How We Moved to Mexico with 6 Suitcases & a Cat | This Might Be a Bad Idea Podcast
Moving to Mexico with a cat sounds like a cute idea—until you’re juggling six suitcases, customs forms, and one very confused feline. In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica and Jeff break down the chaos, logistics, and emotional rollercoaster of uprooting their lives to start fresh in Mérida. From airport meltdowns to immigration lines and a cat who definitely didn’t sign up for this adventure, they share the reality behind the glossy “we moved abroad” story. It’s part comedy, part survival guide, and completely honest about what it takes to actually do it.
We packed 40 years of life into six suitcases, hustled a cat through TSA, and landed in Mérida with no plan—just vibes. In this episode we unpack the chaos of downsizing, why we flew instead of driving through Mexico, how Leo survived the flight (thanks, vet-approved meds), and what we’d pack differently next time. If you’re moving abroad with a partner—or a pet—steal our wins and dodge our mistakes.
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Keywords: expat life Mexico, moving to Mérida, downsizing, traveling with cat, immigration appointment, first week abroad
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