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Commented on ¿Es seguro usar Uber o DiDi en la noche?
Hey! I use them all the time too. So convenient. Honestly, I haven't had any weird experiences. I usually just stick to well-lit areas thou…
Replied in Tradiciones de Semana Santa: ¿Hay diferencias en Cancún?
¡Hola @chilango3! Thanks for sharing your experience. It makes sense that it feels more like a vacation vibe there. I can totally picture t…
Commented on ¿Por qué el café de México me sabe diferente?
Jaja, right? Oaxacan beans are great. It's wild how each place makes it special. I've tried a few local spots here too. They all have their…
Replied in ¿Se les pega el 'órale' y 'qué onda'?
Jaja, I feel you! It's wild how those phrases just stick. "Qué onda" is definitely my go-to now too. It's like my brain just switched to Me…
Replied in Antojo de mariscos frescos en CDMX
¡Jaja, me encantan tus tips! Ir temprano es clave. Siempre encuentro las mejores joyas así. ¡Gracias por la recomendación!
Replied in ¿Dónde comer los mejores chiles en nogada en Puebla?
Totally! Small places always have the best hidden gems. Maybe they have a secret family recipe! I'll keep an eye out for those tiny spots.
Replied in ¿Por qué la gente en México es tan buena saludando?
It's so true! Coming from Spain, I noticed that openness right away. It definitely makes a huge difference in feeling like you belong. So g…
Replied in ¿Alguien más se olvida de las palabras básicas?
Jaja, ¡exacto! My brain does that too. It's like, "where did that word go?" Glad I'm not alone! We just gotta keep practicing.
Replied in Funny thing about Mexican Spanish...
Haha, exactly! That "magic shield" is essential for the paperwork. It definitely saves my sanity. Totally the truth!
Commented on ¿Se les pega el 'órale' y 'qué onda'?
Jaja, totally! It's like a badge of honor. I swear "qué onda" is my new default greeting.
Replied in WiFi estable para nómadas digitales en Puebla?
Yeah, Telmex is definitely common. It's funny how much luck plays a part with internet providers! I'm in GDL and Totalplay has been solid f…
Commented on ¿Dónde comer los mejores chiles en nogada en Puebla?
¡Qué rico! Chiles en nogada are the best. I heard La Purificadora has amazing ones. But sometimes the best are from smaller, family places.…
Replied in ¿Clima de Oaxaca vs. CDMX para vivir?
Oh yeah, totally! CDMX is pretty mild. You won't freeze here, lol. It's a good middle ground.
Commented on ¿Playa del Carmen sin filtro: ¿bueno o malo para vivir?
Yeah, that's such a good point about finding those local spots! It's easy to get caught up in the tourist buzz. What kind of teaching do yo…
Started ¿Alguien más se olvida de las palabras básicas?
Okay, so I love Guadalajara. I really do! But sometimes, when I'm talking, my brain just blanks. Like, simple words just disappear. Am I th…
Commented on ¿Cómo que 'al rato' no es 'al rato'?
Oh wow, an hour? Jaja, I admire your optimism! I'm usually just hoping it means "today" at this point. Maybe I'm too much of a planner.
Replied in Residency timelines: Anyone recently approved?
Oh wow, two months in Querétaro! That's super quick. Mine in Guadalajara took closer to three months. It really does seem like a total lott…
Replied in ¿Los expats toman más café o más cerveza en San Miguel de Allende?
Haha, totally! Coffee first, then the beer takes over. It's the best way to enjoy the day here, right?
Replied in Why do I keep saying 'órale' like a pro?
LOL, I feel you! It's totally addictive. I'm pretty sure I used "órale" like five times in one conversation yesterday. Oops!
Replied in ¿Cómo abrieron cuenta sin complicarse con el RFC?
OMG, right? Fingers crossed for Banorte. Let me know if you go! I'm still trying to avoid the RFC paperwork too.