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Thursday, September 6th 2018
All 111 Pueblos Magicos in Every State in Mexico
A Pueblo Mágico is a certification awarded to small villages in Mexico by the tourism board (Secretaría de Turismo). This program was launched in 2001, with only 32 towns selected. After the success of the program, it was relaunched in 2010—this time with a total of 83 towns.
Thursday, September 6th 2018
How To Sign Your Will in Mexico: And Save Half-Off During September With This Trick
Expat Insurance interviewed a Mexican contract lawyer named Francisco Fitz to get the insight on how foreigners (like American and Canadian expats) can sign their will and testament in Mexico. The English is translated directly from a very technical legal Spanish, therefore forgive us if the English is a bit awkward.
Thursday, September 6th 2018
Buying Property in Mexico
Have you considered buying property in Mexico? This helpful article contains advice for what steps to take before you engage in buying property in Mexico. Then it has helpful tips for how a foreign expat can purchase property in Mexico. Expat Insurance highly recommends that you review and prepare all contracts with the help of a lawyer.
Thursday, September 6th 2018
6 Years in the Australian Outback: An Expat Interview with Benjamin Kimitsuka
This is an Expat interview with Benjamin Kimitsuka who moved from the US to Australia. We discuss the challenges and rewards of expat living.
Thursday, August 30th 2018
34 Years in Bilbao: An Expat Interview with Jim Shaffer
An interview with James Shaffer. Originally from Pennsylvania, James has lived in Bilbao the north of Spain since 1984. He tells us about making friends, learning the language and some differences between the two countries.
Thursday, August 30th 2018
An Expats Guide to Living and Retiring in Mexico
PART I – LIVING IN MEXICO: What is it like to live in Mexico? Mexico is a warm and friendly country filled with a vibrant culture and excellent service. The food is spectacular—if a bit spicy at times—and the music is filled with exotic rhythms that naturally make hips sway.
Monday, August 20th 2018
Manhattan to London: An Expat Interview with Marc Miller
Marc Miller, an expat from New York who now lives in London sheds a revealing light on the differences between these two major cities in this fascinating expat interview. We hope you enjoy this expat story! Where are you from in the United States? I would just say New York. I’m from too many places.
Monday, August 6th 2018
A Medical Emergency Abroad: My Family’s Story
One thing many expats know about healthcare in Mexico is that generally speaking, it’s a lot cheaper than healthcare in the US. It’s common to hear people say that it’s even ten cents on the dollar. By this logic, you may assume that health insurance coverage as an expat isn’t necessary.
Monday, August 6th 2018
What To Do If You Get Sick or Hurt in Mexico
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you had an emergency while traveling through Mexico? Expat Insurance knows how concerning it can be to travel through Mexico without experience. Learn everything you can about the healthcare in Mexico before you travel in this convenient article. People get sick or hurt, and it’s always best to have a plan for seeing a doctor in Mexico in case your vacation should hit a snag.
Monday, August 6th 2018
Can American Expats in Mexico Own or Purchase Firearms?
Are you an American who is thinking of living the expat life in Mexico? Do you own firearms, and are curious as to how to bring your firearms with you to Mexico? Is it legal to bring your firearms to Mexico? Is there a stand your ground law in Mexico?
Monday, August 6th 2018
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mole—And More!
Maybe you’ve seen it on a menu, or spied it being served at a nearby table in a restaurant. Perhaps, you’ve tried mole sauce and loved this savory sauce, however Mexico’s national dish hides a rich history, and it’s as diverse and varied as the regions of Mexico that craft it.
Thursday, August 2nd 2018
On-The-Go Through Eastern Europe: An Expat Interview with Leon Sandler
This is an expat interview with Leon Sandler. Leon has spent the last four years traveling with only a suitcase through Asia and Eastern Europe—mostly through the Balkans. He offers a unique insight into the expat life, for those expats who are always on-the-go and rarely settle in one place.
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