Where to go for a serious steak in Polanco and Mexico City — Sylvestre for special occasions, Cambalache’s Argentine classics and unbeatable value, Dante’s terrace on Parque Lincoln, and Mochomos’ Sonoran beef tradition.
An honest guide to getting around Mexico City from someone who has lived here for 15 years — when to walk, when to Uber, how to use the Metrobús, the real situation with the metro, and how to handle the airport.
A personal essay on digital nomads, gentrification, and belonging in Mexico City — written by someone who arrived in 2009, built a life here in Spanish, and watches the current wave from just outside it.
The places I have been going to for years in Mexico City: Hand Lab for nails, Youth for Us for facials, Wax Revolution for waxing, Confidence by Olivier Felicien for hair, and Koti for contrast therapy.
Four day trip routes from Oaxaca City — Monte Albán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and more — with insider food recommendations and practical tips from someone who has been making these drives for years.
One of the biggest challenges for many of us when we move abroad is learning the local language. I was chatting with a new friend yesterday, who is working hard to improve her Spanish while she’s living here in Mexico City. Here are a few tips that have helped me to pick up new languages.
The first time I was in Merida was during Christmas 2001 and New Year’s 2002. I was a college student doing a two week Spanish intensive. I chose Merida because of it’s proximity to the ruins of Chichen-Itza and Uxmal. My memories of the city itself include a hot and dusty downtown and the municipal…
An updated guide to natural, clean, and artisanal beauty products in Mexico City — from luxury international brands at Olivine to Mexican-made cosmetics at Botica Natural in Condesa.
What to expect at a Mexican wedding — the Catholic mass, the lazo, the 12-hour marathon, the dress code, and the extraordinary Oaxacan calenda. A personal account from a cousin’s wedding in Oaxaca.
A neighborhood guide to Colonia Juárez in 2025 — the best restaurants, shops, independent theaters, and wellness spots in Mexico City’s most transformed neighborhood.