Episodes

What’s it really like living in Mexico without a car? When we moved to Mérida, we sold our cars instead of shipping them to Mexico. Between import taxes, fees, and logistics, bringing a vehicle across the border just didn’t make sense. So how do we get around? In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, we talk about: Using Uber and Didi in Mexico How much rides actually cost in Mérida Why transportation is 75% cheaper than the U.S. The wildest Uber driver stories we’ve experienced Whet...

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 culture-shock moments that made us feel at home. If you’re moving abroad or struggling to make friends as an expat, this one’s for you.

“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 might be okay, and whether a bidet is the sanity-saving upgrade. Plus: trash schedules, odor hacks, guest etiquette, and how not to clog your host’s plumbing. Topics: toilets in Mexico • can you flush toilet paper in Mexico • bathroom etiquette • bidet attachments • sept...