Searching for Camellia Sinensis
Finding "a decent cup of tea" in Mexico used to be difficult, but specialist purveyors are now offering more choice, albeit at a premium
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
La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas"
A Politically Incorrect Christmas to You Too
Mexico has always been a country to assimilate foreign things without giving up its own identity, often putting a particularly Mexican stamp on them
On Mexican Meals and Meal Times
Breakfasts are famously hearty in Mexico, especially at weekend gatherings, whereas the weight and timing of other meals depend more on people's schedules and eating habits
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
The Changing Faces on Mexico’s Colorful Banknotes
As the Bank of Mexico nears completion of its current round of banknote design upgrades, Foreign Native comments on the latest reshuffle of historical figures gracing the bills
Noise as a Status Symbol
Noise pollution in Mexico City continues to carry on — long after city planners took measures to reduce air contamination in the capital
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
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
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
