The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The ExPat Files 10.5.25

The ExPat Files 10.3.25

The Expat Files 9.28.25

#1- When is it safe to take a Moto-Uber?

How about never… 

 

#2- Now for a bit of real estate “boots on the ground” craziness:

 

#3- Racism in Latin America- Part 3:

Most Latin Americans don't even know they are racists...  

#4- Unchangable things that will continually baffle you in Latin America: 

#5- Those certain harsh things you really want to say to the locals but don’t…. Because you’re an uninvited guest in their country (and that would be rude): 

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

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The Expat Files 9.26.25

#1- When stupid "show off" gringos get robbed:

Are they asking for it or is it just bad luck? 

 

#2- Why do so many young adult Black American tourists wear gaudy, stupid bling:

Duh... Don’t they know its an idiot’s invitation to get robbed? 

 

#3- The Gringo “tourist” uniform and look:

Why Latinos can spot us a mile away…  

#4- Is Guatemala still a good choice for your Plan-B or is the bloom off the rose?  

 

#5- The ins-and-outs of buying prescription drugs in a Latin American pharmacy and flying back home with the stuff:

Will US customs mess with you or not? 

 

#6- A listener does 6 weeks in a Mexican jail and buys his way out:

Just another “boots on the ground” story… 

#7- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 9.21.25

#1- Everything you did and didn’t want to know about Latino penis size:

Including variations by country and culture… 

#2- Informal and gray market jobs in Latin America: 

 

#3- DYK that 50% of Latinos have side hustles:

What’s yours? 

#4- WTF happened to all those thousands of little guys on every street corner selling CDs? 

#5- Cellphone use and car accidents in Latin America:

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 9.19.25

#1- What if you had quick notice of a big permanent disaster in your country and had just 3 days notice to get out of Dodge?

Realistically, where would you go? Do you have a proper network to help you? 

#2- Everything you need to know about the Latin American verion of NETFLIX: 

 

#3- Latinos have their own version of the “n” word:

Here’s the dope, and you’d better not use it in mixed company…  

 

#4- Those seemingly “to good to be true” passive business opportunity investment deals aimed at gringos and expats:

The red flags….

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 9.14.25

#1- What expats miss from back home:

#2- Basements, attics and Man-Caves in Latin America: 

#3- Latinos are the most emotional people on the planet:  

#4- The fate of Gen X, Y and Z in Latin America: 

#5- Profile of a Latin American “helicopter school”:

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

 

 

 

The Expat Files 9.12.25

#1- The “Sueno Americano” is dead, but the patient doesn’t know it yet: 

 

#2- Yes, gringos and expats may claim most Latin Americans set the bar very low:

On the flipside …it might be that setting the bar low is the key to happiness and a low stress life. 

#3- ‘What about Argentina for your plan B?  

#4- Buying property in Latin America with an S.A. corporation: 

 

#5- The truth about purchasing an EV in Latin America:

Is it a good or bad move for expats and gringos?

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

The Expat Files 9.7.25

#1- A note to all the “BOOMERS’ in the listening audience:

#2- Casy Kasem lives! Oh noooo, not again! 

#3- Chapiadores (gold diggers)- a deep dive:  

#4- More solar power setup tips for Expats: 

#5- What Latina women don’t like but will put up with:

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com 

 

 

The Expat Files 9.5.25

#1- How Latin American local country beer labels compare to internationally known brands: 

#2- Latin Americans and their odd “cravings”: 

 

#3- ‘Craft” beer joints in Latin America:

Yup, they have arrived. Lag time strikes again…    

#4- Hiding the “ugly” parts of Latin America from your visiting mum: 

#5- What you need to know about the electric power in your home and the electric grid in Latin America:

#6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:

bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com