One of the best parts of Mexico City is how the beautiful parks break up every neighborhood with a splash of green. Almost every corner has a street vendor selling fresh fruit, jicama, or chips. Since we are deep into mango season, that is my absolute go to. No walk in the park

I have a love hate relationship with the diminutive in Spanish. In Mexico, making a word smaller is not always about size. It’s a tool for affection and politeness that softens every interaction. If you look up ahora, it translates to now. You would think shrinking it to

The absolute best way to understand the difference between US and Mexican culture is to watch how people leave a dinner party. 🇺🇸 The US: You wait for a lull in conversation, announce to the table that it is getting late, thank the host, and walk to your car. Total time: five

Spend enough time in Mexico and you will quickly pick up the local custom of saying provecho to complete strangers in restaurants. While it feels uniquely Mexican, it is believed to be the result of centuries of global history. The word has Latin roots meaning benefit, but the

There is a not so quiet rivalry between Argentina and Mexico. This week, they are fighting over trees. The comments are full of Argentinians reminding everyone the jacaranda is originally from South America. They are right, but arguing over plant origins misses the magic of

I know it is cheesy to say, but writing about Mexico City on here has given me an entirely new perspective. Since my goal is to share what living here is actually like, I am always on the lookout for interesting things to talk about. Yesterday, I drove past a park I have seen

Malls in Mexico are elite 👌

Everyone romanticizes the idea of working on a vineyard or a farm, especially recently. My month working on a vineyard in Argentina was waking up before 6 am to pull weeds and cut small branches off fruit trees. I hauled hay into a tractor bed, organized vines, and learned to

You do not need to be terrified of the world. You just need to be smart when you explore it. The most common questions I get about living in Mexico City are about safety. Is it a war zone? No. Is it perfectly safe everywhere, all the time? Also no. Safety as a woman abroad

Damon captured the beauty of Mexico City so well in this post. The comments are a perfect reminder that every city is multifaceted. Foreigners criticize the corruption here but ignore the dangers in their home country. Locals highlight every flaw in CDMX but romanticize the

If you walk through Plaza Rio de Janeiro, you will see a red brick building with a witch hat roof and windows that look like a face. Most people snap a picture of the interesting architecture and keep walking. Locals know it as La Casa de las Brujas. The history is even more

Want to pack years worth of memorable experiences into a fraction of the time? Travel alone for an extended period. My biggest trip was 6 months completely solo (as a woman btw). Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile, northern Argentina, Ecuador, and Colombia. Here are some of the

The key to being the most interesting person at a party. Have stories to tell. In a world where most people spend their days watching other people on social media, here is where to start living. • Have actual hobbies. • Go to countries just because you found a cheap flight.

When you stop treating Mexico City like an adult study abroad, you actually get to experience it. The real city is not in the trendy restaurants or the aesthetic cafes. It’s eating a comida corrida at a crowded fondita on a Tuesday. It’s practicing your Spanish at the

Many people treat Mexico City like an adult study abroad. They come for an "experience" and stories to add to their social resume after 3 to 6 months of "living" in Mexico. The standard playbook: • Get an Airbnb in Roma or Condesa. • Work remotely or take a mini retirement

Looking for another quick getaway from Mexico City? Tepoztlán and Tlayacapan are both incredible Pueblo Magicos in Morelos, but they offer completely different vibes for a weekend trip. ⛰️ Tepoztlán (1 to 1.5 hour drive): • Known for its charming town and wellness retreats. •

It is funny how the sounds of Mexico City eventually became the background music of my life. After a while, I completely forgot how unfamiliar they once were. My brother was visiting recently and he inevitably heard, "Se compran colchones, tambores, refrigeradores..." He

It is funny how much people fight to keep the expat label when they move to Mexico City. Let me break it down. ✈️ Visiting for a few months? Tourist. 💼 Living here for a bit longer with the end goal of returning home? Expat. 🏡 Establishing roots and building a life that is