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
Living in short-term rentals for our first six months in Mexico we didn’t have to think about or deal with service providers for electricity, water, gas, or garbage. Moving into a place of our own, we had to figure out how to work with an array of public and private
If you’re thinking about relocating to Mexico, save yourself a boatload of stress while protecting your cash by getting a few financial matters in order first. This post will discuss four smart money moves to make before you move to Mexico. Before you can legally relocate, you must get qualified
Years ago when I was a university student (and later in grad school) I studied Italian and spent two stints living and working in Italy. In the process, I developed proficiency in the language. Now that I’m over 50 and living full-time in Mexico, my new challenge is learning Spanish.
Mexico’s capital — or CDMX as it’s known locally — is a playground of cultural riches, superb dining, and vibrant nightlife. We absolutely love visiting here, despite the insane traffic, air pollution, and earthquake risk. I mean, where else can you eat delicious tacos, sing karaoke with drag queens, or
The Xolo dog known in ancient Aztec times as the Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced “show-lowitz-QUEENT-lee”), has a storied history dating back more than 3,500 years. Its traditional name is a mouthful and the result of merging two words in the Aztec language — Xolotl (god of lightning) and itzcuintli (dog). So… why all
At the risk of stating the obvious, one of the keys to living well in Mexico is staying healthy. Living in a vibrant, major city like Guadalajara with so many modern conveniences, it’s easy to forget that there are deadly pathogens only a mosquito bite away. Even in the age
If you’re new to Mexico and only shopping in chain stores, I’m afraid you’re really missing out. One of the coolest things about living here is the colorful array of street markets that pop up in different neighborhoods on different days of the week. Those who read my last post
As a newly arrived expat trying to figure out how to grocery shop in Mexico, you’ll soon encounter the word tianguis, derived from the Nahuatl word tiyānquiztli meaning ‘open-air market.’ For those not well-versed in Mexico’s pre-Hispanic era, Nahuatl was the common language used by the indigenous people of the
