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Best Places to Live in Mexico
Far from a complete list of "best" places to live in Mexico, what we have assembled are some of the more… [more]
What a great way to spend the day - the Free Animal Sterilization Clinic!!
We had three grown beach dogs and four puppies neutered in three trips to the clinic and back. And,… [more]
Best places to visit!
Been thinking about a "day trip," or had a hankering to check out the biosphere? Let our travel writer,… [more]
Things I wish I had known before I landed!
Numbers Mexican-style Dates are in the form DD/MM/YYYY. It takes a while to adjust to seeing them… [more]
Using Public Transportation in Mexico
by Catherine Burdine In Mexico, the public transportation system is very good. In fact, in many… [more]
Making it on Mexico Time!
by Ron Burdine First things first, when it comes to living in Mexico, it’s the weather and lifestyle… [more]
Buying Real Estate in Mexico
by Ron Burdine Before you decide you want to buy property in Mexico, we strongly suggest you try renting… [more]
Truckin' to Tulum!
by Ron Burdine After five days of driving from Denver, Colorado to Tulum, Mexico, I have arrived!… [more]
Uxmal and Chocolate
By Ron Burdine We got a late start from Tulum for our getaway weekend to Uxmal. The estimated drive… [more]
¡Viva México – la tierra del encanto!
Follow that burro!
by Layna Segall de Velez, Feature Writer When you drive through Xico Viejo, Veracruz, a small town 25 miles from Xalapa, you would swear you had stepped back in time and into an “John Wayne western. The narrow streets are tough to navigate with horses and burros tied to hitching posts along the main street. The trucks [...]
Uxmal and Chocolate
By Ron Burdine We got a late start from Tulum for our getaway weekend to Uxmal. The estimated drive time was about 4.5 hours and we were making good time as we passed through Valladolid. As we started out of Valladolid, the sun had just set on an unseasonably cool day at the end of [...]
Truckin’ to Tulum!
by Ron Burdine After five days of driving from Denver, Colorado to Tulum, Mexico, I have arrived! What follows is a recap of the high and lowlights of an interesting drive through a beautiful country. DAY 1: We (my brother-in-law, Rich, and I) left Denver at about 6 pm, and nearly made it to Amarillo, [...]
Putting down Canexican roots!!
by Layna Segall de Velez, Feature Writer Try as I may, I cannot pinpoint my favorite “neck of the woods” in Mexico. I have traveled throughout eleven states, to many pueblos, colonial cities and, of course, the astonishing beaches. I have melted at the remarkable beauty of the turquoise Caribbean waters, toured the Sea of [...]
How Safe is Mexico? Read the Facts!
Murder in Mexico – What a Joke!!
MURDER, OF COURSE, IS NOT A JOKE. This article is to bring attention to the statistical facts related to personal safety and murder rates when compared between the US and Mexico. For those of us that live in Mexico, it sometimes feels like a joke when compared to the reality of violence and … [Read More...]
Crime: USA vs Mexico
The following are opinions, arguments, and anecdotes from on-line American ex-pats in Mexico about the latest USSD Travel Warning for Mexico. From Gary and Donna's Pictorial Driving Guide to San Carlos, Mexico (http://www.mexicodrivingtips.com/) Look closely at the data for the … [Read More...]
Mexico Is Safe and Fun for Expats
"Bad press" is the name of the game for Mexico. The U.S. State Department travel "warning" begins with this caveat... "Millions of U.S. citizens safely visit Mexico each year for study, tourism, and business, including more than 150,000 who cross the border every day. The Mexican … [Read More...]
Mexico Style!!
Healthcare in Mexico
by Ron Burdine This is one of the best things about living in Mexico! The fact is that the healthcare here is very good and very affordable. A little back ground here. Mexico has been delivering great medical care for a long time now. You’d have to be living under a rock not to have … [Read More...]
Buying Real Estate in Mexico
by Ron Burdine Before you decide you want to buy property in Mexico, we strongly suggest you try renting in your destination of choice. And, you may want to try a few different areas before you decide where to settle down. Renting a place first is always a good idea. What you are expecting … [Read More...]
Phoning in Mexico is a challenge!
As reliant as we have all become on cell phones, it’s inconvenient to do without one even when we travel. Fortunately, you can buy a cheap cell phone for use in Mexico. Or, you can bring a compatible one and purchase a Mexican SIM card. You can buy minutes for pre-paid service in pharmacies, … [Read More...]
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