Moving to Mexico: The Ultimate Guide for American Expats (Chapter 5 – Make a Serious Research Trip)

Maybe you already know where you want to move in Mexico because you have vacationed there many times. But the question you need to ask yourself: how is life different from small vacations or winters as a tourist different from year-round living. You might be surprised. Living in Mexico and being a lifelong vacationer in Mexico is COMPLELTY different. What seems quaint and cute as a visitor, even if you have visited for years and full winters every year, might just get on your last nerve as a full-time resident. Perception changes when you realize . . .



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