The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #899 FRI, OCT 25 (10-25-2019):

#1- Registration is now open for Johnny Mueller’s Jan 2020 “Expat Insider” seminar:

The week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020. Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B”. To get in on the early-bird discounts just go to www.theexpatfiles.com and click on the seminar link, or email me at: [email protected]. 

#1- The Naked Truth about Latin Strip Clubs:

What everyone wants to know (well… maybe not everyone but most people…)

 

#2- Infidelity on Steroids: Five kids, Five wives

Macho guys in Latin America is the subject of today’s “boots on the ground” story, and it will shock you  

 

#3-Addicted to Subsidies:

How a 5 cent fare increase in the bus or subway will unhinge the sweaty masses and send a country into chaos..

   

#4- Why I hate Google: Reason #3425

 

#5- Everything grows in Latin America except YELLOW lemons:

Why are there are a half dozen varieties of lemons south of the border, yet none are the typical yellow ones we know so well (except at Walmart)

 

#6-Doctors and other minor gods:

Doctor/Patient “face time” and cordial bedside manner has become a lost art up in the states, but somehow remains alive and well in Latin America. How’d that happen?

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Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #896 SUN, OCT 20 (10-20-2019):

#1- Announcing that registration is now open for Johnny Mueller’s Jan 2020 “Expat Insider” seminar:

The week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020. To get in on the early-bird discounts just go to www.theexpatfiles.com and check out the complete info and itinerary or email me at: [email protected]. Join me on my January 2020 adventure to get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#2-Ten tips for using Propane Gas in refillable tanks, and why all gringos and expats should be using propane:

Because electricity is expensive in Latin America, you’ll probably buy propane gas in refillable tanks and use it for your stove and oven, hot water heater and gas clothes dryer.

#3- Those Amazing Stem Cell treatments in Latin America: PART 3

#4- Buying a used car in Latin America:

Five sure signs that the car you’re looking to buy is a lemon and how to spot a good one. 

#5- Shipping stuff down to Latin America the fastest, easiest and cheapest ways

#6-What you need to know about rooftop solar Hot Water heaters in Latin America:

Yes, you should definitely own one but…

#7- Reggaton revisited:

It’s everywhere, and sure it’s an insult to real music and to the ears, so then how should a gringo or expat deal with it without insulting the locals?    

#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #897 FRI, OCT 18 (10-18-2019):

#1- Announcing that registration is now open for Johnny Mueller’s Jan 2020 “Expat Insider” seminar:

The week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020. To get on the early-bird sign up list just email me at: [email protected]. Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#2- Some thoughts on clueless Americans without a “Plan B”:

If there is a God, he must love clueless people. It must be true because she made so many of them. On that note, today we have an “Expat Insider Seminar” repeat offender (a career seasoned corrections officer) sounding off about why it’s absolutely necessary to get out of Dodge now. 

#3- What you need to know about Bolivia:

Explaining why it’s a nice place to visit, though not recommended it for a permanent “Plan B” destination.

#4- Another dirty little “Big Pharma” secret revealed;

There are over 60 blood plasma collection stations at the US/Mexican border, each paying thousands of poor Mexicans 20 bucks a week for their plasma. Today we have the dope on that miserable situation… 

#5-What you need to know about hiring Latino and Latina employees:

When job prospects arrive at your interview bearing letters and references, don’t take the written word at face value. Everyone has good references from previous employers, so do bad and dishonest workers too. Today we talk about the how and why..

#6- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #896 SUN, OCT 13 (10-13-2019):

#1- Announcing that registration is now open for Johnny Mueller’s Jan 2020 “Expat Insider” seminar:

The week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020. To get on the early-bird sign up list just email me at: [email protected]. Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#2- Tips for gringos and expats into exercise and fitness who may be visiting or living in Latin America

#3- 5G in Latin America and how to protect yourself from dirty EMF around the house- PART 2

#4- The day Latin Voters finally got pissed enough to enact revenge:

Today we discuss what one Mexican town did to their mayor and chief political scumbag. It was illegal as hell, but nothing short of astonishing.

#5-Tales of the Avocado Mafia:

A story that’s so strange you just might not believe it!

#6- The hidden health effects of living in Latin America:

Today’s “boots on the ground” story

#7- The embarrassing obviousness of Gringo “wananbees” and how to spot (and avoid) them

#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #895 FRI, OCT 11 (10-11-2019):

#1- Announcing registration is now open for Johnny Mueller’s Jan 2020 “Expat Insider” seminar:

The week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020. To get on the early-bird sign up list just email me at: [email protected].  Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

 #2- Meanwhile, throughout Latin America, cultural differences will prevail:

Though Spanish is spoken in all 20 Latin countries certain obvious social and cultural differences stand out. For example, can you guess which Latin country citizens are the loudest and most raucous… and which country or countries have the most low key, calm and introverted populations?

#3- Today we have the blueprint for how Latin Governments keep ruining their economies:

Basically, the Latin government philosophy is exactly like Uncle Sam’s- when in debt, borrow more.

#4- Explaining how IMF and World Bank loans make Latin politicians rich and in the end do Latin countries vastly more harm than good

#5- The Rise and Fall of Ecuador:

10 years ago I cautiously recommended Ecuador as a nice “Plan B” strategy for gringos and expats. But I also warned that any large influx of gringos would surely ruin the place... well I hate to say I told you so… but….

 

#6- How they buy and sell votes when election day rolls around:

DYK that the going rate to buy a vote in the Dominican Republic is 20 bucks?

It's the subject of today’s “boots on the ground” story

#7- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #894 SUN, OCT 06 (10-06-2019): `

#1- Announcing that registration is now open for Johnny Mueller’s Jan 2020 “Expat Insider” seminar:

Today you’ll get the full details on the week-long event that begins in Guatemala City, Friday night, January 10th 2020, finishing Thursday Night, January 16th.

#2- Cool items I (me Johnny) always take along with me when travelling throughout Latin America and the world:

Yes I travel light and some of the stuff I carry along will surprise you. But believe me, after 30 years of travelling practically everywhere in Latin America and elsewhere, I definitely know what to pack.

#3-Ever wonder what Latinos think of our 57+ gender distinctions and those ever-changing and totally confusing gender non-specific pronoun oddities?

Average Latinos doesn’t know or care. Educated Latinos don’t get it, and though it hasn’t stopped them from loving the crap out of Miami and everything USA, they do perceive there are cracks forming in the stateside cultural pavement.. and that there is something very wrong up in Disneyland.

#4- Things you need to know about Coffee that will change your world:

That is, if coffee happens to be one of your daily routines or vices… 

#5- Drinking, driving, DUI’s, having open booze in the car and how Latin American Cops deal with those eventualities:

Today we talk about what will or can happen to gringos under any or all of the above somewhat precarious situations. Do note that in general, where gringos have landed, the cops will always throw the book at you. Whereas when nabbed off the gringo trail, cops can be so lenient it’s almost like getting stopped for J-walking by a crossing guard. After all.. Latin Cops are notorious drinkers themselves.

#6- What’s a VPN and why your privacy completely depends on you using one!    

#7- Johnny’s week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020.

To get on the early-bird sign up list just email me at: [email protected].

Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #893 FRI, OCT 04 (10-04-2019): 

#1- Huelgas! What you should know about Latin American protests.. when the Latino hoards take to the streets- PART 2:

#2- The Present and Future State of Rotten and Corrupt Latin American Politics:

How Latin politics affect Gringos and Expats. Should Gringos and Expats be concerned? Should we be following what’s happening? What about elections and candidates? Should we even care?

#3-Higher Education and Latin American University Systems:

How do they differ from USA Universities? What’s the tuition? Should you send your kids there? More importantly… are they any good? As you might imagine, there are good, bad and ugly ones. But believe it or not there are a few that are so great you have to see them to believe it. For example there is one in Guatemala called UFM. It’s so well regarded that any medical school graduate is offered immediate entrance into the Harvard Medical school post-doctoral and/or medical specialty program (yes that Harvard in the USA). How is that possible? Well here’s the dope… 

#4- What Young University Educated Latinos think of the US and the US system of government:

Latinos do stereotype us in many ways as we do them You’d be surprised what they’re thinking… you’ll soon find out in today’s “boots on the ground” story.

#5- Johnny’s week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 11th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020.

To get on the early-bird sign up list email  me at: [email protected].

Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#6- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #892 SUN, SEPT 29 (09-29-2019): 

#1- What you need to know about those little tiendas and hole-in-the-wall kiosks that seem occupy nearly every neighborhood corner in Latin America?

#2- Municipal Water, Cisterns, and everything else you’ll need to know about your own household water supply if you plan on owning or renting in a Latin American City:

#3- The Sanitation and Hygiene facts of life in Latin America:

There’s no doubt Latinos have lower standards in that department than we gringos and expats are used to. Today we discuss what we can do to bring our own Latin household help up to snuff.

#4- Huelgas! When the Latino hoards take to the streets! What you should know about Latin American street blockages and protests..

Is it safe to go out when the picketers come out?

#5- Some words about the lowly Mango:

Just when you thought the lowly Mango was a boring Fruit, today we have a ”boots on the ground” mango report. It’s true, Mangos don’t transport well, are quite delicate and hard to eat without making a mess. Not to mention they’re rarely available up in the states (except in pasteurized and adulterated juice form.. yuk). However, if you live or visit Latin America you would be remiss not to take advantage of all the amazing and fantastically delicious varieties available practically all year round. They’re practically everywhere even dropping off the trees (in both private and public spaces!). But why talk about Mangos? Well, today you’ll learn things about Mangos that will truly amaze you, and with the giant ones going for 5 or 6 for a buck they just might become one of your favorite and cheapest all time foods.

#6- Johnny’s week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 10th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020.

To get on the early-bird sign up list, email [email protected].

Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#7- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #891 FRI, SEPT 27 (09-27-2019): 

#1- Everything and Anything you wanted to know about “STEM CELL” treatments in Latin America

You may have heard that stem cell treatments are one of the most promising cutting- edge non-invasive medical advances available in the US and elsewhere.

In the USA and most of the first-world, tens of thousands of patients with chronic diseases have benefited greatly from the treatment because stem cells have the potential to repair, restore, replace, and regenerate all kinds of cells and can be used to treat many medical conditions and diseases. They have proven especially effective in treating bone, cartilage, joint diseases and trauma as well as having the capacity to repair and regenerate damaged cardiac tissue and much more.    

However in the USA, only the extraction of stem cells from blood and bone marrow are approved for use by the FDA and AMA. That means any other Stem Cell extraction methods and treatments are considered experimental.

What most people don’t know is that stem cells extracted from placenta and umbilical tissue (we are not talking embryonic tissue here) are vastly more effective an efficient than blood or bone marrow stem cells. Note that these methods ARE being used in experimental studies across the USA and will definitely be approved for general use in some years but as for now they are not approved for general use. However USA doctors, biochemists and medical technologists have had such amazing results over the blood and bone marrow technique that some US medical professionals have decided they cannot wait for the slugs at the FDA and AMA, so they’ve set up clinics in Latin America and elsewhere. So today we have the dope on the where, when, how and why… and the costs for various Stem Cell treatments in Latin America, including a blow by blow  description of the treatment just received by one of my “Expat Insider Seminar” attendees. Practically always in pain and told by her Canadian doctors that she needed an immediate hip replacement, she opted to try stem cell treatment first in Puerta Vallerta, Mexico. So listen now and see for yourself just how it went and how she’s been doing these past weeks since the treatment began …          

 #2- What’s wrong (and right) with National Healthcare:

Yes, it’s a great idea- cutting out insurance company middle men and the thought of gutting big pharma. I’m all for that. But the real problem is that the damn Government will be running the thing. Just look at all the programs and departments that the government runs and administers. They do a miserable job at every level. In fact there is not a single government department or entity that is not a bloated, grossly inefficient, corrupt and malignant cancer within itself. So then, why not let them run a National Healthcare system too! It is inevitable you know. Duh?

My advice comes in the form of a question… “How’s that Plan B coming folks?”    

#3- Johnny’s week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 11th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020.

To get on the early-bird sign up list, email [email protected].

Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#4- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #890 SUN, SEPT 22 (09-22-2019):

#1- English Language Radio Stations and Gringo Disc Jockeys in Latin America:

Since the 1990’s, all of the 20 or so big Latin American media markets have had at least one daily radio program hosted by a real live gringo broadcasting in English. Radio PR men and marketers have realized there are enough gringos, expats, teachers, tourists embassy workers and gringo wannabees in markets centered around big cities like Mexico City, Panama City, Bogota, Guatemala City, Tegucigalpa, etc., that it makes sense to have token gringo DJ. Latino advertisers love that demographic because English speakers always have more purchasing power then average Spanish speaking radio listeners. Today you’ll hear the untold story..   

#2- Gringos just hate Reggaton Music. So what’s wrong with it?

In Latin America you hear reggaton’s grinding, monotonous beat everywhere. It’s the soundtrack of youth in Latin America. But the truth is 99% of gringos and expats cannot stomach it. Yes, it does absolutely suck. However, if you live or visit Latin America you get bombarded by radios, TV’s, smart devices, malls or even oozing from the walls. Solution? You either ignore it, block it out, or get used to it. But you don’t have to like it.  

#3- Johnny’s week-long “Expat Insider Seminar” in Central America is scheduled for Friday, Jan 11th through Thursday Jan 16th, 2020.

To get on the early-bird sign up list, email [email protected].

Join me on my January 2020 adventure and get a 2 to 5 year head start on your own “Plan B” (providing the world doesn’t implode by then!)

#4- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.