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San Miguel de Allende · Mexico
Living · April 8, 2026
The Best Neighborhoods in San Miguel de Allende — A Local's Guide
Every colonia has its own personality. Centro's full immersion, San Antonio's creative energy, Guadiana's elegance, and the countryside silence of El Campo — here's how to find yours.
Living · April 1, 2026
The World Agrees. San Miguel de Allende is the Best City on Earth.
Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and International Living all agree: San Miguel de Allende is among the best places in the world to live. Here's why that matters — and why we already knew.
Culture · September 2, 2025
The Creative Capital's Crown Jewel: A Love Letter to Suki Palomina Hats
San Miguel de Allende has always been a city of artistry. In the middle of it all is Suki Palomina, hat maker extraordinaire — and the story of why her work means so much to me.
Expat Life · March 30, 2026
Moving to Mexico: It's Not as Daunting as You Think
Americans are moving to Mexico in record numbers, and most of them say the same thing afterward: why did we wait so long? Here's what the fear gets wrong.
Expat Life · February 19, 2026
The Welcome Table: A New Way to Begin in San Miguel
Every Saturday morning we pull up a chair and talk through what it actually means to live here. No presentations. No pressure. Just good conversation.
Real Estate · March 28, 2025
The Eco Community That Actually Means It
I visited Hapori Eco Aldea with honest skepticism. I know what real off-grid infrastructure looks like, because we built it ourselves. Here's what I found.
Living · June 12, 2025
Why We Chose to Live Off-Grid in San Miguel
We came to San Miguel looking for a more meaningful way of life, one that felt connected, intentional, and resilient. What we found was so much more.