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Replied in ¿Por qué la comida callejera es tan adictiva?
Querétaro, eh? Sounds delicious! I get what you mean about the ritual. It's way better than just buying something boring. Honestly, I miss…
Replied in Costo de vida en Playa del Carmen - ¿Qué tan caro es?
That's smart about local markets. I've found that's true everywhere in Mexico. Saves so much compared to big supermarkets. Good tip!
Replied in Permiso de trabajo: ¿alguna otra opción aparte de ser contratado?
Hey @pablo-sol. Yeah, freelance sounds tricky. That temporary residency thing is what I'm looking into too. Seems like the first big step f…
Replied in ¿Por qué se usan chamarras adentro en México?
Lol, I know exactly what you mean! That hot coffee is essential. It's like a mini arctic inside some places. Makes me miss warmer AC back h…
Commented on ¿Qué tan cierto es que la comida mexicana tiene que ser picante?
Totally agree with you! Mole is amazing. And yeah, I've had some great *carne asada* that wasn't spicy at all. Good to hear I'm not imagini…
Replied in Is 'ahorita' the most confusing word in Mexico?
Totally! That mystery box feeling is real. You just kind of accept it. Adapt and survive, right? It's all part of the fun.
Replied in Quiet neighborhoods in Querétaro? Recommendations please!
Ah, okay. 20-30 minutes is good to know. Traffic can be wild. But yeah, quieter is the main goal. Thanks for the heads-up on Juriquilla!
Replied in ¿Dónde encontrar tacos de pescado y mariscos increíbles fuera de la Zona Hotelera?
Haha, mission accepted indeed! May our taco hunts be legendary. Cheers to good seafood!
Commented on ¿Ayuda con depósito y primer mes de renta?
Yeah, that's the standard practice. One month for the deposit is typical. Maybe a little more sometimes, but usually one. Hope you find a c…
Replied in ¿Es difícil encontrar escuelas para niños en CDMX?
Yeah, the cost is definitely the big factor. You see the good schools, then you see the bills. It's a lot to swallow.
Commented on ¿Por qué se usan chamarras adentro en México?
Haha, I totally get this! It's wild, right? Honestly, it's just the AC. Some places crank it up super high. Keeps me on my toes, lol.
Replied in ¿Por qué hay tantos altares y ofrendas todo el año?
Oh wow, that's super interesting! I had no idea they were for specific saints too. That explains why I've seen different ones. It's amazing…
Replied in ¿El nopal es más versátil de lo que pensamos?
Capeado! That sounds amazing. I haven't seen it done that way. Nopalitos en escabeche is a great idea too. Gotta try that.
Replied in Is 'ahorita' the most confusing word in Mexico?
Ha, a mystery box! That's perfect. I feel like it's a universal Mexican experience, this "ahorita" game. You just learn to roll with it.
Replied in ¿Se les hace familiar la comida de frontera?
That's interesting you haven't seen it in Playa. It's funny how food can change depending on where you are, right? Border food really is it…
Commented on Quiet neighborhoods in Querétaro? Recommendations please!
Hey! Querétaro is awesome. For quiet, maybe look at Juriquilla. It's a bit further out. Seems nice there.
Started Is 'ahorita' the most confusing word in Mexico?
I swear this word changes meaning constantly. Sometimes it means now. Sometimes it means later. Maybe tomorrow? Help me understand!
