Mexico Lifestyle

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

Comprehension: ¿Me Entiendes, o Me Explico?

A brief summary of two phrases in Spanish that, on the surface, intend to verify understanding but may come across as fake humility

Finding & Managing a Long Term Property Rental in Mexico

Renting a home is popular in Mexico, and this article walks you through the procedures involved in finding, leasing, and living in a rental property here

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

The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value

A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso

Living, Working and Retirement in Mérida

Mérida living: guide to help you research and assess Mérida, Yucatán as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico

In Spanish, Two Verbs are Better than One

Along with two verbs "to be," Spanish also has two different verbs for "to know," as well as two verbs "to have." This article describes them.

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Living, Working and Retirement in Los Cabos

Los Cabos living: guide to help you research and assess Los Cabos as a location for living, working, or retirement in Mexico

Water Supply for Your Residential Property in Mexico

When you own or rent a home in Mexico, it’s important to know how the property is supplied by water, especially during the dry season

Volunteer helping to release a sea turtle back into the wild

The Visas You Need for Doing Volunteer Work in Mexico

You can use a visitor permit to volunteer in Mexico provided the work is non-lucrative. This article describes what visa types you need to volunteer in Mexico