oneself to a new culture, new habits, and learning a new language among others. I am an immigration lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar (France) curren...

5 Things to Know Before Going To Mexico City

I just got back from my 2021 trip to Mexico City and….FELL IN LOVE! I’m serious. There are sidewalks with trees on each side, cute themed cafes & bars, and so much art. I really can’t believe I’ve lived my whole life until now and had never been. Are you planning a...

A guide to the best of Mexico City

Easy, welcoming, and inexpensive, CDMX (as it’s often abbreviated) is a destination that delivers in terms of culture, food, and history. The inexhaustible capital had Laura Bronner, an American expat based in Mexico City, in its grips from the moment she arrived. More than three years later, ...

Budgetary inequalities as a failure to guarantee human rights realization in Mexico City

A great deal of service provision is the responsibility of the local government, of the Mexico City government in this case. Providing an adequate service to every inhabitant of the city has direct links with the budget formulation and implementation. Under international law, states have obligations...

Traveling Mexico City

According to pre-Hispanic myth, the Aztecs built Mexico City as their capital after seeing an eagle perched on a cactus eating a snake as promised by the Gods. This depiction is now the coat of arms of Mexico and has taken on different meanings to different inhabitants. To some, it’s the symbo...

10 Best Neighborhoods in Mexico City

Here's 10 best neighborhoods in Mexico City : Polanco If you like cosmopolitan and metropolitan neighborhood this place is the best for you. It is often called “Beverly Hills” of Mexico because is full of shopping of big brands (LV, Rolex, etc), and where most of the e...

Mexico City & Aire Libre Running

After a two-year hiatus from international travel, a trip that I had booked in 2019 to Mexico City was finally rescheduled or September 2021 and I was ready for it! I had been wanting to go back for two reasons, one was to see if I still wanted to move here (eventually), to become fluent in Spanish,...

5 of the Best Indie Bookstores in Mexico City

If you know where to look in Mexico City, you’ll find plenty of bookstores championing titles by indie editorials or lesser-known authors, as well as a plethora of second hand shops brimming with well-loved books in both English and Spanish. Of course, if you don’t know where t...

Traveling to Mexico City Tips

I would recommend staying near Bosque de Chapultepec. A lot of tourist things to do within walking distance. Airport to Hotel: To go to your hotel from the airport you can only take a Taxi (Uber is not allowed) It’s around 250 pesos (10–15 dollars). Walk to gate 9 and ask to get a ...

Viva la Mexico

Owning a Mexican restaurant doesn’t make me Mexican. Trips to Cancun, Acapulco, and Puerto Vallarta didn’t either. But visiting Mexico City for the first time makes me understand the civic pride my Mexican friends have for their capitol and homeland. After my summer sojourn in Europe,...

A Weekend in Mexico City

This week I want to share a trip that I took with my wife back in 2018, a Good Friday long weekend to Mexico City. We are usually the type of people who like to plan their trips well in advance; however, this was different. We had a long weekend coming, and we wanted to travel somewhere away from...

The effects of protests on businesses in Mexico City

Mexico City is divided into 16 boroughs, of which the population is greater than 8.85 million people. The greater metropolitan area of Mexico City sees the population climb to over 21 million people. While the city generates a large percentage of the Mexican GDP, the city and the country still see l...

Hola! Ride into Mexico City

The pilot announced — we are approaching Mexico City. My excitement grew as I tried taking a peek out the window of a passenger sitting next to the window seat onto the other side of the aisle. The aircraft tilted in the air, made a loop around the Ajusco mountains, and turned. I took another ...

Mexico City: Once surrounded by water is now facing its shortage!

Another third world country which is practically crumbling under the effects of climate change and human extremist behaviour is Mexico. The capital of the country and the most populated city of North America, Mexico City is facing a gigantic water supply shortage. With a huge population of ab...

Good Morning From Mexico

Tati had embroidered an orange lightning bolt on her ass, flames on the ankles, and crescent moon on the hip of her blue jeans. She was wearing her classic baby blue crop top that made her brown skin look like cinnamon and her mustard-colored bandana that tired in vain to keep her giant main of curl...

How Trotsky came to live and die in Mexico City

Leon Trotsky was a Bolshevik leader and one of the most prominent people to mold the early Soviet Union. He was known for heading the Red Army during the Russian Revolution and for his ruthless actions against political foes. But, when Vladimir Lenin died in 1924, Trotsky saw his influence wane. ...

Questions for Lockdown Apologists: Why was the virus late to Mexico?

As you can see, there was no significant increase in overall mortality in Mexico City until the week ending on April 19, and then a sudden, sharp rise during the week ending on April 26, which continued on into May. But that is an entire month after similar surges in overall deaths occurred in mo...

¿What happens if there’s an earthquake in Mexico City during quarantine?

On a normal weekday in Mexico City, approximately 6.9 million people over the age of six travel to and from work, home, school, etc. But with a global pandemic now halting the vast majority of these daily commutes, how would the city manage a strong earthquake differently? Does quarantine change cit...

Mexico - Tequila, Guacamole and more..

Almost a year back, I was walking up and down the Paseo De la Reforma, planning my last week of what had been an incredible stay. Thinking about what to do and what to pass for one final time before I left Mexico City, because there are just so many things that this city has to offer! So wha...

RY 12.0 CDMX—Viva la Mexico!

When I write these posts, especially now that a year has passed, I look back through my photos, our shared photo album, and my Instagram story archive to help relive the moments that made up that month. This time around, scrolling through all these memories, I couldn’t help but tear up. There&...

Vida La Vida: A Move To Mexico

As I side stepped my ways through the dark alleys of Mexico City, I wondered, was I going to be okay? I’d just graduated college but the idea of sitting in an office all day made my insides turn. So, in an act of rebellion, I packed my bags and moved to Mexico for a teaching job in Michoa...

Your guide to Mexico City!

Weather: Well, according to USNews, the best time to visit is from March-May, and honestly, I’d agree. I was previously living in Mexico City over the summer and the weather was all over the place. Literally. It poured for hours in the evening making going out and sightseeing in the ...

NU Connects in Mexico City: 2020 Edition

The beginning of the year is a good time to gather, meet new people, share perspectives and opportunities for the months ahead. Perhaps this is why Northwestern University has chosen the third week of January to hold the flagship alumni event of the year: NU Connects. Open to all Northwestern alu...

Tadeco II — Mexico City

In late September last year, I had the opportunity to play my first show in Mexico City at a venue called Tadeco. This first show in Mexico City allowed me to meet the beautiful people running the structure and showcase them the Black Sea Storm acoustic set. My live performa...

Things to Do in Mexico City

6 Activities You Don’t Want to Miss in DF Definitely go to the pyramids of Teotihuacan and then eat or at least have a drink at La Gruta (a cave restaurant) Have the chilaquiles for brunch in the Four Seasons courtyard Go to the Zócalo: Tour the murals at t...

It’s Getting Difficult To Live On My Pension In Mexico

This morning I went to the fancy grocery store in town called City Market. They have several restaurants and gourmet foods, in addition to more basic grocery items. I don’t have a car, so I usually take taxis or walk around town. The taxi prices have gone up in the eight years that I’...

I Am Living Well on a Pension in Mexico

I was fortunate enough to be able to retire at 55 years old, with a pension in the United States. I had been a college professor with tenure for 25 years. I was fortunate enough to get my job before universities started to hire mostly adjuncts for minimum wage. I got my pension by consistently co...

Why Do Criminals Flee to Mexico?

It’s a national headline: the “affluenza teen” is on the run with his mom. Sentenced to probation after killing four people in a drunk driver accident at age 16 in Texas, Ethan Couch faced no jail time, sentenced to probation. His get out of jail free card? He suffered fr...

Should you get your H1B visa stamp in Canada or Mexico?

Your H1B visa is generally good for up to three years, at which point you may be eligible for one three-year extension. H1B is an unusual nonimmigrant visa in that you can have duel intention of also applying for permanent residence. If you are awaiting a response on your employment based green card...

In Mexico, There Are No Indians

Julieta Barrionuevo, an Argentine tango instructor living in Mexico City, found out the hard way the limits of behaving poorly. After her public tirade against city workers that were cutting down a tree on the street where she lived went viral, it was clear that she grossly misunderstood Mexican ...

Motorcycles in Mexico: A Methodological Reflection on Asking Good Research Questions

What a proud moment — my child’s very first research question! Some parents grow frustrated with the constant “why”s of their school-age children. For me, it is one of my favorite things about this phase of parenting. This question revealed Gio’s curiosity about human b...

From ‘Insult’ to ‘Endearment’: Understanding the Fascinating Use of Nicknames in Mexico

Cultural differences can be fascinating, and the contrasts between Indonesia and Mexico are no exception. While some similarities exist between these two countries, such as the friendly nature of the people, there are also notable differences that are unique to Mexico. One of these differences is th...

Learning Spanish In Mexico You’ll Learn How Far Away Is “La Chingada”.

Spanish is a language that has learned how to evolve with the centuries since the first days of the Reign of Castilla in what is known today as Spain. But, this language has also evolved in the open fields of two continents, mainly in the Americas, where it has found many homes where to cuddle in th...

How I managed to survive 4 days in Sonora, Mexico on my own

Foreign solo travel is rewarding for the well-prepared I’m a US National with close to 40 years of experience speaking Spanish — mostly to myself in my head. Although it’s not a replacement for a conversation in real-time with a real human, it’s a start. I speak at abo...

Traditions in Mexico: Exploring Culture, Food, and Dance

Alright, let’s get to the essence! Picture this: You’re enveloped in the intoxicating sounds of mariachi music, captivated by dance groups performing Mexico’s national dance — the Mexican Hat Dance — in the heart of bustling Mexico City. Hold that thought! Add in Day of...