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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. [...]

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 [...]

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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What’s the difference between Tequila and Mezcal?

July 11, 2018

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between tequila and mezcal? This article will help you be able to talk shop about the difference between tequila and mezcal with the most knowledgeable connoisseurs. I was watching Daredevil a few weeks ago, and I saw a scene where Elektra first meets our masked protagonist. She [...]

WeExpats Expat Guide to the Mexican Elections

An Expat’s Guide to the Mexican Election

June 27, 2018

WeExpats is not affiliated with any political party and is providing this unbiased guide for a basic understanding of the elections. Please email justin@weexpats.com if you find an inaccuracies. When you’re an American expat living in Mexico, it can be difficult to understand the underlying complexities of the Mexican presidential election. Maybe there’s a language [...]

7 Reasons to Move to Panama

June 15, 2018

The idea of moving to a beautiful place without having to pay the high costs of living associated with many of the popular retirement destinations in the United States is hard to resist. This is why so many American tourists are ready to move to Panama. Increasingly, more Americans are considering a move to Panama--and [...]

The Best Language Schools in San Miguel de Allende

June 4, 2018

Life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico offers expats a range of beneficial advantages and thrilling experiences. With delicious cuisine, a beautiful desert landscape, exciting cultural celebrations, and various galleries chock full of impressive art around town, there’s plenty of exciting aspects to living in this central Mexican town. However, if you aren’t able to speak [...]

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