Arriving in Puerto Escondido - Buying a Scooter + Settling In

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
  • We finally arrived in Puerto Escondido after driving from Tulum. Here are a few snippets of what we got up to! Including finding and buying a scooter, the new apartment tour, eating at El Cafecito and Turtle Bay.
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  • @DnG8979
    @DnG8979 3 года назад +98

    PEOPLE NEED TO FIND THIS CHANNEL!
    i've been following for years, it's hands down my favorite channel Christianne, you keep putting a smile on my face every single time ❤

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +6

      Thanks so much Dana 😭❤️ that makes me so happy to hear

    • @abbyandlukeadventures7162
      @abbyandlukeadventures7162 3 года назад +5

      @@BackpackingBananas I second this, favourite escapism channel, content is just brilliant, nothing over the top, all real and such fun! ❤️

    • @MillaExplores
      @MillaExplores 3 года назад +3

      I agree! 😍👏🏽👏🏽

    • @hikingphil
      @hikingphil 3 года назад +1

      I love this channel tooooooooo :) 2 others I’ll recommend...... SV Delos, and Jumping Places. Both helped us get through this pandemic. Cheers!!

    • @coreydonald6088
      @coreydonald6088 2 года назад

      I realize Im kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good site to watch newly released movies online ?

  • @lenacloos7668
    @lenacloos7668 3 года назад +46

    David’s literally hilarious 😆 the intro before presenting the scooter’s name was straight out of a mtv show (in a good way!) 🙏🏼

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +2

      Couldn’t resist the highly anticipated big reveal of the name 😝

  • @lucymunster7951
    @lucymunster7951 3 года назад +69

    Your videos are an escape during lockdown- Thank you Christianne ♥️

  • @danni6257
    @danni6257 3 года назад +30

    I really enjoyed watching your road trip. There are so many beautiful places in Mexico

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +4

      Thanks! It’s been fun discovering them for the first time 😍

  • @loricarter2394
    @loricarter2394 3 года назад +10

    I just love watching you and David together, you’re the cutest couple on RUclips lol. Sending love and positive vibes from Tennessee ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sergtana
    @sergtana 3 года назад +11

    Really been enjoying watching you on your way to Puerto Escondido! It's our favorite place so far in Mexico and we're now looking forward to seeing how much you love it over this month!

  • @ImogenWhite
    @ImogenWhite 3 года назад +34

    I am so looking forward to this video!! I love the way you edit, the maps you insert and prices of things on the screen. It is so helpful to get these insights. I am also soooo jealous of you travelling and enjoying the Mexican sunshine!!

  • @PinkKitten261
    @PinkKitten261 3 года назад +10

    Omg I was in Puerto Escondido this time last year 😭 so many beautiful hidden beaches

  • @AdventureswithRach
    @AdventureswithRach 3 года назад +13

    “I can’t dance” GIRRLLLLLLLLL YOU SLAYEDDD DURING THOSE SALSA CLASSES 💃🏽

  • @coopertroop
    @coopertroop 3 года назад +3

    Watched for many years always enjoyed! Please keep up the video's it's keeping me going in lockdown 💗

  • @rickygonzalez1545
    @rickygonzalez1545 3 года назад +1

    good for you, happy to see your videos again, they give us hope who are stuck in Covid areas

  • @francescanarduzzi6739
    @francescanarduzzi6739 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for making us dream of wonderful places now that we need it! Can't wait to be traveling again!

  • @maddiemurphy9252
    @maddiemurphy9252 3 года назад +9

    The videos just keep getting better! Keep it up! ❤️

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +2

      Aw thanks! I think the puerto escondido series is going to be one of my favourites!

  • @deannaeakle8680
    @deannaeakle8680 3 года назад +1

    I’m loving your new home base in Puerto Escondido! I look forward to following your adventures

  • @glasseverywhere
    @glasseverywhere 3 года назад +6

    Mexico is beautiful brings memories have to go there again, thanks for the video

  • @seannas-world
    @seannas-world 3 года назад +5

    Makes me so happy seeing you living your best life out there. Great video as always. Hope you’re well 😊

  • @seandesmond5560
    @seandesmond5560 3 года назад

    Great video lovely Christie!!! ❤ Have fun riding around on the scooter!!! 😊

  • @TheAbrikooz
    @TheAbrikooz 3 года назад +2

    I am so happy that you chose to learn Spanish, I can pretend to be studying for my Spanish clases while enjoying your videos! You have improved so much since David, which makes me motivated to hang on tight until I get to travel to a Spanish speaking country too! Enjoyed the vlog like always :)

  • @vgee3926
    @vgee3926 3 года назад +18

    Great vid..looks like u guys have a good chemistry together..

  • @MillaExplores
    @MillaExplores 3 года назад +5

    I'm so excited to see more of Puerto Escondido! It's definitely a place I want to visit in Mexico 😍

  • @stmiller8427
    @stmiller8427 3 года назад +5

    Puerto Escondido appears to be an awesome place to be. Love the new green turtle! Please keep the Puerto Escondido's videos coming out. Thank you. Steve Miller - Los Angeles

  • @teresaramos1719
    @teresaramos1719 3 года назад +1

    You two are hilarious. David is a stich!! Love you guys. Thank you for such a great video!

  • @Jer45CnK
    @Jer45CnK 3 года назад +6

    NIce! I visited to Puerto escondido around 7 years ago during my 4-month stay in Mexico. I really loved it. Most foreigners stay in Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Tulum when they go to Mexico, but Puerto Escondido is definitely my favourite one of all Mexican destinations.

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +1

      It’s my fave so far too! I wonder if it’s changed much over the past 7 years!

  • @jesssimmons8858
    @jesssimmons8858 3 года назад +9

    Ahhh another upload, thank you!! Making this lockdown Saturday a lot better x

  • @webbphoto2
    @webbphoto2 3 года назад

    Great Apartment and great price! Good for you! Love the little Bike too!

  • @eloise5828
    @eloise5828 3 года назад +3

    Your Spanish is amazing!! It has improved a lot since the very beginning! Awesome vlog too, you seem to be having a great time in Puerto Escondido. Thanks for such great content ❤️

    • @eloise5828
      @eloise5828 3 года назад +2

      Also I'm curious to know this: You said David had a job in Cancun, did he take like a month off to travel with you? Or did he quit?

  • @IVRSGI
    @IVRSGI 3 года назад

    Won't cry because I see Puerto Escondido which I love so much, but surely could. At least I have some temporary snow now to play with 😫😥 amazing trip guys, enjoy

  • @ndrimova
    @ndrimova 3 года назад +3

    Not sure why it took me so long to discover your channel. I’m so hooked now! Your content is absolutely fire and I’m (not so) patiently waiting for every single video coming out✨

  • @kimiimore
    @kimiimore 3 года назад +2

    You look so so happy! Stay healthy and safe there! Always supporting your channel promise hehe!

  • @Lauren_aida
    @Lauren_aida 3 года назад +5

    Girrrl Oaxaca has some of my favorite artesanías in the world! 😍

  • @AstheMagpieFlies
    @AstheMagpieFlies 3 года назад +2

    Yay! I'm so excited you got a scooter! :D
    I'm a bit biased as a motorcyclist myself lol but two wheels and an engine is just the best way to experience a place

  • @CarolinSoldOut
    @CarolinSoldOut 3 года назад +2

    I have been following you for so long now, you feel like friend to me (weird but true, haha) and I just wish you all the best, in your career, your personal life and self-growth. I want to see you succeed in every aspect of your life, because your videos have given me so much joy and the courage to travel on my own. Thanks so much and take care

  • @lindseyreddin6627
    @lindseyreddin6627 3 года назад +5

    You are so natural and lovely , thanks for all the cool content. 🙌

  • @saratemp790
    @saratemp790 3 года назад +5

    Looks like a nice town. It will be a nice change of pace for you all, to try a new beach town. And "the turtle" is a great name!

  • @jazzthemess9636
    @jazzthemess9636 3 года назад +1

    I wish I was there its so refreshing to watch you in a beautiful country 🥰💜

  • @darcyedwards1890
    @darcyedwards1890 3 года назад

    You’ve inspired me to start learning spanish after watching your Mexico videos!! Love them xx

  • @samm6284
    @samm6284 3 года назад +1

    Love the video! I was in Puerto nearly a year ago and loved it! Go to the beach where you can release baby turtles, it usually empty during the day as well! Also Tacos Paco had amazing fish tacos and Jugo Leo for the best smoothies!

  • @kelliepastellie8619
    @kelliepastellie8619 3 года назад

    Great video! I've been there 2x. Nice tortuga! 🐢 Can't wait for you to visit the Turtle release sanctuaries.

  • @haxter3
    @haxter3 3 года назад

    Awesome Christie😊👍👍

  • @lara_xy
    @lara_xy 3 года назад +8

    Omg, the scenery there is amazing! That's it, I want to go there now! (when it is safe, i hope i can travel in september/october once i finish my studies)

  • @sofiebk8383
    @sofiebk8383 3 года назад

    The introduction to the bike was just great

  • @Damian_mtn
    @Damian_mtn Год назад

    David is so chill…I wanna hang out with him 🙌🤙

  • @carlasilva7465
    @carlasilva7465 3 года назад +1

    Another great video Christianne!
    I love your videos and decided to fly to Colômbia solo and follow your itinerary! I'm enjoying it really mutch so far and when I finish traveling here next stop is México 😁

  • @lillyfisher3986
    @lillyfisher3986 3 года назад +1

    Thanks let’s hope we can travel more soon
    Really enjoyed it

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @lillyfisher3986
      @lillyfisher3986 3 года назад

      @@BackpackingBananas what filter water bottle would you suggest and do you reply to dms on Instagram

  • @tomking5358
    @tomking5358 Год назад

    I was there 40 years ago...heading back this winter.

  • @melisaguevara1213
    @melisaguevara1213 3 года назад +2

    La tortuga es un nombre perfecto!! Congrats christy

  • @EJSVARZ
    @EJSVARZ 3 года назад

    Ok this one answered my question on the other vid lol sauludos David! Cuidala mucho brother!

  • @Hannas_hiatus
    @Hannas_hiatus 3 года назад +1

    ayyye the vlogs are back!

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu 3 года назад

    If you're willing to put in the legwork to get here, you'll be rewarded greatly with stunning beaches, friendly locals, and mouth-watering cuisine. Puerto Escondido is definitely one of the best places to visit in Mexico

  • @carlasanchez7489
    @carlasanchez7489 3 года назад +1

    Omg crissssss! You can danceeeee

  • @NBFILMS2009
    @NBFILMS2009 3 года назад

    I saw a scorpion on those steps (your first shot) and then a huge iguana in the grass (:: about 10 years ago now... so nice to see this x

  • @melissavoyage2635
    @melissavoyage2635 3 года назад

    Last time I saw a vlog of you was when you were in spanish school! You got very good real fast!!

  • @billmccaleb7481
    @billmccaleb7481 3 года назад

    What a fun time! You seemed to have picked up Spanish quite well! It seems quick too!

  • @emmasanford9924
    @emmasanford9924 3 года назад +2

    I think I live down the street from you! Beautiful place to live really enjoying this area! Maybe see you at the beach or around town

  • @francescastrangio2062
    @francescastrangio2062 3 года назад +1

    I love your videos and I love you two 😍😍

  • @ShikaChica
    @ShikaChica 3 года назад +6

    Love your videos

  • @gamerwifey9307
    @gamerwifey9307 3 года назад

    I absolutely love your videos !! I found your channel by accident and I am obsessed with them!! ❤ by far one of the best RUclips channels I've found 🙌 you and David are absolutely adorable ! You look so happy! I truly hope David has good intentions with you 😁 but did David quit his job to travel with you ?

  • @ineesmouraa
    @ineesmouraa 3 года назад +2

    omg la tortuga i loved it 😂

  • @paoladominguezvelasco383
    @paoladominguezvelasco383 Месяц назад

    Haha we love david!

  • @andy44646
    @andy44646 3 года назад +1

    Another great video thank you.......🇬🇧🌎🇬🇧

  • @chefevilee9566
    @chefevilee9566 3 года назад

    See with time and your two heads put together look at the wonderful name you came up with!

  • @albertobozzetto8939
    @albertobozzetto8939 3 года назад

    British folly girl, but such a lovely nice human being, I love you!

  • @gabbyrerra
    @gabbyrerra 3 года назад +1

    david's singing >>>

  • @matt.sclarandis
    @matt.sclarandis 2 года назад

    My Tuk Tuk in Sri Lanka was called Wendy!! it was a Blue Tuk Tuk and the police took it from me :(( Thanks for the beautiful advice! I am moving to Puerto in 10 days can't waitttt

  • @MrTmiket0007
    @MrTmiket0007 3 года назад

    Awesome video like always 😁👍you should call your scooter the Green Machine 😂🛵

  • @Letsgogetlosts
    @Letsgogetlosts 3 года назад +4

    Love this and I hope davido got good Intentions for you.❤️❤️you look so happy in love 😻

  • @carlasanchez7489
    @carlasanchez7489 3 года назад +1

    I’m still super super bummed I wasn’t able to find you :(
    We were at the grand moon palace at the same time

  • @elizabethmcintosh6722
    @elizabethmcintosh6722 3 года назад +1

    Your accent has gotten so good!

  • @sifisoabroad
    @sifisoabroad 3 года назад

    Hi Christianne, will u be doing another budget video? That would be v.helpful! Especially as I assume Oaxaca is different prices to Yucatan? 🙏🏾

  • @jesshughes1362
    @jesshughes1362 3 года назад

    The vlogs are very close to convincing me to quit my job and move to Mexico for a months ✈

  • @walterwhite3143
    @walterwhite3143 3 года назад +9

    Keep up the good work. The lockdown in England is so depressing.

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +1

      I bet! I’m holding off coming home for a while so they’ll be plenty more of these videos

  • @malinp5510
    @malinp5510 3 года назад

    You gotta go to la punta, there are tons of lovely restaurants, cafe ole for example is an amazing breakfast place

  • @PenguinNinja45
    @PenguinNinja45 3 года назад

    I love the name Vivian for your bike :)

  • @Daniel7Daniel
    @Daniel7Daniel 3 года назад +2

    David is the best hahahah

  • @MeeggaannMeeggaann
    @MeeggaannMeeggaann 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely loving your mexico videos - hoping to come out this Easter/summer and moving down to Central America 🤞🏽 as much as I don’t want you to focus on it, I think a video about COVID restrictions, when tests are needed, how different areas respond, what local attitudes are ect ect would be super helpful and am sure you would be much more realistic than U.K. media’s coverage! Any help would be amazing, or a Q&A? Thanks so much and loving the content so much!!!

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +2

      I may do a Instagram q&a at some point 😊 I’m trying not to focus on it on here as I know the topic is boring and depressing for a lot of people who just want some escapism 🌴

    • @annfortae3664
      @annfortae3664 3 года назад +1

      Agree, while I like a bit of Escapism, I think it’d be really interesting to hear about !

  • @TheTravelbum
    @TheTravelbum 3 года назад +1

    Did I miss how much your bike costs? I've been watching your vids a lot lately. Thinking about expatting it in Mexico for a while. Maybe see you there

  • @LiveitlikeLauren
    @LiveitlikeLauren 3 года назад +2

    Wahaka Wendy was a winner!

  • @ibrahimmancilla1232
    @ibrahimmancilla1232 3 года назад

    Zicatela, best beach in Mx! ❤️

  • @ahillvfr
    @ahillvfr 3 года назад

    It looks an amazing laid back place. Hope you are keeping safe. Love the scooter, do you need insurance in case you have an accident ? Or is it just an option there ?

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +1

      It’s optional, personally I just use my travel insurance!

  • @darr1954
    @darr1954 3 года назад

    I don’t like the chocolate mole either!! I tried it in CDMX and it didn’t agree with me. Loved this video as well as your Colombia adventures.

  • @CryptoKevin
    @CryptoKevin 3 года назад

    10:25 I LOVE Mole sauce!! You know it has cholate in it don't you?

  • @domdimensions9219
    @domdimensions9219 3 года назад

    Hi christianne! Im a new subcriber to your channel. I'm planning to travel to puerto escondido. Im wondering, did you insure your scooter? And if so did you get David to insure it for you? I have read that tourists cant insure vehicles in mexico. Maybe this varies state by state im not sure. Obviously if you dont have insurance that can be a huge problem if you get into an accident.

  • @erinhawkins2202
    @erinhawkins2202 3 года назад

    I related to you so hard when you said you wanted your own vehicle in order to have more independence.

  • @Flyingtaco82
    @Flyingtaco82 3 года назад +2

    So I was born and raised in New Mexico. It sort of breaks my heart that my family never had the courage to travel that far south into Mexico.

    • @angelestorres6334
      @angelestorres6334 3 года назад

      Well you can always right that wrong, Missy.
      For yourself !

    • @Flyingtaco82
      @Flyingtaco82 3 года назад

      @@angelestorres6334 Yes, ASAP! ❤️

    • @angelestorres6334
      @angelestorres6334 3 года назад

      @@Flyingtaco82 just be carefull down here lol
      (and up there too) 🤪

  • @courteneyrose1849
    @courteneyrose1849 2 месяца назад

    What did you need to buy a scooter? Like registering it etc as a foreigner?

  • @eddievalencia9777
    @eddievalencia9777 3 года назад

    Your Spanish has gotten so much better! It’s la Moto not el moto but good job!

  • @moctezumaaleg2008
    @moctezumaaleg2008 3 года назад +1

    ARRIBA

  • @gabii8369
    @gabii8369 3 года назад

    Another great video! La Tortuga is cool but BananaMobil would be better haha

  • @singasonga
    @singasonga 2 года назад

    I love your videos! I will be coming to Puerto Escondido in a couple weeks and wondering if you can point me in the right direction regarding affordable monthly rentals. Any information will be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time.

  • @theshadowrealm1311
    @theshadowrealm1311 3 года назад

    Great video and great name for your lil scoot! Your positive energy if infectious, couple of questions do you need a license to drive the scooter there? And do you know if is it currently possible to enter Mexico? Wishing you all the best!

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад

      Just a regular driving licence ☺️ and I’m not exactly sure anymore tbh, I think it depends on what country you’re coming from. I don’t recommend coming for a short vacation!

    • @theshadowrealm1311
      @theshadowrealm1311 3 года назад

      @@BackpackingBananas no short vacations in mind, more potential escape plan
      for seemingly endless lockdowns :( good to see people still living their lives out there. keep on keepin on :)

  • @martinperez2058
    @martinperez2058 3 года назад

    SALUDOS Y BENDICIONES A TODOS ,, OYE DAVID ESTAS ENCHULANDO A LA GUERITA ,,!!

  • @riccihard
    @riccihard 2 года назад

    Hello!! Loving your videos! I am now in Puerto and I bought a scooter 50cc like you did. I bought it from a tourist like you did, just paid it and left. I have the original documents and checked everything is all right but I haven’t signed anything and it’s not at my name. Did you have to sign anything or registered it at your name when you bought it? Cheers

    • @wesleydejong9270
      @wesleydejong9270 2 года назад

      Did you find out how to get it on your name or did you just left it as it is?

  • @rgmm8888
    @rgmm8888 3 года назад +3

    No I'm hungry 🥺 Enjoy!!

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +1

      Mexican food 🤤🤤

    • @rgmm8888
      @rgmm8888 3 года назад

      @@BackpackingBananas loving your videos ❣️❣️

  • @limacarolayne
    @limacarolayne 3 года назад

    you should try chilaquiles divorciados at "dan's cafe" in Zicatela! reeeeally recomend

  • @AdamVenturesTravel
    @AdamVenturesTravel 3 года назад +1

    Do you need a motorcycle license to ride in Mexico? Or does a normal car license work ok?

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +2

      Normal car license is accepted

    • @AdamVenturesTravel
      @AdamVenturesTravel 3 года назад +1

      @@BackpackingBananas Thanks for the quick reply! Do you know if that applys for a motorcycles too? like if there is a certain cc limit?

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад +3

      I’m sorry I have no idea!

    • @AdamVenturesTravel
      @AdamVenturesTravel 3 года назад +1

      @@BackpackingBananas No worries, thank you! I love following your journey. I will be in Mexico soon! Unfortunately I need to renew my passport when I get back to the US From Cost Rica.. But should be there in about 2 months!

  • @alfieburnley2825
    @alfieburnley2825 3 года назад

    I love your videos♥️! Tambien, why didn't you just rent a scooter for you time there?

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 года назад

      Because I’m hoping to get all my money back when I sell this scooter 🙏🏼

  • @sealontour
    @sealontour 3 года назад +1

    That helmet gave me Darth Vador vibes

  • @robertclarke1764
    @robertclarke1764 6 месяцев назад

    Are the scooters automatic or manual. Nice scooter 😄✌️

  • @lara_xy
    @lara_xy 3 года назад +8

    Ahh him filming when he was driving made me so nervous

  • @fevzibaki8024
    @fevzibaki8024 2 года назад

    My Mexico Trip starts in 1 Week 😅 Do i need in Puerto escondido a Driving Licence to rent a Scooter ?