stevemerida
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American expat in Mexico
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About me
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Registration: 22 March 2010
About
Moved from the US about 18 months ago. Was previously a corporate executive that lost his job at 58. With an economy that was at the brink of disaster and no prospects of finding another job, decided that retirement in a low cost country with a unique cultural experience was worth the try. Things are better than I ever dreamed. My standard of living has improved tremendously and stress levels are significantly reduced. This is a lifestyle that many Americans overlook, although those that do find a quality of life better than they ever dreamed possible.
Interests: reading, arts, cooking, mayan culture, swimming
My expat journey
Mexico
USA
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stevemerida replied to a thread
San Miguel de Allende or Merida??? by adrianikon616
Hello and thanks for answering my question. I want to make the move to Mexico very soon. I have been there a ton and now ready to make it my full-time home! I have been to San Miguel de Allende many times and I am thinking of moving there. ...
We relocated to Merida about 18 months ago and I think one important comparison to SMA is that the local Mexicans are much different than the Yucatan natives. Remember, Merida and the Yucatan was cut off from the rest of Mexico for 100s of years and ... Read More