Tag Archives: Mexico City

Next Time you Hear about those ‘Bad, Lazy Mexicans’…

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

… just go over these photos and watch the following video. NOTE: These images are not mine. I was fortunate enough to be elsewhere when the Sept. 19, 2017 earthquake struck. I just thought all of what has happened so far in … Continue reading →

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This Is the Best Ad for English Lessons you’ll ever Find

Posted on September 9, 2019 by

Marketing and advertising executives would be well advised to use the advertising tactics of Mr. Miguel Fong, some dude I don’t know but who teaches English in Mexico. If you are bilingual, you will now have appreciated the power of … Continue reading →

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Trump and El Chapo Spotted Dining Together in Mexico City

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

According to a very reliable source (i.e. Mexican Twitter) these cardboard “celebrities” exist — and coexist — at El Ocho, a restaurant in my beloved Mexico City (aka CDMX, though it will always be El DF to me.) Photo via: @08181

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Holy Week in Mexico: Time for Jesus Accidents Nationwide

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

You may not know this but Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a very important religious holiday in Mexico, and among the many events that take place during the course of the week, the so-called passion play is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Mexican Entrepreneurship Knows No Limits: Flood Edition

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

Mexico City looked like a scene of an apocalyptic movie on Wednesday afternoon as a powerful storm hit Mexico’s capital, flooding entire avenues, several subway stations and even private homes and shopping malls. But, as you — loyal followers of … Continue reading →

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Conan Goes to Mexico, Handles Street Tacos Like a Boss

Posted on February 21, 2017 by

You might not be aware of this, but Conan O’Brien is in Mexico City, thus having much better food — and fun — than the rest of us. This week, as part of his ongoing Mexico City adventure, the famed TV presenter … Continue reading →

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Apple Picks Mexico City to Showcase AirPods, Because CDMX is ‘Muy Cool’

Posted on January 16, 2017 by

Apple has launched its first commercial for its not-yet-widely-available wireless earbuds (aka AirPods.) And what better way to show how cool something is than by having a freestyle dancer roaming my birth city while listening to music? There are several things that … Continue reading →

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