As we get ready to hit the road, the weather forecast is looking more dire for the routes we can take to the border through Texas. As you know there was a lot of flooding down there less than a month ago due to extreme ground saturation. Now the weather is calling for more rain because of a...

Hello, my name is Shannon. My boyfriend of 9 years is from the mountains of Veracruz. Somewhere between Colonia Manuel Gonzalez and Paso del Macho. He would like for me to move there in one year. I have never been to Mexico. I am wondering what it will be like for me and my children. I have 3...

There are 32 states in Mexico and 1 federal district, let's call it 33. There are only about 6 states that capture US attention. Fools! Veracruz is the next best thing to California in tems of geographical shape, including a variety of envirionment ranging from snowtops to funky beaches...

I am one of the dinosaurs who still smokes in beautiful downtown Catemaco, Veracruz and today I was hit with the price of 40 pesos per pack after a recent federally imposed price increase. About 80 % of that price is federal Mexican taxes. Where are the Narcos when I need them? Many of the...