In places all over the world, from the pottery stalls of Oaxaca to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, bargaining is a time-honored tradition. Though the specifics may vary, with some shopkeepers conducting their negotiations calmly over tea, and others shouting prices wildly from doorways, the founding principles are the same the world over. Negotiations in […]
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Balancing Past and Present: New Year’s Eve in Mexico
Merrymaking is almost a national pastime in Mexico, a nation rich in unique traditions and festivals, and its approach to New Year’s Eve is no different. Mexico City is at the heart of the country’s celebrations. Street festivals complete with vendors hawking traditional food and drink, live music, and fireworks erupt throughout the city, with […]
A Street Cart Named Desire: Mexico City’s Best Street Food
Widely recognized as one of the best cities for street food in the world, Mexico City is renowned for the diversity of its cuisine and the freshness of its ingredients. It would take a lifetime to sample each tasty dish Mexico City has to offer, a lifetime I would gladly spend in a spicy pork […]