A Critical Social Faux Pas You Must Avoid in Mexico
Are you hoping to make some native friends in Mexico? You need to know this #1 social faux pas before it’s too late.
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What Makes Querétaro a Good Choice for Expats
Querétaro, a city of over a million people attracts business transplants from all over the world. Here’s what might make Querétaro a good choice for you.
Read MoreGoing to the Gym in Mexico
Every day life might include going to a gym like this one in Mexico.
Read MoreMexican Patriotism: El México Profundo
Love of country is gently woven into other small celebrations in Mexico.
Read MoreHow Much Does It Cost to Retire to Mexico?
What does it cost to retire in Mexico? Here’s what you can count on.
Read MoreBest Songs in Spanish If You Don’t Speak Spanish (Including Song Links)
The whys and hows of listening to foreign-language music even if you don’t understand the words.
Read MoreWhat the Hell is Sotol?
Learn about the ancient drink making a comeback in Mexico: Sotol.
Read MoreWhy Food Will Always Be Cheaper in Mexico
The Cánasta Basica is one of several reasons your food bill will always be lower in Mexico.
Read MoreBest Photos from My Part-Time Life in Mexico
"Even a blind squirrel-photographer gets an occasional nut. " Here are my favorite nuts/photos since my moving to Mexico part-time in 2014.
Read MoreAirline Baggage Theft Not Just Expensive Items
Updated November 2023 - A suitcase theft reminds me that true value of an item is in the eye of the beholder. How to prevent heartbreak.
Read MoreGrounding Rituals for the Part-Time Expat Life
Smudging, an ancient American Indian ceremony said to cleanse people and places of lingering negative energy, sounded like the perfect grounding ceremony for anyone living part-time in Mexico.
Read MoreHow Machista Is Mexico?
Is Mexico machista? If so, how will affect you as a foreign resident in Mexico?
Read MoreWake Up Your Dormant Creativity in San Miguel De Allende
Are people drawn to San Miguel de Allende because they are already creative, or does living in Mexico make them more creative?
Read MoreTesting Your Biases in Mexico
Updated - January 2020 - Purchasing services in Mexico is about price, quality… and examining your character.
Read MoreStepping Outside the Expat Bubble: Making Mexican Connections
Updated July 2021- Cultural events are great places to meet the natives. Even if your Spanish is just passable, you can demonstrate respect and appreciation for Mexico’s artists and gain some insight on the cultural that will serve you well in the future..
Read MoreA Heat Stroke in Mexico? How to Hydrate Like a Native
Updated July 2023 - A reminder on the importance of proper hydration, especially in humid areas like coastal Mexico, and how to hydrate like a native.
Read MoreWhy Do We Sigh?
January 2023 - Good sighs, bad sighs. What do they mean?
Read MoreOaxaca: The Spiritual Artistic Heart of Mexico
Updated September 2020 - Oaxaca has much more than the handcrafts and folk art for which it is so famous. A new generation of contemporary artists are making their own history. José Santos is one such artist.. A little about Santos and his city.
Read MoreCorruption in Mexico "We Are All Corrupt"
.Updated June 2021 - While you are unlikely to be affected by corruption in Mexico as a part-time expat, it's helpful to understand the issue from the perspective of your Mexican neighbors.
Read MoreWhy a Person Who Doesn't Wear Jewelry Should Wear Mexican Silver Anyway
Updated August 2020 - I have a lousy history with jewelry, but after a few years as a part-time expat in Mexico, I'm ready to take a chance on a real relationship.
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