Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Travel
July 7, 2025

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Mexico City

When it comes to art and culture, few cities rival what Mexico City has to offer. With over 150 museums, a never-ending list of events, and world-famous cuisine, the Mexican capital has grown into one of the hottest travel destinations. Additionally, its geographical location makes it a great option for American tourists, as a flight there can be as short as a couple of hours, making even a weekend getaway possible.

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Video
July 3, 2025

Record-Breaking Drone Show Lights up the Night Sky in China’s Tech-Forward Metropolis

Chongqing is one China's largest cities, and has emerged as its most futuristic metropolis over the last few years. Boasting ultra-modern skyscrapers and the world's largest monorail network, the city is also home to dazzling, record-breaking drone shows. Recently, a light show featuring over 10,000 individual drones broke the Guinness World Record for the Largest aerial image formed by multirotors/drones. “Today, the target to beat was 10,197 drones.

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Environment
July 1, 2025

3D-Printed Coral Reefs Are Restoring Mexican Caribbean Ecosystems

Cozumel is one of the top tourist destinations in Mexico, with up to 4 million cruise ship passengers visiting the island each year. However, this has had an effect on the ecosystems that attract visitors in the first place. Due to overtourism and climate change, there has been an increase in environmental stress as well as rising temperatures, leading to severe bleaching of coral reefs in the area.

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