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Expat Life & Moving Abroad Posts

Decoding New Construction in Mexico: A Beginner's Guide
Nov. 13, 2025

Decoding New Construction in Mexico: A Beginner's Guide

In this post, we're diving deep into the world of new construction in Mexico. If you're considering buying or building a new home south of the border, you're in for an adventure. It's an adventure filled with incredible opportunities, stunning archi…
Flying vs. Driving to Mexico: How We Moved With 6 Suitcases and a Cat
Oct. 30, 2025

Flying vs. Driving to Mexico: How We Moved With 6 Suitcases and a Cat

Moving to Mexico: Should You Fly or Drive?If you’re planning a move and debating flying vs. driving to Mexico, you’re not alone. It’s one of the biggest questions every expat faces — balancing cost, convenience, pets, and s…
How I Fast-Tracked My Residency in Mexico (and What I’d Do Differently)
Oct. 7, 2025

How I Fast-Tracked My Residency in Mexico (and What I’d Do Differently)

In our latest episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, we dove into the deep end – sharing the story of how we, Erica and Jeff, decided to pack up our lives in Philadelphia and move to Mérida, Mexico. One of the critical early steps in our …