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A little about me, John Arnold
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?
An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their original citizenship. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ExpatriateEmail Subscription
Culture life Archive
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Meanwhile: Thailand 2018
Posted on 3 March , 2018 | No CommentsHello and welcome, again perhaps, to my blog about retiring in paradise. It has been a very long time since I wrote anything here. I am not exactly sure why […] -
Which items to sell or pack?
Posted on 3 June , 2015 | No CommentsWhether I am packing for a weekend getaway or planning my move to Mexico, “what to pack” is always an issue for me and my guess it is for you […] -
Maids, Mariachi bands and siestas in Mexico
Posted on 21 September , 2014 | No CommentsSiestas Living and being retired in Mexico comes with several perks that make my life here just absolutely wonderful. It is often stated that “old people” need more naps. People […] -
Dating in Mexico
Posted on 3 August , 2014 | 3 CommentsAs a single man I thought it would be a good idea to write an article with a brief outline of what dating, romance and love can be like in […] -
Senior Living in San Miguel de Allende
Posted on 24 July , 2013 | No CommentsThis article will be a more in-depth look at my life, my “senior living life”, in San Miguel de Allende. I hope you find this real-world information useful. Today is my […] -
Cell phones overseas
Posted on 14 July , 2013 | No CommentsA common question when traveling overseas is “can I use my cell phone in xyz country?” The short answer: maybe. 1. Assuming you are just visiting for a holiday ask […]