Mexico Immigration Process 2023
https://youtu.be/Q8rSXSc6uP0 If you plan on moving to Mexico in 2023, the first step is to get your temporary or permanent residency. This is a 3 step process with deadlines and fees at each point. It’s not difficult, but it helps to have someone guide you through the process. And it can be a real time-saver […]
Rat Poop in our Casa?
https://youtu.be/4NurMgfntGU We thought we found rat poop all over our house in Mexico. But, it turns out it was only gecko poop. Find out how to tell the difference between rat poop and gecko poop. We bought rat traps after seeing the “rat poop” all over our house. But a little research (after catching zero […]
Is Moving to Mexico a Fatal Move?
https://youtu.be/_dsXykgSk7c Mexico has a high murder rate. That’s a fact. Should it scare expats or retirees looking to move to Mexico? In my opinion, no. In this video, I share why I think that. I don’t believe that moving to Mexico is a fatal move – as long as you are smart about it. Violence […]
He Lost His DREAM JOB, but Found His DREAM LIFE in San Miguel de Allende
https://youtu.be/jGBUfPjAGh0 When Michael Solof lost his dream job in the US, he found his dream life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Michael was the curator of a comic book museum until the collection was purchased by the US Library of Congress. Out of a job, Michael looked at international living, trying a few options […]
Life in Mexico Vlog: Brighton in Paradise
https://youtu.be/1xONpRHTuD0 It’s parody time! This time I try out Mexico Vlog style, sharing what I’ve been up to in the past week. In the style (my best attempt) of YouTuber Shaun in Paradise.) Shaun is a YouTuber I met in Puerto Vallarta this summer. He’s got a great vibe (he’s a professional surfer, what else […]
Merry Christmas from La Paz Mexico
https://youtu.be/WTwTDSuRbjs Merry Christmas Mexico style. Kat and I share a quick message about how we spent X-mas in La Paz. Support this channel by buying me a margarita over at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AlmostRetired Sharing Is Caring: Facebook WhatsApp Email Print Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Skype Telegram WhatsApp Email Print Recent Posts: 11 Aug 2023 Article Worst butter […]
Stop saying AMERICAN?
https://youtu.be/RlbbfFQlApE Stanford University released a list of words that are potentially harmful and some people from the United States had hissy fits. Elon Musk being one of them. “American” was on the list because it’s often used to describe people from the United States, and forgets that there are another 40-something countries on the two […]
Vet Care in Mexico
https://youtu.be/XqBKDU-TYoQ What can you expect from a veterinarian in Mexico? Great service at less than half the cost compared to the US. If you’re thinking about retiring in Mexico (or just moving to Mexico) with your pets, you’re probably wondering what life will be like for Fido (or in our case, Nugget, our rescue Golden […]
Yes, The Turtles Have Kat’s iPhone
https://youtu.be/yi4O2Qbumao Replacing a lost iPhone in Mexico is tougher than I imagined. In our case, we know exactly where it is – it’s at the bottom of the turtle pond at the Serpentario in La Paz, Mexico. Kat couldn’t be the first gringa to permanently loan her phone to some turtles, right? Turns out there […]
Don’t forget to pay Christmas Bonuses! IT’S THE LAW IN MEXICO
https://youtu.be/AFJJAYFmQpg Aguinaldos are mandatory Christmas bonuses that you need to pay any domestic helpers (or employees) before December 20th of each year. Mexicans depend on this additional payment at the end of the year and it’s required by law in many situations. Then there are also tips that are common and expected at the end […]
