Arkie
American expat in Mexico
Forum posts
5
About me
American, Single
Lives in Merida, Yucatan
Speaks Spanish and sign language--ASL
Registration: 01 April 2017
Activity
Walking everywhere by Peglove
Can someone tell me besides mexico city are there other cities in mexico where one can walk to the grocery,market and stores,since I do not drive?
I agree 100%, I have lived all over Mexico in these five years and have walked in every city. I feel the people you meet on the street are the heart and soul of that city. I lived in Escarcega, Compeche for four months, and freely, without any fear, ... Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
Nothing, I live very well on my SS check from America. I have lived in five states, visited twice that, and have never had problems living. Here in Merida,Yucatan living is very good. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Mexico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you could ...
Plenty, was more trusting than I should have been. Also in preparing to move down here, I brought way too much stuff "I just had to have" which in turn was stored in my truck camper, and moved from one place to the next, and never used. ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here – 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Come to the capitol---Merida. You will be amazed at the quality of medical care and how much cheaper it is than in the USA. I have lived here over three years, and love it! Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Mexico? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Mexico, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
EXACTLY! My Spanish was only ok, to live and really function, you must speak really good, almost native, Spanish. Unlike many Americans I realize this is my fault, not the people of Mexico. I had no future in America, I was one of those who were ... Read More