Tag Archives: Mexicans

The Mexican Riviera: Tourist Attractions Along the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Resort cities and towns along the Mexican Riviera are among some of the most visited tourist destinations in Mexico. Not to be confused with the Mayan Riviera that stretches along the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Mexican Riviera stretches along the Pacific coast of Mexico from the town of Ensenada in the north to […]

An American Expatriate’s Guide Guanajuato, Mexico

In 2005 I received an email from an American university professor wanting to know some information about living in Guanajuato. He got my name and email from one of the articles I wrote for Transitions Abroad print magazine. He told me that he and his wife decided upon Guanajuato as the place to retire. I […]

About Gary Soto’s When Mexicans Begin Jogging

The Mexican and the American Dream: Gary Soto’s “When Mexicans Begin Jogging”   When readers get their first taste of Gary Soto’s poetry they must savor its authentic seasoning of ethnic spice– Soto’s Mexican voice is distinctly clear. In “Mexicans Begin Jogging” the audience is treated to a wide range of flavorful vehicles of comedy […]

Americans Living in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico

Americans living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico either do not understand, do not want to understand, or are in simple denial regarding the effect they’ve had on this Central Mexican Colonial Town. I find their constant shock and surprise at the observations made by the rest of the world about the effect they have […]

Creative Ideas for Mexican Potluck Parties

Everything about the Mexican culture emphasizes the family and traditions. Every holiday, birthday, anniversary, wedding and sports event is an excuse to gather family and share the number one Mexican family tradition – the potluck. Every family member has his or her favorite dish to make and that one dish they look forward to eating. […]