The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The Expat Files - 03.12.23

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1227 SUN, MAR 12 (03-12-23) 

 

#1- Understandably, The Expat Files Show has listeners from many walks of life. Surprisingly enough we have many listeners on active duty in the US military:

It might surprise you to know that upsetting emails come in regularly from soldiers lamenting the wokeness virus infecting the US troops at all levels. Who would have thought so many US soldiers now have a get out of dodge “Plan B”?  

 

#2- Today we discuss the problem with a certain small percentage of gringos and expats who eventually “go native”:

Here’s a tip- its best to avoid these guys, but in a friendly way. Here’s why…

 

#3- What you need to know about apartment and residential tower maintenance fees in Latin America:

They differ quite a bit from maintenance fees in the 1^st world… but in a very good way    

 

#4- Robbed in Mexico by the cops! – AGAIN!!

A loyal listener gives us the skinny on his latest Mexican robbery story. The question is…. how do you call the cops … on the cops?   

#5- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

 

#6- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

 

 

 

 

#1- Understandably, The Expat Files Show has listeners from many walks of life. Surprisingly enough we have many listeners on active duty in the US military:

It might surprise you to know that I constantly get upsetting emails from soldiers lamenting the wokeness virus infecting the troops at all levels. Who would have thought so many US soldiers have a get out of dodge “Plan B”?  

 

#2- The problem with certain small percentage of gringos and expats who eventually “go native”:

Here’s a tip- its best to avoid these guys, but in a friendly way. Here’s why…

 

#3- What you need to know about apartment and residential tower maintenance fees in Latin America:

They differ quite a bit from maintenance fees in the 1^st world… but in a good way    

 

#4- Robbed in Mexico by the cops! – AGAIN!!

A loyal listener gives us the skinny on his latest robbery story. The question is…. how do you call the cops … on the cops?        

#5- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

#6- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

 

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com

The Expat Files - 03.10.23

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- “Indigenous Justice”- have you heard of it?
It’s intense and....legal in some Latin American countries and makes sense, as long as you’re not on the reviving end of it!

#3- Mexican narco gang crimes against tourists are in the news again:
Will idiot gringo tourists never learn?

#4- Amazing Stem Cell news:
Main street cardiologists finally admit that Stem cell therapies not only work, but do so beyond their wildest expectations. So then why are these revelations coming so late? Because the guys that control the research money (dr. Falsi) will not fund the studies because Stem Cell treatments threaten the big pharma/hospital/surgical paradigm.   
#5- Today a 7th generation Latino American blasts “Latinex” and “Latine” wokeness:  

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?
Our own 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

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

The Expat Files - 03.05.23

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1225 SUN, MAR 05 (03-05-23)  

 

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17^th thru 24^th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.   

#2- Important Phone and Internet tips for gringos and expats in Latin America:

 

#3- Are you procrastinating with your "Plan B"? Thinking maybe it’s just too big a stretch to it going?

Well today (for all you wimps out there) we have a “boots on the ground” story from a BLIND American guy who is well on his “Plan B” way…   

 

#4- Gringos and Expats do have certain problems with their Latino and Latina domestic help:

Mark my words, you will have problems like the ones we discuss today!

 

#5- What you need to know about those high interest rate dollar deposit accounts and CD's;

Believe it or not some Latino Credit unions (called Cooperativas) are paying 10% on US dollar CD’s. Today we give you the dope on it...

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

 

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

 

 

 

The Expat Files - 03.03.23

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:
Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- Those last straw, “get the hell out of dodge” emails are piling up:

#3- Gringos and expats business startups - an update:   

#4- A medical tourism “boots on the ground” update:

#5- More reasons NOT to buy property in Colombia:

#6- Product warrantees and guarantees in Latin America:
What's different about Latin American store return policies?
#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

The Expat Files - 02.26.23

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1223 SUN, FEB 26 (02-26-23)  

 

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

 

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17^th thru 24^th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

 

#2- Gross Latino men habits that will make you wince:

Today a rant about annoying personal Latino male habits you will never get used to…

#3- How to remain calm as your Taxi, Uber or Lift driver runs stop signs and red lights:   

#4- More Taxi and Uber tips for gringos and Expats:

 

#5- So you want to apply for Latin American Healthcare Insurance?

Today we talk about those quirky Latin Health Insurance “pre-existing condition“ clauses and how expats should deal with them:

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

 

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to http://www.ExpatPlanB.com  and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

The Expat Files - 02.24.23

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.   

#2- The real extent of the un-PC atmosphere in Latin America:
I many ways it’s refreshing to live in a culture where freedom of thought and speech of all kinds is tolerated, even when it rubs you the wrong way..    
#3- Ten more irritating things about the gringo tourist trail:

#4- My biggest construction errors revealed:
After building and/or remodeling a dozen or so projects in 4 different countries in Latin America, today we talk about 2 big errors I personally made and why they were very big mistakes     

#5- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?
Our own 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

#6- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

 

The Expat Files - 02.19.23

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1221 SUN, FEB 19 (02-19-23)  

 

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17^th thru 24^th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

 

#2- Avoiding Gringo “Wokesters” in Latin America:  

Instead of punching them in the kisser... just avoid them

 

#3- The downside of being a smart, beautiful Latina lady:

A revealing boots on the ground story

 

#4- Fact!! 99% of Expats have above average IQ’s:

Listen to this rant … I can prove it

 

#5- Expat Social Media groups… should you join one?

Some really suck, and others are more than worthwhile. Today you will find out how to tell at first glance  

 

#6- Miami mailbox tips:

You will need one so do hear this min-rant

#7- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

 

#8- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

 

The Expat Files - 02.17.23

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.   

#2- Some people resent the “Gringo Advantage”

#3- Gyms and health clubs in latin America:
What gringos need to know
#4- The pitfalls of the “Latin Cupid” dating sites:How a nerdy introverted gringo struck gold there ... a “boots on the ground” story

#5- Odd superstitions that nudge Latin Society along:

#6- Why Latinos are more grounded than Americans:
Latinos see neighborhood soothsayers and clairvoyants instead of pill pushing psychologists and psychiatrists
#7- Why there is an epidemic of gastritis in Latin America  

#8- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

 

#9- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

 

The Expat Files - 02.13.23

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1219 SUN, FEB 12 (02-12-23)  

 

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17^th thru 24^th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

 

#2- Shaking down supermarket thieves in Latin America:

The gringo advantage rides again!

 

#3- When politicians “off” each other:

Yup, around election time it’s a Latin American national sport

#4- These “real” Latin America homicide stats will surprise you:

#5- A “sexual monster” bites the dust in Ecuador:

#6- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

#7- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":

 

The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.

 

The Expat Files - 02.10.23

#1- Johnny’s upcoming week-long Expat Insider is on for March 2023:

Johnny’s next “boots on the ground” seminar will be held in Guatemala and El Salvador from Mar 17th thru 24th 2023. Just go to www.expatplanb.com for complete details and signup info.

#2- The good the bad and the ugly gyms and workout spaces in Latin America:

#3- A mystery solved.... why so many luxury SUVs in Latin America?

#4- Having a ”Plan B” in the DR versus in Guatemala:
A tale of two “Plan B” countries explained

#5- Get a new lease on life in Latin America;
Let the world implode, You'll be A-ok south of the border  
#6 – What you need to know about those spectacularly beautiful (and sometimes awfully ugly) Latin America beaches:

#7- Mexico bans GMO corn imports from the USA:
It’s a big deal .. but there’s a huge loophole   
#8- Do you want to get into the exploding Crypto-currency world but don’t feel quite confident enough to dive in?

Our own 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

#9- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT":The new edition for 2022 (and beyond) is available now, including the latest "Stem Cell Clinic" info and data and my top picks for the best treatment centers for expats and gringos. Just go to www.ExpatPlanB.com and click on the "Latin American Healthcare Report”.