Sobremesa. This is such a big thing in Mexico – so big that we’ve even got this word to express this act/experience. So what is it? Sobremesa is the act of staying after lunch or dinner, in the same place…
Sobremesa in Mexico City
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Salón Progreso – seafood in Mexico City
Apart from being very rainy, the past summer in Mexico City has been hot. Every day, from early morning up until the evening, the sun comes out and the heat makes you crave fresh and cool foods. One of the…
Mexican Roundabouts
If Chicago is known as the city of wind, and Auckland as the city of sails, then Guadalajara could easily be known as the city of roundabouts. And speed bumps – but trust me, these are nowhere near as interesting…
How to survive Mexico City’s torrential summer rains—in 7 steps
It’s a well-known fact that Mexico City was built on top of a lake. But not so many know that it practically reverts back to its original state every summer. The entire city floods—really. So no matter how hard you…
5 of the best terraces in Mexico City with a flare for the natural
I’ve often been quoted as saying, “Forget finding the man of your dreams. I’m looking for the best terrace in Mexico City (DF).” And this search of mine has led me far and wide, much to the chagrin of my…
My three favourite museums in Mexico City
I bet you didn’t know this, but Mexico City has more museums than any other city in the world. Some of them are really famous, like Bellas Artes or the Anthropology Museum, and a sure stop for most tourists who…
Mexico in Murals
Mexico is a funny place. If you study our history you’ll soon learn that the country was unified under an ideology called Mestizaje. According to Mestizaje, people from indigenous, European and African backgrounds could be thrown into a melting pot,…
Options for a not-so-lazy local Sunday in Mexico City
Sundays in Mexico City are some of my favorites, especially in spring. The streets are quieter, yet still brimming with life. And the options…oh the options are abounding -and often for little or no pesos. For starters: Walk Reforma Avenida…
LAS CHIVAS – IN BIRRIA! Football and food in San Juan de Dios Market
[ENGLISH + ESPAÑOL] “We invite all the Latinos of the world not just the ones from here!” That’s how you are received when you walk into the smokey birria restaurant at the Mercado Libertad in Guadalajara, Mexico, otherwise known as…
El Mercado de Medellín
One of the my favourite moments in life is realizing on a Saturday or Sunday morning that I have enough time to go grocery shopping at El Mercado de Medellín. I love the moment when I step into the market…
Top 5 hangover cures
[ENGLISH + ESPAÑOL] We’ve all been there, at least once. We drink a little too much and the next day we feel horrible; headache, nausea, bad stomach, etc. Here in Guadalajara we have come up with our very own hangover…
Tortas in Parque Mexico
Mexico’s cuisine is phenomenal. Mexico City may boast world-class chefs and restaurants, but I maintain the best food is found either on the street or in the tiny hole-in-the-wall places. One of my all-time favorites has to be the tortas place in…