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Thursday, September 12th 2019
El Mes Patrio – September and October Festivities in Mexico
El mes patrio is September, and festivities in September and October in Mexico seem to be on overdrive. This article lists all the main festivities in Mexico during the months of September and October, including their history and how they are celebrated today. Click here to learn more!
Monday, September 9th 2019
Best Cell Phone Plans for Living in Mexico
In this article, you’ll learn about about the best cell phone plans for living in Mexico. Learn several different cell phone plans for those Mexican expats who have an American phone numbers. This article will offer other solutions for those expats with American cell phones in Mexico. Click here to learn more!
Monday, August 19th 2019
Mexican Whistle Language: Whistling Language of Oaxaca
In this article, you will learn about the Mexican whistle language of the highlands of northwestern Oaxaca. This unique whistle language in Mexico is spoken fluently by few village elders in the region, and due to younger generations’ disinterest, it is dying out. Click here to learn about this curious language!
Thursday, August 15th 2019
Bus Routes in San Miguel de Allende
In this article, you’ll learn the bus routes in San Miguel de Allende. Also learn how much buses cost, how to get a discount, what major destinations and neighborhoods are on each route, where to find a comprehensive bus map online, and what to expect when you are on the bus in Mexico. Click here to learn more!
Sunday, August 11th 2019
Canadian Provincial Healthcare: Ontario Is Cutting Out-of-Country Medical Insurance
In this article, you will learn the basics of Canadian provincial healthcare, why Ontario is cutting their out-of-country medical coverage, who will be affected by these changes, the objections to Ontario is cutting their provincial plan, and the defenses to those objections. Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, August 7th 2019
Social Security: US Expats with Foreign Spouses
In this article, you’ll learn about US expats with foreign spouses who are entitled to claim Social Security. Learn about totalization agreements, which requirements for eligibility to receive social security benefits, and if widows retain their right to their spouse’s benefits. Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, August 7th 2019
How to Dial in Mexico
Because of recent changes to the phone system in Mexico, WeExpats decided to write an article on how to dial in Mexico. In this article, you will learn the new way to call from a landline to a cellphone, from a cellphone to a landline, and from a foreign country to Mexico. Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, July 31st 2019
History of Piñata: Where Does the Piñata Come From?
If you have ever wondered to yourself where does the piñata come from, then you might be interested in discovering that the history of piñata is quite diverse and surprisingly complex. The piñata’s history stretches all over the world. Click here to learn more about this unique Mexican birthday tradition!
Wednesday, July 24th 2019
Mexican Historical Figures: Maximilian I
Was Maximilian I a terrible despot or a progressive leader? Learn about the controversy surrounding one of the most prominent Mexican historical figures. Learn about how he was executed for refusing to shave his beard, how they made Chapultepec Castle, and how his wife Carlota went insane. Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, July 24th 2019
Quinceañera History and Practice
In this article, you will learn about quinceañera history. Discover the rich foundation of the quinceañera, and the roots of several of these fantastic traditions. Also, learn about quinceañera practice in Mexico and the United States today. Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, July 10th 2019
Public Healthcare in Mexico
In this article, you will learn about public healthcare in Mexico. Learn about Mexican public healthcare programs like the IMSS in Mexico, Seguro Popular in Mexico, inexpensive local pharmacy health clinics, and how quality their care is. Also, learn about private care in Mexico. Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, July 10th 2019
Why Do Mexicans Light Fireworks All Day Long?
In this article, you will find out why do Mexicans light fireworks all day long. Discover, what days they celebrate, what types of fireworks they use, where the origins of this practice came from, and what objections there are to the lighting of Mexican fireworks. Click here to learn more!
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