All posts in "Mexico"
How to Deal with a Mexican Cop Demanding a Bribe in Traffic
Some quick tips for dealing with Mexican cops demanding a bribe while driving in Mexico.
The Shouting Mexican
Discussing how a life in parts of Latin America like Mexico involve coming across a lot of people just SHOUTING in the street.
“Can You Spot the Mexican Woman?”
Discussing a date I had recently and how it illustrates that Mexican women sometimes pick odd spots to wait for you.
My First Successful Attempt at Receiving Mail in Latin America
Describing the situation and the challenges involved in finally getting my hands on the mail sent to me internationally to Latin America.
Sympathy for the Latin American Accent
The rare Latin American might have difficulty understanding your Spanish in a gringo accent. It goes both ways though. Sometimes we might find the rare Latin American who, despite how good their English is, also has a rough accent to understand.
The Mexican Logic Prevails: Protect Your Parking Space!
A story showing why Mexicans might be doing the right thing to informally protect their parking space.
Suicide in the Mexico City Metro
Discussing a moment where a distressed homeless is seemingly at risk of suicide in the CDMX metro & how Mexico City has put in efforts to prevent this from happening.
Deciphering Spanish Phrases by Context in Latin America
The situation where you encounter a new Spanish word or phrase that you don’t know but can decipher what it means by context in Latin America.
When the Mexican Police Find Your Cocaine
The situation where corrupt Mexican cops plant drugs on you to fuck with you for a bribe or because you really pissed them off.
Informal Advice on Corrupt Mexican Cops Wanting a Bribe
Discussing some informal tips that may or may not work when it comes to dealing with corrupt Mexican cops wanting a bribe.