Moving abroad sounds glamorous… until you realize you don’t know a single soul. In this episode, we share how we built a new community in Mérida, Mexico — from the neighbor who became family to the taco nights, BBQs, and culture-shock moments that made us feel at home. If you’re moving abroad or struggling to make friends as an expat, this one’s for you.

“Wait… you don’t flush toilet paper in Mexico?” Welcome to our most humbling expat lesson. In this episode, we break down toilets in Mexico—why many pipes can’t handle paper, how locals use bathroom bins, when newer builds might be okay, and whether a bidet is the sanity-saving upgrade. Plus: trash schedules, odor hacks, guest etiquette, and how not to clog your host’s plumbing.

Topics: toilets in Mexico • can you flush toilet paper in Mexico • bathroom etiquette • bidet attachments • septic vs. sewer • Mérida expat life

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We thought moving to Mexico meant half-price groceries and margaritas on tap… until our first Costco trip totaled 8,000 pesos. 😳

In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica & Jeff break down the real cost of living in Mérida, Mexico. From grocery store sticker shock and $400 Costco runs to discovering local gems like Rancher’s Table and fresh seafood deliveries, we’re talking all things food, budgeting, and what’s actually cheaper when you move abroad.

💬 In this episode:

• Is life in Mexico really cheaper than the U.S.?

• Grocery shopping mistakes every expat makes

• Costco vs. local markets: what’s worth it

• Why food goes bad faster (and how we learned the hard way)

• Growing our own garden to save money 🌿

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