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Mexico Retold
This blog developed out of a profound love of Mexico and a sadness about how it is currently portrayed in the world’s media.
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- Oil and Sin: The Mexican Town Where the Devil Escapes Before Lent 5 years ago “A Mexican does not want to have fun; he wants to outdo himself” Octavio Paz The silence was broken by the jingle of bells that started to get closer and closer. The nearer the sound got, the more it mingled will guttural grunts and shouts. The devils were upon us and the anticipation was...
- Win a Trip to Mexico for Two 6 years ago Hello strangers! I know I haven’t written on the blog for some time, but I wanted to let you all know about a competition to win a trip to Mexico for two. The competition, which is being run by the Mexican Embassy in the UK, is all about showing the delights of Mexico through photos …
- Doors of Coahuila and Nuevo León 6 years ago I recently had a wonderful opportunity to visit the northern Mexican states of Coahuila and Nuevo León to attend the Feria de Pueblos Mágicos, or the Magic Town Expo held in Monterrey
- Mexico Earthquake: Use your Resources to Provide the Best Help 7 years ago In the wake of the earthquake in Mexico two days ago I have felt a need to do something, to be part of the human chains removing rubble, to help to people trapped and in need. There is often a huge amount of guilt in knowing that other people are suffering while you are unscathed. …
- The Magical Meadow in La Sierra Norte 7 years ago “There’s a meadow and it is full of flowers of all different colours,” my friend told me, encouraging me to take a trip with her and some other friends into the mountains outside of Oaxaca in the Sierra Norte. If I am honest, I was sold on the trip before the mention of flowers, which …
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- The Way to a Country's Heart is Through its Stomach Expat Culture Shock Eating, probably one of the most important parts of the day and probably one of things that alter most when moving to another country. In Oaxaca, Mexico adapting to eating patterns can take a while. Think about how you eat. Do you buy your...
- Top 6 Spanish Words That Make me Speak Spanglish in Mexico Expat Blog Awards 2013 I have a confession to make. I used to think people who spoke Spanglish were just being lazy or worse just showing off their proficiency in both Spanish and English. However, having lived in Mexico for almost three years now, Spanglish has become my...
ExpatsBlog.com Expat Blog Awards 2013: Mexico Gold Award!
This blog won the Gold Award for best expat blog in Mexico!
Copy and paste code to display the Mexico Award Badge:ExpatsBlog.com Expat Blog Awards 2012: Mexico Silver Award!
This blog won the Silver Award for best expat blog in Mexico!
Copy and paste code to display the Silver Award Badge:Website Reviews » There are 17 reviews on Mexico Retold
Jeanine Kitchel
22:34 PM October 02, 2012
22:34 PM October 02, 2012
Excellent website on Mexico with a dash of the unique, the unusual and the artistic. Insightful and interesting, a well done effort by Susannah. Blog on!
KTK
21:43 PM October 03, 2012
21:43 PM October 03, 2012
I absolutely love this blog. Factual, insightful, a bit quirky, and a pleasure to read every time. Susannah, you are a wonderful writer! Keep it up!
RDLR
02:52 AM October 04, 2012
02:52 AM October 04, 2012
The thing I love about Mexico Retold is that it constantly reminds me of how beautiful this country is but it does so by reminding me of how great and how amazing all the little things are. And it's those "minor" things that always end up bringing a smile to my face. Thank you! Keep on writing!
RASR
12:14 PM October 04, 2012
12:14 PM October 04, 2012
Mexico Retold is such a vibrant blog full of excitement and joy. I recommend all those who keep saying to me "Mexico isn't that a really dangerous place" to read this blog regularly to feel the joy and visit Mexico as soon as you can to see how wonderful it is for yourself.
Daniel Alflatt
19:44 PM October 04, 2012
19:44 PM October 04, 2012
A wonderful, colorful & inspiring outlook on a country too often bashed and dismissed by the media and the people living just minutes north of the boarder. The great articles, beautiful photography & underlying passion behind this blog keep me coming back for more!
Layla
19:39 PM October 05, 2012
19:39 PM October 05, 2012
Entertaining and insightful a great opportunity to get some insight into amazing and complex Mexico.
Nikhol Esterás Roberts
03:45 AM October 09, 2012
03:45 AM October 09, 2012
Mexico Retold is home to very relevant information, interesting articles and does an incredible job of sharing stories about Mexico that matter. I love the writing style and choice of stories, they always draws me in. Mexico Retold (I also love the name!) always reminds me of why I love Mexico, never a dull post, can't get enough of it! Awesome work, Susannah!
Charlotte H
01:28 AM October 13, 2012
01:28 AM October 13, 2012
I love this blog! It's one of the places I go to get my Mexico fix. Susannah's love of and care for Mexico is clear. Mexico is beautiful but complex, and through her writing Susannah does a great job shining a light on the beauty and complexity. Thank you!
Megan Martin
00:22 AM November 27, 2012
00:22 AM November 27, 2012
I love Mexico Retold! It's a lovely telling/retelling of what I recognize and identify in my own experience in Mexico. It is where I send those coming to visit or curious about life in this colorful and vivid country. I recommend it with my whole heart!
Katie
01:16 AM November 27, 2012
01:16 AM November 27, 2012
This blog teaches even experts on Mexico about the country's beauty, culture, and tradition. This is so important at a time when Mexico is talked about so negatively in terms of the drug war and illegal immigration.
Joel R. Dennstedt
01:19 AM November 27, 2012
01:19 AM November 27, 2012
Susannah Rigg has created in Mexico Retold a beautiful place to visit. I go often, with spaces, so I frequently find myself walking down paths rather than sitting in one spot. Like her writings on Day of the Dead week-long celebrations: something to be enjoyed leisurely. Your stay will end with a smile. :-)
Jackie Rigg
08:30 AM November 27, 2012
08:30 AM November 27, 2012
I love this blog. I knew very little about Mexico before and this is very interesting, informative and always brightens my day. Susannah's writing style is wonderful and always leaves me wanting to know more.
Katy J
08:49 AM November 27, 2012
08:49 AM November 27, 2012
A brilliant blend of mexican current affairs and cultural (often wonderful and spectacularly beautiful) nuggets, that if it weren't for Susannah's interest in the heart and soul of Mexico and the dedication to sharing it through this fantastic blog, I would not have had the pleasure of knowing. Keep up the great work! This blog is truly something to be proud of.
Karen Rasmussen
12:23 PM November 27, 2012
12:23 PM November 27, 2012
Wonderful blog! It always draws me in and makes me want for the next little slice of Mexico retold. Thank you!
Jonny Roman
17:44 PM December 09, 2012
17:44 PM December 09, 2012
No better person to help capture the wonders of Mexico and bring it to the world than Susannah. She has put together a great blog. Congrats!
Leigh
04:11 AM December 10, 2012
04:11 AM December 10, 2012
What a wonderful blog to whisk past the popular knowledge of Mexico and onto the many flavors that make it such a special place.
Kevin John
17:21 PM August 02, 2014
17:21 PM August 02, 2014
Fantastic and totally enjoyable blot Susannah. You can taste, smell, hear, feel Mexico through your words. I have visited Mexico 6 times and have always wanted to move to live in Mexico. Your blog and advice has made up my mind. Now I just need to decide where.
