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This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
Curious what happens when a married couple downsizes everything and moves from the U.S. to Mexico? We’re Erica and Jeff, and on This Might Be a Bad Idea, we give you an unfiltered look at expat life and marriage in real time. Every week, we unpack the chaos — the wins, the culture shocks, and the questionable decisions that follow you when you say “Let’s move abroad.” Expect raw, relatable stories about navigating life in Mexico as an American couple — from adapting to new routines and customs, handling unexpected challenges, and simply trying to keep it together. Whether you’re planning a move abroad, dating an expat, or just curious about life in Mexico, our podcast delivers authenticity with a side of calamity. Key themes: expat life, moving abroad, relocation stories, marriage abroad, living in Mexico, culture shock, and navigating life transitions — all told through conversations that feel like you're sitting in the room with us. Tune in weekly for real-life stories, laughter, occasional meltdowns, and yes—the occasional questionable decision or two.
Oct. 22, 2025

We Moved to Mexico and Had No Water for Weeks | This Might Be a Bad Idea Podcast

We Moved to Mexico and Had No Water for Weeks | This Might Be a Bad Idea Podcast
This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
We Moved to Mexico and Had No Water for Weeks | This Might Be a Bad Idea Podcast

Moving to Mexico without water was definitely not part of the plan. Turning on the faucet and realizing nothing comes out? Yeah… that was the moment Mérida reminded us who’s in charge. In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, we dive into the chaotic reality of buying a new home in Mexico—when the pipes, promises, and patience all ran dry. From cold showers before immigration appointments to months of construction delays, Erica and Jeff share how something as simple as running water turned into their biggest test of sanity (and marriage).

What’s the worst “welcome to Mexico” you can imagine? For us—it was moving into our brand-new house and realizing… there was no water. 🚱

This week on This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica & Jeff relive their first taste of Mérida homeowner chaos: dry faucets, construction mistakes, a cowboy-booted plumber named Jorge who saved the day, and weeks of cold showers that tested both patience and marriage.

💬 Topics: expat life in Mérida • moving abroad • new construction in Mexico • culture shock • homeownership fails🎧 New episodes every week — because apparently, we never learn.

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