The Plain Truth about Living in Mexico: The Expatriate's Guide to Moving, Retiring, or Just Hanging Out

Expatriates Doug and Cindi Bower have successfully expatriated to Mexico, learning through trial and error how to do it from the conception of the initial idea to driving up to their new home in another country. Now the potential expatriate can benefit from their more than three years of pre-expat research to their more than two years of actually living in Mexico. They explain:

1. How to begin the process of deciding whether Mexico is for you.
2. How to evaluate locations and costs for expatriation.
3. How to avoid being stereotyped as an Ugly American.
4. How to find and set up your new home.
5. Ways to cure culture shock before arriving in Mexico.
6. How to master Spanish before moving.
7. How safe Mexico really is.
8. The benefits of cheap living, travel, and medical care.
9. The modern technology available in Mexico.
10. and much more!


The Plain Truth about Living in Mexico answers the potential expatriate's questions by leading them through the process from the beginning to the end. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn not only how-to expatriate but will learn what to expect, in daily life, before coming to Mexico.

• Becoming an Expat Mexico: Your guide to moving abroad
• Living or Retiring in Mexico: All you need to know before you go
• The Move to Mexico Bible
• Retire in Mexico - Live Better for Less Money: Live the American Dream in Mexico for half the price. Luxury on a shoestring can be yours!
• THE MEXICAN MIND! - Understanding & Appreciating Mexican Culture!
• Moving to Mexico's Lake Chapala: Checklists, How-To's, and Practical Information and Advice for Expats and Retirees
• Living in San Miguel: The Heart of the Matter
• Easy Spanish Phrase Book NEW EDITION: Over 700 Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Language Guides Spanish)
• Livin' In Mexico: The Real Story
• Livin' In Mexico: What It Really Costs: Five Real-World Budgets from $500 to $2500 Monthly