Mexican Bus Music
by Doug Bower
I’ve observed that Mexican music falls into two classes. One is very, very good; the other is so horrible that it could quite possibly induce a nervous breakdown or at least a brain tumor after forced, prolonged
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Mexican Living Survival Tip # 2 – The Language Barrier
by Doug Bower
Let me begin this next column in the series with a generalized statement:
The Spanish you learn in a classroom in the United States, Mexico, or in your own study from some impossibly expensive Spanish language tapes
Mexican Street Walking
by Doug Bower
I cannot say whether walking the streets of all Mexican cities is the same. However, I can say to walk the streets of Guanajuato, my adopted town, one immediately becomes aware of two items. One, the reason
Mexican Living Survival Tip # 1 – Water
by Doug Bower
A typical day in the life of an American expat living in Mexico will include trying to find drinking water. You might be surprised by this but everyone knows that you cannot ‘drink the water in Mexico’.
Home Financing Now Available in Mexico
by Doug Jones
The dream of owning a home in Mexico is on the minds of more and more North Americans, as they experience all the natural beauty and rich culture this country south-of-the-border has to offer. Many North Americans
Alone In Canada: Ten Tips For Survival
by Thelma O' Connor, Canada Wise
Moving to Canada means leaving behind family, friends, familiar food, routines and your place in the community.
In Canada, you have to start all over again, build a new life, make new friends and
Playing the Canadian waiting game wisely!
by Thelma O' Connor, Canada Wise
By now you may feel you know Canada well, from surfing the internet, or from travel books and news items you’ve read. You’ve applied for your Permanent Resident (PR) visa and know it could
Canada – Top Dozen Moving Tips
Some simple preparation and basic facts, however, can eliminate a lot of the anxiety from your move. It will also give you the best possible start to your new life in Canada. Here are a few helpful tips:
Know where
Canada – No Work Experience?
by Thelma O' Connor, President of Canada Wise
This is a dilemma that many immigrants face when they arrive in Canada. New arrivals are eager and enthusiastic to join the Canadian work force and make a smooth transition to their
Canada – Choosing Your Destination
by Thelma O' Connor, President of Canada Wise
You’ve decided to move to Canada but before you go you must choose a destination in which to settle. Canada, with over 10 million square kilometers of territory, is the second largest