Goodbye Texas, Hola Mexico!
The adventures of Gary & Elizabeth. We left our home in Austin, TX, in April of 2017, and are now living in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
These are our stories.
Recent Posts
A Gastronomic Experience at Há Restaurant
Recently we had the opportunity to dine at Há restaurant with some friends at the Hotel Xcaret Mexico, which is part of Xcaret, just south of Playa del Carmen. It was an amazing dinner, and the Xcaret grounds, and the restaurant itself, are gorgeous! The executive...
Why I use a VPN in Mexico – and which one I use
If you’re concerned about privacy (which you should be), or just want to access your favorite movies and TV shows regardless of your physical location, a VPN is a good choice. Read more about why, including which VPN I use.
The trials and tribulations of paying our CFE (Electric) bill online in Mexico
TL;DR Options for paying CFE online with a US-based credit card: Pay online at www.cfe.mx using American Express. As of August 2024, it seems like CFE no longer accepts Amex. Major bummer. Pay using the Xoom app or through the web at xoom.com Pay using the Pagamobil...