When a friend forwarded this article to me about a woman who started organizing tours of the trailblazing women of Paris, I started to think about my own city and in particular Colonia Roma. This neighborhood has a past...
Mexico City Restaurant Suggestions
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. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, navigating the gastronomic...
Tours: Street Art Chilango
You know a place is getting hip, when suddenly a tour of the most rebellious urban art form — street mural and graffiti — is offered up to tourists at 25 bucks a pop. But there is something to appreciate...
Green Mexico City
There are a hundred signs that Mexico City is growing green. Not just green, but local, sustainable, artisan. It’s a slow process, but if you look close you will find more and more visions of a greener, more eco-friendly...
Hipster Food Courts taking over Mexico City
Mexico City has a strong market culture leading all the way back to the Aztecs and the massive outdoor markets of Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco. Neighborhood markets have long served as more than simply one-stop shopping but as places where...
“Mexico City Streets: La Roma” on sale now!!!
My guidebook to the Roma is finally out! A labor of love from me to my readers, I hope you will be enticed to buy it! Download a sneak peek here. This book is created for travelers and residents...
My neighbors – Sr. Ruiz
When Sr. Ruiz married his wife in 1948 she was only 16. They couldn’t find anyone to perform the service because of her age. People said it wouldn’t last, that they weren’t ready, that they were too young. They...
Monday in Mexico City
I’ve updated my original list for Mexico City on Monday to include some more great places that I found open. Enjoy your Mondays everybody! Most museums are closed on Mondays so as a tourist it’s a good time to...
The New Roma Guide — Coming Soon!
Hey Readers, If you like this blog you will LOVE my upcoming guide to living in the Roma. I need your help to make all these hours of research and writing pay off. Please help me raise money to...