Elevation: Why 7,000 Feet Can’t Deliver a Free Lunch
If you enjoy preparing your own food, you'll need to take into consideration the effect higher elevation has on boiling, cooking, and baking in Mexico
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
Kings’ Day Gifts and Kings’ Loaf Traditions in Mexico
Mexico traditionally closes out its festive season known as 'Guadalupe-Reyes' on January 6th —"Día de Reyes"— Kings' Day.
Cultivating Your Social and Community Network in Mexico
Common routes and approaches that foreign residents use to discover and cultivate new connections and friendships as part of their lifestyle in Mexico
Purpose, Routines & Finding Balance in Your Mexico Lifestyle
Explore the importance of purpose and routines to find your balance —and how to spot common risks and pitfalls— as you settle-in to your new lifestyle in Mexico
Adapting and Settling-in to Your Lifestyle in Mexico
Practical advice, insights, and resources to help you prepare for the initial period of adaption as you move and settle-in to your new lifestyle in Mexico
Tips on Buying a Mexican Hammock for Your Home
Investing in a high quality hammock will be a pleasure to use and provide years of restful service in your home. This article shares tips for buyers
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
Wireless Home Internet Services in Mexico
Cellular data networks in Mexico offer you internet service at home using a special modem that doesn't depend on a landline connection
Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increases by 12% in 2025
Mexico implements eight consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 12% for 2025—to $278.80 pesos per work day
Enjoying the New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Mexico
The Guadalupe-Reyes festive period continues after Christmas in Mexico with ample opportunities to celebrate and welcome-in the New Year
Discovering the Charms of a Mexican Christmas Experience
The Christmas holiday season in Mexico is a time when friends, family, and traditions fuse together to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Mexican
Local Bread Shops, Neighbors, and Nostalgia
An important and insightful part of Mexico's past and present are its bread shops, found on many busy corners of its towns and cities
