trulyd
American expat in Mexico
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Lives in Ajijic
Registration: 30 June 2013
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Tips and advice to thrive in Mexico by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Mexico? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
As a professor, I have studied foreign reitrement and expat migration to Mexico for over 15 years and while language is certainly important, successful living in Mexico or any other culture has more to do with openmindedness and appreciation for ... Read More
How is your climate, is it too hot or cold? by Nomaah
How is your climate, is it too hot or cold.
Sorry chapala Read More
How is your climate, is it too hot or cold? by Nomaah
How is your climate, is it too hot or cold.
Probably less. The lake capitals society. Is the largest expat group around so meeting people is very easy. Read More
How is your climate, is it too hot or cold? by Nomaah
How is your climate, is it too hot or cold.
The Lake Chapala area has one of the best climates in the world, and attracts both snowbirds in the winter months and sunbirds in the summer. During the rainy season it rains primarily at night leaving the days fresh and clear. San Miguel has a nice ... Read More
Utilities in SMA by fredzinos
Hi we are considering a trip to SMA with the eventual goal of selling a house in the USA and moving there. My question is about utilities. I understand the rates are much lower than in USA but wonder about reliability. Also, are water shortages a ...
Greetings, SMA and the Lake Chapala area offer great opportunities for retiring in Mexico but each has its own pros and cons. SMA is a larger city and offers more activities and night life options than LC, but traffic and congestion can be an issue ... Read More
Living with children in Mexico by mayasatya
Hello everyone! We are a couple with two children aged 5 and 10 Considering moving to Mexico We would like to know about communities of expats with children (not gated communities) Are there any home schooling groups? Any other info about living ...
My kids have been raised here since they were 2 and 3 and they are going into 4th and 5th grade now. In the Lake Chapala area they are only few good private school choices but San Miguel has much more. Either way, exposing your children to another ... Read More