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
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
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
Matching People and Place Names in Mexico
Each state in Mexico has its corresponding gentilic—adjectives that describe people's place of origin. Here's a guide through the nomenclature
Mexico Newsletter —
July 2026
World Cup; Cell phone registration; Summer storms; Digital banking vs cash; Location choices; Managing documents; Cooking at elevation, Summer plans & more...
Pride & Prejudice: the Naco Versus the Fresa
You shouldn't have to spend too long in Mexico before coming across the terms "naco" and its social opposite, the dainty "fresa"
Mexico’s Elegant $20-peso Coins Begin to Replace the Notes
Mexico's elegant and distinctive 12-sided $20-peso coins are starting to supersede the old $20-peso banknotes that were printed on polymer
The Spherical Object is in the Back of the Net
Among the many versatilities of the Spanish language is the use of a descriptive noun referring to a person, place or thing
Mexico City’s Rush Hour Anxiety and Road Rage Review
Road traffic congestion in Mexico City is reaching saturation point, giving rise to stress, argument, and more late arrivals
Cultural Insights Into the Much-Maligned Chilango
When you spend some time in Mexico, or if you move here to live or work, sooner or later you'll come across the word "chilango"
One-on-One Spanish Lessons & Conversation with Elisa
Elisa Vidal is a qualified teacher with years of experience teaching students and helping them to improve their Spanish language & conversation skills
In Defense of the Double Negative in Spanish
While some might insist otherwise, in Spanish, double negatives are valid when referring to the absence of people and things
Tamales, an Integral Part of Mexico’s Food Heritage
Corn dough tamales are variously flavored, wrapped and steamed in corn husks or leaves, and carry an important role in Mexican history and food culture