| Canadian expat Mark is a stellar example of how moving to another country can be a successful venture, especially with enough planning, appreciation of another culture, and the determination to make it work. Here he shares his perspectives on living and working in Mexico, the businesses he and his business partner are running there, and what he and his wife think are the ups and downs of expat life in Mexico. |
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Retire and Invest in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
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Working Gringos in the Yucatan
| For American expats Ellen and Jim, Merida in the Mexican state of Yucatan has it all: a tropical climate, an abundance of recreational activities, and a wealth of opportunities to work and live comfortably. Read on for their experiences and adventures in Mexico, about the business they are running there, and about their desire to help other people appreciate life in the Yucatan. |
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Happily Settled in Alberta
| Englishwoman Louise has been wanting to live in Canada ever since she was a child, and now she's living that dream with her family in Alberta. Read her interview for her take on expat life in Canada, how she finds living with the people there, and how she wants to help other people with her expat coaching business. |
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After 10+ years in Asia: English teacher starts Study Abroad business in USA and couchsurfs the world; currently based in Saigon
| Learning to give and take, that's one of the things American expat Sam has learned from living in Asian countries like Vietnam. The lifestyle sacrifices he has had to make have been more than compensated by the beneficial, interesting, and eye-opening daily occurrences he has experienced since moving to Vietnam. Read on for more of what expat life in ever-awake Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) is like for this American businessman. |
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Interview with an American Expat Mom Living in Mexico's Playa del Carmen
| American expat Michele and her family have been living in Carmel del Playa, Mexico, for the past four years, where she and her husband are involved in the real estate business. Here she shares some aspects of their expat experiences in Mexico, including what she thinks of the "locals," the cost of housing, and why it's a good place to raise children. |
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Living in Lake Chapala: Canadian Expat Marie's Focus on Mexico
| The beautiful scenery, the abundance of sights to see and activities to do, and the warm, friendly people are only some of the many, many things Canadian expat Marie and her husband love about living in Mexico. Here, Marie shares her observations about living in the Lake Chapala area, her advice for those considering moving to Mexico, and the business they put up to acquaint others with Mexican life and culture. |
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Former Okie living in Tepoztlán, Morelos, México
| American expat Larry helps operate a spa in Mexico, where he moved to two years ago. Here he shares some of his business plans and gives some tips on moving to and living in Mexico. |
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The Expat Arc: An expat's journey over culture shock
| "A serial expat entrepreneur" is one description for Canadian Danielle, who now lives with her husband and son in Chennai, India. Here she describes her expat life in India, her thoughts and experiences about the local culture, and the book she's written about it. |
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Jim & Carole's Mexico Adventures
| 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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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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