LIVING in MEXICO as an EXPAT | A Day in the Life

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LIVING in MEXICO as an EXPAT | A Day in the Life // If you’re curious what living in Mexico as an American is like, then this episode (which takes place in one of the best places to live in Mexico) gives you an idea of what living in Mexico as a foreigner is like. I’m an expat living in Mexico and call one of the best cities in Mexico home: Queretaro. Thinking about moving to Mexico from the US? Check out one of the most livable cities in Mexico & see for yourself what living in Mexico in 2020 is like.
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@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! Are you considering living in Mexico as an expat? If you're interested in moving to Querétaro, what else would you like to know about the city? Let me know!

@chrisventer3060 3 года назад

We are but maybe in a few years this virus has shut down our area , we are from Vancouver Island Canada and ready for retirement 😊😊😊😊

@sarahdahn4688 4 года назад

Wow I LOVE that plant market!! Those flowers 😍 dinner looks good, great guac. Enjoyed seeing a day in the life 😊

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! One of the best things about living in Mexico is being able to afford to eat avocados every day haha 🥑

@ericktellez7632 3 года назад

Having great guacamole in Mexico is just a fact of life in here lol

@laurenfitchslagter508 4 года назад

Love this! The shots on the streets makes it feel like I'm really there

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

You'll have to visit once it's safe! Thanks for watching, Lauren 💕

@alexwittman2204 4 года назад

I hope you enjoy this day in the life vlog & get a better idea of what living in Mexico as an expat is like 🇲🇽

@susanwittman6963 4 года назад

Post pandemic, I will be there!💕

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Yay! I can't wait for you to see more of Querétaro 💕🇲🇽

@juanmjimenez1884 4 года назад

That might take years.

@acajudi100 3 года назад

I lived in Acapulco as a second home from 1962-2013. The earthquakes and hurricanes were the deal breakers, but the city is beautiful, and the people were super nice, and I was super nice to them, as I am with all non beggars.

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

I haven't visited Acapulco, but in the pictures I've seen, it's breathtaking!

@aimeepaterson4423 3 года назад

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. Thank You For Sharing. KEEP ON THRIV,ING, Alex.🌹

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Aimee!

@cerartist1 4 года назад

I love your content, because I love MX, especially Merida. One gentle suggestion. I cannot offer expert editing tips, but I wonder if the music is a little too dominant over dialog at times. Looking forward to more.

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thanks for the feedback, Lenore! This was the first video where I overlapped the music & talking parts. I will make a note of your suggestion for next time. Thanks for watching!

@coding4tacos 4 года назад

Awesome video! What a plant market! Mexico is so cool

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! The plant market is for sure one of my favorite places in Querétaro 💕🇲🇽

@BlackState3 4 года назад

So glad to find your channel

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

I'm glad you're here! Are you thinking about moving to Mexico? 🇲🇽

@genaroignot3332 3 года назад

Great video Alex

@colbywittman7489 4 года назад

I wish there was more fruit in this video. But still, that flower market 😍

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

More fruit: noted for next time! Thanks for watching! 🇲🇽💕

@garo52 3 года назад

Beer and Tacos!!!! Woohoo!! Comfort food 👍

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Yes, so good!

@genaroignot3332 3 года назад

Takecare guys

@DemskePaul2017 3 года назад

Love your videos. I've been in Mexico for 3 years now. One suggestion: when you add music to your videos I can't hear what you're saying. Perhaps just raise your voice in the mix. Discovered you thru Tangerine Travels. Thank you!

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback! I will keep that in mind!

@josephquillian2866 3 года назад

A delightful video! My partner Jorge, our dog Buddy, and I will move to Querétaro City in May of 2022. That sounds far off, but it will be here before we know it! In the meantime, we will continue to visit a lot. In September we visited the Sierra Gorda for four days and stayed in a great cabin - the town of Pinal de Amoles is lovely! We visited again in November. Jorge (originally from Puebla) and I (originally from Dallas) will most likely rent a home in Zibatá or Cumbres del Lago when we move down. We will come back for a visit in April. In Spanish my name is Pepe. ¡Saludos desde Dallas, Texas!

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Joseph! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the video. I don't think it's ever too early to start planning your move to Mexico & I'm so excited that you're going to call Queretaro home. Oooo, I absolutely love the Sierra Gorda & am hoping to buy a car in 2021 so I can spend even more time out there. It sounds like you already know a lot about Queretaro, but please let me know if I can answer any questions for you about living here.

@josephquillian2866 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Alex. Call me Jody (I use that more than Joseph - and, of course, Pepe in Spanish) We will be buying a car in Mexico. In April a real estate agent is going to show us some rental homes and apartments in a few different neighborhoods in Querétaro so we can make up our minds as to where we want to live when we choose a home in 2022. Jorge and I are retired elementary school teachers. We have also taught ESL at the college level. For 11 years now I have worked as a Spanish English court interpreter - I love this career. In Mexico we won’t work unless we want to - and then it will be mostly volunteer work. If you need any help with your Spanish, don’t hesitate to email me: pepequill@att.net Spanish is my life! Jorge and I have been together for 29 years. :-) Pepe

@CourtneyTheExplorer 4 года назад

Aw love this one!!! 💛💛💛 more day in the life’s please!

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thanks, Courtney! This video was fun to make & I think I will definitely do another like this one soon 🤓

@dianaapo3776 3 года назад

Next video idea: Please compare Queretaro vs Merida! Thx

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Thanks for the idea, Diana!

@valeriehaskins7238 4 года назад

This is so interesting , I have been coming to Mexico for the past year

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thanks for watching, Valerie! I'm considering sharing more "day in the life" type vlogs in the future 🤗

@chrisventer3060 3 года назад

Looks beautiful there😊😊

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

One of the most beautiful cities in Mexico, Chris! Although, I might be a TAD biased 😜

@juanmjimenez1884 4 года назад

Very nice video 😉👍

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thank you, Juan! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🤓

@caroleekuchirka6218 3 года назад

The city looks very wheelchair accessible. I would really like to come to cadetto and wonder if my observation is accurate. If you read these comments and reply to me I will really appreciate it. My husband and I have traveled all over Mexico and love it. Thanks so much

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

It's very flat & the sidewalks are very well-maintained for Mexico!

@bananapatch9118 3 года назад

That guac looks awesome !

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

One of the best things about living in Mexico is affordable avocados!

@julioalvarez4481 4 года назад

Will have to go to those restaurants when I go back home to Queretaro! Awesome video, where was that plant market? May need to stop by

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Hi, Julio! The Mercado de las Flores is right next to the Panteón Municipal Cimatario. It's only about a half hour walk from the city center. I am so glad you enjoyed the video & would love your thoughts on what else I should show in Querétaro! I know you're interested in seeing some breweries 😊

@gorgon4061 3 года назад

Just one comment, when foreigners from more developed economies move or try to move to Mexico they’re amazed on who cheap it is for them. It’s is not cheap for the average Mexican. Do you think foreigners are causing prices for many things to go up?

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

I think in some city's that is the case. Foreigners should try to learn as much as they can about local prices especially when it comes to things like renting an apartment so that whatever they agree to pay won't price locals out of their neighborhoods.

@mariamar2114 3 года назад

nice video, suggestion to guacamole you can also put cilantro.

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Maria! Yum, I love cilantro. Recently, I saw someone put pomegranate seeds in guac. Would you ever try that?!

@papawgotagopro 4 года назад

Thank you for your hard work, I know how it isn't easy. I just found your channel and subscribed since its a familiar theme to my channel. Queretaro is on our short list to visit as we explore potential retirement locations. As soon as circumstances allow we'll be there with our GoPros! Jeff (Papaw)

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Hi, Jeff! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you enjoy your time in Querétaro. It's a lovely city & while I'm not sure what you're looking for in a place to retire, I think it has the potential to tick a lot of boxes. If you have any questions about the city, feel free to reach out. All the best, Alex

@erikaavalos1619 3 года назад

Hello,.. Im the owner of el Marlincito thanks so much for Your comments we wait you at our new address independencia 54 you Will love it

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Erika! We love El Marlincito!

@McCannon21 3 года назад

A person from another country moves to the USA, americans: he is an immigrant. A person from USA moves to another country, american: I'm an expat.

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

I appreciate you bringing up this point because it's something I've thought a lot about since moving abroad.

@DavidCoxDallas 2 года назад

does Uber in Mexico not use your phone's GPS coordinates to find you? here, street address only plays a role in reaching the destination &, as you're in the car, you can verbally direct the driver to the specific spot where you want to get out.

@aloluxyy 4 года назад

I am from Mexico Querétaro ._. Yo soy de Querétaro._.

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! Queretaro is beautiful & definitely one of the best places to live in Mexico!

@edurnerobles9377 3 года назад

Que bonito !! 🇲🇽🤗👏!! Soy de Querétaro tengo Uber por algún día necesitas Servio! English speaker if you need one for your friends or family I Will love to take you anywhere!

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Qué cool! Muchas gracias por ver, Edurne!

@TODOMATIO 4 года назад

I would love to move to Mexico I’m single though and converted w my safety. I have a remote job (thank you Covid?), so now I’m free to go anywhere I wish. I was initially considering Greece or Canada... would like to live on the cheap so I can save up - as you know US is crazy expensive and I already pay the highest taxes on income (due to me being in CA). But not just for that honestly - I’m jaded in living in the US. The lifestyle. I’m ready to try something else.

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

I've lived in Mexico for three years now & absolutely love it! The affordable cost of living here has helped me to gain financial stability & switch from teaching English online to freelance writing. If you're ready to try something else, I can't recommend Mexico enough 🇲🇽

@ericktellez7632 3 года назад

If safety is a main concern, try Merida, its not only the safest city in Mexico but the second safest in North America, only behind Vancouver, Canada IIRC.

@christopherbranski1720 3 года назад

I’ve spent the past six months in Mexico City (with side trips to Guadalajara, Oaxaca, Bernal, and Queretaro) and I was never once concerned for my safety. Not once

@MrDbhouston 3 года назад

Taylor is a man of few words.

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Ha, he can be!

@laurayale369 3 года назад

Is Q mainly a cash city or are credit cards widely accepted? Do you have a Mexican bank or use a USA bank?

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

I do not have a US bank account, I use my Charles Schwab card to withdraw cash from the ATMs. You can pay for a lot with a card, but I would never go without having any cash on hand like I do sometimes in the US.

@y2vvilliam 3 года назад

Is everyone wearing mask outside like Mexico city?? Or is it less like Puerto Vallarta?

@alex-wittman 3 года назад

Hi, William! In the city center, the majority of people are wearing masks when they're out & about.

@jimmygorgiev9379 Год назад

What does ‘AlexnotEmily’ mean? Why did you choose that name on instagram? Just curious…lol

@alex-wittman Год назад

My first name is actually Emily, but I've always gone by Alex!

@journeytosimilarity3366 4 года назад

I enjoyed the video. I want to come to Mexico and stay for three or four months. Do I need to purchase a round-trip ticket for my flight to get approved for the visa?

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

I have never been asked to show proof of a return ticket, but when you go through immigration, they will ask you when you plan on leaving. The date you give them (usually, a specific month is enough) should be within the 180-day tourist visa limit. Thanks for watching & I hope you enjoy your time in Mexico!

@doriscorrea5827 4 года назад

Hi Alex, I am enjoying your videos of Querétaro. I am planning to retire soon and Querétaro sounds like a place I would like to live. Could you suggest the best neighborhoods for a retired single woman? I would appreciate it. Thank you!

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

Hi, Doris! It really depends on what you are looking for. I have only ever lived in the historic center & absolutely love living here with all the cafes, restaurants & shops within walking distance. I know other expats/retirees really like the Juriquilla area. I have spent some time in Milenio Tres & think that is a nice are with lots of amenities and still not too far from the centro. I am thinking about investigating some of the other colonias in the near future since this is a question I've gotten a few times. Hopefully, I will be able to provide more information in the coming months. Thanks for watching!

@doriscorrea5827 4 года назад

@@alex-wittman Thank yo so much for taking the time to provide me with an answer. I am hoping to visit as soon as we are allowed to travel. Thank you for your videos and the information you provide.

@alex-wittman 4 года назад

@@doriscorrea5827 you're very welcome! Thanks so much for watching 🇲🇽