Events Popular with Foreigners in La Paz
Below is a list of recurring events for expats in La Paz – the events I’m aware of. It’s current as of March 2024. Email me if you know of others to add to the list. These are free events where a large group of foreigners typically attend. Monday Tuesday Spanglish Conversation Club evenings at Mucho Gusto […]
Building a Custom Home in Mexico: Part 1
Introduction to Custom Homes in Mexico Building a custom home in Mexico, particularly in beautiful Baja California Sur, can be a dream come true. It allows you to design a home that fits your unique lifestyle and needs. This post and video are the first of three in a series about custom homes in Mexico. […]
Live Cheap in Mexico: The Ultimate Guide to House Sitting
Table of Contents Introduction to House Sitting in Mexico How Lisa Became a House Sitter The House Sitting Experience Benefits of House Sitting The Financial Aspect Challenges of House Sitting Who Should Consider House Sitting? Tips for Successful House Sitting FAQs Conclusion Useful Links Introduction to House Sitting in Mexico Living in Mexico can be […]
Arlene Burns Lives Part-Time in Mexico
https://youtu.be/9DgjpVhbULU Arlene, can you tell us a bit about your background and how you arrived at this point in your life? After studying geology in university, I bought a one-way ticket to New Zealand with $600 in my pocket. That trip sparked a 13-year adventure overseas, where I was based in Kathmandu, Nepal for 10 […]
Black, White or Brown: All Expats Are Welcomed in Mexico
https://youtu.be/iHNYDsmpfIM Black Americans like Tayler Ava Friar have found Mexico to be a more accepting country than many parts of the United States. Tayler talks about her experience living in Mexico as a Black woman. And she’s also an art historian, so she shares a little bit about Afro-Mexican history in this video. Mexicans have […]
Crossing Mexicali East Going North
Google Maps has a habit of directing people into the SENTRI lane when crossing the US border going north. So in this post, I wanted to share how to cross northbound, especially if you can’t use the SENTRI or Ready Lanes, at Mexicali East (AKA Calexico East.) How to cross Mexicali East traveling northbound Here’s […]
La Paz Traffic Laws 2022
Here are the traffic laws for the City of La Paz, Mexico updated in 2022 and translated to English. It may load slow because it’s a big file. Here are traffic fines for the city of La Paz, Mexico for 2023. Apologies for the badly translated document – this started as a scan of a […]
Qroo Paul is hurting my head
https://youtu.be/yBuq-QFT3_8 Qroo Paul just told me why I can’t understand native Spanish speakers: the subjunctive mood! I never knew it existed and it’s used A LOT! Sharing Is Caring: Facebook WhatsApp Email Print Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Skype Telegram WhatsApp Email Print Recent Posts: 11 Aug 2023 Article Worst butter in Mexico 06 Aug 2023 […]
Mexican men don’t drink margaritas?
https://youtu.be/xjpCAReeYK4 I’ve heard that Mexican men don’t drink margaritas. They drink beer or straight tequila. They also wear pants no matter how hot it is. Give me a margarita and a pair of shorts! Sharing Is Caring: Facebook WhatsApp Email Print Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Skype Telegram WhatsApp Email Print Recent Posts: 11 Aug 2023 […]
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Tour
https://youtu.be/Z3N1QLgBL-k Join Kat and I as we tour Puerto Vallarta to see different neighborhoods where gringos typically purchase homes. Sharing Is Caring: Facebook WhatsApp Email Print Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Skype Telegram WhatsApp Email Print Recent Posts: 11 Aug 2023 Article Worst butter in Mexico 06 Aug 2023 Article What You Need to Know (About […]
