As a Mexican, I would never laugh at someone who tries to speak Spanish or make fun of them. Most Mexicans try to help foreigners.

I woke up at 3:30 AM. Couldn’t sleep, too much on my mind. Saw you posted a video and thought might as well visit with Cartess. Part way through the video “😮The Donut Box” arrived. A quarter of a donut! Your reaction, I could not stop laughing. I just laughed and laughed and replayed it a few times. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅 Priceless!!!! Thanks for the laughs and keeping things in perspective and real.

Your transparency is refreshing and much appreciated! So many content creators show a glossed over version of life abroad and it can be very misleading . Everyone isn't built to handle the struggles and adjustments which is why they give up and leave. Happy to see you mention these things and showing they can be overcome.

Cartess is so humble. That's why I enjoy listening to him. He's my friend, in my head.

Good on you! I started watching your videos when you and your family were in Medellin and I'm glad to see you all are doing well. Doing deep "on the ground" research is CRITICAL when looking for a place to relocate. Also, even though people decide to move abroad to save money, live a better life, etc, it's hard to get rid of the "I want/need to impress my friends" mentality. People look at an apartment or house and think "yeah, but won't nobody be impressed by this, so I'm not interested". It takes some time to shake that mindset and focus on what makes YOU happy, not what makes other people (who won't ever come visit anyway) happy. And I totally get the feeling of being a misfit here in the US. There are many times when I think to myself that I just don't fit in here in the US. There is a "place" for everybody and I can't wait to find mine!

The the half-a-dounut 🍩 situation...had me cracking up 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂! What we parents go through 😂😂😂😂! Love your honesty in this video 👍🏾

Please note when Cartess says "family is everything" in Yucatan, he's not talking about the typical conservative idea of what "family" is in the USA. In Yucatan, "family" also means anyone who is important to you, whether it's your best friend, neighbor, doctor, store clerk, etc. And "family" also includes LGBT+ members. As a matter of fact, it's the LGBT+ expat community that made Yucatan a favorite destination to visit and move to, and they are the largest group of expats in Yucatan today and are the leading group that helps charities and refurbishes and saves historical homes. So, don't worry about racial, gender or sexual discrimination in Yucatan. As an American of Yucatecan decent, I can assure you the vast majority of people in my homeland will treat you with respect and only expect the same in return. It's part of our culture and heritage. Thanks Cartess for another wonderful video! 😉👍

Unfortunately you arent the only one who can say "should of..would have could have" but you are making decisions now👍.my friend made great financial decisions.worried about everything.said when she was in her 80s she'd enjoy life.she died pretty young without enjoying herself or her family never had any fun at all taught me a lot..she wanted to move to Mex but never did

I have missed so many family members birthday celebrations due to work😢

Blessings Cartess! This is unrelated, but couldn't find the video you did about driving in Merida... Perhaps you could do a quick video on shopping for a car... Maybe ride along with someone as they are looking for a car. What's the price of a new car?

Cartess, the stress level here in the US is palpable! If I were you, I would come back, go to the wedding and get back as soon as possible. Not to mention the prices here are off the chain!

You see? Mexicos love has engulfed you. When your girls are at University; maybe even the Autonima; fellow students will ask them: ‘Eres Americanas?? ‘ And yoir girls will respond: No- Somas Mexicanas’ Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

This was an AWESOME video! Literally have my residency appointment at the Mexican embassy tomorrow morning ✨

Great video Cartess and your points made so much sense. I really enjoyed it and you are so comical. How long is it going to take you to eat that half donut? You are really making it stretch..🤣😂

I'm glad you and your family found peace 🕊️. Peace and safety is Everything 👍🏾.

So proud of you Cartess. I watched your journey and even had the pleasure of meeting. You picked me up at the airport. It was Feb. (horse and buggy) It's funny. It should be on your email. Anyway, I stayed at one of the hotels that was inside of the Mall. I loved it. I felt so relaxed. Someone said Merida is a garden of peace. It was for me the 8 days that I was there. Trying to speak Spanish I just froze. Hopefully, I'll do better next time I come to Merida. Thxs for sharing. 😊

Great video! I love living here too.

Cortess, thanks for your transparency.

This is a great video and so real for so many.

Are you planning to visit other parts of the country now that you're more settled? We just relocated to CDMX after scouting several places in MX before relocating here in August. Also, thank you so much for sharing Haley's mental health journey. Black ppl need to more open about mental health struggles bc it helps others and reduces the stigma. I appreciate your authenticity and openness. I'm that misfit/waco, lol. And yes, make friends with locals!!! It's a saving grace.

This is one of the best expat videos I've seen. I appreciate your transparency on real life experiences.

Good talk, Cartess👍

You are right on the mark with your comments. It is so refreshing to see it. There is a "High Society" in Merida, but you do not have to buy into it unless you want to. I have spent many days and weeks in Merida over many years. The native Yucatan people are lovely, friendly, caring, and helpful. Yes, there is a big difference in "scheduling" services, deliveries, and trade work from what you are used to in the USA, but you are not in the USA. Merida is safe with fresh and healthy food, cheap cost of living, and affordable housing or rent. They offer excellent and contemporary utility services. The hospitals and Doctors are top-notch, with many options for healthcare and dentistry available. Nursing in Mexico is a good deal behind what you find in the USA ( actually very antiquated) but you will be safe because the Doctors REALLY earn their money by being available to you 24 hours a day. I am right behind you in getting there as fast as possible.

Love and appreciate your transparency , oh yes many of us made poor financial decisions and had to pay later . The good part is learning from our past and aiming to do better . Blessings to you and your family for taking a leap of faith to change your futures ❤

We all make mistakes friend. God knows I have and still continue to make mistakes. Take care and God bless you and your family. 🙏 Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in the Yucatan Mexico. 🇲🇽✌️

Cartess, this video was very humbling and transparent. You provided a wealth of information while sharing your journies with us . I am so appreciative and thank you for this video. Blessings to you and family.

You are so right. We all could have made better financial decisions in our younger years.

inspirational! I had a savings and took a year and a half off. now i have to build it back up since finding out where i want to be

Thank you for being so open with your life and sharing it with us. The truth is what people need, to remind us that nothing is perfect and that even when living in a beautiful country like Mexico there is no guarantee that your life will be smooth sailing all of the time. That it takes time to get used to a new country and its customs, and perhaps a different lifestyle than you are used to. Thank you for the great advice!

No Sunday Night Live but this was a nice substitute. Great talk Cartess. 👍🏾

One or two friends is blessing. Yes deep friendships is something I am seeking. The financial burdens and lack of empathy here is real in USA.

Thanks Brother!! This is a Great Video 💯💯💯 So Truthful Content 🙏

I am sure you have grown closer to God an more thankful to the blessed life you have had and you know what is important in life. You are a truly blessed man.

Thanks for sharing. Happy you found your place in Mexico

😂😂😂 That's sad a half a doughnut!! Hilarious

Cartess, I love, love this video. It gives me hope. Also I want to congratulate you on everything you have done and accomplished. Que Dios lo bendiga!

Good to see you Cartess and very happy your doing so well. You helped me and I'm sure you are helping many others . Great content.

This has to be one of the best videos I've seen on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing experiences.

love your candor....listening....heading south in next mo.

Thank you Cartess for doing what you do. Tremendously appreciated! I am on my way! Be there soon!

I'm so glad things are going well. Your awesome! You are a very mellow, sweet guy. And life sure does throw some curve balls to everyone, everywhere. Especially in a different country.

The way I hollered when you open that box. Let me just say, thank you for your transparency…I am now where you were…I love your intention and mind….even your tone is so loving for us to accept the message you giving. Knowing we all are healing ourself. I can’t wait to get there , meet you and work with you. I will set up a call with you before end of year… I need help on. Setting up course and will be able to pay for consultation…p.s. how is lady with the stroke doing. Sending her love and everyone you touch grace in the process.❤️

I agree with an earlier comment; its nice to see someone be transparent and take responsibility for past decisions. Life abroad is not easy and not for everyone, but your videos can definitely give people an idea of what to expect.

Wow man. You made some really good points. I was seriously considering medellin but im also remembering that feeling of constanlty being a target and the homeless and drug addicts and prostuites in the park ect. I also was in Merida briefly and it was much more calm. At first it didn't really resonate with me because of the circumstances I was in. But you're making me reconsider it. It seemed like the only places that I got to go was staying in the apartment by myself on Christmas and New Year's which was miserable or going to that Walmart near the downtown area so I didn't get a chance to really explore the city

I definitely understand your videos I was with you when you did your family move to Colombia and that's connected me to your videos🌄🦍❤️

Always great stuff, you’ve changed my mind! Hope to find something between Merida and Valldolid

Thank you Sir for your honesty. Many, many U.S. citizens are in the same situation as you were and worse and yet you reassessed your situation and made a change. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 and may God bless you and your family.🌺🌍🕊️

I think I want To give it a try. I will link up with you. You seem to have all the answers. I respect your advice and your opinion.

I’m off sugar so I was just watching the donut after a while

Great video

I appreciate you sharing your experiences Cartess. We must learn to forgive ourselves for financial decisions of the past. We are socialized to believe that money is the key to living a great life floss'n with expensive possessions (debt slavery). Been there done that, never again! I'm looking forward to moving and experiencing Mexico and in the process of planning. Your descriptions of Mexico remind me of my past life living on Maui. Once acclimated I realized that Hawaii is very slow which allowed me to decompress but it also taught me a new type of patience. I'm so looking forward to my future, living a slow life in retirement and preferably close to a quiet not so touristy beach town to decompress once again.

I have been watching you for a while Cartess. I always look forward to your videos especially the rental tours. You doing great and looking younger if i must say. Take care and keep winning

Hi Cartess, I sent you and your wife an email a week ago. Happy to see you all thriving abroad 🎉

Thanks!

I'm trying to get there soon. Everything is for sale. I really appreciate this thurough chat about how all that "life" stuff was dealt with. All those unknowns that live rent free in my head feel less looming. You've given me a sense of , "...It'll all work out..". Appreciate you!!

OMG, so sorry to hear about your daughter being diagnosed with S. I appreciate your candidnes and I wish her well. I wonder whether what she has is really a nutritional issue, hidden traumas, etc. Again, I wish her well.

Very good video. I loved it

Thanks! Great video. Truth to the teeth

Hey brother C, good to see you again. Go easy on the pizza and bacon, not good for the heart. Want to see you around for a long time. You have no idea how you empower us, and encourage us to be the best we can be. Thank you.

You do a good 👍 Job.....

Probably your best video ever. Very interesting hearing your journey. We’re already living in the Lake Chapala Mexico area for going on 5 months. Weird that we both had medical emergencies since being here, when that was generally not something we’d had in the US. I do have one personal question I wanted to see if you’d run into before. Not related to immigration. We have our Temporary Residency. I’m just wondering what would be more cost effective for us, joining your group or booking a consultation?

The check out line at the Market sounds a lot like Hawaii . They call it "talk story". it's part of their Culture to 'chit chat' . it's social bonding and there's nothing more important , everything else can wait . I love that .

Your Honest, and that's the beginning of righteousness.

They saved you only a half a doughnut and they were not even going to give you that!!! Wow, dude!

Making mistakes, we all have made them. The point is to learn from them, share to help others and grow as a person.

Mexico is the place to live and the USA the place to work, sadly, you need to continue to work for the things you need (slavery ). Socialize while you shop, eat fresh fruits, vegetables, meat etc. Quality of life is priceless!

Mr C thanks for sharing transparently. Our family has dealt with similar mental health challenges for a young adult. It's set us back but she's healthy and stable now and we're progressing forward now. Would you share about how you get the psych meds in Mexico?

My husband and I are moving to Merida in the spring of 24' for 7 months until our house is done in Chelem. We cannot wait to leave Florida! So looking forward to everything being different! I hear 'Is it safe?" everytime I tell someone we're moving to MX....it's ridiculous that people want to ignore what is on the news every day here and in every city in the US...Crime, Corruption, mass shootings & Racism! I don't have time to educate everyone with all the research I've done on Mexico and what a beautiful place it is (we had a difficult time choosing which area to live because there are so many beautiful/safe areas. Is it safe? ....yes very safe if you take the same precautions you would take living ANYWHERE. (We don't hang out until 3am and we don't do drugs) People in general in MX are more caring and compassionate then in a lot of countries Everyone is on a hamster wheel in the US chasing something they think they need...and once they get it they need more or something else. They don't appreciate simple things in life. Thanks for your honest feelings and sharing your journey and experiences.😊

The perpetual vendors on the beaches of MX I do not miss. It is VERY RARE here in Portugal

Spanish tutors,homestay options and classes daily

min 28:00 prices relative to the context you're in and not relative to where you're coming from 👍👍

Great video! I thought you were required to have medical insurance?!!

Really appreciate your transparency bro! Very interesting video! I'm sorry to hear about your daughter being diagnosed with schizophrenia and how she hears voices, self-harms, Etc. From my experience and understanding is that it's actually a spiritual issue as much as it is a mental issue. Therefore, the voices that she hears are actually demonic voices trying to get her to ultimately destroy herself. Jesus Christ Set Me Free from that and He can do the same for your daughter. I highly encourage you to look into that, bro. God bless you and keep up the good work!

O yea you can live a real nice life in Mexico!

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Oh my goodness! What do you think of Mazatlan compared to Merida? I'm coming down to look in April.

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People need to realize their ability to utilize and practice geographic arbitrage for a better quality of life.

How much does it cost getting a condo to rent there I don’t want a house because it’s just me I prefer a condo

That's nervy to share that you squandered your money. 🤷🏻‍♀️. I like your videos. I'm thinking of Mazatlán. I'm going to fly down to look.

Buenas tardes, How can one schedule a tour with you?

What made you go to where your at now?

How long did you live in Amelia Island, Fla.?

I think Mexicans move to the US because of the opportunity to make more money to send back home. The cost of living in MX is considered low for the average American, but not for the natives because the wages are so low.

This joker gonna give me a half a donut im crying, yall wrong for that lololol

Cartess, I am in the US and I don't fear going out in public. I encourage you to avoid allowing the media to scare you the way it scares us about Mexico. I plan to move abroad but I honor the sacrifices of my ancestors made in the US. I also don't allow fear to guide my decisions. We never know where life will take us...back to the US or somewhere else. Love to you and your family.

Do you still do, or at least teach others, web design and online marketing?

When moving abroad to a place like Mexico 🇲🇽 is there a requirement to pay 100% of income taxes in Mexico?

Isn't that something! When Colombians come to the US they don't want to help poor Blacks of America and no one believes in giving back to us here. We give back to them when we overseas but everyone forgets about Black America and take away our jobs, etc. I hate the double standards. I do believe in gratitude and sharing but give us a break!!!

DID YOU SAY YOU USED TO MAKE 60,000 A YEAR😂😂😂LIKE THAT WAS A LOT OF MONEY 😂

I NO YOU REGREAT IT BUT CANT AFFORD TO COME BAK😂😂😂PEOPLE ALWAYS THINK THE GRASS IS GREANER ON THE OTHER SIDE😂😂BUT ALL YOU HAD TO DO IS WARTER YOUR OWN😂😂😂

THE WORST DOCTORS IF ANY😂😂CANT DRINK THE NASTY WARTER😂😂YOU CANT BE SERIOUS. JUST TO SAVE PENNYS ON YOUR KNIKLES😂😂IM A NEWYORKER IF YOU CANT MAKE IT HERE YOU MIGHT AS WELL JUMP OFF THE BRIDGE😂

An hour of rambling?

Have you ever been stopped by Mexican cops for an alleged traffic violation and expected to pay a bribe? So many KZfaqrs talk about it.

Stop telling poor black people to go to merida they will starve how can you go to a place with no money you need to tell the whole truth the police here are tough and sometimes you need to pay them off most people don't speak spanish what are you all doing and all your youtube channels need a business permit to work they will catch you and you can go to jail