Cost of living in Mexico
From all I had heard, I knew Mexico would be one of the cheaper stops on this trip. The cost of living is, in comparison to Europe, much cheaper, and the exchange rate adds to that, too. Which immediately made me book a nicer place, as I felt I could afford it… and it was worth […] Read More
Illinois
Mid-october already… Which means: I’m heading to Asia. But first, a short stop-over in Chicago, for technical reasons. On paper, I could have made the connection from Mexico on to the United flight to Hong Kong in Chicago. But with only 1h25 in between flights, it seemed too tight. Anyone who has waited ages at US immigration […] Read More
Caravansary
On the final night, despite still being a bit sick, I had to see my friends Jimena and Antonio one more time. Antonio proposed to go for a tea, at the Maison Française de Thé Caravanseraï. Caravansary? I’m in. After all, it’s the fitting theme for this year. How could I have missed out on this coincidence at […] Read More
Medical services
After a weekend in bed, I felt a little bit better this morning, due to all the ibuprofen I swallowed, no doubt. Still, I have never seen my tonsils in such a bad shape, so I went to the doctor, nonetheless. I was afraid they’d put me in a hospital right away for immediate surgery (a […] Read More
My tonsils and me
I would consider myself pretty healthy. Generally I seem to have only one week spot: my tonsils. They are generally huge, and now and then, a few times a year, they get inflamed. It’s usually the first sign of a cold, the swelling and the redness, and I know: I’ll be sick. I had thought […] Read More
Cabaret La Perla
Jimena took me to one of these pars that you will never find by yourself as a tourist… even if mentioned in a guide book, you’ll probably overlook it and not put it on your list. That’s why I love slow traveling and meeting the locals. They bring you to the spots! La Perla is […] Read More
Templo mayor
I have seen the ruins of the Templo Mayor, the main Aztec temple of Tenochtitlan, from the side of the Cathedral three weeks ago, but as it was late in the day, the museum was already closed. It didn’t look that big, so I thought I could make a quick visit, walk through the ruins and then […] Read More
Ballet folklorico de Mexico
Jimena’s sister-in-law is a professional dancer. For many years, she danced in the Ballet folklorico de Mexico, a famous dance troupe that re-enacts folkloristic dances and themes and brings them to the stage of the Bellas Artes Theatre. She has left the troupe now, but her connections still got us some great seats, at an amazing […] Read More
Lana del Rey
On one of my first nights I checked the concert calendar and realized that I just missed Cut Copy, by like an hour! So I immediately browsed Ticketmaster and found Lana del Rey. I had missed her in Paris last year, and I like her music… let’s see how Mexico City receives her. She seems […] Read More
Bellas Artes Mexico City
I have rarely seen a more elaborate, beautiful building than the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. Construction started in 1904, but the revolution and the soft soil caused decades of delay. It was Mexican architect Federico Mariscal who finally completed the building in 1934. The exterior is Neoclassical and Art Nouveau, while the interior is amazing Art Deco. Even […] Read More