All posts in "Personal Stories & Opinions"
The Funny Burns of Latin Americans Against Gringos
How sometimes Latin Americans have certain statements they have prepared for us gringos that they heard somewhere on the internet that they have no experience with but are prepared to hit us with thinking they somehow are on a high horse.
The Gringo Love & The Local Hate for Local Customs in Latin America
Discussing the irony of gringos loving certain local customs because “they are authentic to Latin America” when no shortage of local Latin Americans fucking hate the customs in question.
Monday, Monday Morning in Latin America
A benefit to life in Latin America as an expat: not being aware of if it is Monday or the weekend.
The Latin American Rougher Treatment of Animals
Discussing the rougher treatment of animals in Latin America.
The Flashy Latino Returning to Latin America
Discussing the Latin American who spent time in “the West” and comes back looking like he has money.
The Latin American Frustration At Establishments in Gringo Heavy Areas
How some Latin Americans feel frustration at establishments in gringo heavy areas for various reasons.
The Abundance of America over Latin America
Discussing how a lot of gringos back home and expats down here compare abundance of the US to Latin America.
The Foreign Expat More Knowledgeable About Latin America than Latin Americans
Is it true that a foreign expat can be more knowledgeable about Latin America than Latin Americans?
Respect Mexican Culture! Wear a Mask!
Is it true that Mexicans wear the mask even after a few years into the pandemic? Only the foreigners choose not to wear them? On one particular day, I decided to count how many Mexicans I could see not wearing a mask because I knew this was bullshit. Here’s what I found.
The Odd Logic of the Latino Wanting a Quick Buck Over Long Term Client
How some Latin Americans would rather lose out on long term business in order to make an extra dollar or two right now.