acjaime
Canadian looking for information about Mexico
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Calgary
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 22 March 2010
About
My expat journey
Alberta, Mexico
I am currently living in Calgary with my husband and 3 year old daughter. My husband lost his oil and gas job in the recession and has been offered a position in his family business in Sonora, Mexico. We are planning to move in Spring 2011.
Teacher
Its my country (kind of - I'm from BC originally)
Albertans, Albertans, Albertans.
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Canada
I lived with my then fiance (now husband) and worked at a private bilingual elementary school
Teacher
I liked the people, the food, the language.
Monterrey was a big city, bad traffic pollution etc. It was also expensive by Mexican standards.
Activity
Travel risk around Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico by vandea
Hi, we are travelling to Mazatlan soon and would like a perspective around safety and travel from someone who is living in the area. We will be staying north of the marina in a condominium called the Paraiso Costa Bonita. We were hoping to spend ...
I would stick to the state highways. I would NOT drive at night and I would not stop. I think most of the violence is drug related and targeted so if you are not involved in the drug trade and exercise common sense I think you will be fine! Read More
New kid on the block by Ovi
Hi there to all, I am Ovi and just registerd here on the expat forum because I am very much interested to live in Mexico and would like to know as much as possible from many of you who'll be nice to help me with any advice. I can tell you about me ...
Hi Ovi, It is my understanding that in order to obtain an FM3 you need to show proof of an income of at least $1000. US per month. I believe you can enter as a tourist (just ask for 6 months) and then convert the tourist visa to a FM3. I have not ... Read More