MND_MEXICO LIVING
Prepare your skin (and yourself) for Mexico City’s brutal dry season
Humidifiers and electrolytes will become your new best friends as the Mexican winter brings dryness, dehydration and bad hair days.
The pearls of La Paz — the gems that defined Baja...
Famous for its gargantuan dimensions and natural beauty, pearls in La Paz continue to be coveted worldwide.
No storage? No problem: here’s how to fix your lack of...
Ever heard of shelves? We hope so, because the people designing your new home haven't.
These five Mexico City neighborhoods sound the same – how are they different?
How does Tabacalera differ from Tlalpan and what's the difference between Tlatelolco and Tacubaya?
Mexican kitchen essentials you’ll find in every home
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
Sidewalks in Mexico are a true peril for pedestrians without the due precautions. Here's how to deal with them.
The coolest businesses to make everyday life in Mexico easier — A guide for foreigners
From local beauty salons to copy and print shops, Mexico is filled with local services that have been around for generations.
Mark your calendar: Here are all the 2025 Mexican public holidays
Here's a rundown of Mexico's official 2025 holidays, including bank holidays and two new days off being considered by Congress.
Best of 2024: Life in Mexico according to Sarah DeVries
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.
Why didn’t I get presents from my Mexican friends for Christmas?
Christmas Day has come and gone — so why didn't people seem to celebrate the same way?
My American Dream is in Mexico: Alan
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
All the varo-related Mexican slang you could ever and how to use it.
‘Tis the season of aguinaldos: What to know about the annual holiday bonus
Come December, most Mexicans look forward to receiving one gift in particular: the Jolly Old Aguinaldo.
MND Perspectives: What I learned moving to Mexico
Our subscriber-exclusive podcast takes a look at the lessons that Tamanna Bembenek learned about herself when she moved to Mexico.
Restoring water to San Miguel de Allende, one reservoir at a time
As the best small city in the world faces down catastrophic water shortages, one group has banded together to make a difference.
Here’s how to get Mexicans to hang out with you
Need some local friends? Here's how to find them.