On Mexican Time

Mayle's charming memoir chronicles his move to rural Provence, France, and his humorous encounters with local customs, food, and the slower pace of life. Fans of "On Mexican Time" will appreciate the delightful cultural observations, the expat's perspective, and the warm, reflective tone of adapting to a new, picturesque environment.

This beloved memoir details Mayes's impulsive purchase and renovation of an old villa in Tuscany, Italy, and her immersion into Italian culture, food, and landscape. Readers who enjoyed Cohan's appreciation for a new culture and beautiful surroundings will find a kindred spirit in Mayes's lyrical prose and heartfelt exploration of finding a home abroad.

Chris Stewart's hilarious account of buying a remote farm in Andalusia, Spain, and his family's adventures adapting to rural Spanish life, complete with quirky neighbors and challenging landscapes. The book shares Cohan's witty narrative voice, the "fish out of water" experience, and a deep, often humorous, dive into local culture.

Gilbert's iconic memoir follows her journey of self-discovery across Italy, India, and Indonesia after a personal crisis, seeking pleasure, devotion, and balance. While more focused on personal transformation, its themes of travel, cultural immersion, and finding one's path resonate strongly with the reflective and introspective aspects of "On Mexican Time."

A delightful memoir of Durrell's eccentric family's move to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s, focusing on his childhood adventures observing nature and the local inhabitants. This book offers a charming, observational, and often humorous look at adapting to a new, idyllic environment, echoing Cohan's appreciation for a slower, more connected way of life.

Australian journalist Sarah Macdonald's candid and often humorous account of her reluctant move to India with her boyfriend, navigating the cultural shock, spiritual awakenings, and daily chaos of Delhi. Fans of "On Mexican Time" will appreciate the honest "fish out of water" perspective, the cultural analysis, and the journey of learning to embrace a profoundly different way of life.

Bryson's witty and affectionate travelogue recounts his farewell tour of Britain before returning to the US, offering hilarious observations on British life, history, and quirks. While not an expat memoir, Bryson's keen eye for cultural detail, engaging narrative voice, and humorous reflections on a place he deeply knows will strongly appeal to readers who enjoy Cohan's observational style.

Helen Russell's engaging memoir details her move from London to rural Jutland, Denmark, and her year-long quest to understand the secrets behind Danish happiness and hygge. Readers will find a similar blend of cultural immersion, personal reflection, and humorous observations on adapting to a new country and its unique customs, much like Cohan's experience in Mexico.

Gopnik's collection of essays chronicles his family's five-year sojourn in Paris, offering a sophisticated and often humorous look at French culture, parenting, and the expatriate experience. Like Cohan, Gopnik provides a thoughtful and intimate perspective on living abroad, blending personal anecdotes with keen cultural observations that will resonate with fans of "On Mexican Time."

This book, also by Tony Cohan, serves as a companion or follow-up to "On Mexican Time," delving deeper into his and his wife's continued life in San Miguel de Allende and their evolving relationship with Mexico. Fans will appreciate the direct continuation of themes, the familiar narrative voice, and the further exploration of cultural immersion and the challenges and joys of expatriate life in Mexico.