Ventanas Mexico hosts a blog promoting living in Mexico and promotes books on learning Spanish, travel and cooking in Mexico and how to rent in Mexico.
I applaud the adventure-eater in foreign countries, but after spending a lot of time in Mexican’s markets, it’s not me. My contrarian take on restaurant dining in Mexico.
Read MoreWhen you live in a foreign country, it’s easy for what would have been a boring day taking care of business to morph into humbling journey of self-discovery
Read MoreMost people these days are familiar with Mexico's Dia de Muertos, however after years in Mexico, I'd never heard of Santa Muerte, whose followers make up Mexico and Latin America's fastest growing religion
Read MoreAre you hoping to make some native friends in Mexico? You need to know this #1 social faux pas before it’s too late.
Read MoreThe fascinating dualities of living in a Mexico as an foreigner are what makes every day an adventure for expats.
Read MoreA guide to being a vegan in Mexico, including online resources.
Read MoreEvery day life might include going to a gym like this one in Mexico.
Read MoreIf you’re a visitor who wants to eat healthy without learning how to cook all over again in a foreign culture, The Lazy Expat: Healthy Recipes That Translate in Mexico is the book you’ve been waiting for - over 150 delicious healthy American-style and Mexico-inspired recipes that can be made from ingredients found in any larger Mexican (or American) grocery store.
Love of country is gently woven into other small celebrations in Mexico.
Read MoreShort-cut the whole cultural acclimation process! Hail the tortilla!!
Read MoreYou’ll thank yourself for those ten quiet minutes with Google Translate back at your place before you go to a Mexican pharmacy., as this lady learned.
Read MoreMoney - the wind behind our sails. How to never be “tide out”. A few words on staying liquid in Mexico.
Read MoreEvery expat in Mexico has their Mexican Moments that keep daily life an adventure.
Read MoreIf you plan to spend more than a long week-end in Mexico and are a healthier eater, now is the time to start thinking about how you will feed yourself.
Read MoreOur sleep schedule was not established by our natural inclinations, but rather by the needs of industry in England over a century ago. Is that schedule best for you?
Read MoreHow your part-time or full time life in Mexico will likely be much easier on the planet.
Read MoreIs Mexico machista? If so, how will affect you as a foreign resident in Mexico?
Read MoreUpdated October 2023- Mexico’s legends make their way into everyday life in Mexico. The story of La Malinche is one of the most enduring.
Read MoreNovember 2023 - What to expect from pharmacists' recommendations and how they differ from recommendations at home.
Read MoreUpdated July 2023 - A reminder on the importance of proper hydration, especially in humid areas like coastal Mexico, and how to hydrate like a native.
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