Exchanging USD on the Black Market in Buenos Aires
Published October 4, 2020
in Argentina
, Crime
, Currency Issues
, Gringo Money Saving Tips
, Personal Stories
Sometimes you might encounter a situation where you can trade USD on the black market in Latin America. I had one similar experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Stealing Black Tea from the Mexican Karen
Published December 21, 2021
in Personal Stories & Opinions
A little story on my latest endeavors with a new business plan to steal black tea from Soriana in Mexico City and sell it on the black market. Expect me to be a millionaire soon.
The Lack of Love for the Central American Capital
The certain distaste you see other expats have for Central American capitals in contrast to Latin America capitals in general.
Friends & Family Thinking You Are Crazy for Moving to LATAM
Published December 16, 2020
in Moving to LATAM
How to deal with the possibility that everyone will think you are crazy for visiting or moving to Latin America.
Issues with Currency Bills in Latin America
Published October 4, 2020
in Argentina
, Currency Issues
, Guatemala
, Mexico
, Paraguay
, Personal Stories & Opinions
Sometimes you will encounter currency issues in Latin America. Here’s some examples.
How Cheap is it to Live in Latin America?
Published August 20, 2020
in Argentina
, Bolivia
, Colombia
, Gringo Money Saving Tips
, Guatemala
, Mexico
You hear often about how cheap it is to live in Latin America. But is it true? Well, coming from someone who has spent as little as 300 bucks a month, you get what you pay for.
Tepito is Not the Worst Neighborhood of Mexico City
Published December 31, 2022
in Health & Safety
, Mexico
Tepito is not the worst neighborhood of Mexico City and often gets way more attention for being so from gringos and Mexicans not very familiar with Mexico City despite other areas of Mexico City objectively being worse from either a safety or quality of life perspective.
Brandy & Fake Mexican Currency in Iztapalapa
Published October 22, 2022
in Health & Safety
, Mexico
What to do if given fake currency in Mexico?
Wasted Potential in the Historic Center of CDMX
Published October 22, 2022
in Mexico
While the Historic Center of Mexico City can be an interesting place to visit and even live in, it does at times have serious flaws that leave you disappointed as it could be so much better. Above all, it is one touristy area out of many that shares similar problems in certain areas of Latin America.
“Henry, Bring Back Milk!”
Published October 1, 2022
in Personal Stories & Opinions
How moving to another country, including those in Latin America, involves missing shit from back home and the joy you get when you find those things down here.