Reflections on a Decade of Shopping El Buen Fin
Over a decade after Mexico introduced its version of the ‘Black Friday’ shopping event, Foreign Native reflects on its relevance amidst increasing online sales
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
Business Etiquette: This Title is Better than No Title
Personal titles are very popular in Mexico and getting acquainted with them helps to navigate the nuances of Mexican social and business culture
At Concert Time — Boletos Sólo en Reventa
Visitors to Mexico occasionally ask about the best way to go about getting tickets to live events.
Lazarillo de Tormes
Foreign Native shares a practical suggestion for readers of literature wishing to avoid having their literary choices blindsided by a disparaging comment
Noise Pollution vs 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
Rush Hour Variety at Mexico City’s Traffic Lights
For variety, there's little that can beat the entertainers and purveyors of unwanted services who work the traffic lights of Mexico City
Smoke-Free Mexico Offers No Substitutes for Quitters
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.
Two Stories that Convey the Spirit & Attitude of Mexico City
Foreign Native discovers two books by a contemporary Mexican novelist which capture the spirit & attitude of Mexico City
Mexico Abandons Seasonal Clock-Time Changes
The Mexican Senate approved a change in the law that eliminates the practice of “springing forward” and “falling back” each year
Mexico Introduces Redesigned $20-peso Bill and New Coins
Mexico's bank has introduced a colorful new $20-peso banknote that commemorates Mexico's independence, and also minted new coins for spenders and collectors
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
Would You Like a Bag for That?
Foreign Native considers regulations which ban use of plastic bags in Mexico City's shops and other trends which seek to showcase green and healthy credentials
