[ENGLISH + ESPAÑOL] Today, Mexico is enveloped in a wave of violence not seen since the Mexican Revolution (1910). Murders, kidnappings, decapitations and extortion have become everyday occurrences in many townships all across the country. The corrupt government and organized…
In the last couple of years, local independent artists and designers have been sprouting up all over Mexico City. Their work covers everything from clothing, shoes and jewelry through to product design, food, and drinks including beer and mezcal. Their…
When I moved back to Mexico City a year and a half ago I settled into a great neighborhood called La Condesa. One of the main reasons why I love this neighbourhood is that it’s one of the very few…
[bilingual article: English + Español] In Mexico, on the 2nd of November, we celebrate el Día De Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. It is a beautiful tradition that honours our ancestors, and exemplifies how the clash of…
[bilingual article: English + Español] I’ve heard people say that Mexico is fast becoming a craft beer destination. In my opinion, this assertion is not far from reality. My girlfriend Montse and I love exploring Guadalajara and discovering new bars…
[bilingual article: English – Español] Restaurants in Guadalajara come in every shape, size, colour and flavour. Visiting the city’s “Zona Rosa”, or “Pink Zone”, a strip of trendy restaurants and bars in Chapultapec, has become a habit for us locals. …
Ask anybody to name a few things they know about Mexico and they will probably tell you about the food, a well-known tourist destination or an artist. These traits have defined how the world views us, and they are correct….
[bilingual article: English – Español] I know that tacos are such a Mexican cliché, but the truth is, we do eat them and we eat them a lot. I’m not going to tell you the right way to eat tacos,…
[bilingual article: English – Español] I am a Mexican filmmaker, and one of my favourite genres is horror. I love well-crafted horror and gore films – not just because of the blood and guts, but because of the creativity. The…
I love listening to tourists describe Mexico City. I love hearing their take on the places they’ve visited, the food, the markets, the people. It makes me appreciate the place I live in, and forget the constant chaos that surrounds…
[ENGLISH + ESPAÑOL] If you ever find yourself in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on a Sunday afternoon, you might notice there are a lot of families about. Restaurants are full with them, parks are bustling with kids running around and even a…
