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Expertise
I can answer questions about cultural differences between the U.S. and Mexico, teaching EFL, taxis, buses, cost of living, foods, water, paying bills, being pregnant and delivering your baby in Mexico, finding doctors, health care, and travel in central Mexico especially Morelos. I can't answer questions about purchasing real estate in Mexico. (Please DON'T MARK the question as "private" unless your question is truly private. It is helpful for others to see your questions and the answers to them.)
Experience in the area
I have lived and worked in Mexico since 2001. My baby was born in Mexico. My in-laws are Mexican. I have created a web site www.home-sweet-mexico.com I have written and published an ebook called Mexico: The Trick is Living Here
Publications
Mexico: The Trick is Living Here
regular contributor to Mexico Connect
Education/Credentials
I have 2 bachelor's degrees from a state university in Washington State.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| liz | 07/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | terrific! |
| Amy | 06/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the info, I´m going to ..... |
| Amber | 05/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Julia, Thank you again for your thoughts ..... |
| roya | 03/14/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. Roya |
| nia | 02/14/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | i would just like to thank you ..... |
Recent Answers from Julia C Taylor
2011-12-23 Bus travel:
Barbara, Well, I was about to give you my stock answer, explaining that in Mexico you don't actually NEED to know ahead of time because bus service is so plentiful, on and on. Then I decided to see
2011-11-02 Legalize a truck in Mexico:
Moshe, I hope your American brain is right, but it may be true that they must take the truck to the border. When vehicles are allowed into Mexico with US plates this is a TEMPORARY (though it can
2011-08-15 dangers of traveling in baja mexico:
Rene, I really can't answer your question. I haven't traveled in the area recently and don't have a sense for what is really going on. Do you know anyone with family who lives in the region? They'd
2011-07-23 immersion:
Unfortunately, my answer about safety isn't as helpful. I really can't advise you on the relative safety of different cities in Mexico. I think if you stick together as you are moving around the city
2011-07-16 immersion:
Liz, I think this is a wonderful idea and it is absolutely possible! The problem will be planning it ahead of time from your home. In Mexico things never quite get worked out until the people involved
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