Download or read book Moving to Mexico s Lake Chapala 2nd Edition written by Lisa L Jorgensen and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-09 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People from all over the world are discovering Mexico's Lake Chapala as a great place to live a richer life - as a visitor, a resident ex-patriot, or as a retiree. This guide explains what other travel books don't: it includes up-to-date immigration, visa, and vehicle information. It's a must-have for anyone considering moving to Lake Chapala, as well as visitors and current residents. This book includes: Exploratory Trip Checklist Move Planning Checklist (by week) Border Checklist Moving In Checklist (by week) Comprehensive immigration, visa, and senior discount card information Legal basics Overview of Lakeside towns How-to's on utilities and technology Medical care and insurance information How to get vehicle permits, registrations, driver's licenses Banking, safety, police, shopping, pet care, and mail services basics Guides to local customs and language instruction, and government services Telephone dialing instructions Emergency numbers How to hire household help Driving tips and Accident form Common metric conversions (oven temperatures, etc.) In short, this book explains it all for you - everything the travel guides don't. "I found it highly readable, most comprehensive, and flawlessly organized. I think it's the best book of its kind that I have read, and I have been down here for 25 years." Alejandro Grattan-Dominguez Editor-in-Chief, El Ojo del Lago Magazine "I've lived at Lakeside for ten years now, and coordinate the Information Desk at the Lake Chapala Society. Yet I'm amazed at how much I learned reading this book. I fully intend to keep a copy at the Information Desk, and suggest all the volunteers familiarize themselves with it." Harriet Hart Lakeside writer "I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I wish I had your book available when I moved here 8 years ago. It certainly would have made life simpler and more interesting." Howard Feldstein President, Lake Chapala Society "A valuable resource for anyone visiting or moving to Lake Chapala. If you can, buy it before you come. At the very least, buy it the moment you arrive. Having this book when I moved here 11 years ago would have saved me many missteps and countless hours of research." Judy Dykstra-Brown Lakeside writer and artist For questions or comments, email: [email protected]"
Download or read book American Living Large in Mexico written by Bill the Geek and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-04-08 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I read Bill the Geek ́s book and it got me all pumped up. My girlfriend read it too. We did our internet research and actually called some Americans that were already living in Puerto Vallarta. They had friends with a place for rent right on the ocean. We were doing web design in San Francisco and we were paying $2,200 amount for a 1 bedroom apartment downtown. With Bill the Geek ́s help, we found a 4 bedroom on the beach for $550.00 a month and we don ́t need a car. With the excellent high speed internet, now we are living our dream and actually saving lots of money every month." Dennis and Sandy, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico "Thank you Bill the Geek. Living in Guadalajara is the bomb. I was living in Chicago and it get really cold there. The cost of living was getting to be ridiculous and the winters were just depressing. I am an on line consultant so Bill the Geek was right. After reading his book and listening to the audio book too, I did my internet research and actually visited Guadalajara before I made my move. I could not believe how cheap it was to rent a very nice place and all my cost for everything went down about 70%. No more Snow. Good bye Chicago!" Eric Mason, Guadalajara, Mexico My wife ́s family thought we were crazy. They said if we moved to Mexico we would get killed because they had been listening to Donald Trump. They were so wrong. Bill the Geek was totally right. Mexican people are so warm, friendly and hard working. They work so much harder and longer than Americans. We created an on line business. The internet is great and the cost of living is like tripling our income, plus, the weather is just out of this world. We love Mexico." Mike, Lake Chapala, Mexico "I ́m a tax accountant and I worked for a big accounting firm for years in Cleveland, trying to climb the corporate ladder. Cleveland is cold in the winter. I am a black guy and never really considered leaving the country, but after reading Bill the Geek ́s book, it gave me some ideas. I found some phone numbers of Americans living in Mexico and actually made some friends. They all had US phone numbers and they were very willing to give me a lot of tips and help about how to move down to Puerto Vallarta. I made the move with just my computers and some clothes. I rented a fully furnished, 3 bedroom apartment 5 blocks from the beach for $650.00 a month. I immediately got internet hook up and I was on my way. I grabbed my highest paying clients from the firm I was working for and now I just consult them via Skype. They pay me into my Paypal account and that money goes to my bank. This is heaven. What the heck was I doing in Cleveland. Adios Amigos." Kevin, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Americans Living in Mexico How to Live in Mexico Why Live in Mexico Saving Money by Living in Mexico
Download or read book Moving to Mexico s Lake Chapala 3rd Edition written by Lisa L. Jorgensen and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People from all over the world are discovering Mexico's Lake Chapala as a great place to live a richer life - as a visitor, a resident ex-patriot, or as a retiree. This guide explains what other travel books don't: it includes up-to-date immigration, visa, and vehicle information. It's a must-have for anyone considering moving to Lake Chapala, as well as visitors and current residents. This book includes: - Exploratory Trip Checklist - Move Planning Checklist (by week) - Border Checklist - Moving In Checklist (by week) - Comprehensive immigration, visa, and senior discount card information - Legal basics - Overview of Lakeside towns - How-to's on utilities and technology - Medical care and insurance information - How to get vehicle permits, registrations, driver's licenses - Banking, safety, police, shopping, pet care, and mail services basics - Guides to local customs and language instruction, and government services - Telephone dialing instructions - Emergency numbers - How to hire household help - Driving tips and Accident form - Common metric conversions (oven temperatures, etc.) In short, this book explains it all for you - everything the travel guides don't. "I found it highly readable, most comprehensive, and flawlessly organized. I think it's the best book of its kind that I have read, and I have been down here for 25 years." Alejandro Grattan-Dominguez Editor-in-Chief, El Ojo del Lago Magazine "I've lived at Lakeside for ten years now, and coordinate the Information Desk at the Lake Chapala Society. Yet I'm amazed at how much I learned reading this book. I fully intend to keep a copy at the Information Desk, and suggest all the volunteers familiarize themselves with it." Harriet Hart Lakeside writer "I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I wish I had your book available when I moved here 8 years ago. It certainly would have made life simpler and more interesting." Howard Feldstein President, Lake Chapala Society "A valuable resource for anyone visiting or moving to Lake Chapala. If you can, buy it before you come. At the very least, buy it the moment you arrive. Having this book when I moved here 11 years ago would have saved me many missteps and countless hours of research." Judy Dykstra-Brown Lakeside writer and artist For questions or comments, email: [email protected]
Download or read book The People s Guide to Mexico written by Carl Franz and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers
Download or read book Moving to Mexico s Lake Chapala written by Lisa L. Jorgensen and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People from all over the world are discovering Mexico's Lake Chapala as a great place to live a richer life - as a visitor, a resident ex-patriate, or as a retiree. This guide explains everything travel books don't: up-to-date immigration and visa information, vehicle laws, crime, legal basics, health insurance, banking, plus checklists for preparing to move, what needs to be done at the border, and what to do the first few weeks after arrival. It's a must-have for anyone considering moving to Lake Chapala, as well as visitors and current residents. This book includes: -Exploratory Trip Checklist -Move Planning Checklist (by week) -Border Checklist -Moving In Checklist (by week) -Comprehensive up-to-date immigration, visa, vehicle and senior discount card information -Legal basics -Overview of Lakeside towns -How-to's on utilities and technology -Medical care and insurance information -How to get vehicle permits, registrations, driver's licenses -Banking, safety, police, shopping, pet care, and mail services basics -Guides to local customs and language instruction, and government services -Telephone dialing instructions -Emergency numbers -How to hire household help -Driving tips and accident form -Common metric conversions (oven temperatures, etc.) In short, this book explains it all for you - everything the travel guides don't. "I found it highly readable, most comprehensive, and flawlessly organized. I think it's the best book of its kind that I have read, and I have been down here for 25 years." Alejandro Grattan-Dominguez Editor-in-Chief, El Ojo del Lago Magazine "I've lived at Lakeside for ten years now, and coordinate the Information Desk at the Lake Chapala Society. Yet I'm amazed at how much I learned reading this book. I fully intend to keep a copy at the Information Desk, and suggest all the volunteers familiarize themselves with it." Harriet Hart Lakeside writer "I thoroughly enjoyed the read. I wish I had your book available when I moved here 8 years ago. It certainly would have made life simpler and more interesting." Howard Feldstein President, Lake Chapala Society "A valuable resource for anyone visiting or moving to Lake Chapala. If you can, buy it before you come. At the very least, buy it the moment you arrive. Having this book when I moved here 11 years ago would have saved me many missteps and countless hours of research." Judy Dykstra-Brown Lakeside writer and artist For questions or comments, email: [email protected]
Download or read book Midlife Mavericks written by Karen Blue and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of "unmarried American and Canadian women building better lives for themselves in Mexico's beautiful colonial villages."--Cover
Download or read book Guide to Early Retirement written by Incomes Data Services and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to early retirement practice in the UK, with particular reference to related pension scheme and old age benefits - notes labour costs, examines redundancy, employee's Motivation and disability reasons for retiring early, and outlines characteristics of the job release scheme, phased retirement and flexible retirement age plans for aiding the transition from work. References.
Download or read book Western Mexico written by Tony Burton and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In western Mexico, far from the biggest resorts, Burton has discovered a region that has retained the ancient culture and traditions, the Mexico behind the mask. This guide includes suggestions for day trips and longer overnight routes, all within three hours driving time of Guadalajara, Chapala or Ajijic.
Download or read book Why We Left written by and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It was 12 years ago when I moved to Mexico, leaving my comfortable, familiar life and community, driving by myself to start a new life in a foreign country. Some sort of bravado or naivete or, as my friends would say later, courage, allowed me to pooh-pooh concerns about all the unknowns- culture, language, customs-and head off nonetheless."And so begins one of the more than two dozen essays in this anthology, written by "regular" women about their "regular" lives and how they decided to change everything and move to Mexico. In simple, engaging words straight from the heart, the contributors to Why We Left share their plans and preparations, hardships and challenges, joys and satisfactions as their journeys to new lives in Mexico unfold.
Download or read book Geo Mexico written by Richard Rhoda and published by . This book was released on 2010-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geo-Mexico provides a lively, up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of Mexico, from climates to culture, population to politics, ecosystems to economy, transport to tourism, and globalization to gated communities. Key features: - assesses Mexico's success in meeting its demographic, economic and environmental challenges - traces the historical processes behind Mexico s modern landscapes - utilizes a variety of concepts, models and theories - engages the reader in contemporary issues, such as development, international migration, sustainability and global warming - explains Mexico s spatial patterns and its growing north-south divide * More than 100 original maps, graphs and diagrams * Over 50 text boxes highlight illustrative examples and case studies * Complete reference notes, bibliography and index. Geo-Mexico is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in Mexico.
Download or read book Lake Chapala Through the Ages written by Tony Burton and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lake Chapala is no longer a paradise without a past. Join this award-winning author as he shares the fascinating history of the Lake Chapala region in Mexico, now one of the most popular retirement area for Americans and Canadians. This book explores the region's formative years from the arrival of conquistadors in the early 1500s to the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910. A unique collection of extracts from more than fifty original sources, many never previously available in English, are enhanced by insightful, informative and entertaining commentary. Poets, friars, travellers, exiles and scientists overcome bandits and natural disasters to offer captivating tales of courage, greed, delight, unexpected triumphs and much, much more.
Download or read book Mexico s Lake Chapala and Ajijic written by Teresa A. Kendrick and published by . This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the place Time magazine called the Land of Eternal Spring, Lake Chapala, Mexico, with "Mexico's Lake Chapala and Ajijic: The Insiders Guide to the Northshore for International Travelers" by Teresa A. Kendrick. This beautiful, full color guide gives a comprehensive picture of the areathousands of Americans, Canadians and Europeans now call home. The 209-page authoritative book offers cultural, geographical and ecological information about Mexico's largest inland sea, as well as inside information on restaurants, galleries, hotels, doctors, banking, veterinary care, car repairs, sightseeing, bus routes, transportation, and shopping along with hundreds of other topics. Perfect for the traveler and for those considering retirement. Map included.
Download or read book Lake Chapala Beneath The Surface Considerations for Retiring in Mexico written by Bill Dahl and published by Bill Dahl. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considering Lake Chapala Mexico for Retirement? Read this book as part of your essential research. Author Bill Dahl goes Beneath The Surface of Lake Chapala and shares what may not be obvious in your internet research, discussions with others, and international retirement living resources. YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK if you are considering Mexico for retirement - particularly if you are considering the Lake Chapala region. Bill reveals the documented environmental and public health hazards that inhabit the area. He delves into tourist safety, digital connectivity, infrastructure issues, problematic governance and corruption. This book provides detailed documentation of these issues and a road map for you to explore these issues - and others - on your own.Mexico is not unlike any other country on the planet; it possesses extraordinary positives it is proud to share with the world – and – it has current issues that it would rather not speak about. I encountered both. I adore Mexico. Particularly Guadalajara in the State of Jalisco. The people, culture, food, art, architecture,language and landscapes are precious to me. I did not travel to Mexico with this book in mind. The inspirations for this book found me – my heart and my mind. The motivation for this series was both unexpected and unintentional. Yet, when confronted with these realities, I knew I must write about them.I hope this book assists you in some way in your selection process of a place for you to retire in Mexico. Have a friend or relative thinking about retirement in Mexico's Lake Chapala area? Give them the gift of this book.Enjoy and safe travels. Enjoy the journey.
Download or read book A Visit to Don Otavio written by Sybille Bedford and published by . This book was released on 2002-07-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mexico, through the eyes of Sybille Bedford is a country of passion and paradox: arid desert and shrieking jungle, harsh sun and deep shadow, violence and sentimentality. In her frank descriptions of the horrors of travel - through bug-infested jungle, trapped in a broiling stationary train, or in a bus with a dead fish slapping against her face - she gains our trust. But it is the charmed world of Don Otavio which steals our imagination. He is, she says, "one of the kindest men I ever met". She stays in his crumbling ancestral mansion, living a life of provincial ease and observing with glee the intense life of a Mexican neighbourhood.
Download or read book Living at Lake Chapala written by Judy King and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to everyday living at Lake Chapala IN Mexico follows more than a decade of diligent exploring, inquiring, writing and publishing about all aspects of local village life. Judy is patient, thoughtful and engaging as she leads you through the what, where, how and why of everyday life in this ever-popular region of Mexico. Judy's writing reflects her depth of knowledge and understanding of the country, as she offers sage tips and warm, non-judgmental advice about how to accept and embrace the many cultural dif-ferences that help make this such a fascinating place. This is a book to read and re-read before you arrive and keep close-by for future reference.
Download or read book Retiring to Mexico written by Nancy Friedman and published by Acc Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fun Side of the Wall written by Travis Scott Luther and published by ISBN Services. This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fun Side of the Wall is not just a book about retiring in Mexico. Much in the style of Malcolm Gladwell and Gregory Berns, the book is a critique of the way retirement has been commodified in the United States. This push for commercially structured senior living has left some Baby Boomers in search of more authentic surroundings. In Mexico, they've found something special - authentic community and a true sense of purpose and belonging. In this book you will uncover: Who these "Mexico Boomers" are The roles Ageism and Consumerism play in their decision to move Where they live in Mexico How they're actively creating authentic community How they're saving money Why they refuse to leave Why They Leave "People were begging me not to spend my life worrying about money, not to let others hold me down, and to go and experience as much as I could for myself." - Jan, 54-year-old hospice nurse. "What I've really found is freedom. I have my own time to pursue my own interests. I can write. I can walk. Most of my day is spent doing whatever it is I feel like doing. That is why I'm here. That is why I stay." - Fabian, 59-year-old yoga instructor. "In the beginning I felt guilty, like I was betraying my country. But medical expenses were gouging our savings, and most of our income was going to copays. In the end, we weren't running. We were just trying to live in a place we could afford." - Richard, 62-year-old retired salesman. Excerpt From the Book "Here is a fun fact: Before 1960, our "Golden Years" did not even exist. The term "Golden Years" was actually coined in 1959 when it was used to sell homes in a brand-new retirement community called Sun City. Located in the heart of the Arizona desert, Sun City was one of the first large-scale 55+ "Active Retirement" communities launched in the United States. Today, most of us take for granted the idea that we need to go somewhere to retire. But just 50 to 60 years ago that concept was totally brand new and, like most tightly held beliefs about retirement, totally invented. Today, a dynamic financial and employment landscape makes it a little harder to pinpoint what, exactly, retirement will look like for all of us. But even though we differ on how we'll actually do it, the present expectation for retirement sounds something like this: Work until you're 65 or 67. Make a voluntary withdrawal from the workforce. Collect your Social Security and retirement contributions. Sell the family home. Pocket some cash and downsize to a smaller place in a hip retirement community. Golf. Travel. Maybe volunteer. Have a heart attack in your sleep and die. Finally, cash in that funeral insurance. Memorial. Ground. Over." About the Author Travis Scott Luther is a Denver, Colorado writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. He received his Masters in Sociology from the University of Colorado Denver. He is a former Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at MSU Denver and currently serves as Director for MSU Denver's RoadFounders College Business Incubator. He is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) where he served as National Chair for the 2019 Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards. Luther first became interested in Baby Boomers retiring in Mexico during graduate school. His Masters Thesis research contributed to the content in this book. He continues to be interested in U.S. expatriates retiring all over the world and continues to monitor those who have chosen Mexico.
