MY MEXICO
From our archive: How many stars would you give that baño?...
Sarah DeVries has, among other career-defining achievements, devised a star-rating system for Mexico's wide variety of public bathroom experiences. It's not Michelin, but it's every bit as important.
MND Local: FIFA World Cup security plans announced for Guadalajara, while...
With World Cup games only a few weeks away in Guadalajara, the city has announced its security measures for the event, as well as other local news.
How Tijuana’s award-winning Xicoténcatl Park united a neglected migrant community
Municipal officials only intended to create flood-prevention infrastructure for this underserved migrant neighborhood, but designers saw an opportunity to bring residents together.
If you like a good nap, Mexico’s noisy neighborhoods present a challenge
People constantly coming to the door is one of the reasons Mexico's neighborhoods are not ideal for siestas. But there are many others too.
Foreign residents in Mexico question Volaris’ new DNR policy
Volaris has a new policy that no longer exempts anyone without a Mexican passport from paying the DNR fee, even legal residents of the country.
Don’t kick up a stink over this Mexican slang term — learn how to...
Few words have as many meanings as the humble fart. Here's why.
How I’m outgrowing US exceptionalism: A work in progress
The myth of U.S. exceptionalism is indoctrinated into those who grow up there. But living in other countries, as the writer does seasonally in Mexico, will force you to question what you thought you knew.
The short and unnecessary drama of Mexico’s aborted school year reduction
Mexican parents panicked when the federal education minister planned to cut the school year short by six weeks with hardly any notice.
What housing prices in Mexico’s World Cup cities really tell us
What are the average housing prices like in World Cup hosting cities Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City? Realtor Glenn Rotton analyzes, and contextualizes, the numbers.
10 ways to quickly upset Mexicans (and how to avoid them)
From refusing to speak Spanish to refusing to try mole, there are a surprising number of things that we gringos do that might cause Mexicans to take offense.
‘Confidently Wrong about Safety in Mexico’: A new podcast episode from MND
Is Mexico really as dangerous as people think? Travis and George walk through the results of MND's new expat safety survey in the newest episode of "Confidently Wrong."
From topes to glorietas: Here’s how Mexico keeps the roads safe
Traffic in Mexico is designed to be not only safe, but smooth-flowing. To accomplish this, planners have adapted tools beyond simple traffic signals.
US $1.2B nautical community breaks ground in Nayarit
Over a 10-year horizon, the residential development is expected to generate over 10,000 direct jobs and produce an economic spillover exceeding 180 billion pesos (US $10.3 billion), according to Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro.
How a cab ride introduced me to a world of Mexican music
Despite spending years in Mexico, it took an unexpected encounter to help Bruce Sarbit discover a world of rhythm and passion like no other.
The big squeeze: Better understanding the hidden costs locals pay when you move to Mexico — and how you can help
Your powerful foreign currency in a Mexican community can make life economically harder for locals, if you don't pay attention. But you can still enjoy Mexico and be part of the solution, Charlotte Smith writes.
Barra de Navidad: A small town in 2 tempos
Life for residents of Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, proceeds at two tempos: one for the slow season, and another for the high season.
