Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL
30Aug
Back home to Mexico! How it feels like to be back in the United States. Mexico vs US comparison.

Today I am going to get up close and personal. I am going to do something different and have some fun. I’m going to do a comparison video of Santa Fe, New Mexico vs San Miguel de Allende.

I began to realize why I was so drawn to San Miguel de Allende. Actually, there are a lot of similarities between both places. I even read somewhere in a travel magazine that San Miguel de Allende is considered the Santa Fe of Mexico. Actually, these places are so similar that really the biggest difference is that one is located in Mexico and the other is located in the United States.

While I was reflecting, I thought what better of an idea to compare the two. In reality, I will not be comparing the two, I guess I will be comparing my personal feeling about life in the United States vs my Life in Mexico. What a better way to compare than starting both off on a level playing field. Comparing two similar places in two different countries.
30Aug
Controversy over my Highway of death video! My response to the big question of, Is Mexico Dangerous?

Today, I am going to continue to take on a very controversial topic. I recently did a video about whether Mexico was dangerous. I also discussed the current violence in Tamaulipas and a stretch of Highway between Nuevo Laredo and Monterrey commonly traveled by Expats now being called the highway of death. Then I went on to address whether it was safe to travel in Mexico. I then offered some commonsense travel tips on traveling in Mexico. Boy did that cause a big stir in the Facebook Community! I even got banned from a Facebook Group due to the controversy it caused! Want to know most ironic thing about this ban? The Facebook Group is called On the Road in Mexico.

What I am going to do is address some of the feedback I received and once again dispel some of the misconceptions people have.
30Aug
Are there advantages to obtaining Mexican Citizenship? It may not be in your best interest!

So you moved to Mexico and love it here so much that you want to become a Mexican Citizen. Hold up, not so fast, there are some consequences that you may face if you obtain Mexican Citizenship. I am going to address those consequences and help you decide whether eventually obtaining Mexican Citizenship is for you. Also, if you already hold dual citizenship this video applies you so that you are aware of the consequences of holding dual citizenship.

I am here to address these consequences and explain how the consequences may not be in your best interest. I am also here to address that for a very small group of people getting their citizenship may outweigh the consequences.
30Aug
The Highway of Death! Is Mexico Dangerous? The truth of what Expats need to know! Tips & Tricks!

Today, I am going to take on a very controversial topic. Is Mexico a dangerous and violent place to live? Is it safe to travel in Mexico? Well, today I am going to answer that question, and some Expats will be surprised at my answer and probably won’t agree.

What I am going to do is dispel some myths and misconceptions that some Expats have about how dangerous Mexico is, break down what is currently going on at the Southwest Border, and finally give you some tips so you can travel safely in Mexico and hopefully not fall victim to being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
30Aug
Can you live in Mexico on Social Security? Let’s uncover the truth NO BULL!

Can you live in Mexico on Social Security? The answer to this question is not as simple as it may seem. Today we are going to get down and dirty and discuss the true reality of living in Mexico on Social Security.

I constantly see YouTube videos pop up on the topic of living in Mexico on Social Security. I also see the topic discussed frequently on Expat Facebook Groups. I felt compelled to make this video because most of the information out there only addresses the financial cost of living in Mexico. Information does not address the hurdles you may face living in Mexico on Social Security.
30Aug
Let’s Explore the Origin of Tequila! A trip on the Jose Cuervo Train to Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.

Ever wonder where Tequila comes from? It happens to be one of the most famous alcoholic beverages manufactured in Mexico.

Today I’m going to share with you a recent trip we took to Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico aboard the Jose Cuervo Tequila Train. That’s right folks, the town is called Tequila and this town is the center where Mexico’s famous Tequila is produced. I am going to share the rich history of this unique beverage.

Today I am going to give a brief history of Tequila and share with you our visit to Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
28Aug
Ajijic / Lake Chapala, Mexico the number one US Expat retirement destination in the world!
Are you one of those people who would love to live in tranquility in a very affordable place? If so, you’ll find lot’s to like about the Ajijic / Lake Chapala area in Mexico.

Ajijic is considered the number one retirement destination for United States Expats in the world and after visiting this beautiful town, I can see why. It is also, considered Mexico’s number one Expat hotspot.

In this video, we explore the beautiful town and what it has to offer!
28Aug
Travel to Isla Mujeres Mexico, another Island Paradise!
Today I’m going to share with you a recent trip we took to Isla Mujeres. Its history dates back over 1500 years. This Island holds a special place in my heart. Isla Mujeres just happens to be the place where my in-laws spent their honeymoon in 1968. Believe it or not Cancun did not exist back then Isla Mujeres was new and the in Mexican tourist destination back in the 1960s. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that Cancun was developed and Isla Mujeres expanded its tourism, along with Cancun.

I want to share with you one of Mexico’s unique travel destinations.
28Aug
Mexican Immigration Crackdowns. What you need to know? Let’s talk about it!
Recently I posted a video about living in Mexico permently on what I call tourist visa, also known as an FMM. This is what is known in the expat community as the perpetual tourist. Just shortly after my video was posted Mexican Immigration started a major operation to crack down on illegal immigration. There have been reports on the internet of Immigration checks at roadway checkpoints and people being randomly asked for their immigration documents. There have also been reports of Americans being deported for overstaying their tourist FMM. I personally experienced this when I recently took a flight from Cancun to Monterrey. I was randomly selected at the Cancun airport to show my residency card and they scanned it with a phopne app in order to verify it’s authenticity.

Unfortunately this has the expat community worried and confused that somehow this operation is targeting the expat community. Today, in this video I am going to address what is actually happening and hopefully dispel some misconceptions. Also, although I will be covering what is currently going on, my advice will still be valid for the future whether there is an immigration enforcement effort or not in the future.
28Aug
Mexican FMM tourist permit explained and why I call it a tourist Visa!
Recently I posted a video about living in Mexico permently on what I call tourist visa, also known as an FMM.

Mexico has a form called an FMM, also known as a Forma Migratoria Multiple or Forma Migratoria for short. This form serves multple puposes. One of the puposes it serves is when you enter Mexico as a tourist they use this form to give you permission to enter the country for a set amount of days. In the last video I called this a tourist Visa and went on to say that it was also known as an FMM in Mexico. This confused people because in fact an FMM is not a Visa so to speak but instead a permission form to enter the country as a tourist. There is actually a distinction between a Visa and a Permit and this goes for most Countries.

This video is to explain exactly what a FMM is and clarify why I call it a tourist visa to clear up any confusion it may have caused.