You were WRONG about CULIACÁN, Sinaloa | Impressions of CULIACÁN, MEXICO | Mexico TRAVEL 2021 🇲🇽

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🇲🇽 CULIACÁN, SINALOA, Mexico - Welcome! In this 2021 Mexico Travel video, we’re once again in northern Mexico! I recently spent a week in Culiacán, filming 2 main travel videos and a 10 minute walking tour. Many people told me not to visit Culiacán because of the issues with the Sinaloa cartel and that generally, it wasn’t a ‘typical’ destination. When do I do typical?
Is Culiacán safe? Is Culiacán dangerous? Is Mexico safe? All questions regularly asked. But, take a moment to forget all that petrified immigrant garbage and consider Culiacán as just another city in Mexico. A novel concept, right? The people are BRILLIANT, the food (comida mexicana! sinaloa sushi!) is AMAZING, and the THINGS TO DO IN CULIACÁN are ASTOUNDING. By listening to mainstream media, you’re missing out on a spectacular Mexico destination!
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00:00 - Intro
02:09 - What did I think of Culiacan/People
04:06 - Food
06:43 - Grow some balls
07:52 - Polishing a Turd
If you're thinking about moving to Mexico or becoming one of the increasing number of expats in Mexico, your choices aren't limited to popular areas like Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Cancun or Puerto Vallarta. You might even be looking for off the beaten track Mexico. You might ask the questions, "Is Mexico Safe?" or, "Is Mexico dangerous. Sinaloa is a state that, granted, you'll need to be able to speak Spanish in, but the city and state has so much to offer, just as much as those other places!
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@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

This is the last video from Culiacan! What do you think about colonial centres masking what Mexican cities are really like? Controversial! CHIHUAHUA VIDEOS COMING FROM NEXT WEEK! *SUBTÍTULOS EN ESPAÑOL PRÓXIMAMENTE/SUBTITLES COMING SOON* You can check out the following if you like! - My website - www.thetaoofdavid.com/ Music used in videos - www.thetaoofdavid.com/youtube-music Merch site - www.thetaoofdavid.com/the-tao-of-david-shop Book English lesson - www.thetaoofdavid.com/book-english-lesson

@RodrigoMera 3 года назад

Yes, historic centers are not what the whole city is or lives daily. Historic centres are "gentriffied" but that's cool in sake of preservation. So many beautiful and historic buildings have been lost to neglect.

@JaimeBurciaga 3 года назад

FYI. You left the location of the video in Chihuahua.

@EnriqueMarq 3 года назад

Controversial Chihuahua videos? I can't wait. Mexican Normality/Abnormality??.. Mhh.. I think I kind of know what you are referring to.. Durango, Mazatlán, Culiacan, and Chihuahua are all Spanish Colonial cities, founded during the "New Spain " period of Mexico.. Torreón, I'm not so sure (maybe Lerdo or Gomez Palacio). Of those 4 cities mentioned, in my opinion, Durango has retained a larger "inventory" of buildings and casonas and other constructions.. Chihuahua was very similar to Durango until they destroyed a lot of the old houses and buildings in the central area. In the case of Durango (vs. Chihuahua), not only being far away from Mexico City but also being farther away from the U.S. border was a factor in retaining much more of the physical city as well as the customs of the region. In the case of Chihuahua (and this can be applied to all cities in Mexico) people seemed to consider the outskirts of the city as not beeing entirely part of the city, or at least the "nice part" of the city.. People have trained themselves to visually ignore/block any acknowledgement of those very massive and informal and REAL (because they exist and they are there) areas that are not aesthetically approved. As you mentioned, who doesn't like beautiful ("polished") San Miguel.. But the true Mexican nature (because Mexico is not Spain and it doesn't exist in 1700 or 1800 but in the present) is the Mexico that encompasses the whole.. Certain places don't hide that. A perfect example is Torreón, or Cd. Juarez.. People consider them ugly, just as many people in the North consider the desert "ugly".. And to this day, ugly in Mexico is synonymous with less Spanish, less affluent, less "polished". The North is "Rugged".. It is real. People live there,.. They live day to day.. Simple lives. Modern lives. The North is not Central Mexico, and is is almost another country compared to the Southeast. I personally love Northern/Northwest Mexico.. I am from there. I love it for what it is. It's quieter. It's rowdier. I love the intense light. I love the lack of humidity (in the case of Chihuahua and Durango). I love the people. The simple food (and there is great food, including great flour tortillas, but sadly getting lost with time. The people in Chihuahua will tell you that you must go see Periferico de la Juventud (the new and highly developed area of town) because that is what a lot of people consider "nice". It is mostly not. Mexicans (within Mexico) are almost incapable of seeing the beauty of the country without outside (European/American) validation.. It's great to see you venture into and enjoy real Mexico.

@franciscoalvarezmontero9504 3 года назад

Well said, there's more to Mexico than those parts with old colofrul colonial buildings, taken from a bucolic movie or novel.

@fredericktmiller 3 года назад

At the least they point to the heart. It's important for cities not to forget their hearts. It's a gradation between past and present, but I believe that most cities in the United States have forgotten their hearts, and memory of the heart might, I think, affect immensely transformed cities around the world. Tokyo area? Wow. I suspect that there has been more violence done to the heart of cities in the United States because the enrapturing of success. It's far more than racism. It's what the wealth leads to. So easy for the comparatively rich to forget. Forget what? In part what the centros historicos show. Poor Latin America. I pray that they hold on to liking being around people.

@jasonthompson2021 3 года назад

Preach it David, I feel the same way as you, I like to immerse myself with the everyday working people. I have been to Mexico around 50 times now and I still have not been to any type of resort. I just love to ride the local bus, walk down the streets and get me a bite to eat at a local mercado. I want nothing do or see that involves any resumblance of the US. Keep up the great work with the honest opinions.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Right with you on that one! Resort? What's that? Lol give me a mercado and local bus any day

@luisfernandez8491 3 года назад

Hey man!! Thank you so much for raising awareness to our state, appreciate your comments and hope you come again soon, greetings from Los Mochis👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

@franciscovidabajasur1900 3 года назад

I'm a "culichi" and have spent 29 years in Culiacán, we appreciate your kind words! Glad you had a welcoming experience and thanks for your visit & video!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

You're welcome Vida and gracias! Culichis are the best!

@ismaelmartinez9114 3 года назад

Sinaloa is rich not only because of the cartels. But it actually the biggest agricultural producer of the country and the main produce exporter. World leader exporter of tomato. Also exports fish, shrimp, beef, car parts and so on.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Gracias Ismael, isn't there an expression in Spanish, something like farm of the world? I might have dreamt it jaja

@alvarofavela2918 2 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 Sinaloa is known as the bread basket of Mexico or “el granero de Mexico” in Spanish

@crisandiola6087 3 года назад

I am from Durango Mexico but lately I been wanting to come back to live in Mexico and I'll work hard to accomplish this goal... thank you David!!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Listen to Belltown Daisy! jaja

@quetzalmexicanocomolosmaya6152 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 te recomiendo que reacciones a los 32 estados de méxico, en el canal de Grande méxico. Te encantara el video y te daras cuenta de qué tan grande y biodiverso es méxico, y no solo es pavimento y edificios este hermoso país.!!❤🇲🇽

@quetzalmexicanocomolosmaya6152 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 I recommend that you react to the 32 states of Mexico, on the Canal de Grande Mexico. You will love the video and you will realize how large and biodiverse Mexico is, and this beautiful country is not only pavement and buildings. !!

@MariaMarquez-ok4hf 3 года назад

Thoughtful and candid, as always! Your comments are fair and non biased, open minded and realistic. A video that compares experiencing a location to filming it will be quite interesting! No doubt there are even more differences between them than the obvious ones! Looking forward to that one, when you have the time! Happy filming today! 😊

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Not filming today, not in the mood! That's one of the differences! On vacation you're always interested to see things, today I have zero interest. It's exhausting. Some viewers seem to think its possible to include everything a city has in one 10 minute video. It's not humanly possible.

@MariaMarquez-ok4hf 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 Of course it’s not. Nothing wrong with taking a much needed break! Don’t let expectations, yours or anyone else’s, get you down or wear you out! After all, you’re a human, not a robot! And your work is always fantastic, no matter what!

@ThePfactr 3 года назад

I’m always impressed witH Ur mercurial, bouncy energy so absolutely enjoy kickin back mate 🍄☀️🍇🍉☀️🦋✨✨✨

@johnrussell5523 3 года назад

Thank you for walking the RU-vid “razors edge “ in order to give us a view of Culiacán that is REAL. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and would not hesitate to go there in the future.

@ThePfactr 3 года назад

Haha ya I appreciate tHat he clarified wHat “DC’s” are. I wouldn’t have gotten it.

@sebsbartone3347 3 года назад

You are more than welcome.

@ENRIQUELOPEZ-ve1hk 3 года назад

David, as a Sinaloense I am really happy and thankful that you are talking about this because many people from southern Mexico have asked me those stupid questions or commented about people from Sinaloa not working on anything else than illegal activities. I loved how you described it in this video and for that, again, Thank You David!!! Btw, I am from Mazatlán and you did a splendid job there with your videos and describing our city and our people!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Gracias Enrique! The difference in opinion and misconceptions among Mexicans is definitely something I've noticed. People often assume Mexican = knows everything about everything in Mexico but it's just like how I have misconceptions about northern England or Scotland!

@ENRIQUELOPEZ-ve1hk 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 yes!!! Specially because México is so vastly diverse on so many different levels, such as geography, bio diversity, historically, food (which btw we have the best in Sinaloa…lol) and people of course are not the exception. Take care bud! I follow you for a while now and “travel” throughout Mexico through your videos. Cheers!!

@brilliantbutblue 3 года назад

Love the realness, the grunge and the diversity that you bring to us through your lens. Appreciate all your videos and most of all your honesty. Cheers for another great wrap up on your thoughts. 👍

@L.A007 3 года назад

In Durango we are known for being cold and conservative. Not surprised about your impression of Durango. We tend to be slow to warm up but we're friendly and welcoming once you get to know us! There're individual differences of course.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

I think that's why I liked Durango, I'm generally pretty cold and dismissive as well! Durango people are bloody brilliant!! In about 3/4 videos time I'll be in Gomez P again and Lerdo!

@L.A007 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 Visit San Francisco del Mezquital where you can get to know the Tepehuanos,an indigenous group of people and take a look at the the Sierra Madre Occidental. Nuevo Ideal is a great place where you can find mennonite villages and cheese. Btw, Durango is known for making the best dairy products in the country. Queso Ranchero,mennonite,cream etc.

@pedrozatravel 3 года назад

I went to Durango, they were all awesome. A motorcycle club came into town and they threw candy at us and gave us tacos. I also really liked the Hamburgers in Durango.

@L.A007 3 года назад

@@pedrozatravel I'm glad you had a pleasant experience in Durango.

@TheNewTravel 3 года назад

Interesting thoughts in the "polishing a turd" section 😂 but maybe that could be said of anywhere, really? I'm sure average Londoner experience is quite different then the area around Buckingham palace

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

100%. I'm probably the greatest advocate for understanding the less polished side of London. Central London is a classic polishing a turd example!

@josemagana2452 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 naw that man knows also what his talking about.!!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Yes one of the few!!

@AlejandroLopez-ps7rp 3 года назад

BRILLIENT VIDEO! the goeditas and broth is a Ciliacan or Sinaloa thing, when I visited Escuinapa, I had no idea how to eat those things, so you're not the only one. Drone shots are very cool, good job! #badass

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

thank christ! Before coming here I read so much about mariscos and chorreadas (in reality I haven't seen chorreadas ANYWHERE!) but heard nothing about this broth situation! I make these mistakes so others don't have to LOL badass (serbian keyboard don't know where the hash is)

@ThePfactr 3 года назад

Ur adorable & very intelligent David. 1) Estoy estudiando español 2) quiero vivir parte del año en Mexico 3) tu material me ayuda mucHo amigo…. Gracias por todo ~Paige from Minnesota 🛼🛼✨

@Nicole-rj4xz 3 года назад

I’m subscribed and about to binge watch this channel 💯

@JK-tx2rz 2 года назад

Just found your channel and watched a load of your Mexico videos, your channel is awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

@shiroumxm2052 3 года назад

That aerial shot of Chihuahua city almost made me cry..hahahah Sometimes I regret I moved to Acapulco

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Haha just been filming some more aerials for the next 2 videos

@girodesentimientos 3 года назад

Thank you so much for talking about the truth of Culiacan, and Mexico. New sub!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

You're very welcome Gaby! Culiacán is awesome!

@JoeSmith-ym5rv 3 года назад

Interesting, I thought Oaxaca food was amazing! Loved Culiacán as well. I guess it is just a matter of taste. Most people who travel to Mexico love Oaxaca food. Great video!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

definite matter of taste and preference! I had similar with Japanese food in the beginning, I just found it bland and tasteless. Eventually it changed! Korean on the other hand.... I don't think I'll ever be a fan yet my cousin is obsessed!

@alejandrocervantes9070 3 года назад

Thanks for youre visit David, Warm regards from culiacan.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Gracias Alejandro!

@davidmag808 3 года назад

love the honesty of this youtuber ,the rest should be the same and stop saying everything is great just to get views because people will visit mexico or any other country and will realize the bullshitter youtuber was wrong lol you rock bro keep it honest like you do always.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Thanks David that means a lot. I mean sometimes I have to do an element of that fakeness but I think there's a limit. I would hate to visit somewhere expecting utopia only to find the opposite!

@brilliantbutblue 3 года назад

Well said @Davidmag Could not agree more with your comment👍

@jimmyhendrix4495 2 года назад

nice work!

@juliepalmer9293 3 года назад

You are a breath of fresh Air! Love your videos!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Thanks Julie!

@exactlywhatineeded 2 года назад

Aguachile and ceviche are the best thing to come out of all of Mexico. Culiacan is the best. Animo Culiacan!!

@elvaplascencia6810 3 года назад

I love your Impressions and your accent your Awesome young men. Watching from Arizona

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Thanks! I turn 40 next year! Not so young lol

@bajaboy29 4 месяца назад

Great video! I've been to Culiacan about 7 times now and a few of those times were with my kids. In fact, we were in Culiacan for my birthday in 2020 and the first two cases of Covid were found in Mexico. Go figure, they were in Culiacan and they were in quarantine at our hotel. It didn't stop us from having a great Leap Year birthday party. We were just there last weekend and filmed a video for our channel which should come out this week. In addition to highlighting the food, my buddy's rock and roll club, El Back, and the up and coming craft beer scene, I asked random people if they loved Culiacan and then why? The responses were inspiring and uplifting. So yes, the word needs to get out about Culiacan!

@colecrossen8057 3 года назад

Living in Torreón, I agree with what you said. People are afraid of being uncomfortable that's why they avoid the north but honestly they know nothing about it. Thanks for sharing

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Hey man yep totally agree!

@lewisgamiz7459 3 года назад

You couldn't say it any better, Thank you

@leonperezjoseluis7111 3 года назад

I really like this video, it's a pretty honest opinion, a lot of youtubers just show a few touristics parts of the cities, instead you show a normal life there and it's good, it's a different point of view maybe it's not so trendy like others but i like it, it give you information that might not come with more traditional videos

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Gracias Leon, that's always the intention. I've enjoyed Northern Mexico far more than videos I did in the south. I'm not a fan of these 'popular' destinations

@flirtygoddess 3 года назад

Thank you for highlighting all the beauty of our amazing Mexican States & cities; & for talking about the "not so pretty" aspects of Mexico 🇲🇽 in a non biased & polite way. You're the best! 👏 We love driving from Reno, Nevada to my hometown in Veracruz & never had any problems whatsoever. People we encounter are always super friendly & helpful; & the food is always fantastic! 👌 💯 😋 I hope you get better soon, best wishes. 🙏💙

@AHPSC 3 года назад

Your comments are spot on. Some cities ARE make-up on an ugly person, everywhere in the world. Keep making great videos and great narrative.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Absolutely, every city has an element of it, and I guess why wouldn't a government spend money to make somewhere look nice? I think I just notice the lack of contrast more in certain cities like Culiacan.

@kuate7773 3 года назад

Saludos desde culiacan🍅

@luissotob7996 3 года назад

Gracias por tus palabras y hablar con sinceridad de tus impresiones, espero regreses pronto y disfrutes de la comida, la hospitalidad de la gente, los atardeceres de Culiacán y de Sinaloa en general. Las tortillas de maíz sí son buenas, pero recien hechas a mano (hand made) 😉 Que estés muy bien, éxito en todo.

@grissarceo 3 года назад

Hi David, it’s always nice to see you and listen . Your comments seems to nail the vibe of that particular place that you visit. It’s real everyday life, no just foreign tourist friendly. There are gems hidden not for everyone I might say. See you in Chihuahua and please please pretty please try sotol, it’s better than mezcal

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Omg I might see if I can find that! I'm filming the Chihuahua video after work on Monday. Thanks man! Is it available in bars or can you buy it in shops?

@grissarceo 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 you can buy it definitely in licor stores, it’s like tequila over there!!!

@salfordruffryder 3 года назад

Hey mate another belter! But can we talk about you taking a pigeon out at 10:25 🤣🤣🤣

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

LOL pigeon killer!

@elbb1 3 года назад

Totally agree with your comments David. 👍

@mjc42701 3 года назад

I have found someone else that uses that expression "Polishing a turd", so true but most of us are average people who have experienced rich and poor in our own bubbles, I agree it is universal but like you said David, it doesn't mean you can't look for and find real gems the the shitty area's either.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

god know where that saying came from LOL. It's the same everywhere though, why wouldn't investment go into the nice areas!

@karig1994 3 года назад

I can make flour tortillas and corn from scratch, ur right about Durango my mother is from there so learned how to make the flour first, my daughter likes corn tortillas more but my white American husband prefers the flour.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

I guess you have the best of both worlds!

@lesleymcshanemitchell9651 2 года назад

Travelled all over Mexico for 37 years Never had a rude word spoken to me. The kindness of the people is 2nd to none. . The put upith Grngoe's/a's with amazing tolerance

@Mr.AlfRojo 3 года назад

Thanxs to your words of my City, I hope in Chihuahua you enjoy the City. In Culiacán always You will be welcome. 👌

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Muchas gracias Alfredo! Culiacán will always have a special place in my heart, like Durango does!

@alvarofavela2918 2 года назад

Sinaloa is known for having delicious food and yes, it is very different cuisine from the rest of the country. Most people only know food from Oaxaca or central Mexico because that’s where they go and are afraid to venture out and visit Sinaloa because it has a “bad reputation”. I’m from Sinaloa and I love the regional cuisine of my state and don’t much care for most of the rest of Mexican cuisine.

@davidostrowski679 2 года назад

I love this Alvaro, I agree. I was in Oaxaca a few years ago and I have to say the food was average in comparison to Sinaloa (and other areas in the north). I remember I flew from Torreon to Mexico City and had gorditas there. I was like WTF is this! It was diabolical compared to Coahuila/Durango food. I'm definitely with you in that I'm a northerner when it comes to food! I'm looking forward to returning to Sinaloa, one of my favourite and it was a pleasure to be there.

@alfredoenriquez2455 3 года назад

Thank you for good comments about my home town there's more good people than bad ppl u are welcome any time u want to come back 🐕👍

@lauraguerra6450 3 года назад

As ever, great observations! From the flour tortilla to how colonial areas feel fake in some places. I believe that in many cities if it wasn’t for those colonial areas, it’d be hard to know you are in Mexico. Especially in the north where most cities were planned and built more with an American inspiration than Mexico’s. Maybe that’s why they are over emphasised? By the way, flour tortillas make sense in a few dishes: burritos, home-made quesadillas, sincronizadas and machaca. For everything else (tacos included) corn please!!!!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

YASSSS! I definitely couldn't have tacos de camarón with corn tortillas, and burritos omg absolutely. It definitely feels weird in these northern city centres, I'm like WHERE'S CENTRO HISTORICO HUNS? Ok there is one but it's just not the same. Chihuahua feels so much like a Texan city like Dallas!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Do u fancy some chimichangas when I'm in CDMX lol what are they JAJA

@lauraguerra6450 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 why not fajitas? jajaja

@alvarofavela2918 2 года назад

The most delicious taco is el de carne asada en tortilla de harina…period. Corn tortillas are disgusting

@SuperMarcoPolo7 3 года назад

You should check out Reynosa, Tamaulipas my family is from there and is just across the border from McAllen, Texas in the US

@hectorruiz6206 3 года назад

Back soon to Culiacan 😊✌

@fredericktmiller 3 года назад

We exist! Is it easier to affirm that in Mexico? I fired off a comment that will never be read to a minister who gave a list of what evangelists should remember and I suggested that touching someone and assuring them that they exist might be a good first step for many. God became one of us according the the pretty churches I'm glad you show. What other religion does that? It's real. I see a correlation in your approach. Whatever you believe. I can't touch you online and would that matter? Feeling the affirmation of existence differs from searching for whether it exists or what negations of ourselves we create. Not even Muslims have Christmas and Easter. Us. I enjoy your northern Mexico videos!

@ACoupleofDrifters 3 года назад

We DREAD hitting that imaginary line where flour tortillas suddenly become scarce-to-none! LOL! Aside from the taste, we prefer flour over corn because they are more pliable, making tacos somewhat less messy to eat. Enjoy the city of Chihuahua - we absolutely LOVE it there! If you visit the Pancho Villa Museum and enjoy it, then a visit to Hidalgo del Parral, where he was assassinated, is recommended. Pancho Villa aside, Parral is an absolutely LOVELY town and is worth a visit for a few days!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

The imaginary line! I was filming in Cuauhtemoc today and you'll see in that one I have absolutely reached burnout. Unfortunately won't be filming anything else in Chihuahua as I go back to Torreon on Tuesday

@ACoupleofDrifters 3 года назад

Oh no, you poor wee mite. Rest yourself and take it easy for a bit when you get back to Torreon. As for what you said about "colonial centres masking what Mexican cities are really like", we've found this to be true of Pueblo Magicos too. You don't have to walk too far from the prettied-up central area before you get into the reality of how folk live...and that is not what most folk want to see. In many cases people don't have the time or inclination to venture beyond what is being "sold" to them. People have romanticised views of known "touristy" places, this is true of every country.

@ellvis6897 2 года назад

Hi David hope you see this we love the vids. A couple of fellow brits here who also hate gringo locations I can tell our thoughts align hahah, weve just got to Mexico, where would you recommend for places completely off the stinky tourist trail? Wel be visiting Culiacan for sure. Thanks alot!

@davidostrowski679 2 года назад

Hey! Definitely Durango, Torreon, Zacatecas and SLP, however the latter 2 are slowly becoming more and more gringofied! Oh also Chihuahua!

@ellvis6897 2 года назад

@@davidostrowski679cheers we appreciate the reply! Will look into them all and probably just head over there! I see Durango is super close to sinaloa too! Cheers for the entertainment!

@ellvis6897 2 года назад

Durango and Chihuahua now on the cards! Any experience in Oaxaca? Thinking about skipping it if it's gonna be full of Europeans and rooftop bars and all that shite

@EnriqueMarq 3 года назад

No Absolutely Mames! Chihuahua Teaser at the beginning..

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Haha videos coming next week! Earlier if I get time to edit more than one!

@worldwidebear1967 3 года назад

Good to see you are recover from illness. 😎

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Just about! Still got a tough and mucus problems. How attractive lol

@worldwidebear1967 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 Yes very sexy...lol

@sergiopacheco2939 3 года назад

Sinaloa, durango chihuahua and the like formed what used to be Nueva Viscaya, and was conquered by Nuño de Guzman. The natives here were nomadic, unlike the established natives in the south with a complex society, hence the sporadic settlements/ cities. But in el fuerte, you have fortresses, architecture, buildings dating to the 16th century. Sinaloa also has a strong American presence. Los mochis was founded and designed by American Albert K. Owen, an adherent of Albert Kimsey Owen, an utopian socialist. There were American colonies there.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Hey man I had researched all about Mr Owen and was going to talk about him up the memorial hill in Los Mochis until whatever illness I had struck me down. It will forever be the lost video. I read something about the train line being considered to transport cattle from Kansas to the coast at Topolobampo!

@sergiopacheco2939 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 It's an internet history. My father's side is from that region. Unfortunately there's not much left of the historical sites with the exception of the parque botánico and a few museums. Last time I went there, I saw this guy selling used books in front of a big white church, downtown Los mochis, and saw very old books in English, of collectible ed editions, about adventures, pirates, literature, etc. I fancied they belonged to American settlers..

@Hector29067 3 года назад

Vengase a Saltillo Coahuila, visita el museo del desierto la sierra y muchas cosas más veraz que te encantara saluos

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Gracias! Pasé por Saltillo en un autobús una vez, pero desafortunadamente esta vez lo más cerca que estaré es ¡Parras!

@EnriqueMarq 3 года назад

Polishing a Turd.. 😄

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Haha I don't know where that came from

@brettd3206 3 года назад

You've eaten most of the regional cuisine of Mexico, but I've never seen any mixiotes. I just found them in Cuernavaca and I'm afraid it's going to become a staple food during my time here. Today, she had 3 types made up, so I got one of each. carnido, pollo, res. Each is "lovely" in its own way and all are soooooo tender. I believe it's more of a central Mexico dish with possibly Aztec roots, so you're unlikely to find any in Chihuahua. I'll continue my gastronomic search and apprise you of any new developments.

@teresar9226 3 года назад

Love's Sinaloa

@Gorge1070 3 года назад

Yes you are right northern Mexico feels like another country. Corn Tortillas are difficult to get in the north , I feel tex-mex food is a variation of northern mexican food. You know there are a lot more cultural similarities with the southern USA than with the rest of Mexico, even in the spanish more people use english words than in the rest of the country. Its a shame you couldn ´t come back to Monterrey this trip because is the third largest city and the only one that hasn´t make it on your cool channel ! Another thing is that I hate when people say for example that burritos aren´t mexican; of course they are they were invented in Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Haha I used to say that about burritos! But since day 1 people have always told me otherwise! The flour tortilla dislike comes from supposedly Mexican restaurants in Europe which are just tex-mex. Flour tortillas galore!

@quetzalmexicanocomolosmaya6152 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 the burritos are frome the state of (SONORA) MÉXICO..

@sergiopacheco2939 3 года назад

I lived in culiacan for 8 years, and I mostly had corn tortillas. However, the flour tortillas seem more popular in ahome, Los mochis, etc. In la Sierra, passing Badiraguato, hand made corn tortillas are a staple in home, not flour. Plus in culiacan there are tortillerias in every corner lol

@altoclef6197 3 года назад

Interesting take, and very much one I agree with. It's hard to encapsulate the "soul", so to speak, of a place so little-defined and unsung like Culiacan. How to romanticize it? Tourism pamphlets don't begin to cover it, it's not the setting of noteworthy literature or major films, and it's not by any means glamorous. Still, there's a definite beauty to the complex social fabric of so many people simply existing together, going about their daily lives. A fascinating culture that forms with its inhabitants, with a tightness that I consider signature to most Mexican cities. There's a story begging to be told there.

@josemagana2452 3 года назад

Hey David how many decades do you think it will take for people to View Mexico such as it itruly is. (Beautiful good bad and in between) or in your honest .Opinion human beings in our planet will always need to knock someone so they can feel better about themselves or at least on this side of the water.! Reason I say that there is by far other less fortunate countries and no one hardly ever mention.s. them. good bad or in between.You are amongst the few peoples . opinion I really respect.

@errolriojas1632 Год назад

You need to visit Monterrey. The biggest city of the northern Mexico. Beautiful city

@davidostrowski679 Год назад

I was there about 3 years ago. Wasn't really keen to be honest lol sorry

@JoseAntonio-ng5yu 3 года назад

Culiacan is actually quite safe in this times. However, it is currently a big hotspot of covid, even more than Mazatlan, so be careful

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Agreed amigo, I felt that when I was there. In fact the mysterious illness I had in Los Mochis may have been my second bout of covid. I'm still not 100%

@dancingwithnacos 3 года назад

What! Flour tortillas are great and delicious, but you have to take them with Northern Mexican type of food, which has more European influence, and they have to be fresh made. I grew up eating them at home made by my mom. You don't mix southern food with flour tortillas.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

There's no contest! It's because supposed 'Mexican' food in the UK (which isn't Mexican at all) always uses flour tortillas. Burritos, fajitas, chimichangas (whatever they are). For me flour tortillas are tasteless, I might as well just use bread from the supermarket!

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

I was thinking, you've got a point. Al pastor on flour tortillas? Camarón on blue corn tortillas? Both sound so wrong!

@lauraguerra6450 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 i agree but for the pastor: pastor gringas are much better with flour tortillas 😋

@pulsatingsausageboy2076 2 года назад

It’s not really a misconception. All of those things are a part of Culiacan. They’re just not the ONLY things that happen there. It’s a beautiful place and most of the people there are nice and friendly. Make no mistake about it though, it’s a very dangerous place where A LOT of blood has been shed.

@davidostrowski679 2 года назад

well said pulsating sausage boy lol

@bodyloverz30 3 года назад

You need to travel with someone to film you.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

That would be my idea of hell. I've done 5 years by myself fortunately not long to go before a return to a vaguely normal life

@bodyloverz30 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 But the best videos now have 1/2/3 people involved: this includes dinning channels as well.

@MariaMarquez-ok4hf 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 I agree with you. You’re quite capable and produce information packed, lively, and riveting videos on your own. Another person would take the magic and uniqueness away! Other solo RU-vid travelers make great videos as well. But of course I think yours are the best! If it works, don’t fix it!

@rompiendocadenas4253 3 года назад

My Question is the time you are in Mexico you feel unsafe gracias saludos cuidate..

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

No I have never felt unsafe, even walking at night in Iztapalapa CDMX!

@alvarofavela2918 2 года назад

As a northerner, I am appalled at your opinion of flour tortillas. I could eat flour tortillas all day, every day. I hardly ever eat corn tortillas; they’re gross and they’re for southerners.

@davidostrowski679 2 года назад

That's the wonderful thing about Mexico, there are different tastes for everyone. I was probably being dramatic in this video jaja, I don't hate flour tortillas, I mean, I eat them no problem, just my preference is corn.

@israelamaro9591 2 года назад

I'll refer this video next time someone looks at me sideways when I mention that Oaxaca isn't all it's hyped up to be.

@davidostrowski679 2 года назад

Omg i'm in total agreement!

@JoseRamirez-rh3jd 3 года назад

The images in the intro are a from Chihuahua, Mexico!!!! Chihuahua is beautiful and should give it the credit for images!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙏🙏🙏

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Yes I'm in Chihuahua and this was filmed in Chihuahua. It says Chihuahua on the screen!lol. The next 2 travel videos are from here. Currently in production

@sebsbartone3347 3 года назад

I dont like flour Tortillas either with all due respect to the south of Mexico in my opinion i prefer Northen Corn Tortillas, yes there are diferent ,its really a shame you didnt try for the traditionaly soft Beef Tacos in Culiacán of course in street Taquerias

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

How do you know I didn't I don't film everything I do lol. I had a few tacos from taquerias they were good but always drowning in piles of unnecessary lettuce haha

@sebsbartone3347 3 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 jajajaja i Believe you,I hate Lettuce in Tacos the original ones have tiny sliced purple onion as well as sliced Cabbage for me those are delicious. Enjoy Chihuahua dont forget to try Discada Tacos and Carne con chile colorado.

@JaimeBurciaga 3 года назад

Can you make sensitive demotarizable videos unlisted and share the link on Patreon? So you can give your uncensored opinion.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Good idea!

@brilliantbutblue 3 года назад

Yesssss please👏👏

@la_veroynomas 2 года назад

😂 CORN ALWAYS. Dont even ask about tortillas vs pan w menudo ... then menudo also RED OR WHITE (WHITE DONE RIGHT IS GOOD BUT HATE WHEN RED IS TASTELESS) 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@davidostrowski679 2 года назад

CORN FOREVER!

@mydizzymelody 2 года назад

People over hype the cartels. Also, the cartels are in ALL of Mexico. I’m a culichi, and yes, our food is right up there with Oaxaca. Try our tamales, they are different than the rest of Mexico. Also, our frijoles puercos are the best.

@davidostrowski679 2 года назад

Yes! Total overhype! I should be back in Sinaloa later this month but probably Los Mochis. I was there briefly last year but really sick with bronchitis and possible Covid so I wasn't able to film. Probably a good thing as at least this year more things have reopened. Looking forward to that comida sinaloa!

@mydizzymelody 2 года назад

@@davidostrowski679 La comida sinaloense es muy deliciosa! Try la conserva de papaya and the tamales de elote and tamales de puerco (pork) estilo sinaloense. The bistec con papas is so good too. I can go on and on! LOL!

@elmikis8649 Год назад

Big lol

@mariobeanz8 Год назад

Go today lmao

@miguelbanuelos5151 3 года назад

Los Ángeles (city not the general area) un polishable. It’s always a turd. May look nice but the smell is still there.

@Vancouver_Dan 3 года назад

I am glad that you are willing and able to share your perspectives on some of the the less travelled areas of Mexico! However, if I want to go to a sketchy neigbourhood (with garbage on the street, cracked sidewalks and electrical wires hanging from buildings), I can (sadly) do so in my own city. I hate to be contrary - but I enjoy vacationing in the "polished turd" areas. I respect that the residents have taken pride in their community, want to preserve the colonial architecture and present their best face to the world (plus, I think they get some $ help to pay for paint from UNESCO and local tourism boards). On another note, while I am being contrary - don't slag Oaxaca! I vaguely recall that you had a bad experience there that I think tainted your perception. It is a world apart from San Miguel and Tulum (don't forget Ajijic) - where expats go to create enclaves that involve minimal engagement with Mexican culture. Extranjeros in Oaxaca, for the most part, are there to experience and celebrate the local cultures. Oaxaca is also lucky to have many young Mexicans who are there to learn about and contribute to the culture and cuisine. We witnessed many celebrations, parades and posadas in Oaxaca - they were not staged for tourists (in fact we stumbled on a few where we were the only foreigners in sight). All the music, dance and performance (and fireworks) we saw was the result of locals celebrating life. And the region surrounding Oaxaca is unbelievably rich with cultural diversity. I have to say that the Sunday mercado in Tlacolula was one of the most interesting experiences I have had anywhere in Mexico (sharing a collectivo to get there with a guy who was transporting a mannequin added to the fun). We did not see or hear any other English speakers in Tlacolula (in fact, there were many indigenous speakers). Oaxaca has loads of pre-Hispanic history (Monte Alban, Mitla), amazing food, mezcal, gorgeous mountain weather and was the home of Mexico's first indigenous president (Juarez). What's not to like?

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Yes vacationing absolutely, I would be the same. But for longer periods I prefer the 'grit'. Haha maybe one day I will return to Oaxaca and 'do a San Luis' ie spend more time and explore the state!

@KrishMod520 2 года назад

The Sinaloan Cartel make tons of money from tourists visiting Culiacan, so of course it’ll be safe!

@tereflores5469 3 года назад

Que te pasa ! Los burritos con tortilla de trigo son. Deliciosos y las de maiz tambien estas muy pero muy mal cuate!!!!

@JohnnyLawrence293 3 года назад

i am sure you would have a different opinion if you visited when it was under siege a couple years back ha

@estebancarrizo2155 3 года назад

you can say that to the U.S when shooting events happened or Terrorist attacked, that apply to every place, his all video was about to not focus on the bad event of every place in the world, every single country has its own past, so let's see em with new perspective bro.

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Probably not. I grew up in London

@davidostrowski679 3 года назад

Exactly amigo, nowhere is Utopia!