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Sanitizing Produce, US Place of Residence, Walkable Querétaro Neighborhoods & More (August 2021 Q&A)

Every month, I will answer YOUR questions about moving to Mexico in an exclusive members-only video.

Timestamps

To start playback at a specific question, just hover over the video track & select the “chapter” (dot) with the number that corresponds to your question before pressing play. You can see the questions/topics below.

Questions/Topics

Here’s what to expect in this month’s video:

  • (1) Intro
  • (2) Sanitizing fruit & veggies
  • (3) Tips for furnishing an apartment
  • (4) Voting in US elections
  • (5) Legal address vs. mailing address (US place of residence)
  • (6) Driving to Mexico from the US
  • (7) English reading materials in Mexico
  • (8) Walkable neighborhoods near Querétaro centro
  • (9) Mail in Mexico
  • (10) Renting a car in Mexico
  • (11) Outro

Helpful Links & Additional Information

In the video, I mention some links & contact information:

  • Order Microdyn on Amazon Mexico & use it to sanitize your produce
  • Check out this YouTube video for advice on how to furnish an apartment in Mexico
  • Other great places for buying furniture in Querétaro
    • Ginsarq (had a dining room table built to our specifications)
    • Tesoros Bazaar (second-hand shop)
    • Mercado de Presidentes
    • Lots of furniture shops around Mercado La Cruz; toward Av. Universidad
    • Furniture market behind Wal-Mart on Bernardo Quintanta
  • Find out the best way to vote from abroad
    • https://www.votefromabroad.org/
  • Virtual mailbox services
    • https://expertvagabond.com/best-virtual-mailbox-service/
  • Greenback Expat Tax Services
    • https://www.greenbacktaxservices.com/
  • Helpful articles/forums about US place of residence:
    • https://www.expatforum.com/threads/keeping-a-us-address.1406690/
    • https://www.expatexchange.com/expatguide/254/3412089/Mexico/Expats-Living-in-Mexico/Keeping-a-US-Address
    • https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-maintain-a-US-address-while-living-in-Mexico
    • https://www.greenbacktaxservices.com/blog/virtual-mailbox-living-abroad/
  • Registering a vehicle in South Dakota
    • https://qroo.us/2018/04/17/why-are-there-so-many-south-dakota-license-plates-in-mexico/
  • Crossing the border car service
    • Ruth: rhschaffer@yahoo.com
  • Under the Volcano Books in Mexico City
    • http://underthevolcanobooks.com/
  • Online Shopping in Mexico (blog post)
  • Yes Rent a Car in Cancun
    • https://yesrentacar.com.mx/english/

How to Book a One-on-One Clarity Call with Me

If you want to ask me questions in real-time about moving to Mexico or just want to pick my brain about living in Querétaro, book a clarity call with me for the one-on-one help you’re seeking.

Together, we can figure out how to make your move to Mexico not only finally happen but ensure it is as smooth as possible.

30 Minutes

  • $70 USD $55 USD for members
  • 30-Minute Call
  • Visit via Zoom Video Chat
  • Perfect for answering several specific questions about moving to Mexico

60 Minutes

  • $125 USD $110 USD
  • 60-Minute Call
  • Visit via Zoom Video Chat
  • Perfect for picking my brain & longer lists of questions requiring more detailed answers

Click here for more information about how to book a call with me.

How to Submit Questions

To submit a question for next month’s Q&A video (which will be uploaded on Sept. 1), ask your question under the September 2021 Q&A topic in the forum. Please submit your questions by Aug. 25.

If you need clarification about an item in this month’s video, you can ask your question under the Augsut 2021 Q&A topic in the forum.

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