Marketing Yourself So once you are in your new home town how do you impress the directors of the local language schools? First of all, it is important to remember that while this is a big adventure for you, it’s real life for the people with whom you will be working. You must be as […]
Continue ReadingTeaching English in Mexico is an enriching experience that will allow you to get to know Mexico more deeply than you would by just traveling. It can also offset much of the cost of a long-term stay. But how do you go from dreaming the dream to teaching a class in sunny Mexico? It’s really […]
Continue ReadingEnjoying the Mexican beachfront or colonial hillside town, you’ve decided to put down roots in Mexico and “save money” by buying in. Think twice: you may make the deal of a lifetime, or you wish you’d never become involved. Invest a significant amount of time before investing in Mexico real estate. Get to know the […]
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Dreaming of that storybook wedding on a scenic cliff above crashing ocean waves, blessed by a Mexican sunset while mariachis croon? Or amid bougainvillea’d stone arches in a colonial setting? Few places on earth offer up as many of those Kodak moments as Mexico, and that’s why Mexico has become one of the most popular […]
Continue ReadingHot on the lips of every American politician clamoring to seal America’s borders, immigration summons images of Ellis Island, undocumented workers, the nanny problem and political and economic refugees. Whether you’re sojourning in Mexico as a Mazatlan beachcomber, an aging boomer planning to hang out for a few years, or a 65 year old retiree, […]
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With the month of June comes the start of the school vacation, long awaited by young students, but possibly not as much so by their mothers and fathers. Keeping the kids busy, happy and productive throughout the summer can be a challenge, especially for conscientious parents who continue to limit the TV and video hours […]
Continue ReadingI think that it is time to cover some of the Spanish terms used in construction. There isn’t room in the space I have for this column to cover all the terms but perhaps a brief primer is in order. First, the proper term to use to address any worker is not “usted” but “tu”. If you use usted you send […]
Continue ReadingExpats living in Mexico have other considerations and better economic choices not commonly shared with the short-term traveler. First, there is no need for evacuation to a home country. Second, because many expats have developed a working understanding of Spanish and a comfort level with Mexican culture, they can often find lower costs for just […]
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Ismael put his hands on the top of his broom stick and hung his arms there a moment and warned me about local mechanics: “Aquí ¡El qué tiene un alambre y unas pinzas es un mecánico!” (“Here, he who has a piece of wire and a pair of pliers is a mechanic!”). Ismael is right. Auto travel […]
Continue ReadingAdvice to heed before heading out the door to the airport, questions you’ll have after landing, and money issues that will arise in the course of your vacation You don’t need to take travelers’ checks. ATMs are common, safe and reliable and, while pesos and American cash rule, a VISA card will get you through […]
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