If you’re a fan of LCD Soundsystem’s artsy, super-danceable, punk/disco music with occasionally hilarious lyrics… you do not want to miss the kickoff to their 2024 tour happening — unbelievably— in our fair city of Guadalajara in late March. I feel positively giddy that the band chose Guadalajara as one
For expats moving to Mexico with pets, there is a steep learning curve. If you haven’t read my previous post on how to move your pets to Mexico in 2024, I recommend that you start there. In this post you’ll learn about living with pets in Mexico, including: Buying Healthy
An expat lifestyle doesn’t work for everyone. Learn the six traits you need to live successfully in Mexico as a foreigner.
Perhaps you’ve never imagined moving to another country to improve your finances (or living standard). But the fact is, you can. In this post, I’ll share how we’ve saved upwards of $4,800 USD per month by moving to Mexico from the U.S. The concept behind this opportunity is sometimes referred
For expats, the future direction of the US dollar to Mexican peso exchange rate is a hot topic. Virtually all of the predictions for a weaker peso by the end of 2023 turned out to be wrong (including mine). As a former Wall Street equity analyst and now an amateur
This post is for those seeking practical tips and guidance on moving their dog or cat to Mexico. NOTE: These are the only animals the Mexican government considers pets. As expats living in Guadalajara since 2022, we have first-hand experience bringing cats into Mexico by land. To be honest, moving
UPDATE: It seems there will be no Corona Capital Guadalajara festival this year after all. While there has been no official announcement, details have emerged from event promoters that difficulty obtaining permits for the event, combined with a “complicated” and “fickle” local audiences have contributed to the demise of this, and
I’m always looking for new tools that make daily tasks easier, faster, or more enjoyable. That said, I could not have imagined how many mobile apps I’d begin using to help with situations in Mexico I’d never confronted back in the States. Below are seven tools (dare we call them”expat
Many gringos have moved to Mexico recently for economic reasons, i.e. they’re feeling priced out of a comfortable life in the States (or Canada) and decide that the grass has to be greener south of the border. But is stuff cheaper in Mexico? While the overall cost of living in
Every expat I know loves the incredible food here in Mexico. Whether it’s fine dining or street eats, food in Mexico is fresh, delicious, of high quality, and affordable. But many non-natives who call Mexico home are well-traveled foodies for whom variety is the best of all worlds. Fortunately, we
