ddfleming
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
Speaks English, Spanish improving
Registration: 12 March 2017
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Happy New Year 2020: 15 years with you! by Julien
Hi everyone, The 草榴社区 team wishes you a Happy New Year 2020! /images/misc/new-year-2020/new-year-en.jpg In 2020, 草榴社区 will turn 15. Fifteen years of life abroad, sharing experiences, adventures... and above all 15 ...
Feliz A帽o Nuevo! In September I launched the Overseas Life Redesign Podcast and completed 15 episodes for the first season. The second season starts next week and will feature expat business owners and entrepreneurs. Sharing the Stories has ... Read More
Biggest Challenge in Moving to Mexico
Looking for some feedback: What was your biggest challenge in the process of relocating/moving to Mexico? How did you solve it? What worked/didn't work? Please comment on this thread or private message me if you don't want to post a public ... Read More
long time resident seeks advice from other long-timers by CasaColibri
I refuse to call us "old-timers"! That brings up an image of toothless dotterers. (My apologies to any denture-wearers or jubilados... Is there a specific word in Spanish for long-time expats?? Like "sourdoughs in Alaska? ...
Two words come to mind: Social Media! it is FREE and can be used to target specific groups of people. You can also start a Group, or post in MANY of the MX focused groups.*** Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
YES! Without JUDGEMENT Please! Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
Wow! What a limiting point of view. We live in a Global Economy and technology allow us to work anywhere there is an internet connection. Usually epats have a much more positive outlook on life. Do you really need to impose limitation bias on ... Read More
Pets in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Mexico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Mexico? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
Sailed from California to Florida with 2 cats, going in and out of numerous ports. No issues except in Cabo san Lucas when the Inspector wanted to keep our original US health certificates. I refused, said she could have as many COPIES she wanted ... Read More
ATM fees, bank accounts, etc by MTinHCMC
Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ...
I found that ofx.com (formerly usforex.com) had a better exchange rate for money transfers than Xoom. Our accountant said there is no IVA (15% tax on all bank transactions) if we are transferring money from our US account to our own Mexican bank ... Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
So Sorry I haven't been on here lately! I was traveling and we are also very busy with our upcoming move to Mexico as it is happening next month! :D Please private message me for more info as VERY exciting developments are in the works with ... Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
I am a (non-practicing) California licensed business attorney and my husband is a retired electrical engineer. We have lived in FL for the past 4 years but are moving to MX in a couple of months. We purchased a vacation rental property last June, ... Read More