@islandgirlagain
American looking for information about Mexico
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Does anyone have experience to share about moving their furniture down by Ratona
Hello everyone, My husband, Enrique, and I are planning to move to Ajijic sometime in 2016. My husband was born in Mexico but hasn't lived there for over 30 years. We met when I was doing a studies abroad program in Guadalajara in college. ...
We're in the same boat as you. We love some of our furniture and don't want to part with it, but some like couch, living room chairs, the boy's beds and our dining room set we can sell here. But our bed, armoire, 2 antique dressers and ... Read More
Bringing in 2 cars? by islandgirlagain
Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ...
How would one go about getting it plated for Mexico if we moved there? Thank you both for your help. Read More
Bringing in 2 cars? by islandgirlagain
Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ...
So they might not let us bring these cars in permanently, but it would be allowed under a tourist visa? Just making sure I understand it right? That's crazy to me that they only allow 2005+ in the country! Read More
Eating Advice: How to Avoid Getting Sick! by Oldladyman
Not a squeamish or particularly health conscious eater. Ate my way around Marrakech Morocco without fear, but did ultimately pay the price for eating goat cheese from a neighborhood market -- stomach was out of control for weeks. So what's the ...
Do most restaurants automatically serve drinks with ice? Is that something you have to remember to ask about? Such a bummer for me, although a small one, as we all love iced tea, lol. Do most expats just get accustomed to not having ice in drinks ... Read More
Eating Advice: How to Avoid Getting Sick! by Oldladyman
Not a squeamish or particularly health conscious eater. Ate my way around Marrakech Morocco without fear, but did ultimately pay the price for eating goat cheese from a neighborhood market -- stomach was out of control for weeks. So what's the ...
I saw that recently about strawberries, too, on a well known travel show. All fruit is irrigated the same but because strawberries are so porous you can't easily clean them at a street vendors booth. Soaking them at home with bleach would make ... Read More
Info needed about starting a small business near San Miguel de Allende
What steps would be necessary in order to start a small, off grid business in Mexico? Is a certain permit or visa needed to be able to do this? Is it difficult to get approved or generally welcomed? Our goal is to be able to employ at least two ... Read More
Bringing in 2 cars?
Anyone here ever done this? My husband and I both need to drive in our own vehicles. Too many kids, pets and household things to make the trip in one. We'll also need them for work. I've only ever read about folks bringing in one. Is this an ... Read More
Hola! Working diligently on moving to SMA :) by islandgirlagain
Hello, I'm a wifey to my husband of 20+ years and we have 2 children. We are working daily to do research, sell things here and do some serious lightening up of our belongings. We are deeply rooted, so to speak, lol. We are looking forward to ...
I hope others that have been there or live there will chime in and answer one or two questions posted here. We could use all the help and advice we can get! Where are you moving from Jbrauwn? :) What's your target move date? Read More
Hola! Working diligently on moving to SMA :) by islandgirlagain
Hello, I'm a wifey to my husband of 20+ years and we have 2 children. We are working daily to do research, sell things here and do some serious lightening up of our belongings. We are deeply rooted, so to speak, lol. We are looking forward to ...
Any ideas for us? :) Read More
Hola! Working diligently on moving to SMA :)
Hello, I'm a wifey to my husband of 20+ years and we have 2 children. We are working daily to do research, sell things here and do some serious lightening up of our belongings. We are deeply rooted, so to speak, lol. We are looking forward to ... Read More