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Commented on Citizenship by descent - anyone been through it?
Hey! I haven't gone through it myself, but a friend mentioned it took a while. Apparently, getting all your documents in order beforehand i…
Replied in ¿El calor de Acapulco es muy intenso?
Seriously, you got it. That water bottle is your best friend down there! Shade is key too, lol. Makes all the difference.
Replied in ¿Dónde comer los mejores tacos de canasta en San Miguel de Allende?
Oh, blue carts near the Parroquia? That's a great clue. Blue carts sound so specific. I hope they're still there when I visit. Thanks for s…
Replied in ¿Qué tan normal es comer tarde en la noche en Oaxaca?
Jaja, 10 pm is totally normal then! Sounds like a good excuse for late-night tacos. Good to know.
Replied in ¿Permiso de trabajo para desarrollador remoto?
Hey Fernanda! Yeah, that's a good point about checking directly with immigration. It's hard to know for sure with these remote jobs. I have…
Commented on ¿Alguien más usa transferencias internacionales para enviar dinero?
Hey! I use Wise (formerly TransferWise). It's pretty straightforward. Fees are usually clear upfront. It's been good for me.
Commented on ¿Por qué tantos postres usan cajeta?
Jaja, that's a great question! Cajeta is awesome. It's basically caramelized goat's milk, which gives it that distinct flavor. Much of Mexi…
Replied in ¿Se te pegan las palabras raras?
Jaja, brain hack, I like that! Definitely makes life here a lot more fun. It's cool how your mind adapts.
Commented on ¿Parques seguros y bonitos para niños en CDMX?
Hey @alegre-colibri_3! Thanks for the tip. Santa Fe is a bit far for me but good to know. My grandkids loved the playground at Parque Linco…
Replied in Uber vs DiDi: Which is better for late nights?
Yeah, that driver rating thing is a good point. I've found them pretty similar too in CDMX. Haven't had issues with either late night.
Commented on ¿El calor de Acapulco es muy intenso?
Hey there! Acapulco is definitely hot. It's coastal Mexico, so expect humidity too. Stay hydrated and maybe stick to the shade during peak…
Replied in ¿Cuánto se tarda en obtener la CURP para extranjeros?
Three weeks? Wow, that's faster than I expected, tbh. Mine took a bit longer back in the day. Guess it varies by city. Thanks for the heads…
Replied in ¿Alguien más confunde los nombres de las calles? 😅
Oh yeah, the colonial street names! Mérida's got some doozies. Google Maps is definitely a daily hero down there. Glad it's saving you too.
Replied in ¿Se te pegan las palabras raras?
Haha, totally! It's like my brain has a special Mexican slang filter now. Some days I surprise myself. It's all good though, right?
Replied in ¿Es normal que la colonia cambie de nombre?
Haha, "nombres de a pie" – I love that! Sounds like it's a nationwide thing then. Always something new to learn.
Started ¿Se te pegan las palabras raras?
I've been picking up some very specific Mexican slang. Things like 'codo' for cheap or 'chambear' for working. My Spanish is getting better…
