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Field Notes

Xochimilco, The Floating Gardens of Mexico City

By Andy Hume   Boat and mind meander in tandem into the dreamy canals – so distant emotionally from the ride and grind of Mexico City, yet still within its limits, only a couple metro transfers from its jam-clogged city center. Not even the sound of an...

Where To Have Breakfast In La Condesa, Mexico City

By Marion Mikolajczyk     Here's a quick overview of four restaurants in La Condesa offering Mexican breakfast like enchiladas suizas or chilaques but also waffles, eggs in all their presentations, avocado toast and açai bowls. In fact, all we love to savor for breakfast!   Azul Condesa   At the command...

Uncovering The Art Scene in San Miguel de Allende

By Melisa Valero   It is a fact that San Miguel de Allende has become more and more a magnet for people from all over the world in search of experiences that enrich their lives. You only need set foot in this town to realize all the...

Mexico City’s Flea Market of Darkness – Tianguis Cultural del Chopo

Words by Andy Hume   Part weekend warrior’s Hot Topic, part beer-fed aging metalhead playland, Tianguis Cultural del Chopo is the street market source for all things musically and culturally black: metal, punk, goth, oi!, hardcore, etc. Currently situated along Calle Juan Aldama (across from the Buenavista...

An Artist’s Tour of Mexico City’s Neighborhood of Coyoacan

By Loni Klara   Most famous as the home of Frida Kahlo’s former residence, the neighborhood of Coyoacan in Mexico City is like an oasis in the midst of a giant city. Its old, beautiful streets and houses are endowed with a rich artistic legacy, drawing many...