Spanish and the Art of Managing Disappointment
Exploring a tidy arrangement of words in Spanish usage that most usually leads to the listener’s disappointment
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Latest Articles
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
Public Rótulos and their Dubious Ortografía
Hand-painted signs and sales boards can provide artistic flair and sometimes amusement, but spelling is not one of the sign-writers' fortés
Encountering Military Checkpoints in Mexico
Information and tips about dealing with military checkpoints that you may encounter when you take a road trip across Mexico
Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico
Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water
Mexico Residency: Dealing with an Expired Residency Card
This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date
The Growing Popularity of Mexican Craft Beers
Independent regional Mexican brewers are making a noticeable comeback and some refreshing tasty craft beers may be available at your local restaurant
A Personal Journey to Retirement in Mexico
What propels someone to uproot and move to Mexico? For Steve Timm, a chance meeting and a serendipitous visit changed the course of his life’s story
Las Mañanitas: Mexico’s Gift to Birthdays
It takes the occasion of an anniversary for most people who are not familiar with Mexico to come across "Las Mañanitas" — the country's official birthday song
Blogueando and other Anglicisms Used in Spanish
Technology has brought new words in Spanish into being—mostly English words fitted with the corresponding verb endings and conjugations
Learn About Mexico’s Seasonal Clock Changes
Most of Mexico stopped moving its clocks after the fall of 2022; however, some areas along the US border continue to synchronize their clocks with the USA
The Masculine Plural and Gender Neutrality in Spanish
So-called inclusive language has been creeping into use in Spanish, but the Real Academia Española is so far sticking to its guns
