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Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion When Shopping in Mexico with a Foreign Credit Card

Dawn Stoner April 28, 2025

Whether you’re a tourist visiting Mexico or an experienced expat, a dubious business practice the banking industry blandly refers to as “dynamic currency conversion” can

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8 Things That Are Surprisingly Expensive in Mexico

Dawn Stoner December 20, 2023

Many gringos have moved to Mexico recently for economic reasons, i.e. they’re feeling priced out of a comfortable life in the States (or Canada) and

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a tianguis in Guadalajara, Mexico

A Tianguis (Market) for Every Day of the Week in Guadalajara

Dawn Stoner November 12, 2023

If you’re new to Mexico and only shopping in chain stores, I’m afraid you’re really missing out. One of the coolest things about living here

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What’s a Tianguis and How Do You Shop One?

Dawn Stoner November 9, 2023

As a newly arrived expat trying to figure out how to grocery shop in Mexico, you’ll soon encounter the word tianguis, derived from the Nahuatl

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Buen Fin Promotion

Buen Fin: Plenty of Deals but Beware of Scams

Dawn Stoner October 30, 2023

This year marks the 13th year of the popular Buen Fin retail event held across Mexico. The 2023 edition spans four days, kicking off on

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Salados bread

Where to Find the Best Bread in Guadalajara

Dawn Stoner September 20, 2023

While it may sound odd to some, figuring out where to buy really good bread is one of the first problems I look to solve

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How to Buy Great Food in Guadalajara on a Budget

Dawn Stoner August 8, 2023

This topic may sound like a no-brainer to the newly arrived expat in Mexico. Yet buying fresh, affordable, and great tasting food here does not

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