The U.S.-Mexico Border: Laredo & Nuevo Laredo

Last night, I walked across the border into Mexico (Nuevo Laredo). This morning, back on the U.S. side, I visited the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum—a fascinating spot that tells the story of how this region (after Texas' independence) briefly tried to secede before being suppressed by the Mexican government. For lunch, I had ramen on the U.S. side—Asian food here is generally better (at least I didn’t get food poisoning like that time I tried "Japanese" food in San Salvador…). In the afternoon, I crossed back into Mexico and explored local shops: • Small groceries 🛒 • Affordable dentists 🦷 (way cheaper than the U.S.) • Pharmacies 💊 (same—huge price difference) • Casual eateries 🌮 Locals told me many Americans live in Mexico but work in the U.S.—saving tons thanks to Mexico’s lower cost of living. (Cancún’s an exception—prices are inflated by tourists.) Safety? Media overhypes the danger. Of the 12 border cities I’ve visited, only one felt sketchy—the rest were perfectly safe and pleasant. Museum Rec: Chamizal National Park in El Paso—it covers how the U.S. and Mexico resolved border disputes, a story rarely told in history books. #BorderLife #Laredo #NuevoLaredo #TravelMexico #USMexico #HiddenHistory #BudgetLiving