Mexican traffic is an adventure with its own set of peculiar rules and takes some getting used to. Non indigenous drivers may want to be careful or leave the driving to a local if possible. During the... more
Dogs, in the sense we normally consider them, at least from the perspective of American or European societies, are pets. Here they are pets as well, but often are not as forgiving of trespassers as... more
During rain season (september-december) the rain can be very furious and intense, that is the reason because streets become into deep rivers and turn your car into a light boat. so be careful where... more
Try to avoid buying items from street vendors.
About the weather: its good that you remember that Montdrrey owns a very exetreme weather, which is means taht the temperature its very variable.
The... more
A lot of people I have heard comment about going to Mexico to buy drugs, or tequila and so on. So much of today´s nightlife is centered around getting drunk.... more
In chatting with a local taxi driver, I learned a bit more about the corruption of the police here. I knew it existed, of course, and that it is widespread. His... more
Do not drink the water, you WILL be sick.At night Taxis can be rented by anyone. Many people have been killed by fake taxi drivers. That is only after around... more
Because of 9/11 security is very tight at the airport. Guards go through your luggage before you get to the ticket counter. After they did this I got home and... more
I actually felt pretty safe in Monterrey, however there is a lot of crime, so use your commen sense. As a girl you might constantly be stared at, talked to and... more
Monterrey is a bustling metropolis of over 3 million people, nestled in the middle of several notable mountains. We walked around downtown at night and never felt threatened. Excellent eating...
In Monterrey you can have the best of two worlds, you can enjoy the Mexican traditions and colonial architecture of its buildings and churches, altogether with world-class services and attention. If...
My husband and I were looking for an escape from our ordinary hum-drum lives when we decided to go to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. We live in Edinburg, Texas, for those of you who don't know where...
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Monday, January 10, 2005
As we made our way in on final, we passed over a neighborhood with swimming pools- not something I expected to see...
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