Moving abroad sounds like a dream… until you realize you’re starting over from scratch. No friends. No family. New culture. New language. And you’re just hoping someone invites you to breakfast.
In Episode 10, we talk about the very real truth of expat loneliness and how we slowly built a community in Mérida, Mexico — from meeting our neighbor Dorian (who became family fast) to BBQs, taco nights, and learning that sometimes your best friendships come from the most unexpected places.
If you're moving abroad, thinking about Mexico, or trying to figure out how to make friends in a new country, this episode will help you feel seen… and maybe even give you hope.
📌 Topics we cover:
Making friends as an expat in Mexico
Why moving abroad can feel lonely
Finding community in Mérida
Neighbor stories, taco nights & expat culture
Building a “chosen family” abroad
Welcome to *This Might Be a Bad Idea* 🎙 — the podcast where love, life, and questionable decisions collide.
We’re Erica & Jeff, a married couple from Philadelphia who packed six suitcases, left the U.S., and moved to Mérida, Mexico. Every week, we share the real, funny, and sometimes chaotic truth about expat life, marriage, moving abroad, and what it’s really like to start over in a new country.
✨ What you’ll find here:
- Expat life in Mexico 🇲🇽
- Moving abroad as a couple ✈️
- Culture shock & adjusting to a new life 🌎
- Love, marriage & questionable decisions 💍
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