faunadocpam
MemberAmerican expat in South Africa
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About me
American
Lives in Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Speaks English, a little Spanish
Registration: 01 November 2018
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Banking Issues by Dave Cannon
Just got back from a meeting with BoA, really bad news. I will be relocating to Chapala area in a few month and am trying to arrange "money management". BoA in forms me that I can't have a ML or BoA account once I no longer have a ...
We live in South Africa and left the bulk of our money in our U.S. Schwab investment accounts. They will set you up with a debit card and a checking acct at Bank of New York. So we pay bills that need to be paid in USD (IRS!) from that acct and ... Read More
Let's make a wish for 2019! by Julien
/images/misc/expat-new-year-2019.gif The ½ûÂþÌìÌà team wishes you a Happy New Year 2019 ! Let's make a wish for this new year : the one that you all succeed in your expat projects, whether you are about to move or already ...
This morning we had two young bull elephants pulling up reeds from the pond and then moseying on. That's what I wish all of us. That we have a buddy for the journey and the freedom to roam. Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I think she meant you'd have trouble if you only had a temporary visa and planned to stay on illegally after it expired. But I imagine most of us will come on a permanent visa or be snowbirds keeping a base in the US or Canada. Read More
Finding homes to rent in Mexico by grasshopper51
Maybe some one can help me. Having made the decision to move, I'm running into the most difficulty in finding rental properties. I looked at some properties in Ensenada when I was there in October. Told the rental agent that I wanted to rent a ...
So smallworldls, that sounds very tempting but can you tell us a little something about life in Merida? Are there English speakers, English books and movies, American groceries, expat groups to ease the transition till we aculturate? Read More
Undiscovered expat heaven by faunadocpam
Outside of the coasts, SMA seemed like it was THE expat retirement spot. And then Ajijic became THE spot. Is there an up and coming location on its way to becoming the next hot spot? Not too popular or crowded yet, but with some access to ...
I will research Coatepec, thank you. I actually prefer torrential downpour to endless gray drizzle. Here summer is the rainy season. What a concept! To have it rain when you need to cool off, not when you're already freezing. And yes, I ... Read More
Undiscovered expat heaven by faunadocpam
Outside of the coasts, SMA seemed like it was THE expat retirement spot. And then Ajijic became THE spot. Is there an up and coming location on its way to becoming the next hot spot? Not too popular or crowded yet, but with some access to ...
Thank you so much - I will look into them! In 2014 (I think) my husband and I took a Road Scholar bus trip from San Diego down the baja peninsula to pet whales. It was an awesome trip and it felt like the deserts of baja were studded with little ... Read More
Undiscovered expat heaven by faunadocpam
Outside of the coasts, SMA seemed like it was THE expat retirement spot. And then Ajijic became THE spot. Is there an up and coming location on its way to becoming the next hot spot? Not too popular or crowded yet, but with some access to ...
This is a hard thing to get specific about because I have loved every place I've lived, and many of those moves were to an unknown city for a job. So I know wherever I land will be fine. But to stack the deck in my favor.... 1. Scenic natural ... Read More
Undiscovered expat heaven by faunadocpam
Outside of the coasts, SMA seemed like it was THE expat retirement spot. And then Ajijic became THE spot. Is there an up and coming location on its way to becoming the next hot spot? Not too popular or crowded yet, but with some access to ...
OK... But the question is, is there a place with the natural beauty of Lake Chapala, a private, rural town with little expat presence where I can become part of the community BUT within a couple hours of a thriving expat community when I crave ... Read More
Undiscovered expat heaven
Outside of the coasts, SMA seemed like it was THE expat retirement spot. And then Ajijic became THE spot. Is there an up and coming location on its way to becoming the next hot spot? Not too popular or crowded yet, but with some access to ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks! Ensenada is one of the towns on my shortlist - I like the idea of ocean view and the US border being near so I could get a "fix" of American life if need be. At the moment I'm leaning more towards Lake Chapala because it has ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks, Marty! I am definitely considering SMA for all the reasons you listed and I hope I can rent rather than buy... but it depends on the pets. Depending on how they get split up in the divorce I may be moving with 5 cats originally from the US ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
No, definitely not assisted living. My main concern is that there are activities I can do solo till I meet some people. Something like a senior center that offers talks or classes or day trips, movies, a bookstore or library in town. Ideally I ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I have lived in various parts of the U.S. all my life, most recently in a forest reserve in Puget Sound although I'm a native Californian. A year and a half ago I moved to South Africa with my husband and we bought an old farm in the ... Read More