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Instead of worrying about the water, taking public transportation or being in a narco-shoot-out (the dumbest worry of them all), suddenly not having access to cash is a far more common route to panic when traveling in a foreign country.
Read MoreFind financial peace in Mexico (or as I’ve heard it termed by expats, consider the no-brainer.)
Read MoreNovember, 2023 - After eight years going back and forth to Mexico, I can tell you with absolute confidence what you will need to take with you even while packing as little as possible.
Read MoreThe fascinating dualities of living in a Mexico as an foreigner are what makes every day an adventure for expats.
Read MoreAir BnB can come in handy. They also have significate downsides in Mexico.
Read MoreHow to use Ted Talks in Spanish effectively for language learning, and the Ted Talks in Spanish I like best after listening to each and every one.
Read MoreThe only thing we lacked here at Camp Mexico was the requisite element of silliness. Then pickleball came to town.
Read MoreEvery expat in Mexico has their Mexican Moments that keep daily life an adventure.
Read MoreHow to get the most out of Netflix wherever you are.
Read MoreOur sleep schedule was not established by our natural inclinations, but rather by the needs of industry in England over a century ago. Is that schedule best for you?
Read MoreThe justifications to learn a second language at 20 are very different from the reasons to learn post 55, and likely even more powerful.
Read MoreMany Americans who cannot afford quality assisted care in the U.S. are going across the border and finding it in Mexico.
Read MoreWhen traveling in Mexico, don’t make the mistake of ignoring or deriding regional music. Learning to appreciate regional Mexican music should be part of developing your new “mini-life” in Mexico.
Read MoreEveryone loves a day trip. Here are the side trips from the towns in Mexico most popular among expats to live.
Read MorePeople continue to inquire about the cost of America’s most expensive drugs. Here are the new additions to the list from inquires made since its publication in December, 2018.
Read MoreA change of environment can help you see yourself in new ways. The tools of personal reinvention as they apply to living in Mexico part-time or as a resident.
Read MoreHow your part-time or full time life in Mexico will likely be much easier on the planet.
Read MoreIf you decide to live in Mexico full or part-time during the summer months, don’t get caught flat-footed on how electricity is billed or your electric bill will be higher than your rent.
Read MoreUnlike in the U.S., where you often have to buy a new item if it breaks, in Mexico you can get it repaired. Here are a few things that make the process different and strangely satisfying.
Read MoreSurprising items you need for any longer term stay in Mexico, including special items for off season stays.
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