We moved to Mexico in our 60s because US retirement was unaffordable. We started an AI business and rent a house here for $1,250 a month.

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Karen Watts Nauman and Jeff Nauman
Karen Watts Nauman and Jeff Nauman moved to Mexico and founded The AI Boomers.

Karen Watts Nauman

When I moved abroad, I left my parents behind in Mexico. I didn't expect our relationship to change so dramatically.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez and his parents
The author (middle) grew closer to his parents after moving abroad.

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I gave my marriage a 2-day mental health break and explored a nearby city solo. It was just what I needed.

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The author and her husband enjoy a pair of swings in Quito, Ecuador.
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My wife and I visited Mexico City. Here are 7 things we did right — and 2 mistakes we'd avoid making next time.

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Tom and his wife sit at a table with coffee and pastries, overlooking Palacio de Bellas Artes.
My wife and I visited Mexico City in January.

Thomas E. Franklin

I didn't love Mexico City as much as I thought I would. Luckily, I found a smaller, more charming spot nearby.

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author Jenna DeLaurentis smiling in Querétaro
I'm glad I took the chance to visit Querétaro.

Jenna DeLaurentis

My friends couldn't make it to my bachelorette trip, so I brought my mom instead. It was the perfect celebration.

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A composite image of a beach and Christine and her mom on swings at a café.
My mom came on my bachelorette trip with me, and we had a great time.

Christine Sarikas

I'm a travel writer who made Puerto Vallarta my home base for 5 years. I feel safe in Mexico and can't wait to get back.

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Meagan Drillinger in Mexico
Writer Meagan Drillinger in Mexico

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My family winters in Puerto Vallarta and we're leaving early due to the cartel violence. We'll come back as soon as we can.

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Puerto Vallarta

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I was laid off last year and have only managed to get 1 job interview. I have 20 years of experience and am worried about my future.

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Shaun Chavis headshot
Shaun Chavis has applied for tons of jobs since getting laid off.

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Tourists describe hunkering down as cartel violence erupts in Mexico

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Tourists in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, during cartel violence
American tourists were told to shelter in place as cartel violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Mexico.

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