A Resource For Expat Lifestyles in Mexico
Here’s where you’ll find the some of the best surfing beaches in the world. And, the well-known, glamour beaches, like Acapulco, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and, of course, the surfer haven of Sayulita. The Pacific coast of Mexico is rugged terrain falling into beautiful, and sometimes dangerous, beaches. If the ocean is your bag, [...]
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, [...]
MURDER, OF COURSE, IS NOT A JOKE. This article is to bring attention to the statistical facts about the murder rate in Mexico. For those of us who live in Mexico, the emphasis in the US press on how violent and murderous Mexico is and the total lack of context, seems a joke when compared to the reality of [...]
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 [...]
Quality, low cost healthcare is one of the perks to living in Mexico. A doctor visit is generally in the range of $200.00 – $400.00 pesos. The cost is so low, many people just pay out of pocket or apply for the national health insurance through IMSS to cover these routine visits. To cover catastrophic [...]
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 and the reality of life [...]
by Ron Burdine First things first, when it comes to living in Mexico, it’s the weather and lifestyle that attracts most of us. Okay, that, and the cost of living. The thought of living out our years on “Mexico” time, lounging on a pristine beach, or in a quiet colonial town, is indeed alluring. And, [...]
by Layna Segall de Velez, Feature Writer R2 has been an intrepid, adventurous husband providing me with the opportunity to explore more than 20 countries whether, for his work, or for our own pleasure. This is why I am willingly sucked into a vortex of craziness when he gets a “brilliant” idea. Who can forget [...]
Our Mexico Trip/Tour expert Candice Carboo-Ofulue is a cultural journalist from London. Even in her early years as a twitchy toddler, Candice lived to travel. By day, she and her gremlin, Fluffy, adventured into the exotic world that was her Grandmother’s garden, overturning rocks in search of fossils and discovering wonderful species of bird. At [...]
Layna Segall de Velez has had a “love affair” with Mexico since her first trip when she was 18, so much so she married the “love of her life” (who is, not incoincidentally, Mexican) four years ago on the cliffs overlooking the ocean in Mismaloya, Jalisco. Her work is featured on a National blogging website called Not A [...]
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