Decades Later, I Still Wonder Why My High School Spanish Teacher Never Mentioned This
With less than two weeks until Christmas, I am running out of time to find the perfect gift for my…
Living in Mexico
Why Paying Your Car Registration Late in Mexico Can Sometimes Cost You Hundreds of Dollars More
First of all, if you have a vehicle registered anywhere in Mexico, I want you to burn the following date…
Mexico: Can the Police Lawfully Keep My Drivers License Until I Pay a Traffic Ticket?
This is a common question that I’m asked directly by readers of the blog and that I see pop up…
Mexico Relaxes the Requirements to Import Pets from the U.S. and Canada
For years, bringing your pets along with you on vacation to Mexico meant gathering a bunch of paperwork like health…
Moving to Mexico: Transitioning from Tourist to Resident
Linda and I had vacationed in Mexico over 30 times before we finally ended up moving here full time in…
Top 5 Gas Station Scams in Mexico (Video)
When we first moved to Mexico, I was surprised to learn that all of the gas stations were still full…
Mexico Creates a Guide of Procedures for Foreigners Who Want to Work There Legally
We get quite a few questions from readers about the laws, rules, requirements and procedures to lawfully work in Mexico….
What Happens Once the Mexican Consulate Approves Your Resident Visa? (Video)
We get a lot of questions from our readers about the procedures/paperwork involved in the second part of the residency…
Save Money in Mexico by Shopping During Buen Fin
As a thrifty retiree, I’m always looking for opportunities to save money — especially on big ticket items like electronics…
Mexico: How Much ‘Stuff’ Can You Bring Duty-Free and Which Items Are Exempt?
I’ve been getting quite a few questions from readers lately about how much “stuff” they’re allowed to bring into Mexico…
Our Neighbor’s Experience Getting Cataract Surgery in Mexico
I know from experience that our readers enjoy posts that contain detailed information about the cost and quality of medical…
The Mexican Law That Makes it Harder for Foreigners to Get a Job
We receive about a dozen emails from readers each month who tell us that their dream is to move to…
Our Friend’s Visit to a Private Hospital in Mexico
First of all, don’t assume from the picture of the ambulances above that our friend faced some major medical crisis….
Mexico: A Failed Attempt to Scam Me at a Gas Station Reveals a New Technique
No matter where you are in Mexico, the advice is the same when visiting a gas station — watch the…
Linda’s Experience Going to a Dentist in Mexico
We know that our readers — many of whom live outside of Mexico — are interested in articles about the…