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the real mexico

If you love Mexico, don’t romanticize it. Respect it.

This opinion piece critiques romantic expat content about Mexico and calls for honesty about privilege, inequality, and daily realities.
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Order Food in Mexico

Order Food in Mexico Without Sounding Like a Tourist

Use small, polite Spanish phrases, steady rhythm, and the right “por favor” to order smoothly and respectfully—no awkward tourist energy.
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Mexican street sounds

Mexican street sounds that guide you through daily life

Hear the tamales call, the gas jingle, and the camotero whistle as cues that replace signage across Mexico, helping newcomers follow daily life.
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Buen Provecho in Mexico

Buen Provecho in Mexico: Why It Matters at the Table

In Mexico, “buen provecho” isn’t small talk. It’s a quick way to show respect, share space, and keep meals friendly, even with strangers.
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manaña

Mañana and Ahorita: Mexican Time Culture for Expats Who Want to Fit In

Mexican time culture can feel confusing at first. Learn why “a la hora latina” matters, when to be on time, and how hospitality shapes daily...
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snowbirds

Snowbird Seasons: Canadian Winter Life in Mexico

Snowbird Seasons follows Canadian winter life in Mexico, with real tips on housing, healthcare, and staying connected, plus the community side of snowbird living.
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Baja gray whales

Gray whales make the longest trip of their lives to Baja

Gray whales swim from the Arctic to Baja lagoons each winter. Here’s where to watch them, why they approach boats, and how to do it...
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La sobremesa Mexico

La sobremesa in Mexico: What to Do After the Plates Clear

La sobremesa in Mexico is the time you stay after eating to talk, connect, and relax. Learn cues, pacing, and how to join in without...
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Sea turtles are staging a comeback as protections take hold

Sea turtles are staging a comeback as protections take hold

Once driven to the brink by hunting and habitat loss, sea turtles are clawing their way back. A new global review, led by Deakin University’s...
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america is a scam

‘America is a scam’: Lessons from Americans who left

Many expats say America is a scam once they see how other countries handle health care, time off, pricing, and daily costs. Here’s the data...
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Why is there so much trash in Mexican streets

Why is there so much trash in Mexican streets?

Why is there so much trash in Mexican streets? We unpack policy, budgets, poor infrastructure, uneven education, and eroded pride that keep corners dirty.
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Mexico Police Extortion Tourists

How Cops in Mexico Take Advantage of ‘Tourist Brain’ With Extortion

Uncover the unsettling truth about Mexico police extortion of tourists and how they exploit visitors during their stay.
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