Airline Baggage Theft Not Just Expensive Items
Updated November 2023 - A suitcase theft reminds me that true value of an item is in the eye of the beholder. How to prevent heartbreak.
Read MoreThe Simple Pleasure of Getting Things Repaired In Mexico
Unlike 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 MoreGrounding Rituals for the Part-Time Expat Life
Smudging, an ancient American Indian ceremony said to cleanse people and places of lingering negative energy, sounded like the perfect grounding ceremony for anyone living part-time in Mexico.
Read MoreSurprising Things You Need to Pack for Your Trip to Mexico
Surprising items you need for any longer term stay in Mexico, including special items for off season stays.
Read MoreMy New Book: The Mexico Solution - Saving Your Money, Sanity, and Quality of Life Through Part-Time Life in Mexico
It’s finally here! The Mexico Solution: Saving Your Money, Sanity and Quality of Life Through Living Part-Time in Mexico, your guide to living the best of both worlds.
Read MoreQuerétaro: One of Mexico’s Best Kept Secrets
The City of Querétaro is gaining the reputation as Mexico’s new hot spot. A native gives us a few pointers about food, cool things to do, and shopping.
Read MoreHow Machista Is Mexico?
Is Mexico machista? If so, how will affect you as a foreign resident in Mexico?
Read MoreTest Driving Part-Time Life in Mexico by House Sitting
Updated January 2020 - House-sitting can be a terrific way to experience your prospective expat town as a local would, and save a lot of money on housing during a long term stay.
Read MoreAnother Installment of Prices of America's Most Expensive Drugs in Mexico
I’ve been at it again, researching more of America’s priciest drugs and what they cost in Mexico, The U.S. costs represent a level of greed that drug companies do not even try to hide anymore. The good news is that the American public, thanks to news outlets, are becoming better educated about just how corrupt the system is.
Read MoreCancún - What to See and What to Skip
Cancún’s reputation as a Spring Break destination obscures its potential for the part-time expat.
Read MoreMy Review of the Language Learning Site Italki
The lovely interface of the italki language learning site captivated me. Would the lessons be as good as the site?
Read MoreDo You Need to Own a Car at Home If You Live Part-Time in Mexico?
Updated October 2020 - If you are thinking about living in Mexico part-time, what to do about a car in the US is just as important as what to do about a car in Mexico. Here are things to consider when deciding whether to keep your car.
Read MorePuerto Vallarta - A Resort or Real Mexico?
Puerto Vallarta offers full -time and part-residents the luxuries of resort life year-round.
Read MoreWhy You Should Never Bake in Mexico
Updated January 2020 - I take a controversial stand on an issue of vital concern to me in Mexico - the quality of baked goods in Mexico (I’m glad I don’t have a comments section).
Read MoreTwo Keys to Setting Up a Mini-Life in Mexico
Updated January 2023 - Two key habits will ensure that the weeks leading up to your departure for Mexico are spent with friends, not washing windows.
Read MoreWake Up Your Dormant Creativity in San Miguel De Allende
Are people drawn to San Miguel de Allende because they are already creative, or does living in Mexico make them more creative?
Read More2022 Best Spanish-Language Series on Netflix
As Netflix adds more and more foreign movies to its fare, these series from Spain will expand your Spanish and your horizons.
Read MoreThe Fascinating History of La Malinche (and Why Gift-Giving Is More Fun in Mexico)
Updated October 2023- Mexico’s legends make their way into everyday life in Mexico. The story of La Malinche is one of the most enduring.
Read MorePersonal Services to Load Up On in Mexico
Updated February 2022 - Any trip back to the U.S. is preceded by a wild spending spree in Mexico.
Read MoreRecommendations from Mexican Pharmacies Might Be Different from Home
November 2023 - What to expect from pharmacists' recommendations and how they differ from recommendations at home.
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