The Talented Molcajete Makers of San Lucas
La Laguna de Cajititlán is a little lake located just 12 km due north of Lake Chapala. The villages around its shores are quite...
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...
Oaxaca Crafts Open the Door to a Timeless World
Oaxaca’s handcrafts give an important perspective into this state’s many varied cultures. It is Mexico’s most diverse and traditional state owing to its extremely...
The Secrets of Lake Chapala
Those of us who reside at Lakeside, the areas surrounding Lake Chapala, know it as a serene spot for bird watching and walking the...
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...
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,...
Celebrating the Artisans of Mexico
Expats In Mexico – along with just about every museum and cultural institution in the country - is celebrating the artisans of Mexico today,...
The Magic of Mexican Folk Art: A Conversation with Marta Turok
Lake Chapala’s Feria Maestros del Arte arts festival showcases the magic of Mexican folk art again this year from November 9th through the 11th...
Puerto Vallarta Is Having a Big Birthday Party
Puerto Vallarta is having a big birthday party next week when it celebrates its centennial as a municipality and 50 years as a city....
Amazing World Heritage Sites in Mexico
For the past 35 years, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has celebrated World Heritage Day on the 18th of April,...