Mexico City Metrobus & Bus Transportation
If you saw my earlier post on the Mexico City metro you will know I am not trying to explain routes here, more the Ins and Outs of riding public transportation which is always different in each city...
View ArticleHow to Rent an Apartment in Mexico City
So you’ve made the leap and decided to move full or part-time to Mexico City. I couldn’t be happier for you! This is an incredible city with so much to offer — food, culture, history, art — anything...
View ArticleRenting a Bike in Mexico City
Looking to two-wheel it in the big city? There are a couple of ways you can make it happen, here’s the most up-to-date information for you: If you are a local or plan to stick around: Mexico City’s...
View ArticleBest Mexico City Restaurants
This is the most subjective list of Mexico City’s best restaurants that you will find on the internet. That said, I am a freak about food, love to eat, and have eaten out a lot in the city. I also get...
View ArticleBest Mexico City Spanish Schools
Mexico City is one of the best places in the country to learn Spanish. Unlike popular tourist locations like San Miguel de Allende or Puerto Vallarta, the foreign community is very much integrated into...
View ArticleWhat to Pack for Mexico City
Are you headed to Mexico City for your Mexico guided tours and wondering what to pack? I get this question a lot from friends and family coming to visit. It’s amazing how many visitors come to our fair...
View ArticleGuadalajara City Guide
*This post was last updated July 2023* I am die-hard Mexico City, as you, my dear readers, know all too well. For me, no other city in the world compares. That said, I am game to explore some other,...
View ArticleBest Cocktail Bars in Mexico City
A few years back I would have said that I hated Mexico City’s bar scene. It was full of super pretentious places that either shook with techno and house, or were full of rich kids trying to see and be...
View ArticleSustainable Tourism in Mexico
If you are like me you are probably watching with more and more trepidation as the temperatures rise across the globe, natural disasters get more intense, and climate change wreaks havoc on human and...
View ArticleDay of the Dead in Mexico City 2023
Starting this weekend there is a slew of Day of the Dead activities going in Mexico City. As I have done for many years, I’ve put together a list that makes it a little easier for English speakers to...
View ArticleCan You Drink the Water in Mexico City?
© Patrik Kristian Mexico seems to have an out-sized reputation for having undrinkable water. It is the number one question that visitors ask me when they arrive to our fair city, generally followed by,...
View ArticleMarkets in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca
Oaxaca City is one of my favorite places to visit and is an amazing place to check out some local markets. Quesillo cheese, mole powders, pan de yema, Oaxacan chocolate, and famed Oaxacan oregano are...
View ArticleWhat to Eat in Mexico
In a country as massive as Mexico, with a selection of regional cuisine that is just as vast, it can be hard to know what to eat in Mexico. While Tex-Mex exports across the world teach us that every...
View ArticleMexico City Restaurant Recommendations
When exploring a new city, one of the most delightful experiences is discovering the best restaurants and hidden culinary gems that reflect the local flavors and culture. Mexico City’s restaurant scene...
View ArticleIs Mexico City Safe?
Is Mexico City safe? That’s a question that I get asked a lot. It’s understandable. I live in a country plagued by drug violence, corruption, and impunity. According to the Global Peace Initiative 2023...
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