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If You’re Thinking About Applying for Permanent Residency…
Curious about what Mexico’s new residency regulations actually entail? Mexpatriate–in the key of Steve offers first-hand info on applying for permanent residency. Read the comments section for...
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Another Book for My Endless To-Read List
Erik Loomis at Lawyers, Guns & Money writes a thought-provoking review of Jeffrey Pilcher’s new book, Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food. I wish Loomis would have commented on the...
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Gangs of San Miguel
You can tell by the turquoise earrings that she’s in a gang…. I’m afraid I’m a little late to the gang on this one, but Richard Lander’s send-up of expats, Gangs of San Miguel, is cracking me...
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Excellent Images of San Judas de Tadeo
Ever since I discovered San Judas de Tadeo, I’ve become obsessed. Turns out he’s everywhere. On closer inspection, half the Jesuses (sp?) in Mexico are actually San Judas de Tadeo. In fact, I got home...
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Rick Steves Interview with Carl and Lorena
Listen to the Rick Steves interview with Carl and Lorena. A couple months ago, Carl and I spent the afternoon visiting with an old friend, Rick Steves. Schedules didn’t permit us to be sitting in a...
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Planning for a Cheap Trip?
Just discovered this comprehensive and excellent article by Tim Leffel, Budget Travel in Mexico: Planning for a Cheap Trip. Check it out for a great overview on how to travel Latin America on the...
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Is your Vehicle Illegal in Mexico?
I have received a number of questions, including a panicked message from my sainted mother, regarding the new vehicle importation laws for ex-pats. After developing a near migraine headache trying to...
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Great Overview of Mexico’s Rivers
The author traveling up the Usumacinta River, circa 1985 or so The folks over at Geo-Mexico point out, “Mexican rivers are not well suited for navigation and thus have had only a minor influence on...
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Best of Mexican and Central American Balnearios
A popular institution in Mexico and Central America, balnearios, or thermal springs, range from undeveloped pools to fancy spa resorts to elaborate water parks that are packed with screaming kids on...
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Oaxaca Attractions
Check out Viator.com for Oaxaca travel recommendations written by an, ahem, renowned Mexico expert. Also of possible interest: the three day itinerary and an overview of Oaxaca cuisine. I’m impressed...
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How to be More Like a Local When Visiting Puerto Vallarta
Team Fuber Editor’s note: This is a guest spot from the enjoyable and well written expat blog Team Fuber, which is up for the “best expat blog award” at Expat Blogs. If you want to show your support...
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Jenny Hannah Roche’s Mexico Stash
Bingo Tenacatita Waters On my most recent trip to Mexico, I was lucky enough to have photographer Jenny Hannah Roche in tow. Roche camped with us near Tenacatita and was able to document significant...
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Informative Travel Blogs–Baja to El Salvador
Viva Mexico! My friend Cornelius pointed me in the direction of his friends Matt and Emily, who are currently traveling through Central America. Their blogs have neat pictures and detailed information...
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Rick Steves Interview with Carl and Lorena
Listen to the Rick Steves interview with Carl and Lorena. A couple months ago, Carl and I spent the afternoon visiting with an old friend, Rick Steves. Schedules didn’t permit us to be sitting in a...
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Planning for a Cheap Trip?
Just discovered this comprehensive and excellent article by Tim Leffel, Budget Travel in Mexico: Planning for a Cheap Trip. Check it out for a great overview on how to travel Latin America on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is your Vehicle Illegal in Mexico?
I have received a number of questions, including a panicked message from my sainted mother, regarding the new vehicle importation laws for ex-pats. After developing a near migraine headache trying to...
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Great Overview of Mexico's Rivers
The author traveling up the Usumacinta River, circa 1985 or so The folks over at Geo-Mexico point out, “Mexican rivers are not well suited for navigation and thus have had only a minor influence on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Best of Mexican and Central American Balnearios
A popular institution in Mexico and Central America, balnearios, or thermal springs, range from undeveloped pools to fancy spa resorts to elaborate water parks that are packed with screaming kids on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Oaxaca Attractions
Check out Viator.com for Oaxaca travel recommendations written by an, ahem, renowned Mexico expert. Also of possible interest: the three day itinerary and an overview of Oaxaca cuisine. I’m impressed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to be More Like a Local When Visiting Puerto Vallarta
Team Fuber Editor’s note: This is a guest spot from the enjoyable and well written expat blog Team Fuber, which is up for the “best expat blog award” at Expat Blogs. If you want to show your support...
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