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.
Cancun Beyond the All-Inclusive
I’ve spent my fair share of time in Cancun and the Riviera Maya; my husband and I seem to wind up visiting at least once a year, either for a wedding or for some kind of group trip with family or friends. The region in general, and Cancun in particular, are known for the ubiquitous…
Where to walk and eat with your dog in Mexico City
An updated guide to dog-friendly walks and restaurants in Mexico City — the Condesa, Roma Norte, Colonia Juárez, Coyoacán, and Polanco, where patio seating now means dogs welcome.
Pre-Columbian Mexico in and Around Mexico City
An updated guide to the three essential pre-Columbian sites in and near Mexico City — the Anthropology Museum, Templo Mayor with its recent extraordinary excavations, and the pyramids at Teotihuacán.
