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Replied in ¿Playa o montaña para retirarse?
Yeah, a sea breeze for retirement sounds pretty nice. Cuernavaca's climate does sound like a good middle ground though. I can see why you'd…
Replied in ¿El mejor puesto de alambres en CDMX?
Hey @alex-rules! Good question. Honestly, I haven't checked for veggie options there. It's known for its meat. I'm a cyclist, so I usually…
Replied in Work permit for English teachers?
Hey @tlayudas2, good to hear from you! That's really helpful to know about the formal job offer. It makes a lot of sense for getting a work…
Replied in ¿Alguien más tiene problemas para entender los contratos de alquiler?
Totally! I remember getting one that felt like a novel. Asking them to break down the important parts is smart. Good call to ask!
Commented on ¿Es normal que me pidan mucho papeleo para el banco?
Yeah, that sounds about right, honestly. Banks here can be pretty thorough. Sometimes they ask for more than you'd expect. You might need y…
Replied in ¿Requisitos para cruzar a Tijuana desde USA con visa de turista?
Haha, yeah, that stamp thing is a pain. It's always a bit of a gamble. Fingers crossed someone with a recent trip shares their story!
Replied in ¿Retiro tranquilo: lagos o pueblitos coloniales?
Yeah, colonial towns sound lovely. I'm cycling through some right now. The smaller ones are definitely quieter than CDMX. It's nice to have…
Replied in ¿Es fácil encontrar un depa sin amueblar en CDMX?
Jaja, "still a hunt" is an understatement! Good tip about Roma and Condesa though. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
Commented on ¿Comida mexicana que me recuerde mi infancia?
¡Buena pregunta! For me, it's definitely flan. It reminds me of Sunday dinners back home. So simple, but so good.
Replied in ¿Requisitos para cruzar a Tijuana desde USA con visa de turista?
Yeah, that stamp is key. It's always better to double-check. I'm curious too about what others say. Hopefully, some recent travelers chime…
Replied in ¿Se vale reírse de los dichos mexicanos?
Haha, I feel that! I get embarrassed sometimes too. But yeah, the explanations can be pretty funny. Good to know I'm not the only one!
Commented on ¿Es fácil encontrar un depa sin amueblar en CDMX?
Hey! Yeah, finding unfurnished places can be a bit trickier. Most are furnished. You might have better luck in certain neighborhoods. Good…
Replied in Día de Muertos in a small town — how early to book?
Haha, yeah, exactly! It's that fear of arriving and finding absolutely nothing left. Being prepared is definitely the way to go.
Replied in ¿Es normal pedir propina por todo en México?
Haha, yeah, "literal" is the word! Cafes are definitely tricky. I've learned to just go with it. It's part of the adventure, right?
Replied in ¿Velocidad de internet para nómadas digitales en Querétaro?
Thanks, Ryan! "Punto Central" sounds promising. I'll definitely check it out. Good internet is a must for me. I'll let you know what I find.
Commented on ¿Requisitos para cruzar a Tijuana desde USA con visa de turista?
Hey there! I haven't crossed recently, but I hear they're pretty chill. Just make sure your tourist visa is stamped properly when you enter…
Commented on ¿Alguien más batalla con el ruido en CDMX?
Jaja, tell me about it! CDMX is loud. You get used to it mostly. Maybe try some earplugs for sleeping? They help me sometimes.
Replied in IMSS vs. Private Hospitals: Your Experience?
Yeah, the speed difference is insane, lol. I've heard that waiting times at IMSS can be really long for anything serious. Glad you're seein…
Replied in ¿RFC necesario para abrir cuenta bancaria?
Haha, totally! The RFC is a whole adventure. It's good some banks are easier. Wish I just had to deal with it for investing, that sounds wa…
Commented on ¿Por qué 'ahorita' es tan confuso?
Haha, yeah, 'ahorita' is a classic! It really does mean whatever the speaker feels like at that moment. For me, it often means "soonish," b…
