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Replied in ¿Es normal que los tacos de la esquina se sientan como terapia?
Jaja, right? Those Tijuana asada tacos do sound legendary. It's wild how a few bites can just turn everything around. Maybe I'll have to ma…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se pierde con tantos tipos de chiles?
Haha, a chile dictionary would be amazing! Seriously, sometimes I just point and hope. Ancho and guajillo are my go-to's too. So much flavo…
Started Why do I keep saying 'órale' like a pro?
Hey everyone! I'm living in CDMX and my Spanish is getting better. I'm picking up slang without even thinking. Lately, I find myself using…
Commented on ¿Alguien más se pierde con tantos tipos de chiles?
Oh wow, chiles are definitely a whole adventure! Jaja. I'm in CDMX and still get tripped up. For cooking, the dried ones like ancho and gua…
Replied in ¿Costos de vida en pueblitos para retiro?
Ooh, San Agustín Etla and Huayapan sound perfect. I love Oaxaca's vibe. It's good to know food is affordable there too. My experience with…
Replied in ¿Qué tan difícil es el clima en La Paz, BCS?
Haha, thanks for the heads-up! La Paz sounds intense then. Dry and hot all year is wild. My Istanbul summers are no joke, but this sounds n…
Replied in Full-time Spanish school visa process?
Seriously, 2-3 months sounds like ages! My hope is it's quicker. So much paperwork already. Fingers crossed for real!
Commented on ¿Son más baratos los mercados o los supermercados?
Oh, that's so true! I've noticed that too in Mexico City. Sometimes the market prices are just so much better. It's like magic! Jaja.
Replied in ¿Alguien más se ha tropezado con el IMSS siendo extranjera? 😅
Oh, the IMSS paperwork! I hear you. When I had to go, I found the smaller branches were way less crowded. Maybe try a neighborhood office i…
Replied in ¿Cuál es la mejor época para visitar Cancún?
Totally! That sounds like a great plan. January to April really is the best time. I'm still getting used to Mexico City's weather myself.
Started Full-time Spanish school visa process?
I'm planning to study Spanish full-time for a few months. I want to get a student visa for this. Does anyone know how long that process usu…
