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
During our first six months in Guadalajara living in Airbnbs, owners took care of basic utilities and internet service. So when we finally landed a place of our own and needed to get connected, we felt like fish out of water. Choosing a provider. We’re a household of two internet
This year marks the 13th year of the popular Buen Fin retail event held across Mexico. The 2023 edition spans four days, kicking off on November 17 and wrapping up on the 20th. What the heck is Buen Fin? This popular retail sales event is known for offering discounts
For those of you who read my last post on expat health options in Mexico, welcome back. Whether you decide to buy health insurance valid in Mexico or not, another challenge all expats face is finding local doctors to care for you in your time of need. In your home
So you’ve decided to embark on a new adventure and become an expat… Huzzah! If you’ve aged out of your 30s, one thing that may strike fear in your heart is dropping a familiar health insurance plan, existing doctors, and even a trusted pharmacist when making the move. Besides eating
For many American expats — whether short-timers or long-haulers — there are times when you need to get U.S. mail physically sent to you in Mexico. As temporary residents in Mexico, we have a U.S.-plated car here in Guadalajara. That means we receive annual registration renewal notices (and renewal stickers!)
“Live Well” isn’t just the name of my blog. It’s also my life philosophy. I mean, why waste your days pinching pennies and following the same old boring routines, missing out on life’s great pleasures? I’m in it for the experiences, and Guadalajara certainly delivers. For aspirational expats contemplating a
Before relocating to Mexico, I was convinced that an unlimited mobile plan for voice, text, and data with Cricket Wireless would satisfy all of my communication needs, based on the recommendations of several expats. (We dumped Verizon upon learning they would cut us off after a few months if most
If you earn and/or keep most of your money in bank accounts outside of Mexico, moving funds here only as needed, this post is for you. Keep reading to learn the most economical ways to move money from the U.S. to Mexico. Whether you need money to pay recurring expenses
A little over a month ago I posted about the process to obtain an RFC number in Jalisco, and why an expat would need one. Since then, we’ve discovered a new requirement for some residents attempting to get an RFC number in Zapopan. My husband visited SAT earlier this month
