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34 Years in Bilbao: An Expat Interview with Jim Shaffer

August 30, 2018

What is your full name? Alright. My full name is James Elmer—you know like Elmer Fudd—Shaffer. Really! I had no idea your middle name was Elmer! It’s not something I’m tremendously proud of. Where are you from in the United States? Pennsylvania. In suburbia, bordering on the rural area. From the back of my house, [...]

An Expats Guide to Living and Retiring in Mexico

August 30, 2018

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. Your quality of life immediately [...]

Manhattan to London: An Expat Interview with Marc Miller

August 20, 2018

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. [...]

Taking A Car to Mexico Permanently: How to Import a Car to Mexico

August 15, 2018

If you would like to permanently import your car to Mexico—and by that we mean getting your car registered with the Mexican government—it is different throughout the country. Yet, first a bit of advice. If you are considering importing a car to Mexico, you might just want to sell your car and purchase a new [...]

A human narrative interview about an emergency in Mexico

A Medical Emergency Abroad: My Family’s Story

August 6, 2018

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. Maybe paying out of [...]

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What To Do If You Get Sick or Hurt in Mexico

August 6, 2018

Have you ever wondered what you would do if you had an emergency while traveling through Mexico? WeExpats 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 [...]

How to get your guns across the border into Mexico legally

Can American Expats in Mexico Own or Purchase Firearms?

August 6, 2018

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? This article will dig deeper [...]

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mole—And More!

August 6, 2018

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. -A Brief History of [...]

On-The-Go Through Eastern Europe: An Expat Interview with Leon Sandler

August 2, 2018

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. What is your full name? [...]

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