All posts in "Mexico"
Tepito is Not the Worst Neighborhood of Mexico City
Tepito is not the worst neighborhood of Mexico City and often gets way more attention for being so from gringos and Mexicans not very familiar with Mexico City despite other areas of Mexico City objectively being worse from either a safety or quality of life perspective.
Where Having a Car in Mexico City is Ideal: Milpa Alta
Most people agree having a car in Mexico City sucks major ass dick. But there’s a few areas of Mexico City where it’d be more ideal: the original towns of Milpa Alta and Tlalpan.
The Mexican Overhyping of Their Food: Suadero in Milpa Alta
When Mexicans begin overhyping their food regarding how special or different it is from other cuisines. In this case, we can see just that with my experience ordering suadero in Milpa Alta.
The Pain in the Ass of Public Transport to Milpa Alta: A 10 Hour Journey
Describing my experience using public transportation to and from Milpa Alta of Mexico City and how annoying it was with some final lessons about the experience in the end.
Apartment Hunting in the Purple Line & Magdalena Contraeras of Mexico City
The latest episode of my experience apartment hunting in different neighborhoods of Mexico City. This time the focus is basically all over the city but with a final emphasis on two areas: the “Purple Line” zone and Magdalena Contraeras.
Initial Impressions of La Federal of Mexico City
What are some initial impressions of colonia la Federal in Venustiano Carranza of Mexico City?
The Pain in the Ass Escaping Milpa Alta
While Milpa Alta has a lot that is good, one of its biggest disadvantages is getting the fuck out when you need to.
Milpa Alta No Like Photos
How you’ll notice more suspicion among the rural folks of Milpa Alta against strangers taking photos of everything for hours on end in their little towns.
The Bagged Bodies of Mexico City
Encountering bagged bodies all around Mexico City. Are they real dead bodies or fake ones?
The Inquisitive Gringo Upon Arrival to Latin America
The entertaining and sometimes interesting observations that can be made from listening to the new gringo in town to Latin America that makes observations about life in Latin America that have become normalized to you.