MY MEXICO
Mexico’s mistletoe crisis: Is el muérdago the kiss of death?
El muérdago, aka "Mexican mistletoe," is threatening to kill innumerable trees in the Guadalajara Metro Area, writes John Pint. But residents are determined to save them.
‘A Pilgrimage Across Cultures’: Tamanna Bembenek on finding her third space...
Feeling boxed in by labels and politics, MND co-owner Tamanna Bembenek found freedom and belonging in the idea of a "third space" — something she explores in an upcoming exhibition in Mexico City.
From jungle to wildflowers: How Mexico made me a botanical artist
Mexico's natural wonders, from jungles to wildflowers and their pollinators, inspired Bel Woodhouse to pick up a sketchbook again after a long hiatus ... with remarkable results.
I moved to Mexico City in my 20s. Here’s what I learned
Moving to Mexico City in your 20s, particularly when you're from another country, is an ambitious move, writes Marta Delgado, but it pays off in one-of-a-kind experiences.
How to conjugate Spanish verbs and impress your friends
Learn this simple trick with Spanish verbs that can help you take your language learning to the next level.
From the archive: Sharing the planet means accepting scorpions and tarantulas
Sarah DeVries reflects on her attempts to live and let live with the insect members of her community, even scorpions and tarantulas.
From the archive: How do I know it’s a ‘no’? A comprehensive guide for foreigners
Mexicans have a strong aversion to saying "no." Here's a simple guide to tell what they actually mean when they're trying to avoid saying it.
‘Confidently Wrong About Tipping in Mexico’: A new podcast from MND
In a new podcast episode, George and Travis break down Mexico's tricky tipping culture — how much, who to tip and how norms have shifted.
MND Local: Puerto Vallarta wants answers to municipal payroll allegations
Charges of municipal corruption have been alleged in Puerto Vallarta after a council member found far more people employed than were approved in the budget, writes Charlotte Smith.
From the archive: To friend or not to friend other expats in Mexico?
Making friends with other expats in Mexico can be complicated. Writer Sarah DeVries explains why that is, and why friendships with Mexicans are often longer lasting.
From the archive: Learning Spanish? Don’t be shy or afraid of making mistakes
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 healthcare in Mexico
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.
