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Sep 26, 2018
Water Filtration in Mexico: Different Filters for Different Needs
If you are in Mexico, you have most likely gotten used to paying outrageous sums for jugs of filtered water from your local convenient store. Some of you might be making the biweekly trip, carrying large containers of water to and fro—often with a parched throat—until you can get home to quench your […]
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Sep 6, 2018
All 111 Pueblos Magicos in Every State in Mexico
A Pueblo Mágico is a certification awarded to small villages in Mexico by the tourism board (Secretaría de Turismo). This program was launched in 2001, with only 32 towns selected. After the success of the program, it was relaunched in 2010—this time with a total of 83 towns.
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Sep 6, 2018
How To Sign Your Will in Mexico: And Save Half-Off During September With This Trick
Expat Insurance interviewed a Mexican contract lawyer named Francisco Fitz to get the insight on how foreigners (like American and Canadian expats) can sign their will and testament in Mexico. The English is translated directly from a very technical legal Spanish, therefore forgive us if the English is a bit awkward.
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Sep 6, 2018
Buying Property in Mexico
How do foreigners buy property in Mexico? Complete guide covering legal steps, costs, contracts, and expert tips for expats purchasing Mexican real estate.
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Sep 6, 2018
6 Years in the Australian Outback: An Expat Interview with Benjamin Kimitsuka
This is an Expat interview with Benjamin Kimitsuka who moved from the US to Australia. We discuss the challenges and rewards of expat living.
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Aug 30, 2018
34 Years in Bilbao: An Expat Interview with Jim Shaffer
An interview with James Shaffer. Originally from Pennsylvania, James has lived in Bilbao the north of Spain since 1984. He tells us about making friends, learning the language and some differences between the two countries.
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Aug 30, 2018
An Expats Guide to Living and Retiring in Mexico
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.
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Aug 20, 2018
Manhattan to London: An Expat Interview with Marc Miller
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.
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Aug 6, 2018
A Medical Emergency Abroad: My Family’s Story
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.
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Aug 6, 2018
What To Do If You Get Sick or Hurt in Mexico
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you had an emergency while traveling through Mexico? Expat Insurance 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 to have a plan for seeing a doctor in Mexico in case your vacation should hit a snag.
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Aug 6, 2018
Can American Expats in Mexico Own or Purchase Firearms?
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?
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Aug 6, 2018
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mole—And More!
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.
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