Why I Left Querétaro, Mexico 

When I watched this video back for the final time before uploading it to RU-vid, it felt like I was watching someone else's life. Reality is still sinking in, but it feels so good to share this news with you & please know how grateful I am for our community. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of my journey so far. Cheers to the next chapter 🥂

You never outgrow your need for adventure. At 70, I asked myself “If not now, when,” and I left my lifelong home of Nashville, TN, USA, to move to San Miguel de Allende… alone. Haven’t regretted it for a moment😊😊

So happy for you two on your next adventure. I just turned 71 almost a month ago, donating most of my things, and selling my house in NY in the spring. This is huge and a bit daunting at times because I'm doing it alone. I've always wanted to move to Mexico and it's happening! I go to Las Vegas in December for my consulate appointment. I lost my only child, Trevor, 3 1/2 years ago at age 27. He would be 30 now so you two were born around the same time. He gave me his blessing back then so I'm going for it! I wish you both the best and hope to see more great videos.😊

My move to Mexico has been put on hold, (at least for a year), as I lost my wife 5 months ago. All my/our plans to watch sunsets on a beach have evaporated. I am still sorting out what I want to do with the remaining time I have left on this earth. I applaud you for having the courage to uproot and move somewhere new, totally out of your comfort zone.

This has been perhaps my favorite video of yours. So honest and personal. Hope you guys are loving your new home and I can't wait for the first apartment tour!!

Alex, this is probably your best video. It’s so heartfelt. Anyone who watched your videos back a number of months ago could see the sparkle in your eyes when it came to **L. Congrats on your move!!

We’re so happy for you both! Looking back and having regret is what pushed us forward to move here! So glad we were able to meet and of course we’ll keep following your new adventures. ❤ the Lopez family!

Your story makes me recall my own move to Guadalalajara in 1980. It was a solo drive cross country from NJ to the Texas border and a formidable trip from Laredo to GDL. There were no autopistas back then; just a long and lonely Hwy 54, one lane in each direction that stretched on for hours in the middle of nowhere between some of the cities on that route. It took about eleven hours. I knew that I was getting nearer to my final destination when I started to see rooftop tv antennas in pueblitos along the highway. The road lacked good signage but the antennas were an indication to me that they were in range of receiving broadcasts from Mexico’s second largest city. I was probably less than 50 miles from my arrival. Good luck in your new home !

Can't wait to keep following along on your adventures! (literally and figuratively)

Good for you keeping it fresh for yourself and viewers. I can't imagine staying in one city forever, esp in a new country. I've been in Qro for 1.5 years and move into my new Puebla apt Nov 1. So excited. I love change. Thanks also for subtly and artfully telling us your new city instead of stringing us along for days. I hope you love it. I'm sure your content will remain top notch. I'm looking forward to learning about Guadalajara.

Here's to getting outside the comfort zone! Great video!

When I watched your recent trip to Guadalajara, I saw a special twinkle ✨ in your eyes! I had a feeling you would fall in love and end up there! Guadalajara has a lot to offer on so many levels. Can’t wait to see your adventures unfold! Congratulations! 🌻🍾🌞

YES! I'm so curious about Guadalajara! I've heard a number of opinions and thoughts that are all over the board! Beautiful, heartfelt video! You may not have teared up, but I did! ❤

Good for you! When you feel the need, you gotta do it. Guadalajara is your next home? Wherever it is, best wishes in your new city!

This is so exciting! I can't wait to see what Guadalajara has in store for you guys!

Wanting an adventure! I’m with you. I’m 75 and getting my temporary residency next month and starting my adventure in Mexico. Your videos have been a breath of fresh air and an opening to my own adventure ahead. Thank you Alex, may your path be filled with good adventures and precious memories of the days gone by.

😱😱😱 you're moving to my beautiful Guadalajara 🙏🙏🙏 best wishes Alex and I'm just waiting for this day by day adventure.

There is nothing wrong with having an adventure. The beautiful thing about being able to work virtually is you can "adventure" anywhere with a connection. Guadalajara is gonna be great!

Congratulations! I’m 40 years older and ready to move to Jalisco too, bu😊t lake Chapala. Your honest videos are good for all ages!

Glad I got to see you both before you left. I'll definitely miss you guys and hope the move went smoothly. All the best to you🤗

Change is a good thing... it's like a new Star ... felicidades,for the big step and buena suerte

I am so proud of you Alex! It is very healthy to move out of your comfort zone. That is how we grow emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. You are still very young and this is the time to challenge yourself and grow. You have plenty of time to “Settle Down” long term when you are older. I wish you and your husband Much happiness. ❤🎉🍾💃🏻

I'm 80, Sunday October 30th I'm leaving my US comfort zone and moving to Ajijic. The adventure continues.

Go for it! Fill your life with new adventures. Have fun getting out of your “comfort zone”. Life goes by too fast. Make memories ❤

How is the international food in GDL? One downside of Queretaro is that there's limited options for things like Thai, Chinese, etc.

Really well done video. Glad the move is keeping you in Mexico. Looking forward to seeing how you think GDL compares with QRO. Was in GDL many years ago, yet to visit QRO. Hoping to make the move solo to Mexico in a year or two. Hardest thing is figuring out where to go. Best of luck on your new adventure.

Congrats and all the best in Guadalajara! I will miss the Queretaro updates, with all the videos I have felt like I know it despite only having been through it once. Still, anyone who has followed you the last few months could see your heart was pointing to Guadalajara and a new adventure. Have fun!!

Great video! Nostalgic though. I am happy for you both to continue the next chapter of your adventure!

Can’t wait to see your coming adventures in Guadalajara!!!

I think Guadalajara is a great move for you. I also love Queretaro, but GDLis so much more. If CDMX is the NYC of Mexico, Guadalajara is definitely the LA. So much cultural richness. I love GDL.

How did I know this was coming? Jalisco is a beautiful state and Guadalajara has so much to offer. I hope you enjoy this new adventure! On a side note, I’d love to know what moving company you used!

Enjoy your travels. I love Queretaro and the people.

Thanks for sharing and good luck in your new city!

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It's less about where you live in life than how you live your life. You are making a move for all the right reasons. Best wishes, as always!

Wow, I so needed to watch this video. Haven’t seen your vids for a while and just now this one suddenly pops up. It’s after 2 am and here I am watching your vid. I’m getting ready to sell my house of 20 years in California and moving out of this state. Daughter and her fam moving to Texas. My plan was to move with them to stay close, but have not been feeling the urge to invest right now, at least not in Texas. Mexico has been calling me for many years, and why I found your channel in the first place. I’m first generation Mex American. Single 58 yo female. Father from Michoacán. I’ve traveled through Mexico several times and love it. It feels like home in many ways. It keeps pulling me back - especially now that I’m moving but don’t have a place yet to move to. Watching this video and hearing everything you said, gave me goosebumps. Texas is so close to Mexico. Just wow. Feeling it might be time to just do it. Just wow!! Your excitement and embrace of current shift/changes happening is contagious. Sending hugs from California (but not much longer) 🤗💐 Viva la vida! 🎉

😁Awesome! Welcome to Guadalajara!!

CONGRATS!!!

I’m emotional watching this! The songs bro😭 Soo proud of you for making the leap into this new adventure. Lots of new memories & experiences await. XO

Excellent video, I think it describes well how important it is to adapt to a new country, a new lifestyle, my beautiful state of Queretaro is the best state to live in, I hope you have a nice stay in Guadalajara, and never forget to return to Queretaro... greetings from Los Angeles, CA...

I KNEW IT!!! You have been raving so much about GDL that I was expecting a move there sooner rather than later. I will be there in about 2 weeks.

Best of luck on your new adventure. I have only been to the big G twice and that was about 40 years ago and I liked it a lot. I have seen tons of videos and it has changed a lot and for the better. I know you will both enjoy your new home.

Yay! Gonna get to see you compare QRO and Guad! Perfect.

Sad to see you leaving QRO but I appreciate all your content as I work through my move to QueretaLove

2:54 nothing wrong with the way that sounds totally understood

Yay You!!! Can’t wait to see what is next for you!

Let’s go! Excited for you on your journey. I moved to Mexico this year and absolutely love it!

Alex, very recently came across your channel and am loving it. I immigrated to Mexico several years ago and have not looked back. I've watched other channels about moving to/living in Mexico and have not been super impressed until yours! Maybe it's because you are a writer, you come across in a knowledgeable and easily understood fashion. As a side note, I have a friend here who teaches English via on-line classes and does well. Together with his long-term (retired) roommate they are able to live quite comfortably. Best wishes on your new adventure 😉

Wow! I want to move also! I am in my stupid comfort zone but its killing me! Congrats!

Good luck wherever you land!! We will be waiting for your next adventure!

I actually bumped into her as she was moving in. I asked her, Why Denmark? She said she loves windmills, who am I to judge. Welcome to Denmark Alex!

Great video. New place, new experiences, new adventures. Looking forward to seeing your new digs.

Congratulations on the move, Alex and Taylor! 😀 Guadalajara......... I knew it! 😉 Looking forward to following your adventures!

Im so excited for you and Taylor! I’ll let you know when I’m in your neighborhood!

Beautiful Queretaro, great video..!!

It sounds like you're living life to the fullest

Good luck on your move to GDL. When we were your age we moved every 6-years, not planned,it just happened. We left the U.S. about 2-years ago to Playa del Carmen, but after visiting Rio De Janeiro Brazil for 3-months this summer, we decided to live there every summer for 4-months and PDC the remaining 8-months. As retirees, its exciting to live in 2 countries a year. Well enjoy your new adventure in GDL. No Regrets!

I wasnt quite sure about watching the video, glad I did at 65 I live thru other peoples lives, no regrets. I cant wait to see your, (scratch that) OUR new home. LOL

I'm going to a tango festival in PV near the end of January, but will have a few days in GDL. Really looking forward to GDL. It sounds amazing! Not so sure about a city of 4MM. But exploring is what the trip is about. Little chance our paths will cross, but who knows? I have enjoyed following you two in QRO, which seems to offer so much. Sorry to see you go, but hey, there are a lot of old videos I haven't watched yet. Best wishes in your new adventure. Looking forward to your vlogs as you discover GDL.

Cheers to new adventures I wish you guys the absolute best..

Evening Alex, another great video, but a few moments in to it I was thinking "Oh no! They can't be giving up on Mexico?" So relieved to see that's not the case. I'm so happy with life on the south side of Mexico City. Great to know you are staying in country and I look forward to the next videos.

Thanks so much for the videos and the wonderful info you share with all of us. Anyway, I know you're not in Queretaro anymore, but I had a quick question to ask you. I recently visited and want to return for a longer stay. Can you recommend any good Spanish language schools in Queretaro where I could study on my next visit? Much appreciation for your help.

We get so comfortable and happy in our spots right? We have similar journeys … and at the same time. I’m moving from Playa to CDMX because i met my soon to be husband here in playa … and well I love him. He’s a doctor, and works for IMSS and can’t leave just yet. I’m keeping my place here in playa but omg I’m moving to CDMX full time. It’s a bittersweet moment isn’t it. Girl I feel you right now 😍

La posibilidad más probable se confirmó cuando vi la escultura de la estampida y los arcos amarillos. Disfruté casi seis meses allí después de pasar 5 meses en Colombia. Hay mucho que hacer en la ciudad y también hay muchos mexicanos de otros estados. El camarón que duerme se lo lleva la corriente

I will say this! Life is never about where you live, but how you live. I have lived in many places, and can speak from experience! I find it ironic how you are leaving because you were to happy and comfortable in Queretaro. People are never happy with what they have until they loose it, which seems half ass backwards! I am 60 and have lived in some places as long as 30 years. If you find a place that you are comfortable stay there and live life for the experience. You can stay somewhere and change without ever leaving!

We miss you already!

Welcome to Guadalajara 🙂

congrats love!

It seems as though you may be headed for Guadalajara, Mx. That is the place I plan to retire (when I do finally retire.) Guadalajara checks off ALL of the major boxes on my list.

I'm not really sure what that video was all about but good luck in your new spot. Your QRO apartment hunt was one of the first vids I checked out before deciding to move to MX. I narrowed it down to QRO or GDL but after landing in GDL I know that was the perfect spot for me. I did go to QRO this year and the vibe there was very different than the warmth and welcoming nature of the people here. Interested in hearing about wherever you end up

Good luck in Guadalajara. I wish you the best. Mexico is enormous and you have 32 states to enjoy and explore. Best wishes ❤

When I saw the video title I thought, "Oh no. "Alexa is tricking us with an attention getting title, like many other youtubers do." I'm glad my thought was wrong, and unfair. I'm 78 and am now getting rid of all my "stuff" and selling my house so I can move to México. Haven't decided on full or part time, but I need the adventure. Even a bad decision is better than sitting in my house, alone and bored. I look forward to watching your next adventure.

We didn’t get to see you say goodbye to the dog that always came to visit. ☹️ But in all seriousness good luck on your new adventure.

You go girl, no regrets! I am celebrating you today. 🤙🤙👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥💥💜💜💜💜💜💜✨💫🎉👋👋💐💐

But where are you moving???? Guadalajara???? Please let us know…thanks so much for all your honest sharing. I’ve really enjoyed your channel. The world is a big place and there are so many places to explore. Good for both of you to take this courageous step!!! Look forward to the next part…

I understand; I move every five years or sooner sometimes.

You have beautiful glowing skin. What's your routine and procedures?

I'm only halfway thru the video but I'm going to guess she is going to Guadalajara, where her friend lives. I'm just guessing. Update: I just read a comment that confirms my guess.

Your best video ever; you revealed depth and sincerity!!

Adventures are good for the spirit. I know how you feel; I have a travelers spirit, I always want to move.

I am just watching this big news! WHAAAT?!!!!!

It does not matter where you go in the world, the only real changes in your life come from within.

Well good for you and Taylor but where did you move to and how did you choose that location over another??? Buena suerte amiga.

Bienvenidos a Guadalajara 🎉🍻👌

Welcome to Guadalajara!! 😉✔️

Where are you moving, i didn’t hear it in the video? Have fun and enjoy 🎉

I totally get why you're moving...i am about ready to relocate, too. You are too young to settle in 1 spot. I feel that way and am 72 young. Maybe see ya in PV.

have y'all gone through the process to become Mexican citizens? naturalization takes 5 years. i ask because if so, you could go to Spain & get that citizenship in a much shorter timeframe. having a Spain passport, too, would give you even more options.

WOW good luck. I kept thinking this was a spoof video. I hope you find all you ever want.

Well shit i just got here and was looking forward to running into you guys and buying you a couple margaritas, oh well, queretaro's loss, guadalajara's gain?

My wifey and I are looking forward to your future adventures 😍😍

Wow, i can't believe you're moving! I haven't seen one of your videos in almost a year. I don't know what's up with RU-vid, it just buried you for some stupid reason. The next thing I know you're moving! If I would have known I would have asked you if you let me sub-let your place! That way if you guys didn't like wherever you ended up moving to, you could always have come right back! 😊😁😉

Can’t wait to live Guadalajara with you 😁

I love your spirit for adventure. I love to learn and grow and sometimes yo have to GO.

Chick, you is BOSS! In so many ways. You beat your face out on camera like a pro! Outstanding makeup.

Congrats on the move!

where did you MOVE TO?!?!?!

Your video come at an interesting time in my life. I've lived in my current apartment for five years and on Staten Island for 48 years nd New York City for 52 years. I am leaving my apartment for sure and perhaps Staten Island & NYC. I really planned to move, anyway, in about two years. This is just sooner than I planned. My long term plans are to travel to Mexico & the Philippines. So this will be an intermediate move. One of my big problems is my three cats. Two of which are Hurricane Sandy survivors.

First 😊

Eventually we all sit down to a banquet of regrets...