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Mexican Immigration to US Comes to a Halt
Mexicans are staying in Mexico. “No one wants to hear it, but the flow has already stopped,” Mr. Massey, co-director of the Mexican Migration Project at Princeton, recently said. “For the first time in sixty years, the net traffic has gone to zero and is probably a little bit negative.” Even with border violence, economic … Continue reading
Safety Tips – San Miguel de Allende
Like many European towns and cities, San Miguel is a bustling area of colorful commerce, music, art, and stunning architecture. The central square, El Jardin, is a place where three and four generations of a family gather. On the streets, old and young pass each other with respect. Still, like any city, there is crime … Continue reading
Travel Writing by Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft, a freelance writer from Southern California, sent us this travel piece about her trip to San Miguel de Allende. If you have an experience that you want to share email us at: smawritersconference@gmail.com I first heard about San Miguel a dozen years ago when a customer at the bookstore came looking for literature … Continue reading
San Miguel: City of Closed Doors
Wandering up most streets in San Miguel will reveal a variety of storefronts as well as closed doors. I’ve often wondered what’s behind those rustic barriers. The city blocks are wide enough that all sorts of things could be inside. Maybe there’s a secret garden behind the wall or a courtyard with polar bear statues … Continue reading
Vogue names San Miguel de Allende “Destination of the Month”
Life in San Miguel is a bit slower. The warm climate and colorful buildings can make you feel like you’re walking through a dream. It is no surprise that, in May 2011, Vogue named San Miguel de Allende their “Destination of the Month”. For those of us that live here, it is a welcoming notion … Continue reading
Safety in San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel is a quiet, almost sleepy town, when there aren’t people at fiestas shooting off fireworks. Still, foreigners seem scared to come here because the town is located in Mexico. It is understandable that tourist would be frightened with all the news reports. I’ve been scared to go to Los Angeles or New York … Continue reading
Travel & Leisure Magazine Rates San Miguel in Top Ten
In the article Mexico Magico, Travel and Leisure Magazine rates San Miguel de Allende as one of the top ten world wide destinations. Have a look at the article to find out more of what San Miguel has to offer. There are also some tips on how to get there and where to stay.
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