A Resource For Expat Lifestyles in Mexico
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 [...]
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 [...]
by Layna Segall de Velez, Feature Writer While the stories I read in the media sadden and discourage me, hearing about what is happening in his own country must be heartbreaking for my R2. Please don’t for a second think we take the tragedies lightly and our hearts go out to the families of the people [...]
Average Lifestyle rating: B+ (range C+ to A+) Home to one of Mexico’s largest American ex-pat communities, San Miguel de Allende, at the beginning of the 20th century was in danger of becoming a ghost town. It was snatched from the jaws of obscurity in the 1930s and 40s when its colonial structures were “discovered” by foreign artists who promptly [...]
We got this story from friends, Mark and Cindi from Colorado, about a trip they made one Thanksgiving Holiday to their beautiful condo in Puerto Aventuras: We made it here, almost without issue yesterday. Parking and getting through Denver International was a piece of cake, the flight was good. At the Cancun airport, we had our passports checked, and then went to [...]
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