Mexico and mental health: Exploring the power of traditions and faith
Growing up in India, I was surrounded by all kinds of traditions. Most of them had a religious or a social context but as a kid, I didn’t understand or care about any of that. Traditions meant...
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Motherhood abroad: Between solitude and cultural diversity
Up until recently, motherhood and moving abroad have been very idealized. But these are very complex issues with their own nuances that become even more complex when they happen at the same time....
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Rompe el hielo with our Spanish conversation starters!
Have you ever found yourself in a social setting, wanting to strike up a conversation but not quite sure how to begin? Perhaps you’re at a networking event, a party, or even waiting in line for your...
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Mirthful Mexican memes to manifest merriment
Just because you’ve been living in a pool of your own sweat — those of you in Mexico, anyway — doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your weekly dose of Mexican memes translated into English! Sending you a high...
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This Mexico City market serves up organic and local produce…with a side of chic
Every Sunday morning in Plaza del Lanzador in Roma Sur, a stylish international crowd gathers to stock up on their weekly produce, scope out the scene…and to be seen. This is Mercado el 100, Mexico...
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How the agave is helping wild pumas return to Guanajuato
What is the ultimate proof that efforts to restore degraded land have been successful? When an apex predator such as the puma returns to the ecosystem. That signifies that the soil is healthy enough to...
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What to know about hurricane season in Los Cabos
It’s fair to say Los Cabos locals spend a lot more time thinking about hurricane season than do vacationers. The former, after all, must consider the prospects of property damage and extended power...
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The Mexico election and expats: What you should know
If you’re an expat in Mexico, you may be wondering what this election has in store for us. If you’ve been following the news during this election cycle and in the year before, you’ve likely noticed a...
View ArticleThe magic of music in Mexico: A perspective from our CEO
The Mexican love of music and dancing is something to admire, embrace and I think might just be a key element to their overall happiness. Music is everywhere in Mexico. Traveling in a taxi anywhere in...
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Stop giving ‘lata’ and learn to speak like a Mexican
Deja de dar lata, en lugar de echarte una pestañita ¡pónte las pilas y aprende español! (Stop giving cans and instead of throwing an eyelash, put in your batteries and learn Spanish). Whaaaaat? This...
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The most ‘chistoso’ Mexican memes you missed this week
It is time for our collection of funny Mexican memes once again! Dehydrate AND laugh with this week’s collection: Meme translation: “If you’re not happy, then you have failed as a worm.” What does it...
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A complete guide for Puerto Vallarta digital nomads
Puerto Vallarta is one of the easiest cities for expats to live in, so it’s no wonder it has become a trending hotspot for digital nomads over the past few years. This historic Mexican city on the...
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24 Smiles Vs 3: The real difference between Mexico and the US
Is Mexico a happy country? Safety and smiles are how I view my life here after seven years. You may find that strange, so let me share this little story that sums up perfectly why this is my view and...
View ArticleRetrospective: Japan on Mexico News Daily
To wrap up the “Global Mexico: Japan in Focus” week at Mexico News Daily, we’ve compiled a selection of previously published stories that are related to Japan and Mexico. They are presented below in...
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There’s nothing more Mexican than a visit from ‘la cucaracha’
We all know the lyrics to Mexico’s (probably) most famous song — the one about the little cockroach or, as it’s known in Spanish, “la cucaracha”: La cucaracha, la cucaracha Ya no puede caminar Porque...
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10 things gringos do that upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)
We’re all annoying in our own way. There is always a quirk or personality trait that irritates the masses. Oftentimes those traits span an entire nationality. I should know, I’m American. Oh...
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Mexican Slang 101: La fiesta
There’s nothing like a chela bien muerta, and all the better if it’s straight from the caguama. Mexicans enjoy their leisure time, and this country’s party culture is always just around the corner....
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The dog days come early: Mexico’s climate crisis
My partner often compares me to levadura (yeast — specifically, the kind we use to make beer): if the temperature is not exactly to my liking, I simply cannot (or will not) thrive. This heatwave in...
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Taxistas, Baristas and Tailors: Why making connections is easier in Mexico
The manager of Ahorremas, my local food shop in Guanajuato, is a lovely, friendly guy named Oscar. I chatted with him the other day and discovered that he lives an hour away, which makes for a long...
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I was only going to stay a year, but now it’s been 7!
People often ask why I love Mexico. The answer is a simple one. Mexico took me by surprise. A delightful surprise. Originally wanting to move to Valencia, Spain, my plan was to move from Antigua...
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