A Border Scam?</h1> <article> <h1>A Border Scam?</h1> <p>natsegal — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:07:41 +0000</p> In an earlier post, I wrote about crossing the border at Tecate, then the process of getting the FMT, paying for it, the long lineups, etc. Imagine our surprise when we went to the airport a few days ago. Laura was heading back to Canada for a bit and as expected, produced the FMT at the ticket counter along with her passport. "Where's the receipt?" The agent asked. "What receipt?" We said. </article> <article> <h1>My Experiences of Healthcare in Mexico</h1> <p>natsegal — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:08:37 +0000</p> First off, this isn't an intensive post on health care in Mexico, but a brief overview based on my experiences. </article> <article> <h1>Reflections on Canada, the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) and Personal Responsibility</h1> <p>natsegal — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:56:06 +0000</p> It's very tempting to lay all the blame for where we are at the feet of the CRA, but I feel that's only part of the truth. The reality is the government is firmly in control of the CRA and they do what they're told to do by the government. </article> <article> <h1>W5 : A Taxing Problem – What Happens When The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) Gets It Wrong</h1> <p>natsegal — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:49:56 +0000</p> I'm writing to you about a show that's a must-watch, especially if you're a Canadian or live in Canada. It concerns the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) and how they bludgeon the taxpayer into submission, even when they're wrong. </article> <article> <h1>Reflections on Life in Mexico</h1> <p>natsegal — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:22:24 +0000</p> What's surprising is how ordinary life has become in Mexico. It simply means that where we are now is our life, transplanted to another place. What was once a novelty is now normal. Our everyday life is here and we now no longer think of it as "being on vacation," or something to do for awhile until we return to "the real world." </article> <article> <h1>Fear Mongering in the Canadian and American Press</h1> <p>natsegal — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:21:22 +0000</p> Since coming to Mexico (and even before that) there has been much fear mongering in the press about the dangers of living in Mexico, the ongoing drug war that has killed scores of people, the unpredictability of life here and why you should avoid Mexico at all costs. </article> <article> <h1>How to Recover Your Money From Travel Fraud</h1> <p>natsegal — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:20:21 +0000</p> What I'm writing about are techniques that you can use to recover your money if you've been ripped off by a con artist. What I'm about to write here is controversial, and I want to state up-front that I'm not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV. If you have any concerns about what you read here, talk to a legal professional. </article> <article> <h1>IMPORTANT: Register Your Mexican Cell Phone</h1> <p>natsegal — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:06:44 +0000</p> Lately, I've been getting a message on my cell phone about registering my number, which has left me puzzled, especially since I registered my phone when I bought it. </article> <article> <h1>La Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Mexico</h1> <p>natsegal — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:13:26 +0000</p> Well, it's that time of the year again, La Semana Santa and La Semana Pasqua, a.k.a. "Holy Week," when all of Latin America is traveling. Got a favorite beach that's nice and quiet most of the year 'round? Not this time. Chances are it will be choked with travelers from all over Mexico. </article> <article> <h1>Breakfast at Caprichos in La Paz, BCS, Mexico</h1> <p>natsegal — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:03:55 +0000</p> Capricho's is one of my favorite restuarants in La Paz. It's a classy Italian restaurant owned by Claude Vogel and his wife Celia. I met them both through my friend Dennis, who I met when I lived here last year. </article> </main></body></html>