Making friends? Speaking Spanish?? Finding an apartment??? When it comes to moving to Mexico, what concerns do you have? Leave a comment & let me know!
@@1EQUALS-INFINITY I'm not in the dating scene here, so I don't really know! Sorry 😬 my best suggestion is to try to connect with people as friends first at meetup events.
I live in the US since 2000 , in saint louis mo, but I was born in ezequiel montes queretaro, in a small town called villa Progreso, just about 10 kilometros from bernal, my dad owns a pizza place named,"Prontos pizza" and I would love you to come visit with ur friends ,and enjoy a delicious pizza or calzone. It may not be a fancy place but the view is beautiful., you can look at it in Facebook or Instagram, BTW I'm being watching all of ur videos,
Hi Alex, You mentioned in an earlier video that there's a expat community that meets regularly. My wife and I are in Queretaro for 10 days this November to explore a possible move there (we were there two years ago and really enjoyed ourselves). Perhaps we could drop in and ask some questions about neighborhoods, lifestyle, etc. Keep up the good work! Garry and Tina
Years ago, while studying medicine in Guadalajara, I discovered that an unintended consequence of falling in love with a beautiful Mexican girl who spoke no English was that my own Spanish speaking ability dramatically increased. I also came to know the ins and outs of the city far more than my fellow American students. The best part though was that I found my soulmate who became my wife and mother of three beautiful girls. ❤️ BTW, great video and great advice !
Such a beautiful story! Thank you so much for sharing, Jo. Yes, falling in love with a native speaker is hands down one of the best ways to learn a language!
Welcome to Queretaro Vieen: I hope you are having fun looking around, and eating some great meals. Call if you need anything, or if you want to get together for a cup of coffee 408-373-6155. Check out the facebook group Queretaro Walkers. One of the members in this community started it a week or so ago...This week they are walking to Hercules. A truly wonderful community with a lot of street art. Neither Michell nor I will actually be there this week, but there are over 50 people. Good way to see new things and meet new people. Welcome
Thanks for watching, Laura! A great place to start learning Spanish is finding a professional tutor via italki for 1-1 online classes. I find working with a tutor really helpful for staying motivated...just learning on your own is tough!
I have been to Mexico twice, but I haven't been to Queretaro yet. I love Mexico so much..! Alex I feel how much you love living in Queretaro, Mexico. I also moved to Canada a few years ago. I totally agree with what you are saying in this video..! Thank you for the RU-vid algorithm to come to your channel! :)
yep! I've fallen a few times while walking in my newly adopted home of Chiapas, Mexico. I learned to keep my eyes on the ground in front of me. Thanks for the tips!
Great great points! And thank you for shaming the “cheap-creepers”! After 10 years of living in Vallarta and now returning to CDMX, I agree with all you have said! Question… would it be useful for us to share our current move details with you? We are doing the pack and move thing… this is my 7th international move so I know what the insanity can be. Let me know and happy to share deets with you. Keep up the great work.
Hi Alex , being able to meet people is the most important I think. I’m planning to retire in Mexico or Central America in the next two years love your videos there very helpful thanks so much.
Great channel Alex! Very informative and helpful. I am planning to spend the next 6 months in Mexico and your videos have moved Queretaro to the top of my list!
I like the central location in the country--great for traveling! It's also a big city but not too big. In one of my first videos on the channel, I broke down the various reasons I think it is such a good city for foreigners.
Nice work, keeping the list tidy and not too rambling. I think you got the highlights, IMO. One thing I might add is that not all of us are going to (ever) look in a bar for a friend, so I didn't really end up watching the video you linked in your i card... but perhaps, in my case, a local yoga class, a library where events might take place (like readings or work shops)... even then, that's simply a place to start. After you make an initial contact, whether it's a bar, coffee shop, yoga class or library, what next? Did you find "trouble" with other ex pats not responding, or perhaps showing an interest, then not following through? Or were you referring to making friends with locals? Anyhow, good video containing some great points. Much appreciated.
I need to change the teaser for that card because, while that video does highlight some of Querétaro's best rooftop bars, it also has some really solid tips for making friends including popular meetup groups 🤓
¡Hola Alex & Taylor! Great tips we all can use, will use them on my trip to Q in july. I try to remind myself "baby steps"!! When you get out and walk tell yourself to make your daily goal to great others as you pass them. Hola, buenos dias etc. sounds simple but it will help get you on your way to resetting your mind that your in Mexico! Also when I go to a cafe, market, oxxo, etc. I tell the person in spanish "I am learning spanish" it instantly lowers expectation of my ability to speak/comprehend spanish and it breaks the ice. ¡Cuídate!
Thanks for watching, James! I love your suggestions to greet people & let others know that you're learning the language 🤗 it sounds like you have the right attitude for living in Mexico!
It’s awesome that more and more people from US and Canada are moving to Mexico but I have to get used to when people abbreviate the names of Mexican cities 🤷🏻♂️✌️ Que transas 😀
Great episode with awesome tips! The more I watch your videos the more interested I am in make a trip to that area. One question I have and you may have covered this already, but how is the city in regards to being pet friendly? I have a 5 year old chocolate lab that if I was to travel with her it would be nice to know. Thanks for all your wonderful tips and information. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦
How hard is it for a single older (over 50 lol) women with a small dog to assimilate. Are there Expat groups for my age group. Also, my Spanish is not great - one of the very first things I want to sign up for are Spanish language classes - in person - are they readily available in Queretaro. I had my heart set on Bucerias for relocating this winter after a year of research but it has gotten out of control with expats - no availability and super high prices. How does Queretaro in comparison? I will start binging your videos - I came across you on the Tangerine Travels site - that was a great video. Thanks so much!
They are very different. Madrid gets a lot of international tourism while that industry is just starting to grow in Queretaro. That has a huge impact on a city.
The rain that has been happening the last month or so definitely isn't common for this time of year. The rainy season usually happens later in the summer/early fall. At least, that's been my experience since moving to Queretaro!
