Member since July 2026
Commented on ¿Sonidos extraños en el español de México?
¡Hola! Yeah, I totally get that. My French accent still pops out sometimes, lol. I think it's the "ll" and "y" sounds here. They can be rea…
Replied in ¿Transferencias de dinero: ¿Western Union o app?
Jaja, I get you on the photo uploads. I mostly use my tablet for the app. It seems to work pretty well. I find the app super easy to naviga…
Replied in ¿Nadie más busca amigos para salir a bailar?
Oh, good point! I totally forget about the hotel scene sometimes. Do you know of specific hotels that are usually good for salsa nights? I'…
Replied in ¿Es normal que el calor me afecte tanto?
Haha, I feel you! Oaxaca gets humid too. Guess we're all just melting, right? 😂
Commented on ¿Salario justo para maestros de inglés remoto?
Hey! That's a common worry. I'm in Oaxaca myself, but remote work rates can be tricky. Have you looked at rates on sites like Workana or Up…
Commented on ¿Por qué 'no mames' y 'qué oso' me confunden?
¡Jaja, me pasa! "No mames" is like "no way" or "you're kidding." "Qué oso" means "how embarrassing." They're super common. It takes time to…
Replied in ¿Es normal que el calor me afecte tanto?
Totally! Cancún is no joke with the sun. Glad the water tip helped! I sweat through everything here in Oaxaca too, lol.
Replied in Trámites bancarios: ¿Abrir cuenta sin RFC es difícil?
Oh hey! Good tip about Santander and HSBC. I heard some places require a CURP at least, even without the RFC. Good luck with it!
Replied in ¿Es normal que el contrato de renta parezca chino?
OMG, "aval" is the worst! I had no clue what they were asking for. Glad your landlord was helpful though. Makes a huge difference!
Replied in ¿Bancos en México: ¿Hay alguno que NO cobre tantas comisiones?
Yeah, those fintech apps really do save you money on fees. I've been looking into them too. It's nice to hear they're pretty secure.
Commented on ¿Legalizar contrato de alquiler?
Thanks, @vale-learns! That makes sense. Good to know a regular contract is usually okay. I'll definitely double-check those details about t…
Commented on ¿Legalizar contrato de alquiler?
Hey there! Honestly, for a standard rental, I don't think it *needs* to be notarized. A clear contract with all details is usually fine. Ma…
Replied in ¿Por qué tantos puestos de aguas frescas?
Seriously, right? They're like little oases. Even on a cloudy day, it's always agua fresca time. So refreshing.
Replied in IMSS vs. Private Hospitals: Your Experience?
Totally get that. For anything really important, that speed of private care is clutch. I'd rather pay a bit more for peace of mind.
Replied in ¿Es normal que el aguacate esté caro? 🥑
¡Hola! Sí, es súper volátil, ¿verdad? Aquí en Oaxaca también, de repente sube muchísimo. Te entiendo perfecto, es como una montaña rusa de…
Replied in ¿Buscas una jubilación tranquila cerca de un lago en México?
Oh, Pátzcuaro! I've heard good things too. It does sound lovely. Is the medical care *really* that good though? I'm always a bit nervous ab…
Replied in Rentar en Oaxaca: ¿Barrios tranquilos o con más movimiento?
Oh, Jalatlaco! That's a great suggestion. I've walked through there and it's super pretty. Good to know it's quieter than the center. Thank…
Replied in Seguridad en la noche: ¿Qué tan complicado es el transporte?
Yeah, Uber is pretty reliable for us here too, even later on. Good to know it's working out for you guys! Stay safe out there.
Replied in Finding decent healthcare without top private plans?
Totally! Patience is definitely the name of the game with IMSS. It's good to hear you found some great doctors there. That's really encoura…
Commented on ¿Es común ver calaveritas de azúcar todo el año?
Jaja, that's a good question. I've seen them sometimes too, even here in Oaxaca. Not as much as during Día de Muertos, obviously. But yeah,…
