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The American Know-It-All
We all know the classic local American Know-It-All: he’s a self-proclaimed expert on Mexico — it’s always a he, isn’t it? He can tell you all about the customs, the holidays, the traditions. He can...
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How one nonprofit is cleaning up Mexico’s drinking water
In Mexico, water scarcity is increasing at an alarming rate. In the year 2000, 58% of Mexico’s municipalities had daily access to public sources of water and only 2% were limited to access 1-2 days per...
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Let’s talk about money: How to ‘pichar un baro’ in Mexico
“No tengo baro, ¿me pichas una chela?” If you’re scratching your head, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Mastering the art of discussing money is crucial no matter where you are or which language...
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Mystical Mexican memes to move the morose
The time has come for more memes! Whether you’re looking to improve your Spanish and Mexican cultural fluency or just here for a laugh, we’ve got you covered. Sit back, grab a cold, cold drink and...
View ArticleA secret to happiness in Mexico, and maybe in life: A perspective from our CEO
My wife and I have been thinking and talking a lot lately about the issue of mental health. It seems like almost everyone we know these days is dealing with something. Not that everyone everywhere...
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What Mexico’s indigenous government can teach us about tradition
Recently, I was thrilled to meet Carlos Francisco Pacheco, who was named Indigenous Governor of Quintana Roo by the Mexican National Council of Native People on April 13, 2024. It was an eye-opener to...
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How Mexico’s cultural landscape has changed over 25 years
When my husband and I first visited Guanajuato in 1999, we were enchanted by the vibrant, colorful city and its friendly residents. Delightful as it was, though, there was one aspect of life that...
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Should I get offended?
Gringos and Mexicans make a pretty good match. We really do like each other! Our cultural personalities mesh well. Think the opposite of the friction often noted between U.S. and French citizens. Or...
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Is Mexico City about to experience ‘Day Zero’?
In February, media outlets started blaring warnings about an impending “Day Zero” when Mexico City would run out of water. Lingering drought and extreme heat are conspiring to threaten the most...
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Trouble in paradise: What happens when you break up in Mexico?
My personal story of breaking up in Mexico is absolutely one worth telling. I can still remember the first time I saw my now ex-husband as he walked through the door. I liked him immediately, and the...
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Here’s what to expect when adopting a dog in Mexico
In many Mexican Cities, a weekend walk through the park will bring you face-to-face with a sight guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings of even the grumpiest of grinches. Pets up for adoption flank the...
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Aren’t you scared, living in Mexico?
It turns out that living in Mexico exposes you to some frequently asked questions by curious acquaintances. While on a recent flight from San Francisco to Chicago to visit my sister, I mentioned to my...
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When Mexico makes you grumpy
Life in Mexico can be pretty great, but sometimes little, nagging, annoying things can get on top of you. A couple of weeks ago, I went to eat with a friend of mine, a fellow foreigner. It had been a...
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¡No manches! Learn new Mexican slang words with our video guide!
In Mexico, it’s quite common to replace a vulgar expression with a more acceptable, similar-sounding word. This is akin to how Americans might say “shoot!” instead of “sh*t” or “what the heck” instead...
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Laugh along with our Mexican memes of the week
It’s been an intense couple of months, hasn’t it? But never fear: your dose of Mexican memes (translated into English) has arrived! Whether you’re looking for an equivalent to the funny papers of old...
View ArticleWhere to live in Mexico 2024 ratings from Mexico News Daily
From a foreigner’s perspective, Mexico used to be pretty straightforward when it came to looking for a place to live. Most expats generally came to live in Mexico at or near retirement age, and tended...
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Mexican Boogeymen: The Nini
There are many cultural archetypes in Mexico. Like everywhere, they tend to be polarized: universally revered, or universally despised. Revered? Look no further than the all-sacrificing, all-involved...
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A very straightforward guide to staying safe in Mexico
How safe is Mexico? I’ll see your question and raise you one: How safe is your country? When I first came to Mexico over 20 years ago, people would often ask me things like “Are you sure it’s safe...
View ArticleBecoming a kid again: How Mexico has unleashed my inner childhood superhero
A few weeks ago, someone reached out to me to do a podcast on my “story.” This person profiles leaders in the healthcare industry who are trying to address a big problem or change the world through...
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MND Where to Live in Mexico 2024 Guide: Yucatán
There are places in Mexico that not only defy deeply held views about Mexico but challenge whether a place easily fits into our understanding of Mexico’s national identity. Yucatán is the smallest of...
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