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Summer is still in full swing, but the threat of fall is looming. As the sun begins to set on the season, we have our eye on an exotic new romance: Mexico City. Charming and sophisticated, Mexico City is also unexpectedly chill (seriously, it rivals the laid back beach resorts that tourists usually choose). Complicated, […]

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The news of Mexico City Metro’s new “penis seat” has gone viral—and it’s for all the right reasons. Now more than ever, people are aware of the risk women in Mexico City must assume when they take public transit. According to research done by the Mexican government, 65 percent of women report they have been groped, catcalled or otherwise harassed […]

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When it comes to beach travel, my typical checklist is a little unimaginative (think: quality restaurants, good nightlife, beautiful beaches and modern gym facilities). But this year I wanted to step outside my comfort zone—go off the usual vacation grid, disconnect from my screens and get Zen with some relaxing meditation. Toronto-based travel agency Room […]

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  Like its east coast cousin Cancun, Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas has a rep for going wild during spring break. While that scene still thrives downtown where the nightclubs cluster, the city is also chic ‘n’ chill enough to draw Jennifer Aniston back year after year. On a recent trip to the tip of the […]

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Last week, Toronto launched its newest dining hotspot with a margartia-fuelled patio party. El Catrin, named for the dapper Mexican skeleton-in-a-suit icon, is a mix of family-friendly dining and stylish fiesta, located in an expansive space in the Distillery District.

Aside from its name, the decor at El Catrin features many takes on Day of the Dead imagery, from miniature shadowboxes to an impressive multi-dimensional mural. Created by Mexican street artist Oscar Flores, the vibrant work was photographed by party-goers throughout the night just as frequently as the food. (We were so enamoured with the mural we wanted to take it home with us!) Equally impressive was the rest of the restaurant’s design: oversized, laser-cut lampshades, rustic tiling and fluoro-bright tables and chairs make El Catrin stand out from the rest.

If you’ve ever gone on a tropical vacation and fallen more in love with local TV shows than the beach, listen up: Mexico is producing a Spanish version of Gossip Girl. Dubbed Gossip Girl Acapulco, we were first delighted by the discovery of pictures of the cast and today our glee came full circle with the release of five minute teaser trailer for the show.

You don’t even need to speak Spanish to follow along, as Gossip Girl Acapulco seems to borrow its plot from the original. However, the streets of New York City have been replaced with beaches, palm trees and infinity pools, all the characters drive top-down BMWs and Gossip Girl herself has lost the blog and now relies on Twitter to spread salacious intel. (And uses some pretty good hashtags while doing so, like #KillMeNow and #LuckyBitch.)

While we’re pretty much hooked, the style on Gossip Girl Acapulco does leave us wanting more. Sofia (Serena) doesn’t have the same flowing hair and seems to only wear casual beach cover-up dresses. And there’s not even a single shot of Barbara (Blair) in the teaser! (Perhaps the costume department is still busy sourcing headbands?) We will give points to Max (Chuck), though, because he looks just as dapper as his New York counterpart with an extra dose of Nacho Figueras-esque polo player charm. Watch the full trailer below and let us know: are you excited for a full episode of Gossip Girl Acapulco to air?