A Quiet Week to Enjoy a Visit in Mexico’s Capital
One of the best times of the year to visit Mexico City is during the Easter Week holiday, known in Mexico as Semana Santa, Holy Week
Foreign Native
Foreign Native shares insights, observations, and commentary about Mexican life, its culture and traditions
Foreign Native shares insights, observations, and commentary about Mexican life, its culture and traditions
Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia
An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities
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
When Night Doesn’t Fall: Reflections on Clock Changes
The annual spring clock-change, that set clocks forward one hour, was never particularly popular in Mexico—a country with plenty of year-round sunlight
An Ideal Way to Get to Know Your Neighbors
One way to get to know some of your neighbors and make new friends in Mexico is to keep a dog and take it on frequent sallies to the park
On Writers and Writing Inspired by Mexico
Foreign Native comments on some key writers, past and present, whose significant works were inspired by Mexico's alluring tapestry and its rich & varied culture
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
History & Holidays: A Brief Comment on Benito Juárez
An indigenous orphan from Oaxaca rose to inspire a nation, provide a benchmark of political life, and become the most revered of all Mexican presidents
Passenger Trains are Making a Comeback in Mexico
After decades of decline in railway investment, Mexico is reigniting its efforts to get passengers back into railcars for long-distance travel
Juárez and the Wind
Among Mexico's many sayings, "lo que el viento a Juárez" —what the wind did to Juárez— is popular, especially around election time
Getting the Scoop on Mexican Ice Cream Choices
Mexican ice cream and popsicle choices are varied, flavorsome, and widely available from local stores, fancy-brand parlors, and street vendors
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
