© ink3d There is a Mexican taquería called El Fogoncito that opened their doors in Beijing, china in 2007. And it seems they're doing so well that a second location is opening next month. And...
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© Marco Gomes Parkour has arrived in Mexico with more traceurs and traceuses cropping up every day. Parkour is a very athletic performance art that takes place in an urban landscape with participants...
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© margolove Do you have a green thumb? I suppose I must, because despite gross negligence, I manage to keep plants alive and well. I usually buy a little green friend and watch it grow. Lately,...
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© Mr.mt In an earlier blog posting, an interesting comment was posted that brought up the question of the definition of culture. What is culture? Is it language, religion, people, habits, food... or...
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© -Gep- Tanning Season. The warm weather is here (although still kind of on and off), and so is the tanning season. Personally, I like to protect my skin and at the same time get a nice even color....
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© LTC_AF_Infantry I have a great home remedy for you guys, all be it a little odd. I got this one from my mom. Get a hold of cornsilk. They're the little yellow strings in corn husks. If...
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Flashmobs! Have you guys heard of this? This is new to me, but I love the idea. It turns out it's a worldwide movement and has been for some time. I feel so out of the loop! A group......
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Chivalry is still alive, ladies. At least in my world. The question I have today is this: When is it prudent to tell your guy that you're being harassed? My hubby and I have an ongoing debate...
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I'm on a home remedies kick, and the one on chapped lips and this one are on request. * Vinegar: My mom swears by this one. Apple vinegar or white vinegar is best. For large areas you can...
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In the fall and winter, it's the cold weather that gets you. And in the spring and summer, it's the outdoor play. Continuing with the home remedies, there are a few fixes I've heard of...
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It looks like home remedies are making a huge come back in the US. Latin America is a great place to turn to for advice on this because in Latin America, in addition to medicine when necessary, home...
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I'm convinced you can find anything at a Mexican market. If you don't mind the noise, you could certainly live there. Where do you find them? Everywhere: set outdoor market locations, by the...
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OK, I know that Mexico is 90% Roman Catholic, so it's natural to know little about the other 10%, but I did get a tickle out of a lady sharing this discover with me the other day. She was......
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I was talking to some friends last night that are true die -hard soccer fans. They sustain the kind of excitement I reserve for the World Cup throughout the entire year. In Mexico you'll see kids...
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The Americas is a wonderful region of cultural fusions. In Mexico, in addition to European, mestizo, and indigenous groups, there are also all sorts of interesting immigrant groups that give the...
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Dating in general is a mystery to me, but the "seeing other people, no commitment" version of dating is a mystery in Mexico in general. I mean, there's a broad spectrum ranging from...
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Today, a little culture, a little history, and a bit o'kvetching. When you buy a car in Mexico (which is more expensive BTW) you need to: * have a drivers license, * get insurance, * pay your...
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In Mexico City, getting behind the wheel is a great way to review your existence, since every road experience involves your life flashing before your eyes. The right of way is something you take with...
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Latin America is a wonderfully varied region. What are your favorite bits of trivia? Here are some of mine. * There are 56 language families and 73 isolated languages in Latin America-Spanish is but...
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Filed in archive Latin Culture
by Eliane on November 29, 2007
Illegal immigrant Jesús Manuel Córdova had been walking on the desert for almost two days, and he was less than eight hours on foot from Tucson, when he found 9 years old Christopher Buztheitner,...
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Filed in archive Latin Culture
by Eliane on November 29, 2007
Although their parents barely speak English, young Latin immigrants in the US have adopted the new language and barely speak their parents' language. A big percentage of the Latin immigrants who...
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As you know, Thanksgiving is a holiday traditionally celebrated in the United States; it was created in the US. However, many people from different countries have adopted Thanksgiving, and adapted...
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