Day Trips from Oaxaca City
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.
Tips for learning a new language
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.
What to see and do in Merida, Yucatan
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…
Where to find Natural Cosmetics in Mexico City
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 — Everything They Don’t Tell You
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 day in Colonia Juarez
A neighborhood guide to Colonia Juárez in 2025 — the best restaurants, shops, independent theaters, and wellness spots in Mexico City’s most transformed neighborhood.
A guide to Mexico City neighborhoods
An updated guide to Mexico City’s neighborhoods in 2025 — Roma Norte, Condesa, the transformed Colonia Juárez, Polanco, Narvarte, Coyoacán, the Centro Histórico, and more.
Where to find the best tacos al pastor in Mexico City
n updated guide to tacos al pastor in Mexico City — from the legendary El Vilcito in Narvarte to La Casa del Pastor.
Mexico, a Gringa and the Day of the Dead
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend books I have read and would suggest to a friend. This year, the celebration of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) was bittersweet. For one, it’s been two years…
Best Romantic Restaurants in Mexico City — Where Locals Go
The best restaurants for a romantic dinner in Mexico City — intimate spots for anniversaries, date nights, and special occasions. Personal recommendations, no tourist traps.
