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
Translating and Transcribing WhatsApp messages on iOS
WhatsApp is by far the most common form of messaging here in Mexico. And, of course, the messages are often in Spanish. I’ve always wanted the ability to easily translate text and voice messages from Spanish into English within WhatsApp. Thanks to iOS Shortcuts, and ChatGPT, this is now possible.
US Expat Taxes Guide
American citizens must file a US Federal Tax Return no matter where they live in the world. Bummer – I know. But this “Taxes for US expats” guide can help, and covers many ways you can reduce your taxes.
Renewing our driver’s license in Puerto Morelos
After 5 years, it was time to renew our Mexican driver’s licenses. If you need to do the same, here’s what you need to know.