All posts in "How to Make a Living Abroad"
The Lack of Bills for the Expat in Latin America
A minor benefit for some expats in Latin America: less bills.
When Everybody Suspects the Gringo to be a Drug Dealer in Latin America
When people back home and even some Latin Americans suspect that you either are a drug dealer or work for the CIA because they literally have no idea how you support yourself.
The Ultimate Challenge: Breaking 500 Pesos in Mexico City
Where are the best places to break a 500 peso bill in Mexico?
Let Gringo Businesses Die & Support Local in Latin America
Discussing the common opinion by other foreigners to “only support local” in Latin America.
The Expat Love for Territorial Tax Systems in Latin America
Discussing the topic of territorial tax systems and second residencies in Latin America for gringos thinking of a life down here as expats.
The False Discounts of Mexico
Discussing the false discounts that you’ll see in Mexico from time to time.
Biden’s Inflation is Killing Me in Latin America!
Discussing the topic of inflation in Latin America with my own experiences given how hot of a topic it is in the US these days.
For Whom the Gringo Pays
Discussing the very different reactions gringos have to paying the locals for whatever good or service. Some turn every interaction into a battle for the last penny, others rejoice the “life hack” of how cheap things are and a few bitch about how little gringos pay as being an example of “post colonialism” and shit like that. Let’s discuss with examples.
The Local Jobs Aspect of Life in Latin America
Discussing the topic of local jobs in Latin America.
Do You Need to be Wealthy to be an Expat in Latin America?
Aren’t most expats in Latin America basically billionaires with excessive wealth? Don’t you need lots of money to make it abroad down here?