Ted TC
American expat in Mexico
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11
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About me
American
Lives in Toluca
Speaks Spanish, Korean
Registration: 10 May 2010
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Living in Mexico but working for overseas company - Need advice by riclondon
Hi I have some questions I would be very greatful if some of you could help me. I currently live in London but I am in love with Mexico and the culture, I have many friends there and would love to live there for some time. I work for a company ...
You get a 6 month tourist visa on arrival. If you will continue to work for a UK company, there is no reason to pay Mexican taxes. When you go through immigration, just say you are visiting. When your six months is up, cross the border and when you ... Read More
Top Ten Mexican Slang by Ted TC
I'm interested in what Spanish speakers think of this... nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/top-10-mexican-slang Do you agree? What would your number 1 be? There are some important ones I forgot, like ahorita and cabron.
Mande is essential Mexican Spanish... also people say "eo" - I don't know how it is spelled, but it sounds like the two letters in English, "A" and "O" Read More
Work Visa for Telecommuting by Page1
Hi all! Sorry if this has been addressed a million times over, but I keep receiving conflicting information. I will be permanently relocating to Playa del Carmen within nine months or so. I am a freelance journalist who contracts with U.S.-based ...
I'm glad I can be of help. Any advice for me on how I can become a freelance journalist? :) Read More
Work Visa for Telecommuting by Page1
Hi all! Sorry if this has been addressed a million times over, but I keep receiving conflicting information. I will be permanently relocating to Playa del Carmen within nine months or so. I am a freelance journalist who contracts with U.S.-based ...
Now your question is more interesting. How attached are you to your car? Can you sell it? Do you have a lot of stuff? It's a long drive all across Mexico to Playa del Carmen, and not cheap with all the toll roads. Not to mention that Northern Mexico ... Read More
Work Visa for Telecommuting by Page1
Hi all! Sorry if this has been addressed a million times over, but I keep receiving conflicting information. I will be permanently relocating to Playa del Carmen within nine months or so. I am a freelance journalist who contracts with U.S.-based ...
No. Every six months you can renew your tourist visa with a trip to Belize or Guatemala. Don't mention working when you arrive in Mexico. Read More
Top Ten Mexican Slang by Ted TC
I'm interested in what Spanish speakers think of this... nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/top-10-mexican-slang Do you agree? What would your number 1 be? There are some important ones I forgot, like ahorita and cabron.
Thanks man! Number 1 was a hard choice but I had to go with wey. Read More
Top Ten Mexican Slang
I'm interested in what Spanish speakers think of this... nohaybronca.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/top-10-mexican-slang Do you agree? What would your number 1 be? There are some important ones I forgot, like ahorita and cabron. Read More
Teaching English in Mexico - what to expect? by MelbMandy
Hi everyone! As I am hoping to come from Australia to Mexico to live for a year I would like to know what is considered good pay and conditions for TESOL English teachers over there. I suppose what I am realy asking is what pay you would need to ...
I`m a teacher and I just went through all of that, so I hope I can be helpful. If you live in Oaxaca (or a smaller place) it will be different and maybe harder than my experience (near DF). My visa processed in 3 weeks - the law has changed so ... Read More
US Visa for Mexican National by mwiley
I have been living and enjoying Mexico for a while now. During my time here I have made a fantastic friend who has introduced me to his family, friends, colleagues and business associates. His family even hosted a Christmas Posada for my large ...
I believe Mexicans must have something like 2,000 dollars spending money per month of travel in the US in their bank account, and the money must have been in the account for at least 6 months. It doesn't matter what their expenses will be. Plus ... Read More
ANYBODY IN TOLUCA! by stacyt
Interested to rent an apartment in Toluca for 3 months. Would appreciate if someone recommends me a trustworthy property agent! Am gon be there next week, CAN'T WAIT! NEED TIPS AROUND MEXICO AS WELL! (: TIA!
I live in Toluca... when you get here you will see lots of signs around centro that say "se renta departamiento." Check out the places - most of them are probably unfurnished. I know a place that is furnished and trustworthy, but outside centro. ... Read More