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
Mexico Home Life
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
Local knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to help you create and settle-in well to your home living spaces in Mexico
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
Dealing with Electricity Power Cuts in Mexico
Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems
Discovering Mexican Coffee Shops and Café Culture
Mexico's café culture has evolved over the years, adapting to changing tastes and trends, and today offers an ample choice of places to meet for refreshment
Seeking Out Authentic Mexican Flavors at a Local Comedor
Discover the simple, often family-run, diners that offer authentic Mexican flavors amidst an informal and friendly atmosphere
Experiences Past & Present: Going to the Movies in Mexico
Foreign Native reflects on the changing habits and habitats for film-watching in Mexico, and how the movie-going experience here has changed over the years
Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual
Shoe shine stands, attended by "boleadores," are one of the most traditional forms of street vending furniture that you'll see in towns and cities across Mexico
Semana Santa — Tips for Traveling During Easter in Mexico
The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday
Money Matters: How Safe is Your Cash in Mexico?
Mexico operates a public insurance scheme known as IPAB to protect depositors' funds, but not all firms and investment types qualify for cover
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
Enjoying Mexico’s Three Long-Weekend Holidays
Mexico's three long-weekend holidays are well-established on the Mexican calendar and one of them also forms part of Mexico's 'Black Friday' shopping event
Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2025
Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings
