Zocalo, Mexico City
Dive into the culture. Just go ahead and feast on the country's native food, see the country's movies, and visit ALL the sites. Even dress with the traditional clothes once in a while, just to really get into it.
Mexico City
Since I was raised traveling, I never had any training about living in a new country prior to moving there.
GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!
GET A QUOTE
I understood a little Spanish, but I had to learn the language when I got here. It wasn't easy for me to learn how to be fluent in Spanish, since for some people, learning a new language is seldom easy. The trick was to emerse myself completely in the culture with spanish-speaking freinds, newspapers, books, movies, etc. Just dive in, and learning the new language will be easier. Furthermore, people will help you learn if you ask them for their help.
I was very worried about culture shock, and let me just say it took about two years to adapt. If I had dove into the cultre with more confidence, it would have probably taken less time.
AGS Worldwide Movers can move you to and from anywhere in the world. Presently the AGS Group has over 141 locations in more than 95 countries and has one of the largest networks in the international removals industry. We relocate 85,000 families every year. Free moving quote!
AGS Worldwide Movers can move you to and from anywhere in the world. Presently the AGS Group has over 141 locations in more than 95 countries and has one of the largest networks in the international removals industry. We relocate 85,000 families every year. Free moving quote!
At first, every little thing was seen as odd and difficult to process. But once I learned to see the adventure and exotic nature of oour differences, it became fun! My advice to anyone moving anywhere is to stop looking at the negative and odd, and start seeing the unique and interesting, the exotic, the adventure and realize you have an opportunity to have a very special living experience that many don't have.
At first I was frustrated and upset, but once I adapted, the honeymoon phase came and it stayed there! I recommend seeing Out of Africa with Meryl Streep. Now there is someone who adapted, and made the most out of her stay. If you read the same book by Isak Denesen, you will reap the knowledge of how someone was able to see the romance behind the experience of living abroad.
I was angry at first, and maybe even a little depressed. Learning the language was not easy, and so I also felt frustrated. Little-by-little, as I made friends and began to travel within the country, I slowly fell in love with it's amazing and rich culture. Now I love it.
The history is amazing, and you have the pyramids on one side, the beautiful beaches on another, the perfect climate, the warm and affectionate people, and the food tastes great.
The frequency of the crime is never easy to adjust to. It's much better now, but when I moved to Mexico for the first time, smog was a big problem. There seems to be a lack of organization in the way the country functions. But if you look at it with a sense of humor, it's almost charming. No one likes corruption, and it's a problem here.
When you meet someone for the first time, you usually say the formal address of you, which is "usted". Once you know them, saying "usted" is almost an insult! I've done that a few times. Now I call everyone "tu", which is the informal "you", and everyone welcomes it.
Dive into the culture. Just go ahead and feast on the country's native food, see the country's movies, and visit ALL the sites. Even dress with the traditional clothes once in a while, just to really get into it. You're here, you might as well live it up and enjoy it as much as you can. You will be glad you did!
Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
GET A QUOTE
Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
GET A QUOTE
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Mexico City.
Mexico City Index
An index of all of our site's Mexico City information.
Expats in Mexico City offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Mexico City.
Expats talk about the best places to live in Mexico City, living near work to avoid hours of traffic every day, crime in Mexico City, international schools and much more.
If you're moving to Mexico City with kids, international schools are probably a top priority. Here's a list of some of the most well-known international schools and bilingual schools in Mexico City.
Mexico City's neighborhoods are as varied as its wonderful people. Find out what expat consider the 7 best neighborhoods in Mexico City.
Mexico Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Mexico on our Mexico forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Mexico by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Mexico.
Expats in Mexico offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Mexico.
Mexico is increasing in popularity among expats, snowbirds, digital nomads and retirees in 2022. Learn about the 12 Best Places to Live in Mexico in 2022 according to people already living there.
Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
GET A QUOTE
Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
GET A QUOTE
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Mexico City.
Mexico City Index
An index of all of our site's Mexico City information.
Expats in Mexico City offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Mexico City.
If you're moving to Mexico City with kids, international schools are probably a top priority. Here's a list of some of the most well-known international schools and bilingual schools in Mexico City.
Mexico City's neighborhoods are as varied as its wonderful people. Find out what expat consider the 7 best neighborhoods in Mexico City.
Mexico Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Mexico on our Mexico forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Mexico by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Mexico.
Expats in Mexico offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Mexico.
Mexico is increasing in popularity among expats, snowbirds, digital nomads and retirees in 2022. Learn about the 12 Best Places to Live in Mexico in 2022 according to people already living there.
Copyright 1997-2022 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.