#1- Expat wannabee regrets:
More lame excuses for NOT getting the hell out of dodge
#2- Local Latino attitudes toward disabled people in Latin America:
#3- Cultural discrimination and “white” preference in Latin America:
 
#4- The Decameron hotel/resort update:
It ain’t such a good deal anymore! Things have changed since we revisited this topic 7 years ago! 
 
#5: Great news for new expat “Plan B” arrivals;
Expats consistently report that in Latin America they meet better, more interesting, more stimulating and creative new friends than they ever had back in the states.. 
#6- Our own Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:
bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com
 #8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
 
The new edition for 2023 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com

The Expat Files 9.29.23

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#1- Miami mail forwarding services and what can go wrong: 
 
#2- How AI will soon allow you to search all topics of my 1300+ “Expat Files” shows:
 
#3- Electric Power Grid problems in Latin America and what Expats should be doing about it: 
#4- Owning an EV in Latin America, is it worth it? 
 
#5- “Solar Panel Envy” is a real thing in Latin America:
Jealousy and envy can prevail when you have a solar setup and your upscale Latino neighbors do not.. 
#6- “Baby on Board” and other stupid vehicle stickers that unfortunately have transitioned to Latin America:     
#7- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:
bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 
 
#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com

The Expat Files 5.31.24

#1- Some surprising reasons why gringos leave the USA: 
#2- How the media lies about Argentina’s president Milei at every opportunity (just as they lie about El Salvador’s Bukele): 
#3- Home construction tips for expats with building projects in Latin America:
#4- The truth about water and power shortages in Latin America:  
 
#5- My current number one 100% off-grid turnkey Solar Power system pick:
Here’s the exact system I would buy and install right now to get off the grid…       
 
#6- EMP and coronal mass ejection protection in Latin America:
By installing a product called “EMP Shield” you can completely protect your house and electronic equipment, but the device will cost you 400 bucks!   
#7- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:
bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 
 
#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The Expat Files 5.26.24

#1- The unvarnished truth about “Ugly Americans”
 
#2- Its a shame, but most American tourists have gone soft: 
#3- Clueless gringos are getting dumber.. not smarter: 
 
#4- Gringo-vs European backpackers:
There are many differences...
 
#5- Latinas are famous for dressing up and looking their best at the bank, bus stop, church, supermarket wherever:
Today we offer tipoffs that help you instantly evaluate their true socioeconomic status
#6- A sad tale of low-class gringo tourism debauchery: 
#7- Shoplifting in Latin America: 
#8- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at: 
bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com  
#9- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT": 
The new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com

The Expat Files 5.24.24

#1- Driving through Latin Countries:
The Latin countries I personally would, and would, not drive through
#2- Latin cop extortion techniques explained:
#3- Why the Latino "lag-time" effect should NOT to be viewed as a negative thing:
 
#4- Attention Gringos and Expats in Mexico- PLEASE STAY THERE!
There are many reasons why astute expats who’ve steered clear of Mexico never want the 1.5 million gringos there to suddenly wake up and realize its time to GTFO. We don’t want them heading further south.. 
 
#5- Why do most Latino couples claim they are married but are really not?
Yup, its crazy but true… 
#6- Marriage preneps- PART 2 
#7- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at: 
bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com  
#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com

The Expat Files 5.19.24

#1- Shit jobs and happy Latinos:
What we gringos might think as totally shit jobs are just regular and necessary jobs to Latinos…
#2- Cues and clues to be aware of in the cross cultural mating and dating games:
#3- Do you have privacy (or not) using Whatsapp, Signal and the Telegram apps and your smartphone?
 
#4- What are some Latinos so easy to understand and yet others almost impossible?
A word about different Spanish accents
#5- How and why the site www.encuentra24.com is a gringo’s best friend:
#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:
 
 bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 
 
#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2024 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com

The Expat Files 9.29.23

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