Visiting English Classes in a Mexican Pueblo
Linda and I both spoke Spanish fluently when we moved to Mexico, so naturally that’s the language that we use…
Our Adventures
Going to the Movies in Mexico
In the two years that I’ve lived in Mexico, I’ve never gone to the movies. It’s not that I don’t…
A Tale from Akumal Worth Sharing
After almost two years in Akumal, I have tried the majority of the restaurants in the area and I’ve narrowed…
Something I Found Interesting About the Expat Communities in Mexico
Anytime I include the word expat in an article, I inevitably receive emails from readers asking me what the word…
Moving to Mexico: What Happens When the Honeymoon Phase Ends?
For those of you who are not regular readers of the blog, allow me to give you some background here:…
Buying and Registering a New Car in Mexico
It’s Holy Week and the beaches are packed with both foreign and domestic tourists. It’s one of the few times…
Mexico: Our Experience Getting New License Plates
Pretty riveting title, isn’t it? I’m sure that more than a few readers have opted to skip over this article…
Our First Trip to the West Coast of Mexico
My wife and I take frequent mini-vacations around the Yucatan Peninsula exploring new areas and repeatedly visiting some of our…
Finding a New Purpose in Retirement
Since starting the blog less than 10 months ago, over 1,500 readers have contacted us directly to ask questions about…
Our Experience Getting Driver Licenses in Mexico
Since we are full time residents of Mexico and drive a car with Mexican license plates, we both got our…
Moving to Mexico: Expectations vs. Reality (Language)
Bienvenidos to the fourth post in the series where I compare our pre-move expectations to what actually happened. Today’s topic is…
Moving to Mexico: Expectations vs. Reality (Community and Friendships)
Prior to moving to Mexico in 2015, Linda and I had both formed certain expectations about what our lives would…
Moving to Mexico: Expectations vs. Reality (Food)
Bienvenidos to the second post in the series where I compare our pre-move expectations to what actually happened. Today’s topic is one of…
Moving to Mexico: Expectations vs. Reality (Housing)
Prior to moving to Mexico in 2015, Linda and I had both formed certain expectations about what our lives would…
How We Downsized Before Moving to Mexico
In preparation for our new life as expats, my wife and I got rid of 99% of our belongings and moved to Mexico…