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Why I’d choose Puebla as a top destination for an extended stay in Mexico
Now that I’ve wrapped up my series of stories on Taxco, it’s time to move to another one of my favorite Mexican destinations. As you know, last year I convinced Joan to consider Mexico as a more affordable place to live while she pursues her location independent work as a content writer. Taxco is a…
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Photos: A Mexico City Christmas
Meet Srs. Negrito and Blanco We are doing a pet sit in Mexico City this week while the owner goes on vacation for Christmas. Christmas Dinner We stopped in at one of my Mexico City favorites for dinner, Balcon de Zocalo. Joan ordered the filet, and I ordered the seasonal tasting menu. Christmas in the…
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Spotlight on scanners: Martha Reynals
Joan introduced me to a term she learned from Barbara Sher: Scanners. Everyone knows them; the ones who can’t stay focused on a single task or get easily bored with traditional work. For a long time Joan struggled with the judgment of family and friends until she came across the scanner description. It was a…
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Gastronomic food tour of Puebla
Our gastronomic food tour of Puebla began at a glass boutique. Martha appended this to the beginning of our epicurean experience because Joan wanted to see samples of work from artists unique to Puebla. You’ve all seen the clear Mexican water glasses with the blue rims, and this design originated in Puebla. I was overwhelmed…
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Mexico’s vibrant malls are indicative of a strong middle class
Joan and I visited the Solesta shopping mall in Puebla the other day, and we both remarked how good it felt. It seemed odd to us since the mall represents so much of what we don’t like about the USA: destruction of local businesses, relentless consumerism, and conformity. Perhaps our enjoyment was just nostalgia for…
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Some of the nicest supermarkets in the world are in Mexico
It all started in the pursuit of peanut butter. While I’ve occasionally figured out how to smuggle my own peanut butter into Mexico, there comes a time when I need a replenishment. Though it’s not widely available, you can find peanut butter in some of the bigger supermarkets, but it almost always contains excessive amounts…
