Family Unit & Applications for Residency from Within Mexico
Most foreigners seeking residency in Mexico need to apply from abroad. There are exceptions—commonly 'Family Unit' applications—and this article describes them
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
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
Mole and Other Things You Haven’t Tried
Mexico's climate and rich soils offer-up a great variety of flavorsome and colorful foods and dishes that can be easily identified with the country
Las Mañanitas: Mexico’s Gift to Birthdays
It takes the occasion of an anniversary for most people who are not familiar with Mexico to come across "Las Mañanitas" — the country's official birthday song
Chocolate’s Odyssey: A Journey from Mexico to the World
Mexico is the birthplace of cacao —chocolate was unknown to Europeans before Columbus— and the esteemed bean is an integral part of Mexico's history
Mexico’s Immigration Offices are Modernizing Procedures
Changes being rolled-out across Mexico's immigration offices are making residency-related procedures quicker to process and easier to complete
Legal Matters: Finding a Notary Public in Mexico
The Notary Public undertakes an important legal role in Mexico, and is your most important contact for property transactions and other legal matters
Choosing a Climate: Hot Coasts and Cool Colonial Cities
Practical advice about short-listing locations in Mexico that offer a climate you'll feel comfortable living in through the seasons
Lifestyle Cycles: Fresh Views on a Windy Day in March
Foreign Native explores aspect of the life-cycle of Mexico City's neighborhoods that have evolved with the capital's expansion and changing generations
Learning to Assimilate Impermanence with No Hay
You'll become familiar with the phrase "No Hay," that inevitably makes itself apparent at some point when something you want or need isn't available right now
The Radio Star Lives On — Especially in People’s Cars
Mexico's radio shows continue to enjoy captive audiences, especially during the morning rush-hour
Fifís vs Chairos — the Latest in Identity Politics
Mexico’s latest linguistic fashion in "them" versus "us" is fifís vs chairos; neither word is new, but they have been popularized by contemporary politics
