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Thursday, July 20th 2023
Five Extraordinary Expats in Mexico
Countless are those who have left their homes for the dream of Mexico. Here are the stories of five such expats who have made significant contributions to Mexican art and culture.
Friday, July 14th 2023
US Bank Account That Accepts Your Address Abroad
Finally, there's a US bank account that recognizes your home address abroad. In this article, we walk you through the process of how to get your own SDFCU bank account.
Tuesday, July 11th 2023
What is ETIAS: Why Americans Won't Need a Visa to Get Into EU
Many news outlets have been reporting that Americans will need a visa for Europe. This is not true. Americans do not need a visa to visit the EU. However the process to visit Europe will change in 2021. Click here to learn how it’s changing, and what the new qualifications are for Americans to travel through EU.
Tuesday, July 11th 2023
Expat Insurance Goes to the Digital Nomad Summit!
The Expat Insurance crew gathered at the Digital Nomad Summit in Cancun to learn about how to garner a better online presence, while meeting people from all over the world! Learn how to travel the world from the people who do it. Click here to learn more!
Tuesday, July 11th 2023
Banco del Bienestar; Mexico Is Opening a New Mexican Bank
The Mexican government has decided to open up its own bank. This new Mexican bank will be called the Banco del Bienestar. However, it has affectionately been dubbed the Bank of the Poor. Learn about this new bank’s beginnings and the plan for its future in this article. Click here to learn more!
Monday, July 10th 2023
Expat Insurance Freelance Writing Contest
Welcome to our writing contest! Your chance to win $500—and to potentially work remotely for us long term! Let us help fund your adventure abroad!
Monday, July 10th 2023
Is It Safe to Live in Mexico? Expat Insurance on Safety in Mexico
When clients find out WeExpats is based in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, we are frequently asked: Is it safe to live in Mexico? How safe is it to live in Mexico? And we often reply, “How safe is it to live in the US?” People will answer: “Well, it depends where you live."
Monday, July 10th 2023
Thailand's Wildlife: Amazing Animals in Thailand
If you are interested in visiting Thailand’s wildlife and seeing the most amazing animals in Thailand, then you will love this article. Learn why Thai wildlife is some of the richest wildlife on the planet. Also, find out the best ways to see cruelty-free elephants in Thailand. Click here to learn more!
Thursday, July 6th 2023
Throwing Away Your Used Toilet Paper in Mexico: Why Mexicans Don't Flush Their TP
There is a curious social convention in Mexico where used toilet paper is thrown into the wastebasket instead of flushed down the toilet, as it would be in the United States. It seems this has sparked a series of threads—some which got quite heated—over why Mexicans don’t flush their toilet paper in Mexico.
Monday, July 3rd 2023
Labor Laws in Mexico
This article is an easy-to-understand introduction to labor laws in Mexico. Click here to learn more!
Monday, June 26th 2023
Monarch Butterflies in Mexico
Curious about the Monarch butterflies in Mexico? Click here to learn about where to see them and how they get here.
Wednesday, June 21st 2023
The Wixárika, Kauyumari Deer, and Sacred Medicine
In this article, you'll learn about the Wixárika--often called the Huichol--their connection to the blue deer, and about their sacred medicine.
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