What to Take to Mexico for an Extended Stay Off-Season
You have a multitude of reasons to take an extended stay off-season if considering expat life. Here’s a list of what to take (most of which apply year-round).
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The "Two Wolves" of Mexico
Every country has two wolves within it.
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 MoreWhat You May Be Doing Wrong in Your Google Searches
I personally felt very silly not realizing this fact about finding information on line about services in another country. It makes a big difference in your results.
Read MoreThe Life-Altering Antidote to Job-Hunting for the Over 55: Moving to Mexico
When do you fold your hand and try another table?
Read MoreA Social Faux Pas That Will Immediately Lose You Friends in Mexico
I've never seen this faux pas written in guides to Mexico. It should be. It's cost many a friendship in Mexico.
Read MoreThis America Hurts Too Much to Watch - Why I Can't Wait to Return to Mexico
Coming back means seeing the continual decline of America's middle-class every day. It hurts too much to watch.
Read MoreHigh Costs of Home Health Care: Could Mexico Be the Answer?
Over 10 million people in the U.S. are caring for someone in their home, many of them worrying about their own retirement savings at the same time. Could living in Mexico be the answer?
Read MoreWhat Does the Mexican Healthcare System Have to Do with Cooking Videos?
I'm changing the blog format a little to incorporate the serious (healthcare in Mexico) with the not-so-serious (like cooking and sexy music).
Read MoreHow to Live in Mexico Without Spanish
No joke, you really don't need Spanish to live in Mexico. Probably most expats who live there, and happily, have nothing more than "operational Spanish." That and these few tips will help you if you're linguistically challenged.
Read MoreSaving Your Skin With Botanical Remedies in Mexico
The sun will not be denied in Mexico so I went out to botanically address the dermatological sins of my youth in Southwest Oklahoma.
Read MoreMy Appendectomy in Mexico - The Good News
What could you expect from a hospital experience in Mexico? Last week I found out.
Read MoreWhy Do We Only Compare Our Quality of Life to the Worst in the World?
Sharing cultures via Skype language exchange doesn't mean that your culture always comes out on top. Why everyone should have weekly conversations with people from Europe, Australia, Canada or Japan.
Read MorePlay the Field First When Deciding Where to Live in Mexico [Video]
[Video] Try different neighborhoods and living styles before deciding on your "true love."
Read MoreOn Writing a Book in Mexico
You can definitely "get 'er done" in another country, whether it's writing a book, developing a business plan, or creating a new career.
Read MoreHow Science Proves Living in Mexico Will Make You a Better Person
Yes, Mexico can make you a better person and here's the science that can prove it.
Read MoreHow to Hang Out in Mexico
How do you hang out with your friends?
Read MoreMusic Transcends Language
Music that will make you want to learn Spanish.
Read MoreThings Not To Say to a Mexican
Conclusions about the differences between American society and Mexican are tougher to nail down than you think, as my friend Julian made abundantly clear.
Read MoreYour Divorce, Your Friendships, and Your New Expat Life
Expat life can be very appealing after a divorce...but what about your friends?
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