Living or Retiring in Mexico: All you need to know before you go. This item is unavailable.Living or Retiring in Mexico: All you need to know before you go

This updated, and second edition is a captivating collection of stories and practical information for anyone with an interest in Mexico. Especially for those who want to spend more time in Mexico or consider staying permanently. Written by a seasoned gringo, the book covers Mexican culture and history, what to expect in this foreign country and how to deal with it. From selecting a location, bringing goods into Mexico, to handling utilities, insurance or buying property and food or drinks. It's informative and at times funny, even for one who is not planning to be an expat, The 174-page book is divided into five parts: Introduction, The Fun Part, Food and Beverages, the Not So Fun Part and The Important Stuff. It makes an excellent guide for people considering 'living the life', or retiring in Mexico, while seeing their budget gain substantial spending power. It will give a tremendous insight in 'Life in Mexico' through the eyes of an expat and will help you shape your opinion and decision making about living in Mexico, and figuring out if this would be the right thing for you

Born in the Netherlands, Leo Buijs immigrated to Canada in 1978, with his wife and two boys. He has been traveling to Mexico since 1984 and lived there part of the year after buying a house in 2003. At the same time, he started writing and publishing guidebooks of a diverse variety. Some of his short stories were published in Whistler's ‘Pique Magazine’ and he was a regular contributor to ‘The Gringo Gazette,’ an English language paper in Baja California Sur. Before publishing ‘Living or Retiring in Mexico’, he published a shorter version called ‘A Taste of Living in Mexico’.