The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1191 SUN, OCT 30 (10-30-22) 

 

#1- When faced with Transit cop roadblocks and document checks:

What's a gringo to do? Here are some tips you should keep in mind..

 

#2- There are those rare cases when Latino politicians actually do something right:

 

#3- Fake driver’s licenses and other grey market options for people who may have no other choice:

However before you think about crossing that line, you need to know about the risks and unknowns…

 

#4- About those lucky "Plan B" Expats with all that time on their hands:

Remember, “Idleness is the devil’s workshop” … so the Catholic school nuns always told me.

 

#5- There's a new breed of internet loan shark apps:

Why do so many half-way intelligent Latinos fall for it and put their friends and families at risk too?  

 

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

 

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1190 FRI, OCT 28 (10-28-22) 

 

#1- More news on the motorcycle madness in Latin America:

 #2- 101 more reasons to get out of Dodge before it’s too late:

 #3- Dairy products in Latin America:

Are they safe? Here’s what you need to know…

#4- Organic foods in Latin America:

#5- Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL’s) and “hour glass” figures:

Why so many Latinas have “hour glass” figures and gringas don’t. Today we discuss things you never knew or even imagined!  

 #6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

 

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:

 

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1189 SUN, OCT 23 (10-23-22) 

 

#1- Ever wonder why so many USA ex-military and alphabet agency guys have a “Plan B” and getting the hell out of dodge?

What do they know that you/we don’t?

 

#2- The Gringo “Savior Complex” explained:

It’s a minefield that many green gringos fall into and forever regret

 

#3- What’s up with couples and huge age gaps often seen in the Latin mating and dating game?

Why so many decrepit geezers with 20 somethings on their arm? Why is it so common in Latin America but not at all well received in the states?

 

#4- It looking more and more like Mexico, not the USA, is the most racist and classist country in the world:

They just haven’t been reporting it in the media   

 

#5- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

 

#6- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

#1- Problem with Expat Files Shows late or not posted:

 

#2- Airports and travel getting worse but travelers fight back:

 

#3- How and why Americans completely misjudge the world’s poor:

The longer you live outside the USA… the more you realize the poor in the US ain’t really poor by any measure, they are just entitled:

 

#4- You have no idea of the consecutive lotteries you’ve won:

The odds are billons to one that you are even alive today and reading this right now.

 

#5- Air B&B tales of woe:

 

#6- What you definitely need to know about those ubiquitous corrugated tin roofs dotting the Latin American landscape:

 

#7- More bad news about drinking water:

 

#8- The nuclear treat and how it relates to your location in Latin America:    

 

#9- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

 

#10- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

#1- Watching upscale Latino/Latina Gringo wannabees compete against themselves:Of course it’s all so ridiculous to us genuine gringos, but occasionally fun to watch   #2- Your Gringo Advantage can be directly “in your face” or perfectly subtle:A “boots on the ground” story#3- The very un-PC cancellable truth about racism and classism in Latin America:(And to think we thought only white men were racist A-holes…)#4- The 3 psychological transition phases of expat life:I’m in phase #3 … how about you? BTW: Can regress and go backward?

#5- What to expect if you hook up with a Latina or Latino and have a kid or two:#6- Why gringo guys (men) absolutely need a cleaning lady:Though some are just too cheap, indecisive or bull headed to pull the trigger.

#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

#1- Hurricanes in Latin America : How much should we worry?  

#2- More building and construction tips specific to Latin America: #3- What you need to know about thatched roofs in Latin America:They look tropical and quaint though not recommended  #4- Owning a beach house in Latin America:Advice and traps to avoid #5- Mosquitos, gringos and dengue fever:Do expats and gringos even get dengue fever?

#6- AAA clubs and big time gringo drinkers in Latin America:

#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1185 SUN, OCT 09 (10-09-22) 

 

#1- My real estate successes and failures: 

#2- What you need to know about Latin American landlords: 

#3- What you need to know about Latin American rental contracts: 

 

#4- Underage maids and cleaning ladies:

A trap to avoid

 

#5- My latest Latin country “Plan B” recommendations:

 

#6- Unhappy, unglued “Woke” Latinos who insist on calling themselves “Latinx”:

It’s not tolerated in Latin America, only in the USA 

 

#7- To live with or without the “gringo advantage”:

How strong or weak it is it is depends on the concentration of gringos and expats… thus location, location, location 

#8- The lame street media continuously repeats the refrain that Latin America is sooo dangerous:

If you believe that you definitely have no meaningful “boots on the ground” experiences. My suggestion is you are perpetually worried about those reports- PLEASE DON’T COME DOWN. Stay home and go down with the ship. We don’t need or want you here in paradise. .  

 #9- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

 

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:

 

#10- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

#1- How the coyote illegal alien transport rules have changed dramatically since the Cov-idiot plandemic: 

#2- What Expats need to know about freelance taxis:

#3- The Latino “common law” marriage hypocrisy:

 

#4- Vigilante justice in Latin America:

When and why common people lynch criminal motorcyclists  

 

#5- Making your Latin American house or apartment break-in proof:

If you travel for long periods you will need to know this

 

#6- Barrio living versus living in a gated colonia:

There is a BIG difference. You don’t want to live in a Barrio!!!    

 

#7- The lame street media continuously repeats the refrain that Latin America is sooo dangerous:

If you believe that you definitely have no meaningful “boots on the ground” experiences. My suggestion is you are perpetually worried about those reports- PLEASE DON’T COME DOWN. Stay home and go down with the ship. We don’t need or want you here in paradise. .   

 

#8- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

 

#9- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1183 SUN, OCT 02 (10-02-22) 

 

#1- When Expats loose it!

 

#2- When Expats become old and decrepit:

It will happen to you… then what?

 

#3- Latinos –vs- Latinos:

The way Latinos judge and diss each other’s countries is a sight to see

 

#4- Puerto Rico is NOT a good Plan B destination:

No matter what your have heard from even good rags like Sovereign man

 

#5- My latest “pet peeve” might well become yours too:

 

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1182 FRI, SEPT 30 (09-30-22)  

#1- How things went very wrong at the latest Latin American beauty pageant:

Today’s first “boots on the ground” story 

#2- What you need to know about Latin American Beach resorts: 

#3- Is “WOKENESS” creeping into Latin America? 

#4- Latin toll roads and speed limits:

You’ll want to hear thus! 

#5- My latest “pet peeve” might well become yours too: 

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

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:

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (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 and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.