There is always something new to discover about Cancun. I am continually amazed by the great properties available. Have you had the chance to check out the Residences at La Amada? If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury, seclusion and excellent services surrounded by extraordinary tropical beauty this is your paradise found.…

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Travel safety and security should be at the top of your packing listfor any international travel, whether a short vacation…

Chicharron Tacos pressing.

Burritos recipe chicharrones.

Quick and easy mexican recipes for kids.

The chicharron pressing is the leather pig,

or the skin of the pig.



In Mexico, we…

IF you own your mexican property through a Fideicomiso or Mexican Corporation, for 2011 there is a new form which may be required ( the break point depends on your residency and the value of your foreign financial assets) This is form 8938 and again failure to file this form when required can result in a $10,000 penalty.  This is a reporting form only and does not result in any tax due.

If you file an FBAR form (TDF 90-22.1) you must also file this form (if required by minimum…

Please don't judge a review, the reviewer or the Movie by the way the review begins but by the entire review.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)

Rating: 3 Stars (out of 4)

     

Key to the City

By Jeffrey M. Anderson

As the Owner/Administrator of Mexico-My Space I have never made any comments on a featured individual but perhaps it's time I started. As the Owner, I have never really endorsed anyone in any profession but this lady deserves some recognition.

Mexico-My Space has been in…

Good Morning,

I believe that I sent out an email several months ago advisin members to secure a Google Alert for their name. Doing this would cause Google to send you an email every time your name was mentioned on the Internet.

My Alert finally paid off. Last night I received an Alert and when I clicked on it I saw my book, "Baja Diaries-Chronicles of a Paradise Lost" for sale as an e-book through Sony. To say the least, I was livid. My…

Living in Los Cabos: Year End Report

Everyone says they love to read my year-end reports; I’m a little late this year because of the hubbub with changing our name and running some killer open houses. Here is the raw data I pulled from our Multiple Listing Service (FLEXMLS) for the period of January 1 until December 31, 2011. The news is actually better than I expected.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

Rating: 4 Stars (out of 4)

     

Service with Smiley

By Jeffrey M. Anderson

For those intrigued with & interested in the idea of livin' the good life in Mexico, my husband and I will be hosting people for week long "Dipping your Toes into Tropical Living" congenial lifestyle tours at our beachfront Casa Kaeli in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nay.

March, May, Oct, Nov & Dec 2012 

Realtors, contact me if you have a client you'd like to key in to this; you lead them to their dream property, we'll make sure they don't even want to get back on that…

A New Year’s Resolution worth keeping!

It’s a new year and time for a new you. How many times have you heard that one? Yes, resolutions are about bettering yourself. Typically the answer is to eat better and exercise. Rarely do you hear, “I want to take up smoking in the New Year.” I did say that one year as a joke. It is a good thing that one did not stick either. Realistically let’s talk about changing your quality of life. How many times you have been in that…

CTV News (Canada) contacted us today to help them work on a story in regards to Mexico Tourism in light of iGroupMedia's upcoming event in Calgary Alberta, MLE - March 24th and 25th, 2012 for more information and for Complimentary EXPO tickets visit www.MexicoLivingExpo.com…

The January issue of Real Travel Adentures features one of my more recent articles, a fascinating story about a Zapotec woman who, after spending most of her life leading a comfy existence in Southern California, decided to return to her humble, rural Oaxacan roots:  http://www.realtraveladventures.com/

Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca Bed & Breakfast (…

Earlier today President Calderón inaugurated the world´s tallest cable-stayed bridge along the Durango - Mazatlán highway:  http://geo-mexico.com/?p=5660

Alvin Starkman - Casa Machaya Oaxaca B & B (http://www.oaxacadream.com)

Latin America’s Illuminated City Gets More lights.

By John K. Glaab, CIPS

            Morelia is more than the political capital of Michoacan. It is also the cultural center. In 2003, the city embarked on an activity,” Plan Luz.”  Buildings…

Living in Los Cabos: Cost of Groceries

The good folks at Wordpress suggested that I re-visit some of the themes that were read most last year. Makes sense to me, if that’s the information people are looking it should be as up-to-date as I can make it. One of the most common searches was the cost…