Tim VanderVeen
@timvv
American looking for information about Mexico
Forum posts
8
About me
American
Lives in Chapala, Jalisco
Speaks English, some Spanish
Registration: 22 February 2010
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico
Volunteering with locals and expats and working in schools.
Retired school psychologist. Active substitute teacher in elementary schools.
relaxed atmosphere and the friendly Latin culture.. Cost of living is reasonable and climate is ideal.
Nothing comes to mind.
USA
Activity
Things to Prepare Before a Move to Mexico - final countdown by nikolas4squid
Well, I am finally in the final year countdown (337 days to be exact) to retirement and the move to Mexico. I am trying to get everything I need to do in order before then, and I figured I'd ask for suggestions etc, in case I am forgetting ...
Your plans are helpful to me.. I am planning my move at the end of May... Lots to do and finished.. I just sold everything in my house to the kids next door. Cheap and quick.. Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Thailand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Thailand? What are the ...
It's unfortunate that some responders simply list the things they don't like about Thailand. They also perpetuate the stereotypes that are harmful. There is so much to love about Thailand as there is about every other country and its people ... Read More
Customer care in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Thailand and ...
It appears that your experience has been, for the most part, positive. Even at home we are likley to experience the things you've listed as "however" items. I guess we'll never find the perfect place, but we and our hosts are ... Read More
Customer care in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Thailand and ...
As I read some of the remarks and critiques I am concerned that many who visit or move to Thailand expect life to remain as they knew it back in their native countries. I love Thailand for its own culture, language, and passion. Expats could do well ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
I used to find a USA Today in the bookstore next to the Starbucks on Sukhumvit. I rely on WiFi access to get international news, but frankly if I make the move there I wish to be les connected with all that goes on in the world and just enjoy life ... Read More
required income for Cambodia by timvv
I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets?
I am interested in someone's answer to this. I don't intend to return to the US once I make the move, but want to know if this might be a problem for the government there. Read More
required income for Cambodia by timvv
I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets?
That's encouraging. Thanks for the response. I also love the French influence which lingers there. The Cambodians are lovely people and I hope to give volunteer time to help the community I live in. Thanks again. Tim Also, do you know anything a ... Read More
required income for Cambodia
I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets? Read More