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GraziellaG

GraziellaG

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French expat in Mexico

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46

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16

About me

French

Lives in Ensenada, Baja California

Speaks french,English,Spanish

Registration: 06 June 2019

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GraziellaG

Coliving/shared housing in Ensenada Baja California Mexico. by GraziellaG

The concept seems to be quite new in Mexico.Although I see quite a few requests from expats, on social media, for coliving/shared housing in PV, SMDA, and other places in Mexico, I dont see many/none for Baja California North. Considering the amount ...

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@geddessylvia Hi. I sent you a private message. Read More

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jazzpaz

Ground floor, one storey home rentals by jazzpaz

Are there *any* ground floor, one story homes (houses, condos, apartments, duplexes, townhouses, etc?) for rent in Mexico? Other than the small border towns near Texas l can't find anything for an old woman who can't climb stairs.

GraziellaG

I know plenty of ground floor rentals. But in Ensenada and by the sea. Read More

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1happykamper

Did you leave Mexico, only to return? by 1happykamper

If not México then where?When I retired to San Miguel de Allende in 2012 life was fantastic. It was cheap and wonderful. I became a permanent resident of Mexico and was happy. That is until 2015 when the killings in San Miguel de Allende just ...

GraziellaG

I am in Ensenada Baja California North and I am going nowhere else..lol...especially not in Asia with the humity. Horrible. Been there,done that. Mexico is now my home and for 16 years, with my rescue dogs. . Read More

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Yasminscriven62

Free lance work by Yasminscriven62

Hello,I am a fitness instructor from the uk,I want to teach my fitness classes in other countries, I am really interested in working in Latin America, and the Caribbean but I’m unsure about the laws, like for example if I don’t work in a ...

GraziellaG

Hi!! I live in Mexico, but I bet the same rules apply for any country in Latin America. Unless you have a double nationality/ are a native to the country/have a permanent resident status, you are not supposed to work. Many Mexicans teach this kind ... Read More

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2 years ago
bobbaluba

Moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia by bobbaluba

I have joined this site and this forum as my wife and I are seriously considering moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia, Canada. We have been to Mexico twice on trips and now thinking of selling our home and begin our life in a warmer climate. We ...

GraziellaG

ok. I could have helped but only for Baja California North. Best wishes!!! Read More

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2 years ago
bobbaluba

Moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia by bobbaluba

I have joined this site and this forum as my wife and I are seriously considering moving to Mexico from Nova Scotia, Canada. We have been to Mexico twice on trips and now thinking of selling our home and begin our life in a warmer climate. We ...

GraziellaG

@bobbalubaThe question is,do you want to go back to PDC or stay close from the USA border? Read More

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2 years ago
Guest9247

Best locations for off-grid living in Mexico? by Guest9247

Hi, I'm interested in living off-grid in Mexico somewhere fairly remote, rural and with good land for farming. Any suggestions, please feel free to comment. Cheers

GraziellaG

@bollicina3I may have something in Ensenada Mx.One hour South of the city center. On a peninsula.Ensenada is like 2 hours South of the san Diego CA border.Send me a message if the location may pick your interest. I ll send you a map.I dont think ... Read More

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2 years ago
GraziellaG

Coliving/shared housing in Ensenada Baja California Mexico. by GraziellaG

The concept seems to be quite new in Mexico.Although I see quite a few requests from expats, on social media, for coliving/shared housing in PV, SMDA, and other places in Mexico, I dont see many/none for Baja California North. Considering the amount ...

GraziellaG

I have and thank you,but not fully done yet. Read More

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GraziellaG created a thread
2 years ago

Coliving/shared housing in Ensenada Baja California Mexico.

The concept seems to be quite new in Mexico.Although I see quite a few requests from expats, on social media, for coliving/shared housing in PV, SMDA, and other places in Mexico, I dont see many/none for Baja California North. Considering the amount ... Read More

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2 years ago
lakeplay2

Is there a website that connects singles looking for roommates? by lakeplay2

I'm a young widow wanting to move to Mexico but I hate living alone so I'm wanting a roommate(s). Is there someone who can please guide me in the right direction or to a website that features unmarried without children looking to team-up to keep ...

GraziellaG

Interesting enough, I am planning to rent a big high end house because i can see there is a demand for house sharing. Location will be Ensenada Baja California, beach front. ****Gracias. Read More

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3 years ago
Julien

New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't 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 ...

GraziellaG

@talonewton but where in Baja are you planning to retire? Read More

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3 years ago
JCfromHolland

Hi, my name is Jeanette, open voor connections by JCfromHolland

Hello, My name is Jeanette, I am Dutch, an account holder here for a while, but never quite done much with it, mainly because of the many fake profiles. But let's give it a try. I travel the world since I was 17, but always with a home to return to, ...

GraziellaG

And hello Jeanette!!i am European too, French and I am a consultant too, but in Ensenada BCN. I am actually a house hunter (not a realtor) , so people contrat me to do all the search for them,rent or buy. Too many frauds online,targetting foreigners ... Read More

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4 years ago
fritzhinzedmd

My Canadian tenant hasn’t paid rent what to do? by fritzhinzedmd

Hi I have a house in Queretaro where my Canadian tenant has not paid rent for a month nor utilities. I am a Mexican citizen and I am Not sure what I can do. I believe he has abandoned the house because there hasn’t been any movement. I have ...

GraziellaG

he may be dead in there. It is your duty and right to go and check. Go with a witness and record everything. Read More

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4 years ago
cncolling

Canadian looking to move to Mexico by cncolling

Hi everyone, Unfortunately people I know keep mentioning how dangerous they think it is in Mexico. Is it safe to live in a single family home or a condo. I prefer single family. I'm looking to move to the Caribbean side or the gulf. Wondering ...

GraziellaG

I am in Ensenada.No humidity, no hurricanes, close to the US border. Less expensive than the USA, CERTAINLY, less expensive than inland Mexico,no. One pays for that West coast and the proximity to the states. Still 1/3 of what CA has to offer. ... Read More

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4 years ago
cncolling

Canadian looking to move to Mexico by cncolling

Hi everyone, Unfortunately people I know keep mentioning how dangerous they think it is in Mexico. Is it safe to live in a single family home or a condo. I prefer single family. I'm looking to move to the Caribbean side or the gulf. Wondering ...

GraziellaG

interesting article. This is why people ask if Mexico is “dangerous!” Don’t be part of the “yes” answer. Read More

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4 years ago
cccmedia

Protecting Quintana Roo by cccmedia

Mexican officials are beefing up security patrols at the beaches, bars and nightclubs in Cancún and the state of Quintana Roo where international tourism attracts millions of visitors annually. Years ago, tourism tanked in Acapulco after drug ...

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Tourism kills tourism. Read More

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4 years ago
rpnettles

Good morning, by rpnettles

My name is Robin, I live in South Carolina in the U.S. This is my first post in any of the blogs. I am 64 and I want to really move to Mexico but my husband and grown son are not on board. I am living in pure agony emotionally here. I do not ...

GraziellaG

yep @mrpres. The USA seems to be one of those countries that has tons of issues which is precisely why so many foreigners are fleeing it. If the lady is independent financially wise, then nothing is impossible Sir. I sent you a personal message ... Read More

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4 years ago
kelasean123

Hi looking for Rental near beach by kelasean123

Hi am moveing from honolulu and looking for a beach town any ideas where to find small houses rentals thank you Jim

GraziellaG

Ensenada. Close to CA border too. Getting expensive though. Read More

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4 years ago
InnerBeingHealingArts

$300 us dollar two bedroom apartments around Ajijic? by InnerBeingHealingArts

some videos show people with $300 us dollar two bedroom furnished apartments in different beach areas of Mexico. Do you know of any of those around Ajijic? In the Laka Chapala areas? maybe it's too much of a haven for American retirees to ...

GraziellaG

I am even starting to see foreigners looking for 200 dlls rent places. Very alarming. You also get what you pay for. In Ensenada I mean, dont know about other parts of Mexico. Read More

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4 years ago
GuestPoster741

Hello all together by GuestPoster741

my name is Nadja and I already live in San Luis Potosí for 3 years. Nice to meet you all.

GraziellaG

I sent Tim a message a while ago about Ensenada, and he never answered.Just trying to help. Read More

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5 years ago

Ensenada long term rental

Hello all, I am searching for one myself along the coast, between TJ and Ensenada. I have a few leads for the ones searching too. Just sharing the wealth and knowledge. Read More

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5 years ago

Best way to Spanish fluency

Just answer the freaking question!! "who pissed in your corn flakes?????" Read More

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5 years ago

Best way to Spanish fluency

Answer Ed's question. NOW!!!!! Who's in the spotlight now, smelly cat? Your show. Its called Karma. lol Read More

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5 years ago

Best way to Spanish fluency

BS and you know it, God u r nasty...ughhhhhhh...Me das asco.... Read More

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5 years ago
MovinUp

Best way to Spanish fluency by MovinUp

Evening all A bit of advice please.... I'm hopefully moving to Mexico very soon and am determined to become fluent in Spanish ASAP, what do you think is the best approach? a) Intensive Spanish school followed by practising as much as ...

GraziellaG

@Movinup. Try to interact as much as possible with the locals. You'll find out that what is being taught in books is not always what is being spoken in the street (academic vs conversational). Duolingo yes (theory), interacting with local ... Read More

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5 years ago
MovinUp

Best way to Spanish fluency by MovinUp

Evening all A bit of advice please.... I'm hopefully moving to Mexico very soon and am determined to become fluent in Spanish ASAP, what do you think is the best approach? a) Intensive Spanish school followed by practising as much as ...

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@alleycat1.What a terrible comment...lllooollll Arent we supposed to be nice, compassionate, and helpful to each other. You are clearly putting her down and saying to her "don't even bother girl" OMG, that is unbelievable. I am a ... Read More

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5 years ago

How many people have left the US due to electronic mind control

@How rude...LOL..I have the right to believe in what I want and to express it as well my dear. Dont I?. Name-calling in public = bullying. That s bad. But I am not sensitive to bullies at all, I am above that, but not everybody is and you might as ... Read More

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5 years ago

How many people have left the US due to electronic mind control

@Alice. They will and they are..lol...no vaccine for me that is for sure!!!!! God knows what they are injecting. I did send you a message btw. Read More

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5 years ago

How many people have left the US due to electronic mind control

@Robert Kim: who is wrong? Read More

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5 years ago

How many people have left the US due to electronic mind control

I believe in this, and so are millions of others. What can I say, some people have their eyes wide-open and some wide shut. Worldwide that is. As I rent houses in Ensenada, yes, I do see an increase in foreigners coming in (mainly Americans), ... Read More

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5 years ago
grasshopper51

Finding homes to rent in Mexico by grasshopper51

Maybe some one can help me. Having made the decision to move, I'm running into the most difficulty in finding rental properties. I looked at some properties in Ensenada when I was there in October. Told the rental agent that I wanted to rent a ...

GraziellaG

What is strange is that when I go to housing and type Ensenada BC, it gives me all other locations and eventually Ensenada.lol Read More

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6 years ago
Loïc

COVID-19 and expatriation in Mexico by Loïc

Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Mexico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...

GraziellaG

Hello all!!!! I am French and a legal permanent resident of Mexico for 12 years now. Never have considered returning to France, especially not now. I always felt safer in Mexico than anywhere else. I am a house hunter (not a realtor) and business is ... Read More

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7 years ago
bereid710

Where to move. One loves the ocean. One loves cooler temps. by bereid710

OK. I have a unique dilemma. We are a couple in our sixties who plan to move to Mexico at the end of 2019. The problem we are having is that my husband wants to move somewhere with a temperate climate - preferably with low humidity while I, on the ...

GraziellaG

There are many artists here, also exposing in our art Gallery, we have a library, a theater. Between the Ocean, the Estuary and the Mountains. No humidity. American community. Tranquil. Not sure if I can post a map but let s try ... Read More

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7 years ago
Mel01

USA plated car in Ensenada perm resident by Mel01

Hi all expats. I really need some help here . I need permanent residents who live in Rosarito or Ensenada In Baja California to please help! I am a permanent resident of Mexico I was told to never drive a USA plated car in Mexico it could be ...

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@mel01 the question is: are you an American Citizen? I can see that no one asked the question. Read More

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7 years ago
Ljbradley01

Planning a move by Ljbradley01

Hello all! We will be relocating to the Ensenada area in the next 6 months and am looking for any information/advice I can find. Thank you!

GraziellaG

Good Morning all!!! If your plans are to move, long or short term in Ensenada, ****Have a wonderful day!!! Read More

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7 years ago
Halfwaytree

Single Retiree Receiving a Pension of $1,900 USD Per Month by Halfwaytree

If I choose to take early retirement now at age 58, my monthly pension would be 1,900 USD and will increase each year indexed to inflation. Realisticly, after paying for health insurance, rent for a studio or one bedroom apartment in a beach ...

GraziellaG

In Mexico, 1900 usd per month? You live like a King!!! I live for 12 years in Ensenada, I learned Spanish by speaking only with natives. I do a little rental and I have, at the moment, 4 pretty houses literally 10 steps from the sea. In the very ... Read More

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GraziellaG joined Mexico expat community
7 years ago