Category: Moving to San Miguel de Allende

Getting Around San Miguel de Allende is a small city world-renowned for its beauty, friendly people and fabulous food. It’s no wonder that upon arrival, you will be enchanted and enthralled with this UNESCO World Heritage site.  The cobblestone streets, the narrow sidewalks, incredible indigenous art and the amazing architecture feel like paintings of a […]

What You Need to Know About Buying Real Estate in San Miguel de Allende Buying San Miguel real estate can be easier and more affordable than you might have imagined. There are properties to suit most tastes and budgets. Still, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind if you’re considering buying […]

2 years ago when my husband and I moved to Mexico from California, I planned to decompress only for a year before starting a business.  Well, 2 years later, I am still just playing around and no major business ownership other than a bit of consulting here and selling my paintings there. Why? Because I […]

Hold on! I’m not there … yet. Look out for me in July. A short, stocky, blonde (L’Oreal #9), sixty-three-year old man trying desperately to look young-ish. I will be living on Calle Quebrada, close to the pharmacy and liquor store, two of my priorities. Currently, I am in Lewisville, Texas, a suburb of Dallas/Fort […]

Money Although it happens less commonly now than it did a few years ago, visitors to San Miguel still sometimes ask how to bring in the cash necessary to pay for their stay or to purchase a home here. For various reasons, bringing in large wads of cash just isn’t done anymore. Today most visitors […]

It is very common to be fearful when you are considering moving to another country such as Mexico. You may be wanting to retire there or just start a brand new life, but what happens if you get homesick? Will missing home stop you from relocating to Mexico? You shouldn’t let missing your family and […]