Moving to Mexico as an American (Bert's story from San Jose del Cabo)

In 2005, Bert Ball moved to Mexico from the United States. As an American living in Mexico, Bert shares his story. From looking for the right place to live, pulling the plug on life in the US, traveling back to the US and abroad and more.

Enjoy Bert's story. I found Bert on Facebook in the San Jose del Cabo Facebook Group. He volunteered to share his story with less than 12 hours notice when another interview fell through. Thanks Bert for sharing.

I plan to share the stories of many Americans and Canadians who moved to Mexico. Please tell me in the comments what you think is important for me to ask these expats.

[ecomtomcat]

Great info from Bert! Might be the best interview! Thanks!

[beverlyb]

Baja is practical for me from Orange County, CA. to retire to. Thanks.

[cindyjugglegoddess]

Yes! More interviews with expats living in Mexico, please! Just like this. And wherever in Mexico is good! So helpful to hear how different people are piecing it together 🙏🏻👍🏻😎❤️

[MarioGomez-xcyc]

Woulve love to see more footage of the area .👍

[rickygrand]

Thanks Bert, you are so down to earth. Keeping it real.

[lifeinhuatulco]

Hi Brighten. Great idea of a video series. I love to watch peoples’ lives blossom by Retiring in
mexico! Fred and Cindy

[jeffsimpson]

I would like to hear each person’s view on learning Spanish. I seems so many try to avoid it or learn the bare minimum. It’s nice to hear from people committed to learning the language.

[mohammedsharif]

Great idea. I enjoyed the interview and hearing about Bert’s adventure and travel. Keep up the great work. One area I like to hear about if the Americans and Canadians are making long term friendship with Mexicans and locals. Thank you. 👏🙏🥂👍

[campingalan]

Great interview, Brighton!! Woo hoo...Bert made the move during cheaper times. Then again, yesterday is just about always cheaper than today.

Safe travels!

[jessicarox]

thanks for the wonderful video and sharing your stories Bert

[luisims]

Great advise Burt, we will be there soon, would love to get more intel of the area and community.

[andyr]

Great interview Brighton thanks for all your great videos from still snowy and cold Manitoba Canada. Spent two weeks in SJDC in 2014. Absolutely a beautiful town with a great beach to walk and just a short bus ride to Cabo. Never saw a cloud for two weeks just beautiful blue skies. Dreaming of the day we can spend 6 months a year their and snowbird in paradise.

[tammiepulley]

Loved his story. Thanks for this video.

[lynnmckenzie]

Love your videos, I like the looks of this spot. I also love Bert's condo!

[johnmorelli]

Great interview. I learned a lot. Thank You!

[ericvanderlip]

What a great interview. Headed down in a few months to look at real estate.

[sherim]

Love this series idea!
If you think it's a topic others might also be interested in, I would like hear what your interviewees decided to do for medical insurance... private, IMSS, etc.
The market is flooded with insurance info for younger people. But what are people over 65, 70, 80 doing?
We're starting with private for my 85 year old mother but I'm hoping to be able to switch that to IMSS once we've been in La Paz for a while. I'm hoping she's not the only one in this situation and we can hear what others have done...for some peace of mind!
(Still aiming to get there by end of year. Look forward to meeting you and everyone else in La Paz area!)

[MadeNCda]

Bravo Bert! Wonderful to see someone who created a life in which they thrive. I like that he made moves early in so far as real estate. Smart move. Enjoyed this episode Brighton. 👌🏻 As for addtl questions, I'd like to hear how folks integrate in to local community. How they contribute to bettering lives of locals. Do they hire staff and if so, what benefits do they provide their staff ie health care ins etc.

[lynnesunshine]

Gracias Brighten & Bert 😃 Veryinteresting series. can he walk to town centre? the beach?

[tmidwinter]

Good interview keep them coming...also maybe address the new permanent and temporary residence process