Personal Stories

Get a glimpse into the life of living abroad in Iberian America by reading the stories of those who live down here.

How to Make a Living Abroad

Want to know how you also can live abroad in Iberian America? Well, you are going to need to know how to support yourself financially. Here I will give you some ideas and tips.

Product & Service Suggestions

What products or services should you use to best maximize your experience in Iberian America? Find out now!

Visa & Residency Information

Interested in visiting or even living in Iberian America? Then make sure you are well-informed on visa and residency requirements.

Dating Information

Interested in information regarding dating in Latin America? Here you will get the no BS info that isn't going to sell you a false dream of what dating abroad in Latin America is like. 

Chicas del Clima

An interesting contrast to life back home is the "chica del clima." Plenty of gringos notice how weather gals down here in Latin America tend to look sexier than back home. Plenty of examples below.

Guides

Going to a specific country in Iberian America? Then check out my guides here to give you detailed information on specific countries, cities and special locations (beaches, hiking trails, etc). 

Also includes guides that give extensive information on particular topics. 

Health

Articles touching on any subjects related to health in Latin America. 

Learning Spanish & Portuguese

Before you show up to Iberian America, it would be wise to learn the language of the area you are going to. So check out the information here to help you get started. 

Guest Posts

Here you can check out guest posts written by others for this website or links to my guest posts on other websites. 

Moving to Latin America

Basic tips for those thinking of moving to Latin America for the first time. 

Rural Latin America

Articles on my time visiting rural parts of Latin America. 

Latin American Politics

Articles on anything to do with Latin American politics.

Gringos Giving Back

Articles showing examples of gringos giving back in some positive way to communities in Latin America. 

What Triggers Latin Americans?

Articles discussing topics that you might want to avoid and be aware about that could easily some trigger Latin Americans. 

The Barrio

Articles covering rougher neighborhoods of urban areas of Latin America. 

Observations About Gringos

Articles making observations about other gringos living in Latin America. 

Gringo Misconceptions

Articles on common misconceptions I sometimes see other gringos having about Latin America. 

Food

Articles on food in Latin America. 

Race & Ethnicity in LATAM

Discussing race & ethnicity in Latin America. 

LATAM Treatment of Gringos

Articles discussing some of the common behavior and attitudes towards gringos that you might see in Latin America. 

Hiking

Articles showing nice hiking areas in Latin America. 

Crime

Discussing common crimes and scams that you might encounter in Latin America. 

"Shitty" Issues

Discussing some of the issues regarding shit in Latin America: homeless people taking a shit outside your apartment, no toilet paper in public bathrooms, etc. 

Transportation Issues

Some of the transportation issues you might find in the country such as protests blocking the road, broken down vehicles, taxi issues, etc. 

LATAM Hustes

Discussing some of the hustles you see homeless and poor people engage in while in Latin America. 

Gringo Money Saving Tips

Some tips to be aware about when wanting to save money in Latin America. 

LATAM Obsession with English

How a lot of Latin Americans seem obsessed with learning English.

Homeless People

Discussing experiences with homeless people down here. 

Natural Disasters 

Discussing some of the natural disasters you might find in Latin America that could mess up your day from earthquakes in Mexico City to arroyos in Barranquilla. 

US-LATAM Comparisons

Some comparisons made between US and Latin America. 

LATAM Education

Anything to do with education in Latin America. 

Addiction in LATAM

The topic of addiction in Latin America from degenerate gringos to degenerate locals. 

Deported in Latin America

Articles discussing anyone deported to Latin America, deported from Latin America or deported from one country of Latin America to another. 

Accent Issues

Discussing the ways accent issues can play out when gringos and Latin Americans try to understand each other in either of their languages. 

LATAM Sports

While I'm not the biggest fan of soccer, here are some articles on my experiences enjoying sports in Latin America. 

Latin American Resources

Some recommendations for other online Latin American resources that I think are helpful. 

Photo Articles

Want to see lots of pictures of Latin America? Here are articles with lots of photos. 

LATAM Living Options

Articles mostly discussing apartment hunting in various areas and also other living options you might find in Latin America. 

Currency Issues

Currency issues you might notice while living in Latin America.

Bugs, Insects & More in LATAM

You might notice a lot more bugs and insects down here and some that you might not even have seen back home. 

Pricing Issues in LATAM

Sometimes the issue of what to pay for services and goods, including the gringo price, comes up among gringos down here. 

US Latino Topics

While this website doesn't touch on life back in the US often, sometimes the topics related to US Latinos come up in discussions about Latin America. Here's some examples. 

Taxes

While I'm not your personal tax expert, here are some articles I wrote on taxes in Latin America. 

Class

Discussing class & classism in Latin America. 

Religion

How important is religion in Latin America? 

Inefficiency in LATAM

Gringos often discuss the issue of inefficiency in Latin America and the reasons behind it. Here's some articles related to the topic. 

Opinion

Articles that are more opinion heavy that don't fit as well in other categories.