Whether you live in Puerto Vallarta year-round or, like me this year, return to Vallarta after taking some months away, it is exciting to return to the International Friendship Club (IFC) to see old friends and make new ones. The Club’s 2023-24 season opens with live music (featuring Xochiquetzal,...
Buying jewelry can be intimidating. When it comes to precious gems such as emeralds it is important to look for details to make sure you are getting what you paid for.
What should you be looking for when buying emeralds?
1. Color
Did you know the best emeralds come from Colombia?...
Fabulous Friday, November 17 9:30 - It’s Raining Men, a male dance revue hosted by vocalist, Ximena Esparza 9:30 – (NO COVER!) Disco Night, music and dancing in the Melody Bar, hosted by Karma La Perra
Sexy Saturday, November 18 9:00 – Rocky Horror Show, the Broadway Musical
Sultry...
I asked one of my grandsons when he was still in that wonderful age of “innocence’, “Francesco, what would you do to save the world?”
Without hesitation, he answered, “Grandma, I would make everyone nice to each other.” I soon discovered that to be nice was far more complex...
It has been an extraordinary week with my birthday celebrations running into overtime and formally becoming editor of this paper, which from here on in will be called Vallarta Mirror. I have been busy becoming older and adjusting yet another hat for my head. I am so happy! Very...
In September 2022, the NOM Regulation 247 became a regulation to require immediate use by developers of the consumer protection laws in Mexico. The laws had become legal years before 2022, but legislature realized they were not being followed by the developers of preconstruction condominiums and homes. For your...
The word “migraine” is composed of two halves - Latin “hemi” - half and “crania” - skull. Most migraines show up as pain from mild to severe affecting half the head.
Migraines are a very old, even prehistoric affliction: even before the ancient Greeks recognized and described migraine symptoms...
In days of old when knights were boldAnd the marketplace was inventedThey sold breads and cheeses and flowers and fruitsAnd vegetables fermented.
In days of new the knights when shooBut the marketplace still represents.We have breads and cheeses and all that jazzBut we accept pesos not pence.
Our island is so...
Importing household goods into Mexico is a structured process that involves several steps. First, prepare a detailed inventory list of the items you intend to import. This list must be typewritten. Include item descriptions, brands, models, serial numbers, quantities, values, and the condition of each item. Properly pack and...
Last weekend, I went with a colleague to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, for an early childhood teacher’s conference. While I didn’t originally decide to write a traveler’s guide to Monterrey for my column this week, I think this is a good time to share a few interesting things about Monterrey...
