The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

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The Expat Files: Living in Latin America episodes

June 06, 2025 The Expat Files 6.6.25
#1- Johnny’s August 2025 EXPAT SEMINAR has been postponed:

#2- “Friendly” versus “Nasty” divorces in Latin America:
The strange thing is that 4 out of 5 married Latino couples (with a house, kids, dogs etc,.) are NOT legally married… (most lie and say they are.)

#3- Common law marriages in Latin America:

#4- Pets and veterinarians in Latin America - PART 2
#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#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:
[email protected]
28 min
June 01, 2025 The Expat Files 6.1.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calender. Get some serious “boots on the ground” in both Guatemala and El Salvador by going to www.expatplanb.com and clicking on the seminar link.

#2- Why so many ancient old expat geezers still in decent shape well into their 90’s?
Most came down before the millennium and swear that being in Latin America has extended their lives and was the best move they ever made…

#3- Propane gas in Latin America:
It won't be going away soon. The entire culture runs on it…

#4- Kitchen ranges and cloths dryers should always be vented to the outside:
Yet outside venting of appliances is not all a common practice here in Latin America…

#5- Induction stoves and ranges are super efficient compared to gas models:
So then why is it that they are starting to appear in Latin appliance stores but Latin Americans are NOT buying them?
#6- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#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:
[email protected]
28 min
May 30, 2025 The Expat Files 5.30.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calendar. Get some serious “boots on the ground” in both Guatemala and El Salvador by going to www.expatplanb.com and clicking on the seminar link. Sign up by June 1st to get in on the early-bird discounts.
#2- Pet vaccinations and veterinarians in Latin America:
#3- Pet food in Latin America:

#4- Driveway chickens versus Tyson chickens:
They are both available in Latin America yet how is it possible that Tyson chickens from the USA that have travelled 2000 miles are cheaper than driveway chickens!!
#5- Machetes and crimes of passion:
#6- The best solar power options for expats today:

#7- When expats do stupid shit:
The consequences…

#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#9- 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:
[email protected]

28 min
May 25, 2025 The Expat Files 5.25.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calender. Get some serious “boots on the ground” in both Guatemala and El Salvador by going to www.expatplanb.com and clicking on the
seminar link. Sign up by June 1st to get in on the early-bird discounts.

#2- Pure versus so-so versus contaminated H2O in Latin America:
What you absolutely need to know about the water if you are going to live south of the border.

#3- Today we have another stark boots-on-the-ground example of why the phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” is alive and well in Latin America:

#4- An update on the plastic pollution problem in Latin America:

#5- Why and how gringos consistently waste money in Latin American appliance and hardware stores:
#6- Does the Latin American media have Trump derangement syndrome too?
#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
The new edition for 2025 (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
#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:
[email protected]

28 min
May 23, 2025 The Expat Files 5.23.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calender. For some serious boots on the ground in both Guatemala and El Salvador go to www.expatplanb.com click on the seminar link and get in on the early bird discount.
#2- Bullshit jobs and just plain shit jobs in Latin America:

#3- Books and the lost art of reading in Latin America:

#4- Do Latinos care about current events?

#5- Remissas and a cool thought experiment:

#6- TEN good reasons why Panama is not a good Plan-B destination:
#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#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:
[email protected]
28 min
May 16, 2025 The Expat Files 5.16.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calender. For some serious boots on the ground in both Guatemala and El Salvador go to www.expatplanb.com click on the seminar link and get in on the early bird discount.
#2- Why so many disagreeable gringos and expats in Latin America?

#3- Costa Rica is in decline;
It has priced itself out of the middle class tourist market while continuing to lie about the large crime increases perpetrated on tourists:
#4- About those upscale Latin American houses that look great from the street but inside aren’t fit for man nor beast:

#5- The sorry state of aquariums in Latin America:
Those poor fish…

#6- Ceilling fans in Latin American homes:
Great idea, poor execution …
#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#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:
[email protected]
28 min
May 11, 2025 The Expat Files 5.11.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun and mark off August 15th through 22nd on your calender. Get your boots on the ground and drink from the fire hose in Guatemala and El Salvador. Just go to www.expatplanb.com click on the seminar link and get in on the early bird discount.

#2- Does Uber have a future in Latin America?
No not much…

#3- More proof most Latinos only think about the present:

#4- Being anonymous in Latin America:
Is it still possible?

#5- The singing dentist Round #2:
Getting dental implants in Latin America…

#6- When a Latin American CIRCUS is in town should you check it out?
Don’t laugh, most Circuses travelling through Latin America are lots of fun and here’s why…
#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#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:
[email protected]
28 min
May 09, 2025 The Expat Files 5.9.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun. Mark August 15th through 22nd on your calendar and join me for a week as we drink from the fire hose in both Guatemala and El Salvador. To get in on the early bird discounts just go to www.expatplanb.com and click on the seminar link.

#2- "SIN VERGUENZA” is a phrase you will hear a lot here in Latin America:
It means whne a person is without shame or one who is shameless.
Time to elaborate….
#3- Does it surprise you that Latinos are NOT very good at keeping secrets?

#4- I'm not complaining but......since when have both fat, skinny and normal Latinas universally decided to strut at will in yoga pants that are two sizes too small?

#5- If you hear your Latino or Latina significant other use the word “disimula”… its a sign you might soon be in the dog house:
#6- Unstable and chaotic romantic relationships seem to be the norm in Latin America:

#7- A word about the millions of Latino deadbeat dads who leach off of their exes:
They’re everywhere… just swing a dead cat and you’re bound to hit one.

#8- Now for a most embarrassing moment…
#9- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#10- 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:
[email protected]
28 min
May 04, 2025 The Expat Files 5.4.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun. Mark August 15th through 22nd on your calendar and join me in spending the week drinking from the fire hose in both Guatemala and El Salvador…

#2- Expats living the “beach house” life:
Is it what it’s cracked up to be? Today we discuss the pros and cons of living the Expat beach house retirement dream…

#3- A listener proposes a totally un-PC Latin American IQ test:
Un-PC yes…but somehow it makes sense…
#4- Social media addicts in Latin America:
#5- The extraordinary privileges of upscale bicycle clubs in Latin America:
#6- Garage sales, estate sales and rummage sales in Latin America:

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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

#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:
[email protected]

28 min
May 02, 2025 The Expat Files 5.2.25
#1- Announcing Johnny’s August 2025 “Expat Insider Seminar”:
Join in the fun and mark August 15th through 22nd on your calender. We’ll be spending that week drinking from the fire hose in both Guatemala and El Salvador…

#2- Scammed in Latin America:
It’s happened to me a few times, but you live and learn. Don’t think you’re so smart that it can’t happen to you…

#3- Latin America is ripe for pyramid schemes and multi-level marketing scams:
Scammers continue to target millions of gullible Latinos who don’t really have the money to spare…
#4- A listener who has traveled to Mexico many times says, “Johnny, you’re all wrong about Mexico and here’s why”:

#5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":
the new edition for 2025 (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
#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:
[email protected]
28 min