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Mexico: PLAYA DEL CARMEN - retirement:
Sounds like you have a great adventure planned! . There are several places I would recommend. Mom's Bar and restaurant (above the ice cream store on 30th ave and 4th). Wah Wah's at 2nd st and the beach. And you might you like to visit an English speaking Rotary meeting held every Tuesday at 12:30 at Origenes (38th st and Flamingo - near the beach). Ask for Suzanne if you stop by Rotary. Lunch is only $120 pesos and it's great networking. All great places to meet Expats and get a feel for what is going on. Hope that helps.
SuzanneMaria
www.OnlyinMexicoYou Say.com
Mexico: Expat Hangout:
Hi Drew. There are several places I would recommend.
Mom's Bar and restaurant (above the ice cream store on 30th ave and 4th). Wah Wah's at 2nd st and the beach. And you might you like to visit an English speaking Rotary meeting held every Tuesday at 12:30 at Origenes (38th st and Flamingo - near the beach). All great places to meet Expats and get a feel for what is going on. Hope that helps.
Mexico: Why Mexico:
That's beautiful RV Gringo! Enjoy! I too enjoy our Mexico!
Suzanne Marie Bandick, Life coach and author of Only in Mexico You Say? www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com
Mexico: A one year adventure to PV with kids:
Hello Alkrohn, I think your idea of giving the kids an adventure for a year is marvelous. We brougt our kids to Mexico from Canada 8 years ago. We lived in PV for a year and had them enrolled in the British American school. When we moved to Playa del Carmen they wanted to be home schooled so we did that for 2 years and then enrolled them back into the Mexican school system. So we've tried a little of both!
They will definately learn a lot of the culture enrolled in school in Mexico and have an easier time finding friends but my kids found it to be a huge adjustment when you add in not knowing the language! A tutor will be required in both scenarios to speed the process.
If you choose to homeschool please just make sure it will be accredited with your school back home so they can be re-enrolled when you return without missing a year. Some schools even have a study abroad curriculum. Homeschooling also gives you the opportunity to travel with them more and show them different areas as well as to really connect as a family. I am sure either option will give you all great memories forever. By the way, I talk all about our adventures in Mexico in my eBook. You can message me directly through my site if you have more questions.
Suzanne Marie Bandick, Life Coach and author of: Only in Mexico You Say; The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico. www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com
Mexico: Thinking about moving to Mexico:
Yes, Mexico is a beautiful place to live but a very challenging place for a foreigner to work. My husband and I have been in Mexico with our kids for 8 years now and I still do not have permission to work anywhere in Mexico. He started a business with a Mexican partner so he is alright and can sponsor the rest of us. I need to do my work on the internet. Note that we stilll have not been able to get permission for our children to work here either. We now need to get citizenship in order for our kids to be able to work here. I did recently find an eBook http://pathway100.com/?e=DreamWeaver that is full of online business ideas and the details of how to get started. I would recommend something like that or try timeshare in the big tourist areas.
Suzanne Marie Bandick www.SuzanneMarieBandick.com author of an eBook available at www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com
Mexico: move to mexico:
Hello JaKeck, my husband and I moved with our kids to Mexico from Canada almost 8 years ago. Our daughter is now going to University in Morelia and is extremely happy. We have visited her several times and I have no concern over her safety. The media blows things way out of proportion.
I understand your concern especially if you will not be moving as well - perhaps you can visit each other lots. If your daughter is anything like our daughter was it may take a while for her to adjust and she will need your supoort. It took a year for our daughter to adjust and our son loved it right away. They ended up learning a new culture and a new language and now would not trade that experience for anything. I wrote an eBook on our family adventures of moving and settling into life here. Perhaps it will help. You can get it from the site below.
Suzanne Marie Bandick www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com
Mexico: Canadian seeking for work in cabo San Lucas:
Hello Binbarber, yes it can be hard for a foreigner to get through the red tape of being able to work here. However, I just found an online book that may help you with an idea for how you can earn money to live in Mexico. Copy this link into your web browser .... http://pathway100.com/?e=DreamWeaver. So many have your question I bought it myself to have a look and I think the ideas are great. I hope it helps.
Suzanne Marie Bandick www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com
Mexico: Immigration Lawyer in Vancouver Canada:
Hi there! My husband and I moved with our kids from Canada to Mexico almost 8 years ago now. we claimed non resident status so we would no longer have to pay any Canadian income tax. That meant we sold our home and cut most ties. We did everything with our tax accountant and did not need a lawyer. I understand the year after we left they changed the specific rules to become a non resident so you will have to check with an accountant to see what you need to do now.
It should be no problem to bring your pets. Just bring along your vacination paperwork.
I hope that helps. Keep us posted!
Suzanne Marie Bandick www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com
Mexico: Topic of the Week: Real Estate in Mexico:
Sorry I am a tad late in responding to your query but asking us how we each bought real estate in Mexico is a great question. When my husband and I first moved with our kids to Playa del Carmen we rented for 2 years. I am glad we did because it gave us the opportunity to really decide what part of the town we wanted to live in. It also gave us time to put together the money we needed because most purchases in Mexico must be cash. We bought a house that was a fixer upper on a double size lot (so we have lots of yard). It was funny when we bought it because many friends asked us if we were sure we really wanted it. All we saw was what we could make of it. Which we went to work on right away. A bonus to living in Mexico is labor is not expensive. Within a few months we had our perfect house, a bungalow guest house in the yard, a pool and a beautiful private yard.
We found this great deal because my husband opened a real estate office with a Mexican partner within our first year here. He has more properties like ours available now. I almost wish we could buy more and fix them up but we are doing some investing in Bacalar, Mexico (remember the cash needed part!)
The last thing I want to mention is that my husband has been contacted by House Hunters International to do one of their episodes as the real estate agent. They are just trying to find the right clients.
Mexico is a beautiful place to live if you just expect and prepare for things to be different.
Suzanne Marie Bandick www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com
Mexico: new to this site:
Hello Josh and Kristina! My husband and I moved here with our children from Canada about 7 1/2 years ago. We live in Playa del Carmen. You can contact me through my site if you have specific questions.
... and yes, the whole Yucatan Peninsula gets hot and humid in the summer but I like it!
www.OnlyinMexicoYouSay.com Suzanne Marie Bandick
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