Being LGBTQ+ in Mexico Mexico has made significant strides in recent years to promote acceptance towards the LGBTQ+ community. In 2010, Mexico City legalized gay marriage, making it the first jurisdiction in Latin America to do so. Since then, other states have followed......
I have many regrets in my life. There was the time I ate gefilte fish. Then, in 1993, I purchased 100 copies of the Valiant Comics origin story, X-O Manowar #0, hoping to sell them at an incredible mark-up and get rich. I......
It’s only 10am and already the heat is blistering. It’s the tail end of the dry season in Peñas Blancas, the border zone between Nicaragua and Costa Rica, and our sweaty bodies are covered in a fine layer of dry dust, whipped up......
In 2002, I bought a home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and have now been living there part-time for twenty-one years. While there are many things I appreciate about San Miguel de Allende’s large expatriate community, my favorite thing is the unspoken......
It’s a common complaint among adults in recent generations how difficult it is to make friends once you’re out of school. In elementary school, we made friends with whoever was around, and if we went to graduate school, we got to make friends......
My friend Jim and I step out of his condo in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego and head towards the beach. Standing at the curb in front of his neighbor’s place is what appears to be a brand new bookshelf. We......
20 Mexican LGBTQ+ Icons The telling of “Western” history as we know it has widely been controlled by white cis men, which has made it difficult to learn about our queer ancestors who have actually shaped history itself. I only recently heard of......
Before I moved to Mexico, I lived in Southern France. The dish I missed the most wasenchiladas. At the time, the only Mexican imports you could find in a French supermarket weretequila and flour tortillas. Still, my hankering for enchiladas wouldn’t go away.......
Spanish level: Intermediate Many find themselves in conversations and suddenly being misunderstood due to words that sound almost like the cognate in English, but mean something very different. A cognate is a word that sounds similar, or is spelled similarly as in English:......
Have you ever wondered what to do when meeting or greeting someone, or what is expected for simple social interactions like visiting or giving/receiving a gift? Today’s article will cover greeting people, gifts, visiting or hosting, and birthday hugs. Yes–birthday hugs, it’s a......
CASUAL vs FORMAL Mexicans generally are more formal than folks from the United States and Canada, in most senses. This applies to general manners, dress, and speaking. While normal in many places in the greater North America, wearing sweats or other casual wear......
Ahh dating, the socio-cultural phenomenon that is our mating dance. If there was ever a rule book, it was probably a lie, seeing as to how dating is as ever-changing as the culture we come from. We have a hard enough time trying......
Did you know about Mexico’s golden era of cinema? Whether you’re an informed student of Cinema or just like watching whatever Netflix is recommending, the Mexican film industry has something for all tastes. Mexico established itself in the Cinema industry as a powerhouse......
This article is co-created with our trusted partner Far Homes. Far Homes is focused on helping expats purchase property here in Mexico, providing support and insights through the intimidating process of buying abroad. Started by former RedFin CEO and Door Cash co-founder, this......
I flew from my current home in Mexico to my childhood home in New Jersey recently to visit my Dad. As we sat talking, with the late afternoon sun streaming through the window into the living room, we heard a distant train whistle. ......
Living overseas opens up a lot of new lifestyle opportunities and adventures – I would never have considered eating fried tacos for breakfast when I lived in Virginia. But did you know that US citizens who live abroad may also get the benefit......
Welcome to the Mayan Riviera, a paradise that not only captivates with its stunning beaches and rich history but also places a strong emphasis on ecological efforts, wildlife protection, and the preservation of local culture. In this beach guide, we will delve into......
If you have been breathing over the last few years, even intermittently, there’s a good chance you have heard of “pickleball.” Its health and social benefits have been written about in mainstream news sources and its championship matches featured on major sports programming......
Meet the NEW Expats in Mexico We are excited to reveal the new identity of our online magazine! As colorful and lively as Mexico itself, we dreamed of creating a vibrant new expression of what it means to be an Expat in Mexico.......