Would you like to taste a piece of Mexican culture? Hop onto a local bus! This will say it all. The buses have fixed routes but are… Read more “Everything is allowed to drive here”
Author: Ahorita YA
I am a Dutch cultural anthropologist, entrepreneur and writer currently based in Mexico.
Tula
“So, have you been there? Well? Well?” For a long time my answer was “no”. I hadn’t been there – yet. Apparently when you live in the… Read more “Tula”
The man and his car collection
Do you know that feeling when you walk past something and you feel that you saw something special, but you are too busy thinking about a million… Read more “The man and his car collection”
Fair!
Una feria. The dictionary says: “A market that is held in a public space at set times, where various products can be bought and sold. – A party that… Read more “Fair!”
Can I have that spicy candy, por favor?
I have said so before: Mexican food is spicy. And I am not talking about I-will-go-to-a-Mexican-restaurant-abroad-and-order-the-most-spicy-thing-on-their-menu spicy, but about concentrated-salsa-full-of-peppers spicy. Picante, as they beautifully name it… Read more “Can I have that spicy candy, por favor?”
PAPEL PICADO
When I see them I immediately feel warm inside and I feel like dancing: the Mexican colourful little flags! Here I am not talking about THE Mexican… Read more “PAPEL PICADO”
Luxurious restaurants or street food?
Where do you prefer to eat when you’re on your holiday? Even before people come to visit this diverse country, people are already familiarised with ‘Mexican food’.… Read more “Luxurious restaurants or street food?”
Mexico – It feels like home
I have been thinking a lot lately. As most of you know, I am living on a tiny island in Mexico now. Isla Holbox, a place where… Read more “Mexico – It feels like home”
De rode knop
Diegenen die al eens in Mexico zijn geweest en gearriveerd zijn met een internationale vlucht, weten waarschijnlijk bij het lezen van de titel al waar dit over… Read more “De rode knop”
Het leven zit vol verrassingen: Isla Holbox
31 maart, vlak na aankomst in Mexico, schreef ik “Life is better at the beach. Streven: binnen dit jaar in Quintana Roo wonen en werken!”. BE CAREFUL… Read more “Het leven zit vol verrassingen: Isla Holbox”
