Episodes

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 Mérida, Mexico. From grocery store sticker shock and $400 Costco runs to discovering local gems like Rancher’s Table and fresh seafood deliveries, we’re talking all things food, budgeting, and what’s actually cheaper when you move abroad. 💬 In this episode: Is life in...

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 unfinished roof that stalled our solar install, dust from a half-built community, and the reality of mañana time. What we learned: how to read your contract like a hawk, what to ask your builder, why you must supervise, and how to stay sane when timelines “flex.” Topics:...

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 town that parties until sunrise. Living in Mérida has been a crash course in patience, humor, and questionable noise tolerance.