Sarah DeVries is a freelance writer, teacher and Spanish-English translator based in Xalapa, Veracruz, where she lives with her family and an assortment of insects that regularly make it into her home. When not writing or teaching, her time is spent drinking much more than the recommended amount of coffee and painting murals of debatable quality. Sarah can be reached at devries.sarah@gmail.com. Her website is sdevrieswritingandtranslating.com.
Getting Married in Mexico
Marriages between Mexicans and expats in Mexico are quite common, and with good reason. Few among us can resist the charm, the romance and...
Moving in Mexico Can Be a Daunting Experience
Moving in Mexico can be a daunting experience, or in any other country for that matter. There’s all the stuff you have to get...
How to Be a Grown-Up in Mexico Part Two: Finding a Place to Live...
Hola, amigos! Today we’re going to talk about getting a house or apartment set up, as well as getting everything for it. Shall we...
Open, Welcoming and Friendly People in Mexico
One thing most expats love about this country is how open, welcoming and friendly people in Mexico are. Conversations are easy to start and...
How to Be a Grown-up in Mexico Part One
This blog is the first in a series of how to get day-to-day stuff done in Mexico. It made sense to me to do...
Being in a Relationship in Mexico With Someone From a Different Culture
In a romantic relationship, the first phase transcends culture: there’s that way one’s stomach does a little flip upon seeing them; there’s the infatuation,...
Being a Woman in Mexico
I used to get whistled and honked at all the time in Mexico. I’d even have my butt grabbed at least once a year...
American Women Looking for a Change of Scenery Choose Mexico
Sometimes a change in scenery is exactly the right move, and increasingly more American women looking for a change of scenery choose Mexico.For author...
Making Your Home Your Home in Mexico
One of my major callings in life is to make the physical spaces that we inhabit both beautiful and functional. It’s about making your...
Ode to My Fellow Expats in Mexico
Most of my friends in Mexico are, well…Mexican. If you’ve read my past blogs, you know that I am a big fan of the...
