| American expat Jim and his wife Carole are enjoying retirement in the Lake Chapala area of Ajijic in Mexico. Jim shares their reasons for moving south of the border, some of their favorite things to do there, and the most pleasant - and practical! - aspects of living in Mexico. |
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Jim & Carole's Mexico Adventures
A gringa cat-lover lives in Cancun, Mexico
An American expat who calls herself RiverGirl describes her gringa life in Cancun, Mexico, where she lives with her husband and their beloved pets. She describes her work, how she finds the locals, and the ups and downs of living in Cancun. |
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Mexico: Live in interesting times
| During the nearly eight years he's been living in Mexico, American-born Michael has certainly had the time to make his observations about the people, the place, and the culture. Life in Mexico as an expat certainly can be an interesting experience as Michael shows us here--without the help of any rose-colored glasses. |
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Teaching in Mexico City: Englishman David's Story
There were customs that David had to get used to when he first moved to Mexico from England almost ten years ago. But he has pretty much adjusted to life in Mexico City now, where he works as a translator and a teacher of English. Here he gives us a glimpse of his expat life in Mexico, where the people are friendly and the food is terrific. |
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The highs and lows of living in Cuernavaca, Mexico, according to American expat Julia
| Julia is a stay-at-home mom living with her husband in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Her willingness to learn more about various aspects of the local culture, such as the language and interpersonal relations, show in part just how she loves life in Mexico. Read on for more about lessons that Julia has learned about expat life in Mexico and for some tips on settling there. |
 Julia Taylor |
Sailing and publishing are the passions of American expat Bliss in San Carlos, Mexico
| To respect the people and the local culture, that's one of the tips that Bliss gives about living in Mexico. She and her husband moved from the USA to San Carlos last year, and every day is a learning experience. Bliss talks about things like their passion for sailing, their business, and improving her grasp of Spanish. |
 Bliss Cochran |
American expat Jill aims to help other women expats worldwide from where she lives in Mexico City, Mexico
| Jill, originally from the United States, has been living south of the border in Mexico, Mexico City, for some years now. Immersing herself in the culture by doing things like learning the language and appreciating the historical sites. Here she shares some interesting information on moving to Mexico, what the locals are like, the cost of housing and living, and some of her favorite things to do--including trying to help other women expatriates wherever they may be in the world. |
 Jill Anne Payonzeck Lengré |
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Read about how Canadian expat Brenda and her spouse are enjoying life in Guaymas, Mexico
| Brenda declares that she cannot say enough of how well she has been treated as a Canadian expat living in Guaymas, Mexico. Here, she recounts her experiences on things like what made her decide to move to Mexico and the cost of housing, and imparts some words of wisdom to those planning to make a similar move. |
 Brenda |
Moving south of the border to Xalapa, Mexico is a decision that US expat Chris does not regret
| The proximity to the USA, his land of birth, yet the totally different culture is one of the things that Chris appreciates about living in Xalapa, Mexico. Here, he explains some things that one should know before moving to Mexico, such as getting a visa and adapting to the local lifestyle. |
 Chris Brown |
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