La Quincena: The Cash Behind the Friday Rush
Workers' wages are paid every fifteen days in Mexico, and pay days are known as "Quincenas" which make for busy weekends, especially in the capital
Discover Mexico Lifestyle
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Spanish and the Art of Managing Disappointment
Exploring a tidy arrangement of words in Spanish usage that most usually leads to the listener’s disappointment
That’s what False (Cognate) Friends are for
There are many pairs of words in English-Spanish that look and sound similar but have very different meanings, known as 'false cognates'
Cultural Insight: Woe is the Malinchista
The expression 'malinchista' harks back five centuries to the native woman Malinche, who served as interpreter for Hernán Cortés
Coffee as Entertainment; Gourmet, of Course
Coffee-drinking is popular in Mexico with quality home-grown and imported coffees readily available at coffee shops, restaurants, and local supermarkets
Approaches & Inspiration for Retirement Lifestyles in Mexico
Learn about common approaches to retirement in Mexico, and get some inspiration by discovering lifestyles and pastimes retirees in Mexico come here to enjoy
Breathing Easy in Places Situated at High Elevation
Some great places to visit and live in Mexico are situated at higher elevation than most people are accustomed to; this article shares practical advice
Enjoy Simple, Sustainable Lifestyles in Mexico
Mexico offers choices for people seeking simpler lifestyles alongside its welcoming culture, agreeable climates, and affordable living costs
Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations
Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners
Living, Working and Retirement in Mazatlán
Mazatlán living: guide to help you research and assess Mazatlán as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico
Changes to Time Allowed in Mexico Using a Visitor Permit
The way visitors are admitted to Mexico is changing in regard to the amount of time granted to stay under auspice of a visitor permit (FMM)
Prospects for Working Independently in Mexico
Working independently in Mexico offers opportunities, and presents certain challenges to those seeking to move here and set-up a working lifestyle abroad
