living even in southern california can be very stressful, i remember having frequent chest pains so i quit my job and moved to the philippines, i was working 60 plus hours a week to total relaxation and i feel awesome, gone are the frequent ER visits.
It's very important to visit the country, before you move. I went on a house hunt in Costa Rica. I thought that that was the place for me. It turned out not to be for various reasons, so I crossed it off my list. Focusing on Mexico, probably Guadalajara. I visited there and really liked it. I'm looking for a teaching position there right now.
Living in Mexico is like going back in time to a better place in time where people have more time for people and you'll find giving back a very pleasant endeavor. There's an endless stream of outstanding young people that need help rising toward a better life - opportunity is the hardest thing to find for younger Mexicans and if you can help them you'll lift yourself along with them.
I was born and grew up in Guanajuato and after I was 16 I moved to Phoenix I still miss my country and I still hope to one day go back to live in Mexico, my beautiful country
Lived there and telecommuted for 3 years while my kids attended high school there. Beautiful place and amazing experience, particularly for my kids. One of the most beautiful and most scenic locations in Mexico. The university makes it a very youthful and cultural environment. Also, always preferred it to San Miguel de Allende. The only potential drawback for older people are the steep alleyways.
We will be moving from Europe to Jalicso by the end of the year, Chapala/GDL/PV not 100% sure on where exactly yet. Our first pick was Spain, but seeing how Europe is going down the drain, we decided to go for the "american Spain" :D We researched a lot and visited the region twice, going there again in 3 weeks from now. After this visit we will make our final decision, but unless something horrible comes up, we are already set for Mexico!
Bienvenidos (welcome) from Ajijic (Lake Chapala). Jalisco has been a great retirement location for my wife & I since 2007. Any of the 3 places you've mentioned are good, depending on what you are seeking in life...Lake Chapala is small community life with great year-round climate & an hour south of Guadalajara; Guadalajara is Mexico's 2nd largest city with estimated 4-5 million population if you like big city urban life; Puerto Vallarta is coastal with many tourists & for those who want the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep. PV can get very hot & humid in summer.
Guadalajara is a wonderful city. Too large for me and suspect too hectic and complex for many who live there since the like the 'second home' idea and come to Lake Chapala many weekends, especially the long holiday weekends, to get away from the BIG city.
The people of Mexico are warm and welcoming. Best decision my wife and I could've made was to retire in Mexico. As to food, it is tasty and we feel our diet here is healthier than it ever was in the US
We're going to live and travel in a used RV the first year or so in Mexico... But Guanajuato is definitely on our radar, especially for the hotter season.
The people of Mexico will help you feel welcome and you will have a great experience if you open yourself to them and immerse yourself in their customs and traditions.
Hi, fellow Angeleno here! I watched your video and was excited to hear you were moving to Guanajuato as that is my plan. Like you, I also had a highly demanding career, lots of travel, working on average 50-60 hours a week for years and years. The money was great but not enough to continue on this hamster wheel going nowhere. I wasn’t laid off, I actually quit my job a month ago. My health and quality of life just wasn’t worth it. Like you, it took me close to two years of research, thinking and re-thinking to make my decision. I’m also making the move to change the pace of my life and improve my quality of life. I’m moving to Mexico City first for 3-4 months and then plan to live in Leon, Guanajuato. Can you kindly share how you found your apartment in Guanajuato? $650 US is very reasonable compared to CDMX as prices there have shot up to an average of $850-$1,000/mo because so many foreigners have been moving there and pushing prices upward. Appreciate your insights! Best of luck!! - Becky
Hello, if you are looking for an incredible lifestyle to live, I recommend DIADA ecomunity located in Guanajuato at 1 hour from San Miguel allende and 40 munitos from downtown Guanajuato. You can have more information here and any questions I can support you diada.com.mx/diada-guanajuato/
We moved to Guanajuato four years ago for all the right reasons you listed. We love it! We do speak Spanish and have Mexican friends. There are two Spanish/Englsh exchange groups. If you respond will send our phone #.
Sunday Sommers Hi SS. I too would like to know about the groups you reference. I won’t be coming down to check things out for another 4 months or so but would love to correspond to someone who lives there. I’m thinking Guanajuato rather than SMA because of the reasons mentioned in this video. Thanks lolawingate@gmail.com.
Thinking of relocating to Guanajuato from New Jersey. Do you know any good Real-Estate offices, I'd be looking to rent a quaint apt in the center of town, since I love to walk everywhere. I also speak fluent Spanish so perhaps I can rent on the cheap instead of paying what's been termed "Gringo prices" Just need a small apartment for myself! If you read this, my email is info@daytradingwiththelight.com Thank you so VERY MUCH and GOD bless you! Robert-
I'm thinking Guanajuato is the place to be ,beautiful homes and hopefully cooler than in Texas. I'm saving right now for my trip .Can't wait ! Si habla espangnol !
Great video. We’ll be there in 3 years, still love America, also teaching English. We speak Spanish and have lived abroad before. Wonder how Greg is doing now ???
I wasn't laid off, but by age 58 I was ready to leave the States too, as Bri said, and my wife & I did just that. Now 11 years later, we've never regretted that decision.
We felt renting was the best option for us when we retired & moved to Mexico in 2007. At our age, we didn't want to own should something happen to one of us & once we both are gone, our daughter will have enough concerns w/o having to stress over selling property in Mexico.
Great video. How to contact Greg Hartzell about getting ideas on how to find job as english teacher (not online) but in the Guanajuato area or mexico in general. (Like escuela Mexicana). What would be the steps? That is pretty interesting and important. Thank you for that video.
My Spanish isn't fluent but has proven adequate in our daily life needs and experiences at Lake Chapala. I think it appropriate to try and do my best in Spanish since the Mexican people here have welcomed us warmly.
Your English will improve dramatically if you quit the 'gonna' thing. I am an English teacher here, in México and I can stand profanities if you will, but not slang.
mmatih22 it means that social issues are not stable. Like politics in Mexico or in the United States could just became more aggressive to each other’s and if he buys a house or an apartment he could loose it just because he is not a Mexican citizen.
I'm moving to want to know what those I'm moving back to my country why should I stay in this country that doesn't like Hispanic I'm sick and tired of this after 45 years finally I'm going back to my country
The news media gives people the wrong impression. People don't dislike all Hispanics the influx of those coming illegally & the Democratic Socialists using them to vote & MS13 + criminals in among the good ones are the objections. Most of them are better people, than our leftists, hard working & moral. Disinformation is the way of the left. If one avails themselves of the other side they will quickly see through the smoke.
How lame is that? Mexicans have been a huge part of the USA for 50 years. They are not HATED. USA has changed laws to accomodate you. So dont try to act like its just a big country of hatred now! Thats pure bulosheit and you know it.
Americans will never call themselves immigrants because they come from "The best country" (sarcasm). There's this weird link of illegal immigration and the sole word "immigrant". "Expat" seems to mean sort of "high class immigrant" for English speakers (Based on my observation), which is terrible, but well. You don't see American calling any legal immigrant from Latin America or Africa as Expat, regardless of their skin tone :/
Expat is reserved for people who are “posted” to another country by their employers. I was an expat in England as my company posted me there for an assignment. Those of us that go to Mexico on our own accord are immigrants, period.
Susan, this is our series on people who are moving to Mexico, not expats living in Mexico, which is a different playlist. We also have interviews with entrepreneurs who started businesses in Mexico...three separate playlists in all.
Spanish isn't 'freeken' but rather beautiful language. If one is going to live in Mexico, it does seem common courtesy to learn and use Spanish. Even if never fluent, your effort at using even basic Spanish words/phrases will be much appreciated by the Mexicans.
living even in southern california can be very stressful, i remember having frequent chest pains so i quit my job and moved to the philippines, i was working 60 plus hours a week to total relaxation and i feel awesome, gone are the frequent ER visits.
It's very important to visit the country, before you move. I went on a house hunt in Costa Rica. I thought that that was the place for me. It turned out not to be for various reasons, so I crossed it off my list. Focusing on Mexico, probably Guadalajara. I visited there and really liked it. I'm looking for a teaching position there right now.
Living in Mexico is like going back in time to a better place in time where people have more time for people and you'll find giving back a very pleasant endeavor. There's an endless stream of outstanding young people that need help rising toward a better life - opportunity is the hardest thing to find for younger Mexicans and if you can help them you'll lift yourself along with them.
Bienvenidos a este hermoso país llamado Mexico!!!!
Mexico just awesome, really is great country
I agree
I was born and grew up in Guanajuato and after I was 16 I moved to Phoenix I still miss my country and I still hope to one day go back to live in Mexico, my beautiful country
Regresa...
Lived there and telecommuted for 3 years while my kids attended high school there. Beautiful place and amazing experience, particularly for my kids. One of the most beautiful and most scenic locations in Mexico. The university makes it a very youthful and cultural environment. Also, always preferred it to San Miguel de Allende. The only potential drawback for older people are the steep alleyways.
We will be moving from Europe to Jalicso by the end of the year, Chapala/GDL/PV not 100% sure on where exactly yet.
Our first pick was Spain, but seeing how Europe is going down the drain, we decided to go for the "american Spain" :D
We researched a lot and visited the region twice, going there again in 3 weeks from now. After this visit we will make our final decision, but unless something horrible comes up, we are already set for Mexico!
¡Bienvenidos!
Bienvenidos (welcome) from Ajijic (Lake Chapala). Jalisco has been a great retirement location for my wife & I since 2007. Any of the 3 places you've mentioned are good, depending on what you are seeking in life...Lake Chapala is small community life with great year-round climate & an hour south of Guadalajara; Guadalajara is Mexico's 2nd largest city with estimated 4-5 million population if you like big city urban life; Puerto Vallarta is coastal with many tourists & for those who want the Pacific Ocean at your doorstep. PV can get very hot & humid in summer.
Haha the "American Spain" Comment maid me laugh lol
OMG how exciting! You will love. Half of my family lives in Guadalajara.
Guadalajara is a wonderful city. Too large for me and suspect too hectic and complex for many who live there since the like the 'second home' idea and come to Lake Chapala many weekends, especially the long holiday weekends, to get away from the BIG city.
Agree with your statement on International Living magazine and your reasoning for relocating to Mexico.......all the best on your move!!
Is there an update on Greg's move to Mexico?
I'm curious to know about how he and his wife feel after living there for a while.
Thanks
A follow up with Greg to get an update would be great.
Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking.
Bienvenidos a Mexico! Prepare to taste the food and friendly people with the open arms
The people of Mexico are warm and welcoming. Best decision my wife and I could've made was to retire in Mexico. As to food, it is tasty and we feel our diet here is healthier than it ever was in the US
That's just wonderful
I live in guanajuato and you choose a great city man ! wait for the "Cervantino", you will have fun there.
We're going to live and travel in a used RV the first year or so in Mexico... But Guanajuato is definitely on our radar, especially for the hotter season.
Welcome to Mexico! I am sure you will have a great time.
The people of Mexico will help you feel welcome and you will have a great experience if you open yourself to them and immerse yourself in their customs and traditions.
Moving to Mexico is my dream. Hope all is working out well for you!
Hi, fellow Angeleno here! I watched your video and was excited to hear you were moving to Guanajuato as that is my plan. Like you, I also had a highly demanding career, lots of travel, working on average 50-60 hours a week for years and years. The money was great but not enough to continue on this hamster wheel going nowhere. I wasn’t laid off, I actually quit my job a month ago. My health and quality of life just wasn’t worth it. Like you, it took me close to two years of research, thinking and re-thinking to make my decision. I’m also making the move to change the pace of my life and improve my quality of life.
I’m moving to Mexico City first for 3-4 months and then plan to live in Leon, Guanajuato. Can you kindly share how you found your apartment in Guanajuato?
$650 US is very reasonable compared to CDMX as prices there have shot up to an average of $850-$1,000/mo because so many foreigners have been moving there and pushing prices upward.
Appreciate your insights! Best of luck!! - Becky
Hello, if you are looking for an incredible lifestyle to live, I recommend DIADA ecomunity located in Guanajuato at 1 hour from San Miguel allende and 40 munitos from downtown Guanajuato. You can have more information here and any questions I can support you diada.com.mx/diada-guanajuato/
We moved to Guanajuato four years ago for all the right reasons you listed. We love it! We do speak Spanish and have Mexican friends. There are two Spanish/Englsh exchange groups. If you respond will send our phone #.
Hi Sunday. Thanks for the note. You can shoot me an email at ghartzell13@gmail.com Gracias.
Sunday Sommers
Ok
Sunday Sommers Hi SS. I too would like to know about the groups you reference. I won’t be coming down to check things out for another 4 months or so but would love to correspond to someone who lives there. I’m thinking Guanajuato rather than SMA because of the reasons mentioned in this video. Thanks lolawingate@gmail.com.
@@lolawingate4152 I would like to know about exchange groups
Thinking of relocating to Guanajuato from New Jersey. Do you know any good Real-Estate offices, I'd be looking to rent a quaint apt in the center of town, since I love to walk everywhere. I also speak fluent Spanish so perhaps I can rent on the cheap instead of paying what's been termed "Gringo prices" Just need a small apartment for myself! If you read this, my email is info@daytradingwiththelight.com
Thank you so VERY MUCH and GOD bless you! Robert-
This guy's really got it together.
I'm thinking Guanajuato is the place to be ,beautiful homes and hopefully cooler than in Texas. I'm saving right now for my trip .Can't wait ! Si habla espangnol !
God Bless you and Welcome to MéXico 🇲🇽 !!!
All immigrants are welcome
Just dont bring your insecurity
Also learn spanish
And respect our culture
Freddy lopez and all the bullshit liberalism that is making the USA a sorry place to live.
TLANKJO TLANKAJO the UnitedStates is freakishly conservative and is becoming more so so idk what bs you’re listening to
@@robertorey3767 are you okay? Liberalism is not the problem here.
@@robertorey3767 stay in the US buddy. Lmao. No one wants u but we know u have no money so that's why u r watching the vlog.
Great video. We’ll be there in 3 years, still love America, also teaching English.
We speak Spanish and have lived abroad before.
Wonder how Greg is doing now ???
$650 for a 1 bedroom in GTO is ALOT, especially up on the panoramica. Must be huge .
Welcome to Mexico. I"m over in nearby San Miguel de Allende, but come over to Guanajuato occasionally.
Ajijic: It's a great place too. Have lived there now 11 years.
You chose the right place
Guanajuato my town
I moving back soon from las Vega
I'm always amazed since i came to america, how adventurous and dearing americans are. I'm glad you guys are moving to mexico :)
Michael, we have discovered too, moving to Mexico how warm and welcoming the people of Mexico are. It has been a great adventure & experience for us.
Mexico es Hermoso Guerrero Es Hermoso también sus Atardeceres y playas Muy lindas.
What's the best way to get in contact with Greg?
I am waiting to get laid off too. hope to retire in GTO in a few years
Me too. I'm only 32 but I want to leave the states ASAP.
I wasn't laid off, but by age 58 I was ready to leave the States too, as Bri said, and my wife & I did just that. Now 11 years later, we've never regretted that decision.
Bri San why asap?
Why Not?? I think some folks are finding the "American Dream" has died.
It's really good to rent and put money in the economy of your host country
We felt renting was the best option for us when we retired & moved to Mexico in 2007. At our age, we didn't want to own should something happen to one of us & once we both are gone, our daughter will have enough concerns w/o having to stress over selling property in Mexico.
Great video. How to contact Greg Hartzell about getting ideas on how to find job as english teacher (not online) but in the Guanajuato area or mexico in general. (Like escuela Mexicana). What would be the steps? That is pretty interesting and important. Thank you for that video.
Wow, Mehico is getting very popular with people wanting to escape the lat lace (I speak Chinese) in USA. We go too. I rearn Espanol.
There are quite a few Chinese in Mexico. If you want to be around more Chinese people move to Panama.
Lucky! Guanajuato is beautiful, safe, and affordable
You Will be ok
welcome to mexico I'm from Guanajuato is a very nice city to live specialty the airport is very close wen I flight to California enjoy Guanajuato
Martin Trejo
Dont understand mexican people crossing usa here Is beatiful
I live in LA area...huntington beach. Do you fly into leon guanahuato on direct flights?
Awesome choice... .
Mexico is an awesome choice!!
How do you teach English to foreigners w/o knowing their language?
I’d love to see how he’s doing since his move to Mexico
Welcome to México. I hope you buy ur house or flat in México ;)
*What is the name of the English teaching School ✔️ Can you give us a link to the website? Thanks* 👍
Here you go, Victor: escuelamexicana.com
Hola, bien venido !!!! God bless you in Mexico good choice!!
What is the name of that cool song at the end?
Victor, it's La cosas más grandes by La Flor del Otro
I'M sorry i wrote down best wishes and as i wrote down best wishes my cel put on vestidos. As this cel words are in spanish
It happens...
I’m renting in Guanajuato, not buy and wait and look at Ajijic also.
Take your kinds with you. Let them learn another language, school is not bad. I took some school years in Mexico, I’ve learned a lot.
Good luck!!! And you're gonna speak a good spanish,don't hurry.
My Spanish isn't fluent but has proven adequate in our daily life needs and experiences at Lake Chapala. I think it appropriate to try and do my best in Spanish since the Mexican people here have welcomed us warmly.
Your English will improve dramatically if you quit the 'gonna' thing. I am an English teacher here, in México and I can stand profanities if you will, but not slang.
Seems like a great place to live.
What does “volatile” mean?
mmatih22 it means that social issues are not stable. Like politics in Mexico or in the United States could just became more aggressive to each other’s and if he buys a house or an apartment he could loose it just because he is not a Mexican citizen.
Welcome in México. Vestido wishes
I'm moving to want to know what those I'm moving back to my country why should I stay in this country that doesn't like Hispanic I'm sick and tired of this after 45 years finally I'm going back to my country
The news media gives people the wrong impression. People don't dislike all Hispanics the influx of those coming illegally & the Democratic Socialists using them to vote & MS13 + criminals in among the good ones are the objections. Most of them are better people, than our leftists, hard working & moral. Disinformation is the way of the left. If one avails themselves of the other side they will quickly see through the smoke.
How lame is that? Mexicans have been a huge part of the USA for 50 years. They are not HATED. USA has changed laws to accomodate you. So dont try to act like its just a big country of hatred now! Thats pure bulosheit and you know it.
Please check in with this guy... see how it to live there.
We have several articles on living in Guanajuato from expats at www.expatsinmexico.com. Just use the search term Guanajuato.
Lucky I wanna live there because am from there but I don't live in Mexico(U.S.A)😟
DuoLingo is great!
You should think about buying.
Immigrants, not expats, white people can be immigrants too, its ok.
Americans will never call themselves immigrants because they come from "The best country" (sarcasm). There's this weird link of illegal immigration and the sole word "immigrant". "Expat" seems to mean sort of "high class immigrant" for English speakers (Based on my observation), which is terrible, but well. You don't see American calling any legal immigrant from Latin America or Africa as Expat, regardless of their skin tone :/
Expat is reserved for people who are “posted” to another country by their employers. I was an expat in England as my company posted me there for an assignment. Those of us that go to Mexico on our own accord are immigrants, period.
alittle misleading, i thought he already moved there and had some good info
Susan, this is our series on people who are moving to Mexico, not expats living in Mexico, which is a different playlist. We also have interviews with entrepreneurs who started businesses in Mexico...three separate playlists in all.
You moved 7.5 hours away from waves. Ouch.
Mark Schnug what is ouch for you is 🤗 for others. Believe it or not, many people don’t care about beaches and water.
Best wishes
Elizabeth Rojas...so is best wishes. 😉 I was wondering bestidos wishes 😆
What about Puerto Peñasco we are thinking to move down there.
I sense sadness? No?
Too many in SMA...so loud, not nice.
VIPKID
Wow. Lots of immigrants going south.
Learn freeken Spanish!!!
Spanish isn't 'freeken' but rather beautiful language. If one is going to live in Mexico, it does seem common courtesy to learn and use Spanish. Even if never fluent, your effort at using even basic Spanish words/phrases will be much appreciated by the Mexicans.
We went to guanajuato this january 2019 is not what this guy is saying. do you know about the new cartels there my reletives live there they are scare
Why making it like it is dangerous??? No exageres!!
Wou lI pay 800 for a Stdudy here in San Francisco