SkyeMoody
American looking for information about Mexico
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About me
American, Single
Lives in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Speaks English, Spanish, Russian, some Swahili
Registration: 01 March 2017
Organic products in Mexico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As a consumer in Mexico, you may seek to maintain a healthy lifestyle by choosing mostly organic products. If you do favour such products, we would like to know more about your consumption habits. Is it easy to find organic ...
Thanks so much for this valuable information! Read More
Looking for a job in Mexico
Have you searched for teaching English jobs? Would love to hear what you learn! Read More
Best long term international cell plan? by YawningLion
Hello all fellow expats in Mexico! I have been living Mexico for a little over five years. I work in a technical support field in a company that is based in the US. This necessitates my having a cell phone that can be reached by all customers in ...
I have a Verizon 3-country account. Allows you to communicate between Mexico, US, Canada. $85. Per month. ~ Cielo Read More
Best season to move to Mexico by Priscilla
Hello, Many expats choose to move to Mexico at a specific time of the year, and we invite you to share some tips about the best seasons to move to the country. What is the best season/time of the year to move to Mexico, and why? How do rent ...
Your information about moving to Tijuana was very helpful, especially your comments about bringing my possessions across the border. I'm actually flying this evening from Cabo to San Diego via Alaska Airlines because I was using collected miles. ... Read More
OH MY, TAINTED COCKTAILS! by rubytue60
I do not want to be paranoid but what is going on with the alcohol in Mexico? I am planning long stays in the winters on the Pacific. Not in resorts, but I certainly have my drinks in the evenings at restaurants or on the beach. Is there any ...
What happened when drinking these cocktails? Read More
bugs in Mexico by travellight
In a recent post someone had questions about bugs they might encounter in Mexico. This sort of seems like a subject people just don't talk about much if at all. Sort of like the weird uncle you don't want to admit you have. We really need ...
Wow, that's very interesting. Thanls for your suggestions. I'll put them to the test. Actually, I wouldn't mind an iguana on my balcony, as long as it doesn't take over my chair! Read More
bugs in Mexico by travellight
In a recent post someone had questions about bugs they might encounter in Mexico. This sort of seems like a subject people just don't talk about much if at all. Sort of like the weird uncle you don't want to admit you have. We really need ...
These pesky creatures--faro ants, I believe,--are swarming over my balcony plants. Any suggestions for eliminating them from hibiscus, gardenia and bouganviella? Read More
bugs in Mexico by travellight
In a recent post someone had questions about bugs they might encounter in Mexico. This sort of seems like a subject people just don't talk about much if at all. Sort of like the weird uncle you don't want to admit you have. We really need ...
Thanks so much for your advice and comments. I's become obvious to me that the injectiions of antibiotics aren't working, so you're right; this requires different treatment, which I will seek tomorrow. I'm felin somewhat better this ... Read More
bugs in Mexico by travellight
In a recent post someone had questions about bugs they might encounter in Mexico. This sort of seems like a subject people just don't talk about much if at all. Sort of like the weird uncle you don't want to admit you have. We really need ...
In Puert Vallarta, chewed up by mosquitoes and/biting flies. One bite on my foot so bad it felt as if my foot bones were broken, and I was unable to stand on it for several days. Massive headache,dizziness, jaundiced eyes. Have had two near deadly ... Read More
Best Route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos by SkyeMoody
Anyone know the fastest plane route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos? I've heaard one can fly from PV to Guadalajara and from there to Cabo, buthave no specifics. Also heard about the drive north to a ferry that crosses the Sea of Cortes, but ...
Thanks. I'll check out interjet. ~ Skye Read More
Best Route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos by SkyeMoody
Anyone know the fastest plane route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos? I've heaard one can fly from PV to Guadalajara and from there to Cabo, buthave no specifics. Also heard about the drive north to a ferry that crosses the Sea of Cortes, but ...
What else, besides the long driving times on both ends, did you find objectionable about taking the ferry? Thanks. ~ Skye Read More
Best Route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos by SkyeMoody
Anyone know the fastest plane route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos? I've heaard one can fly from PV to Guadalajara and from there to Cabo, buthave no specifics. Also heard about the drive north to a ferry that crosses the Sea of Cortes, but ...
You're right. I heard one can fly from PV to Guadalajara, from Guadalajara to San Jose del Cabo. Might that work? Or maybe just wishful thinking? ~ skye Read More
Best Route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos by SkyeMoody
Anyone know the fastest plane route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos? I've heaard one can fly from PV to Guadalajara and from there to Cabo, buthave no specifics. Also heard about the drive north to a ferry that crosses the Sea of Cortes, but ...
Thanks. It seems that, although PV and Cabo are just a few hundred miles apart, there's no "short" route between them! ~ Skye Read More
Best Route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos
Anyone know the fastest plane route from Puerto Vallarta to Los Cabos? I've heaard one can fly from PV to Guadalajara and from there to Cabo, buthave no specifics. Also heard about the drive north to a ferry that crosses the Sea of Cortes, but ... Read More
What do you do to make money to live in Mexico? by 420jon69
Just curious to see what everyone does to earn money that allows you to live in Mexico?
This is a personal response to dfleming, but hitting "reply" on your message box, it went on the public site. I wonder how many others have experienced the same when trying to contact you personally. I'm self-emplooyed, an ... Read More
Essentials to live in Mexico by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Mexico, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Mexico? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Whew! Thanks. I almost took a flight to the UK to find Liverpool. I appreciate knowing there's another form of Liverpool in Mexico, and that it carries quality items. Does Puerto Vallarta have a Liverpool? ~ Skye Read More
Top 5 tips to live in Mexico by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Mexico. What recommendations would you ...
"A Dios" may sometimes be used the way Hawaiians use "Aloha", both as a passing greeting, whether coming or going. ~ Skye Read More
Essentials to live in Mexico by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Mexico, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Mexico? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Thanks for the information. I'm glad to know that sheets made in Mexico are of good quality an reasonably priced. I will bring fewer linens than I was planning to bring, and shop at Liverpool! ~ Skye Read More
Essentials to live in Mexico by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Mexico, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Mexico? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Thanks for your comments. Thread counts are pretty deceptive anyway. And since you're the second person on this site mentioning Liverpool, I'll assume it is actually a department store of sorts, and not referring to a city in the UK. : - ... Read More
Essentials to live in Mexico by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Mexico, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Mexico? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
This is very helpful information indeed. And I'm assuming that you don't refer to Liverpool, England, but to a department store? There's one in Puerto Vallarta? Thanks again for your comments. I'm certainly glad that I have ... Read More
Essentials to live in Mexico by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Mexico, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Mexico? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Thanks for your detailedreply. So nice to know good bed linens are available! I also understand that bed frame sizes and mattress sizes are different than in the US. Do you know the equivalents to US king and queen sizes? Thanks so much! Read More
Essentials to live in Mexico by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Mexico, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Mexico? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Thanks for the advice. May I ask you about quality bed linens and bath linens? Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats? by Rolllingstone
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ...
THANKS FOR EXPRESSING THIS OPINION, WHICH I SHARE! Skye Read More
Finding a place to live by doggroomer
Wondering how those of you who drove into Mexico (or not) how you went about finding a place to stay. Did you rent something out for a month that you secured before you got there? and that you found site unseen before actually getting to ...
I stayed in a sweet boutique hotel (Hotel Catedral) for 8 nights, for $57. per night, while searching for a place to rent. On the 2nd day, with one of several realtors I'd tried, we were walking along the street after not finding anything that ... Read More
Considering Moving to Mexico; complex medical issues - please advise by Professor_X
Hello (I am cross-posting this in part from another forum and hope that is okay), I am widely traveled and am not sure where to post, precisely, to a particular country forum since I am open to the issue of expatriating and do not have a particular ...
Hi, I appreciated your comments about your community on the Baja Coast, and also regarding medical care. When you mentioned prescription drugs, did you mean that one might contact her local pharmacy in the US, for example, and have the list of ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Helpful medical insurance advice. Thanks! Read More
Planning to move permanently to Puerto Vallarta by SkyeMoody
Greetings: I'm a journalist, photojournalist and former East Africa bush guide. I am planning to move from Seattle, WA USA, to Puerto Vallarta, primarily because of my attraction to Mexican culture and history, and secondarily, my desire to live ...
Hello, Thank you so very much for your helpful comments. I now feel that I'm on the right path to begin the process of moving to Mexico. Your advice really helped. ~ Skye Read More
Planning to move permanently to Puerto Vallarta by SkyeMoody
Greetings: I'm a journalist, photojournalist and former East Africa bush guide. I am planning to move from Seattle, WA USA, to Puerto Vallarta, primarily because of my attraction to Mexican culture and history, and secondarily, my desire to live ...
Do you think my earlier comments about 180-day visas for the first year make sense? Thanks, Skye Read More
Planning to move permanently to Puerto Vallarta by SkyeMoody
Greetings: I'm a journalist, photojournalist and former East Africa bush guide. I am planning to move from Seattle, WA USA, to Puerto Vallarta, primarily because of my attraction to Mexican culture and history, and secondarily, my desire to live ...
Thanks for your reply, which I found encouraging. Read More
Planning to move permanently to Puerto Vallarta by SkyeMoody
Greetings: I'm a journalist, photojournalist and former East Africa bush guide. I am planning to move from Seattle, WA USA, to Puerto Vallarta, primarily because of my attraction to Mexican culture and history, and secondarily, my desire to live ...
I do not yet have a permanent residence visa. I was planning to apply for the 180-day visa, return to the US for 5 days, then return to Mexico on another 180-day visa. This would, I reason, give me time to decide if Puerto Vallarta, or anywhere in ... Read More
Planning to move permanently to Puerto Vallarta
Greetings: I'm a journalist, photojournalist and former East Africa bush guide. I am planning to move from Seattle, WA USA, to Puerto Vallarta, primarily because of my attraction to Mexican culture and history, and secondarily, my desire to live ... Read More