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Niños Incomodos – Uncomfortable Children
Recently I saw an article on stuff.co.nz about a video that has been going around here in Mexico aimed at the presidential candidates. While I had already seen the video myself, the idea of this video...
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Twitter and the colorful exaggeration of the news in Mexico.
One thing about living here in Mexico is that when it comes to the news we only really get two distorted versions. Here in Veracruz the governor Javier Duarte doesn’t allow official news sources to...
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Must Try Mondays: Volunteer Work
Location of my conservation project, Costa Rica I know it may sound a bit cliched but overseas volunteer work is a great way to travel by giving a little bit back and a great eyeopener. There are many...
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Playboy Models and Mexican Politics
A couple of days ago, Monday 7th of May to be exact, was the first debate between the candidates looking to take presidency in July. However after the debate it has not been the candidates making their...
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When I Should Have Just Kept My Mouth Shut
Rise flavoured ice cream instead of rice in Mexico. Anyone who has ever learnt a second language or is in the process of learning one will know that it is far too easy to put your foot in it and, by...
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Talking About Tacos And Entertaining Stereotypes
So yesterday I posted about delicious, delicious Mexican tacos and keeping on the theme I decided to talk about something else I love which has to do with both Mexico and tacos. I’m sure you have all...
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It Lives In The Streets
Along with the graffiti of Frida Kahlo, this is one of the images I always see on my way to work; A kind of remix of the national coat of arms with the Virgin Guadalupe (Mexico’s take on the Virgin...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting Moment 2
This photo was not taken by me, I would have been about 3 years old then, rather it was taken – I’m guessing – by an aunt or uncle in my Mexican family. I don’t think anyone can actually remember who...
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It Lives In The Streets
Along with the graffiti of Frida Kahlo, this is one of the images I always see on my way to work; A kind of remix of the national coat of arms with the Virgin Guadalupe (Mexico’s take on the Virgin...
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