Retiring in Mexico pros and cons
27/11/2022How much money do you need to retire comfortably to Mexico and what are the pros and cons of retiring in Mexico? Depending on your lifestyle and what you need to live a happy life, you might be able to live a comfortable life in Mexico for as much as 1500US$. This includes everything, even participation in the Mexican Health Insurance IMSS. It also includes your rent for a 2 bedroom house and all its utility bills and taxes. Depending on where you are going to live in Mexico you might need a little more or less. If you plan…
How much does it cost to live in Mexico
The basic living expenses in Mexico are cheaper than in the United States, Canada or even some parts in Europe. Especially when it comes to housing costs. The cost of living in Mexico, or any country in the world, kind…
How do I make a living working online?
It was a jump in the deep end when I left the Netherlands in 2015 to become a digital nomad at the age of 54. But I made it, somehow. It has not always been easy, and still I know…
What are some top destinations for Digital Nomads?
Remote work increased during the pandemic. And if you are the lucky person whose presence in the office is no longer mandatory, you can work from anywhere in the world where the internet is good and reliable. To travel the…
Can I bring my gun to Mexico?
The answer to the question if you can bring your gun to Mexico is simple. It is up to you. I guess people can do anything, or so they think. Why am I so blunt? Well, the arrests of people…
Time zones and summertime in Mexico
When you travel to or through Mexico you might need to reset your watch a few times. Mexico has 4 different time zones. The time zones in Mexico are named: Central, Northwest, Pacific, and Southeast. And that is divided over…
Why remote working from Mexico is popular
From 2020 onwards lots of remote workers and digital nomads found their way into Mexico. Mainly due to the easy entry regulations during the pandemic. Mexico suddenly become even hotter than it already was for people from all over the…
Motorcycle Road Trip Mexico part 5
The first days in the real mountains. We have left the rolling hills behind us and climbed to 2100meters above sea level. And that is noticeable. Lightheaded and a bit jet-lagged we ride on to San Cristobal de Las Casas.…
Motorcycle Road trip Mexico part 4
Isla Aguada is not the most logical place to stop for the night. Most people push through a little further and stop in Cuidad del Carmen. But I am not “Most people” and therefore I discovered a cute village at…
Checkpoints in Mexico
While on my road trip through Mexico I kind of worried about checkpoints. There are many in Mexico and not all of them are legal. Mexico is known for its checkpoints. Especially in the Yucatan Peninsula and in border areas…
Motorcycle road trip Mexico part 2
Time to say goodbye to Merida and its beautiful surroundings. Time to move on to Campeche. I am on a road trip from Cancun to La Paz, and that trip is roughly divided into 3 parts. After each part, it…
Motorcycle road trip Mexico part 1
Departure day is here and it is time to start the engine and set off on a motorcycle journey through Mexico. From Cancun to La Paz, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, 9000km, right through the heart of Mexico.…
I am no longer reading the news
Living as a foreigner in another country gives you the unique opportunity to live in your own bubble. You can break out of the bubble anytime you like to interact with local people, but you can crawl into your own…
Grocery shopping at Chedraui La Paz, BCS, Mexico
Every few days we ride to La Paz, the nearby city, to get our groceries. Since I do not cook for my son anymore and he runs his own household we often need a lot. The side cases and bags…
Riding a Motorcycle in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Today I take you on a ride. To Los Barilles. And although the video is in Dutch, there is an English translation. I made this video to show some of my followers how it is to ride in a dry…
Replacing a Clutch Cable on a BMW G310GS in Mexico
During my last ride I noticed some problems with my clutch and shifting gears, it felt like it wasn’t working properly and in my mind, due to living in the desert, I thought it all needed a good spray with…
There is no water today!
I am from the Netherlands an over-regulated country where everything always is available and always works. Well, at least there is always water coming from the tap. And it is drinking water, a pure quality that makes buying bottled water…
Best time to visit La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
After I left Cancun in 2021 and drove around Mexico on my motorbike, I ended up in the area of La Paz, Baja California Sur. And I was surprised by the cold weather. I had little clothes to get me…
Travel Photos 9 less-known beaches in Mexico
We all know the stunning photos of Cancun and Riviera Maya, and some of us even do know the golden beaches near Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco. But Mexico has so many stunning beaches. During my 20.000KM motorcycle ride through Mexico,…
Floating Coconut
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