
We’re Erica & Jeff — an interracial couple who sold everything, packed six suitcases, and moved from Philadelphia to Mérida, Mexico. Between planning a wedding, buying a house sight unseen, and surviving culture shock, we’re learning what it really takes to start over abroad. Expect sarcasm, real talk, and plenty of “WTF are we doing?” moments about expat life, marriage, and remote work. New episo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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For my birthday we took a road trip from Mérida to one of the most beautiful places we’ve seen in Mexico.
Think jungle roads, cenotes, crystal clear lagoons, and a quiet hotel built right on the water.
It ended up being one of our favorite trips si... more
What’s it really like living in Mexico without a car?
When we moved to Mérida, we sold our cars instead of shipping them to Mexico. Between import taxes, fees, and logistics, bringing a vehicle across the border just didn’t make sense.
So how do we... more
Moving abroad sounds glamorous… until you realize you don’t know a single soul. In this episode, we share how we built a new community in Mérida, Mexico — from the neighbor who became family to the taco nights, BBQs, and culture-shock moments that ma... more
“Wait… you don’t flush toilet paper in Mexico?” Welcome to our most humbling expat lesson. In this episode, we break down toilets in Mexico—why many pipes can’t handle paper, how locals use bathroom bins, when newer builds might be okay, and whether ... more
We thought moving to Mexico meant half-price groceries and margaritas on tap… until our first Costco trip totaled 8,000 pesos. 😳
In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica & Jeff break down the real cost of living in Mérida, Mexico. From gr... more
We moved to Mérida for a turnkey four-bedroom… and discovered the builder only planned three. In this episode we unpack building a house in Mexico—missed construction deadlines, a closing day with workers still on site, an unfinished roof that stalle... more
We moved to Mérida for sunshine and slower living — but nobody told us we'd be living inside a construction site. From nonstop jackhammers and giant drills to goat, rooster, and stray-dog soundtracks (and a town party that shook the house until 5 AM)... more
So… we moved to Mexico thinking life would be simpler — until Jeff woke up with a raging toothache. 🦷
In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, we share what it’s really like going to the dentist in Mexico: from walking through someone’s garage ... more









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