The Expat Files: Living in Latin America

The Expat Files - 09.30.22

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1182 FRI, SEPT 30 (09-30-22)  

#1- How things went very wrong at the latest Latin American beauty pageant:

Today’s first “boots on the ground” story 

#2- What you need to know about Latin American Beach resorts: 

#3- Is “WOKENESS” creeping into Latin America? 

#4- Latin toll roads and speed limits:

You’ll want to hear thus! 

#5- My latest “pet peeve” might well become yours too: 

#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 - 09.23.22

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1181 FRI, SEPT 23 (09-23-22) 

 #1- The Nov 2022 “Expat Insider” seminar has been postponed.

Stay Tuned for updates and details…

 

#2- What you need to know about Dentistry in Latin America –PART 2

Including the latest dual purpose Latino fad… dental braces. For Latinos, metal brackets (NOT the clear unseen ones serve to both straighten teeth and act as a socioeconomic class signal.   

 

#3- A note about Expats with genuine Latino friends:

Few Expats/Gringos have real Latino buddies they actually hang out with. That has an effect on how the locals react to us.   

 

#4- There’s an epidemic of broken families and unwed mothers in Latin America:

(Not that the USA is any better in that regard)

#5- When and where gringos and expats get targeted by criminals:

#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 - 09.18.22

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1180 SUN, SEPT 18 (09-18-22) 

#1- THE NOV 2022 “EXPAT INSIDER” SEMINAR HAS BEEN POSTPONED

 

#2- To be Transgender in Latin America:

What’s it like and how does it differ from being “trans” in the 1^st world

#3- Language accents and why we can’t get rid of them:

#4- Dentistry Latin Style:

How can treatments be so cheap? Is it because your 1^st world dentist gouging you? Well for one thing, in Latin America you’ve got your choice of good, better or best…

#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 - 09.16.22

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1179 FRI, SEPT 16 (09-16-22) 

#1- Despite greater economic growth and less poverty, 3^rd world countries continue to remain 3^rd world countries:

How does that make sense?

 

#2- Latin American Birthdays are MAJOR events:

Forget your Latino or Latina partner’s birthday at your peril:

#3- More on familial physical and sexual abuse in Latin America:

#4- What makes Latino kids different from American kids:

 

#5- Another motorcycle bites the dust:

Most would say that's a good thing...

#6- Having a “Plan-C” when your “Plan B” doesn’t work out:

#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 - 09.11.22

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1178 SUN, SEPT 11 (09-11-22) 

#1- ANNOUNCING MY WEEK LONG LATIN AMERICAN EXPAT “INSIDER” SEMINAR FOR THE FALL OF 2022:

Our next event will be held in the Dominican Republic beginning Saturday, Nov 5^th thru Friday, Nov 11^th 2022. Signup and get full details at www.ExpatPlanB.com

 

#2- Buying and selling real estate in Latin America- some nightmare scenarios to avoid:

#3- DYK about the 35% real estate capital gains sticker shock in Mexico?

#4- More on how Gringos and Expats discover business niches:

#5- Ten more reasons why Latinos and Latinas believe gringos are completely nuts:

6- Unfortunately, even in Latin America, you can’t hide from North American democrat and republican politics:

#7- Three moronic and ridiculous fads that took off during the lockdowns, but thankfully are fading fast:

#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 - 09.09.22

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1177 FRI, SEPT 09 (09-09-22) 

#1- ANNOUNCING MY WEEK LONG LATIN AMERICAN EXPAT “INSIDER” SEMINAR FOR THE FALL OF 2022:

Our event will be held in the Dominican Republic beginning Saturday, Nov 5^th thru Friday, Nov 11^th 2022. Signup and get full details at www.ExpatPlanB.com 

#2- Steps to take as the US slips into 3^rd World status: 

#3- Can you really learn Spanish well enough to completely understand the local Latinos? 

#4- How ridiculous FATCA laws continuously trip up Gringos and Expats:

#5- Can fed-up gringos really disappear or fade away by heading south of the border?

#6- Consider this, if your goal becoming a “gentleman farmer” gringo:

#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 - 09.04.22

#1- ANNOUNCING MY WEEK LONG LATIN AMERICAN EXPAT “INSIDER” SEMINAR FOR THE FALL OF 2022:

Our event will be held in the Dominican Republic beginning Saturday, Nov 5^th thru Friday, Nov 11^th 2022. Signup before Sept 15^th and get in on the earlybird discounts. Get the full details at www.ExpatPlanB.com

#2- Art and art scams in Latin America:

The minute you tumble off the airplane you pass dozens of little kiosks selling local artwork and trinkets. Locals sell art on the streets in restaurants, supermarkets and outside (and) inside your hotel too. Is any of that stuff really worth buying or is it just a waste of dough?

#3- Latin American antiques and collector’s items:

#4- Church burglaries:

#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 - 08.28.22

#1- ANNOUNCING MY WEEK LONG LATIN AMERICAN EXPAT “INSIDER” SEMINAR FOR THE FALL OF 2022:

Our event will be held in the Dominican Republic beginning Saturday, Nov 5^th thru Friday, Nov 11^th 2022. Signup and get full details at www.ExpatPlanB.com

 

#2- ATTENTION!! YOU PROBABLY HAVE MISSED A FEW RECENT EXPAT FILES SHOWS!

Go to “theexpatfiles.podbean.com” and you will see a few previously omitted recent shows have now been posted. Just follow the sequences of dates to check if you missed any

#3- Thirteen reasons why 90% of expat wannabees will probably never pull the trigger and get their asses out of dodge:

#4- The duplicity of clueless fools like Carlos Santana who idolize Che Guevara:

Hey Gringo, don’t be a hypocrite. Ditch that ratty “Che” T-shirt and sweaty beret stashed in the closet...

 

#5- Ten irritating Latina lady habits explained:

Nobody’s perfect and it’s good to be tolerant, but today we discuss certain culturally related Latin lady habits that first world ladies just don’t demonstrate.   

#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 - 08.26.22

#1- ANNOUNCING MY WEEK LONG LATIN AMERICAN EXPAT “INSIDER” SEMINAR FOR THE FALL OF 2022:

Our event will be held in the Dominican Republic beginning Saturday, Nov 5^th thru Friday, Nov 11^th 2022. Signup and get full details at www.ExpatPlanB.com

 

#2- ATTENTION!! YOU PROBABLY HAVE MISSED A FEW RECENT EXPAT FILES SHOWS!

Go to “theexpatfiles.podbean.com” and you will see a few previously omitted recent shows have now been posted. Just follow the sequences of dates to check if you missed any

 

#3- Why do gringo (guy) polls consistently rate Colombian women as their #1 fantasy (even though (99.99% of gringos have never even met much less spoken to one personally)

Is it reality, wishful thinking or just a lot of internet hype?  

 

#4- Gringo/gringa love (lust?) at first sight:

There's a real problem with newbee gringos and gringas who are suckers for the first pretty face they connect with. It’s impossible to overstate the cluelessness of many newbee gringos when it comes to love and romance… as you will find out in today’s wild and crazy “boots on the ground” stories.

 

#5- The Plastic Surgery explosion in Latin America:

Every girl wants it and quite a lot do eventually get it. How is it possible that local ladies making $350 a month can even begin to afford 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 - 08.21.22

Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #1172 SUN, AUG 21 (08-21-22) 

#1- ANNOUNCING MY WEEK LONG LATIN AMERICAN EXPAT “INSIDER” SEMINAR FOR THE FALL OF 2022:

Our event will be held in the Dominican Republic beginning Saturday, Nov 5^th thru Friday, Nov 11^th 2022. Signup and get full details at www.ExpatPlanB.com

 

#2- ATTENTION!!

YOU PROBABLY HAVE MISSED A FEW RECENT EXPAT FILES SHOWS!

Go to “theexpatfiles.podbean.com” and you will see a few previously omitted recent shows have now been posted. Just follow the sequences of dates to check if you missed any

#3- The Expat Crypto user report:

Most Expats have crypto. So then what are expats are doing with their crypto assets and how do they manage them while in Latin America?

 

#4- Single Gringa lady expats and their mating/dating and “pickup” experiences:

A raw and fascinating “boots on the ground” report. 

 

#5- From the lady “Gringa” complaint department:

American ladies in Latin America discuss sensitive personal subjects like Latino guys and overpowering cologne. Let your nose be your guide. 

#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”.