Tuesday, January 21, 2025

MND_MEXICO LIVING

The Mexico City government has placed hydration points in the first quadrant of the Zócalo where passersby can stop by to have a glass of natural water, in order to avoid heat stroke or dehydration in the face of the third heat wave affecting the City.

Prepare your skin (and yourself) for Mexico City’s brutal dry season

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Humidifiers and electrolytes will become your new best friends as the Mexican winter brings dryness, dehydration and bad hair days.
The pearl industry was the pride of La Paz for over 400 years, a history still honored today.

The pearls of La Paz — the gems that defined Baja...

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Famous for its gargantuan dimensions and natural beauty, pearls in La Paz continue to be coveted worldwide.
A woman organizing her stuff in a messy room

No storage? No problem: here’s how to fix your lack of...

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Ever heard of shelves? We hope so, because the people designing your new home haven't.
Tlatelolco tower

These five Mexico City neighborhoods sound the same – how are they different?

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How does Tabacalera differ from Tlalpan and what's the difference between Tlatelolco and Tacubaya?
Inside a traditional Mexican kitchen

Mexican kitchen essentials you’ll find in every home

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No matter where you go in Mexico, every home has at least one of these in their kitchen.

How to deal with Mexican sidewalks — A comprehensive guide for foreigners

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Sidewalks in Mexico are a true peril for pedestrians without the due precautions. Here's how to deal with them.
A man getting a haircut in a local salon

The coolest businesses to make everyday life in Mexico easier — A guide for foreigners

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From local beauty salons to copy and print shops, Mexico is filled with local services that have been around for generations.
Mexican woman dressed as a Catrina and in white skeletal makeup holding Mexican marigolds

Mark your calendar: Here are all the 2025 Mexican public holidays

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Here's a rundown of Mexico's official 2025 holidays, including bank holidays and two new days off being considered by Congress.
A tiendita in Mexico

Best of 2024: Life in Mexico according to Sarah DeVries

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It’s never easy trying to explain the myriad differences between life in the United States and life in Mexico — but Sarah DeVries sure tries. 
A Christmas gift under a tree

Why didn’t I get presents from my Mexican friends for Christmas?

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Christmas Day has come and gone — so why didn't people seem to celebrate the same way?
Alan Chazarro and his family

My American Dream is in Mexico: Alan

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Disaffected with the direction of the U.S., a Bay Area poet moved himself and his family to start a new life in Veracruz.

Mexican slang 101: How to talk turkey like a native speaker

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All the varo-related Mexican slang you could ever and how to use it.
A red box full of Mexican pesos, representing thee holiday aguinaldo bonus

‘Tis the season of aguinaldos: What to know about the annual holiday bonus

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Come December, most Mexicans look forward to receiving one gift in particular: the Jolly Old Aguinaldo.
Tamanna Bembenek moving to Mexico podcast.

MND Perspectives: What I learned moving to Mexico

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Our subscriber-exclusive podcast takes a look at the lessons that Tamanna Bembenek learned about herself when she moved to Mexico.
A dry water reservoir in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, México

Restoring water to San Miguel de Allende, one reservoir at a time

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As the best small city in the world faces down catastrophic water shortages, one group has banded together to make a difference.
People socializing

Here’s how to get Mexicans to hang out with you

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Need some local friends? Here's how to find them.