#1- You should avoid owning the following dog breeds in Latin America:    #2- Too bad the residential tower sign says “no dogs allowed." Don’t fret, this is Latin America where the rules are rarely enforced. #3- “Manana time” and its unintended consequenses: #4- Latino etiquette you should be aware of - Part 2 #5- Here’s why being 100% bilingual ain’t what it used to be: #6-Is Venezuela safe for gringos? #7- A few things about Podcasting I bet you never know:    #8- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training s ..read more

#1- Latin grocery store etiquette for gringos:  #2- Some facts about backpackers you need to know:  #3- Why I never ever eat shrimp:  #4- The original Dave #1 chimes in on bad dogs and Holistic Doctors in Latin America:   #5- Espresso enema anyone? Everything you didn’t want to know about Colonics and coffee enemas in Latin America: #6- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get started, email him at:   bewarecaptainmango@gmail.com    #7- B ..read more

#1- Latinos chime in on why we are so lucky to be gringos:    #2- Meanwhile, more and more gringo wannnabe Latinos resent the  gringo advantage and the increased presence of gringos: #3- A word about Latino showoffs and posers:  #4- An educated Latino in America gives us a scathing review of the newly invented woke term “Latinx” and a word about the misguided fools who proselytize it: #5- Do we need to worry how solar panels in Latin America might hold up in hurricanes, hail storms, extreme weather events and bird poop?  #6- Our own Expat Captain Mango h ..read more

#1-Romantic culture clashes gringos need to be aware of: #2- What you didn’t know about water wells, cisterns and pumps:   #3- There are newly discovered health reasons why its not a good idea to get yourself tattooed:   #4- Can you drive a stick shift car? Today we discuss the many reasons for the high prevalence of stick shift vehicles in Latin America. Yes there are millions of them and they're everywhere  #5- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get star ..read more

#1- A Latin American Easter Party gone bad: Today’s first boots on the ground story…   #2- Dog training tips for gringos and expats in Latin America: You will really appreciate and want to hear these…      #3- The secrets of the Latino rich and affluent: The stuff they don’t want us gringos and expats to know…   #4- Class and status barriers in Latin America and the myths that surround them:   #5- Our own Expat Captain Mango has developed a unique one-on-one Crypto consulting and training service (he’s been deep into crypto since 2013). To get ..read more

#1- Latin American construction techniques explained: Remember, Latino construction techniques are very different than what you are used to… so, if you’re wondering the best and easiest ways to fasten things to concrete block and/or brick walls you need to hear this.     #2- Coffee, coffee and more coffee: Latin America has some of the world’s best coffee. Guatemala alone has more than 1000 private boutique coffee growers and brands to choose from. Today we talk about the coffee obsessed culture of the Latin America.   #3- Our own Expat Captain Mango has ..read more

#1-Divorce “Latin Style” revisited: Preneptuals and property settlements…       #2- Quince anos parties are mandatory: There’s terrific competition with parties when a Latin turns 15. In reality those parties are just a show for friends and neighbors. BTW- if a Latina girl is deprived of a party she will suffer in silence forever.    #3- Are Tattoos cool or overdone and fading away? There’s a world of change going on with Latino public’s attitude toward tattoos and tattoo parlors..   #4- The gringo “Savior Complex”:   #5- They roast and eat cats onc ..read more

#1- ANNOUNCING JOHNNY’S MARCH 2024 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR: It will take place on Friday, March 8th thru Friday, March 15th, 2024.For seminar details and sign-up info go to www.expatplanb.com and click on the seminar link or click on the link below or paste it in your browser: https://www.expatplanb.com/mar-8-15-2024-seminar-3/   #2- The positive secondarily health effects of living in Latin America: No more cold sores or canker sores!   #3- A car theft story: Don’t let this happen to you..       #4- Those beautiful but under educated Latin American g ..read more

#1- ANNOUNCING JOHNNY’S MARCH 2024 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR: It will take place on Friday, March 8th thru Friday, March 15th, 2024. For seminar details and sign-up info go to www.expatplanb.com and click on the seminar link or click on the link below or paste it in your browser: Expat Insider Seminar- MAR 8-15, 2024 – The Expat Files         Expat Insider Seminar- MAR 8-15, 2024 – The Expat Files       #2- Do you fly coach, business class or 1st class? Here are a few things you’ve probably never considered…   #3- How gringos and expats g ..read more

#1- ANNOUNCING JOHNNY’S MARCH 2024 EXPAT INSIDER SEMINAR: It will take place on Friday, March 8th thru Friday, March 15th, 2024.For seminar details and sign-up info go to www.expatplanb.com and click on the seminar link or click on the link below or paste it in your browser:  https://www.expatplanb.com/mar-8-15-2024-seminar-3/    #2- Expats, their smartphones and SIM chips: Tricks and tips on how to stay under the radar… #3- Illegal alien marriage, residency and passport scams you need to know about:         #4- Pursuing the ‘Latin America ..read more