Total Cost of Property Ownership in Mexico
When buying a home in Mexico, up-front costs will vary depending on the circumstances, although the ongoing costs of home ownership are affordable
Discover Mexico Lifestyle
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Discover lifestyles in Mexico and why so many people are choosing Mexico as a place to live and retire
Choices Faced by Home Owners Across the Generations
Aging provincial homes in Mexico are charming, and offer dilemmas, opportunities, challenges —and lessons— for present and future owners
The Practicalities of Living Part of the Year in Mexico
There has always been a contingent of foreign residents who live in Mexico part-time, usually between late fall and early spring of the following year
Buying Imported Foods and Homeware in Mexico
Learn about stores and emporiums where you can buy imported foods and goods which years ago were not available anywhere in Mexico
The Framework You Need to Master the Spanish Language
Mastery of any language —including Spanish— requires a combination of spoken, reading and writing skills as well as knowledge of its grammar
How to Renew Your Mexico Residency Card (Permit)
Temporary residency cards are valid for 1 to 4 years and must be renewed to remain in Mexico. This article explains how to renew your resident card
Lazarillo de Tormes
Foreign Native shares a practical suggestion for readers of literature wishing to avoid having their literary choices blindsided by a disparaging comment
Finding & Managing a Long Term Property Rental in Mexico
Renting a home is popular in Mexico, and this article walks you through the procedures involved in finding, leasing, and living in a rental property here
Preparing Your Mexican Home for Earthquakes
It's prudent to take time and review the composition of your habitat and living spaces to mitigate the risk of damage and injury during an earthquake
A Lesson in Object Pronouns
Some complications arise with object pronouns in Spanish when you're dealing with third persons singular and plural
Countryside Living in Mexico: The Charms and Compromises
Is the Mexican countryside right for your lifestyle? Explore the practical aspects, attractions, and drawbacks of living amidst a rural idyll in Mexico
Guide to Social Etiquette and Local Customs in Mexico
Comprehensive guide to navigate Mexico's social etiquette. Get acquainted with social graces and avoid making unnecessary or embarrassing social blunders
