News

Airport Scanners and Vapes

May 31, 2026 0

As of January 16, 2026, federal authorities in Mexico have officially ended the grey area regarding electronic cigarettes (vapes). Under a sweeping reform to the General Health Law, bringing a vape into the country is no longer just a risk—it is a guaranteed way to lose money and time at the [……]

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Tourist Mobility Pass for Rental Cars

May 31, 2026 0

The Tourist Mobility Pass for visitors renting cars is officially in effect across the state of Quintana Roo. The  Pass provides two complimentary tickets for minor driving infractions – such as speeding, not wearing seat belts, etc. – and prevents the retention of a driver’s license or other documents. These [……]

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Bits & Pieces – June 2026

May 31, 2026 0

A little this & that from the media. • Slim slams Moody’s, S&P downgrades of Mexico as ‘irrational’    https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/slim-slams-moodys-and-sps-mexico-downgrades-irrational-pledges-us-5-billion-in-new-investments/ • Every year, 27.7 million tons of Saharan dust crosses the Atlantic … https://spacedaily.com/k-every-year-27-7-million-tons-of-saharan-dust-crosses-the-atlantic-ocean-and-settles-on-the-amazon-rainforest-delivering-roughly-the-exact-amount-of-phosphorus-the-rainforest-loses-to-runoff-which-m/ • Tulum Tourist Hospitalized After Crocodile Attack at Popular Cenote: New Rules Imposed    https://thecancunsun.com/tulum-tourist-hospitalized-after-crocodile-attack-at-popular-cenote-new-rules-imposed/ • [……]

Culture

Río Bec: A Jewel of Campeche

May 31, 2026 0

Though the extraordinary archaeological site of Río Bec is only 15 km (9.3 miles) from the highway, in the dense jungle of southern Campeche there is no such thing as a straight line! Once at the archaeological site of Río Bec, it is rather surprising to see the preserved state [……]

Health

NPR Puzzle: Two Words, One Anagram

May 31, 2026 0

The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz    https://www.npr.org/2026/05/24/g-s1-123330/sunday-puzzle-two-words-one-anagram Here are some made-up two-word phrases in which each word has five letters. Rearrange the letters in one of these words to complete a familiar two-word phrase. Which word to anagram is for you to discover.    Ex. APPLE DICER [……]

Akumal Foodie

What to Cook in June

May 31, 2026 0

Watermelon Salad Have you tried watermelon in a salad? It’s amazing.  Plus, let’s not forget all watermelon’s health benefits: improved hydration, muscle recovery and heart health. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins A and C and lycopene, which can reduce the risk of heart disease. Ingredients: 8 c. cubed [……]

Interesting Facts

6 Amazing Facts About Rain

May 31, 2026 0

Rain — and by extension the Earth’s water cycle — is an essential planetary process that makes all life possible. Rain supports crops, fills lakes, and tops off reservoirs. And because salt remains behind during evaporation, rain is also a major source of fresh water. Here are six fascinating facts about rain [……]

Health

The Worst Habits for Your Back

May 31, 2026 0

Research shows that over a third of U.S. adults have experienced back pain during a three-month period — but few treatments actually work, according to a new study that analyzed hundreds of trials.   So it might be helpful to focus on how to prevent back pain in the first place. Here are [……]

Akumal Foodie

Mexico’s Gut-Friendly Pineapple Drink

May 31, 2026 1

                Tepache might look like just another refreshing drink, but there’s more going on beneath the surface. This lightly fermented – less than 2% – pineapple beverage contains probiotics that support gut health through fermentation, along with bromelain – an enzyme linked to [……]

Nature and Critters

Bacalar: 7 Colors and Stromatolites, Too

May 31, 2026 1

Which lagoon in Mexico is home to one of the planet’s rarest living ecosystems? Famous for its brilliant “Seven Colors” of blue, Lake Bacalar is home to living stromatolites – rare microbial formations built by cyanobacteria. Stromatolites as a life form date back around 3.5 billion years, making them some [……]