anne stromberg
@anne stromberg
American expat in Mexico
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American
Lives in Playas
Speaks english
Registration: 29 October 2014
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What's the real story with living in Mexico? by Normoldguy
Hi Everyone Don't really know where to start...Lived in Montreal my entire life. went to school here, got married to my high school sweetheart at 22 yrs old...(way too young)...managed to stay married for 46 difficult years,,and its time to move ...
I am not really qualified to respond. I am not sure where San Miquel is in relationship to the border. I would personally not make the drive but then I am a little old lady. Traveling anywhere south and eyond Ensenada one must be wary. My son ... Read More
What's the real story with living in Mexico? by Normoldguy
Hi Everyone Don't really know where to start...Lived in Montreal my entire life. went to school here, got married to my high school sweetheart at 22 yrs old...(way too young)...managed to stay married for 46 difficult years,,and its time to move ...
check out my posts. I moved to Playas on the spur of the moment, didn't know anyone, didn't speak the language, didn't know ANYTHING. I was 75 at the time. No real worries, except to being ripped off by some expat I met on the blog ... Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
Thank you for your ideas. I have been managing nicely since December of 2006, I don't have a smart phone. I am sure the young lady from Canada will get along nicely too. Read More
No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
I was surprised that so FEW speak English when I went there. I do not have a linguistic gene and I am hopeless at languages. I have traveled extensively in foreign countries and relied on phrase books ....sometimes with amusing results. No huge ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
You cross the border into San Ysidro. Small town. There is a trolley right there that takes you into downtown San Diego...about an hour. $2 Chula VIsta is a fair sized town about 20 minutes by car from the border. By car to San Diego is about ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
When I went to Playas ( I went first to Rosarito) in December of 2005 it was this sleepy little seaside village lots of empty lots very few high rise buidlings over 3 or 4 stories. Today it is a a thriving metropolis with no vacant lots, ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
If you want a house....about 800$ might work. Lots of rentals at all kinds of prices but near the beach or with an ocean view are more. Secciones Jardines is near the beach but Secciones Dorado has ocean views. Just find out what the previous ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
A gringo living in a secluded area in most any area is a gringo with a bullseye on their back that says "here I am come and get me!" Why would you do take that risk? In 2006 I had just moved to Rosarito. Second day if you count the ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
That condo complex is not representative of the town of Rosarito Beach. It is an expat community or will be located south of Rosarito proper. A family member and her husband bought there about 6 months ago. A completely different world than ... Read More
How to drive through mexico by vantravels
Hi all, I am a Canadian looking to drive from the USA to Central America and am quite nervous about driving through Mexico in July 2017. I have heard both good and bad but with all the upset going on between the US and Mexico right now I am worried ...
i DO NOT have the chicken little syndrome as suggested. What I do have is personal familiarity with two of this kind of attempts, neither of which went well. Fortunately no one died but both parties came rather close. Bad things can and do ... Read More
How to drive through mexico by vantravels
Hi all, I am a Canadian looking to drive from the USA to Central America and am quite nervous about driving through Mexico in July 2017. I have heard both good and bad but with all the upset going on between the US and Mexico right now I am worried ...
I wouldn't try it. Why not consider sending the van by sea. Some freighters will even take you on as a passenger/ Once you pay all the things you will have to pay to travel through Mexico ( and every gringo is an open target!) it will not be ... Read More
is it true ? too much robberies ? by moreto62
posted by cathy Dupree 2 months ago I live in Ajijic which is beautiful but want to give another slant on living in Mexico. I am leaving after 5 years because my partner died and the mess that was left with no will was magnified by the corrupt ...
I am very sorry to hear of your experiences. That has not been my experience at all. I was advised to avoid ' expat neighborhoods and avoid looking overly prosperous. As a little old lady on my own (and American in appearance) I would ... Read More
Housing in Los Cabos by BeehiveB
Hi everyone, I'm heading to Los Cabo's on Feb 19th for 3 months and wondering if someone can point me in the right direction for finding housing. I can't afford more than $450usd a month and although I have friends already there ...
Cabo is hot tourist destination. You will expect to pay US prices for housing and food. I have had a time share there and it is about the same as other time shares in Kuai, Vail, and Ste St Marie. THere is the 'native section' where ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
Cable mas or Tel Nor. where is she going to be getting treatment. IF Oasis of hope, Playas is the place to lived. Calbemas is best and cheaper than Telnor. Great customer service. HIGH SPEED. Read More
Speaking Spanish in Mexico by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Spanish is essential for a successful integration in Mexico. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Spanish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I have traveled extensively in other parts of the world with a phrase book and no language skills but English.....sometimes with hilarious outcomes but I had managed so I had no qualms about going to Mexico without any knowledge of Spanish. I was ... Read More