RandomCoolzip
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 26 January 2021
Driving on Mexico by wgregg12354
This is a question I just have no idea on. I am wondering do people take there cars down with them to Mexico from the U.S. when living there. Or do most go without cars. Or do they get a scooter or some such thing? Thanks.
Yup, didnt mean to imply that getting a Mx drivers license was automatic when your USA one expires.. Its an easy process to get the Mx one. You need one or the other which is still valid. And you can have both at the same time. I dont know about ... Read More
Driving on Mexico by wgregg12354
This is a question I just have no idea on. I am wondering do people take there cars down with them to Mexico from the U.S. when living there. Or do most go without cars. Or do they get a scooter or some such thing? Thanks.
I only know about cars, not scooters or motorcycles: Purchasing a Temp. Import Permit (TIP) is required at the border. It was about $350 when I went through in 2016. That fee is refunded if you leave Mexico before your visa expires. If you over-stay ... Read More
what's the dating scene like for middle aged, expat men in Mexico? by steveh2112
i'm newly single, 57, fairly fit, not great looking but ok. what are my chances of meeting up with and socializing with either expat or local women in the popular expat location like PV, Chapala, SMA, Yucatan? I've read on the internet ...
There is a joke in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. Guy is in a bar in SMA talking to a woman. He says "I just got out of prison in the USA so I decided to come down to Mexico." She says "So you are single! Do you want to go on a ... Read More
Electric bikes in Mexico by hfrederick
Mexican cities and villages are constructing long stretches of bike paths. We live in Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Jalisco, and the state government is building a Ciclovia all the way to Chapala city. In the US, there are so many options for electric ...
You can get super fat tires, thick padded seats and heavy duty suspensions. Since you have a motor there isnt so much of a weight penalty as there is with a conventional bike. Just try out a few models on roads similar to what you will be riding on. ... Read More
Assisted Suicide by GuestPoster7178
I do not live in Mexico but have read that Mexico was becoming increasingly more lenient towards physician assisted suicide. I do not know the current laws on this subject. I suffer from severe depression and early onset of dementia. I don't ...
Just watch the interview that Dr Hyman did with Dr Bredesen about Alzheimers. That is the critical one for your situation. I think it will inspire you to get out of this obsession with death. What you have is TOTALLY curable. There is a Buddhist ... Read More
Assisted Suicide by GuestPoster7178
I do not live in Mexico but have read that Mexico was becoming increasingly more lenient towards physician assisted suicide. I do not know the current laws on this subject. I suffer from severe depression and early onset of dementia. I don't ...
I guarantee that if you take a few minutes to listen to Dr Bredesen and Dr Hyman you will be very inspired. They have successfully worked with a lot of patients. Read More
Assisted Suicide by GuestPoster7178
I do not live in Mexico but have read that Mexico was becoming increasingly more lenient towards physician assisted suicide. I do not know the current laws on this subject. I suffer from severe depression and early onset of dementia. I don't ...
I want to give you a personal note. I had severe depression for 14 years and contemplated suicide many times, and even set out to do it once but changed my mind. I started down the path of anti-depressants for about 6 months. But then I decided to ... Read More
Assisted Suicide by GuestPoster7178
I do not live in Mexico but have read that Mexico was becoming increasingly more lenient towards physician assisted suicide. I do not know the current laws on this subject. I suffer from severe depression and early onset of dementia. I don't ...
Read or have read to you a book by Dr Bredesen, the founder and head of the Buck Center for gerontology in Marin County. Its called "The End of Alzheimers". He has cured hundreds of cases of Alz. There are many interviews with him that you ... Read More
Expat in Mexico considering relocating by searun
Hello. I'm an American living on the Oaxacan coast these past 5 years. I love Mexico. Change is inevitable, and my slice of paradise made for me a major change. Covid restrictions were ignored in what was a relaxed town with a nice balance of ...
San Miguel de Allende (SMA) is way over-built and the water resources are strained. It gets lots of tourist traffic so the main road in town can be bumper to bumper. Cost of living is high especially rents. It does have a lot of luxuries that come ... Read More
efficient air condition (water cooled?) units, vendors and installers by RandomCoolzip
Anybody have recommendations for good quality air conditioning units that are very energy efficient? I am considering water cooled A/C. Seems like an obvious choice because the air is so warm and ground water is so cool. Anybody have experience with ...
No recommendations? Anybody know how to size AC units optimally for this climate? i.e. How many BTU's per square meter of living space? Any recommendations based on long term experience between Mabe, Midea, Samsung, Prime AC equipment? I have ... Read More
Expats in San Miguel de Allende by Cindye1010
We plan to visit San Miguel de Allende next week with the purpose of determining whether we want to retire there soon. We wondered if there are any formal expat services, contacts, or organizations we can get in touch with while we鈥檙e there to ...
What attracted me to Merida is I was shown a property that met all my needs and was very affordable. I wanted a semi-tropical environment, near the ocean with good water available and mature fruit trees. Someplace to be a little self-sufficient. ... Read More
Vaccines required in Mexico by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Mexico, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Only response I would make to this is mRNA is not supposed to modify your DNA. It only supposed to direct your cells to create proteins for some indeterminate period of time. Note the weasel words: supposed and indeterminate. It is definitely a ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 wish farries were delivering gas. They are very light and beautiful and it might take the sting out of the expense. :) I got my BanBajio bank checking account with a Residencia Temporal (temporary residency visa) and I was able to work after I ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Mexico is like anywhere in the world. Some places are very safe, others are not. Some activities are safe, some not. I can refer you to my friend & lawyer, Rodrigo who specializes in security issues. Send me an email: rrandor [ at ] gmail. Read More
anyone know of a good shipping company from united states to mexico by Tico Madlyn Joing
have a friend who needs to know a good price quality trunk shipping small boxes. any recommendation mexico to states to ship art and sculpturers
I have followed a newsgroup on San Miguel and every once in a while someone posts about their experiences moving from USA to Mx. The same company will be praised then panned. If you are going to trust someone else to move your stuff, I would pack ... Read More
Vaccines required in Mexico by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Mexico, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
FDA approved vaccines are supposed to have years of data that can be used to determine their level of safety. The Covid vaccines have _months_ of data. They are not approved but made available under Emergency Use Authorization. The manufacturing ... Read More
Vaccines required in Mexico by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in Mexico, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
Vaccine proponents are always trotting out [All] Vaccines are safe and effective [for Everyone, All the Time]. Just because a "technology" has been used for many years has no bearing on whether a particular vaccine is safe or effective. ... Read More
Expats in San Miguel de Allende by Cindye1010
We plan to visit San Miguel de Allende next week with the purpose of determining whether we want to retire there soon. We wondered if there are any formal expat services, contacts, or organizations we can get in touch with while we鈥檙e there to ...
San Miguel is lovely and has a lot to recommend it. I have lived there for 3+ years but I bought a property and am moving to Merida. Pros of SMA Lots of culture (art, music, writers, until lockdowns shut it all down). Its slowly coming out of ... Read More
efficient air condition (water cooled?) units, vendors and installers
Anybody have recommendations for good quality air conditioning units that are very energy efficient? I am considering water cooled A/C. Seems like an obvious choice because the air is so warm and ground water is so cool. Anybody have experience with ... Read More