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Friday Nov 23, 2018
Friday Nov 23, 2018
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #809- FRI, NOV 23 (11-23-2018):
#1- When Preppers are happily deluded into thinking they actually have a realistic “Plan B”:
In reality none have really thought it through, and if they have they would see that they are only half way there and if they remain in the states when TSHTF they hardly have even a “Plan- A minus”
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 5th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visit www.TheNewExpat.comand click on the Seminar link
#3- DYK that since 1995, those malignant US Federal Government slugs (working for you- ha!) have enacted no less than 88,997 new laws, regulations and statutes in order to keep you in line.
Yes, sheep…its proof that you/we are truly are committing 3 felonies a day and probably a lot more!
#4- The truth about Expat Bloggers:
As always, there are good, bad, ugly and great Expat Bloggers, but truthfully many are just one-note trumpets that mostly suck
#5- What you absolutely need to know about owning an Expat beach house versus owning an Expat city house or apartment
#6- When Expat Gringos STINK! And other sordid stories of grungy gringos gone native
#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- 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.
#9- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
Sunday Nov 18, 2018
#1- Cuban cigars, world-class coffee and other legal Gringo vices:
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 5th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visit www.TheNewExpat.comand click on the Seminar link
#3- Johnny’s quick and dirty coffee primer in one easy lesson:Even in the seemingly innocuous coffee business we have the good the bad the ugly and the great
#4- How gringos smuggle Cuban cigars into the states
#5- Luggage locks zippers and plastic wrap; Or… how to keep your stowed luggage from being violated by bad boy baggage handlers slugs
#6- A sneak peek at Johnny’s own personal travel kit: Ever wonder how and what I pack in my own travels?
#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- 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.
#9- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Nov 16, 2018
Friday Nov 16, 2018
#1- Today we have a Latina and a Gringa lady getting in the final words on mating/dating and mixed culture romantic relationships
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 5th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visit www.TheNewExpat.comand click on the Seminar link
#3- Today we have a case where a listener so seriously hates his soul-deadening first-world job (stuck all day in a cubicle)that it became the final straw that pushed him to get his “Plan B” underway. He’s by no means the Lone Ranger! What about you?
#4- More and more newly arrived expats and gringos are calling themselves Libertarians or believe strongly in libertarian principles. They are definitely NOT affiliated with or have anything in common with republicans or democrats. Even so, they are greatly outnumbered by gringo and expat “do gooder” democrat types with definite socialist leanings, with a huge number of them collecting US public school teacher’s pensions. Hmm, what does that tell you? And as for republicans, they are well outnumbered down here by the more vocal democrats
#5- There is no daylight saving time in Latin America. Why? Because there is no daylight to save! In the vast majority of Latin countries-where gringos set up their “Plan B's”- the sun rises and sets pretty much at the same time every day, more or less at 6 am and 6 pm year round.
#6- Hiking and camping in the boonies of Latin America. It sounds like fun, but isn't it dangerous? Yes, there are always rumors going around to that effect, but are they true?
#7- What might be the proper (or suggested) guns and ammo to have in Latin America? That's always a question from gringos and expats who were used to having guns up in the states for self-defense or sport.
#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- 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 all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Sunday Nov 11, 2018
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #806- SUN, NOV 11 (11-11-2018):
#1- TEN Things we take for granted up in Cleveland that unfortunately just aren’t on the radar here in Latin America
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 5th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visitwww.TheNewExpat.com and click on the Seminar link
#3- Little known details (or lack thereof) you should consider when looking to rent or buy a property in Latin America
#4- There’s something odd about your Latin kitchen and the selection of kitchen and laundry appliances:
You have your choice of cooking with either a gas or electric or gas stove:There are the pros and cons regarding each… and many other things to consider. In addition, there are some small but important details and things that will have never crossed your mind.
#5- There is sort of an indigenous “bulletproof” glass ceiling: Here’s what that’s all about… and what you need to be aware of.
There is a good chance your household help will be coming from the local indigenous pueblo. There are many many things about that culture you should be clued into, considering that you’ll probably be hiring a maid, maintenance man and/or gardener. It’s the subject of today’s “boots on the ground” story.
#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- 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.
#8- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #805- FRI, NOV 09 (11-09-2018):
#1- Police radar traps set for gringos and other tourist-trail tricks lard-ass Latin cops have come to rely on for bribes
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 5th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visitwww.TheNewExpat.com and click on the Seminar link
#3- “Clueless” Gringos versus merely “Stupid” Gringos:
There is a difference you know..
#4- “Google Translate”- it’s not such a stellar app after all, there are some definite cons to it.
#5- The fatal flaws found in most all Latin American city street and hwy designs. The perpetual mystery of why so many retarded, pin-headed Latin civil engineers obsess over “one-way” streets
#6- Your lying Latin landlord and what you can expect (or not expect) from one
#7- Latin American “condo” and “residential tower” rules and regs. Yes they have them in writing but are they tough enough? Are they enforced?
#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- 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 all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Nov 04, 2018
Sunday Nov 04, 2018
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #804- SUN, NOV 04 (11-04-2018):
#1- GMO’s, organic produce, gluten free, etc., Part 2:
Eating healthy in Latin America…or not. A trip through a high-end neighborhood Latin American supermarket.
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 5th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visitwww.TheNewExpat.com and click on the Seminar link
#3- More “Crazy Rich Latin” boots on the ground stories.
Today we see what happens to certain Latinos who have more money than brains
#4- Hitting a person in a traffic accident and sending him or her to the hospital (or cemetery):
The consequences and possibilities when a gringo or expat is involved in such episodes
#5- Reasons 4536 through 4585, why Mexico is not a very good expat “Plan B” destination
#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- 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.
#8- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #803- FRI, NOV 02 (11-02-2018):
#1- When Gringos and Expats commit Tax crimes and Misdemeanors in Latin America:
What happens if and when a Gringo gets caught committing tax fraud or tax evasion in a Latin America country?
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 4th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visitwww.TheNewExpat.com and click on the Seminar link
#3- Tips on how to avoid a terrible “Catch 22” tax problem that Expats and Gringos don’t ever want to get caught up in..
If you are starting off your “Plan B” from a state that taxes income like California or New York, beware of this hidden problem ..
#4- The Venezuelan “problem” is having many strange secondary effects:
One being for example, that Latin Cupid and Match type dating sites are now simply clogged with Venezuelan women looking for some kind of lifeline from practically anyone outside of their own country who can help them potentially escape.
#5- TSA and airport border shakedowns on steroids:
Today we have a breakdown of the newest crazy TSA and airport guidelines that include forcing travelers in many first-world countries to give up their device passwords under penalty of heavy fines and/or device confiscation, with over 30,000 devices scanned and examined at US airports in 2017.
#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- 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.
#8- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Sunday Oct 28, 2018
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #802- SUN, OCT 28 (10-28-2018):
#1- In Latin America, any and all prescription drugs are available with no NO prescription! The big conundrum: Since you never really need a prescription for any drug at a Latin drugstore, how come the whole dam population isn’t glassy-eyed and walking around in a stupor?
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 4th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visitwww.TheNewExpat.com and click on the Seminar link
#3- When Gringos and Expats get bad advice.
#4- The trouble with lawyers and the very new breed of Latin American ambulance chasers
#5- Gringas chime in on the Latin “mating and dating” scene
#6- When Gringos “scam” Gringos: Part 2
#7- There’s no fluoride in the water but look out!! Crazy enough, you’ll find these lunk-heads add it to about 30% of the table salt.. duh?
#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- 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 all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Friday Oct 26, 2018
Descriptions- EXPAT FILES SHOW #801- FRI, OCT 26 (10-26-2018):
#1- A new Canadian expat critiques Johnny’s latest “Expat Insider Seminar”, today giving us an unsolicited email describing his personal good, bad and the ugly experiences..
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 4th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visitwww.TheNewExpat.com and click on the Seminar link
#3- TEN tips on how present and future Canadian expats can avoid the long, long reach of the Canadian Tax and Revenue jerks
#4- Notes on obtaining an International Driver’s license and how to use it in Latin America
#5- Here’s what can happen when stressed out Expat Gringo drivers have that inevitable encounter with a Latin cop or two….
#6- Here’s what happens when up-scale Latinos try copying the latest gringo fads:
One of the latest copy-cat fashion fads for upscale Latinos is the “eat healthy like a gringo” fad. So-called “healthy food” sections are popping up in upscale Latin mall supermarkets and districts throughout all touting sea salt, stevia, “gluten free” and non GMO products… some even have a stock of “free range” beef and chicken. But the truth is, the whole concept is more than ironic, and here’s why…
#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
#6- 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.
#7- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
Sunday Oct 21, 2018
1- This is show #800- and bit of a small milestone.
#2- Announcing Johnny Mueller’s January 2019 “Expat Insider Seminar”: It will take place from Saturday, January 4th through Friday January 11th. For info and early-bird signup details visit www.TheNewExpat.com and click on the Seminar link
#3- Its true that Latin parents often name their kids after famous gringo personages: But sometimes those good intentions can go sour and the kid that has to suffer the consequences…
#4- Bitcoin Dan speaks! Though this time not about bitcoin or cryptos!
#5- Have you encountered the proverbial Spanish language wall yet?
Did you ever wonder how long it really takes to finally break through that so-called invisible Spanish language wall? Yes, there is said to be a kind of virtual wall that most gringos with bad Spanish eventually bump up against… and most can’t seem to get past. One of the giveaways that you've got your nose is up against it, is when you get stuck into the monotonous mode of speaking Spanish in PRESENT tense only. And though present tense is enough to get your point across, its never enough to have a real give and take conversation with a native Spanish speaker.
#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
#6- 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.
#7- For more of Johnny’s reports, comments, adventures, news, surprises the famous “Expat Concierge Service” and more, check it all out at: www.thenewexpat.com