A Year in Oaxaca

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A Year in Oaxaca: Part 5 — Home Improvements
Now in our new home, we turn our eye toward renovations.
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Collecting Chicatana Ants
Edible chicatana ants are a rare seasonal specialty in Oaxaca.
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The Running of the Toritos
With the arrival of Oaxaca's rainy season came thousands of beetles.
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In Mexico, a Switch 2 Costs $750 instead of $500. The Price Differential Speaks Volumes.
The price of Nintendo's Switch 2 highlights the exclusionary economics of Mexico.
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Will You Regret Becoming an Expat?
Or; There and Back Again: Returning to Mexico from the United States
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The Land of Sunsets
In Oaxaca, no matter the time of year, the sun sets early.
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May 2025

Too Friendly for America
Our time living in Mexico has changed my personality, probably for the better.
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Pediatric Care in Mexico
Navigating pediatric care in Oaxaca.
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Is Mexico the Anti-Slop?
In Mexico, meaningful materialism is easier to find than you’d think.
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The Best Pottery Shops and Workshops in Oaxaca
These are our favorite shops for barro (clay pottery) in Oaxaca.
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The Daily Joy of Buen Provecho
Mexico's version of "bon appétit!" is a daily part of life.
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Tips for Choosing and Hiring an International Moving Company
How to pick a moving company, understand what's included, and generally manage an international move.
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