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I was born in Birmingham England and have had wanderlust in my blood since a very early age. I was a square peg in a round hole in my town and so I set sail for Australia as a "Ten Pound Pom" aged 22. Since then I have traveled around the world. Now, retired from my mechanical engineering career in 2012, I have decided to, yet again, embrace change and move on; but to where?What does the word “expat” mean?
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I was married twice with Europeans… I know other cultures, too, so I know what you mean. But the other part is missing…. what men expect from a woman here in Mexico.
Things changed, nevertheless. So I honestly believe there’s no rule anymore, and each couple decides on matters like these, very differently for each. One thing I must say… if you invite very generously and out of courtesy (that’s how it’s really seen nowadays), a woman that brings friends or family along, and expects you to pay for them too, is being very abusive!
Have the best time in paradise
Your home for that price looks really good. About the food, its way cheaper in Thailand, right?
Retiring in ASIA is quite awesome. I mean, I know a lot of people who considers ASIA as their retirement paradise or home.
Thanks for reading my article Mich. “Food” – hot meals in the market or on the street can be as little as 20 baht – and begin at 35 baht (1.10 USD) at a sit-down restaurant. A/C places start at about 45 baht for 1 entre.. almost filling for a big guy like me. Local produce.. very, very cheap.. a plastic grocery bag full will cost about 50 baht. Even UK and USA imported food is the same or cheaper than it was in Mexico.. strange but true.
Beautifully and honestly written. There’s no “losing face” when you valiantly tried what most people are afraid to do….getting out of their comfort!
Life is about the good, the bad and the ugly and THAT is what life is all about.
I am in awe of your willingness to try.
Now, on to your new adventures in the Andes…
Z
I am trying to follow your blog somehow but not finding how.
thank you.
I know a man that lives in PV, Chiropractor, great job, married a woman from Mexico. Bought property, built a huge Ranch, she took everything and kicked him out. Law is she can get it all. No Bueno!
That story that Poppi told, I’ve heard it too, many times, but exactly the other way around, where mexican women were cheated and deceited by foreign guys. I honestly think there are bad guys and gals, and good people, everywhere in the world.
Chiang Mai really isn’t for everyone. I’d say the main reason people live in Chiang Mai is because of the friendships that they form. If it wasn’t for my family and all my friends living there i simply wouldn’t live there. Too many tourists, chinese, and digitial gonads.
You have a beautiful home in Chiang Mai. It’s perfect for a single person living in that apartment. Your apartment doesn’t look like you’re in Thailand even. Great tips. Thanks for sharing.