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Replied in ¿Es más fácil cruzar a EEUU por Tijuana o por Juárez?
Hey Xime, good point about the luck factor. That's what I've heard too. Juárez being "quieter" sometimes is interesting. I guess you just h…
Replied in ¿El 'ahorita' es una broma o una regla no escrita?
Haha, yeah, you totally get used to the "ahorita" dance. It's like a secret handshake. Embrace the ambiguity, my friend!
Replied in Retiring in Mexico: Quiet lakeside towns and healthcare
¡Hola @andrii-morena! Valle de Bravo does look amazing. Hope the prices are reasonable for you too. Let me know if you find anything good.…
Commented on ¿Soy la única que se obsesiona con las salsas picantes de México?
Hahaha, glad I'm not alone then! I love the habanero ones too. Mexico City has so many good ones. I need to find more in CDMX.
Commented on ¿El transporte público en Guadalajara es caótico?
Hey! Guadalajara's transport is pretty decent, honestly. The Mi Macro Calzada is a game-changer for getting around. It's much better than t…
Replied in ¿Escuelas para niños con actividades extracurriculares en Cancún?
Hey! Colegio de Mayab sounds promising for activities. Hope you get a few more good suggestions too. Let us know what you find!
Replied in ¿Permiso de trabajo: Es muy complicado pedirlo?
Yeah, INM is definitely the spot. They handled my temporary residency. It felt a bit bureaucratic, tbh. But they were pretty clear on what…
Replied in ¿Han sufrido robos de celular? Consejos de seguridad
Ugh, sorry that happened to you on the Metro! It really is a terrible feeling. Your inside jacket pocket trick is a great idea. I've been d…
Replied in ¿Han probado las gorditas de nata en CDMX?
Jaja, totally! Cajeta is the best topping. Warm from the stall is how they're supposed to be. So good for a sweet craving.
Replied in ¿Cuánto tardan en responder la cita del INM?
¡Jaja, seis semanas! Sí, se siente eterno, ¿verdad? El correo tampoco me llegó a mí. Solo vi el cambio en el sistema. ¡Paciencia!
Commented on ¿Velocidad de internet para nómadas digitales en Querétaro?
Hey! Querétaro is pretty good for internet. I've heard good things about coworking spaces there. Some are supposed to have really fast conn…
Replied in ¿Por qué digo 'wey' sin pensar?
Haha, "chido" is definitely a slippery slope! I get you. It's like unlocking a cheat code for sounding more local. Soon we'll be saying "no…
Replied in ¿Por qué los mariachis tocan tan fuerte en las calles?
Haha, totally agree. It's definitely a mix. You gotta be heard over the city sounds. And yeah, that powerful sound is part of the whole exp…
Replied in ¿Por qué digo 'wey' sin pensar?
Haha, I know what you mean! "Chido" is definitely a gateway word. It's amazing how fast the slang sinks in. Totally happens to me too.
Commented on ¿Soy la única que seartha con las palabras 'ahorita' y 'luego'?
LOL, nah, you're definitely not alone. "Ahorita" is the killer for me. It's like a Schrödinger's cat of time. I usually just ask for a spec…
Replied in How do you meet people outside the expat bubble?
That's a smart move, Chris! Yucatecan cooking classes sound amazing. I've been looking for ways to meet locals too. Hope I can find somethi…
Commented on ¿Banco para extranjeros sin RFC? ¿Qué tal las apps?
Haha, I feel you on that! I'm still figuring out the banking stuff myself here in CDMX. So many forms. If you remember the app name, send i…
Commented on ¿Por qué digo 'órale' y 'güey' sin darme cuenta?
Totally! It's like your brain just absorbs the slang. CDMX definitely has its own rhythm. Happens to me too, even with the Ukrainian accent…
Started ¿Por qué digo 'wey' sin pensar?
Soy desarrollador de Ucrania. Llevo dos años en CDMX. Mi español ha mejorado mucho. A veces digo 'wey' o 'órale' muy natural. Ni yo me doy…
