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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Bus travel | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I am flying into La Paz and need to take a bus to Loreto. I need times bus leaves La Paz for Loreto ... A: Barbara, Well, I was about to give you my stock answer, explaining that in Mexico you don't ... | |
| Legalize a truck in Mexico | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: My daughter (American) lives in Querétaro with her husband (Mexican currently barred from the U.S.). ... A: Moshe, I hope your American brain is right, but it may be true that they must take the truck to ... | |
| dangers of traveling in baja mexico | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: We've been going to San Felipe for over 20 years and are afraid to travel with all the negative ... A: Rene, I really can't answer your question. I haven't traveled in the area recently and don't have a ... | |
| immersion | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a true immersion experience for my ten year old kid when we visit Mexico for about ... A: Unfortunately, my answer about safety isn't as helpful. I really can't advise you on the relative ... | |
| immersion | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a true immersion experience for my ten year old kid when we visit Mexico for about ... A: Liz, I think this is a wonderful idea and it is absolutely possible! The problem will be planning ... | |
| childbirth | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: Wow, by reading your profile I think you are the expert to council me! I too have been here since ... A: Amy, Yes, I can give you an answer to your question, though only in Morelos, not for Mexico City. ... | |
| Passport | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My wifes unlce is in the hospital in Mexico. When he is released we want him to come stay with us in ... A: Charlie, I'm sorry to hear about your wife's uncle. I hope he is doing better. I can't say if he ... | |
| Moving my kiddos to Tijuana | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I am moving this summer with my three children to Tijuana, Mexico to live with my husband who was ... A: Amber, You can also check out http://bordersaside.blogspot.com/, written by another mom living in ... | |
| Moving my kiddos to Tijuana | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I am moving this summer with my three children to Tijuana, Mexico to live with my husband who was ... A: Amber, I'm sorry you have to move. It's a rough thing your family is going through. Your husband ... | |
| mexican passport | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: I am having a problem getting my Mexican passport,it's been almost 1 year.Everyone in Rosarito keeps ... A: Idalia, I'm sorry you are having trouble. As I understand it, you are a Mexican citizen trying to ... | |
| legalize my truck in mexico | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: am moveing to mexico am stay their for good i have a 2004dodghe ram will i be a ble to legalize it A: Angel, From what I can read on the customs web site it appears that the answer to your question is ... | |
| Questions about Morelos and Cuernavaca | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I am interested in travelling to Cuernavaca for a few months to improve my level of Spanish. I have ... A: Congratulations on your upcoming stay in Cuernavaca. I'm sure it will be a very rewarding ... | |
| translation | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Could you please translate this for me into English, I just need the jest of it. Thank you! Hace ... A: Sara, I feel uncomfortable with the idea of my role as an "expert" morphing into that of ... | |
| healthcare in Playa del Carmen | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I am getting married in Playa del Carmen in June of this year. My sister is planning on attending, ... A: Jennifer, My first response is that there should be no problem, but I'd hate to make light of the ... | |
| travel with bus | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I can't seem to find an on-line schedule for the Aguila bus from La Paz to Cabo San Lucas. Does ... A: Bus schedules don't really exist in Mexico because the bus service is so fast, frequent and easy to ... | |
| Transportation | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I plan on staying in Puerto Vallarta, would like to take an overnight trip to Lake Chapala, can you ... A: Katherine, You will probably need to plan two nights for your trip, since it will take you ALL DAY ... | |
| help with travel | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: we are leaving in 48hrs for mazatlan once there we want to go to central mexico by plane or bus the ... A: Congratulations on your fast-approaching trip to Mexico. One option is to take a bus from Mazatlan ... | |
| hospital or birthing clinic | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: i am living 45 north of puerta vallarta and have my obgyn here in town. i am recieving great ... A: Alyssa, Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart since ... | |
| Chiropractors needed in Ajijic/Guadalajara? | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a US Chiropractor for 10 years and am considering a move to Mexico. We have a particular ... A: Dr. Amy, Your questions are well-stated and I wish I could give you answers, but my knowledge of ... | |
| Moving to Acapulco, Mexico | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: Me and my husband our moving to acapulco mexico pretty soon with our 9 month old daughter. I was ... A: Congratulations on your upcoming move to Mexico. You are wise to be planning for the important ... | |
| legalizing a car in mexico | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I want to take a car to mexico an legalizing it. The car is 1995 ford Mustang I want to take it to ... A: Elba, You ask a very important question because legalizing a car in Mexico is not always worth it, ... | |
| All about possibilities to travel by bus | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know and receive an advice to travel, for example from Guadalajara Mexico to Cancun, ... A: Marliz, It sounds like you are planning a fun trip in Mexico. The two options I recommend are ... | |
| question on contacting a rancho in mexico | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: how can i possibly find out a number for Rancho providencia in jaral del progreso guanajuato mexico? ... A: Jessica, I'm sorry you are having trouble getting in contact with your family. Unfortunately en ... | |
| Vehicle registration | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: We will be taking a company vehicle to mexico. Vehicle will be used for work purpose.What are the ... A: Angie, Bringing a vehicle into Mexico is covered in depth on pages 72 -76 of my book Mexico: The ... | |
| schools in mexico | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I am attending a University here in the United States to be an elementary teacher. I need to do a ... A: Christine, I wish I could provide you with a better answer than I can, but I am going to do my ... | |
| Working in Mexico | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am currently in school seeking a bachelor's degree in either Spanish or International Studies. I ... A: I don't really know how far a degree in International Studies can take you, but honestly, it doesn't ... | |
| Schools in the Lake Chapala area? | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a seven year old and he would be in elementary school. DO they have English speaking schools ... A: Trudy, I can't tell you about specific schools in that area. I'm sure they do have English speaking ... | |
| ferry travel | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Is there a ferry going from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlan and vice versa? If so, what is the ferry and ... A: Rudolph, The ferry goes from LA PAZ (NOT Los Cabos) to Mazatlan. If you have entered Mexico ... | |
| FM3 | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Can my husband and I get our FM3 in the USA before moving to Mexico? A: Heather, Of course you can. Find the consulate nearest you and go in to see them. Here's the list: ... | |
| buses | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the telephone number to the central de camiones in nogales sonora can you help me ... A: Rebecca, I can't find it either. Don't worry, this is completely normal. You could try calling ... | |
| Delivering baby in Mexico | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Based on your profile you might be the only one to help me. I am a U.S. citizen living in Mexico ... A: Jessica, I know what you mean. We too, live off of what we earn in Mexico. We did have a savings ... | |
| Delivering baby in Mexico | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Based on your profile you might be the only one to help me. I am a U.S. citizen living in Mexico ... A: Jessica, Yes, you found the right person! I can help you with that. Our son was born in Mexico, has ... | |
| mexican citizenship | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and her two small children are going to a small town - Santa Elena, 2 hours from Mexico ... A: Christina, This is a lovely story. I will tell you what I know, but I believe you still may wish to ... | |
| bus from TX to MX | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: my wife and I are going to spend a couple of months this winter exploring the Xalapa area. Plan A is ... A: I want to congratulate you on planning to ride the bus. The buses in Mexico are wonderful! I wish ... | |
| live in cozumel | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My family has traveled to cozumel for 5 years now, my son 20 years has friends that run a dive shop ... A: Overall, it sounds like your son is set up to have a wonderful time. He knows the area, has friends ... | |
| Having a baby in Mexico | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: My question is very detailed. I'm asking for a friend. Can an american citazen get pregnant and have ... A: April, I think your friend should review the Citizen Services page on the Embassy web site: ... | |
| Bus travel Mexico City to Morelia | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Subject Bus travel Mexico City to Morelia Question From the Mexico City airport what is the best ... A: Laurie, I'm glad you found my answer helpful. There is no bus from the airport to the Northern ... | |
| Bus travel Mexico City to Morelia | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Subject Bus travel Mexico City to Morelia Question From the Mexico City airport what is the best ... A: Laurie, There are four main bus terminals in Mexico City. To get to Morelia, you need to depart ... | |
| Earnings | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband is a welder in the U.S, but plans to go to Mexico and needs to know how much a structural ... A: Kimberly, I have done a little research and it appears that a welder may be able to earn between ... | |
| Travel to Mexico | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I just want to know which passport should I present when I travel to Mexico? I have a dual ... A: Jen, I can't think of any disadvantages to presenting your Mexican passport. If you were to use ... | |
| Vaction in Mexico /policy question | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: we are vacationing in mexico tom. and visiting family. we are from south texas entering thru ... A: Angie, I can't tell you for sure because I don't have access to my reference materials at the ... | |
| elementary schools | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I both are middle aged Americans. My boyfriend owns property in the Lake Chapala ... A: Cheryl, What a wonderful opportunity you are considering. It could bring many benefits for your ... | |
| Cost of living | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old single male with no dependants. I have saved up $10,000 and I am considering ... A: Mexico might just be a great place for you to be, though I recommend caution. Your savings will ... | |
| Healthcare | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am planning a short vacation in Tijuana for Bariatric Surgery with Dr. Verboonen at the ... A: Darlene, I cannot tell you where to look. It's very possible that he or she doesn't have a web site. ... | |
| mexico | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I will be moving to Mexico in a year from now and I have three children and 1 on the way we will be ... A: Maria, Wow! You are about to go on quite an adventure! I normally tell people that you have to do a ... | |
| Mexican Passport | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My fiance' lives in Mexico. I am from the U.S. I was hoping to travel thru Central America this ... A: Sandra, Yes, your fiance will need a passport! Even if not officially required I would not ... | |
| Opportunities for classical music in Cuernavaca | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Julia, I'm a semi-retired ESL teacher in Vancouver, BC looking to relocate to Mexico. Would like ... A: I think you will find a great place in Mexico where you can fully participate in classical music. ... | |
| Question | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: how are you going? My name is Christina :-) I have a question about Mexico if that's okay. I was ... A: Christina, The Chicago area, California, and Florida all have lots of Spanish speakers, but there ... | |
| marijuana and adolescent's in Mexico | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a paper on cultural differences and how they effect the adolescents and the use of ... A: Kalena, I'm not a teen in Mexico, but my impression is that marijuana is not commonly used by teens ... | |
| Question | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: how are you going? My name is Christina :-) I have a question about Mexico if that's okay. I was ... A: Christina, This question is an interesting one. I'll try to make my answer useful. I have to say, ... | |
| Teaching English on the Yucatan Peninsula | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Could you please help me! I am looking to find a job teaching English at the start of August / ... A: Claudie, You should be able to find a great job in either of those areas, especially Merida. ... | |
| bus travel in Mexico | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Do you know the bus info Peurto Vallarta to Lake Chapala ? Fares and Schedules ? Thank you A: John, Whenever one goes to relatively large or popular places in Mexico, it's not really necessary ... | |
| Medical care | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My wife has gastrointestinal issues and other medical complications, some stemming from her time in ... A: Jack, I am sorry that your wife is so ill. I wish her the best and I hope that you find exactly the ... | |
| int. schools in Cuernavaca | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: We will most likely be moving to Cuernavaca as expats. The city sounds great but our main worry is ... A: I hope you and your family enjoy Cuernavaca very much. What an exciting move! There are many private ... | |
| ashma, healthcare, | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: about how much does it cost to have a natural child birth in Veracruz Mexico And how is the asthma ... A: I will do my best to answer your questions, but my experience with health care was gained in ... | |
| Moving to CZM | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm a UK based teacher (qualified with proof) and have vistied the Qunitana Roo areas many times, ... A: Lorna, Wow. You are going to have a great time teaching in Mexico! It's wonderful that you have the ... | |
| ground travel from cuaulta to mexico city | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I need to go from cuaulta to Mexico city airport. I would like to know what the bus or taxi or what ... A: Mandy, I am sure you can get there that same day. There is excellent bus service provided right to ... | |
| cheapest Mexican city to fly to from San Francisco | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: do you know what the cheapest Mexican city is to fly to from San Francisco? I would love to visit ... A: Paul, Good question. Mexico is a great place to visit on a budget -- and you really do get out of ... | |
| E-mail fron the US to Mexico | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if I can get my mail from the US in Mexico and if I can buy something by ... A: Yes, you can receive your mail from the U.S. in Mexico. You can have friends and family mail you ... | |
| traditional role of mexican wife | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I am engaged to a very traditional Mexican man from Celaya. now that we live together he is ... A: Congratulations on your engagement. I've been carefully considering your question and how to best ... | |
| Marrying in Mexico | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I am a us citizen and my fiance is from Charro. We want to marry in Feb 09 in Morelia in the ... A: Heather, Congratulations on your engagement! I'm not surprised you've gotten conflicting ... | |
| moving to mexico | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking about moving to Mexico. My concerns are where and what would be best. I have 4 ... A: Ocampo, You are going to love Michoacan! It is such a beautiful state and the food is delicious. I ... | |
| moving to mexico | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are considering moving to Cozumel. Can you tell me how the schools in Mexico are ? ... A: Jennifer, You ask three very important questions about living in Mexico. It would take an entire ... | |
| additional answer to san cristobal question | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Did you send my message on the the people who asked about San Cristobal de las Casas ? ANSWER: ... A: Claus, I didn't get your answer. Do you still have a copy of it in your "sent" folder in your email? ... | |
| teaching EFL | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I earn money by tutoring ESL. What type of visa and work permit would be required for me to do this ... A: Katie, I apologize for the delay in replying to your question. My computer crashed and it's been ... | |
| 6 months in San Cristobal | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Julia. I plan on spending 6 months is San Cristobal this winter. Since I will be working remotely, ... A: What a wonderful adventure you have planned for yourself. I think you are going to enjoy it a lot. ... | |
| your ebook re living in Mexico | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me when you will be writing a 3rd edition of your ebook "The Trick is Living Here"? I ... A: Jan, Thank you for your inquiry. I don't have any solid plans to work on the third edition yet. I ... | |
| Oh, lots of things! | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are leaving for Guadalajara in July with the intentions of completing an TEFL ... A: I apologize for my delayed response. I was stalling on answering you because the truth as I see it ... | |
| Finding a chiropractor in Guadalajara, Mexico | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I have been wanting to ask you a question about a certain chiropractor in Guadalajara, Mexico. You ... A: Juany, I don't have any knowledge of this doctor. It's probably going to be a long shot finding ... | |
| Teaching in Cozumel | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping that you can help me out. I have been to Cozumel about 8 times diving and would like to ... A: Marie, You are very qualified! Some people will miss out. Don't be discouraged by that. This is ... | |
| Teaching in Cozumel | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping that you can help me out. I have been to Cozumel about 8 times diving and would like to ... A: The education authority in Cuernavaca (and I assume Cozumel) misses many opportunities to hire some ... | |
| car | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I would like to import a car to mexico fron the states but heard you can only buy a car that is 10 ... A: Mike, This is really your decision. It is more expensive to buy a car down here, but in the long ... | |
| car | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I would like to import a car to mexico fron the states but heard you can only buy a car that is 10 ... A: Mike, I think you heard only part of the complex truth about bringing a car to Mexico from the U.S. ... | |
| Work in Mexico | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find a way to move my family to Mexico (two small boys, ages 3 and 4, and my ... A: Shannon, You really ask the million dollar question here. If I had the perfect answer to this ... | |
| Mazatlan retirement | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon Julia. My wife and I are going to retire in Mexico in a little over a year. Trick ... A: Tom, I'm thrilled that you've read my book and liked it. Congratulations on your upcoming ... | |
| mexican schools, computers and the internet | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: My name is Jim Sarris and I’m a high school Spanish teacher in NY. My class and I are doing research ... A: Jim, I am so glad that my answer was helpful for you and your students. You are most welcome. ... | |
| delivery mail | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I sent mail to mexico and they have told me they not received it, I have a stamped customs # how do ... A: Loretta, I hate to tell you, but you are SOL. A few months ago I was waiting for a package that did ... | |
| mexican schools, computers and the internet | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: My name is Jim Sarris and I’m a high school Spanish teacher in NY. My class and I are doing research ... A: It has taken me a couple of days to reply because I was really thinking hard about how to get you ... | |
| Directory assistance service | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if there is a directory assistance service in Mexico DF?, which number do I have to ... A: Johann, Yes, there is directory assistance and it’s called “Asistencia de Directorio Nacional.” You ... | |
| Mexican Bus travel (long distance) | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I need to know if there is a bus line that will travel from Guanajuato, MEX to Ciudad ... A: I doubt that there is a direct bus from Guanajuato, Guanajuato Mexico to Ciudad Acuña. I think you ... | |
| Buses | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: We'd like specific information on buses such as times, location of terminals, etc., from (1) Mexico ... A: Arlene, You know where I get this information? In my Let's Go Mexico travel guide. You look under ... | |
| ESL | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: WHAT ARE THE MIN.QUAFICATIONS OR THE "BEST" WAY TO GET A JOB TEACHING ENGLISH IN MEXICO? I AM ALSO ... A: Bill, It looks like you are planning a rewarding experience for yourself. I will answer your ... | |
| traveling in Baja California | 12/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Baja this January and I've never been there before. How safe would it be for ... A: Oh my. You can set aside your fears. Those things are not true in my experience. In fact, Baja ... | |
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Julia C Taylor
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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
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.
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