Ask an old gringo: crime, sports, Starbucks and the Mexican roof dog
Question What is a Mexican roof dog?
Answer Glad you asked. It is a low-budget form of homeland security, a four-legged alarm placed on flat roofs of homes and businesses to look down on and discourage intruders, door-to-door salesmen and other nuisances.
International insurance plans for foreigners in Mexico
It is advisable to have international health insurance while traveling or living as an expatriate. Having an international hea... read more
Ask an old gringo: crime, sports, Starbucks and the Mexican roof dog
Question What is a Mexican roof dog? Answer Glad you asked. It is a low-budget form of homeland security, a four-legged alarm ... read more
Mexico home construction or repairs: no room for mas o menos
A water connection is jury-rigged to bypass the meter. Does it work? Mas o menos.... © Julia Taylor, 2007 Here in Mexico, the... read more
Travel and expat medical insurance in Mexico
Insurance can seem quite complicated. What is best for you and why? If you're spending time in Mexico, can you take your medic... read more
Personal reminiscences of Mexico's Huichol people IV: ritual dance
In 1996, I attended the Fiesta de las Plantas Medicinales held that year in San Martin de los Piramides not far from the famou... read more
Choosing a Spanish school in Mexico
The reasons to learn a foreign language are many. "For those of us traveling or living in Mexico, there is no doubt that learn... read more
Geo-Mexico: The Geography and Dynamics of Modern Mexico
Did you ever wonder why rain usually falls in the late afternoon or night during the summer in western Mexico? Can you figure ... read more
Art galleries in the Lake Chapala - Ajijic area
The north shore of Lake Chapala is alive with the arts in all their manifestations. Music and dance -- from folk to classical,... read more
Mexico's berries: a spring awakening of flavor
Today, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries are grown commercially during most of the year in Mexico, espec... read more
Duck in blackberry sauce: Pato a la zarzamora
© Daniel Wheeler, 2010 This recipe is adapted from the Hacienda de los Morales, one of Mexico City's oldest and most beloved ... read more
Raspberry chipotle sauce: Salsa de frambuesas y chipotle
© Daniel Wheeler, 2010 This can be used as a glaze or a barbeque sauce. Try serving it spooned over cream cheese as a dip or ... read more
Blackberry atole: Atole de mora
Ingredients © Daniel Wheeler, 2010 A traditional early morning or late night favorite in the Sierra de Puebla, this atole mak... read more
Catemaco: Mexico's cradle of sorcery and witchcraft
Magic-filled stories abound in Mexico: curanderos claiming to cure illness with herbs and special oils and sorcerers insisting... read more
A perfect Mexico camping spot on the Costa Esmeralda of Veracruz
The term Costa Esmeralda covers a stretch of highway about fifteen miles long from Hotel Riachuelos to Casitas. Five tiny beac... read more
Free riding the roads of Mexico
Mexico has one of the most extensive highway systems anywhere, providing convenient and indispensable connections among villag... read more
There's a lot to see and do in Veracruz, Mexico
Rafting on the Pescado River in Veracruz Veracruz offers some awesome adventure sports in a pristine area near the village of ... read more
Afternoon in Yuriria: a 16th century convent in Guanajuato
It was a chance thing, really. We were heading for Patzcuaro, almost due south of Guanajuato where we had spent the past sever... read more
The Isthmus: Stories from Mexico's Past, 1495-1995
The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is "without a doubt strategically significant as it provides a narrow land bridge between the Pacif... read more
Mexico this month - February
Read about Mexico's important historical events that have occurred during the month of February.... read more
Mexico this month - January
Read about Mexico's important historical events that have occurred during the month of January.... read more
Cultural differences and clarity in Mexico's business world
When U.S. executives are sent to Mexico, they soon hear that Mexicans are "indirect" and "will not give you a straight answer,... read more
The Mexican Libertad: a beautiful investment in collector silver coins
Mexican silver coins are among the most popular pure silver coins in the world. They are sought after as collector's items and... read more
Mexico real estate and the recession
North of the border, the real estate market has been influenced by the limited amount of credit available, causing banks to de... read more
Authentic Mexican foods delivered to your door
Like any other day weekday, I took the train to work. Like any other day at the office, I made myself a cup of hot tea before ... read more
