Hola Mija! I am an immigrant from Ireland. Living in Baja for the past 10 years, on a path to citizenship (The exam questions are so hard!!!-What does papalote mean in Nahuatl?...!!!!!), anyway, my Yaqui wife bought land years ago and I built a house: 4k for the land, 40k for the house construction. With no mortgage, monthly expenses are very cheap-utilities:

When people say they can live on less traveling than staying at home, I think they are almost always speaking about going to a less expensive country. The Colombian peso has fallen while the Mexican peso has risen against the USD, so you are probably seeing larger price differences between Mexico and Colombia than ever before.

I’ve been watching your channel as I’m a retired Mexican/American. More American, as I’ve lived most of my life in the US. I just returned from 2-weeks in Mexico, a week at the beach in Cancun and a week in Queretaro. Your perspective is very interesting, as your story reflects the life in this post industrial world economy. My working life from 1970 through 2013 was in the tail end of the Industrial Revolution. I learned a trade (no collage), however both my wife & I managed to ride the wave of rising housing values, we also saved approximately 5-10% of our income each year (invested on stocks via the 401k plans here in the US). Today, as senior citizens we see the possibility of becoming political or financial refugees, as we consider a future move to Mexico. Don’t give up on KZfaq. BTW, I spent time in Columbia in the 90’s, nice country, but dangerous when I was there. ❤

Greed is the reason prices are going up, and people are laid off. I am 80, and I moved to Queretaro at 79 in 2021. The dollar is falling, but God will take care. I do get a pension, and I left the USA, because it is deadly and super expensive. Rent, Food etc. is going up, but less than the USA. I do help many none beggars. At 80, I have always invested into good people. God bless everyone.

This is a comment from William: Hola Ruby. There is no one right answer for everyone. Some people are uncomfortable moving about the world and may be intimidated by anything different or foreign. They may even be fearful of the "other" and need the familiar to be comfortable, and owning a house is equated with security. Other people have an innate curiosity about the world and are rewarded by embracing the foreign and different cultures over the horizon. Such people value experiences and memories more than financial security, although they don't have to be mutually exclusive. My choice was to travel extensively in Mexico and the southwest portion of the US until I was about 40. I didn't work to buy a house. I worked to travel while I was young enough to explore Mexico cheaply and not feel inconvenienced by basic accommodations. 70 pesos a week for a hotel room in San Cristobal de Las Casas? More than adequate for my purposes, and the money saved was available to buy huipils, bags and belts from the Indian women weavers. The hotel rooms or B&B apartments the KZfaqrs of today show are palaces compared what I was happy with as a young traveler. Perhaps coming of age during the hippy era helped. I've traveled more than 100,000 kms in Mexico, visited all of the states in Mexico except Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, visited places rarely if ever seen by tourists, been the guest of wealthy land owners, campesinos and indios in remote mountain settlements, taken thousands of photos and recorded my travels in diaries, and I wouldn't trade my experiences and memories for a handful of houses. I still don't own a house but with a little luck I should outlive my savings. I can no longer travel but I have 30 feet of books on Mexico and the internet is loaded with interesting videos on Mexico. I'm more than happy to share my knowledge and love of Mexico, and the Mexico I knew 40-55 years ago is the subject of history books. That Mexico has mostly disappeared. But not in my mind. Travel while you can. You are smart enough and hard working enough to deal with the future, whenever that comes. There are cheaper places than Queretaro in Mexico, still very nice, and they will be available at a price the average Mexican can afford as long as the expats don't discover them before you do. Plus, you know how to work remotely, so location is less critical than when I was your age. Great video. Have lots of fun in Colombia.

IMHO, you guys chose the wrong city to begin with, although Querétaro is a very nice city but it’s going to get more expensive each year. I chose to move to Morelia in December 2020 over Querétaro or San Miguel de Allende, even I could afford it. There are many other places are still undiscovered, and I could notice that Morelia has started to have more expats since I arrived a bit over 2 years ago. I’m glad that I bought a house in Morelia and I feel stable with my life here! No worry about the rental expenses which it has started to rise from one year to the next. My recommendation is to purchase the best house you could afford and travel frequently to other places as you wish. Best of luck! Colombia would not be my first choice!

That's right. People going to different areas. Trying to escape their problems only seem to add two more problems. And it is crazy it's not always better. It's sometimes just more of the same.

Came across your video and thought I'd just tell my little story....I took up photography about a year ago (this is after 4 eye surgeries and bad vision for nearly 20 years). People started noticing my work so I decided to pursue it. I had been set on traveling, in my car for at least a time and trying to do what is called "car life." Not because I had too but because I want to change my situation. I am a gig worker in the US and since we have corrupt politicians destroying our way of life up here, the gig economy has become way less lucrative. I don't know if the economy is going to totally collapse or not, all I know is, I want to live my best life before it does if it does. I started making traveling videos on my channel. Right now I only have 76 subs but I love it so I'm going to continue investing in myself. I took a chance and a trip to southern california from phoenix last month and had a really great time, took wonderful photos and will developing my videos soon for that trip....HOWEVER...on the way back, my car's transmission went out so now I've been stuck at home, hoping to find a stay at home job...found one, but it's only commission but it is in the travel industry, hopefully it works out decently....so what you say about making plans but can't control what happens is absolutely true. I'm hoping to do van life next...that's my plan. (p.s...I subbed your channel, I'm interested in learning more about Mexico) :)

No one ever regrets their time traveling, and it's super smart to navigate around the currency fluctuations and take advantage of your ability to work anywhere.

Love to hear your perspective! But honestly, Mexico is one of the best countries in the world to be in at the moment... it's still very affortable, lots of opportunities, and freedom! You seems creative so I am sure you will make it through!

I think it's great that you and Dave have chosen to travel. You are both still young and are working online, that makes it so much easier. Don't rush the time when you will settle down, you will know when that time is coming. Traveling is an education in itself and I believe it makes a person more open to what the world has to offer. I love all of your videos and am enjoying being a student in your Thrive in Spanish Async class, I would recommend it to anyone. It will help me so much once I move to Mexico and will make it easier to communicate with people in many parts of the world. I will be more likely to travel to other Spanish speaking countries. Good luck and I hope you enjoy Columbia, seeing your videos makes me want to visit there! ☮️❤️😎

The stock market is about to crash so beware! I have to say that I am happy that I am an old woman. I don't know if I would know how to start all over again in today's world. I have no savings but I have learned how to conserve everything while I was a nomad traveling as a solo woman and that education has given me such an interesting life. My advice is to trust yourselves and be flexible. Create the life that works for YOU!!!... and of course, do no harm!

This is super dope. Glad for you all. My family and I recently made a similar move into full time travel full time. Currently in Mexico, and will be visiting Colombia as well. The plan is to visit every country thay will allow us, with the minimal amount of effort. Good luck, but I know yall will be fine. Peace

You two are so thoughtful, smart, and proactive. That takes courage. I enjoy following your journey.

Big likes lovely and blessings to you! I lost my job in 2021 and was able to accept it❣️✨ The world is definitely a different place, so many things will always be uncontrollable.

Hola! Thank you for sharing your story. I love your channel for your honesty and authenticity ❤

Good info, Karen ! Thanks for sharing !

Awesome video! I hope stuff starts to change around the world and people can start living a better life.

It's nice to see you excited about your new country. You and Dave really enjoyed it last year so it makes sense to live there for a while. I'm looking forward to new videos from Columbia and hoping that good things come your way.

Love your transparency! Thank you so much!

Great points! Thank you for sharing!

Hola Karen! Gracias la neta por este video. Los deseo lo mejor y mucha abundancia!!!

Great info, another view of our current situation

Great video, thank u!

Nice video. I appreciated the insight into your reasoning for moving. -Marc

Hey, I listened to your video and gave it a like. Traveling is something that they can never take away from you. I traveled a lot when I was younger. The future is more uncertain than ever before. You make a good point that there are unforeseeable circumstances out of your control that you have to deal with. Identify a problem is different than finding the right answer. But good luck and keep up the good work.

Tip of my cap! Happy you guys are traveling!

You two are awesome stay strong and keep you in my prayers .

Keep up the great videos , paisana

I just found your video! It was so candid and honest! Just plain awesome! I hope you can continue with your videos ☺️

Great video. Good information. Thanks.

This is the first in a long time I’ve seen you in my feed, which is disappointing because I like your videos.

This is wonderful ! Take your adventures as they come, think broadly and apply yourselves just as you are. Respect the laws of the land wherever you are and pay your taxes. Be of service as you go so your passing through leaves only footprints and takes only memories. I look forward to your videos. Many blessings from Australia.

I love your channel and want to see you and your husband be safe and well!

Thanks for sharing with us Karen! Investing vs home ownership. There are wonderful pros and cons to both. Investing feels a lot easier because I haven’t enjoyed home ownership. It depends on one’s tolerance for either. I’m praying that things settle down as I plan to move to Mexico.

You are soooo beautiful without makeup!! What a beauty you are inside and out 🫶 Keep expanding yourself. Share your gifts sis and you are worthy ❣️You're amazing 🥰

Love your video!

Great video!! 💖🙃

Great channel,very interesting had come across several months ago ,also again just resently, very likeable,thanks

Great video.

I love your accent and voice. So comforting.

Animo Karencita, animo!

Keep posting!

My wife and I are Perpetual travellers, and in our 50s. You are able to take full control of your costs, and adjust accordingly.

Hola Karencita, !Es la primera vez viendo tu video en youtube!

First time viewer. I subscribed.

Thanks for a really nice video

I just found your video! I love your channel!

It's so good you both diversified your work skills to make sure you can adapt as needed financially to changing times and also to keep growing, just like moving to new places to keep growing and having adventures. I've had very unexpected new challenges too, and things are much harder financially. I do what I can to keep up with these new expenses (health). One lesson, always live below your means, because anything can happen. Have a big emergency fund. You do grest videos, and I've always wanted to keaen Spanish, and I'll definitely choose your course if I finally do it. Good luck in your travels!

She is a keeper, thank u

This is great !

New subscriber, buena suerte amiga!

Learn Spanish with me! Start speaking with native Spanish speakers and me: www.lakarencita.com/online-spanish-classes

Very good video. 1st time watcher. Like this fresh perspective on being "Digital Nomads" . Glad you decided not to buy the house and to embrace your passion for traveling. Best of luck to you and much love from Canada. 🇨🇦

Hi this is Teacher John from Teacher John's Adventures..one of your best videos...I hope you enjoy your new adventures....I am hoping to move to San Carlos Mexico soon....and travel now to Columbia...enjoy..

Super video!

I wish you the best!

-May God BLESS you.. Karencita !!!!!!!

What a thoughtful video 👍😃 Question…. How did you come up with the teaching format for ‘Thrive in Spanish ‘? Makes a lot of sense 👍

My wife and I love your Channel and we wish you the very best we saw you four different times when we were in Uber's and would yell and wave at you if you ever need a place to stay where an older couple that you would be glad to come and stay with us for a few nights in Queretero. God Bless you both.

Colombia has an awesome culture. Check out the Vallenato music festival in Valedupar this spring. Vallenato is one of the most popular music types in Colombia. Distfruta!

I can’t wait to hear about your new Colombian home. 🙂

I think stocks are risky. But with risk comes potentially big rewards! Your assessment is very good. I admire you for working KZfaq and making very good videos!

I have been thinking to no buy a place when I retire in Mexico but move around other countries on a permanent Vacation and when I get bored maybe work part time. But you guys need to still work… but we need to be adaptable ❤

Traveling when young is great. Just one thing to think about - the older you get, the harder could be to buy a house. You mentioned inflation right now. Imagine inflation 10 to 20 years from now when you decide to buy a house. Just some food for thought. Best of luck in your travels.

Thank you

I'm almost encouraged to move out of the USA.

Wishing you all the best! Maybe you can start doing travel vlogs?

Thanks!

I can definitely understand Colombia - it's on my radar too.

After watching your vid and having all the facts, hagale, it sounds like you have made a good call. Most folk cannot afford to do both, travel and buy a home unless the rents are really good and cover the mortgage. Travel is good for the soul and makes a worldly persona in most cases. I do know some that have travelled but did not see. I know a few people that work remotely as digital nomads and its great.

Hola hermana. Property is always the best long term investment that you can make. It doesn’t need to be developed property, open range or woodlands is great too. Real estate property values are declining in the USA. Purchase undeveloped property in the states of Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. Purchase more than 20 acres. In rural areas, less than 20 acres means that you fall under a different set of government regulations. I recommend buying 1,000+ acres of rangeland bordered by BLM land. Sit on it as a long term investment. The value will only increase.

I sold my rental property (house) last year while the market was still hot. And I have now invested most of that money into high dividend stocks.

I love it

Damn I was thinking about moving back to Mexico everywhere is getting more expensive & war is gonna break out soon I have a feeling

Great video! Let’s all make sure this video pays more than $5!

I've just subscribed as your video's are very interesting n I hope one day to travel round South America, n find a beautiful senorita like yourself I love listening to people speaking Spanish it's a very beautiful language, also I think metals are something to maybe looking into for investment as there will always be a market for them, especially precious metals if you have the money too!🤔, have a lovely evening!😊💜✌️

My rent in MX just went up 10% this month bc of the mx peso, not to mention all the items and services that went up not due to the exchange rates. It's probably time for many nomads to pack up and go elsewhere. I assume you are not talking about 401k or SIEFORE, my stock/crypto portfolio is like 5% of my net, it's like money to play at the casino. it's proven that real estates almost always go up over time, and it's one of the most common ways to transfer wealth from one generation to the next. You don't have to settle down in one place to buy a house. The rentals I collect give me the flexibility to live anywhere and is funding my future retirement

Sis! Im still binging your channel😅 Btw, how is average cost of living in Columbia compared to Queretaro or Hidalgo? Bills and stuff like that. Thanks!

Karencita if you explore the option of going to India and doing the digital nomad thing there with your husband for 6 months and go to some cool places, you MIGHT grow a lot there because Indians love their country so much. They will follow you as long as you make videos there that are good. You might be able to make a decent living off KZfaq if you do the India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, The Philippines and Vietnam circuit. I have been doing the research by following what palces and how many views KZfaqrs like Harry Jaggard, Davud Akhundzada, World Nomac, Banjamin Jenks, Paddy Doyle, Nicole And Mico, Those Happy Years, Rhett And Claire, etc get and it's A LOT! The key is to stay in those areas and just travel around them. When these people have left back to Europe or the Middle East or South America, views drop drastically. When they go back to India, etc, the views shoot back up. Just something to think about for you and your husband. I'm currerntly living in Envigado next to Medellin. If you ever wanna, we can do a Live Stream interview. If not, no se preocupe. Keep Chasing Your Dreams. Never Give Up. Travel the world as long as you guys wanna. There's so much out there to see and so many cool people to meet.

animo ! bash onnn as they say in England! saludo ...🙏

Smart Karen 😊

I’ve subscribed and yes, get as many income steams as possible, very unstable world nowadays and you have to be adaptable as you say. And as as someone from the U.K. I can understand what your mother in law is saying about the U.K.; I moved from there back in 2008 but can’t imagine how expensive it has become, keep those videos coming your information is great and admirable.

Sounds like you have thought everything through very well. Housing might be a big expense when you travel. If you are frugal and don't party too much, I would think you could live "on the road" just as cheaply or for less than in Querétaro.

My dear you speak wisely.....

Hi Mija. This tip is just for you. Start watching energy stocks and how thier patterns move with the seasons, hot, cold weather, a storm, or even loud mouth politicians. You can always rest assure when these dip or crash “ it’s time to buy that dip” Energy stocks always go back up

Your still young it may not always feel like it you must do what is right for you and your what your ❤️ tells you. There will always be time to settle down latter, enjoy yourself while your healthy.......

Hola Karencita. The main problem in todays world is that prices increase everywhere but not income. I am from Quebec but I can't afford to live there anymore. I love Latin America but South-East-Asia is less expensive for a good quality of life. You remember your stay in Vietnam? I can live well in Thailand for less than half the price in Quebec. Food is great, people are nice, it is secure and Internet is great. I can even travel to neighbour countries. The only problems are linguage and visas. I am now exploring the Philippines.

100% it is possible to travel and be financially responsible, we have been doing it for 12 years and counting. For example our first full month here in Ecuador our food costs were ~$300 USD. In Canada our average monthly cost for food is $1000 USD. We will save ~$4200 USD in food costs alone in the 6 months we will stay in Ecuador. That will cover our airfare with significant real dollar savings on top. We even saved significant money travelling to/living in the expensive location of Aruba recently. We will say that financial frugality while travelling is more feasible with a slow travel approach because more moves equals more costs, especially when changing countries. Thank you for the video, we hope you enjoy your travels!👍🙄

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Hi, came across your channel for the 1st time, subscribed and 👍🏼, I read some of the comments, not sure if you are still making plans for your next destination, if you go to Colombia, I've heard better things about Medellin than Bogota, as you may be aware, there are many nomads on YT, you can check about COL., but another suggestion is PANAMA, I'm dying to go there, many North American Expats there, there are many YT vlogs about it...hope you check it out, and who knows, maybe you'll be streaming from there in the next few months..best of luck.

Great thumbnail!

I own both stocks and rental properties. Both are generally good investments but different. Stocks of good companies held over a long time can generate great returns but come with a lot of market volatility vs. rental properties do not generate as much potential value increase but they can give you steady monthly rent income

I left San Luis Potosi for Thailand. You guys should try the Philippines.

Balance is important. Skill sets are important. While learning a new skill you may be lax in things you didn't know completely. Focus on what you think is important.

Well you arent the only content creators to be either quiting or up and nomading around. So many are doing it now like almost at the same time, wow. Its a brave move and i wish you well. As far as stocks go, I personally wouldnt touch it right now. If i did it would probably be in energy or war supplies ! 7 days in a row on the downward, no funds injected by the fed. Safer bet would be gold and silver, real money. Assets. Keep us updated on your progress, best wishes, travel safe and do it while you have your health (thats what i did). cheers !

I think you are an Amazing Success Story, and I think it is only going to get better for you. 😁

love your channel i do

🤔 I feel like best decision not to buy any IMmobile stuff but staying MOBILE 😉 especially in these times of uncertainty. What’s inside of you, your experiences, lessons learned will add up during time staying with you wherever you go and can’t be stolen 😂 Following my own experiences: when in doubt it’s a “NO” because whenever the best offer is right in front of you there are no doubts anymore but you know “this is it” and go for it without any hesitation. Recommendation: not looking back and overthinking what you have done! For the time being it is what it is and that’s it. Now enjoy and look ahead 😉 Good luck 🍀

Hi. Maybe learning skills that are really practical, like sowing and more of that. Learn survival skills and all kinds of wild edible plants, mushrooms and other stuff. Things are really gonna get bumpy and stoks and internet related stuff wont mean as much as they do now. Owning a house and some land is always a good thing, but when even those get taken away its great knowing survival skills. I hope things wont get as bad as I am imagining but its always good to prepare for the worst. Try spending more time with your loved ones...time goes so quickly and those moments spent with them are so precious. All the best wishes to everyone.