Safety ·
One of the most frequent questions asked when a person is considering a move to Mexico: “Is it safe?” It’s a fair, instinctive question to ask – instinctive because we like to protect ourselves, and fair because a lot of what we see and hear puts Mexico in a negative light. The news always seems
Safety ·
What are the safest countries in the world? The Legatum Prosperity Index (LPI), an annual ranking system that measures nations on a dozen measures of social progress, guides us to finding the answers. Where does the U.S. fall on the list? 25) Lithuania Rounding out the top 25 is Lithuania. It also ranks highly for
Safety ·
Whether you’re considering a move or planning an adventurous escape, Mexico isn’t just an ordinary place to live; it’s an immersive tapestry of life you embrace with your heart. Unfortunately, the image perpetuated by the media makes many travelers and expats wary of going there. Let’s dismantle these false misconceptions about safety in Mexico: 1.
Safety ·
Who doesn’t love to hit the road on two wheels? Wind in your face, legs and heart pumping – it can feel like a high-flying detox as you leave traffic-jammed vehicles in your dust. Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul. That’s the ideal cycling scenario. But not all cycling zones are
Safety ·
In the wake of the “bicycling renaissance” generated by COVID-19, more people than ever are enjoying the sport’s mental and physical health benefits. But veterans and newbies alike can attest to the fact that not all cycling zones meet the bar when it comes to safety. What should be invigorating exercise or an incident-free commute
Safety ·
About eight-in-ten murders in the United States in 2021, nearly 21,000 deaths, involved a firearm, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That’s the highest percentage since 1968 when the CDC began keeping online records. Including self-inflicted gun deaths, the US has about four times more firearm inflicted deaths than the next highest reporting
Safety ·
Why do Americans think Mexico is so dangerous? Despite the fact that 126 million people live there mostly without incident, Americans seem to picture a violent landscape where no one is safe. Media coverage tends to focus heavily on cartel activity, even though most cartel violence affects only members. For example, a recent study pointed
Safety ·
The following most dangerous cities on Earth had the highest homicide rates in 2022, not including cities at war. It also only includes cities with populations over 300,000. Otherwise, our home city of Birmingham, Alabama would make the list at number eight with 77.7 homicides per 100,000 people. In fact the city we’re moving to