The DARK TRUTH about why AMERICANS LEAVE MEXICO

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The DARK TRUTH about why AMERICANS LEAVE MEXICO

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We estimate about 50% of expats who move to Mexico end up leaving within a few years. These are the 14 big reasons why.
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In the 2.5 years we've been living in Mexico, we've seen lots of expatriates (aka expats or immigrants) move here but ultimately leave the country. Although these expats did their research, there are certain dealbreakers that caused them to go back home.
If you're considering moving to Mexico in 2020, we encourage you to watch this video to get a realistic perspective on the major reasons that cause an expat to pack their bags and move away.
These are some of the things we discuss in this Mexico vlog:
- Is Mexico safe to live and travel?
- Can you get by without speaking Spanish in Mexico?
- Dangerous experiences while traveling in Mexico
- Property rights and rip-offs while living in Mexico
- Violence and danger in Mexico
- Is Mexico safe or dangerous in 2020?
Here's an article we reference in the video titled "After a 20-Year Relationship, I'm Giving Up on Mexico" mexiconewsdail...
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@TangerineTravels 2 жыл бұрын

If you liked this video and want to learn more about Mexico, watch our Mexico story from the beginning when we began traveling through the country in 2018. You can conveniently do so with our "Binge Watch Everything" playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PL_1iJW4YPFcOC0-nOx5H5bzk7OZ76ZNoC

@MrManfly 2 жыл бұрын

Boy, the politician reason was cut short ! You guys did it or did the YouToob oligarchs edit it?

@dorksighted 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm.. I've been saying for years if USA goes full far-right authoritarian fascist I'm bailing out to Mexico. I'm so glad I found this channel and I will definitely be using the binge-watch everything option!!

@MrManfly 2 жыл бұрын

@@dorksighted as if the USA already hasn't gone far left Socialist !! Gimme a break !!

@cjthompson420 2 жыл бұрын

It would be Americans to complain about language barrier than…you know… learning the language. Okay Hannah and chad

@cjthompson420 2 жыл бұрын

@@dorksighted good. Leave.

@brianwalley2131 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, if you're planning to live in a non English speaking country you SHOULD learn the language - that's a no brainer

@leni6864 3 жыл бұрын

If only people would follow this rule when they come to the USA :)

@lindaj7496 3 жыл бұрын

Same goes for immigrants to the US. How can they comprehend US culture, what goes on at their kids' schools, participate in society and give back to their host country?

@MGreen-vz6yb 3 жыл бұрын

Tell the Mexicans that who live in the USA.

@lawrencefox563 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindaj7496 oh there's no need all ATM's have Spanish in USA is it same in Latin America

@lindaj7496 3 жыл бұрын

@@MGreen-vz6yb I don't speak Spanish. :) Wonder if these non-English speakers pay taxes on their income from house cleaning, landscaping, painting, handyman work?

@RedScareClair 3 жыл бұрын

This could be wrapped up in one sentence: People move back home because they don't completely do their homework, aren't honest with themselves, and expect a new place to be like home.

@latinaalma1947 3 жыл бұрын

I spent my entire life traveling Mexico and Central America on vacations from the age of 6 to my retirement at 50. Much of that time I was a professor on holiday where it was inexpensive...I was saving to retire on my own without a pension by 50 so my husband and I could go sailing the Caribbean. I always asked myself could I live here, CDMX many times, Queretaro, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelia, Taxco, Acapulco three times 1980s, San Miguel Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Merida, Isla Mujeres ten times or more, same wiith Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Rosarita.....San Jose, Costa Rica the Pacific coast; the Bay Islands of Honduras, Belize...Placencia, Ambergis Caye, Caye Caulker, Panama, the Pacific coast of El Salvador, most of Guatemala including both coasts and highlands. We lived 6 mos in Antigua , Guatemala in a colonial home with a local well known family....we fell in love with the place and people in 1999 and were accepted like family. It was like falling into an Isabal Allende novel...into the 1800s with coffee fince owners having in town houses and an elegant social life of coffee in the am visits to neighbors, large multilingual luncheons, excursions to Pacific beachhouses, parties, public festivals in the town square...what was there NOT to fall in love with. So we made it our retirement home with our own home and tropical gardens. Still after all that, it took about 5yrs to understand how utilities , businesses, banks, and everything in the society worked. We were already accepted socially, which made things SO much easier . Many new expats though did not have our social connections and gave up at some point those first five years here. No matter HOW much research you do, there are adjustments to make. And it would be MUCH harder adjusting to the American fast pace of life, the impersonality, the coldness of so many people so many places in the USA...it would be like adjusting to the moon...a social desert where one just didnt fit in or understand anything at all! Frankly I would bet many LONG to return home as soon as possible. I know I am never leaving!

@ganymeade5151 3 жыл бұрын

@@latinaalma1947 The truth is that most Americans love America and would never leave. However, America is in decline due to social and economic unrest. Unemployment, homelessness, drug addiction, crime, and an economy geared toward elite, very well educated people, where average people struggle to find well paying jobs and affordable housing. The American Dream has been sold out for average people. The rich get richer; the poor get poorer; the middle class struggles. Yet life for most is not so bad. In America, you still have property rights to the property your paid for. Everything is convenient. People can still own and drive cars. America is big and beautiful. So people stay there.

@latinaalma1947 3 жыл бұрын

@@ganymeade5151 The sad thing is most never cindisder any place else....if our forefathers had been like most Americans today they would never have left their country of origin. I am glad I was born an American andnhad tye childhood and career I had but I am certainly even happier I chose this country for retirement.

@cabbastyles. 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@sbman436 3 жыл бұрын

And can be shortened even more to, people have inflated egos.

@josedejesusruiz3966 Жыл бұрын

As a Mexican I would say that I really enjoy watching videos like this, and a piece of advice for you guys, you have to learn Mexican Spanish, your life would be much easier for sure. 🎉

@sirtonylancelot6782 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Phoenix and can tell you first hand experience i've witnessed more criminal activity in Phoenix than Guadalajara. I've been in Guadalajara for 12 years, crime happens and sometimes there's cartels that show up in the news but its most like you mentioned targeting someone. They don't go into a mall, a store, in the street and randomly start shooting at civilians which is what happens a lot in the U.S. Yes the cartels exist, their business is ugly but as long as you 1. are not dealing drugs, 2. Trying to do business in an area controlled by cartels. You are good. Unfortunately our country's politics are super crappy right now but definitely i feel more safe here than i ever was in Phoenix lol. I witness a murder and was interviewed by a cop on what we saw one time around Mcdowell rd. lol

@Vikramreddy99 3 жыл бұрын

#3 reason sounds so stupid. When you move to a country you are expected to adjust yourself to those conditions, not the other way around

@tiko4621 3 жыл бұрын

Lol you’re saying something that has sparked a massive debate in these comments already. Apparently it’s unreasonable to expect this of immigrants... you can’t even become a citizen where I’m from unless you know the language (not that I think that should be necessary to be a citizen, but still.) Only in America will you have people defend people that don’t even try to learn the language “but there’s no official language” 🤣 that’s why they speak Russian in Congress right??

@Vikramreddy99 3 жыл бұрын

@@tiko4621 lol

@LuisaIslas 3 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on circumstances. I don't know percentages, but the immigrants to the US that are fleeing their countries due to violence tend to be poor and have a low education, so it will be harder for them to adapt and learn the language. Whereas if you go through some US visa processes (I don't know if all), English proficiency tests are required. So, I think if you've had an education and have made the decision and have the finances to move to another country due to preferences, and not because you're fleeing hard circumstances, you should definitely make more of an attempt to learn the country's language, and this shouldn't necessarily equate to not being able to speak your native language in public as well. Personally, expats will never get the real Mexico experience because they always have the option to leave. Mexico can be wonderful, but it is not an easy country to live in.

@mcawesomest1 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm not in the USA...no need to adjust to us or learn the language because that’s RACiST 🤦🏼‍♀️

@Killswitch1411 3 жыл бұрын

@@mcawesomest1 Only in America can people complain about the high standards of immigrating to America and how unreasonable they are.. Its always the people from inside USA or people who have no plan to ever move here and their own countries have stricter rules than USA does.

@hectorenriquesalascruz8568 3 жыл бұрын

Beach front isn't legally supposed to be bought by foreigners. It is in the law.

@minnie.-.l 2 жыл бұрын

Some get too entitled with their money and fantasy of doing whatever they want 🤦‍♀️

@witchinghourtv6651 2 жыл бұрын

@@minnie.-.l this is why these type of channels disgust me. they are perversive with the people there cause they think they got the money they can do whatever they want. also disgusting how the comments are racist since mexico has certain regulations against expats and trying to equate it to an immigration issue.

@cornercreek7388 2 жыл бұрын

There are loop holes in the law

@mjlpbn 2 жыл бұрын

@@minnie.-.l very true..

@moctezumaaleg2008 2 жыл бұрын

@@cornercreek7388 Yea the state will allow it but once the federals find out they will not think twice in taking it.

@ammabthedigitallynomadic3385 2 жыл бұрын

I left cause I didn’t feel that safe in Quintana Roo. And too much scamming and playing with my money. It was a daily occurrence. And it got old really quickly. It felt like a breath of fresh air when I moved to Costa Rica and Colombia and the people were so nice, little to no gringo price, and systemic stealing.

@simmiah 2 жыл бұрын

I experienced the same thing. Glad to hear Costa Rica is not like that. We’re leaving Mexico due to this and cannot trust this system if we bought a place.

@11bsavage64 2 жыл бұрын

That all sounds about right. 😂😂😂 The whole ripping people off too. 😂😂😂 In Mexico you got to at time get in a mtf face and knock his ass out for doing BS. Yes that part of the culture too. Seen uncles, aunt, cousins, F up other people trying to take them for a fool.

@ammabthedigitallynomadic3385 2 жыл бұрын

@@simmiah Yea I left the US and traveled latin America full time for the past 2 years and i already lived in othe latin countries prior. I would say the bullying of foreigners in Mexico ( especially in the Yucatán) is second to no place that I have been . And it has only gotten way worse after the pandemic . Make no mistakes about in, they do NOT like us. And they with take and take and take and take and take and take by any means necessary. And they don't care if we ☠️ in the process of them taking . It's not their problem , they're quite cold hearted when it come to foreigners , it's actually quite disgusting. And their are so many layers to it that you wouldn't believe .

@adansantos97 2 жыл бұрын

Soy mexicano y estoy viviendo en California y es difícil adaptarse, ya que estoy acostumbrado al ruido y a las fiestas y aquí no hay nada de eso, soy de un lugar turístico llamado Xicotepec, Puebla.

@ese3go 3 жыл бұрын

I found a small community in Michoacan. I bought a house. This town has no beaches, no big hotels and no tourists. I am so happy there and have many friends. I speak Spanish but still have a lot learn. A teenage girl, daughter of my best friend, corrects my Spanish. It's so important to harmonize oneself with the town ambiance. Living in Mexico demands one's commitment to harmonize oneself with local people and learn their customs. Just finding a low cost place near a beach is not enough.

@everydaykiva6377 2 жыл бұрын

I know this comment was from a year ago, but are you still enjoying where you are? Are there any beaches nearby? Have you found issues with quality of healthcare? Thanks!

@ksagstertohi6156 2 жыл бұрын

@@everydaykiva6377 She passed away about 2 months ago.

@banminatozaki2006 2 жыл бұрын

@@ksagstertohi6156 Oh God!!! , How do you know??

@ksagstertohi6156 2 жыл бұрын

@@banminatozaki2006 Whar do you mean? Everybody knew as soon as it happened. She was murdered at a small taco stand for complaining about not getting enough hot sauce. It was quite sad, actually. I adopted her dog who, incidentally, LOVES hot sauce on its kibble.

@KA-rp5uh Жыл бұрын

@@ksagstertohi6156 are you a professional troll or do you troll casually?

@Mmmmkaaay 3 жыл бұрын

Mexico is a huge country. We would never compare the crime in Detroit to the crime in a tiny town in Utah. It's astonishing how people peg an entire country as one way.

@michaelh2034 3 жыл бұрын

I suggest you live there for a while and see how you feel then. IT'S A 3RD WORLD COUNTRY!

@Mmmmkaaay 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelh2034 Right. That's why millions visit every year and thousands of expats choose to live there. 🙄Gtfo

@miggs1043 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelh2034 you americans still believe that 3rd world country bullshit??? wow.

@datatravelernetscape6913 3 жыл бұрын

@「Obese Giorno」 shut up some parts of mexico are 2 world country the rest its the 3 world

@datatravelernetscape6913 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelh2034 you are right

@LaTiaYuli 2 жыл бұрын

Number two is sooooo weird, you cannot expect everyone to speak English, Spanish is a beautiful language and of course if you’re planning to live in Mexico, speaking it is a must, love you took lessons 💕

@bardgettbrandy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm born and raised in Oregon. I lived in Michoacan Mexico for a year over the couse of 2 years. I read, write and speak Spanish. I had never been outside of Oregon except for a weekend in Los Angeles and accidentally crossing into Washington from Portland. I was 28 when I moved to Mexico with my husband who is from Michoacan. People assume it's cheaper to live in Mexico, which is true if you have an American income. If you don't have a steady stream of income then you will be in for a surprise. My husband literally would be charged more at restaurants if they saw me, an American. If we drove a nice car we also got charged more.i came back for good to Oregon in 2009. It was a huge culture shock. I couldn't imagine if I didn't speak the language. My husband would tell me if I was ever to be kidnapped to fight as much as possible because I probably wouldn't survive. Our neighbors had their nephew kidnapped and held for ransom. He was released after the family paid $10,000. Sadly he dies in a car accident a few months later. Just be aware of your surroundings and have a safety plan

@jimh.8138 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I learned about mañana in Mexico...it doesn’t mean “tomorrow”, it just means “not today”.

@judemelroses9920 3 жыл бұрын

It also means morning. ⛅

@johnmayo5358 3 жыл бұрын

Jim H, 100% correct. I used to work construction in Mexico (One and Only Palmilla in Cabo). "Manana" means "Oh, we're not doing that today".

@simingliu2303 3 жыл бұрын

In Spain it's the same ...

@JohnnygSawyer 3 жыл бұрын

So true! Haha

@IanSinclair11021949 3 жыл бұрын

Like inshallah in the middle east - Maybe, perhaps - its a long shot. Bukrah - tomorrow is like manana. Its a different mind set.

@andreang13 3 жыл бұрын

I love how Americans expect everyone to speak to them in English but won’t even try to learn the language of a foreign country they’re living in 🤣🤣🤣

@mikew.2016 3 жыл бұрын

I had a neighbor growing up that refused to learn English, she was Italian. People from all over do this, not just Americans. Plus, many times it is easier for English speaking people to not adapt since many people speak English. Not excusing the behavior, just saying it is not unique to Americans.

@perkaperkins01 3 жыл бұрын

@@reelrocknrolla4251 so you are gonna be disappointed

@ew374 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you have sooo much proof. US hater clearly 😷

@noblewolf9364 3 жыл бұрын

i see the complete opposite, i dont know which americans you deal with but many i know before visiting latin america do the complete opposite.

@OneMoreThing2521 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikew.2016 Agree, I have met too many people living in the USA and they don't want to learn how to speak English, even if they have been living there for more than a decade.

@billeagle51 2 жыл бұрын

One of the reasons why my family came to the US during the 1910 Revolution. My Grandparents business was confiscated by the Mexican Revolutionary Government of 1910. To this day Property Rights in Mexico are always questionable. People in the US forget that The Mexican Revolutionary Government of 1910 has never been settled, and would be equal to present day Venezuela and Cuba. I am Mexican American and never think of retiring in Mexico...learning that from my Grandparents and Parents.

@carolstanhope4717 2 жыл бұрын

No exaggerations here.I spent one month in Mexico back in the 1990's.There was an earthquake while we were in Acapulco.A drunk Panamanian tourist rearended us and then pulled a gun.We pulled over for a rest stop on the PanAm highway and a worker came out of the field and wielded a cane knife at us.We didn't drink the water,yet we got Montezuma's revenge and were sick for 2 weeks.Never again.🙄

@tigrotom7312 3 жыл бұрын

I heard this back in college: Never buy land in Mexico. Unless you are citizen, you will never be recognized as legal owner.

@cdpgbc-mw2kz 3 жыл бұрын

Tigro Tom: Very true. Like anything in life, do your research, especially when it comes to land ownership, in a foreign country. Thailand is the same, from what I understand from my friends.

@campbellpaul 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, by law, you can no longer purchase land in Mexico if you are a US citizen.

@mrvn000 3 жыл бұрын

@@campbellpaul what?

@campbellpaul 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrvn000 I believe it was President Calderon who announced it many years ago, but I can't find anything on Wikipedia about it. I think it may have been in retaliation for the US not passing an international border treatise with Mexico, but that is my own speculation. Wikipedia says that anyone can purchase land in Mexico if they go through the right people, and I have personally known of land given for free to a US citizen by a Mexican, so as far as the laws really are their, I am perplexed. If you read through the comment section here, you will find many people saying similar things, so I know it isn't just me who has heard this before.

@mrvn000 3 жыл бұрын

I was born in Uruguay. This is soo idiotic. The goberment of México wants this country undeveloped forever?

@jessicalizarraga9160 3 жыл бұрын

I am the other way arround, i just moved 3 years ago to Phoenix Az after living my whole life in Mexico and i am strugling because life goes so fast here in the US and everything i so faaaaaaar away and public transportation is just hard to catch and you really need a car to survive here but i am trying my best to adapt and work really hard

@rotemplatino91 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Been 2 years in Seattle and I miss a lot CDMX

@ridethroughmexico3494 3 жыл бұрын

Been here permanently 10 years and still not adjusted

@Neilos-sd6ti 3 жыл бұрын

Come to spain, cars are next to useless if you live in a city.

@adriliz2677 3 жыл бұрын

@@rotemplatino91 Are u from Mexico?

@sonyou98 3 жыл бұрын

Jessica, learn how to spell

@brianwalley2131 2 жыл бұрын

I lived and worked in Indonesia for 3 years. Of course I learned the language, it made my time there much easier and more enjoyable. I can't understand people who move to a country but refuse to learn the language - why are you there?

@erinsamed7722 2 жыл бұрын

Me encantó que promovieran el idioma español, ya que siempre somos nosotros los que tenemos que hacer el esfuerzo estando en nuestro país

@calcal6508 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe people expect to move to a foreign country and just speak English. Like, it's Mexico, of course they're going to speak Spanish lol

@benitoscamelos5630 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes gringos come with too many expectations. They get a lot of information from Hollywood movies and they don't realize living as a tourist is not the same as living as working class. Which is hard for everyone. My advice is that you have to reinvent yourself and accept the thing you cannot change.

@thomasgorman6755 4 жыл бұрын

Protections when buying real estate in Mexico. What are they?

@Rhaspun 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Don't show up expecting to change the people of Mexico. Adapt to the locality you're living in.

@thomasgorman6755 4 жыл бұрын

@@Rhaspun - my question wasn't about changing people. It's a question re: what are your rights and protections... that exist and can be used buying real estate in Mexico... especially if there's a dispute. Is your answer: none?

@TheAlixtxe 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Attitude is the major problem for Americans living abroad!!

@thomasgorman6755 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheAlixtxe - everything is cool if you don't get into a bad real estate deal... so buyer beware. True anywhere but some places have recourse avenues or adequate dispute resolution. Due process, etc.

@OscarLopez-jm9qw 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone moving to Mexico should not expect it to be like their home country. They need to be flexible and willing to adjust. Comforts that they are used to are available, it just costs you. It also draws attention to you, which is not a good thing.

@abrahamarreola7121 4 жыл бұрын

Agree im Mexican and after i live in USA for 40 yeras. Takes time to get us againt im living here for about 3 yeras and i Miss USA but im Happy

@keithungles4114 4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I had both been to Mexico scores of times, and her mother was born and raised near where we now live in Mexico. Carla grew up bi-lingual in Montana and studied Spanish in high school and college. But, I don't want to rely on Carla to communicate for me here, so I study Spanish every day. As always, we love Mexico.

@keithungles4114 4 жыл бұрын

@@gerry9306 Never trying to make any point at all. Just agreeing with everything they posted about living in Mexico. Peace, brother.

@williampotter2098 4 жыл бұрын

@@gerry9306 Don't be a dick ...

@LaurenceGalian 3 жыл бұрын

Very true about the cost. There are neighborhoods, in reality, gated communities with guards, that look like any nice street in a U.S. suburb. But you need beaucoup bucks to live like that. There are even fabulous mansions with sprawling gardens and guest houses, complete with their own source of purified water for the taps and shower. If you've saved up a very nice nest egg, and have plenty of money in the bank to last for the rest of your life, then you can expect to live, more or less, the American dream in Mexico. But if you are living on Social Security or a humble pension, then you certainly can live here, and your money will stretch much further than in the U.S., but don't expect U.S. culture. One situation that seems to work well here is if one individual of a couple is working for a major international company, for example, an automobile company. They can usually afford to buy land and to build a beautiful house on the land, and live quite well.

@moctezumaaleg2008 2 жыл бұрын

Well as a foreigner you should really avoid buying any land 50 km from the beach and 100km from any border the Mexican constitution in fact prohibits and if the Mexican government finds out they will take it the state might not enforce it but the federals will.

@deborahlincoln-strange622 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos. Thank you for making them. I'm Mexican. Moved to the USA when I was 23. Been living here for over 20 years. Still feel homesick for Mexico. There are positives and negatives in both countries. I love both.

@calbob750 4 жыл бұрын

Your video is a must see for someone considering the move to Mexico.

@TangerineTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cal!

@gr8o2h2o 3 жыл бұрын

You decided to live in another country expect to learn the language or you'll always be disadvantaged unless you move to the USA. The lady that lost her beachfront property in Mexico must have not been married to a Mexican citizen and perhaps conned not knowing the law. Beachfront ownership usually has to be a Mexican citizen.

@slocad11 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing this. I hope it helps people make this important decision. Sometimes we just have unrealistic expectations about a new place. You covered this well. I have lived in several countries, and enjoy the process of getting familiar with each over the last 16 years.

@kentwilliams4152 2 жыл бұрын

I served in the US Border Patrol 33 years and I can say without doubt that IMHO, especially with cartel activities, that it is absolutely unsafe in Mexico!

@arnoldozamorano8618 4 жыл бұрын

I've lived in Mexico for 10 years...opted for a midsize city, Tepic, Nayarit. I heartily agree with the comments about learning spanish and understanding your budget. I have friends here however, who know very little spanish but manage to get by. They get very little from Social Security and they manage to stretch it enough to live a middle class life here...something they would not have in the US. Keep up the good work Tangerinies!

@jessequinonez827 3 жыл бұрын

Yo my mom lives in las varas Nayarit nice place really cheap if you speak Spanish cant wait to go

@MuzzaHukka 3 жыл бұрын

How do they physically get the Social Security without being in the US?

@seaofroses8888 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from tepic!

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

@@MuzzaHukka officially your checks are supposed to be routed through the American embassy, but thanks to direct deposit you can get your SS check deposited directly to your U.S. bank account. Then you use an ATM when you need pesos and/or use other options of transferring money. I’ve never encountered an ATM that didn’t have an English language option. Keep in mind different banks charge different fees and use different exchange rate spreads*. I try to use a particular bank that has a partnership with my U.S. bank. No fee and good exchange rate. * The buy/sell spread. You buy pesos with dollars at slightly above the official rate, and you sell pesos slightly below.

@milotorres6894 3 жыл бұрын

Corruption is anywhere these sad but true days all day long first liars don't have a chance lol 😁😔😆😭.

@Alberto-by7zq 2 жыл бұрын

Let me put it this way: learning another lenguaje as an adulto is not easy, but English speakers have a huge advantage en orden to learn Spanish: ~ 80% of English words have latin roots. Many words are spell the same way or it's just a matter of changing one or two letras. Very often you can find y usar a Spanish word that's muy similar to its English equivalente and though it may not be the most used word en lenguaje casual, most listeners will understand it. With excepción of the letter "ñ" both alfabetos are the same. La "Ñ" has a sonido that's easy to learn and you'll do yourself un favor by doing so... mañana, niño, montaña (a U.S. state). Also, keep in mind that in Spanish you pronuncia every single letra with one excepción, "H". Good thing about it? Spanish is pronounce as it is written and los sonidos don't change (other than the énfasis with acentos such as "á, é, í, ó, ú)**. Spanish is a very forgiving language when it comes to mispronunciation, most of the time, the listener will catch the mispronounced word and understand what you meant. Focus in learning vocabulario común a situaciones, e.g. eating/food setting words and frases. Your goal is to learn common daily Spanish. Trow away "H", in Spanish it is muda, e.g. hotel (same spelling) es pronunciado "otel"; hola, "ola", etcetera. Don't be afraid of the maze of conjugaciones en Español, you will most likely never need to use many of them so just learn las formas regulares you're most likely to use. Sorry for el comentario tan largo! ** Don't be intimidado by the Spanish accents either, listeners will understand even with they omissions, e.g. si (if), sí (yes).

@johnyruiz9787 Жыл бұрын

no offense but your english is too butchered, if you don't know some word in english just use a translator. A native english speaker is unable to understand completely your comment because some words are in spanish. You should be aware of that since you're writing in english for only-english speakers

@stevedriscoll2539 7 ай бұрын

Mi gusta you wrote el media de español y el media de english. Te cuidas

@tconnelly138 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. You’re a sweet couple and good for you for making a go of it in a foreign country.

@billyoung8118 3 жыл бұрын

I lived in southern Italy for 2.5 years from age 11 to 14 (1979-82) during my father's 22-year USAF career. At first I thought it was awful because it wasn't the USA. This was pre-internet, pre-cell phone, pre-GPS. After a few months I learned to love it. It was truly the warmest, most wonderful time of my life. It is very true: you need to learn the language of the country where you are living. You need to merge into their culture. This does not mean abandon your native language or culture. It means merge into. So many different people from around the world would be much better off in the USA if they would take this advice.

@peterthibeaux2779 2 жыл бұрын

Facts. I played pro basketball in Torino Italy. My Italian was bad, but I tried. This was back in the 1988. No gps, cell, expensive to make overseas call, but I loved the culture, the food and especially the people. Expect nothing fast in many other countries.

@disneyrn3075 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 100% but if you were to say the same things about people moving to the united states that is viewed as rude.

@peterthibeaux2779 2 жыл бұрын

@@disneyrn3075 I'm 60. Lived in other states especially the Midwest. Currently from and living in California. Everyone I know love Europeans moving here. They bring their culture and kindness. They didn't feel entitled like some Americans who visit overseas. Europeans had more appreciation for living here and had realistic expectations.

@TheDockd 3 жыл бұрын

As a lifetime bilingual learner, I have some advice to make the process better. Total immersion. That means, watch Spanish TV, Speak only Spanish in your house. Look up words you don't know and write them down and review them frequently until you own them and use them every day you can. Don't waste your time with lessons, you're only trying to outsource your responsibility. Try to imitate accents, and recognize the differences between countries. This will improve your skills tremendously (e.g. rio-platense Che vos veni pa ca) translation Argentine/Uruguay vocabulary hey you, come here. Watch Ford Quarterman, he's pretty good at it.

@MsTimelady71 3 жыл бұрын

When people go down to Mexico, they need to go to the real Mexico. If they want to live somewhere go to the local supermarket and use Spanish. Learn not just the word for milk but skim and whole milk(Ever try to find skim milk in a French grocery store when you don't know the word for skim)? Don't.act like you are on vacation but do the boring mundane things like at home. Practice podcasts, read Spanish news online, change your social media setting to Spanish

@quinnrivera5075 3 жыл бұрын

I know Spanglish. Learned everything on the street from Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, Ticos, Panamanians. My Spanish is a mix of all that slang. I’m embarrassed at my lack of being fluent but I can have conversations with people that speak Spanish.

@thinkingmonk9676 3 жыл бұрын

That's how I learned English pretty quickly. I even took it even further. I started thinking in English. Literally translating every thought into english to the point that it became natural. It was lots of fun.

@R77ification 2 жыл бұрын

Yup! Make sure everything you consume is in the native language.

@stevenmarquis2073 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I took couple of semesters in college. Language was required. Destinos is a pretty good program. A new world opens up to you when your bilingual.

@janets7288 2 жыл бұрын

While I appreciate your perspective, I happen to disagree -- I've been living in Mexico now for 6 years - it is amazing. The food is clean, the people (in general) are hospitable and kind, the culture is amazing. If you want Mexico to be the United States -- it is not. It is the wild west out here. Property rights favor the tenants -- If you are going to move here - MOVE HERE -- If you buy property, ,and leave it, and squatters come in -you can lose it. Before you move to any foreign country, you should learn the laws and the language - The folks I see running back for the US and Canada are the ones that came to Mexico and thought everyone should conform to how THEY think things should be done -- It is safer where I live, than the US -- I have MORE freedom in Mexico, than I do in the US -- (I have three properties in Mexico and have NEVER had a problem with any of them -the police where I am are not corrupt and actually HELP -- I am so sorry that you didn't have the experience you wanted, but, with all due respect, you, nor your expectations were prepared for life in Mexico :)

@lexiemaep7930 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to move to Mexico, what is a good place to live. I am a single female.

@cattycorner8 2 жыл бұрын

@Janet S Okay, Miss Perfect. Maybe you are just extraordinarily lucky.

@beansbeans96 Жыл бұрын

i grew up in the US and was deported to mexico a few years back, and what you said about living on 300$ a month is so true, quality of life is a big difference

@alea_iacta_est_01 3 жыл бұрын

Me alegra que existan videos como éste, porque podrían frenar un poco a tantos entusiastas extranjeros que llegan a México creyendo que su vida será casi gratuita y privilegiada, diferente a lo que es la vida de los propios ciudadanos mexicanos promedio. Bien hecho muchachos 👍🏻

@tara3269 3 жыл бұрын

No entiendo, hay razones tan estúpidas en ese video que también pueden DESMOTIVAR a todos aquellos extranjeros que quieren mudarse a México, muchos de ellos tienen buenos motivos y no sólo ven nuestro país como para decir "OH, mira! Aquí en México hay gente que vive casi sin nada de dinero, ¿Por qué será?"

@rotemplatino91 3 жыл бұрын

Secundo la moción 👏

@mingclaireking452 3 жыл бұрын

And on top of that people seem more anxious and impatient here in the US and do not think or seem to care for greeting others or conversations much very self cultured and fast pace

@violationoftheart 3 жыл бұрын

Privilegiada? Tener dinero por el que trabajaron legalmente y gastarlo en otro país es privilegio? Privilegio tienen tus paisanos criminales que van a 🇺🇸 de ilegales a robar violar y evadir impuestos y arruinar su país eso es privilegio Juan

@palomacontreras375 3 жыл бұрын

@@violationoftheart shut up, really, ok?

@josed4110 3 жыл бұрын

I'm mexican and live in Mexico City. My tips for living well and calmy in México 🇲🇽 are: 1- Don't drink with strangers in bars and cantinas 2- Don't buy or use drugs 3- Always be respectful with all kind of people specially with your neighbors 4- Don't drive on the roads after 6PM. Just drive with sun light and always on toll roads. Into your city don't drive after 10PM 5- Don't live in certain cities with a bad reputation (are few towns but make much noise in the TV news). In the vast majority of cities you will not have problems. 6- To make mexican friends, be carefull at first, but if your new friend is a good person you'll have a friend forever 7- Don't use for everything HOLA AMIGO, we don't use it and it sounds a bit offensive. 8- try to speak Spanish even a little bit and people always will help you. 9- If you a buy a property in México do it through a trust, I'm not sure but you can't buy in front of the beach If you do what I said you will have a full Life

@jackbishop5992 3 жыл бұрын

Jose,very good advice to heed.

@meyou4685 3 жыл бұрын

Another advice donate your heart to the GODS . another advice is stay way from the police .another advice get an ugly girl .another advice is drive a beat up car .another advice is wear worn torn clothing .If you are two men don't go into the woods to do the birds and the bees .

@josed4110 3 жыл бұрын

@@meyou4685 🤣🤣🤣

@sachsgs2509 3 жыл бұрын

@@josed4110 and always eat: Tacos:Carne asada al pastor barbacoa tortas and always serve with:cilantro lime roja and verde👌👌👌🌶🌶🌶🌮🌮🌮

@lgtvstick368 3 жыл бұрын

Hola amigou!

@phyllisburris7093 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happening in Phillipines. Heard story about expat signed legal documents, leased land & built a beach front restaurant & bar in tourist location, got it going & successful then owners stole all the food, building, furniture etc. Locked owner out & totally bankrupt.

@jenniecreel594 2 жыл бұрын

Loved your video, loved your energy, loved your style. I'm Mexican and you got it exactly right. Kudoz and I wish all immigrants to our great Mexico were like you. Thank you!!

@ElenaCarvajal 4 жыл бұрын

Never go wandering around places you don't know, you're likely to walk up on something you shouldn't be seeing. It could be the last thing you ever see.

@crruan1142 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@alwaysopen7970 3 жыл бұрын

Happens in the states as well.

@user-hc9qv9yb9m 3 жыл бұрын

And Belize

@musiclover5023 3 жыл бұрын

@Fork Larsen México in particular !

@jessicah3782 3 жыл бұрын

AKA Never travel haha

@pavlos500 4 жыл бұрын

It is worthwhile to note that after age 70, you will not be able to get a private insurance policy in Mexico. We have seen this sticking point prevent permanent residency for many, particularly Canadians. Additionally there are pre-existing condition clauses that typically have expirations of 1 year or two, depending on the condition. For many older people, this should be examined as priority one. Depending on age, your policy here will likely cost around $1000 USD per person per year (really) , and you may want to start such a policy a year or two prior to moving to México. Informative video. Your analysis is quite correct. Thanks

@rayligiousss991 2 жыл бұрын

Basically, the grass looks greener on the other side. I've experienced this while away from Mexico. I vividly remember that one Biology lecture in Virginia Tech. I was so focused on that class, suddenly I noticed people freaking out and heard some gun shots being fired. I still remember this girl (Keisha - African-American {specifying for the American readers}) yelling "Oh my God! Oh My God! Those are gunshots!" Her panicking led to others panicking and it was nothing but chaos. This experience continues to haunt me to this day. Whenever I visit the US, I analyze my surroundings and mentally prepare myself in case of any shootings.

@FranklinNJ 2 жыл бұрын

Anywhere in the Americas from Colombia to Mexico Americans will be respected and treated with special care, because all those countries depend highly on tourism and their governments do not allow it. Asian and Middle East countries including Africa is another story where Americans are usually targeted.

@jellis270 3 жыл бұрын

FOREIGNERS CANNOT OWN LAND IN MEXICO, ONLY MEXICAN CITIZENS. So yeah, keep that in mind...

@veltonmeade1057 3 жыл бұрын

Very true and this is true for any country that an American moves to. Facts are that if you are not indigenous, the host country can come in at any time and take your home, even in Canada. I remember learning this when I was in Iraq in 2006, and a lot of folks were talking about buying property in Costa Rica. Sounds great right? It is until the host country comes in and takes your property.

@MarioReus11 3 жыл бұрын

False, at least google it before. 😂😂

@manlybaker3098 3 жыл бұрын

@@veltonmeade1057 This is not true. Check the laws of the country of interest. France has strong property rights for all property owners. Some countries, like Romania, restrict the sale of ag land to Romanians only. Always check the laws BEFORE contacting a land agent.

@veltonmeade1057 3 жыл бұрын

@@manlybaker3098 Funny that you mentioned France. That is where my ex is from but I never owned any land or a house. However, I have friends in Paris and Lizy-sur-Ourcq and I have thought about buying property there. Thanks for the input.

@gercio2782 3 жыл бұрын

estas bien pendejo, foreigners can own property.

@jaime_ejc 4 жыл бұрын

Bad things happen everywhere. I was born and raised in Yucatán. I have never been assaulted, robbed, scammed, threaten or anything. I have never seen a gun not owned by the police in my 37 years. I have a sister who married with and American and moved to Houston. The first time a man broke into the apartments and was walking in the halls with a gun and she was alone watching through the little cristal hole in the door. She called me crying in that moment. Then she moved to a better area (a really nice one) and a month later she was at CVS in the line to pay and a guy assault the cashier next to her. She left the US. I studied at ASU in 2015 with another 100 mexican teachers. Some of them were assaulted and I remember there was like a curfew because there was a serial killer around Phoenix and they recommended us not to use the train after 7 pm. And last I heard a shooting 3 blocks from the house I was staying in Roy, Utah. Sadly bad luck and bad people are everywhere. :( By the way the worst educational and hospital coverage in all México are in Quintana Roo. It is a really new state (1974) and it's boom was in tourism, so the State is a little behind in social services compared to Yucatán (1823) or Campeche (1863).

@mikereilly174 4 жыл бұрын

Any advice for those concerned about property ownership there?

@luisvilla799 4 жыл бұрын

Jajaja para mi es al reves, yo vivo en Houston, cada vez que voy a Mexico algo pasa y la discriminacion en Mexico es perro

@vegassincity702 3 жыл бұрын

@@luisvilla799 alv entonces.

@markvolz2107 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikereilly174 don't...rent is so cheap and if something breaks...call the landlady....if the whole place goes crazy with 2 cartels fighting....pack a bag.. Note: as a good gringo your landlady and her extended family provides protection and will intervene in any disputes.. If you buy the place....they have no reason to protect you

@Quibblet 3 жыл бұрын

@C B I agree, I am Mexican and have cousins who live on Mexico City, but please don't try to turn it around and distract us from the cold, ugly truth with your own assumptions or experiences in another country. Crime varies everywhere. Norway and Japan are more safe than Mexico.

@dillonrydee6114 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in American citizen I lived in Mexico City as well as montclava Monterrey and Guatemala I speak perfect Spanish and I love Mexico and I love the Hispanic people. I'm never worked so hard and learned about honor and respect and what it means to be a real Ranchero. Mucho gracias mama y papa for Todo amor. TU es me cortazone y mi vida. Long love live Prosperous Mexico!!!!, South America!,

@sarahferrell8636 2 жыл бұрын

I was planning to buy property in Ensenada, Mexico, as a summer home and retirement but I was soo disappointed just recently that I visit its too expensive now and the crime has spiked up so bad, I witness 2 murders this past vacation and was so scared for our children safety we literally left 2 days before our trip was over! Not planning to go back for a very very long time or never again!

@brendareeves5086 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I'm 71 years old and want to give Mexico a try. I know the noise won't bother me because I can just take out my hearing aids. lol! I'm a native Californian. The cost of living here is outrageous. As far as crime goes, there's plenty to go around in the states. Here's a funny true story for you: Some friends, who live in an affluent community, woke up one morning, went downstairs and discovered that while they were sleeping, people came in and stole everything from downstairs. I mean every stick of furniture and everything else! It's true. I have been studying Spanish and will check out your program. Thanks again for all the great work you do.

@cjcj6945 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's actually NOT funny! That's horrifying😬

@brendareeves5086 4 жыл бұрын

@@cjcj6945 Yes, it really is. I don´t know how anyone could sleep that deep.

@antant42 3 жыл бұрын

That is a crazy story! Who would have thought that was even possible. Do you know where you will try to move in Mexico?

@brendareeves5086 3 жыл бұрын

@@antant42 I´m thinking Mazatlan or PV.

@MarcosElMalo2 3 жыл бұрын

If you can, take a month or more to test each city (and you can enroll in Spanish classes during). Even better if you can take multiple months off and really explore and compare. Don’t stay in an expensive hotel the whole time while you’re investigating. Job one is finding a furnished monthly rental. Also, try visiting at different times of the year. Good luck!

@jaybee2344 3 жыл бұрын

Well ever you go... You take yourself with yourself. Basically you can't out run your emotional baggage.

@isatr1511 Жыл бұрын

Health care in Mexico is a 1000 times better than in the U.S. There is a reason why people from the U.S. come to Mexico for health services. Especially if they live close to the border. Moreover, Mexico has a universal hybrid health care system whereas in the U.S. it is completely privatized and ridiculously expensive and abusive. I completely disagree that Mexico has “inadequate health care.”

@ponshoelizondo 2 жыл бұрын

It's ridiculous that you expect a foreign country to speak your native language.

@fobbitguy 3 жыл бұрын

I worked in a travel clinic once. Bird watcher are crazy. They will go to the most dangerous places,, ignoring all warnings just so they might see a rare bird. Your bird watcher story is so true.

@jongabrielsen3868 3 жыл бұрын

we absolutely love living in Mexico - the best decision we have ever made but: 1) Rent first - maximizes your flexibility on location or even going back. I will never buy\, let the landlord worry about lining up the repair people. 2) My mother always said "Anywhere in life that you go, you have to bring yourself along." before moving anywhere, including Mexico, make sure that what has you dissatisfied isn't within you, or you will be just as unhappy in Mexico as you were back home. 3) Don't go to places in Mexico that you'd have had the common sense not to go back home and you won't get into these horror stories we her about. don't meet someone you just met in a dark parking structure at 2 AM to buy some drugs, DUH! Same with bird watching way out in the countryside where cartels may be growing. 4) Learn Spanish, if not for communication, do it our of respect of the people in the country you are a guest in. Mexicans are phenomenal people and deserve our respect!!

@andreadiaz7724 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I was also born & raised in Phoenix. My fiance and I lived in Barcelona while I was working on my Masters degree and we now want to live inTijuana to save some money. HIs family is very concerned about our wellbeing. I've been to TJ dozens of times and you're so right, murders happen everywhere. Thanks for making this video!

@ariadnathurman2383 2 жыл бұрын

Love your positivity. I moved to the US after 5 attempts to burglarize in my home while my husband was on work trips. Last attempt was at 4 am and I was home. After 8 years I still have PTSD. My husband would love to go back, but I would never go back because as a woman I cannot leave alone (when he's not home)or walk on a street without being sexually harassed. Another thing to remember, not my case, but don't expect Mexico to be cheap. It maybe in some ways cheaper but other will be more expensive. So if you think you can live a middle class lifestyle like they one in the US with your social security check, you're far from the truth.

@HabitualLover 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I like how these two speak to us and to each other. Great video, very nicely done.

@user-hl7lr8ld2i 2 жыл бұрын

Wdym, mexico is dirt cheap. I was born in mexico, lived in europe for 15 years and mexico is so cheap its funny.

@happyinparadise7812 2 жыл бұрын

We live on our SS very comfortably. Live like a local. We have zero debt. Home is paid for. Viva 🇲🇽 Mexico

@blue-pb7mn 2 жыл бұрын

I don't feel safe walking at night in the us. I think there are dangerous people everywhere in the world and women are never safe alone, even in their own homes.

@ayuanabradford3206 2 жыл бұрын

Was you in a gated community?

@salvadorarizmendi3549 4 жыл бұрын

I am Mexican. In the United States, I have been robbed at gunpoint, spat on, thrown alcohol bottles at, I've been way too close to several shootings, people fighting with knifes, people doing really nasty stuff that I'd rather not write, a person almost ran over me cause he was doing drugs while driving, women have randomly attacked me in the train, at classical music venues, I have been burped at, baseball players have threatened me with bats, and police has harassed me. None of this happened in the 17 years I have lived in Mexico, even though I had a waaaay more interactive, street-active social life there, and even though during at least five years I lived in the most dangerous neighborhood of Toluca city. I don't know any new advice, but my story should be taken as proof that, bad things will happen to you no matter which country you are at, and unfortunately you will probably not be able to avoid them no matter what. But there's a big chance as well that for most of your life, you'll be just fine.

@desertguy1362 3 жыл бұрын

My God what US city is this?

@equid0x 3 жыл бұрын

I've had similar shit happen, but only since I've lived on the west coast. A lot of people out here seem to be on drugs.

@pastel1997 3 жыл бұрын

Si se informan bien sabrán que la primera razón tiene leyes que no permiten que los extranjeros compren terrenos en playas o a cierta distancia del mar (tengo entendido que esto fue para proteger el país de grandes hoteleras extranjeras y gente que quisiera privatizar las playas). En si , el extranjero se podría decir que está rentando el terreno al gobierno cuando se le da el permiso de construcción, ahora bien , desconozco si las leyes cambien para ellos si se nacionalizan (que bueno, la mayoría no lo hacen ) .

@sbfhawk4343 2 жыл бұрын

Correcto!! No simplemente Extranjeros no pueden Coprar or inherer los terranos que si no tienen familias de origin de Mexico no pueden comprar terrenos. Como yo que naci aqui en estados unidos E soy Mexicano Americano si puedo pero tengo que tener los documentos de mi mama que nacio en Jalisco e de mi suegra de mi Esposa para obtener los Dos Paizes e acer los Dual Citizens. I am going to do that so that I can start buying our properties back. Its for that or whom it rightfully belongs too!! Its justified its GOD given and its ours.

@Greg-yu4ij 2 жыл бұрын

@@sbfhawk4343 Everyone seems to fight over land. Just lease the land from someone who is dependable and sell off your interest halfway through. Then lease again. If your skill is in construction or hospitality, why fight the locals? I own my land here in the USA. I can dig, build, ride ATVs do whatever I want, but the property taxes are so high I will be forced to move when I retire. So did I ever really own anything I can pass on to my children?

@sbfhawk4343 2 жыл бұрын

@@Greg-yu4ij Not for us GREG we are GODS chosen we are buying back all it and to a degree GOD is given us the righteous all of the EARTH!! does not stop at Mexico

@makalribera6742 2 жыл бұрын

@@sbfhawk4343 La razon es no queremos que pase Otro Texas y luego los entrangeros se apropien y independizan ,japon casi compro las californias a mexico no hace mucho pero no lograron arrebatarlo

@sbfhawk4343 2 жыл бұрын

@@makalribera6742 Claro Carlos por eso dije lo que dije. Simplemente Dios los bloqeo de inherer lo que no es dellos. Pero para la RAZA AHUA AHUA!!!!

@FO-ik5kh 3 ай бұрын

NIGHTMARE IN MEXICO: We attempted to hire construction workers to do some repairs around the in-laws' house in a relatively safer city. When I asked the "maistro" in charge, he said it would be a two day job. It literally took close to a month to complete. I had been warned about this. This situation broke me. Yes, people are friendly, but when it comes to how time is managed, it is a whole different way of doing things. Be warned!

@classygary 2 жыл бұрын

Just remember “Wherever you go, there you are” oh and btw great video especially the advice about putting $$$ away for a rainy day 🤦🏻‍♂️ or in my case a ruptured achilles tenon, and actually much worse . Also I have much difficulty learning foreign language no matter how hard I try nonetheless I spent over five of the most adventurous years of my life in Mexico… and saw more of it than most citizens do in their entire life times . There is a lot to be desired wherever you are but it helps a lot in latin countries if you play guitar 🎸🥳 🇲🇽. One last thing if you do decide to live in Mexico… bring a Plumber an Electrician, several different ways to pay for stuff, a lot of toilet paper, and mosquito spray, and good freakin luck 🤣👊🏽😎 !!!

@waynevandermeer3139 4 жыл бұрын

Lot of good points. For sure the real estate news. I’ll never think of doing that. Rent. Rent. Rent. Thks again for the tips.

@janicegloster984 4 жыл бұрын

Wayne vandermeer Yes, rent forever or until there is solid information you can trust. Besides, if family live in the U.S, why buy as it could be a nuisance for them to sell property you may leave to them as an inheritance.

@SpanishandGo 4 жыл бұрын

Great overview, guys! Learning Spanish is huge... I can't believe how many people move to Mexico and don't learn it after years of living there. ¡Un saludo! -Jim

@davidblack535 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of like when people come to America and refuse to learn English over the course of decades.

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

@@mjc42701 Awesome! Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching! :) -Jim

@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidblack535 Wait... so you're a "two wrongs make a right" kind of guy? -Jim

@khalilahthompson7065 3 жыл бұрын

Yet when they go to america and we tell them to learn English, people say its racist.

@TheWellycs 3 жыл бұрын

Im from france and there are some people living here for 40 years and they still don't speak French

@snagouge7567 2 жыл бұрын

if you come to mexico with the intention of living there forever, youre not an expatriate, your an immigrant

@isaacclarke9490 2 жыл бұрын

I got chased by two guys with guns on a truck in Durango CO. Because I accidentally made a wrong turn and it was apparently their property. They damaged my car, made me stop with loaded guns, detained me at gunpoint, called the cops on me, and said that I was a terrorist (yes, I'm Mexican and brown). America is definitely NOT for me.

@annaswanson5903 4 жыл бұрын

My husband has a friend who moved to Mexico after HS and loves it (he’s never coming back to the US) 💛

@37Raffaella 4 жыл бұрын

I get it! The US is muuuuch worse, violence-wise!

@annaswanson5903 4 жыл бұрын

W K they moved from Acapulco to Puebla and seems like they’re pretty happy with that choice 👍

@37Raffaella 4 жыл бұрын

The Peachie Spoonie great!

@annaswanson5903 4 жыл бұрын

El Ciclista they are self employed but YES, that is definitely the biggest hurdle to overcome. I totally agree

@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath 3 жыл бұрын

@@37Raffaella Not really. The murder rate in Mexico is actually 5x higher than the US.. That said, it is almost all limited to certain areas that tourists never visit, just like in the US.

@RenataPereiraTV 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’d have never thought of losing your property title! That’s scary 😬

@levadurasmonjecitos7246 3 жыл бұрын

That´s due to ignorance. Before you buy a property you need to check the public registry to know if the person selling you the property is the actual owner. Then you need to make sure your title is registered in the same registry. 20 yrs "owning" a property and not having this check is pure ignorance

@armandolopez5318 3 жыл бұрын

Man that really sucks, it was my understanding that if you were not mexican citizen you were not allowed to own land. Correct me if im wrong?

@rusticaurbano3856 3 жыл бұрын

@@armandolopez5318 not the case

@thepurpleplace9832 3 жыл бұрын

I know, that's devastating 😢

@melovetorun 3 жыл бұрын

Letsmakethishappen Expats usually have money and move to another country for leisure. The difference with immigrants is that they move out of necessity.

@rondodson5736 2 жыл бұрын

I started traveling again once my youngest moved out. I met my current wife in Thailand and love Southeast Asia. Cost of living is very cheap, i have an excellent retirement and the wife loves traveling with me. The crime in Thailand is nothing compared to what i see in the states so i can't wait to get back to Thailand. I carry a gun whenever i leave the house in the states but feel no need in Thailand even if i could carry there legally. I am so fed up with the politics in the states and the fact the American people no longer are willing to fight for themselves, so why should i fight for them. I do agree if you are going to live in another country learning the language should be a must.

@goodtalker 2 жыл бұрын

A college friend from Norway recently landed in San Diego, drove north and then east to the Palm Springs, then met me at a casino in Indio, California. He actually thought we were in Mexico. I told him, "we are."

@stevetabor2605 3 жыл бұрын

A story from 1976: A Mexican woman who lived in the apartment house where I was temporarily residing told me that she and her husband "moved" from Mexico to the U.S. to make good money. Their dream was to buy a lot in Tijuana and build a house there. They saved their low wages in the U S. and bought the lot. Every Christmas for seven years they went on vacation and traveled down to T. to look at their lot, dream about it, and plan the house that they would build. One year they went down there and --- there was a house on the land! They went up and knocked on the door and asked why there was a house there. The guy said, "I own this land". They pulled out their deed and said, "No, this is ours". The guy pulled out his deed and said, "No, it's mine, see?" They went to the T. government and were told, "No, your deed is a forgery, this guy owns the land, you don't". So much for their dream. They lost their life savings on that phony deal.

@thecutestcuck7978 3 жыл бұрын

Most successful expats I know are married to a person of thats culture.

@deeprollingriver52 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a female here alone in Cabo. I mind my own business, l don’t look anyone in the eye. I ignore hawkers , I just MOVE ALONG, and am hypersensitive about my surroundings. I also carry protection, not a firearm. I do not go out and drive at night. I take taxis or Ubers at night. And unless I am with at least two other people, there’s no way in hell I’m roaming the tourist area. I also do not drink alcohol outside of my residence. Lock and double lock doors…….pretty much what I was doing in Houston, Texas

@phlodel 2 жыл бұрын

I worked with a man that was born and raised in Mexico, then lived in the U.S. for 30 years. He went back to his hometown to retire. He returned to the U.S. after a few months. He said Mexico was great except it's full of Mexicans.

@jamesmack3314 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve traveled to Mexico multiple times and never had a problem even though I don’t speak Spanish...people are great,food awesome,culture amazing,visually beautiful ,and just a more pleasant way of living,less stress...I’m interested in living there because I’m sick of California and the politics.BUT where to go in Mexico is the question.

@johnsteelman1410 3 жыл бұрын

Hello James Mack , I would like to meet a Mexican girl that would like to come to America.....how can I do it ? Where to go in Mexico ? Do they need a Visa to travel to the USA ? Can I drive to Mexico ? Please rely....thanks....John Steelman from America.

@jamesmack3314 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsteelman1410 John....just Google Mexican girls! There are many that would love a green card....

@johnsteelman1410 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmack3314 How do I Google Mexican Girls ?

@JackSmith-ou1dg 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnsteelman1410 You must be about 90 years old, I think too late to look for a beautiful Mexican girl. :-)

@dumajimo 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmack3314 and this kind of comment is why you gringos are not as well liked as you think. Please dont even consider moving to Mexico, too much hassle for us in exchange for your food stamps or lowly retirement money.

@DogWalkerBill 3 жыл бұрын

I am also following KZfaqrs from the Philippines. A few years ago, some bird watchers went to an island area they were warned not to go to because of terrorist activity. They went any way, to see a rare exotic bird. They disappeared and have never been heard from, or about, again. When the American Embassy warns you, "Don't go to area X." Be smart and DON'T go to area X!

@ayuanabradford3206 2 жыл бұрын

That’s go for everywhere. USA is getting dangerous to lol. All the mass shootings

@TomBTerrific 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m 71. I’ve traveled most of my life for work and loved it. I enjoyed experiencing the different cultures. All of which have things I love and hated . I’ve been married to two different ladies from different countries and that a big adjustment too. Any I’ve learned that I’m not able to change the places I’ve been and they care little about what I think. So now I don’t fantasize about living anywhere outside of my country but do enjoy extended visits. I stopped expecting fair treatment and I’m quick to the point when dealing with those wanting my business.

@ChristopherJohnsonArtist 2 жыл бұрын

I've lived in Mexico since 2001, It hasn't been easy. I've been naturalized for years. The most challenging things are preparing for retirement on a low salary (just like any other Mexican), and discrimination. It is hard to meet someone interested in a serious relationship (so many look for a sugar daddy (because supposedly all white people are rich ???), or someone who meets their stereotype) I remember once someone called the local cop on me for taking photos of flowers in the park so there are plenty of Karens here too. :-) Still I've met a lot of nice people too and there are a lot of non-racist people. I'd only leave if there is a family emergency. It will be interesting to see how man y angry comments I get in reply to mention that I get treated differently even after 20 years and always speaking in Spanish.

@TheCarajos 2 жыл бұрын

hay mucha gente ignorante en todos lados, en México mucha gente tonta cree que por ser de otro país entonces eres adinerado, sobre todo si eres de un país de primer mundo, porque no pueden entender cómo podrías ser pobre o de clase media si "podrías estar mejor en tu país" yo creo que la gente se va filtrando sola, si encuentras gente así mejor alejate, de esa manera hacen el trabajo por.

@berenicee5579 2 жыл бұрын

I’m curious, what’s your emigration status?

@bradhorwitz2214 3 жыл бұрын

I think many Americans moving to a developing country have unrealistic expectations as to what everyday life will be, particularly if they had a great vacation in that place and believe that their lifestyle will be "permanent vacation" mode. Sooner or later their expectations will not meet the reality and they will become disillusioned and return to their country. This is particularly so if the people have not learned the local language or established relationships outside of the ex-pat community. Good video honestly showing these challenges.

@ClarksonsinUSA 3 жыл бұрын

We travel, but we will never leave western NC for good..If we just keep the Yankees out!":) A super safe and prosperous area!

@alwaysopen7970 3 жыл бұрын

Mexico is not a "developing country". There are no "developing countries" as all are settled.

@ClarksonsinUSA 3 жыл бұрын

@@alwaysopen7970 industrially genius!

@TangerineTravels 4 жыл бұрын

We actually forgot one big reason why expats leave Mexico-they break up with their significant other. Seems to be happening a lot in the past few months, but don't worry...our relationship is 4.5 years strong! 💪😅

@TheBuddyShowWorldwide 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, sad about Jimmy and Tah.

@TangerineTravels 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve also seen a few others: (Lost Leblanc) Christian and his gf + Max and Lee

@TheBuddyShowWorldwide 4 жыл бұрын

@@typhoidpaddy1244 What was their channel name?

@TheBuddyShowWorldwide 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw that about Lost Leblanc. Who is Max and Lee?

@Xicohtencatl_Xayacate 4 жыл бұрын

Bring your significant others. It's what we do. 🤣

@noahriding5780 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not an expert but I was told that Americans cannot legally own any land or housing in Mexico. But that they will let you buy it with the intention of stealing it back after you build it up. Like stock interest... It used to be ILLEGAL for Americans to own land there. (Unless this has changed? I don't think it has.) So this seems like a huge problem with even trusting to go down there. They want you to invest your money, and then come back and get the 'free stuff' at your expense.

@TangerineTravels 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a common myth. There are several legal ways for foreigners to own property in Mexico.

@patrickvanmeter2922 2 жыл бұрын

Been here in Baja for over 25 years. I haven't been back to the states in over 25 years. I learned the language and I love the place. I do get tired of being an interpreter for every American I know. Most have no intention to learn Spanish. Shame.

@bhaktivedantajnostromo5506 3 жыл бұрын

Ja ja ja ja "el panadero con el paaan🎶" 🙌🏼✨

@jerarqva 3 жыл бұрын

Jajaja gracias estaba buscando este comentario

@DoricV33 3 жыл бұрын

So you went to a country and expect it to be as easy to live in as the US. LOL yea that's really silly. My family is from Mexico. I have a lot of family on both sides of the border. So you have to hook up with a family and become close family friends so people know who you are and are willing to speak up for you and take you socially. Mexico is NOT the US. Some places are dangerous for locals. You need to move to where the cartels have the least amount of influence. Saying that there are people in the US that will rob you blind if you let them take advantage of you. So there are going to be good people and bad people no matter where you go in the world. people in Mexico can be just as xenophobic as anyone else in the world. Especially if they think you might be under cover DEA or CIA or just some idiots that are going to stir up the hornets nest with the cartels. Which is why you should have made friends with people who have family in the area you plan to visit or try to live in for extended periods. That way you have someone that people know and get along with that will say " Hay, those gringos are ok and are with us." Even then still expect to be watched closely till you earn the trust the locals. Honestly you need to know a lot more about mexico then just the language. If people don't know or trust you or trust you, then don't expect much other then a cold shoulder and no one's going to care if the criminals make short work of you. Hell even I get a bit of a cold shoulder when i shop at the local Mexican market here where I live and I grew up in this neighborhood. I'm not as brown as they are and my Spanish isn't as good as when i was a kid. So people think I'm just one of the new white people that moved into the area. Even though I've here all my life and been here for decades longer then them. And this is in the US. Having said all this, if you can't handle the reality of living in Mexico. Then GET OUT. Move to somewhere in the US where there is a large Latino community and NOT the "hood". Make close friends so if you decide to visit Mexico you can have a friend travel with you and or at least send word ahead to family that will look out for you when you go. Hell I got a lot of relatives that won't go back to visit. Some areas are just to dangerous. My dad being one of them and he immigrated from there. Its just not the same anymore, not since the cartels took over and are fighting with the government. God damn this is a long rant, so I'm going to stop.

@johelka7901 3 жыл бұрын

Nowadays is dangerous in every country is nothing like before; evil has really creep in most places!!

@rachel3760 3 жыл бұрын

I know!! Most of these complaints aren't unique to Mexico they're something anyone who moves to a country where they don't know the laws or culture or language will experience. It's not exactly safe for immigrants who only speak spanish in the US either. Also some of the specific problems like the property one are so ignorant, like not every country operates like the US! People should do research before moving to a new country and don't expect the laws to conform to what Americans want.

@stellaguerrero169 Жыл бұрын

Tijuana, MX had 2,000 murders vs Phoenix 148. I personally know people that owned homes in Tijuana, MX, their property were taken away just with a threat...that's Mexico, if it wasn't I would had bought property years ago.

@cdfcat 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this informative video, I a a Mexican National that has lived in the US all my life and now just looking to invest in a property in Mexico (hence why I'm watching ur video). I will watch more of your channel

@JuanOrtiz-tm7rn 3 жыл бұрын

Easy, ALWAYS remember you are a GUEST!

@ninahndz5880 3 жыл бұрын

A guest??

@donaldatkinson7937 3 жыл бұрын

What if we told all Mexicans moving here that?

@ericsauln1150 3 жыл бұрын

@Mick Mack because of the demographic that comes out of Mexico. They’re riddled all over that area

@7x779 3 жыл бұрын

Easy, all LEGAL Mexicans in the USA should also ALWAYS remember they are a GUEST. Btw, What are illegal Americans in Mexico called? Are they still guests? Do they get free health care education and are able to voteAnd own property? Just curious, how many illegal Americans are in Mexico,And are there any consequences for them or does the Mexican government just shrug their shoulders and give them free benefits encourage them to vote?

@immaculatesquid 3 жыл бұрын

@@7x779 There's a lot of illegal central americans in mexico, and they get deported. I know a girl who's mom came from El Salvador illegally. The irony is, El Salvador deports their illegals, yet she would be rife with anger at the notion of her mother being deported, but it would happen to mine if the roles were reversed.

@lisacampbell9601 3 жыл бұрын

I have an American friend who marries a Native of Mexico and she lost her business that she started and found out during her divorce that Americans cannot legally own land/property in Mexico.

@kevinmellado844 3 жыл бұрын

Actually all non-citizens, but I was on the understanding that this restrained was only for the first few miles from the beach.

@chasingsunsets87 3 жыл бұрын

lol no surprised. but you guys we have to rescue them.

@TouchingOn Жыл бұрын

Also, no matter what company provides your internet service, the signal is always VERY weak and VERY often intermittent or cut out.

@pannellclara 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like two different worlds! everything from humor to mannerisms & mentalities

@timelesstravelclub6240 4 жыл бұрын

My house in the U.S. was broken into 3 times by the same guy while I was in Mexico. I had video cameras everywhere and he wasn’t camera shy. Police never caught him... That I know of. Excellent job on this video guys.

@terryw007 4 жыл бұрын

which location in Mexico?

@timelesstravelclub6240 4 жыл бұрын

terryw007 All over really. I have a KZfaq travel channel like Jordan and Maddie.

@TheBuddyShowWorldwide 4 жыл бұрын

@@timelesstravelclub6240 And a darned good one too!

@timelesstravelclub6240 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBuddyShowWorldwide Awe thanks Buddy! I can't wait to get over there again.

@heatherhopereed2147 4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are visiting Ajijic next month. We are planning to live in 3 different countries (US, Mexico, Italy) throughout the year. I get bored living in one place for too long.

@sghaua 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@ren1018 3 жыл бұрын

You are doing it right. I can't stay in 1 place forever. That's why I won't buy a house in Mexico but will rent instead.

@litestreamer 3 жыл бұрын

nice, if you can afford it.

@josetakapele 2 жыл бұрын

As a Mexican citizen I underestimated how many barriers Americans can go through with the legality of things. It would be much easier for me, a Mexican citizen to buy land than my sister, a US citizen.

@olgabalenko2100 2 жыл бұрын

Not gringos shaming Mexicans for not speaking English in USA, but moving to Mexico expecting to speak English there ...

@diannefoster3297 3 жыл бұрын

When you move to an unstable country run by the cartel, what did you expect?

@ckilgore3983 3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly why I wouldn't move to America

@drtimoshea4087 3 жыл бұрын

just like the US ,,big pharma .. the real cartel

@Ease54 3 жыл бұрын

@@drtimoshea4087 Wow...."Big Pharma" ran you off he road and held you at gun point?! Story please.....

@ClamideaViruz 3 жыл бұрын

If it was run by a cartel there would be less violence, there's multiple cartels

@xeval9499 3 жыл бұрын

This is a common misconception cartels are really mostly on the rural sides of Mexico and even some rural areas are the most safest in the world. Cartels also don't really harm the civilians it all really depends. It's only if you pose a threat to them

@sandysergent 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. It's important to know all of the positive and negative about moving to Mexico. Knowing what other people experience not only helps in the decision-making process but prepares one for possible issues. Being prepared can completely change the outcome of any situation. We plan on retiring further south than Mexico but still follow you two. We are learning a lot just watching how you deal with the types of issues that would pertain to living in any foreign country. I'm glad we found your Channel.

@kellygreen5556 2 жыл бұрын

I now live in El Paso Texas. When I walk over to Juarez Mexico, I address everyone in Spanish, the language on the money I use there. It is not so difficult to learn how to ask for lunch , etc. The flip side of this, I expect people in the USA to address me in English ( most do, even in El Paso). I don't try to help non English speakers who won't try in my language. It's the language on our money, etc. Don't be so arrogant to move to a place and expect everyone to cater to you. Concerning the problems buying or renting property in Mexico: Yes. there can be terrible stories just as there are terrible experiences in the USA. I recently moved out of a rental ( here in the USA) - I always paid on time, always abided by the terms of the lease, never complained yet I still had trouble getting my security deposit back from the crooked owner. This happens so often that many tenants just don't pay the last month and risk having that reported on their credit. You are right that violent crime also happens everywhere although begging is perhaps more acceptable in Mexico than the USA. Many restaurants in Mexico consider it almost normal for beggars and vendors to bother people eating at the tables. Most restaurants in the USA would throw them out.

@natashawarner292 2 жыл бұрын

Hey guys!! I'm so glad to watch your channel.... I feel like it's real...I like the videos that are like "why would you leave" ect... I think that appeased my fears because things were acknowledged and actually seem reasonable lol

@littlesita9452 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are adorable. I started researching my upcoming trip to Mexico a month ago and have ended up watching most of your videos. I especially appreciate how fair and even-handed this one is, and you do a great job of breaking things down in a non-judgmental way. For three years, I was living back and forth between Japan and Central America (Panama, Nicaragua & Guatemala) and had fallen in love with Guatemala and COULD NOT adjust to Japan, despite living and working there twice with great friend/professional support. Don’t get me wrong. it’s an amazing country. It’s just not the right place for me, and it’s important to recognize where we feel at home and not and regroup/pivot if we decide a move ended up not being the right one. (P.s. - it was eerily quiet for me. Haha). I so appreciate that you are learning the language (and doing very well). It makes SUCH a difference, and I wish more Americans abroad would make that effort.

@littlesita9452 3 жыл бұрын

@@alejandrasosa1346 What about it seems entitled to you? I’ve met a lot of expats (in the US and abroad) who live decades in other countries specifically to take advantage of some aspect of economy and never explore, and never learn the language or try to adapt to the country in any way. I think they’re doing pretty well for a young couple living abroad for the first time.

@luiznunes1404 3 жыл бұрын

@@littlesita9452 Guatemala is a paradise, I had been there twice. Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

@littlesita9452 3 жыл бұрын

@@luiznunes1404 It is, isn't it. :) Brazil is pretty awesome too. I've only been there once, but I loved it, and I have had so many wonderful Brazilian students

@jesusrosefromthedead8017 2 жыл бұрын

@@littlesita9452 you’re so optimistic beautiful angel

@williamrobert1552 2 жыл бұрын

I almost get killed the last time I visited Mexico city, the car I entered was shot Many times before the driver manage to escape. So sad that the world has so many beautiful places that can't be visited and enjoyed due to crime!,.... Hello, how're you doing?

@aurban7033 3 жыл бұрын

You're both quite young but very mature for your years. God Bless You. Be Safe 💗💙

@lueveniapettiford2626 2 жыл бұрын

Very realistic assessment of the different reasons why people leave and can't adapt. So true.👍

@AlfieAndare 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! you should make a video about "why people leave the United States" and talk about the ugly side of the U.S. and the whole culture of mass killing in schools and public places ... that's scarier than living in Mexico.