I want to travel the world, where do I start?
Are you dreaming of travelling the world or becoming a digital nomad, working while travelling? This article will help you accomplish your dream to travel. Let’s make a plan for you to travel the world or to move to another…
Opening a bank account on a Temporary Resident Visa in Mexico
Did you know that over 48 banks are operating in Mexico? And that 7 banks, BBVA Bancomer, CitiBanamex, Santander, Banorte, HSBC, Inbursa, and Scotia Bank, control over 70% of the market? And did you know that almost all major banks…
Why would you open a bank account in Mexico?
It is different for everyone whether or not you should open a bank account in the country you are planning to stay for a longer period of time. I collected 7 points on why I want a foreign bank account…
Tips and Advice when opening a Mexican bank account
Opening a bank account in Mexico might be wise when you spend more time than just a holiday in Mexico. In my previous post, I write about the benefits for me that made it valid to open a savings and…
What does a cataract surgery cost in Mexico
Prices for cataract surgery in Mexico may vary from location to location and from clinic to clinic. When you have surgery done close to the American border or in a tourist area, you pay a lot more than when you…
I live in Mexico on 1000 euros a month!
After my stay in the Philippines and my numerous posts on living on a budget in the Philippines I moved to Mexico and decided not to post every penny spend here. Yet I do get questions about the cost of…
Having a cataract procedure done in Playa del Carmen
I could no longer ignore it, the optometrist in the Philippines already mentioned a cataract, but things worsened quicker then I hoped for. The bright Mexican sun probably played a role in that. I started to see a halo around…
A visit to a doctor in Mexico
There are several reasons why you need to see a doctor in Mexico. Besides being sick I mean. You might need a doctor for an annual checkup because you feel unwell need a “valoracíon preoperatoria”, (a preoperative validation) or you…
Is it possible to run away from your debts?
When you feel trapped by the debts you’ve built over the years, the thought may arise: Can I escape my creditors? What if I move to a far corner of the earth and just wait for the legal time to…
Is the Philippines the right country for you to live?
I have lived 3 years and 3 months in the archipelago of 7107 islands. I have seen a lot, visited many places and learned a lot. I lived among Filipinos and I think it is fair to say I can…
