Mighty Buffalo Podcast

Season One: Destination Mexico

This season we’re exploring expats in Mexico – where they live, what it costs, and how they’re living their best lives.

Season 1, Episode 10 (April 27, 2021): Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Expat and Author Sara Wise discusses her unexpected boat journey to this sandy oasis. She talks about the local social scene, healthcare, and shares some insight from her recent publication, Moving to Puerto Vallarta. Click here to listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 9 (April 16, 2021): Travis interviews writer Tim Leffel. Tim is the author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations as well as A Better Life for Half the Price. Tim has traveled the world in search of great deals and eventually settled in Guanajuato, Mexico. He has some great insight into the city’s expat scene as well as other areas that are up-and-coming. And for those of you thinking of traveling with children, Tim talks about putting his own daughter into school in Mexico. 

Season 1, Episode 8 (April 7, 2021): Want to learn about what you need to protect yourself while traveling in Mexico? Join Travis and Arno Chrispeels, owner of International Health Insurance Solutions, as they discuss short and long-term expat travel insurance for people exploring or living in Mexico. Listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 7 (November 02, 2020): Author Karen Blue talks about 20 years in Mexico and the independent women who make Lake Chapala so special. Thinking about moving to Mexico or retiring in Mexico? Then check out this episode with host Travis Scott Luther. Listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 6 (July 16, 2020): Mazatlán, Mexico isn’t just an expat oasis. The locals love it too. Laura Sentz takes us on an audio tour of this Pacific Coast beach town that’s so more than just a tourist destination. Now a permanent resident, Laura has been vacationing and living in Mazatlán for nearly 30 years, including a stint as a bar and restaurant owner. If you’re thinking about moving to Mexico or retiring in Mexico, check out everything Mazatlán has to offer. Listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 5 (July 8, 2020): If you’re still living in the states but curious about what it takes to buy a home in Mexico, then tune in to this interview with Jim Dobson-Kelley of Coldwell Banker in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Jim tells us how to start a property search, what to consider, what to watch out for, and even how to use your property to make extra money as a vacation rental. Includes information on Mexican Trusts, Wills, and Real Estate strategies. Listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 4 (June 22, 2020): Getting Residency in Mexico – Temporary and Permanent Residency with Adrian Vela, Immigration Specialist. Have you ever wondered what is required to become a resident of Mexico? It may be easier than you think. Today we’re talking to Adriana Vela, an immigration specialist based out of Playa del Carmen, Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. Adriana is originally from Argentina. She met her husband in Buenos Aires. He was from Boston. As a compromise, they chose to retire in Mexico. After a long career working as an immigration specialist for a law firm, Adriana has struck out on her own. Today, she helps expats from Canada and Mexico understand the residency requirements and assists them in completing the immigration process. Listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 3 (June 17, 2020): Today we’re in Guadalajara, Mexico – one of the true centers of Mexican art and culture. Join us as we take an audio tour with New York native turned Mexican expat Caroline Bembia. Caroline moved to Guadalajara to join the city orchestra as the principle harpist after only one quick visit. She admits that before her audition, she’d never even heard of Guadalajara, but after nearly three years living and working there, she’s come to love this vibrant mecca of music and art. Listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 2 (June 16, 2020): For over 70 years, San Miguel de Allende (SMA) has been host to U.S. and Canadian expats looking for a better way of life. Located in the heart of Mexico, SMA is full of rich history and culture. Local real estate agent Daniel Ortiz (Coldwell Banker SMART) takes us on an audio tour of the town as well as the real estate market – talking trends, neighborhoods, pricing, and more. Listen on iTunes.

Season 1, Episode 1 (June 9, 2020): Author Travis Scott Luther interviews Robert Phelps from Global Mortgage. Robert shares how someone from the U.S. can find financing for a primary or second home purchase in Mexico. The lending world was rocked during the 2008-2009 mortgage crisis and Mexico was no exception. We get a history of home lending over the last 10 years as well as insider tips on what to look out for when buying a home in Mexico. Listen on iTunes.

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