Many of the reasons you mentioned for wanting to settle down are the same reasons we decided to settle down in SLP Mexico. It's nice to have a home base and not live out of a backpack and suitcase. I look forward to the next version of the Tao of David. -Marc
Living out of a backpack. Tell me about it! I sent someone your way the other day, Canadian retirees looking to move to Mex and interested in SLP. Good job I know someone there lol!
I find it so inspiring that you've decided to move to the country of your family's heritage and get citizenship. I am half Mexican, half Irish, USA-born and raised, and have only been to Mexico a handful of times and also Ireland, and I don't even know Spanish (talk about an identity crisis lol). Watching your videos about Mexico is fascinating and helps me connect back to my heritage. I totally empathize with your feelings about cultural familiarity and that kind of home-sickness that you felt in Mexico. I think it's totally natural to seek a home where you feel that you belong there. Anyway I just found your channel and will be watching your content! Your vlog style is so natural and confident (and also funny)!
OMG the identity crisis is real and I can so relate! I picked up my Polish passport this week and I'm like, ok I'm Polish, but I don't speak Polish and I feel like I have no Polish identity. Strange feeling but I guess when you have such a mix like we do it's normal! I even found out last week that my grandfather was actually born in what is now Ukraine!
Yes. I do not want to move to Mexico. I never did. SHOCKED! This was NEVER a 'moving to Mexico' channel. But more importantly, this video isn't really about Mexico. It's about doing what I want which which will ultimately make me happy. Being on the road for 5 years and working for yourself is not easy, no matter what sexy instababes lead you to believe on Instagram. It's hard work! One point I didn't mention is that I may be looking for a job in HR in 2022. It's a possibility. Essentially running an online business with multiple incomes from multiple places can be a nightmare in terms of planning and stability. A regular salary again would be a god-send! But don't panic, there are still about another 17 MEXICO TRAVEL VIDEOS coming from now until late September!
I was nodding my head in agreement as you listed the comforts of a stable home (shoes, stuff on the wall, etc) - until you mentioned a cat! (JK) Also, congratulations for being the first person ever to say they actually want to suffer through winter (*who wasn't a skier, hockey player or snowplow driver). We will have to touch bases on that winter thing next March and see how it worked for you. Seriously, there is much to be said about familiarity - getting to know neighbours and local shopkeepers, having the pillow and bedding that works for you and discovering hidden gems. Best wishes!
@@Vancouver_Dan As always Dan everything you say is BLOODY BRILLIANT. I never realised just how much of a difference a nice pair of shoes can make! I know I'll be moaning and complaining about winter in Europe, and having to finish filming by 4pm because of the sun going down, but there's nothing like snow! Well maybe not for 3 months continuously in Poland like this year LOL
David-love your authenticity and being real! I too have an affinity with Poland and feel more at home in Europe, in spite of being born and raised in the U.S. (Had Polish parents). So, have been resistantly pondering coming to Mexico-did you get vaccinated? Does it feel more open and less masked then it did last time you were there? Have you lost your interest in San Luis Potosi? I want to be in Europe, but pandemic restrictions still have me uncertain. So, will you be flying from Mexico City to Belgrade?
Hi David.... long time subscriber. Nothing wrong with expressing your point of view and feelings. Mexico will always welcome you with open doors! Best !
Looking forward to seeing your great videos of your Mexico Travels.. I know they will be Fantastic.. And will continue to see your videos from time to time when you move home to Europe.
I'm trying to find my special place to retire later this summer. Still trying to convince myself to live in Mexico full-time. The one thing I do know, is that there are plenty of wonderful places to see here. As you have proven by your travels, there seems to be something magical around every turn. Plus, the food is extraordinary.
I replied to this already but my comment disappeared! I think the food will be the thing I'll miss the most. Fortunately theres a mexican restaurant in Belgrade that's actual Mexican and not tex-mex! It's the closest I've found to authentic Mexican food, I think it's actually owned by a Mexican. I'll be living there lol
I wish you the best for the future, you're still young and I totally agree with you about taking the best that might fit to your personal contexto and personality. Take care and enjoy.
We just left Mazatlan- too bad we missed you. I’m from England and have been traveling around Guatemala and Mexico for the past year and a bit. I always felt like a novelty in Mexico (and in the US) and people were more likely to want to get to know me. One Mexican guy told me I was not a gringo which made me happy 😆.
A novelty! That's the word! I also love it when I don't get lumped in the same box as expat gringo immigrants! Enjoy your travels! At least we're not in the UK but I'm gaggin for a scotch egg and a packet of salt n vinegar discos. OR PICKLED ONION MONSTER MUNCH LOL
@@davidostrowski679 let me know if you need a curry fix. I know a fun Scottish couple that live there and deliver home cooked Indian food. Or any other tips about Mazatlan, let me know.
@@matthewfoulger4682 INDIAN FOOD! WHAT!! That's exactly what I've been missing. When I was in Poland there were some Indian takeaways just like what we would get in the UK! I'm filming the first Maz video tomorrow which will be more exploration based, the second one should be more foodbased.
@@davidostrowski679 get on the green tourist bus that runs from El Faro to Cerritos along the malecón. A great way to get the lay of the land for 11 pesos!
You have my respect. You are an inspiration. "Be true to thy own self," said a wise from stratford upon avon. Do what makes you happy. You have lived and experienced more in your travels than most people do in a lifetime.
I think Mexico will always be a country that will hold special meaning for you David, but I totally get you wanting to settle down and feel at home in Europe. I look forward to you leaving Mexico with some epic videos coming up. Like others have stated, Mexico will always be there with arms open for you.
Hi David. I totally understand how you feel. Thank you for being one the few that keeps things real. I found you because of Mexico but I will continue to watch whatever content you put out. 😻😽😺
David, I empathize with you, man ! I am a Texan and you can't get that outta me. 6 months a year I need to be in Texas, just not when it is cold or hot ! (Just when it is beautiful). So, we do those months in Mexico. Thanks for passing our way and "Happy Trails to you, Amigo, UNTIL we meet again" !
Hi David.... So sad to here your living Mexico but good for you my friend, I was wondering how far RUclipsrs will last making videos some day you all gotta have normal life and settled down and have your own place, 5 years it's a long time I'm glad your enjoy Mexico I learn alot by watching your videos I can't believe your going back home I know your miss it, but I wish you the very best of luck, Mexico will miss you as well too, but your always welcome anytime and Thank you so much David for your wonderful videos I'm a long time subscriber and let me tell you, your the best and down to earth person you have my respect and your such an inspirationl wish you the best buddy.🇬🇧🙏🏽🇲🇽🤗
Thanks Maggie! Don't worry there are still another 17 Mexico travel videos planned! I will still be making videos! It's just that I won't be continuously travelling. I know what you mean about RUclipsrs, there's this expectation that you cannot stop travelling for even 5 minutes!
Hola! Thank you for sharing your story and plans! As a N American who moved to Mexico I can say that you’re right about familiarity. It’s also the fastest way to a 2nd passport for me. Getting an EU passport would be much harder. I really support your goals! I don’t have friends in MX yet and I understand why you want that. We all need friends 🙂❤️🇲🇽
Hola and thank you! It's great to hear the point of view from a N American as sometimes I feel like I'm imagining this difference that no one seems to talk about! I mean I have friends here I guess but being an antisocial hermit I don't make it easy on myself! Where have you moved to?
@@gustavobarajas6155 it’s my thought that if you’re from Mexico you say “I’m Mexican” and if you’re from Chicago you say “I’m North American” Is this correct?
I’ve not listen to this video. You have explained so eloquently what most can’t even think through. The reason why I have made Texas home I suppose is because I did put the work into learning the language and adapted to the culture. However, there are similarities to where I come from. As always, thank you for having taken the time to share your thoughts.
Hi David, I'm from Torreón and I really understsnd your point, in my 20's I lived in London for few years, that was and incredible experience in many ways (oh yes), and for one moment I toughtl to stay there, in the end I came back for many reasons that only one understands, I settled down and now I'm Happily married with two children, listen your inner voice!! by the way I miss a nice hot cup of tea in Carnaby Street with my friends and the mud wine with chestnuts at Covent garden in winter cheers mate!!
Ah man I replied to this one but it disappeared. What did I say lol. CHESTNUTS. That's it, I remember them! Sounds like you followed your inner voice, I think it's all about following our instincts!
Yeah! You're going to Belgrade again! 😀 Are you planning some videos there? I know, that there are videos already, but could you do some more? 😆 I just love this city!
Yasss! I'm finishing #season6 in Mexico late August but because of video backlog they'll still be going up until late September probably. More than likely I'll have a mini break and start #season7 in Belgrade in late Oct.
Your videos are amazing. You are an inspiration. Poland would be amazing. I want to move to Europe, too. I live in Toronto and am bored to death, especially since covid. I should say I'm from India, and lived/studied a few years in the US before moving here.
Thanks! Toronto always seems to very popular with people from India! I had a few friends in the UK who ended up moving there. I'm probably going to live in Latvia rather than Poland!
Oh I forgot, the one country that has always eluded me is INDIA!!! I grew up in West London so I grew up surrounded by aunties making authentic Indian food. I think when I go to India I will explode!
This was really a cool video! I feel like you were able to put certain intangible feelings into words really well. I would be curious about you making a video about why you hate living in the UK😂 because I'm planning to leave the UK as I also dislike it here for a variety of reasons. But it would be nice to hear your thoughts on that and maybe it will resonate with my own experiences .
Hello David your friend saying hi .wishing you are well .I am happy that you’re trying to settle down at least for the meantime . Hope you find your paradise on earth. I can’t says I won’t miss your RUclips videos. you will eventually disappear.I have much respect for you .you are one of the few RUclipsrs that I ever seen that tells it like it is. (except for the part that you can’t get a washing machine in Mexico ha ha )I could’ve sworn I saw those at Costco and Walmart Home Depot‘s and other national stores where you can get a washer dryer anything you want- again I’m happy you’re one of the few that can tell it like it is .Will look forward to all your future videos. and you will be missed when you are gone from RUclips. Take care my friend.
Lol I'm not stopping filming videos! There's no change to that. I will just be travelling but with a base like normal people lol. With washing machines I mean in terms of Airbnbs, I can never find a decent place with one!
My husband and I have two cats and they will go with us when we move, they are wonderful pets, so I understand you wanting to settle and have a regular home, also my husband is Polish and Dutch, his mom and grandparents are Polish and they travel to Poland to visit family, he says the food his babcia makes is the best, we are looking to move to Mexico but know it's not for everyone. Thank you for your very honest videos.
I can't wait to get cats! I find travelling stressful enough so I'm probably going to get an automatic feeder for when I do weekend travel trips or get a neighbour to check on them
Having actually lived in Europe and Mexico, I can honestly say that your personality fits more with European culture. Being extroverted and having close friends really helps you forget about the shortcomings of Mexico. There is something in common with the Wero Wero, Coreano Vlogs, and Vagaboom channels if you pay attention--they are all extroverts and not from North America.
You have an excellent point! I can be more of an ambivert but am closer to introversion, you're absolutely right. I got back to Serbia the other day and I've been reminded of silly things like not having to constantly say hello to everyone, it's definitely more comfortable for me. Thanks for your insight!
Nada mejor que la sinceridad todo lo que dices es real, hay lugares que de inmediato sabemos que podrían ser nuestro hogar y otros que simplemente no. Saludos
I'm sure you already have a travel plan, but if you haven't consider it go to Alamos in Sonora. It's a pueblo mágico famous for being a bit of a "ghost town" and my late grandpa's home. Go~~~~
Your explanation for not moving to Mexico makes total sense. It’s a complete different continent! Americans would probably relate better even if it’s a different country and language. I can see how traveling all those years can take a toll on you mentally and physically, ultimately do what makes you happy! That’s my new thing I tell everyone now “Do you boo” 😆 I’ll be looking forward to you future videos from Europe! 👍🏼
David it really dosent matter that you dont want to live in Mexico. Mexico will always be here when you want to come back for a visit. Hope your Polish citizenship goes through perfectly. Its a shame though that you are not gonna be able to come back to Monterrey, the weather here right know its really fresh and the city for me is one of the most underrated cities in the country. Here in the north we also get really cold weather and the mountains here are amazing , hope in a future trip you can come visit during the months of fall or winter. I really like your videos and I know that in the american continent Mexico is your home !
My dad is a gringo expat who married a woman from Durango, and yea, for him there are some things that are really hard. I get what you mean. You are familiar with Europe & want it to be your home. That totally makes sense. Just the same, Mexico will always welcome you back with open arms.
Oh, and your comment about Durango.. I understand because when I spent 1-2 months there back in the 90s it was one of the cities in Mexico that fit.. Although I have to be honest, Cd de Mexico I just absolutely love
Your reasons are totally valid. If I couldn't cross regularly I would probably move back to the US. I live in Baja about 1 hour south of San Diego. I need to be able to travel back and forth to live the full experience. I love Mexico but I can't make it without buying American stuff 😌😬
After 5 years traveling is very understandable to want familiarity hun. Only place that I think I could live is India, Nepal (food is Mexican level good) and Berlin (as it feels very much like Mexico City to me). In the end one always chooses some form of familiarity for longer or permanent stays. Looking forward to seeing you happy in Belgrade or Riga with a beautiful angel lighting up your days.
Hi David, I like your plan of settling down in Europe. It will give you time to relax like you said and you're going to feel better. I've been here in Cuernavaca for about 6 years so I may like to go to either Europe or maybe Republic of Georgia because of the 365 day visa upon arrival for US citizens. Have you been to Batumi and Tblisi and if so what did you think about it? I'm curious to see what you think of Mazatlan because I wouldn't mind staying there for awhile.
Hey man I haven't been to Georgia yet, it was on the agenda for April 2020 but my flights were all cancelled because of corona! Definitely one for the future though. Yep first Mazatlan video should be up on Wednesday
@@davidostrowski679 Sounds good, I'm seeing that all the RUclips vloggers, who were in Vietnam for years are now being denied their visa renewals. They're all now going to Bali in lockstep because it's not too far, so get ready for another million vloggers in Bali doing the same videos over and over. I wanted to visit Vietnam and Thailand since I liked Thailand when I was there but not in the immediate future if they keep changing the rules and making it more confusing and more difficult to live there longer term. That's why I think Georgia might be cool because I could just go and chill for a year without having to even think about visas.
Yeah I understand the not feeling connected to the place and you make a great point that most of the youtube expats in Mexico are from the USA and that closesness does make a world of difference in making it way easier to live in Mexico. It ain't hard to get back home to the USA when you need to. The same wouldn't apply to you.
I get it...as a U.S. born and raised citizen, I would choose to stay in America over any country in Europe, so Mexico for me because we share the same continent. I lived in Hawai'i which is in the U.S. by default but is not "American" and thus I never felt completely at home, although I was welcomed by many of the kind locals. Nothing to see here, it's normal familiarity. To each his own.
This is the third video of yours I've seen. I'm so sorry you are so fatigued. Good for you for realizing that and honing in on landing some place more permanent. I pray you get the rest and ease that you need. Cheers.
Yep full on travel and work do not mix well! The next month is gonna be quite intense with filming but the good thing is a lot of my European students are on vacation so I have a bit of a summer dip each year!
I can totally relate because I would feel like a fish out of water in Europe especially Eastern Europe. I think I could probably retire in Mexico though
You´re a funny dude David. I like your straight forward THIS IS MY LIFE SO SHOVE IT! Keep doing U. I am in Mexico now too and enjoying my journey. India is where I wanna be as you will be in Poland. Keep vibing brotha´.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕉🕉🕉🕉🕉
@@davidostrowski679Good morning David. How's it going today? I'm in Playa Del Carmen for 5 weeks. I'm an online English language teacher. GOTTA keep making dough 💰 so I can keep going on the road 🛣️. Gonna be here in Mexico for 5-6 months. Hopefully India 🇮🇳 will be open by December so I can go out that way.
I understand you point of view!, I actually feel the same way, as a Mexican I wouldn't like to live in Europe!, I've been in different countries in Europe and I would be happy visiting again but never for live. I live in Canada and I of course still going to Mexico, planning to live half time and half time in Mexico and Canada. And I kind of will have the same reasons you just mentioned about why I never would like to live in Europe, many of that reasons as you mentioned are just small things, but is true, familiarity it make easy to adapt and feel as a home! :)
Yasss! I knew you'd get it. Yeah things in Europe wouldn't be familiar for you just like Queso Oaxaca is STILL weird for me yet proper Italian meats are like a dream to me! And savoury pastries and pies! If I see one more pineapple pastry I'll scream. Often it's these little things that make the difference!
@@davidostrowski679 Exactly!, small things for example it was a bit annoying for me travelling in Europe and carrying my power plug for my electronics, as you know in Mexico, USA and Canada we use different power plugs for the electricity. Also big things the proximity and easy and fast way to travel between countries, other things like here in Canada I can find Mexican restaurants, food, people and Mexican things that not in Europe, if I still missing things about Mexico here in Canada, I can't imagine if I were living in Europe ..etc, you know what I mean ;)
It ok, i think one needs to do what it feels good for one, like how you say, no one knows if in a couple of years yo are bored and you want to do it again, i would really like you would still doing short travels around europe., i think this last sentence is wrong wramatically sorry jaja.
jaja don't worry it its 100 times better than my Spanish LOL. Oh absolutely, very little will be changing from September. The great thing will be is that I can take weekends away or plan in 'filming' weeks. I'm planning doing this in Russia as with a Polish passport, I can get an Evisa!
David.... My little David.... I feel you worry too much about your curre t situation.... Believe me when I say British people are really welcome here.... Do not feel like rejected.... You're not a minority here... We mexicans have a quite different way of thinking in comparison to gringos or Canadians.... Maybe you should open a little bit more to mexican culture.... Since I follow your channel you became one of my favorite youtubers.... I mean.... I see what your problems mean to you, friends, habits, customs,,, but believe me,, you're unique ❤️❤️❤️❤️
The Coinbase commercial that started it off brags about paying people to learn. They paid me $35 in over a year and I’m down about $5k (35%) in crypto. Be wary, folks. Like your show though, David.
Did you actually prove that travelling during a pandemic is a pain in the ass. The convenience store and.. cats... aren't really it, but I'm glad you're growing :)
David, una esposa mexicana te haría muy feliz, sobre todo si te despierta con tus gorditas de asado rojo y discada. Ja ja Dónde sea David, pero q seas muy muy feliz. Saludos!
It's sad that you don't feel comfortable just because you're not from this continent. What can I/we do in order to make you feel at home? I live in the state of Ohio U.S but my home state is Durango and I travel at least once or twice a year to visit my family in Dgo. Let me know or contact me if you ever need anything and you happened to be in Durango or Ohio. I will gladly help you. I like brits. lol
Somehow l do not see you living in Mexico after listening to you in your many videos. You basically said that you are European and do not see yourself living in the American continent and l think that is very understandable. But l might add that logistically you are more at center of things in Europe and closer to Asia and Africa. As far as Australia and New Zealland are concerned you are closer in the American continent. Having said this, you are still more centrally in Europe plus as you said Europe is where your roots are but l know that Mexico has a little bit of your heart.
yes that's definitely a factor too amigo, Mexico is just a bit isolated in terms of travel. Getting to South America, Europe or Asia is bloody expensive, whereas in Europe it's much easier!
Thank you. I would be living in beautiful Acapulco, had it not been for the earthquakes. i visited and lived there part time from 1962-2013. The murders , kidnapping, raping is everywhere, where evil demons exist, ad evil is everywhere. I will deal with the snow and the greedy landlords and utilities here in my 79th year, and will work online to satisfy the latters greed, until my donated body is picked up.
I know what you mean about feeling like you belong to a continent. For that same reason I wouldn't like to live in europe, Asia, África, Middle east, I am not interested in visiting them, either. Its almost like staying with your tribe bc thats part of your identity, moving away from it, theres an uneasy uncomfortable feeling about it.
*That's a shame that you want to see things in the way you see México now, as a two decades traveler myself through Asia, Europe, Australia, North America (including Alaska) Africa, Oceanía, I will not find another place as México, if you want to live somewhere else in Europe why announce it from the top of the roof in a video? it's your channel and video yes! But you make these videos for an audience's consideration, this video sounded like a bit of complaining other than a "thank you México for welcoming me in such way", as a long run traveler yourself, I wonder have you ever encountered such warmth and open welcoming as in México?*
There are plenty of other countries which have the same welcoming nature as Mexico, it sounds like you've been to many too. Mexico isn't alone in that. That is a positive of Mexico. There's always this belief that Mexico is the epitome, it's not for me but it is for some. Overall I just want what's familiar, which I now have in Serbia. The welcoming nature can be exhausting. I can now walk down the street without having to say hello to every single person I meet! Re consideration, absolutely. People should have a realistic view of Mexico to make an informed decision instead of having a false belief thanks to people making out everything in Mexico is perfect because negativity or criticism are dirty words in 2021.
And as you didn't mention about your job in 2022 now I say... The only way for you to settle down in Mexico is to get marry here 😅😅😅.... Forget about the simple intstafollowersss. Hahahah
Shall I try sign language next time? Or morse code? Are you aware there are timestamps in the description? You could have just clicked on 08:20 and heard the bit about why I wouldn't move to Mexico. I do this for people who have the attention span of a dead fish. I hope that helps. Also, you can't maintain attention for a 12 minute video? How do you watch a movie? Read a book? Jesus wept.
Many of the reasons you mentioned for wanting to settle down are the same reasons we decided to settle down in SLP Mexico. It's nice to have a home base and not live out of a backpack and suitcase. I look forward to the next version of the Tao of David. -Marc
Living out of a backpack. Tell me about it! I sent someone your way the other day, Canadian retirees looking to move to Mex and interested in SLP. Good job I know someone there lol!
I find it so inspiring that you've decided to move to the country of your family's heritage and get citizenship. I am half Mexican, half Irish, USA-born and raised, and have only been to Mexico a handful of times and also Ireland, and I don't even know Spanish (talk about an identity crisis lol). Watching your videos about Mexico is fascinating and helps me connect back to my heritage. I totally empathize with your feelings about cultural familiarity and that kind of home-sickness that you felt in Mexico. I think it's totally natural to seek a home where you feel that you belong there.
Anyway I just found your channel and will be watching your content! Your vlog style is so natural and confident (and also funny)!
OMG the identity crisis is real and I can so relate! I picked up my Polish passport this week and I'm like, ok I'm Polish, but I don't speak Polish and I feel like I have no Polish identity. Strange feeling but I guess when you have such a mix like we do it's normal! I even found out last week that my grandfather was actually born in what is now Ukraine!
Yes. I do not want to move to Mexico. I never did. SHOCKED! This was NEVER a 'moving to Mexico' channel. But more importantly, this video isn't really about Mexico. It's about doing what I want which which will ultimately make me happy. Being on the road for 5 years and working for yourself is not easy, no matter what sexy instababes lead you to believe on Instagram. It's hard work!
One point I didn't mention is that I may be looking for a job in HR in 2022. It's a possibility. Essentially running an online business with multiple incomes from multiple places can be a nightmare in terms of planning and stability. A regular salary again would be a god-send!
But don't panic, there are still about another 17 MEXICO TRAVEL VIDEOS coming from now until late September!
Thanks David
I was nodding my head in agreement as you listed the comforts of a stable home (shoes, stuff on the wall, etc) - until you mentioned a cat! (JK) Also, congratulations for being the first person ever to say they actually want to suffer through winter (*who wasn't a skier, hockey player or snowplow driver). We will have to touch bases on that winter thing next March and see how it worked for you. Seriously, there is much to be said about familiarity - getting to know neighbours and local shopkeepers, having the pillow and bedding that works for you and discovering hidden gems. Best wishes!
@@Vancouver_Dan As always Dan everything you say is BLOODY BRILLIANT. I never realised just how much of a difference a nice pair of shoes can make! I know I'll be moaning and complaining about winter in Europe, and having to finish filming by 4pm because of the sun going down, but there's nothing like snow! Well maybe not for 3 months continuously in Poland like this year LOL
David-love your authenticity and being real! I too have an affinity with Poland and feel more at home in Europe, in spite of being born and raised in the U.S. (Had Polish parents). So, have been resistantly pondering coming to Mexico-did you get vaccinated? Does it feel more open and less masked then it did last time you were there? Have you lost your interest in San Luis Potosi? I want to be in Europe, but pandemic restrictions still have me uncertain. So, will you be flying from Mexico City to Belgrade?
Waiting for that one week of summer, LOL
British sense of humor, love it.
i should've said one day lol
You deserve a home, a cat, stability and all the things you dream of!! Sending you a hug 🤗
Thanks! Everyone deserves cats, right!
@@davidostrowski679 David, you will need 2 cats, sisters preferably.
Hi David.... long time subscriber. Nothing wrong with expressing your point of view and feelings. Mexico will always welcome you with open doors! Best !
Yep it will always be here. I think I enjoy Mexico more because I see it as exactly that rather than also being 'that country I live in'
David your home is where you really feel happy and comfortable to be no matter the place Mexico always awaits you greetings
i've got 2 months to see Mexico out in style!
Looking forward to seeing your great videos of your Mexico Travels.. I know they will be Fantastic.. And will continue to see your videos from time to time when you move home to Europe.
I'm trying to find my special place to retire later this summer. Still trying to convince myself to live in Mexico full-time. The one thing I do know, is that there are plenty of wonderful places to see here. As you have proven by your travels, there seems to be something magical around every turn. Plus, the food is extraordinary.
I replied to this already but my comment disappeared! I think the food will be the thing I'll miss the most. Fortunately theres a mexican restaurant in Belgrade that's actual Mexican and not tex-mex! It's the closest I've found to authentic Mexican food, I think it's actually owned by a Mexican. I'll be living there lol
I wish you the best for the future, you're still young and I totally agree with you about taking the best that might fit to your personal contexto and personality. Take care and enjoy.
Exactly Cristina, we're all different, variety is the spice of life!
We just left Mazatlan- too bad we missed you. I’m from England and have been traveling around Guatemala and Mexico for the past year and a bit. I always felt like a novelty in Mexico (and in the US) and people were more likely to want to get to know me. One Mexican guy told me I was not a gringo which made me happy 😆.
A novelty! That's the word! I also love it when I don't get lumped in the same box as expat gringo immigrants! Enjoy your travels! At least we're not in the UK but I'm gaggin for a scotch egg and a packet of salt n vinegar discos. OR PICKLED ONION MONSTER MUNCH LOL
@@davidostrowski679 let me know if you need a curry fix. I know a fun Scottish couple that live there and deliver home cooked Indian food. Or any other tips about Mazatlan, let me know.
@@matthewfoulger4682 INDIAN FOOD! WHAT!! That's exactly what I've been missing. When I was in Poland there were some Indian takeaways just like what we would get in the UK! I'm filming the first Maz video tomorrow which will be more exploration based, the second one should be more foodbased.
@@davidostrowski679 get on the green tourist bus that runs from El Faro to Cerritos along the malecón. A great way to get the lay of the land for 11 pesos!
But ya are, blanche, ya are! (a gringo!)
Did I hear you right? More videos in Torreón? Great! Looking forward to it!
Yep filming from late July, should be up from mid August
You have my respect. You are an inspiration. "Be true to thy own self," said a wise from stratford upon avon. Do what makes you happy. You have lived and experienced more in your travels than most people do in a lifetime.
Gracias amigo! That quote is something we should all live by! Ultimately our own happiness is paramount.
Loool "I want that" (apart from the overdoses)
That had me rolling! 😂 You're so funny best of luck with settling back into the EU
Screaming! Still waiting for Polish passport god damn it!
@@davidostrowski679 dude that's taking its sweet old time :(! Fingers crossed for ya x
I think Mexico will always be a country that will hold special meaning for you David, but I totally get you wanting to settle down and feel at home in Europe. I look forward to you leaving Mexico with some epic videos coming up. Like others have stated, Mexico will always be there with arms open for you.
Absolutely, Mexico will always be there, the fact I've been back 7 times now should show that it's my American home lol
Hi David. I totally understand how you feel. Thank you for being one the few that keeps things real. I found you because of Mexico but I will continue to watch whatever content you put out. 😻😽😺
Thanks Millie! There will probably be a mini RUclips break when I leave Mexico late August but probably only for a month or so!
David, I empathize with you, man ! I am a Texan and you can't get that outta me. 6 months a year I need to be in Texas, just not when it is cold or hot ! (Just when it is beautiful). So, we do those months in Mexico. Thanks for passing our way and "Happy Trails to you, Amigo, UNTIL we meet again" !
I'm not going anywhere yet lol there will still be Mexico videos until October!
Hi David.... So sad to here your living Mexico but good for you my friend, I was wondering how far RUclipsrs will last making videos some day you all gotta have normal life and settled down and have your own place, 5 years it's a long time I'm glad your enjoy Mexico I learn alot by watching your videos I can't believe your going back home I know your miss it, but I wish you the very best of luck, Mexico will miss you as well too, but your always welcome anytime and Thank you so much David for your wonderful videos I'm a long time subscriber and let me tell you, your the best and down to earth person you have my respect and your such an inspirationl wish you the best buddy.🇬🇧🙏🏽🇲🇽🤗
Thanks Maggie! Don't worry there are still another 17 Mexico travel videos planned! I will still be making videos! It's just that I won't be continuously travelling. I know what you mean about RUclipsrs, there's this expectation that you cannot stop travelling for even 5 minutes!
Hola! Thank you for sharing your story and plans! As a N American who moved to Mexico I can say that you’re right about familiarity. It’s also the fastest way to a 2nd passport for me. Getting an EU passport would be much harder. I really support your goals! I don’t have friends in MX yet and I understand why you want that. We all need friends 🙂❤️🇲🇽
Hola and thank you! It's great to hear the point of view from a N American as sometimes I feel like I'm imagining this difference that no one seems to talk about! I mean I have friends here I guess but being an antisocial hermit I don't make it easy on myself! Where have you moved to?
If you are in Mexico your still in North America.
@@gustavobarajas6155 so true, I mean no offense.
David thank you 🙏🏼
@@gustavobarajas6155 it’s my thought that if you’re from Mexico you say “I’m Mexican” and if you’re from Chicago you say “I’m North American” Is this correct?
Goos story, mate!! Makes sense what you are saying!!
I’ve not listen to this video. You have explained so eloquently what most can’t even think through. The reason why I have made Texas home I suppose is because I did put the work into learning the language and adapted to the culture. However, there are similarities to where I come from. As always, thank you for having taken the time to share your thoughts.
Hi David, I'm from Torreón and I really understsnd your point, in my 20's I lived in London for few years, that was and incredible experience in many ways (oh yes), and for one moment I toughtl to stay there, in the end I came back for many reasons that only one understands, I settled down and now I'm Happily married with two children, listen your inner voice!! by the way I miss a nice hot cup of tea in Carnaby Street with my friends and the mud wine with chestnuts at Covent garden in winter cheers mate!!
Ah man I replied to this one but it disappeared. What did I say lol. CHESTNUTS. That's it, I remember them! Sounds like you followed your inner voice, I think it's all about following our instincts!
@@davidostrowski679 Yeah, as simple as you decide to listen an do it, that's life, good luck!!
You are very sincere and honest, wish more RUclipsrs were as honest as you, instead they are always pretending and faking everything they do.
thanks!
Yeah! You're going to Belgrade again! 😀 Are you planning some videos there? I know, that there are videos already, but could you do some more? 😆 I just love this city!
Yasss! I'm finishing #season6 in Mexico late August but because of video backlog they'll still be going up until late September probably. More than likely I'll have a mini break and start #season7 in Belgrade in late Oct.
Well the good thing is, that you have your life in your own hand and create it. You will make your way and feeling comfort with it.
Your videos are amazing. You are an inspiration. Poland would be amazing. I want to move to Europe, too. I live in Toronto and am bored to death, especially since covid.
I should say I'm from India, and lived/studied a few years in the US before moving here.
Thanks! Toronto always seems to very popular with people from India! I had a few friends in the UK who ended up moving there. I'm probably going to live in Latvia rather than Poland!
Oh I forgot, the one country that has always eluded me is INDIA!!! I grew up in West London so I grew up surrounded by aunties making authentic Indian food. I think when I go to India I will explode!
I understand your point about Mexico. I felt that way in Argentina. Love it. Love the people. But I always felt a little isolated and displaced.
displaced! that's the word i was looking for!
This was really a cool video!
I feel like you were able to put certain intangible feelings into words really well.
I would be curious about you making a video about why you hate living in the UK😂 because I'm planning to leave the UK as I also dislike it here for a variety of reasons.
But it would be nice to hear your thoughts on that and maybe it will resonate with my own experiences .
Definitely! I might do this video soon! Could be an interesting one!
Hello David your friend saying hi .wishing you are well .I am happy that you’re trying to settle down at least for the meantime . Hope you find your paradise on earth. I can’t says I won’t miss your RUclips videos. you will eventually disappear.I have much respect for you .you are one of the few RUclipsrs that I ever seen that tells it like it is. (except for the part that you can’t get a washing machine in Mexico ha ha )I could’ve sworn I saw those at Costco and Walmart Home Depot‘s and other national stores where you can get a washer dryer anything you want- again I’m happy you’re one of the few that can tell it like it is .Will look forward to all your future videos. and you will be missed when you are gone from RUclips. Take care my friend.
Lol I'm not stopping filming videos! There's no change to that. I will just be travelling but with a base like normal people lol.
With washing machines I mean in terms of Airbnbs, I can never find a decent place with one!
My husband and I have two cats and they will go with us when we move, they are wonderful pets, so I understand you wanting to settle and have a regular home, also my husband is Polish and Dutch, his mom and grandparents are Polish and they travel to Poland to visit family, he says the food his babcia makes is the best, we are looking to move to Mexico but know it's not for everyone. Thank you for your very honest videos.
I can't wait to get cats! I find travelling stressful enough so I'm probably going to get an automatic feeder for when I do weekend travel trips or get a neighbour to check on them
Having actually lived in Europe and Mexico, I can honestly say that your personality fits more with European culture. Being extroverted and having close friends really helps you forget about the shortcomings of Mexico. There is something in common with the Wero Wero, Coreano Vlogs, and Vagaboom channels if you pay attention--they are all extroverts and not from North America.
You have an excellent point! I can be more of an ambivert but am closer to introversion, you're absolutely right. I got back to Serbia the other day and I've been reminded of silly things like not having to constantly say hello to everyone, it's definitely more comfortable for me. Thanks for your insight!
Nada mejor que la sinceridad todo lo que dices es real, hay lugares que de inmediato sabemos que podrían ser nuestro hogar y otros que simplemente no. Saludos
I'm sure you already have a travel plan, but if you haven't consider it go to Alamos in Sonora. It's a pueblo mágico famous for being a bit of a "ghost town" and my late grandpa's home. Go~~~~
I would but Sonora is just too far! Will put it on my possible list though thanks!
Your explanation for not moving to Mexico makes total sense. It’s a complete different continent! Americans would probably relate better even if it’s a different country and language. I can see how traveling all those years can take a toll on you mentally and physically, ultimately do what makes you happy! That’s my new thing I tell everyone now “Do you boo” 😆 I’ll be looking forward to you future videos from Europe! 👍🏼
Exactly! Especially the mentally and physically part, I think I'm going to snap soon! Where's the coffee!
David it really dosent matter that you dont want to live in Mexico. Mexico will always be here when you want to come back for a visit. Hope your Polish citizenship goes through perfectly. Its a shame though that you are not gonna be able to come back to Monterrey, the weather here right know its really fresh and the city for me is one of the most underrated cities in the country. Here in the north we also get really cold weather and the mountains here are amazing , hope in a future trip you can come visit during the months of fall or winter. I really like your videos and I know that in the american continent Mexico is your home !
Wish you the best !
My dad is a gringo expat who married a woman from Durango, and yea, for him there are some things that are really hard. I get what you mean. You are familiar with Europe & want it to be your home. That totally makes sense.
Just the same, Mexico will always welcome you back with open arms.
Oh, and your comment about Durango.. I understand because when I spent 1-2 months there back in the 90s it was one of the cities in Mexico that fit.. Although I have to be honest, Cd de Mexico I just absolutely love
Oh yes amigo, CDMX is my absolute ultimate. Having grown up in London, CDMX also fits me very well. I'll be there from early August!
Very good....Do you have videos of Los cabos?
No unfortunately not, I don't really have any interest in tourist locations. I think Kinetic Kennons have been thete
Your reasons are totally valid. If I couldn't cross regularly I would probably move back to the US. I live in Baja about 1 hour south of San Diego. I need to be able to travel back and forth to live the full experience. I love Mexico but I can't make it without buying American stuff 😌😬
I get you 100%! Sounds like you have the best of both worlds!
@@davidostrowski679 btw, I'm Mexican American 😁 not just some gringo talking 💩
After 5 years traveling is very understandable to want familiarity hun. Only place that I think I could live is India, Nepal (food is Mexican level good) and Berlin (as it feels very much like Mexico City to me). In the end one always chooses some form of familiarity for longer or permanent stays. Looking forward to seeing you happy in Belgrade or Riga with a beautiful angel lighting up your days.
Vivir y tener familia y Viajar por el mundo. Mexico siempre te recibira con los brazos abiertos. David 👍
Gracias!
Glad you’re planning the life you
need . Maybe you might even enjoy a night in watching Netflix with a beautiful angel and an old el paso fajita 🤣
Sounds perfect! I don't even know how to use Netflix!
Hi David, I like your plan of settling down in Europe. It will give you time to relax like you said and you're going to feel better. I've been here in Cuernavaca for about 6 years so I may like to go to either Europe or maybe Republic of Georgia because of the 365 day visa upon arrival for US citizens. Have you been to Batumi and Tblisi and if so what did you think about it? I'm curious to see what you think of Mazatlan because I wouldn't mind staying there for awhile.
Hey man I haven't been to Georgia yet, it was on the agenda for April 2020 but my flights were all cancelled because of corona! Definitely one for the future though. Yep first Mazatlan video should be up on Wednesday
@@davidostrowski679 Sounds good, I'm seeing that all the RUclips vloggers, who were in Vietnam for years are now being denied their visa renewals. They're all now going to Bali in lockstep because it's not too far, so get ready for another million vloggers in Bali doing the same videos over and over. I wanted to visit Vietnam and Thailand since I liked Thailand when I was there but not in the immediate future if they keep changing the rules and making it more confusing and more difficult to live there longer term. That's why I think Georgia might be cool because I could just go and chill for a year without having to even think about visas.
Yeah I understand the not feeling connected to the place and you make a great point that most of the youtube expats in Mexico are from the USA and that closesness does make a world of difference in making it way easier to live in Mexico. It ain't hard to get back home to the USA when you need to. The same wouldn't apply to you.
Exactly! Getting get back to Europe is always a bit of a nightmare!
Totally understand the need to have a “home”.
Its so much easier to travel if you're based in Europe - 100s of countries with easy reach ,low cost airlines, fantastic infrastructure
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I couldn't find any Mango Boing
Amigo you will always be welcome to Mexico anytime amigo
Gracias amigo! Still another 17 travel videos to come from Mexico hopefully!
I get it...as a U.S. born and raised citizen, I would choose to stay in America over any country in Europe, so Mexico for me because we share the same continent. I lived in Hawai'i which is in the U.S. by default but is not "American" and thus I never felt completely at home, although I was welcomed by many of the kind locals. Nothing to see here, it's normal familiarity. To each his own.
Gracias por querer a Torreón y los lonches de adobada
I hope wherever you lay your hat, that's your home..............
From the heart,I wish you the best!
This is the third video of yours I've seen. I'm so sorry you are so fatigued. Good for you for realizing that and honing in on landing some place more permanent. I pray you get the rest and ease that you need. Cheers.
Yep full on travel and work do not mix well! The next month is gonna be quite intense with filming but the good thing is a lot of my European students are on vacation so I have a bit of a summer dip each year!
@@davidostrowski679 Okay. Good. Take good care.
I can totally relate because I would feel like a fish out of water in Europe especially Eastern Europe. I think I could probably retire in Mexico though
Yep that's the funny thing, Central/Eastern Europe is more home to me than anywhere, probably as blood-wise 50% of me is from there!
David you are hilarious, I can't quit laughing, I love your brutal honesty!!!! 🤣😂😆
You´re a funny dude David. I like your straight forward THIS IS MY LIFE SO SHOVE IT! Keep doing U. I am in Mexico now too and enjoying my journey. India is where I wanna be as you will be in Poland. Keep vibing brotha´.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕉🕉🕉🕉🕉
Awesome man where in Mex are u? I've never been to India! Been on my list since the dawn of time
@@davidostrowski679Good morning David. How's it going today? I'm in Playa Del Carmen for 5 weeks. I'm an online English language teacher. GOTTA keep making dough 💰 so I can keep going on the road 🛣️. Gonna be here in Mexico for 5-6 months. Hopefully India 🇮🇳 will be open by December so I can go out that way.
I understand you point of view!, I actually feel the same way, as a Mexican I wouldn't like to live in Europe!, I've been in different countries in Europe and I would be happy visiting again but never for live. I live in Canada and I of course still going to Mexico, planning to live half time and half time in Mexico and Canada. And I kind of will have the same reasons you just mentioned about why I never would like to live in Europe, many of that reasons as you mentioned are just small things, but is true, familiarity it make easy to adapt and feel as a home! :)
Yasss! I knew you'd get it. Yeah things in Europe wouldn't be familiar for you just like Queso Oaxaca is STILL weird for me yet proper Italian meats are like a dream to me! And savoury pastries and pies! If I see one more pineapple pastry I'll scream. Often it's these little things that make the difference!
@@davidostrowski679 Exactly!, small things for example it was a bit annoying for me travelling in Europe and carrying my power plug for my electronics, as you know in Mexico, USA and Canada we use different power plugs for the electricity. Also big things the proximity and easy and fast way to travel between countries, other things like here in Canada I can find Mexican restaurants, food, people and Mexican things that not in Europe, if I still missing things about Mexico here in Canada, I can't imagine if I were living in Europe ..etc, you know what I mean ;)
Pluggate21! Argh! And my Serbian laptop lol
bird of the same feather flock together i appericate ur video going the no gringo zone kinda cool and brave hahah keep it up dont get caught slippin
It ok, i think one needs to do what it feels good for one, like how you say, no one knows if in a couple of years yo are bored and you want to do it again, i would really like you would still doing short travels around europe., i think this last sentence is wrong wramatically sorry jaja.
jaja don't worry it its 100 times better than my Spanish LOL. Oh absolutely, very little will be changing from September. The great thing will be is that I can take weekends away or plan in 'filming' weeks. I'm planning doing this in Russia as with a Polish passport, I can get an Evisa!
Hello, how are you doing?
I'm good, you?
@@davidostrowski679 I am doing great!
Thank you!
Eso es la vida, establecerse, tener familia, amigos, 👏👏👏👏👏👏
I understand you 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Gracias Ivon!
@@davidostrowski679 be happy!
Home is where the beautiful Angels are🐈🐱pspsps😉
^^ Exactly what BBB said 😻!!
ANGEL ALERT
Durango? Really? That was unexpected.
Well, I'm glad you made videos about Torreón before you go.
It was unexpected for me too. It just suited me very well and the food is probably my favourite in Mex!
Basically forever = 1 month. Got it! ✍😄
when do you find the time to color your hair????lol
David.... My little David.... I feel you worry too much about your curre t situation.... Believe me when I say British people are really welcome here.... Do not feel like rejected.... You're not a minority here... We mexicans have a quite different way of thinking in comparison to gringos or Canadians.... Maybe you should open a little bit more to mexican culture.... Since I follow your channel you became one of my favorite youtubers.... I mean....
I see what your problems mean to you, friends, habits, customs,,, but believe me,, you're unique ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gracias Juan! I think I just need some French cheese jaja
@@davidostrowski679 NAAAAA,,, I bet you would be better with Oaxacan-Mexican cheese hahah
The Coinbase commercial that started it off brags about paying people to learn. They paid me $35 in over a year and I’m down about $5k (35%) in crypto. Be wary, folks. Like your show though, David.
Remember muy friend, your new Tattoo Is waiting for u here in my Tattoo studio in Gómez Palacio Durango!
I hope to be there again soon hermano! Possibly a neck tattoo!
I've lived in Mexico for 7 years...and expat Canadian. I agree, Brits just don't get it.
I need some decent cheese and Italian meats, pavements you can walk on properly, a washing machine and a day without being chased by packs of dogs lol
Did you actually prove that travelling during a pandemic is a pain in the ass. The convenience store and.. cats... aren't really it, but I'm glad you're growing :)
Not really, it wasn't much different to regular travel, at least last year. It seems to be more of a problem this year
David, una esposa mexicana te haría muy feliz, sobre todo si te despierta con tus gorditas de asado rojo y discada. Ja ja
Dónde sea David, pero q seas muy muy feliz. Saludos!
From a pure food standpoint, I’d rather live in Mexico than Serbia or Poland, combined.
Honey always welcom in México 🥰😍🤩❤🧡💛
to visit and tour is fine but to stay to live is different you do not adapt so easily . Greetings from San Luis 👋👋
absolutely, they are two completely separate things. HELLO SLP! I miss you!
It's sad that you don't feel comfortable just because you're not from this continent.
What can I/we do in order to make you feel at home?
I live in the state of Ohio U.S but my home state is Durango and I travel at least once or twice a year to visit my family in Dgo.
Let me know or contact me if you ever need anything and you happened to be in Durango or Ohio.
I will gladly help you.
I like brits. lol
Somehow l do not see you living in Mexico after listening to you in your many videos. You basically said that you are European and do not see yourself living in the American continent and l think that is very understandable. But l might add that logistically you are more at center of things in Europe and closer to Asia and Africa. As far as Australia and New Zealland are concerned you are closer in the American continent. Having said this, you are still more centrally in Europe plus as you said Europe is where your roots are but l know that Mexico has a little bit of your heart.
yes that's definitely a factor too amigo, Mexico is just a bit isolated in terms of travel. Getting to South America, Europe or Asia is bloody expensive, whereas in Europe it's much easier!
we had few cats before, never again ... they cry all the time, day and night ... No Thanks!
Sí los gringos y los latinos se mudan mucho a méxico, antes que a su país de origen o europa.👏🇲🇽
Thank you. I would be living in beautiful Acapulco, had it not been for the earthquakes. i visited and lived there part time from 1962-2013. The murders , kidnapping, raping is everywhere, where evil demons exist, ad evil is everywhere. I will deal with the snow and the greedy landlords and utilities here in my 79th year, and will work online to satisfy the latters greed, until my donated body is picked up.
I know what you mean about feeling like you belong to a continent. For that same reason I wouldn't like to live in europe, Asia, África, Middle east, I am not interested in visiting them, either. Its almost like staying with your tribe bc thats part of your identity, moving away from it, theres an uneasy uncomfortable feeling about it.
I'm travelling with a cat! Lol. Yes, can't do this long-term.
*That's a shame that you want to see things in the way you see México now, as a two decades traveler myself through Asia, Europe, Australia, North America (including Alaska) Africa, Oceanía, I will not find another place as México, if you want to live somewhere else in Europe why announce it from the top of the roof in a video? it's your channel and video yes! But you make these videos for an audience's consideration, this video sounded like a bit of complaining other than a "thank you México for welcoming me in such way", as a long run traveler yourself, I wonder have you ever encountered such warmth and open welcoming as in México?*
There are plenty of other countries which have the same welcoming nature as Mexico, it sounds like you've been to many too. Mexico isn't alone in that. That is a positive of Mexico. There's always this belief that Mexico is the epitome, it's not for me but it is for some. Overall I just want what's familiar, which I now have in Serbia. The welcoming nature can be exhausting. I can now walk down the street without having to say hello to every single person I meet! Re consideration, absolutely. People should have a realistic view of Mexico to make an informed decision instead of having a false belief thanks to people making out everything in Mexico is perfect because negativity or criticism are dirty words in 2021.
The food is the reason you should stay lol
Haha one of the few lol
Pues llegale ni quien te quiera aquí a la fuerza
And as you didn't mention about your job in 2022 now I say... The only way for you to settle down in Mexico is to get marry here 😅😅😅.... Forget about the simple intstafollowersss. Hahahah
jaja I need to find a wife asap
@@davidostrowski679 but promise she will be Mexican jajajjajaja,,, my Grandma used to say that café con leche is better than coffe solo jajja
Please, go to the point, you talk too much and it’s annoying.
Shall I try sign language next time? Or morse code? Are you aware there are timestamps in the description? You could have just clicked on 08:20 and heard the bit about why I wouldn't move to Mexico. I do this for people who have the attention span of a dead fish. I hope that helps. Also, you can't maintain attention for a 12 minute video? How do you watch a movie? Read a book? Jesus wept.