As a expat from the northeastern part of the United States, I always wanted to experience the World Cup in a futbol (soccer) crazed Latin American country. Now that my favorite month every 4 years is over, I must say that watching the World Cup in Mexico was like watching my local high school team play. Everywhere you went, and everyone you talked with was focused on the team: Mexico's National Team.
My friends, family, strangers, and people of all ages know EVERY single player by name, number, and position. Streets were deserted, businesses closed, and commerce … (2 comments)
living in mexico: Sensational "Taste of Playa" to Return in November
- 06/19/10 08:30 AM
As one is descending in their jumbo jet, ready to land in Cancun to begin their much needed and much deserved vacation, one cannot resist the temptation to look with anticipation to the new, vibrant tastes and smells that will soon overcome the senses. If you are like me and these fabulous sensations engulf you as well, then you must find yourself in the beautiful, international town of Playa del Carmen on November 21, 2010 to asphyxiate yourself in the sensory overload that is the second annual "Taste of Playa del Carmen". Inspired by the concept and the overwhelming success … (0 comments)
living in mexico: Live Longer in Mexico?
- 06/12/10 04:00 AM
In 1985, life expectancy for Mexicans was only 68 years. By 1990, it had jumped to 69, by 1995 it had leaped to 70 and by 2010 it sprinted to 77.8 years, a whopping 8 years, just 4 years shy of the Japanese, the oldest living people on the planet. The simple fact is that in 2010, people in Mexico now live an average of 14.8 years longer. This longevity acceleration is unmatched among the world’s modern countries.
Why the Jump in Longevity?
One reason is the faithful efforts of the Mexican government to provide quality, affordable healthcare … (2 comments)
living in mexico: Living in Mexico: Mayan-Egyptian Mystery
- 11/02/09 03:46 AM
Living in Mexico in the Yucatan you'll be struck by the similarities between Egyptian and Mayan culture. But the Egyptians built the first pyramids around 2,780BC while archaeologists suggest the first Mayan pyramids were not built until the 12th Century. So did the two worlds ever meet? In 1992, a German forensic toxicologist from Munich, Dr. S. Balabanova, discovered traces of tobacco and cocaine in Egyptian mummies and other ancient remains. Tobacco and cocaine are not known to have existed in the ancient world as these were products found in South America, so how did these come to be used by … (0 comments)
living in mexico: Living in Mexico: Phones and Dialling Codes
- 10/09/09 03:14 AM
When living in Mexico or travelling, this guide will give you everything you need to know. How to make a call and your options of calling, emergency numbers as well as area codes. Payphones and Phone Cards Public pay phones are one of the cheapest ways to call when in Mexico. Public phone boxes do not accept coins, you will have to purchase phone cards - or tarjetas telefonicas - these can be bought at supermarkets, some gas stations, newstands and in pharmacies in denominations of 30, 50 and 100 pesos. When buying a phone card for pay phone use, you … (2 comments)
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