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Greg Whitfield
Expat Survival Columnist
Greg moved to Mazatlan after a mid-life clarity moment involving a spreadsheet, a divorce, and a one-way ticket. He has been confidently mispronouncing things ever since.
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Guides by Greg Whitfield
A Gringo's Guide to Not Sounding Like a Complete Gringo: Mazatlan Edition
The Sinaloa-specific slang that nobody teaches you in Spanish class. Learn the words your neighbors actually use — before you embarrass yourself more than you already have.
A Gringo's Guide to Not Sounding Like a Complete Gringo: Mexican Slang 101
The essential Mexican slang every expat needs to survive. These aren't in your textbook, your Duolingo app, or your aunt's vacation phrasebook. That's the problem.
Bringing Pets to Mazatlan, Mexico (2026 Guide)
Everything you need to know about moving to Mazatlan with dogs or cats — requirements, airline policies, vet clinics, costs, and the new screwworm rule for returning to the US.