Two years ago we took a month to visit Madrid and major cities in northern Spain: Santiago de Compostela, Gijón, Oviedo, Bilbao, and also Zaragoza because it was somewhat on the way back to Madrid. We had already decided on which climate we'd want to live in, which meant we didn't waste time in areas we weren't interested in inhabiting. It was a great trip and have us a good idea of where we'd be comfortable. We loved Oviedo so much we looked up a couple expats there and had a lovely lunch with them. It really helps to talk face to face with people who live there.

Hola Lloyd, I'm Bel, the Mexican Correspondent. Please let me know if you have any questions about this beautiful welcoming country. There are over 40 safe locations throughout Mexico with vibrant large expat communities that have been living here happily for years. After all, over a million American expats can't be wrong!
To see them, scroll to the bottom of the Mexico page, under the countries tab on the home screen and you'll find them all listed there.
Cheers, and welcome to IL, Bel.

Oh honey have I got the place for you! Come to the Riviera Maya, there are lot of towns along the 160km of so of pristine white sand beach. It's an area of astounding natural beauty and it's safe. I've lived here as a single lady for 8 years and adore it. If you'd like to know more scroll to the bottom of the Mexico page - https://internationalliving.com/countries/mexico/ - for a full list of reporst, or email me:
Bel at bwoodhouse@internationalliving.com and I'll be happy to share my gorgeous part of the world with you. Cheers,
Bel Woodhouse - Mexico Correspondent.

thank you so much.. yes both my grandparents were born there & came to the states when 20/18 respectively