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The women of Juchitán, Oaxaca

By Isabella Tree

A full-bodied experience on Oaxaca’s isthmus.
 

Frances Toor and "Mexican Folkways"

By Michael K. Schuessler

American Frances Toor wrote extensively about Mexican folklore and founded the influential and long-lasting bilingual cultural magazine Mexican Folkways (1925-1937).
 

Kathryn Blair

By Catherine Dunn

Kathryn Skidmore Blair spent over twenty years researching and writing the biography of a mother-in-law whom she never met.
 

25 expat voices: Barbara MacKinnon vda. de Montes

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time.
 
 

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José Sulaimán: gentle knockout

By Ricardo Castillo

A profile of the Mexican president of the World Boxing Council. More >>
 

25 expat voices: Lee Carter

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time. More >>
 

25 expat voices: Milou de Montferrier

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time. More >>
 

A medalist’s mettle

By Ricardo Castillo

Daniel Aceves Villagrán preaches Olympic-sized dedication. More >>
 

25 expat voices: Paul Crist

By Inside México

25 expats from around the country, nominated by our readers, talk about choosing Mexico, what keeps them here, and how they pass the time. More >>
 
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Lifestyle

Creating community

By Fran Schiavo

Ideas about helping out infuse agendas and conversations in San Miguel.

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Migrations South

By Ali Zerriffi

A gust of warm air turns these seasonal snowbirds into San Miguel residents. More >>
 

From wide-eyed tourist to citizen of the country

By Roberto Padow

Long-term Mexico resident, American Roberto Padow, remembers his arrival in Mexico back in '65. More >>
 

Border walkabout

By Levi Bridges

Levi Bridges examines the complex, co-dependant Mexico-US border relationship. More >>
 

Coming up!: Holy Week "Semana Santa" celebrations

By Sue-Ellen Mason

Roman Catholic Holy Week or Semana Santa is marked by many religious celebrations and reenactments throughout Mexico.

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Sports

Does the mask make the man?

By Catherine Dunn

In the quest for Lucha Libre greatness, the mask rules. But what happens when a fighter has to show his face to the world?

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Nike 10K on International Women's Day in Mexico City

The girly women's race

By Colleen Kinder

Running the Nike 10K race on International Women's Day, the author got more -- or perhaps less -- than she bargained for. More >>
 
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A glimpse into Jewish México

Produced By Shauna Leff

Mexico’s 40,000-strong Jewish community is rich in history and culture. Take a look at this slideshow to get a glimpse of the community. More >>
 
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25 Expats you need to know & their "México moment"

Produced By Shauna Leff

We asked our 25 featured expats if they have a specific Mexico “moment” or memory—something that always makes them think, “Yep, this is home,” or “That’s what I love about this place.” More >>
 

Gossip

Nosey Parker gets a piece of the Cherry Pie Festival

By Michael Parker-Stainback

Our resident gossip columnist meets US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Leslie Bassett at the American Benevolent Society's 141st annual meeting. Plus, he gets the scoop on a Puerto Escondido beach wedding and breakfast at Sanborn's. More >>
 

Nosey Parker goes to San Miguel

By Michael Parker-Stainback

Our resident man about town takes social calls in San Miguel de Allende, a Mexico City bookstore, and -- gasp! -- the US Embassy. More >>
 
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The Story Archive

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Pat Bano on raising a Bengal tiger

Produced By Shauna Leff

Pat Bano, a long time American expat living in México, talks about raising a Bengal tiger in her Mexico City home. More >>
 

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Diana Anhalt on why her parents moved the family to México

Produced By Shauna Leff

Diana Anhalt shares how her family left New York for México during the McCarthy era.

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Carol Shapiro talks about her decision to stay in Mexico

Produced By Shauna Leff

Diana Anhalt aks her good friend, Carol Shapiro, who moved to Mexico to be with her husband in 1964, why she has remained in Mexico all these years after her husband's passing. More >>
 

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Expat Voices

Produced By Shauna Leff

We are collecting and documenting the largest body of oral histories ever gathered from foreigners living in Mexico. Expats speak out about love, survival, immigration, culture, community and the challenges and joys of cross-border life. We still have thousands of stories we need to record. Contact us if you want to join our volunteer story team to help out. 

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Simon & Kate Burgess talk about living in México

Produced By Shauna Leff

Simon and Kate Burgess came to México from England. They share what they love about México, the cultural rules they have had to learn and the little things they miss from back home.

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