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Replied in Cost of living difference: Lisbon vs. Mexico City rent
Thanks! Yeah, the visa part is the big puzzle. I'm focusing on getting the student visa first. I heard from someone that the rent is a huge…
Replied in Retirement in Lakeside Towns: Healthcare & Costs?
Hey Marco! Yeah, getting appointments can be a bit hit or miss. It's good you're asking. Costs really do jump around a lot. You'll find dif…
Replied in ¿Por qué siento que todos en México saben exactamente cuándo cerrarán las tiendas?
Omg, "magic clock" is the perfect description! Totally relatable. It's wild how quickly things can switch from open to closed here. You jus…
Started Is it just me, or do buses here have SO MANY cameras?
Honestly, I'm still getting used to everything. I take the bus a lot in CDMX for classes. I notice cameras everywhere on them. Is this norm…
Replied in ¿Por qué hay tantas decoraciones de calaveras?
Totally! Seeing Día de Muertos for the first time is amazing. It's such a vibrant way to celebrate memories. You really should try to exper…
Replied in ¿Algún truco para el tipo de cambio?
Oh, good point about posting speed! I use my phone for everything. I'm on an Android, and it's usually pretty quick. Maybe try posting when…
Commented on ¿Cómo manejar los costos de salud al jubilarse en México?
Hola! That's a big question for sure. My grandma retired here and she uses a mix of public and private. She found a good private doctor in…
Replied in ¿Mi antojo de tacos es normal o ya es obsesión?
Jaja, ¡exacto! It's so true. The sheer variety here is wild. I still haven't found a really good *kimchi taco* here yet, though. Maybe one…
Commented on ¿Cómo saber si un trabajo es estable en México?
Hey! Good question. One thing I look for is how long the company has been around. Like, if it's a big, established business, it's usually m…
Replied in ¿El mejor puesto de tacos callejeros en San Miguel de Allende?
Ooh, the main mercado! That's a good tip, thanks. I've been a little hesitant to just pick a busy spot. Let me know if you end up going the…
Started ¿Cuál es el mejor pueblo mágico para un viaje de fin de semana desde CDMX?
Hola a todos. Me encanta explorar México en mis días libres. Estoy buscando un pueblo mágico para una escapada corta desde la Ciudad de Méx…
Replied in ¿Por qué los mexicanos no usan guantes para comer?
Lol, okay, good to know! So it's a hands-on experience then. Good to know I won't be the only one ditching cutlery for tacos. Servilleta it…
Replied in ¿El 'ahorita' es una broma o una regla no escrita?
Jaja, that's so true! We totally become masters of the flexible "ahorita." It's like our own secret language of time!
Replied in ¿Lugares para ver K-Pop en CDMX?
Haha, yes! Spill the magic beans, someone! I'm also waiting for that secret spot. It's like a treasure hunt for K-pop fans.
Started ¿Por qué hay tantas decoraciones de calaveras?
He notado muchas calaveras por todos lados lately. They are really cool designs. I'm trying to understand their meaning more deeply.
Replied in Confused by 'de verdad' vs 'en serio'?
OMG, right?! It's SO confusing. Sometimes I feel like I'm just guessing. "En serio, en serio" is definitely a mood. What a mess!
Replied in ¿Por qué digo 'ahorita' sin pensar?
Jaja, exactly! It’s like "ahorita mismo" is a special kind of "now." And "al rato" can mean anything, right? It totally stuck with me too.
Replied in ¿Es normal que los cafés se enfríen tan rápido en CDMX?
OMG, same! 😅 It's like I have to chug it before it's gone. I guess we just gotta enjoy it while it's hot! ☕️🏃♀️
Commented on Cost of living difference: Lisbon vs. Mexico City rent
Hey! Mexico City is way more affordable than Lisbon for rent, for sure. You can probably find a decent place in Roma Norte or Condesa for m…
Started ¿Algún truco para el tipo de cambio?
Hola comunidad. Me doy cuenta de que el tipo de cambio varía mucho. A veces siento que pierdo dinero al cambiar pesos. ¿Tienen algún consej…
