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I have been living in and writing about Mexico for almost 20 years and Mexico City for almost 15 of those. My writing focuses on food, history, local culture, and all the amazing stories that this place has to tell. I also give food and history tours in the city and am the author of the book "Mexico City Streets: La Roma" about Colonia Roma, the neighborhood where I live.
A list of places for shopping in Mexico City where you can truly find one-of-a-kind articles to take home. *Updated 2025*
Xochimilico and Mexico City’s southern canals are one of the city’s most beautiful places to see. Here is what you need to know.
*Last updated December 2020* Looking to Renting a bike in Mexico city? There are a couple of ways you can…
Mexico City can be hard to navigate when thinking about where to stay. Here is a breakdown of several popular and lesser known neighborhoods.
There are many ways people think about Monterrey – Mexico’s industrial giant, a haven for the moneyed and the narcos, a Tex-Mex collision of barbecue and soccer.
Two years ago I got hooked on Candelaria. It started with a trip to Talavera street in the Merced where…
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