Jasmine Wanders

Shining a light on negativity and being focused on change is great. But how can we actually bring about a change instead of just saying that we need one?

What strikes me most about Coyoacán, aside from its aesthetic charm and small town feel, is the non-clash of ideas and expressions. It seems to welcome all manifestations of the Mexican citizen, from rebellious university students to the wealthy to grandparents to rambunctious toddlers.

A collection of Day of the Dead images from Coyoacán, one of Mexico City’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

We shared a moment to reflect on the unpredictability of death, those who had passed, and the value our time here on Earth. It was then that I began to truly understand the significance of the holiday.

A local taxi driver tells me that Mexico City is hysterical, not historical – is he right?

A failed attempt at riding the tourist bus brings me to the coolest art installation I’ve ever seen.

I can’t lie – Condesa is seriously growing on me.

Condesa is less bohemian urban vibrancy and more upper-class suburbia. The streets are trimmed with trees, the dogs are of the ankle-biting variety, and there are more apartments and houses than places to hang out.