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Expat Life & Moving Abroad Episodes

Making Friends Abroad: How We Found Family in Mexico | This Might Be a Bad Idea
Dec. 3, 2025

Making Friends Abroad: How We Found Family in Mexico | This Might Be …

Moving abroad sounds glamorous… until you realize you don’t know a single soul . In this episode, we share how we built a new community in Mérida, Mexico — from the neighbor who became family to the taco nights, BBQs, and cul...

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Bathroom Culture Shock in Mexico: Can You Flush Toilet Paper? | This Might Be a Bad Idea
Nov. 26, 2025

Bathroom Culture Shock in Mexico: Can You Flush Toilet Paper? | This …

“Wait… you don’t flush toilet paper in Mexico?” Welcome to our most humbling expat lesson. In this episode, we break down toilets in Mexico —why many pipes can’t handle paper, how locals use bathroom bins, when newer builds m...

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The Costco Reality Check: Is Life in Mexico Really Cheaper? | This Might Be a Bad Idea
Nov. 19, 2025

The Costco Reality Check: Is Life in Mexico Really Cheaper? | This Mi…

We thought moving to Mexico meant half-price groceries and margaritas on tap… until our first Costco trip totaled 8,000 pesos. 😳 In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea , Erica & Jeff break down the real cost of living in...

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