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If you want to see U.S. Netflix (and many other channels) in Mexico you have got

to try Unotelly. It cost 3.99 a month for premium or 4.99 for gold. You can try

it for 7 days at no charge and no credit card. I haven't seen any speed loss

what so ever. It works on I pads, I phones, apple TV, your computer, smart tv's,

Roku and lots more. Setup really is only a few minutes. Anyone can do it. As far

as…

Here's a link to my latest article about mezcal and pulque production as environmentally friendly Mexican industries.  It augments and synthesizes earlier writings on the topic:

http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/mezcal%20sustainability/1.html

Alvin Starkman (Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast)

My second article about the adventures of the secretive yet seductive Sociedad de Mezcaleros can be found here, outlining the March, 2013, mezcal tour / excursion, and the courting of the attendees by the spirit's producers and marketers:

http://www.casamachaya.com/1/category/mezcal%20society%20oaxaca/1.html

Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (…

Living in Los Cabos:  Whale Watching

We went whale-watching last week with friends; we were lucky enough to find one who seemed to enjoy being the center of attention. Whale-watching is one of my favorite things to do in Cabo. The whales are here from roughly December to March. The tours are quite reasonable, and although they can’t guarantee you’ll see a whale it is almost impossible not to have a great time. If you go, please use one of the professional charters who will…

Greetings from sunny Playa del Carmen!!



Once again, our little blog "Life's a Beach" was nominated for the About.com Readers Choice Award for Favorite Mexico Blog. I just found out that I am now a finalist. Huzzah!!

Click here to vote for "Life's a Beach" for Favorite…

Hotels In Playa Del Carmen, named as Mayan Riviera, are originally titled Cancun - Tulum corridor. This particular spot has become well known to vacationers due to the large scales of all comprehensive vacation rentals. It houses a lot of smaller famous boutique lodges. They've improving deluxe villas to supply their own vacationers. They…

My good friend Laura and I are so excited about Carnaval!!  Laura wrote a blog post about Carnaval Cozumel that I would like to share with you!!





Situated just a short ferry ride from the

hustle and bustle of Playa del Carmen, the island of Cozumel is famous among Mexico

travelers for its unbeatable diving, vibrant reefs, beautiful resorts and

relaxed vibe. To see the island's most colorful side, however, you need to

visit in the month of February for the famous…

AMPI Inauguration

By John K. Glaab, CIPS

The Association of Mexican Real Estate Professionals (AMPI) has a new President. Ing Guillermo Salgoda  recently took the oath of office at a ceremony in Hotel La Mananitas, Cuernavaca, Morelos. Also taking office was Martha Ramirez, AMPI's first female Vice President and ten new members of AMPI’s National Advisory Board. Linda Neil a member of the Board has been named Director of AMPI's International Commission.   More than 1,000…

Living in Los Cabos:  2012 in Real Estate, Year End Report

At the end of each year I send out a summary of the real estate activity to my clients, neighbors and friends who generally want to keep an eye on our market. In recent years their most pressing question has been ‘is it finally turning around?’ This year I think they’re going to like the answer. The year 2012 was good for real estate in Los Cabos. I believe the indicators show that yes, although we still have a lot of…

Living in Los Cabos:  Safety Again

Amazingly, people are still asking if it’s safe to come to Cabo. So I thought one way to answer that would be to look at today’s news. I get two sources of local news: one is a very accurate news blog; the other is the headlines from the local TV station sent as a digest every morning. So let’s see what stories I read with my morning coffee today…

The news blog, Colectivo Pericú, is done by a group of independent journalists…

International Real Estate Spotlight Shines on Mexico

By John K. Glaab, CIPS

The National Association of Realtors® has announced a new program to Spotlight A level affiliated, premium countries. During the first year (2013) the Spotlight will be on Mexico. Australia will be in the Spotlight in 2014 and Canada in 2015.

What does it mean? Below are just a few of the features of the Spotlight program and what it will mean for Mexican real…

Now if you’re looking for a blog on Christmas customs in Mexico you might want to keep going, I’m sure there are other writers who have done a great job on the topic. This blog is about Christmas in Los Cabos, which is a horse of entirely a different color. As usual Los Cabos has their own traditions,…

This month marks an historic moment for the Mayan world!  December 21, 2012 marks the beginning of a new period called a baktun on the Mayan calendar.  The new baktun is an…

The Last Free download day is TODAY, 12/09. You have until midnight. Read the reviews then go to: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AG8PCWM

Go to …

Living in Los Cabos: Closing Costs… Sticker Shock

We’ve been talking about the more affordable properties in Cabo, and there are tons of them. But there is something not so affordable about snapping one of them up: the closing costs. Here in Mexico the buyer is responsible for all closing costs, and they can’t be financed. On large properties it’s no big deal, but as…

Living in Los Cabos: We ARE Affordable!

Today I’m going to totally shake your preconceptions about Cabo real estate. Most people think we’re expensive, and there is truth to that. Not only are we a resort area (always priced higher than non-resorts) but we’re also at the tip of the world’s longest peninsula. So land here is at a premium because we don’t have room to spread out. That said, there are bargains and affordable properties, and any one of them could be the perfect…

This charming newly remodeled 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom beachfront Villa is located in Tankah Bay. Tankah Bay offers the fresh water cenote, Manatee which taps into the sub-terrain river system which flows beneath the Yucatán Peninsula and connects directly into the Ocean. The house is also located near the…

FATCA

FATCA is a significant piece of legislation that will impact many U.S. and non-U.S. entities, both financial and non-financial. Under FATCA provisions foreign financial institutions (FFIs) are expected to sign an agreement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) identifying any U.S. person accounts and to report certain information on an annual basis. In…

In case you missed your opportunity to download the book, "Mexico-Interviews With 10 Expatriates," it is available today 12/1 and tomorrow 12/2. Go to, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AA3PB1U and click on "Buy Now." The price should read $0.00, meaning fr*ee.

George P

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