Geert Hofstede’s “Six Dimensions of National Culture” is one of the prevalent models used to understand cultural differences across countries. The Dimensions can help understand the workplace, consumer behavior and decision-making, and gives an interesting view into a country’s culture and its people as a whole. Let’s see where Mexico [……]
[from El Expat Insider Mexico] From Stomach Pain to Bad Vibes: Meet Ruda Part healer, part protector, ruda (Mexican rue) is a pungent herb with potent healing properties. Used by traditional healers for everything from easing stomach cramps to sweeping away malas vibras (bad vibes), it’s the ultimate multipurpose medicine of natural remedies. For [……]
Thanks to all who were involved in and supported the recent Neighborhood Cleanup. It was quite successful, not only as a physical cleansing but as a community spirit building project! Thanks also to those who participated in sargasso informational meetings. We’d like to remind you of Vecinos role in the [……]
The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2025/06/29/g-s1-74549/sunday-puzzle This is a summertime puzzle. I’ll give you three words starting [……]
[— from El Expat Insider Mexico] The Coffee That Fueled a Revolution Last week we shouted “¡Viva México!” for Independence. This week, we’re trading fireworks for field rations and uncovering the Revolutionary pick-me-up that kept fighters moving… Café de olla. During the long nights of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), [……]
A joint is anywhere two bones meet, and we have about 350 of them. They’re essential for movement, flexibility and stability. Here are a few tips from experts on how to keep them supple. Movement is like WD-40 for your joints. Regular movement is critical for joint health. Our hip, [……]
A little this & that from the media. • Businesses in Mexico will no longer play music in their stores https://theyucatantimes.com/2025/09/businesses-in-mexico-will-no-longer-play-music-in-their-stores/ • Over 2 million people affected in mass Yucatan Peninsula power blackout https://riviera-maya-news.com/over-2-million-people-affected-in-mass-yucatan-peninsula-power-blackout/2025.html • Quintana Roo tourism registry hands over power to municipalities to approve or deny vacation [……]
Mexico City is one of the very few cities in the world where you can see ancient pyramids and Porfirian-era manors in neighboring areas. Just as it’s easy to find some of the finest examples of pre-Hispanic ruins, the capital is also home to some of the most avant-garde proposals [……]
September is “Will Month” (Mes del Testamento) in Mexico, when notaries reduce their fees by up to 50% to encourage people to have wills prepared While there’s no legal requirement to have a will in Mexico, experts overwhelmingly recommend that expats create a Mexican testament, especially if they own [……]
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