The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A YouTube rabbit hole led Blanka Amezkua to a small Mexican town and the centuries-old craft of papel picado — chiseling intricate patterns into colorful paper flags.
Category: Mexico
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A Mexican Drug Cartel Targets Retirees and Their Timeshares
The New York Times – Travel:
One of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups, Jalisco New Generation, runs call centers that offer to buy retirees’ vacation properties. Then, they empty their victims’ bank accounts.
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Total Solar Eclipse of 2024: 31 Things to Do
The New York Times – Travel:
On April 8, the moon will blot out the sun along a roughly 4,200-mile-long, 115-mile-wide path across North America. Where will you watch it? Here are some ideas.
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Juli Lynne Charlot, Creator of the Poodle Skirt, Dies at 101
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ms. Charlot’s creation merged seamlessly with the carefree youth culture of the 1950s, becoming visual shorthand for the entire decade.
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This Couple Used an A.I. Lip-Dubbing App to Bridge a Language Gap
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He spoke English. She spoke Spanish. After the couple was set up on a blind date, an A.I.-powered lip-dubbing app helped them form a connection.
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How to Save Money Traveling in 2024
The New York Times – Travel:
Frugal strategies — like traveling where the dollar is strong and sampling unsung destinations — help make the most of your budget.
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Inside a Mexican Billionaire’s Hideaways Turned Hotels
The New York Times – Travel:
The financier Sir James Goldsmith created two lavish retreats in Mexico that are now hotels. A writer checked in to get a peek inside the world of the superwealthy.
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The World Loves Corridos Tumbados. In Mexico, It’s Complicated.
The New York Times – Music:
Inspired by a century-old genre from the Mexican countryside, the latest pop music phenomenon is drawing thousands of young fans — and criticism for its violent references.