blissinger
New memberAmerican expat in Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
Speaks I speak Spanish
Registration: 15 July 2008
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Adopting a pet in Mexico by Loïc
Hello, Are you a dog or a cat person? A pet can add life to a home and make an ideal travel companion during your expatriation in Mexico. However, formalities or regulations might put you off traveling with your pet making adoption a better ...
For 10 years I have been rescuing dogs and with the help of a few friends, fostering them and getting them adopted in Sonora state. We don't have a facility, so we have to foster pups and small breeds in our homes, boarding larger dogs with a ... Read More
Reading habits in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Mexico or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading do ...
We settled in a town where the marinas, drydocks, hurricane holes and anchorages made a welcome place for US sailors to visit. So we're fortunate to have a number of places where English books can be swapped...drop off the ones already read for ... Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Mexico? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
We live in MX year round and my husband has a permanent status, I still have temporary (I was late renewing one year). We had been on track for citizenship, but it's possible we don't make enough money. A friend who owns two properties was ... Read More
Customer care in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Mexico and ...
Exactly. It's only right to try, with respect and a smile, to make ourselves understood instead of expecting them to be fluent in English. Read More
Customer care in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Mexico and ...
The most valuable thing I can take when I go to buy goods and services in Mexico—more valuable than the pesos in my wallet—is my Spanish. Not only is it appreciated when I try to express myself in their language, but a lot of ... Read More
Your new local habits in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Mexico is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Mexico? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, appreciate life ...
Siesta! I napped when I lived in the States, but now I feel I'm taking part in a proud cultural tradition. I read for a bit, with my dogs curled up beside me, and then drift away. Anyway, when it's 108 outside, siesta is the only sensible ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Mexico is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Mexico? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I really believe the challenges we have in adapting to life in Mexico help to keep our minds active. It's too easy to be complacent, lazy and dull-witted living in the States and then when a real challenge arrives you're not ready for it. My ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Mexico is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Mexico? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
We live in San Carlos, Sonora, which is on the mainland west coast. For me, summer from late June until (magically) October 15 is unbearable outdoors, after the sun is up and until the sun goes down. Even a pool is no help after midsummer, the water ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Mexico by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Mexico? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Work on learning the language! There are so many online tutorials, so many resources! I'm 73, and I've spent the last 10 years working at it, and it's made a difference for me. But I live in a town that gets a lot of Canadians and North ... Read More