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Expat Life & Moving Abroad Episodes

Construction Chaos in Mexico: Our “4-Bedroom” That Wasn’t | This Might Be a Bad Idea
Nov. 12, 2025

Construction Chaos in Mexico: Our “4-Bedroom” That Wasn’t | This Migh…

We moved to Mérida for a turnkey four-bedroom … and discovered the builder only planned three. In this episode we unpack building a house in Mexico —missed construction deadlines , a closing day with workers still on site, an...

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We Live Inside a Construction Site — Noise in Mexico | This Might Be a Bad Idea
Nov. 5, 2025

We Live Inside a Construction Site — Noise in Mexico | This Might Be …

We thought we were moving to paradise… but apparently, paradise comes with power tools. 🌴💥 In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica and Jeff uncover what no one tells you about noise in Mexico — from 8AM cement mixers and construction chaos to barking dogs, crowing roosters, and an entire…

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The $50 Root Canal in Mexico | This Might Be a Bad Idea
Oct. 29, 2025

The $50 Root Canal in Mexico | This Might Be a Bad Idea

Nothing says “welcome to Mexico” like a dental emergency your first week in town. In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica and Jeff talk about navigating health insurance abroad, finding doctors (and dentists) you can trust, and the hilarious chaos that happens when you’re trying to expla…

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