MY MEXICO
From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of...
From the archive: Mexicans are usually charmed when non-native speakers try to speak their language. They’re patient, encouraging and try to be helpful.
Activists rally to stop luxury project on Yucatán dunes
Yucatán activists are fighting a luxury beach development, warning it could harm fragile dunes, endangered species and local communities.
‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast: What one man’s heart surgery story reveals about...
Co-host George Reavis shares his firsthand experience of heart surgery in Mexico — the doctors, the costs, the insurance and what he'd do differently — in the latest "Confidently Wrong" episode.
3 foreign teenagers reflect on growing up in Mexico
The available resources for the expat-curious often focus on what it's like to move to SMA, retire there or build a life in Mexico as an adult. But what is the experience of children in those families? MND intern Zella Golden shares three perspectives.
The lessons on living a good life you learn in Mexico
After six years of living in Mexico, Charlotte Smith reflects on the lessons she has learned as a result of the move, and how they have led to a better life.
From the archive: How to whistle like a true Mexican
Whistling is an integral part of Mexican identify and everyday life, and there's a whistle for every occasion, writes Sarah DeVries.
Known from scratch: Moving to Mexico and finding a new way to belong
For one new arrival, living amongst the life and laughter of Mexico turned out to be the perfect place to reinvent himself.
Why don’t more foreign tourists come to Central Mexico? MND’s journalism intern explains
Americans tend to make long-haul trips to Europe to eat unique food, explore cobblestone streets and take in thousands of years of history. They can get the same experience with their southern neighbor, so why don’t they come to Central Mexico? Jared Tucker discovered a few reasons.
Opinion: Does it feel safe to go to school in the United States after growing up in Mexico?
MND summer intern Zella Golden grapples with the reality of student safety in the United States and why she never gave a second thought to her well-being while attending school in Mexico.
From the archive: How to deal with Mexican sidewalks — A comprehensive guide for foreigners
Sidewalks in Mexico are a true peril for pedestrians who aren't prepared for their challenges. Sarah DeVries shares some tips for dealing with the inevitable hazards.
Mexico and My Money: Take our 5-minute survey!
Take our survey to help shape a new weekly series called "Mexico and My Money" — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and more for foreigners.
Supply-demand squeeze could push Mexico home prices up 8% by the end of 2026
By metropolitan area, Guadalajara experienced the highest housing price increase, at 11%, followed by Monterrey, 8.3%, and Puebla-Tlaxcala, 8.5%.
Opinion: After growing up in Mexico, was I prepared for US high school?
Zella Golden, a rising senior at a northern California boarding school, completed primary and part of her secondary education in Mexico. The advantages far outweigh the obstacles she's experienced since transitioning to the U.S. academic system, she writes.
No lease? You still have tenant rights in Mexico
When expat Logan J. Gardner was threatened with sudden eviction, he investigated Mexican law and found out how it protects renters, even those here only for a few months.
From the archive: A guide to Mexican nicknames and how they’re given
Mexican nicknames run the gamut from simple and affectionate to fantastically creative and hilariously cruel. Sarah DeVries explains why protestations are futile if you don't like your own moniker.
Mexico and My Money: MND launches new series on personal finance
MND is launching Mexico and My Money, a weekly series on personal finance in Mexico — covering banking, currency exchange, investing and common mistakes for foreigners.
