Mexico: Why Some People Pay Up to 380% More Per Kilowatt of Electricity
When we first moved to Mexico, I was surprised that so many of our fellow expats were obsessed with how much electricity…
Living in Mexico
Opening a Bank Account in Mexico: Benefits and Requirements
If you’re planning on calling Mexico home, you might want to think about opening a bank account here – just…
Life in Mexico: Discovering Hidden Discounts
When I lived in Florida, I rarely encountered a business that would give a discount just for living locally. The…
What’s the Deal with the Milk?
A few weeks ago, I was in a grocery store in Tulum, Mexico when I overheard two Americans talking next to…
8 Things to Consider Before Taking Your Car to Mexico
Readers often ask me whether or not they should take their car with them when they move to Mexico. Although I…
New to Mexico? Some Useful Information About Fletes y Mudanzas
Before moving to Mexico, Linda and I both drove cars with limited storage capacity. That means that if we wanted…
Moving to Mexico? Better Get WhatsApp
Before we moved to Mexico, neither of us had ever heard of the messenger application called WhatsApp. That’s probably because…
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 Mexico Is Improving its Police
Readers of the blog frequently contact me to ask about crime and personal safety here in Mexico. Until now, I have…