Frank & Lissette from Canada left Canada in 2014 and have been full-time travelers ever since. Check out what their interview with Amy Jones and she has to say about Merida, Yucatan. Mérida is a popular place for people who are moving to Mexico. But do you know that 50% of expats return to their […]
Price of the dollar TODAY March 8, 2024 in Mexico: Peso continues to advance after employment data in the US
Find out how much the peso is against the dollar when buying and selling in banks in Mexico, such as Banco Azteca, BBVA, Citibanamex, Banorte, among others. When operations began TODAY, March 8, the dollar was selling for up to 18.10 pesos over the counter in banks. Meanwhile, the interbank exchange rate stands at 16.81 […]
BBQ Boy and Spanky interview Rusell Blake about “Retirement Secrets in Mexico”
It’s rare that I get to interview bestselling authors. Russell is pretty much famous, having sold over 4 million books worldwide in the fiction genre. But he’s also an expert on Mexico and wrote “Retirement Secrets of Mexico” which covers everything you need to know about retiring in Mexico. But this is much more than […]
What to Know Before You Travel. Medicare Coverage in Mexico
As you prepare to travel abroad, it’s important to note that Medicare usually does not cover healthcare costs abroad. Healthcare costs incurred while traveling internationally are generally the responsibility of the traveler. Medicare drug plans do not cover any prescription drugs you purchase while traveling internationally. However… Original Medicare Does Offer Coverage Outside the U.S. […]
The impact of gentrification on locals in Mexico and 5 things expats should stop doing
Hi, I’m Jeremy Albelda, a 36-year-old entrepreneur living in Mexico City. I want to share my story and some tips with you. This is based on a conversation I had with a journalist. It’s been shortened and simplified for clarity. I grew up in Philadelphia and moved to Roma Norte, Mexico City in 2015. My […]
The Secrets of Happiness in Mexico Revealed by the Experts
If you’re wondering how happy you would be living in Mexico, you’re not alone. Many people have the same question, and we wanted to help you find the answer. That’s why we asked the experts for their opinions; both expats who moved here and Mexicans who were born and live here. They have seen us […]
We moved to Mexico from Texas and have never been happier.
We’re saving $2,000 a month and can even afford to go to the dentist. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with social-media managers Braelyn, 31, and Spencer Stone, 27, about moving to Mérida, Mexico, in 2022 after becoming unable to afford life in Houston, Texas. The conversation has been edited for length and […]
Mortgages for foreigners who want to live in Mexico
The importance of housing financing for foreigners The rest and retirement housing market for foreigners coming to Mexico must be protected. Today, it is a sector that can easily begin to experience constant growth of more than 10% over the next few years in certain attractive destinations in the country. Foreigners looking to move to Mexico […]
Amy moved to Merida from Dallas and she talks about hospitality (VIDEO)
My heart aches when I’m not here! I love living in Merida, Mexico. Yucatecans Are The NICEST People, and it will surprise you! Amy moved to Merida from Dallas and she talks about the Yucatecan’s hospitality towards foreigners. Angel was born and raised in Tabasco but moved to Yucatan years ago and also agrees that […]
What’s It Really Like to Live in Mexico? – International Living
Imagine somebody asks you, “What’s it like to live in the United States of America?” Your answer will be very different if you live in New York City… rural Montana… suburban Maryland… Because the U.S. isn’t really one place. In the same way, those of us living in Mexico recognize there are many Mexicos. There’s […]