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Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Sunday Mar 24, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #842 - SUN, MAR 24 (03-24-2019):
#1- Gringa Expats sound off dire warnings about "bad boy" Latino boyfriends and Lovers:
Direct the love and romance trenches- today we have three revealing “boots on the ground” stories from American ladies in Latin America. Ladies, find out what every 1st world lady needs to know before stepping into that minefield...
#2-The truth about Latin America “geeks and nerds”:
Yes every culture has them, even Latin America. If not, how would you ever get your Ant Miner or I-Phone fixed? But unlike their American counterparts, Latin nerds and geeks can actually dance their asses off. How’d that happen?
#3- Johnny Mueller’s July 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar” will take place in Central America from Saturday, July 6th through Thursday, July 11th. Get on the early bird discount waiting list by sending an email to: www.theexpatfiles@gmail.com
#4- Temporary and Permanent Residency programs explained:
The details and tips everyone with a “Plan B” needs to know along that journey to getting a 2nd passport
#5- Expats with School Loan Debts- can you safely skip out on the payments escaping to Latin America, what are the consequences?
Today we talk about School Loan debts and how they can affect expats and expat gonnabees and wannabees. Some expats have absolutely staggering debts, and here are some of the questions they are asking...
#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#8- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#9- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#10- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check out: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Friday Mar 22, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #841 FRI, MAR 22 (03-22-2019):
#1- The Michael Jackson Effect in Latin America:
What you didn’t know about the many Latino street performers and celebrity impersonators, and why there are hundreds of little Michael Jackson moon walkers and not one single Elvis. Do Latinos know or even care about Jacko’s terrible dark side?
#2-The Uncle Fidel Effect:
How non-Cuban Latinos feel about Cuba and the Castro brothers
#3- Johnny Mueller’s July 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar” will take place in Central America from Saturday, July 6th through Thursday, July 11th. Get on the early bird waiting list by sending an email to: www.theexpatfiles@gmail.com
#4- The Present State of Power Outages In Latin America:
How Latinos handle those occasional intermittent power failures and how bad are they and what to expect.
#5- Statues, Statues everywhere:
Who in the hell are all those pompous macho looking Bronze guys (yes they are all guys) and what do you know about Latino History and their particular brand of famous Historic Figures? What do Latinos know about them? The answer is, both Gringos and Latinos know practically nothing about their own history..
#6- Wow! Look at that butt!!! Is it, or is it NOT Plastic Surgery?
What percentage of those often gravity defying Latina Butts and curves are real? That’s a question almost all gringos and gringas ask themselves at one time or another (and assume they know the answer to). But since Latin America is a poor region where the average monthly salary is barely $400 all that expensive surgery (prohibitively expensive to Latinos) doesn’t add up. How can so many ladies who barely have the dough to ride the chicken bus be going under the knife???
#7- What I really have come to dislike about Air B&B’s:
Air B&B’s…what a good idea right? But after staying in quite a few in the last year I can tell you what irks me..
#8- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#9- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#10- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#11- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Mar 17, 2019
Sunday Mar 17, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #840 SUN- MAR 17 (03-17-2019):
#1- Have you heard the good news? Doctors actually make house calls in Latin America – but that unusual service comes at a price:
Yes, and that price is a whopping 25 to 35 bucks!
#2- Announcing Johnny’s upcoming July 2019 Latin American “Expat Insider” seminar
#3- Five reasons why you must absolutely have your own propane gas tanks at your new “Plan B” destination in Latin America:
#4- Everything you need to know about having a continuous hot water supply in your Latin house or apartment:
Sounds like a no brainer, but DYK about 80% of all Latin American homes DO NOT have hot running water? Oddly enough, there will be various hot water options available that you’ve never even seen before. Some don’t work very well, and others will never be up to your gringo standards, and others wok fine.
#5- Five reasons why you should have as many gas-fired home appliances as possible- and why to avoid electric ones.
#6- Montezuma’s revenge revisited, and why I avoid buying frozen food in Latin America.
#7- Going off the grid step-by-step in Latin America.
#8- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#9- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link.
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#10- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#11- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #839 FRI- MAR 15 (03-15-2019):
#1- Latin America –Is there a Best of the Best?
Everyone wants to know how to find the best Latin American city, the best Latin American climate, best food, best cost of living, best beaches, etc., etc. The truth is that the answers depend on YOUR needs and wants. And to get started yourself, you have to begin by writing your own personal (and realistic) wish list…
#2- Climate Change in Latin America- Part 2:
Is Latin America warming? Today we have a report from a very seasoned expat with many examples that offer proof Mexico is getting colder not warmer. How is that possible?
#3- The Latin American “noise factor”;
Latinos like noise and are extremely comfortable with it and don’t complain. By our standards the “bullia” is always ramped up and it takes some time for gringos and expats to get used to (and sometimes never).
#4- TEN ways Mexico has changed for the worse in just the last five years
#5- So you have a “Plan B” but what about a plan “Plan C”?
How about having a 2nd plan on how to get out of Dodge 2.0? When might you need to dump your “Plan B” and move on to “Plan C”. The problem is, if you get your “Plan B” info from rags like International Living, after a few years you may find yourself wanting to get out of Dodge all over again. Wow! Imagine getting out of Dodge and having to do it all over again.
#6- How to ruin a good “Plan B” destination in 3 easy steps:
#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#8- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#9- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#10- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #838 SUN- MAR 10 (03-10-2019):
#1- There’s something special, and a bit odd, about Canadian expats and wanabees
It’s not like US expats and wanabees are all that normal, but who wants to be normal? Normal is boring.
#2- The truth about gringo prices, aka: “the gringo gouge”
It’s complicated, and not just a simple case of local vendors spotting and nicking a “rich” gringo..
#3- What Latin Americans really think of Trump:
It’s no surprise that when he first got into office most Latinos were scared to death, but these days Latinos don’t really think or care about him at all, and here’s why..
#4- Twenty more reasons why it’s time to get out if Dodge while you still can
#5- “Oh, if I could only make it to America”
Today we dissect the average Latina and Latino’s fantasy wish list:
#6- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#7- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#09- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Friday Mar 08, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #837 FRI- MAR 08 (03-08-2019):
#1- “Growing Young” The positive effects of living in Latin America and how it affects your health and well-being
Why is it that so many gringos and expats, when visiting back in the states, report that the physical and mental states of their families and friends seems to be deteriorating much faster then they are?
#2- Alternative Medicine, and how to obtain the latest technology stem-cell treatments in Latin America
#3- “The Hip and Knee Replacement Club” are you a member in good standing? (Or sitting?)
#4- An Expat Gringo Psychiatrist gives us his take on the “Happiness Phenomena” that seems to be so prevalent in Latin America and other comparatively poor cultures
#5- Mr. B. talks about how he teachs English on-line from his home in Guatemala City and makes 19 bucks an hour tax free:
An update on making money in Latin America by our favorite English teaching specialist (and a guy with only a HS diploma)- Mister B.
#6- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#7- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#8- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#09- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #836 SUN- MAR 03 (03-03-2019):
#1- Hiring and Firing Latin employees- PART 2:
There are certain important things every average gringo/expat needs to consider when contracting Latino employees
#2- The $5 an Hour Maid:
How gringos/expat guilt and entitlement issues unwittingly inflate the local cost of living
#3- Are you Anti-Vaccine? If so, you’d better get that “Plan B” in high gear now.
Why? Because certain US agencies have you on a “watch list” and soon you will be labeled as a terrorist. What happens next is that the US State Department will block your passport and travel privileges.
#4- Beware of Expat Bars and other Gringo low-life hangouts
#5- The Frustrating Business of Gringos “Doing Business” in Latin America
#6- When newbee Gringos and Expats have all the answers- look out!
It seems to be a very contagious fresh, green gringo disease- thinking there’s nothing about the Latin American culture that can’t fix with a little dough. Many have tried, but few have succeeded.
#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#8- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#9- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#10- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #835 FRI- MAR 01 (03-01-2019):
#1- Hiring and Firing Latin employees:
The pitfalls and the dangers for gringos and expats
#2- The poop on those English Language pamphlets and magazines aimed at newly arrived gringos and expats:
Yes, on the gringo tourist trail you’ll find “free” English rags like that at every coffee shop, tienda, restaurant and even the airport. But are they being factual about the local situation when reporting local news stories. Do you even news at all or just repackaged marketing and promo stuff based on who those rags sell their ads to?
#3- Firing Latin employees and how some will later try to exact more than a dollop of revenge:
Yes, even employees you have fired for stealing will sometimes get the last laugh.
#4- What are “Termination Benefits?”
They’re what you’ll have to dig into your pocket for if you have to let an employee go for whatever reason. Suppose there’s an emergency and you have leave the country permanently and go back to Cleveland. There’s a good chance you will have to pay off your employees, even your laid-off maid and gardener. And it won’t be cheap.
#5- Worker’s benefits and what you will have to pay or chip in, above and beyond the regular salary
#6- Have you heard of “Alginaldo, Bono Catorce and/or Decimo”?
Well you’ll sure find out in a hurry, the minute you hire any Latino employees
#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#8- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#9- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#10- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Sunday Feb 24, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #834 SUN, FEB 24 (02-24-2019):
#1- Airport, Airline and traveling hacks and tips that will make your door to door journey to Latin America more tolerable.
#2- Picky Picky: gringos and expats complain about the not-much-spoken-of little things that bug people about Living in Latin America:
#3- The “other” Mile High Club: Are you a member? If so, how many times?
#4- Beware of Latin Ladies in the Men’s Room:
Don’t fret guys, in Latin America it’s a steady job.
#4- The Humidity Problems that can be cured:
If you don’t address it quickly, soon enough you’ll be forced to dump some of your nicest cloths and shoes. So then, what to do about it? The first thing Gringos think is “dehumidifier”, which is a bad idea and here’s why….
#5- The Fog situation in the altiplano and cloud forest regions:
It can be a big hazard while driving and persistent during the rainy season –especially at night!
#6- The truth about buying and growing your own big, fat, juicy, nutritious “butt ugly” fruit. It’s not exportable nor ready for prime-time discriminating “lookism” gringos, but it sure is some fantastic stuff and its everywhere!
#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#8- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#9- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#10- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Friday Feb 22, 2019
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #833 FRI, FEB 22 (02-22-2019):
#1- Body shaming and “man talk” in Latin America
#2- Managing Bugs, Snakes and Cucarachas (the cyborgs of insects)
Man-sized bugs and snakes are on every new green expat’s mind - and especially on the minds of female expats. Yes, creatures are an undeniable reality but there are some very easy ways to keep them at bay. Hint: much of it depends on where you choose to live out your “Plan B”. If you live at sea level, on the coast or near water they will be much more a part of your life than if you live in the altiplano.
#3- Sustainability in Latin America when the SHTF:
No doubt when the SHTF in the first world the third world will be affected. But how much? Will you be safe? Should you worry?
#4- Latin American weather and the existence and persistence of “mini-climates”
#5- The present state of Social Justice Warrioring and the LGBT-WTF thing in Latin America:
In that respect I may be old fashioned but thank God, Buddha, Krishna and every other deity real or imagined for good old Latin American “Lag Time”
#6- Climate change and Latin America:
How much are we insulated from all that by living down here? Will we be ok or should we update our wills and testaments?
#7- Johnny’s new “Expat Essentials Course” is a blueprint for your “Plan B” and the best way kick-start your exit plan before getting boots on the ground in Latin America. Check out the free intro video to the course now at www.theexpatfiles.com/academy
#8- For your copy of JOHNNY MUELLER’S- 100 PAGE “LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE REPORT” go to the following link:
http://theexpatfiles.com/healthcare/
#9- Check out my “The Expat Files” You Tube channel. See all the fun slides and photos that go along with each show. There are now more than 150 shows posted on my YouTube channel so have a look.
#10- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it out at: www.thenewexpat.com