Mexico Newsletter —
August 2025
Peak summer; Updated guidelines for visas; Social etiquette; Home stewardship; Places to live off the beaten path; Summer road trips; and more...
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Peak summer; Updated guidelines for visas; Social etiquette; Home stewardship; Places to live off the beaten path; Summer road trips; and more...
Noise pollution in Mexico City continues to carry on — long after city planners took measures to reduce air contamination in the capital
A brief summary of two phrases in Spanish that, on the surface, intend to verify understanding but may come across as fake humility
In Spanish, feminine words end in an 'a' and masculine words in an 'o', and so do corresponding adjectives—but there are a number of exceptions
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
For variety, there's little that can beat the entertainers and purveyors of unwanted services who work the traffic lights of Mexico City
Ex-smokers and those trying to quit smoking can't find tobacco substitutes in Mexico. Vaping is banned and vaping products may be confiscated at the border.
A versatile Mexican Spanish suffix used as a kind of superlative for nouns can create a word that almost does the work of an entire sentence
Residency by Family Unit; Exchange rates when buying a house; Summer rain storms; Choosing a location; Living without a car; Smartphone payments, and more...
Among the many versatilities of the Spanish language is the use of a descriptive noun referring to a person, place or thing
Road traffic congestion in Mexico City is reaching saturation point, giving rise to stress, argument, and more late arrivals
Foreign Native discovers two books by a contemporary Mexican novelist which capture the spirit & attitude of Mexico City