Elyse Y. Robinson

elyse y. robinson Story of one Black woman's adventures in Mexico 🌮 Change Architect 💰 BeAForeigner Inc.

Expatriate Health Insurance

Podcast! Youtube! I talk about what I use for expat health insurance here in Mexico in case of a serious emergency and need to be evacuated back ‘home home’.
2020, Feb 11 | 18 minute read

Redesigned the Web Site

I redesigned the website to make it simpler and faster.
2020, Feb 03 | 2 minute read

Merry Christmas!

Feliz Navidad!
2019, Dec 25 | 1 minute read

I Finished My First University Course in Mexico

I took a Spanish course at the local university.
2019, Dec 13 | 1 minute read

My 3 Year Anniversary of Leaving America

Today is my 3 year anniversary of moving to Mexico.
2019, Nov 26 | 2 minute read

Get Off of Me!

Podcast! Youtube! I got in a fight at the airport.
2019, Nov 12 | 16 minute read

Review of Hotel Lira...a Sex Hotel in Mexico City

Youtube! I stayed at a sex hotel for ‘dia de muerto’ in Mexico City. Was it safe, clean, and noisy?
2019, Nov 08 | 1 minute read

Podcast! Youtube! I was accepted to Manos Accelerator’s Virtual Program and I was promised so much, but never received anything promised. I was promised a refund many times but never received it.
2019, Oct 14 | 6 minute read

Second Time: Meal Prep Delivery Service in Mexico

Youtube! I decided to try it a second time.
2019, Oct 08 | 1 minute read

Take A Look at a Brand New Neighborhood Outside of Merida, Mexico

Youtube! A brand new neighborhood outside of Merida.
2019, Oct 01 | 1 minute read

I Tried A Meal Prep Delivery Service in Mexico

Youtube! I decided to try a meal prep delivery service.
2019, Sep 24 | 1 minute read

A Visit to the Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor in Mexico

Youtube! Podcast! For two weeks I’ve been suffering from ear pain.
2019, Sep 17 | 9 minute read

I Took A Cooking Class in Mexico

Youtube! I took a Korean cooking class in Mexico.
2019, Sep 09 | 2 minute read

What Skills Are Needed Overseas?

Youtube! Podcast! Updates on my life and what skills are needed overseas?
2019, Sep 04 | 17 minute read

Eye Healthcare in Mexico

My first trip to the eye doctor in Mexico.
2019, Aug 29 | 2 minute read

But Did You Die Though?!

Youtube! Podcast! I’ve been sickly and Americans are moving out of the country rapidly.
2019, Aug 20 | 10 minute read

A Look Inside an Old Merida, Mexico Home

Youtube! I went and looked at an old Merida home for sale in the downtown area.
2019, Aug 13 | 1 minute read

Seven Corners Insurance Review

I used my expat medical insurance for the first time.
2019, Aug 06 | 3 minute read

I Got a Piercing and Microblading in Mexico

Podcast! Youtube! I got a piercing and microblading in Mexico.
2019, Aug 06 | 8 minute read

I Almost Died in Mexico

Podcast! Youtube! I could have taken my last breath.
2019, Jul 25 | 12 minute read

Terrible Dental Care & My Crazy Ass Neighbor

Podcast! Youtube! It’s been awhile…let’s again talk about healthcare here. Let’s also talk about my old ass neighbor and boundaries.
2019, Jul 16 | 18 minute read

My Grocery Bill For 06/29/2019 While Living in Merida, Mexico

This week I don’t know what I’m having but I have plenty of meat in the freezer to choose from.
2019, Jun 30 | 3 minute read

My Day Trip to Telchac and San Crisanto

Youtube! I did a day trip to Telchac and San Crisanto.
2019, Jun 26 | 5 minute read

I Saw A Nutritionist in Mexico

I have lost some weight since being in this heat so I saw a nutritionist for my diet.
2019, Jun 22 | 3 minute read

My Grocery Bill For 06/15/2019 While Living in Merida, Mexico

I’m cooking clams for the first time in my life and enjoying my fave…beans!
2019, Jun 16 | 3 minute read

How to Live RIGHT in a Shit Hole Country

Podcast! Men are sick. What the future holds for me.
2019, Jun 12 | 13 minute read

My Grocery Bill For 06/06/2019 While Living in Merida, Mexico

This week I’m having pepper steak over rice.
2019, Jun 07 | 3 minute read

I Got Major Surgery in Mexico

One hell of a surgery!
2019, Jun 04 | 4 minute read

My Feet, My Neck, My Back, My Hips, My BLOOD

Youtube! Black molasses is heaven sent!
2019, May 05 | 4 minute read

Healthcare in Mexico and Why it’s So Bad

Podcast! I finally got over my fear of getting my health checked.
2019, Apr 27 | 16 minute read

My Grocery Bill For 04/19/2019 While Living in Merida, Mexico

This week I’m having shrimp pasta.
2019, Apr 20 | 3 minute read

My Grocery Bill For 04/09/2019 While Living in Merida, Mexico

Youtube! My grocery bill For 04/09/2019 and yellow chocolate chip ice cream?!
2019, Apr 10 | 3 minute read

Can You Plan Your Life?

Podcast! Youtube! What a terrible few days I’ve had and a Black Expat discussion on conspiracy theories, brain drain, and are there definite things you can do in life to be “successful”?
2019, Apr 09 | 16 minute read

I Scratched My First Lottery Ticket in Mexico

What a day I had! Bought my first lottery ticket, went to my first casino, and just lived!
2019, Apr 07 | 3 minute read

Sorry, Moving Overseas Ain’t For Everyone

Podcast! When you can’t figure out life in your home country, don’t think moving to another is going to solve your problems.
2019, Mar 31 | 14 minute read

My One Year Anniversary of Being an Immigrant to Mexico

Youtube! I celebrate my one year anniversary of becoming a permanent resident of Mexico.
2019, Mar 31 | 1 minute read

My Grocery Bill For 03/28/2019 While Living in Merida, Mexico

I want to start a new ‘series’ of blog posts. So people can see how I live, how cheap it is to live here, and because these are easy posts while I work on BeAForeigner.
2019, Mar 29 | 2 minute read

BeAForeigner.com Promo Video

Youtube! Investors want a promo video so I give them one.
2019, Mar 25 | 1 minute read

No Honors, No Awards

Podcast! I talk about how I didn’t follow the ‘rules’ in life. I barely graduated high school and college!
2019, Mar 21 | 1 minute read

Reverse Culture Shock and My First Pitch

Podcast! Reverse culture shock is REAL…what is it and what exactly happens? Also, I did my first pitch to investors for my business.
2019, Mar 12 | 2 minute read

Culture Shock

Podcast! What is culture shock and what does it look like?
2019, Mar 05 | 1 minute read

Mexican Zucaritas or United States Frosted Flakes?

Youtube! I compare Mexican Zucaritas to USA Frosted Flakes.
2019, Mar 01 | 2 minute read

Entrepreneur Life

Podcast! Entrepreneur life and my father is acting up. 😒
2019, Feb 17 | 1 minute read

My First Electric Bill in Merida

My first electric bill in Mexico (my first two apartments were paid for me).
2019, Feb 15 | 1 minute read

A Green Orange 🍊 in Mexico - Naranja Agria

Youtube! A green orange?! 😲
2019, Feb 08 | 1 minute read

My First Date in Merida

Podcast! My first date in Merida. 🤪
2019, Feb 02 | 1 minute read

Black Art in Mexico

I found the most beautiful Black art here.
2019, Jan 26 | 2 minute read

Bucket List Item Checked

Podcast! Just another obstacle on the way to my freedom.
2019, Jan 22 | 1 minute read

My First Facebook Live About Living Abroad in Mexico

Youtube! An interview where I talk about Mexico and BeAForeigner.com
2019, Jan 17 | 1 minute read

Walking Through a Merida Neighborhood

Youtube! I show you a neighborhood in Merida.
2019, Jan 16 | 1 minute read

Signs and Symbols

Podcast! I see signs and symbols all the time to lead me in the right direction.
2019, Jan 12 | 6 minute read

Do other countries have warnings about Dairy, Meat, etc?

Podcast! All these recalls of different foods in the US are ridiculous. I asked the people I know around the world does this happen in their new country?
2019, Jan 08 | 1 minute read

2018 is over! What did you do this year that was out of this world?

What did you accomplish in 2018?
2019, Jan 01 | 2 minute read

I Just Knew

Podcast! As soon as I stepped off the plane, I just knew.
2018, Dec 28 | 1 minute read

How to Open a Coconut

Youtube! My first time ever opening a coconut.
2018, Dec 22 | 1 minute read

In Awe of this Melanin and Health in Another Country

Can you live abroad with ailments?
2018, Dec 20 | 5 minute read

What is IT?

She didn’t know what it was…good thing I don’t get embarrassed easily.
2018, Dec 16 | 2 minute read

Finding an Apartment in Merida

Finding an apartment wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be.
2018, Dec 15 | 1 minute read

THIS is my new home!

Youtube! A walkthrough of my new home.
2018, Dec 13 | 1 minute read

My New Home

I wanted this small house so bad but I didn’t get it.
2018, Dec 10 | 1 minute read

Life Changes, I Deal

Podcast! Making life changes again.
2018, Dec 08 | 1 minute read

This Thing Called Life

Podcast! Life is funny.
2018, Nov 24 | 1 minute read

Lake Atitlán and Pacaya Volcano Adventure Videos

Youtube! Video of the volcano up close and personal.
2018, Nov 20 | 1 minute read

Pacaya Volcano and Lake Atitlán Adventure

Guatemala is so beautiful!
2018, Nov 19 | 25 minute read

Time for Vacation in Guatemala

Podcast! I had a trying time in Guatemala but I don’t regret it.
2018, Nov 08 | 1 minute read

The Market in Antigua, Guatemala

Youtube! A video of the local market in Antigua, Guatemala.
2018, Oct 31 | 1 minute read

My Last Day of Spanish School in Guatemala

I’m sad today will be my last day learning Spanish in Guatemala.
2018, Oct 20 | 2 minute read

Ready to Leave Guatemala

Podcast! My time here in Guatemala has finished!
2018, Oct 12 | 1 minute read

Guatemala Sucks

Podcast! I dont like Guatemala at all but these Spanish lessons are ridiculously cheap so it’s worth it!
2018, Oct 05 | 1 minute read

First Time in a Foreign Hospital in Antigua, Guatemala

Youtube! I twisted my foot pretty bad and had to make sure it wasn’t broken.
2018, Oct 03 | 1 minute read

A Disrespectful Bitch Trying to Play Me in Guatemala

Youtube! I hate Guatemala even more now. It can burn up in a volcano.
2018, Sep 30 | 1 minute read

I Did Ziplining in Guatemala

Podcast! Does discrimination and ziplining go together now? 🤔
2018, Sep 25 | 4 minute read

My Teacher in Guatemala Loves Me

Podcast! Learning spanish day by day and acting silly with my teacher.
2018, Sep 13 | 2 minute read

The Gawking in Guatemala

A perfect example of why I don’t fool with people.
2018, Sep 12 | 3 minute read

Smoking Volcano in Guatemala

Youtube! The volcano is smoking!
2018, Sep 09 | 3 minute read

Dos Cucarachas and Living in Guatemala for a Month

Podcast! Dos Cucarachas and I’ve officially been in Guatemala for a month!
2018, Sep 06 | 3 minute read

Black = Novelty

Podcast! It’s 2018! Why is seeing a Black person met with such curiosity? Also, we went to a hot spring…waste of time.
2018, Sep 02 | 3 minute read

Toe Fuckery at the Spa - Bamboo Antigua Spa

Come look at this mess!
2018, Aug 31 | 7 minute read

Spanish Progress in Guatemala

Podcast! Food blog and how is my Spanish now?
2018, Aug 27 | 1 minute read

Free Private Tour in Antigua, Guatemala

I got a free, private tour from my school.
2018, Aug 20 | 9 minute read

Progress With Spanish and Food Poisoning in Guatemala

Podcast! Youtube! I got food poisoned.
2018, Aug 18 | 2 minute read

The Struggle in Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua is nothing like Mexico City.
2018, Aug 15 | 5 minute read

Chocolate Museum and Wine Tasting in Guatemala

I visit the chocolate museum and do a wine tasting.
2018, Aug 14 | 16 minute read

My First Week in Guatemala is Over!

Podcast! My first week in Antigua is done.
2018, Aug 13 | 1 minute read

Videos of GORGEOUS Antigua, Guatemala

Youtube! Videos of Antigua, Guatemala.
2018, Aug 11 | 2 minute read

Do a Homestay

Podcast! I was terrified of doing a homestay, but everything is ok.
2018, Aug 08 | 3 minute read

My First Day at Spanish School

My first day of Spanish school was went well.
2018, Aug 07 | 4 minute read

I Have Arrived in Guatemala

I arrived in Guatemala safe and sound.
2018, Aug 06 | 7 minute read

Guatemala and Language Immersion

Podcast! Off to Guatemala!
2018, Aug 02 | 2 minute read

A New Adventure in Antigua, Guatemala

Podcast! I’m in love with Mexico City but…
2018, Jul 31 | 1 minute read