Blog Posts
March 18, 2026
Uber in Mérida Mexico: Do You Need a Car to Live Here?
When we first moved to Mérida, Mexico, we assumed we would eventually need a car.
That’s what Americans do, right?
You get a car.You drive everywhere.You complain about traffic.You repeat this cycle for the rest of your adult life.
So when we arr…
March 11, 2026
Cartel News in Mexico… and We Didn’t Even Know
The Reality of Living in Mérida, Yucatán
One of the funny things about living abroad is that sometimes the news reaches everyone else before it reaches you.
A few days ago our phones started lighting up.
Friends texting.Family checking in.Message…
Dec. 4, 2025
The Expat Grocery Shopping Survival Guide: Avoiding Sticker Shock in Mexico
Navigating grocery shopping in Mexico is an adventure , but it can quickly turn into a financial rollercoaster if you're not prepared. When we first moved to Mexico, we envisioned a life of affordable groceries and endless tacos, but reality hit har…
