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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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25 expat voices: Kevin Pickolick

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 >>
 
Dinorah Isaak, director of the Instituto México-Israel in Mexico City

Dinorah Isaak

By Jim Johnston

The Instituto México-Israel was founded in 1947 to promote Jewish history and tradition. Director Dinorah Isaak discusses prejudice, ignorance, and loving your neighbor. More >>
 
25 Expats You Should Know: Attilio Tuis Berto

25 expat voices: Attilio Tuis Berto

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 >>
 

Orfeo Quagliata: glass artist

By Inside México

A profile of successful glass artist Orfeo Quagliata. More >>
 

C.M. Mayo

By Margot Lee Shetterly

C.M. Mayo talks about her translations of Mexican literature. More >>
 
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Lifestyle

East to the Americas

By Lorraine Orlandi

A fascinating look at the history of the Japanese in Mexico. More >>
 

RVs in paradise

By Dorothy Bell

When Dorothy and Bill Bell left Vancouver for good, they really hit the road. More >>
 

The women of Juchitán, Oaxaca

By Isabella Tree

A full-bodied experience on Oaxaca’s isthmus. More >>
 

Salvation from the sky

By Nancy Flores

Reporter Nancy Flores investigates how rainwater harvesting and purification may help alleviate Mexico's severe water shortage. 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

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 >>
 

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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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 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 >>
 

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 >>
 
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The Story Archive

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Pat Bano talks about Oakie, her seal.

Produced By Shauna Leff

Pat Bano shares a few stories about her golden seal, Oakie, that lived in her Mexico City home. More >>
 
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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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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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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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Carol Shapiro on how moving to Mexico changed her life

Produced By Shauna Leff

Diana Anhalt asks, Carol Shapiro, how the move to Mexico changed her life. More >>
 
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