In turn please do the same when it comes to Black people in America. We are passionate people full of compassion and want Latinos to understand that instead of buying into the white man’s narrative. Amen.
@@matthewfriend59 yes, damp rid is a life saver! I live in a skoolie and it's saved my computer a few times while I got adjusted to things and worked out how to combat condensation.
Mexico is an amazing place. I’m originally from Jamaica 🇯🇲- and every time I go to Mexico I feel like I’m at home. The people are great and the food is fantastic. What’s not to love about it…I’m planning to buy my chill spot there in the near future.
I love this video. My wife and I are actually thinking of moving to Mexico but not gonna lie we are scared to move and the funny thing is we are Mexican lol. We know Spanish but not like in Mexico because it’s very different and fast. Do you possibly have a video on what it was like finding an apartment and if they tried to up the price because your American? Or maybe how you received money in Mexico? I think it’s awesome that your living in another country and we hope to have that experience
Thank you so much Queen for sharing this. Videos like this help a lot. You are so right about how Americans tend to view México. My family and I are looking to relocate to Latin America but not exactly sure where. I am super intrigued by Mexico but my hubby isn’t so sure because of the myths you hear about the country.
Pretty odd you had electronics failure, I mean laptops are the same everywhere and I never had any issues wiht humidity and laptops, PC, monitors or even CDs, and I live in Cancun for 10 years. But I am glad it fixed your issues.
Hi Misako. Such a lovely video. I live in CDMX and I wanted to recommend you a vegan restaurant that I ADORE. It's called "Los Loosers" in Roma Norte. Send you tons of love!
I really liked your comment about US people should learn spanish because they're not the center of the universe. You're right, most of them are not interested in learn other languages. Regards.
You are right we are not the center of the universe, but we do have a huge role in the financial "universe" and this is why many folks learn English instead of Spanish.. You may be surprised to learn that many Mexicans that live in the US do not know English and the US has accommodated them by offering many services in Spanish.
@@roadrunner123 right, good points. It's almost impossible to overstate the importance of English. Now, that does not mean you should go to to other places, with a different language, and just start speaking English like they had the obligation of knowing it. It's their country. Many Americans live in countries like Spain, Greece, Portugal (I know these better) just fine without knowing these countries languages, either because they socialize mostly with expats, because many services etc. have paperwork in English, and English speaking people, because many national citizens speak English, etc. But that doesn't mean you should expect that everybody in their own country has to learn a foreign language. If China becomes dominant, would you learn Chinese living in your own country?
@@eduardoserrao7372 I have also been in those countries and obviously if everyone did what they are suppose to do, the world would be a different place. Unfortunately, they don't for a variety of reasons. The point I was making is that this is obviously not simply an American issue. Many people go to other countries and do not remain there long enough to learn the language. There are many, who live in a country a lifetime, and still do not know the language as many Mexican citizens in the US do. Of course you will start speaking English in Greece, Spain, or wherever when it is the only language you speak! It is not simply an American issue. I am always greatful to find someone who speaks English, but I have lived in places where they don't. I had a driver in Cambodia, who took me to work every day and neither one of us understood each other! (Yo hablo, escribo, y puedo leer en Espanol. No es motivo para criticar a todos aquellos que no pueden.)
@@roadrunner123 OK, you are nice person, by the way. We don't fundamentally desagree, I think. I don't think Americans should think of learning languages or not. We, the rest of the world, let's say, don't have the right to expect that. And, yes, it's not only an American issue. Of course English is very useful, and the world should even be thankful for that. I am, and I wish I could improve my own English, actually. What I think I was trying to say is that sometimes it feels like is supposed to be a perennial institution all over the world. That it should be law. Maybe I'm being unjust, unfair. Off course many Americans care about other cultures, but even if they don't, is their right, I have nothing against them. Americans are a easy target in this regard (by the way, I generally like Americans and the US) , I guess I should have focused more in English itself and the perception about its (supposed) status and perception of it, even if it is no one fault, specifically. Just an example to clarify all of this: in my country there is a region of great turístic tradition. I sometimes follow English speaking forums, channels, etc., and sometimes people express their disappointment and resentment if in other regions restaurants etc. don't display things in English, and specifically so if that would happen in that region. Of course English is good for the restaurants themselves (in a way, we are to blame for it too, so to say) and I recognize and appreciate that, but, is like people never seem to have the curiosity or the need of wonder to really immerse in "authentic things". I know this is cliché, but culture and identity are not just "pitoresc features of the natives". It's us, our sense of ourselves. Sometimes I go to that part of my country, and is mixed feelings: it's great for the economy and even for us to learn from other cultures, but to see the food you grew up with adulterated - in the name and the food itself, I mean, everything is so fake, so superficial. And yet, thanks to that, the community and, in some way, the traditions overall can survive better. So, I think it is just the way things are. It brings more good than evil, in the end, but specially so if we are able to think criticaly and be aware of this reality.
I am born and raised in Puebla, Mexico and yes our country is a good place but not the best to live in my personal opinion, economy and day to day life isn’t easy at all
@@gunless2343 no veo cual es el problema de vivir en México, claro si tus padres o tú decidiste que lo tuyo no era estudiar, lógico no tendrás un gran trabajo y desarrollo personal y económico. Pero eso sucede en cualquier país del mundo. Incluso para un ciudadano de USA, sin estudios o buen trabajo es difícil, pasará toda su vida endeudado y viviendo mal
Yep. People are always asking me "Are you safe in Mexico? Is it safe to go there?". Yes it's safe. It's wonderful. The people are amazing. One thing you notice which is completely contrary to the media's view of Mexico is that every single Mexican I've met works their butt off. They are the hardest working people I've ever met. And the food. OMG!
Well, it also depends on what parts of Mexico. My family is from Guanajuato and they are in a cartel controlled area, they are the bosses there. Which is why I haven't visited in over a decade.
@@sierra00990 jajaja your funny, i been in Mexico for 30 days in the city of Uruapan, Michoacán that is worst than Guanajuato. Media lies to you, off course there's murders but is between cartel members. This city is very nice especially the weather and very cheap cause there's no expats. If you mind your own business nothing is going to happen, i already went to the dentist got them fix for $200.00 very cheap prices. I go out every single day and haven't encounter nothing bad.
I’m happy that you going to Guanajuato I’m from gto.. it’s a beautiful state we have fields of strawberries 🍓 in Irapuato that the are the sweeter ones in the 🌎 world
I absolutely love this. My parents are full Mexican, I’m a 1st gen in the US. And plan on moving to Mexico in 2022. This is so heartwarming thank you! 🤍
Same ! I want to move for the experiences the stress free environment but the opinions stop me we have this idea that life in us is better but when I’m in Mexico with the rest of my family i feel so much happier also I’d have the opportunity to have a bigger house / income than here in us but the stress free environment is what I care about not about the things I can have here in US how did you confront this decision with fam
Comments from an old guy who's lived in Mexico for 26 years: YOU are exactly the image of an American that shows the rest of the world that not all Americans are fascist fools. You understand you are a guest here and are respectful of that and open to experience all of Mexico's beauty. Mexico and Mexicans will welcome you with open arms.
I’m so happy that you did say about what real Mexico 🇲🇽 is not what the media and politics say.. I’m Mexican from Guanajuato living in Austin Texas.. enjoy the great culture,food and the love of the people 🙏🏼
The advice a Mexican friend gave me when we first went to Mexico was, "Stay out tourist areas." If you go to eat and all you see is foreigners, don't eat there. Shop markets that the tourists never go or don't know about. At that time I didn't speak but a few words of Spanish. Gracias and Por favor can get you a long way. Plus respect people, especially the elderly.
I didn't considered Mexico as one of the places that wanted to travel to but, now it is on my list! I'm from Florida and the islands and the humidity is part of my life haha I'm have to buy some of that Humaded 😂 Thanks for the advise Misako! P.s. My foot is healing and I am walking again!
I know they have a lot of killer in Mexico and cartel is real bad you don’t have do nothing and get kill and all your family members I live out there in1997 it was ok then I don’t know the food is so good I miss that been married for 26 years to Mexican they are good people you treat someone good than you get treated good stay out people that bad you be ok
i am watching your video from a small village in Asia, literally in love with your content, also, your voice is so calming and soothing. hope you have a great time in mexico.
You speak so highly of Mexico and it warms my heart. Was born and raised in US but have been living with my grandparents in Michoacán during the pandemic, now I’m realizing how sad life is in the US. Though life is definitely different in Mexico ( especially in rural areas) it’s definitely so much more comfortable than the US.
That’s a good point about plant based because not a lot of ppl realize that pre-colonial Mexican food was mostly plant base and protein from eating safe plant bugs 🐜 It’s also easy to find a lot of variety when it comes to fresh fruits and veggies at an affordable price compared to the states. Also the fact that in LA new things would pop up like when chia seeds were popular and in LA it was like expensive and an extra cost, well in Mexico we were using chia seeds before in Aguas Frescas for cheap. Sometimes things like this come from ppl who’ve travelled and are brining an idea back to their home and then just putting a big ticket price on it.
The book ‘Born to Run’ did a lot to bring chia seeds to Americans’ attention, too. It was the first time I’d heard of them, and was fascinated to learn about the Tarahumara. I’ve added chia to my bread, cereal, yogurt, etc for over ten years due to reading that book years ago! 😋
First thing everyone should know, América is a continent not a country, Americans are all from Alaska to Argentina, not only those born in the United States
@@1EQUALS-INFINITY I’m going to CDMX for a month and then I’ll decide if I want to stay there or go somewhere new! Thanks for the recommendation, i’ll check it out.
@ Hunter Hagan don’t be scared of Mexico is a wonderful country with places amazing and the people is very friendly and they try to help every time 👍🏻 have a lot of culture and the food is incredibly!!! ... My advice is to you watch the videos the RU-vids living and loving Mexico 🇲🇽 and Mexico love them ❤️ look At Vagaboon...Ford ...wero wero tv...minu el coreano You understand many things about them... and my house is your house!!!🤟🏼
@@marymendoza3592 it’s better to have a business because MX is very hard with worth ethnic & don’t get payed much. My family makes it to middles class with their own business. (My grandma had a clothing shop & my grandpa would sell stuff) it doesn’t always work out for everyone but my mom grew up with nanny’s & my grandma never had to cook.
Hey Misako, I really enjoy your videos. I am about to move to Mexico - starting in Merida. I think Mexico City looks incredible and would love to learn more about your experience there including the lifestyle and cost of living :) Thank you.
Good luck there! It's a beautiful city but really really hot, I grew up there and I love it,can't wait to go ❤️ make sure you visit the cenotes and magical towns nearby ❣️
I have been fantasizing about moving to Mexico for the past ~2yrs or so and I feel it deep in my soul that it will come to fruition hopefully sooner rather than later. I’m blessed to have my Mex-American family background so I’m already set with the language and prior exposure to those social/national quirks that would otherwise lead to culture shock to anyone moving out starting from square one (or zero, negative etc.). That being said, I’ve never “lived” there per se longer than a small handful of extended vacations from way back during my childhood in between school years (no longer than ~6wks.). Seeing all these US to Mex expat RU-vid channels has me absolutely convinced that my soul is nudging me in that direction. I truly envy anyone who has gone ahead and pulled the trigger. Nearly everyone of them seem to radiate this aura of contentment and happiness that practically doesn’t exist anymore in the US. It’s rather sad though honestly... The “American Dream” is slowly being replaced by “El Sueño Mexicano”. If you would have told my Mexican immigrant parents that one day their oldest son would be fantasizing about moving back to Mexico I think they would have spit their pozole all over your face. Good luck to you and all the other current and future US expats living abroad!
Mark, the pozole all over was hilarious. I also watch endless videos by expats living in MX looking to healthy and happy. I just retired and am going to do it. I am just having a hard time deciding on where, chapala, coastal Nayarit, Patzquaro, so many wonderful options
I would also love to! I'm thinking about studying there but worried about my financial status there. There aren't many good paying jobs to get me through my studies so I'm not sure what to do.
I just stumbled across your video and really did enjoy it. I too am an American expat and I’ve been living in Mexico for almost 4 months now and I’m very happy with the move and love Mexico. Everything you said about the country and it’s people is spot on. I’ve been in Puerto Vallarta and San Cristobal de las Casas and I recommend that you visit PV I’m sure you’d love it, but you might find San Cristobal a bit chilly and rainy coming from LA. I’m also a vegetarian and haven’t had any problems finding food that I like. Keep up the good work and maybe I’ll see you in PV one day!
Do you remember me? You said you'd be my first subscriber when I told u I wanted to move to Paris. But guess what? Turns out I am going to Mexico City insted, and I'd love to hang around with you there if you want too :)
RU-vid pays in dollars. Also views from the U.S. (English speaking) are paid the most by RU-vid to content creatora. Other options include applying for a position with a multinational corporation that has offices or operations in Mexico. Many American, Canadian, and European ones do (from Walmart and Costco to IKEA, BBVA, Banco Santander, Citi-Banamex, Triumph Aerospace, Toyota, Ford, VW, Huawei, Nissan, BMW, Apple, Google, etc.). On this though its likely you'll be paid lower local salaries than in developed countries, but much better than locals make. Finally as others have said--teaching English.
I love to see this videos, I'm very proud to be Mexican. I know we have a lot of things to fix, corruption and violence are very high, is not a fairytale and is dangerous even for us, however there's a lot of people fighting that. Our country is beautiful and we welcome every person that respects ad protects it.
Thank you for this, we have 3 children ages 8, 6 and 3 and are truly worried about the influence of this country on them. The violence, the aggression, the willful ignorance, the xenophobia and racism, the rise of fascism, the constant drum beat of "we're #1" bullshit has become unbearable. We have been discussing the possibility of escaping to Mexico for awhile now and people like you are an inspiration.
In mexico, most people come from a conservative and traditional background. I also would like to mention that in mexican culture, we don’t get offended when people refer us based on our appearance (skin, facial features, hair color, body build) because we know that it is not an insult and is a way of indentifying someone you don’t really know. Btw, Mexico isn’t exactly a safe place you just have to know what not to do.
That was a very instructive video. I am a native Mexican/ naturalized US citizen for the last 30 years, and I am very happy the way you explained and portrait my native country. I am from Puerto Vallarta. Best of luck!
¡He pasado unos meses en México, sobre todo en la costa de Oaxaca....y sí...también puedo decir que la gente mexicana es totalmente amable, generosa y amistosa! Nunca he tenido una mala experiencia con ningún mexicano :)
May God always be with you. Mexiko is awesome -- totally agree. I've been there a few times and leave the country with the spirit to always come back. I dont know what it is but when away I miss the culture, food, people so much. Best regards and Cheers.
Tengo una preguna que tambien quisiera vivir alla como Americano ya hablo el espanol con fluidez pero el problema es que no tengo ni un idea do lo que quiero hacer por un trabajo? No me gradue de la unviersidad ni me fui al collegio lo unico que se es hablar dos idiomas pues supungo que no es cierto tambien tengo experiencia en trabajar en varias fabricas y tiendas pero necesito unos consejos.
I am manifesting me and my family to move from america to mexico because i love mexico so much and i really dont want to be here in america anymore as a person of color 😥😥😥 and i have 2 chihuahua i want them to be where they originated from😊
Americans fleeing there own country for better opportunity??? Funny how when Mexicans do it we need to “go back where we came from but as soon as americans do it its a whole different story 😂😂😂😂
Thank you for this video, it was extremely helpful (I had no idea about the electronics 😳)! My job (software engineering) has been remote since covid and our company may potentially allow for our team to work permanently from home, and I also need a break from the USA. And I was surprised by the amount of vegan friendly places in Mexico during my visit (I did have some trouble some smaller towns but probably just didn't know where to look). Have you been to Por Siempre in CDMX? 😍 Also great tip about the Spanish, even if you only know a little bit, locals seriously appreciate the attempt, and it goes a long way.
I lived in Mexico 15 years. Don’t buy any property you can’t afford to lose. Don’t sell everything to move there you need Plan B. Foreigners frequently lose thier houses due to fraud. I lost a condo in Mexico on the beach from squatters.
Can anyone tell my what kind of work I could do if I decided to live in Mexico? I want to get a temporary residency visa but, I heard that I have to work at a company and have pay stubs from that company for 6 months.. I don't know what to do.. Could I live off of a Tourist Card? and just come back to the US for a day every 180 days and then re enter mexico and have another 180 days? I'm so confused and stressed.
I visited Mexico City for the first time this past November and it was amazing. I couldn’t agree with you more about the perception Americans have about the country as a whole. I found the elevation in CDMX hard to adjust to, I was winded all the time and a little lethargic. Anyways so happy you are exploring and living life on your terms. Cheers to you and Happy New Year. P.S I was thinking of getting a place in Mexico City part time. I’d love to see more content on best neighborhoods to live in as an expat. I’ve researched certain areas, but you are there now so I’d definitely value your opinion.
You mean for USA citizens or residents moving to Mexico? We in the continent of America are Americans, that’s the first thing people need to learn if they haven’t learned it yet. It’s so triggering ! Makes you sound entitled
This was great. I visited Mexico for the first time last year and the first thing my Mom asked was: "Aren't you going to get kidnapped?" I said no. My dad clapped back and said [She speaks spanish]. I enjoyed my time more in CDMX than Tulu. Thank you!
Thanks for making this video. My family came from Mexico over 150 years ago and my fiance and I have decided to move there. We spent spent time in Barcelona and want to try Mexico just so we're closer to family in AZ. Super excited to hear about the vast vegan options!
Thank you for speaking positively about my country México! I been in LA for 40 years, never became a citizen because I always thought of going back. Now at 68, I am ready! God bless you.
Mexico isn’t first world yet but we are getting there. We aren’t too far from it. You guys would be surprised. Come and visit. We will change your mind about what Trump has said about us
This video was really helpful! Thanks for sharing your experience with on the ground knowledge of things we may not have thought about. Are you going to share your experience with Mexico City? Other travels in Mexico? I also loved your last question and answer with other expats.
Actually, to be very specific, Mexico is in North America as part of all of The Americas (North, Central and South) just to clarify. To say Mexico is in America is too vague.
@@cristolui718, many people in the US call their country, “America,” even though we understand that “America” encompasses both North and South America.
Hi there. Love your video. We don’t live in Mexico, but as Canadians spend a lot of time there in the winter months. Last winter we travelled for two months across Yucatan on our bicycles. Especially love your tip about electronics. I parked my laptop underneath an AC unit in our hotel in Cancun. Bad idea. For a while I could only edit with a mouse. Next time I’ll remember your tip. New subscriber here 😉
Thank you for the tips on how to protect my electronics from a hot humid weather. I learn a lot from your videos every time l watch your RU-vid videos, you are like a great teacher. I am a vegan and an afro American straight alpha male and retired us navy and US Marine and I plan to move to Mexico in 2022. Your videos are very helpful to me and I would like to thank you a thousand times more.
I agree with you about you should learn the language and they have no obligation to learn ours. That also works the other way around. Why is it racist to tell people that live in the USA for 30 years that they need to learn english and we have no obligatiln to attend to them in spanish.
I think that all the time too as a Mexican-American who sees the double standard. It’s just helpful in general to at least learn the basics that way my family can get around when their somewhere alone.
I know that some people who come here from rural areas in Latin American countries may not have had good education or may have had to leave it to work to help support their family. So when they come here they are usually the older and don't have the confidence to learn. It's kind of like older people rely on the younger generation to help them with electronics. They just feel out of their depth. I used to teach a few people English for free on Tuesdays. Some teachers only speak English - but if you are older, you just don't pick it up that way. I speak Spanish as well, so I could easily answer questions and also give definitions and translate - that helps them learn the language a bit faster.
Most Mexicans will learn some English, however since a large Mexican-American/Latin-American infrastructure has developed in the U.S. its not always necessary (unlike in Mexico). Secondly most Mexicans rarely demand services in Spanish, but many companies and government will voluntarily offer Spanish services because they either make more money that way or are aware some government systems are complex to a foreign language speaker (note in large cities like NYC and LA, etc. there are services in many languages from Mandarin Chinese, to Russian, Filipino, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, etc.; not just Spanish). Third and finally its racist when you demand they speak English when they are having a private conversation (even in a public setting) among family or friends in their native language and someone demands they speak English. If they aren't speaking to a native English speaker directly it doesn't concern them and they have no right to demand a private conversation be in English. Its the same as a Mexican in Mexico that has no right to demand two Americans having a private conversation in English switch to Spanish. I have seen too many instances in real life (one is too many already) and in the news where American English speakers demand 2 native Spanish speakers speak English when the American English speaker in question was not a part of the conversation.
There is a term for how Americans think the U.S. is the center of the world and everyone should learn English. It's called egocentrism. Here around Houston, the majority of my friends are Latin. Even if you speak broken, half-azz Spanish, Latin people appreciate the effort and will embrace you...
I'm mexican but in the north is so much harder to go vegan :( my state is an estado ganadero so that means meat is expected in almost every meal, so keep that in mind, vegan americans coming to México ;)
Alright! I just found your channel and it’s encouraging. I’ve been to many places in Mexico and lived there a few time during the summers. I can definitely say, I absolutely have never had any problems. Nothing but people going out of their way to help me. Same experience in Honduras. 🙌🏾
im so worried about all these outsiders are coming to live here, i got the feeling that in the future we all going to be fighting to have the right to live here, I hope im wrong i dont want my country converted in a battle field
So happy I found you! I’m preparing for a move to the Nayarit region of Mexico this summer. I’m also vegan. I really appreciate you making these videos!
I liked your tip about the humidity and electronics. I am considering a move and have visited (SMA, which is inland and arid), but have not heard anyone speak about that particular aspect. And yes, I learned even going to Europe that propaganda does exist. People base their viewpoints on hearsay, personal experience- which is sometimes bad, and other things. If you visit a place and you encounter some bad drivers or have a bad experience then the tendency is to say the entire region or state or maybe even COUNTRY has bad drivers!... And it goes both ways. I enjoyed my visit but I did not find the Mexican people any more warm and friendly than other places. And even where I live now in the U.S. some areas people are more friendly than others, generally speaking. There is good and bad everywhere. And there are unsafe places and circumstances in Mexico unique to Mexico...but agreed, the extent of it has no doubt been exaggerated. I think the scariest thing to overcome is our fear of ourselves and taking a step that is a leap into the unknown. But- "it's what you DONT do that you regret" right?
Omg! Everything you mentioned about the culture in Mexico! We see eye to eye on everything you talked about. No one else had discussed humidity/electronics. Thanks so much for that tidbit! I hadn’t considered that.
yeah, in the rain season is a good idea after a very strong rain to do what she recommends, im Mexican and some electronics stop working, after a hurricane or big tropical storm and it rains for days.
Thanks so much for sharing sistar🧚🏽♀️ I am from NY and am planning to move to Mexico. I am going to watch more of your videos. I am trying to see what city to start in as a musician..any thoughts?
