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 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
Driving in Mexico: Libre or the Autopista?
When you’re taking a road trip in Mexico, you often have a choice about which road to take: the freeway or the toll road or highway.
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
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
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
A Nice Cup of Tea: Searching for Camellia Sinensis
Finding "a decent cup of tea" in Mexico used to be difficult, but specialist purveyors are now offering more choice, albeit at a premium
Buying Gasoline and Using Service Stations in Mexico
When you're driving your car or taking a road trip across Mexico, eventually you'll need to use a service station. This article shares helpful tips for drivers.
On Importing Pets and Other Animals to Mexico
Mexico has specific rules and procedures for the import of animals, including domestic pets, whether you are visiting Mexico or staying for a longer term
Clarity About Drinking the Water in Mexico
Whether your tap water is drink-able in Mexico depends on several factors; most people use filtered or bottled water, some are confident drinking tap water
The Growing Popularity of Mexican Craft Beers
Independent regional Mexican brewers are making a noticeable comeback and some refreshing tasty craft beers may be available at your local restaurant
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
High-Speed Internet Services in Mexico via Satellite
If you live in a (semi)rural location in Mexico, or someplace not served by landlines or a reliable cellphone service, internet via satellite is an option
