Street Dogs and Dog Ownership Trends in Mexico
Foreign Native shares some insights and anecdotes about strays and street dogs in Mexico along with some comments on trends and habits among dog owners here
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Sanborns: Mexico’s Eclectic Department Store
Sanborns stores offer a unique shopping experience and its restaurants provide an oasis of refreshment amidst a casual diner-style setting
The iconic Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City
One of the capital's principal avenues is Paseo de la Reforma, originally built as a route from the Emperor's residence at Chapultepec to the National Palace
Cultural Insights Into the Much-Maligned Chilango
When you spend some time in Mexico, or if you move here to live or work, sooner or later you'll come across the word "chilango"
Mexico City’s Rush Hour Anxiety and Road Rage Review
Road traffic congestion in Mexico City is reaching saturation point, giving rise to stress, argument, and more late arrivals
Manuel Payno: A 19th Century Mexican Novelist
One of the less well-known of Mexico's writers, but well worth reading, is Manuel Payno, whose works bring post-Independence Mexico vividly to life
Discovering Mexican Coffee Shops and Café Culture
Mexico's café culture has evolved over the years, adapting to changing tastes and trends, and today offers an ample choice of places to meet for refreshment
Leafing Through Bookworms’ Choices in Mexico
Online marketplaces have transformed access to books in Mexico, although traditional bookshops continue to ply a brisk trade here
Wandering Around to Explore the Old Part of Acapulco
Wherever you stay in Acapulco, some exploration around the old part of this port city is worthwhile, and reveals why it was so popular in its heyday
Cultural Insight: Woe is the Malinchista
The expression 'malinchista' harks back five centuries to the native woman Malinche, who served as interpreter for Hernán Cortés
Coffee as Entertainment; Gourmet, of Course
Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets
Language Usage: The Chronicle of a Cliché Foretold
A versatile phrase which occasionally makes the rounds uses the title of a book by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez