Hope you check out my new book (Jan. 2019) Lake Chapala - Beneath the Surface - Considerations for Retiring in Mexico...It is ranked #1 in Senior Travel on AMAZON: ENJOY!!! I am a columnist for Mexico News Daily and an investigative journalist...the book is the product of 30 months of research.

Hubby and I are coming to Mexico next month for a quick tour around 3 of the areas on our shortlist for retirement next year. Starting out in Puerto Vallarta area, going on to Chapala and then the Riveriera Maya. We would love to meet up with other expats, find out more about the areas, places...

When we visited Ecuador 2 years ago, we marveled at the lack of flies, mosquitoes, etc. We were told it was because of the altitude (9,000 feet). Next week we will make our first trip to Mexico, visiting GDL and Lakeside, which are a little over 5,000 feet, I believe. What should we expect...

I've searched the web for information about costs in Chapala/Ajijic. I've been unable to locate current information. I'm not liking the idea of forecasting based on articles that are 2 or more years old. Can anyone recommend a place to find current information? Yes, I understand costs will...

Someone suggested that my wife and I attend the Thursday morning seminar at La Nuevo Pasada Hotel entitled "Living in Lake Chapala....we tell it like it is". Does anyone know about this seminar? Would it be worth our time (3 hours)? We are just in the beginning stages of research on...

My husband and I have decided we're going to go check out Ajijic & Monterrey for about a month each. Rent a car check everything out, talk to people, etc... Just to get a better idea as to whether we want to move down there or not. I can find plenty of rentals in Ajijic but for some reason...

I was browsing through ancient posts and I saw a message from someone wondering about RV opportunities in the Guadalajara area. The truth is there isn't much. As an avid RV'er I thought that the Lake Chapala area would be over run with Parks and Campsites... it ain't so. To the best of my...