In this issue of Expat News by Expat Rebel, we have a new full-length video about Merida, a new short video in Campeche, a pandemic travel update, newsletter posts, plus Expat News. - Chris
Mérida Weekend Shopping Video
Campeche México Sunset Moment
Last weekend I went to Campeche, about a three hour drive from my home for an extended weekend. I loved all the little moments I had in this beautiful city. Like this one enjoying the sunset.
Members Newsletter Updates
Mérida & Yucatán Beaches México Guidebook - beginning of my local guidebook. Will be adding more over the next few weeks. Leave a comment if you want a resource or connection and I’ll add it.
Ask Me Anything thread for members, ask me a question and I’ll answer right back.
What videos or articles would you like to see/read?
Becoming An Expat Now - paid-member comment thread answering your questions
Playa del Carmen Guidebook - updated from my visit. It’s very detailed and has many recommendations in it.
Renting Furnished Houses and Condos in Mexico - I have a big update to this coming out next week, basics are here now.
Hiring Taxi Drivers in México - my advice on getting a good (real) rate
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Expat News
Pandemic
More things are open here in Yucatán. Saw a kid’s arcade open for the first time in over a year. India is being cut off from travel. Neighbor state Quintana Roo which has Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum is going from Yellow to Orange because of restrictions are being ignored due to tourism.
New restrictions on the way as Quintana Roo turns back to orange
Mexico - If you are 50 to 59 years old, register for the COVID vaccine - go here to register
Mexico rejects the second shipment of vaccines instead sends them back to India - Mexico is helping out India in the time of need
Yucatan on COVID’s yellow traffic light - details on what things are reopening, including game arcades
Five of six states will reopen their border crossings with the United States announces Mexico Foreign Relation Ministry - the land border has been closed for over a year and now it’s being scheduled to reopen
Fully vaccinated American tourists will be allowed to visit the European Union this summer
U.S. to restrict travel from India effective May 4 as Covid surge devastates the country
Israel records no daily Covid deaths for the first time in 10 months
How Can I Get a Vaccine Passport?
Yucatan & Mexico News
A New Wave of Boutique Hotels Is Establishing Mérida as Mexico’s Latest Hot Spot - I’m staying in one this weekend
US borders with Canada, Mexico to remain closed to nonessential travel through May
Tesla’s fourth car dealership in Mexico is based in Merida, Yucatan
What percentage of Mexican territory is controlled by criminals? - 35% controlled by criminals seems about right to me
Mexico, with 18 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world
The United States recommends not traveling to Sinaloa due to crime
In Quintana Roo, businesses continue to close due to insecurity
World Expat News
E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer
Uber's App Just Got Way Better for Travelers - car rentals added
Tourists Are Renting U-Hauls in Hawaii to Avoid Extremely High Rental Car Costs
After a Year on Pause, Group Tours Are Back—And Already Selling Out
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