torriani
Swiss expat in Mexico
Forum posts
14
About me
Swiss
Lives in Acapulco
Speaks en, ge, some es, some fr
Registration: 29 July 2009
Safety in Mexico by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Mexico? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Acapulco is on the drug route. According to newspapers there are almost daily killings between drug gangs. I heard of 1 or 2 in the area of the Zocalo over the last 10 years or so. I live in the tourist zone near the Zocalo, visiting dance places up ... Read More
Banking in Mexico by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Mexico? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
Unfortunately Scotia is hardly mentioned in Mercado Libre. So if you sell here you need a bank that is in common use. I noticed Scotia Mx does not add charge on teller machine if the $$-source is Scotia in CA. Read More
i guess it's a call for some advices on a relocation to Basel
the majority of people live in apartments, no hassle with repairs and you know exactly what it cost you to leave. Some are available from 3 month +, other prefer tenants that stay at least 1 year. You can move out before the contract ends if you ... Read More
How to make friends in Zurich by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Zurich :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
join Toastmasters or other American social / sports club in Z眉rich, you probably find some local people in the club. Read More
Maybe relocating to Basel and need info on schooling by ccatz88
My husband just got an offer from his company to relocate from US to Basel Switzerland. We are very excited by the opportunity, but we have a 3 year old son who is in pre-school. To move abroad, I will be quitting my job and hoping to find work in ...
you need not prepare anything. At child's age he will learn local language and go to local school like everyone else at same age. Speak English at home and let him write English to his current friends. What could be simpler? There might be 30 % ... Read More
Do and don't in Mexico
yes, i am living in mx for about 3-4 month / year Read More
Who is in Acapulco
I am exclusively interested in Mexico, specifically Acapulco. For me this website is too big going round the world. I consider cancelling. Any English writiung Acapulcuenos here? Read More
Do and don't in Mexico
Horn honking seems to be standard practice for taxi drivers - it is safer than leaving the car and fight. Observed. Read More
Retiring in Mexico by Maynris
Mexico is back in the Top 6 countries to retire to. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of the up and down sides, and areas to recommend.
I know a lot of retired people in Acapulco, full time. Consider it myself. Read More
Living in Mexico by expat.com
You are living in Mexico, or you used to live in Mexico. [b]Share your experience![/b] How would you describe life in Mexico? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
As to slow Mexicans: it took 1 hour to get a GSM cell phone chip with a talk credit equal to the chip cost (Telmex) and less than one hour for it to become operational. People who have jobs and need to start on time - do! It depends on competition ... Read More
How Should I Move Furniture Across Border to Mexico? by jhaselwood
We recently purchased a condo in Puerto Vallarta and are planning on pulling a 6 ft. by 10 ft. trailer filled with furniture and household goods from the US to Puerto Vallarta. How difficult is it to get the goods across the border even with a ...
winter 2008/9 I asked sea port customs Acapulco about the charge when I bring used household good as a newly arrived Rentista. I was told it might be about 3000 pesos for the lot. Unless you have highly valuable furniture items (your value) consider ... Read More
Hello--Main Topic: Dental Work in Mexico by catrui
Hi there. I live in the United States and am looking for information on having dental work done in Mexico: Mexico City, Oaxaca, or Mazatlan. If you are an expatriot living in Mexico and have information on dentists and/or dental work, including ...
I had dental work done to the bone in Acapulco. Many years experience, never a real problem. Cost difference pays for air fare. Read More