This and that and everything else once across the board

In Yucatan, but also in Guanajuato, I noticed that there are hardly any strollers with babies. And if there are babies, they are usually carried in blankets on the arm or in baby carriers on the front.

I find eating out in Mexico stressful: if the waitstaff doesn't constantly ask you if everything is okay, guaranteed some street vendor, sometimes even children, will come and try to sell you something. Eating in peace is impossible. Yes, they even come to the outdoor areas of the restaurants and are tolerated by the owners!

The same goes for the beaches in Yucatan. I am still considering whether I should make a sign for the future that says: I want to eat/relax in peace - no, I don't want to buy anything/I have too much luggage anyway. Please do not disturb! In Spanish of course. (No, I won't really do that).

There is no quark in Mexico.

The curbs are very high... impractical, since Mexicans are not that tall. Also bad for people with disabilities.

In Mexico, students wear school uniforms.

Mexicans are always up for a nice chat.

There is no chocolate bar here as we know it. I miss Milka and Ritter Sport.

Mexicans love constant background noise: in Yucatan, music blasts from every bar/restaurant/store/on the beach. In Guanajuato, the mariachi bands have taken over. Here in CDMX, it's the constant honking concert. Even on buses and ferries, the TV is constantly playing.

There are many stray dogs here, they are tolerated like cats are with us. Interestingly, you can hardly find any dog feces on the streets. And the dogs are friendly. They won't bother you. They are even allowed (in Yucatan) to go into cafes and restaurants to beg for food. And they are often fed by tourists and locals.

The garbage is simply placed in plastic bags by the roadside. There are no fixed garbage collection dates. Occasionally, there is some separation of organic, inorganic, and PET waste.

You don't have to worry about starving or being without medication in Mexico 😁, there are plenty of Oxxo and pharmacies!

Taking the collectives/local buses or the subway costs between 5 and 7 pesos. Mexicans over 60 years old don't pay.

As a starter for every main meal, tortilla chips or corn tortillas or both are served with various dips.

The largest shopping centers are called Chedraui or Soriana. Comparable to Real or Kaufland. Only they are nicer and cleaner.

I'm still looking for a small travel water kettle 🙁

My ultimate traveler's tip: if there is no refrigerator, use the air conditioning.

You can also wash clothes with dish soap.

Always with me: clothesline and bicycle locks to connect suitcases and backpacks, so that nothing gets lost/stolen during transport.

Instead of body lotion or something similar, I use sunscreen to moisturize after showering in the evening. Saves space in the luggage 😁

I sometimes use my socks to store pens, soap, or whatever. I can only wear one pair anyway 😁. You can also store eyeliner, hair ties, etc. in socks.