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This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
Curious what happens when a married couple downsizes everything and moves from the U.S. to Mexico? We’re Erica and Jeff, and on This Might Be a Bad Idea, we give you an unfiltered look at expat life and marriage in real time. Every week, we unpack the chaos — the wins, the culture shocks, and the questionable decisions that follow you when you say “Let’s move abroad.” Expect raw, relatable stories about navigating life in Mexico as an American couple — from adapting to new routines and customs, handling unexpected challenges, and simply trying to keep it together. Whether you’re planning a move abroad, dating an expat, or just curious about life in Mexico, our podcast delivers authenticity with a side of calamity. Key themes: expat life, moving abroad, relocation stories, marriage abroad, living in Mexico, culture shock, and navigating life transitions — all told through conversations that feel like you're sitting in the room with us. Tune in weekly for real-life stories, laughter, occasional meltdowns, and yes—the occasional questionable decision or two.
April 8, 2026

We Got a Second Cat in Mexico — Meet Milo

We Got a Second Cat in Mexico — Meet Milo
This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
We Got a Second Cat in Mexico — Meet Milo

We thought one cat was enough chaos. We were wrong.


Six months into life in Mérida, Mexico, we adopted Milo — a tiny Bengal Tabby kitten who purrs like a motorboat, jumps into everything, and has completely rattled our older cat Leo.


This week we're talking about how we found Milo through a Facebook cat adoption group, the mildly suspicious Uber ride to pick him up (shards of glass on the gate, no doorbell, and someone else's house), what the first introduction between the cats actually looked like, and why vet care in Mexico — including house calls — costs a fraction of what it would in the US.


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