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The Irony of the Low Cost of Living in Latin America
Despite it being one of my own motivations to live in LATAM, here are some critical observations of the decision to live in Latin America due to low cost of living.
Latin American Nicknames
In Latin America, it’s common for people to give each other nicknames that might offend or shock the occasional gringo who is new to life down here.
How to Know What a Latino is Saying with Limited English
Sometimes you will meet a Latino in Latin America who doesn’t speak English well but wants to practice it with you. However, it can be difficult to sometimes know what they are saying if the English is limited. Here’s a quick tip on how to decipher what someone is saying without reverting back to Spanish.
“Man Without a Plan” in Latin America
When young and naïve gringos live in Latin America without being serious in the long term about how to achieve their long term goals.
Latino Insecurity
From an outsider perspective, there are certain things that some Latinos seem to be insecure about. Here’s some brief thoughts.
How to Find an Apartment in Latin America
Thinking of moving to Latin America? Here’s some tips on finding an apartment down here.
“Live Like the Locals with Arroz Blanco con Huevo Frito!”
There does exist the rare gringo who feels a need to “live like the locals.” Sometimes this translates to making a vacation out of living in poverty.
“I’m in Bolivia?!?”
When you have random moments coming to terms with you living abroad and how weird that is.
Winter Holidays in Mexico City in 2020
Final article of 2020. Happy New Year!
Following the World’s Largest Dinosaur Tracks in Sucre
A story of my time visiting the world’s largest dinosaur tracks in Bolivia.