Are you reading this thinking "Oh, I would love to support David in making more videos?". If so, have you clicked the share button and shared this video on Facebook? This really helps the RUclips algorithm especially as I just took 5 months off and RUclips thinks I disappeared!
MEXICO NO ES CONSIDERADO UN PAIS DONDE HAYA LADRONES. AQUI EN MEXICO SOLO SE CONSIDERA POR EL MUNDO COMO UN PAIS DE NARCOTRAFICO HACIA ESTADOS UNIDOS PERO RATEROS NO
I am sure there is two sides to living anywhere and we can focus on the danger or the safety. I am from San Francisco, and yes it's beautiful but there is also a lot of crime and homeless people. Some journalist are even comparing SF to Mumbai, India!...I've lived in East Oakland, CA and felt like I am living in parts of Mexico and I am not DUMB. I don't go out late at night for a walk around the neighborhood. Oakland is considered very dangerous but it's not THAT bad in my eyes. SO I am curious as a single women with basic Spanish level -how safe is Durango, Mexico? What US city might you compare it to?
I missed your posts in Mexico 🇲🇽. My favorite place I’ve ever visited and your videos from that country are the best! Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 a Costa Rican in love with Mexico.
@@davidostrowski679 you’ll be welcomed in our family. If you love nature, green , tropical rainforests, exotic animals by your side : this is your place.
Mi Durango hermoso, habrá lugares más emblemáticos en Mexico, pero el encanto y tranquilidad de Durango la extraño, ojalá y los políticos no quieran construir derrumbando lo actual
Spot on with the chat at the ending 👍 I’m an English- Mexican, and it’s pretty annoying to see Mexico’s safety fears always the first thing to come up when you type Mexico on google or RUclips. Thanks for video, good to see you back at it again! 😁
Izaac! English-Mexican is something I don't hear very often! I'm glad you agree! When you type in Mexico and get an endless list of 20somethings with shocked looks on their faces LOL
David, you're so kind to our country. Every time you keep coming back, I'm beginning to believe you like us. Durango looks nice, I've never been there. There's no a lot to see in Sonora, but you might like Álamos and San Carlos. Avoid Ciudad Obregón, not safe and nothing to see. Hermosillo = meh. Go to Baja. La Paz, Loreto, Mulegé are nice.
Come visit Durango primo. It’s the most colonial city in MX. Very clean, and people are friendly. There’s a lot of good places to eat, and a very calm city. Perfect size, big and small at the same time.
Thank u for u making a video about Durango, because all youtubers always focus in the south and rarely do a video of the North of Mexico specially Durango. About time thank u!
Eres un crack bro, tus videos y los de muchos extranjeros están ayudando a que la imagen de México cambie y no solo para los de afuera sino para los mismos mexicanos.
¡Gracias tío, esa es exactamente la intención! ¡Es interesante cómo incluso algunos mexicanos, particularmente del sur, tienen opiniones sesgadas hacia el norte!
Jaja I'll do an update video soon. I left Poland at the end of February. Then I was in Iztapalapa for 4 weeks, Guanajuato for 4 weeks, Zacatecas briefly. Was working on other things!
YES! The return of the master of videos de Mexico. Really enjoyed your take on Durango and makes me want to uproot from Upper Hutt, NZ, and head over for one of those Pancho Villa favourite meals! Keep up the enlightened views of your travels and keep us all in the loop. Adios, Craig.
About time one of my first youtubers I started following visits Durango, everyone says they'll visit the North and than they go to Monterrey or Sinaloa (nothing wrong with that, I love both places) but everyone think that's all the north is, Durango, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and few other states don't exist for most of the youtubers or they think is not worth it if they go visiting Until now my favorite video from you was El Real del Catorce from SLP but now that you're visiting my home state that might change, this is amazing!
Amazing Enrique!! Your comment is EXACTLY why I came to Durango. For some reason, it has always been on my list. I remember the impact a RUclipsr going to SLP had, so I'm hoping Durango has the same effect! The only problems with northern Mexico as you know is the SIZE and the travel distances! Other than the supposed 'danger', I think these reasons also turn people off. But I love Durango, it's totally my kind of place. Coming up are Nombre de Dios, Mapimi & Puente Ojuela, Torreon (briefly in Coahuila!) and Mexiquillo. I'm hoping to get to Zona de Silencio but it's proving difficult to organise!!
Just watched your video for the third time! So vibrant and thought provoking. You did a fantastic job! I agree with you. Let’s focus on the positive and just enjoy all the wonderful things Mexico has to offer! 😊 ❤️
It's very blue! Glad you enjoyed it hun and thanks for donating! Still working on how to distribute funds to anyone in the area, but have a few possibilities! Will update soon!
Hi David. First congratulations 🥳🤗 For speaking Spanish and also for the beautiful qualify of your videos, almost like a movie 🎥🍿 Sending greetings from Panama 🇵🇦🤗
Gracias amigo por decir al mundo que en México lindo y querido no ay tanta inseguridad como lo pintan en el extranjero, RUclips me recomendó tus vídeos y vi el de Torreón y ahora el de Durango yo soy de Gomez Palacio, Dgo y te agradezco mucho que muestres un poco de nuestra región al mundo sobre todo "los lonches" que son riquísimos vas muy bien con tu español sobre todo cuando dices "teleférico" saludos y bienvenido a mi México
¡Gracias! ¡Estuve brevemente en Gómez Palacio cuando filmé el video de Puente de Ojuela! RUclips recomienda principalmente el video de Torreón, ¡pero he hecho mucho en Durango! El siguiente es de Mexiquillo, con más gorditas !!! Gracias por los comentarios sobre mi español, ¡es muy difícil! Me gusta pronunciar 'Veracruz' jaja
Omgsh! I’ve been wanting to visit Durango (where my great grandfather and great-great grandfather were from) but have not made it out. Love this video because it shows me what it’s like. BTW, at minute 3:17 you’re walking and there’s a yellow one-story building behind you. I’m almost certain it was in the German-Mexican move “Guten Tag Ramon” or “Buen Día Ramon.” If you’ve not seen the movie, I highly recommend it. Great video!
Becca! I'm so jealous you have Durango connections! Get there asap!! This was the first of a number of videos from there! Love that state! I'm going to be back there (although in Gomez Palacio and Lerdo) in a few weeks. Need to get me some cowboy boots before I go back to Europe next month LOL
DO go to visit Durango ! Such great town.Architecture ,history,parks and people are something I guarantee you will enjoy and love it! Wishing you great time! When you arrive once in Durango ,say HELLO for me 👍 this wonderful place,PLEASE🙏 I was there two times and can’t wait to go soon,again! Sincerely ,Ana🇭🇷🇨🇦
Durango, Durango mi tierra querida!!... If you happen to return to this land again someday!, i'll be glad to be your host and guide!, cheers David!, Take Care!!
Thanks Balaam! I'm in Torreon now but will be filming in Gomez and Lerdo soon. I don't think I'll make it back to Durango this time though unfortunately!
Durango mi ciudad natal y favorita de todo el país, es tranquila bella y tiene muchos lugares turísticos bellos que la mayor parte del país ignora, todo el estado está lleno de belleza también
Que gusto saber de ti David, es un placer ver tus vídeos. Alguna vez te escribí que la sencillez de los mismo, es lo que le da grandeza al contenido. GRAN abrazo amigo.
So glad to see you are back! Your videos really got me interested in Mexico. You were the first to get me fascinated with SLP, and I went there this past March! Happy you have returned to show us more and maybe give me inspiration for my next trip to Mexico.
David, when you talk about safety I think about how I live in a suburb of Detroit which does not have a real good history in regards to safety....4 hours away is Chicago which I believe has the highest murder rate in the USA, last I heard it was almost 1 murder a day, 355 or so a year, out of control. I have been to Puerto Vallarta MX around 17 times for a week or 2 each time and a few times even more. We plan to move there as soon as my husband clears a lifetime of "stuff" out of our home and we can sell. I don't have a problem going downtown Detroit at times but am aware of my surroundings and act accordingly, which means I am careful and keep in mind that It is smart to be cautious. In PV MX, I don't have that feeling of being unsafe but I do keep in mind however that there is the possibility of unsafe conditions if I am not careful....it is not a fear but accepting the reality of my surroundings. We all need to be smart and careful and not ignore the facts with regards to different places we visit and the true reality of whatever situation we are in....but to have somewhat ignorant fear because of exaggerated or completely false reporting of Mexico for example, limits us in our ability to experience great places and people etc....it is a shame that many people fall for that, their loss I suppose. Hugs, Joe
Wonderfully put! You described it much better than I could! Absolutely, it's the same with where I'm from - knife crime, gang crime, hitmen, guys selling guns and plenty of drug crime (ok alot of that was involving me LOL). I imagine Mexicans feel differently about safety in Mexico as I do about the UK, simply because they're from there and they have more knowledge/experience. As a foreigner there's always an element of detachment, we can know about things going on but never be truly 'aware', so having your 'wits about you' is essential anywhere. I see people SO worried about safety that they focus so much on that that they don't actually experience a location as you said!
Very well expressed! I’m in a suburb of Detroit as well and we share the same sentiments. The plan is to move to Mexico (Queretaro will be our home base) for a few years of slow travels throughout Mexico and surrounding countries. Looking forward to the adventures! 😊
@@karendavis7734 Good luck with your plans and thank you for your comment! My plans to move are taking far too long....clearing out a lifetime of stuff is much more difficult than I ever expected. I hope the move is smoother for you! 😊
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glad you had a good time in la ciudad de DGO. its a great city. reliable bus transportation, cheap taxis, uber, great food scene, plenty to do and its 4 hours away from the Beach like mazatlan and close to really cool rivers and waterfalls and camp grounds
Thank you so much for the video..I am from Durango and currently living in North Carolina ..USA....it makes me happy to know that you had an awesome time in my hometown!!!
Muchas Gracias! My conversation and listening have really got better recently. It's cool to actually have some conversations with people even it's just the lady in Oxxo! jaja. I have an English student from CDMX that lives in Texas, it's difficult sometimes not to switch to Spanish, I have the same problem with German with anyone from Germany!
I visited Durango 2 times and love this place! Can’t wait for next visit .Didn’t travel to Mexico past two years because of COVID but will for sure end of this year or beginning of next next.I just love Mexico and Mexican people.Travel there for past 24 years and spend a month in Mazatlan, each year ,my second “home”! Thank you for your video!Best wishes, Ana🇭🇷🇨🇦
Hey Ana! You're from Croatia originally? (hopefully I have my flags correct!). Hello from another Slav! I'm British/Polish but apparently also have Balkan blood! Got a lot of time for the Balkans! I've spent a lot of time in Serbia but yet to visit Croatia! Glad you love Durango! I hated Mazatlán to begin with but it definitely grew on me!!
Si, el chile pasado es de Durango, Antes lo asaban y lo secaban en las azoteas (techos) Gracias por mostrar mi bello Durango, ojalá y venga turismo, pero no me gustaría que perdiera la tranquilidad que hay ahora
I recently visited Durango and can say its now my favorite Mexican city, also this video presenter is my favorite youtuber on Mexico videos, he has a great feel for Mexico and I can relate to his opinions on Mexico.
Nice comback David; I really think that more people around the world are catching on that Mexico is a hidden gem. From all nationalities are flocking not just to visit but also to live permanently. You know fo example here in Monterrey there is a huge Korean and Japanese community and it has been growing since 2010. Oh and another thing when you mention the scorching heat in Monterrey, i just have to clarify that when it gets that hot is just for a day or two then the weather cools abruptly, in the summer after a day like that it usually rains alot and from 40 it drops to 19 degrees and in autumn from 32 in a day can drop to 8 degrees. If you get to Sonora you will really know waht a scorching summer is really like in Mexico.
Gorge! I know what you mean. I remember when I was in Monterrey it was literally one day of 46c then the next day was normal. People even made memes about it! LOL. Will see if I can get to Sonora at some point, it's more than likely!
Thanks Donald. I am here until August so there will be 1 travel one a week (plus others, there will be an update video up over the weekend). Filming the next one tomorrow!
Thank you for talking about how Mexico is portrayed. In October I'm driving from the US to explore more of Mexico and far too many people who know about my plans are constantly warning me about dangers in Mexico. After trying to explain how wrong they are, and failing, I now have an answer. I say nothing more than, "so far this year there have been 247 mass shootings in the US. 283 people have been killed and 1,005 have been injured."
New to your channel and I’m loving it!😊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I’m focused on Mexico as I will be spending time slow traveling throughout Mexico beginning in 2022 with our home base in Queretaro.
Ah, my mother's home. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 and I love how positive you are. I was just going to say how so many people put Mexico down. I just discovered your videos. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Beautiful City! A lot has changed since I visited back in 1988. when I was there, I saw actor Kevin Costner filming a movie called "Revenge" in a local cantina. Hope to go back to Mexico next year.
Hey there! Durango is honestly such a safe spot in Mexico. I spent my younger years there and could easily hang out late at night without any worries. The place is a real gem: neat streets, lovely views, super friendly folks, and, bonus, affordable living and tasty food! Plus, it's right near the jaw-dropping Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. It's a bummer though, the local and national governments haven't done much for the state, and lack of good jobs means many folks end up leaving.
David, this is the first video I see made by you, thanks so much for your objective opinion about safety in Mexico! I retired last year from working 3 decades in the US but I’m originally from the state of Sinaloa, west of Durango, moved back home over 6 months ago and I tell you! I dont hear any accounts of street violence or otherwise from family, friends or acquaintances, and I think it is because most likely the incidence of crime is just like any other medium size city in Mexico. But that said, of course its hard to believe to foreigners because I’m sitting on the capital of the Sinaloa cartel and there have been incidences of violent confrontations between government forces and cartel operatives in recent years. The most recent significant one was in the summer of 2019; kind of stuff you expect to see in narco movies. I was told by relatives that a few innocent bystanders in that thug of war lost their lives, unfortunately! After that violent outburst things have been normally peaceful in the city and state for us common people, not involved in drug trafficking, however, members of the mafia are a different case. Its common to hear rummors and tell tales of how they get murdered by their own organizations and that type of news can always be found on the news with all kinds of gruesome details, especially if you look for it. So, yes Its safe to drive in city and highways but I dont venture to drive alone after dark, especially because I’m female and I’m still not knowledgeable enough of the city neighborhoods. I spent 40 years abroad and things changed a lot, especially traffic became quite heavy. My friends and relatives they all drive at night and I havent heard anything unpleasant in the 7 months I’ve veen living here. So far so good! I think feeling safe in a place is a very individual state of mind depending on what we know and what we fear or what “we think we know”. Thanks David, I found this great vid as I plan to visit Durango soon.
Awesome. Good job. Mucho Gracias. When I was a little white boy in a white suburb in Southern California, the neighbors warned my parents against going to Mexico. Best Xmass ever, 1969. Been going back as often as possible, and everywhere I have lived since then. Still get reactions of concern when I tell people I am going to Mexico, but not to a resort. Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Durango, are a beautiful chunk of the earth. Pancho Villa is an historical figure surrounded and shrouded in myth, propoganda, loopy old wive's tales, hollywood distortions, and lots of distracting hoopla. The actual Pancho Villa is an amazing, inspirational human being.
I had a girlfriend from Durango in 1992. She was very sweet and oh my beautiful. You could not tell she was Hispanic; very blonde hair and light skinned. I tried to marry her, , but her mother would not approve because I was not Hispanic and her father had died. I crawled in a whole and never came out for a year. Ahahahahah
Great video David! It has been a long time since I was in Durango, it has changed a lot from what I saw. If you are making your way north you must AVOID Hermosillo in summer, If you think Monterrey was hot, it is nothing compared to Hermosillo in summer- A better choice would be to stick to the coast either Guaymas or Puerto Peñasco in Sonora.
NIce to have you back and casting lovely, filtered sunlight far more than shade on Mexico! Scorpions? Well, the spiders are enough for me to prefer bigger buildings with pest control. But I don't claim to be ultra-green. I trust you'll enjoy your stay in Durango. You're headin' west young man.
Hello David this is your friend Jose welcome you back to making videos about wonderful Mexico I’m so happy that you decided to come north and make some videos about the northern part of that territory hope you make your way through someday Chihuahua Coahuila Nuevo León and yes Tamaulipas I don’t believe you have to worry about cartels I don’t believe they need to get your cameras and equipment but please please do be careful as with any country in any city street tugs and/or run-of-the-mill delinquents it is on this point that I hope that you have a very very safe journey take care of yourself your chosen career for the moment makes you a lot more susceptible to danger in any country then say most people on any country
Bad things are generally said about Durango, it is wonderful to find people like you who speak well of this state full of beautiful things, thank you very much
Hey David. Thanks for this video and talking about the safety in Mexico. I was visiting Mexico, I have a "Hubbie" there and feeling always safe. Well I was living in Norwich / East Anglia for two years and it was not so safe like in Mexico. And by the way I'm in Germany and get robbed on the train station, in the night, on my way back home from work. So my expierence in life is: Its nowhere in the world safe.
Se ve una Ciudad pequeña, lugar por rodaje de varias películas gringas... Que sigas disfrutando de mi México yo soy de León, dónde también es.lugar de alacranes. Saludos!!!
Definitely! Although my Airbnb host and one of my neighbours speak English very well. And the guys at that restaurant also reverted to English when they realised I was not a native speaker but I always try to stick to Spanish where I can
David, I noticed that your Spanish in getting better every day. I am so jealous, I am learning English and I do not speak really good as your Spanish. Congratulations! Thank you for your videos, I love it.
Thanks Rocio! I have no idea about grammar and what I say is very basic. I always say, as long as people understand, it doesn't have to be accurate! The thing I like about Spanish and English are the vocabulary similarities. A lot of the time I just guess! Jaja
Great video! And what a beautiful looking city. Oh, and that restaurant!! What great ambience! I've been to Zacatecas, which is also beautiful, but in a slightly different way. I wish I had visited Durango while I was there. Comments on the obsession with the "is X safe" question is quite spot on! I spend about a year in Guanajuarto, half a year in Oaxaca, and half a year in Cuernavaca. . . and lots of visits to CDMX and Tlaxcala, and danger was not foremost on my mind, despite being a completely neurotic human being. I mean, life on the street in Mexico. . . well, it's certainly no Baltimore! Much more sedate, actually. Sure, like anywhere, you think, and should, do I want to walk through this narrow little dark callejon after sunset? Nope. Simple common sense. Anyway, thanks.!!
My parents are from cattle ranches near Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango..its amazing..its a lightly populated state..tons of space..and places to enjoy nature..
Thank you for highlighting the positive things and beauty about Mexico. I honestly haven't done much traveling but have always wanted to go there. But my husband is a bit paranoid about traveling. I've always been confident that there are good people everywhere. I've heard that the propaganda machines put the worst things in the news to keep people from taking their money out of the country when they retire.
I'm just watching this video because I'm planning a trip to Durango, so I hope you see my response a year later. I am a 61-year-old US American, and I've been going to Mexico for more than 20 years. I've been there for 4 longer vacations, not counting short trips across the border. Unlike the author of this video, I don't consider myself reckless. I have to say, I have loved every one of my trips to different parts of Mexico. I have never felt in danger while I was there. It has the beauty, the cultural richness, and the delicious food of a European country like France or Italy, all at a much lower price, and frankly with friendlier people. By all means you and your husband should go. I might suggest that you try Oaxaca as your first stop. It is a delightful small city with amazing cultural richness and incredible food. I think you and your husband will love it, and it may inspire you to see other parts of Mexico. Your next stop might be Mexico City, which is huge and a bit overwhelming, but one of the great cities of the world like London or Paris, with amazing architecture and incredibly rich culture. Of course you want to think a bit about safety. Don't walk down deserted streets at night. Take a taxi if you need to cross emptier spaces at night. Don't display expensive jewelry or cameras. Pay attention to your surroundings. Drink bottled or purified water. Look at a map or ask locals to find neighborhoods best avoided. But all of that (except the part about water) is true of most US cities. Use a little common sense, and you'll not only be fine, you'll have a wonderful time.
Great to see you back amigo! The Francisco "Pancho" Villa museum is in Durango. If it is open, please review it for us. Now, about safety ... I just read a review this morning of a new US tv show called Mosquito Coast. It is about a father (on the lam, I think) who takes his family to Mexico - with all the dusty dangers that inevitably come with Mexico in US entertainment. As a Canadian living close to the US border - I have been listening to this crap all my life. I know burly cops who will not leave the all-inclusive in Mexico unless they are on some expensive excursion (and yet they would roam all over US cities). Not because of what they have experienced, but because of what they saw in US movies and tv. So, I think for many Canadians and US citizens - it is a genuine revelation to learn that Mexico is no more dangerous than it is at home. Yes, safety has become a RUclips click bait cliché - but it will take a long time to dispel the stereotypes that have been constructed over many decades. Anyway, as for the UK - I have watched many British crime series on Netflix (Luther, River, The Fall, Marcella, Happy Valley, etc) - holy cow the UK has a lot of scary psychopaths! I am so traumatized - I need a video - is UK safe? Will an axe murderer get me?
It's good to be back man! I think there's always this ingrained idea that wherever we're from is 'safer' than anywhere else. I forgot to mention that videos about it (including mine) usually result in a 'oh, it is safe!' conclusion which is great, but it doesn't change the fact the issue is there in the first place. The Fall is brilliant! Gillian Anderson! Certainly a lot of psychos there!
@@davidostrowski679 I forgot that you were a huge X Files fan. If you haven't seen it, I recommend Gillian Anderson in Sex Education. It is fun to see her in a comedic role.
I been in Mexico for vacation only. Very nice people family oriented strong Spanish architecture influenced. My hotel did nat have any special beech and waves are pretty big. Try to make one day out to the city and enjoy. Really enjoy even I was annoyed from Selman try to sell overpriced items Food was excellent I did feel safe and would I go back or recommend Mexico YES 100%
I live here in the states 🇺🇸 and here we're told by popular opinion that Mexico is a dangerous 3rd world hell hole that we should avoid at all cost. Love your point of view and content.
I know for some countries it is very true but for a lot I think it’s one way word of mouth to keep another economy down and then just lack of pure knowledge of another country.
I have set up a GOFUNDME page for people in Mexico City who have been impacted by the subway overpass collapse on May 3rd. You can donate by visiting the following link - www.gofundme.com/f/mexico-city-subway-overpass-collapse?+share-flow-1 I'm aware people are supposedly being supported by the government but every little helps. Also, thanks for being patient whilst I was on my 5-month break! I had a very productive time working on other projects. I will do an update video soon. As I said in this video, I got back to Mexico in February - I was living in Iztapalapa, Guanajuato and Zacatecas for 2 months, before heading to Durango. I will be in Durango until at least mid-June as a base with many cool videos planned! If you're from Durango, let me know! Hope you enjoyed the new video!
@@josepadilla7052 thanks for your contribution Jose! I will update soon about how it will be distributed, even if I have to do it myself. I have to return to CDMX at some point to apply for my Polish passport (still in progress!)
Are you reading this thinking "Oh, I would love to support David in making more videos?". If so, have you clicked the share button and shared this video on Facebook? This really helps the RUclips algorithm especially as I just took 5 months off and RUclips thinks I disappeared!
Love your videos brother keep it up 💯😎👌., saludos desde Durango California Mexico 🇲🇽
That fool needs a another husttle,can't even afford a tip.did someone force him to say that at the end d
Mexico would be very crowded if everyone know what a wonderful place it is. As wrong as it sounds, I'm sort of glad people are afraid to go there.
Hahaha. Well said!!
Yup! Feel the same way
I live in Tijuana, an anglo 45 years, injoy it, No, tell americans its dangerouse, dont want my rent to increase, to many americans as is
Danger! Danger!!!
Oh it’s terrible!!! Don’t go there. You’ll get kidnapped!!! 😂😂😂
Durango is beautiful my hometown ❤️
Isn't it amazing Mariela, I love it here!
I was born in Durango city, in México. Now, I live in Wisconsin. Both places are beautiful but Durango is my number 1 city ever.
My moms a dads
I have visited dozens of Mexican cities and Durango is the best city. It’s incredible.
Glad to see you back there in Mexico David. I spend every winter winter there and have never been robbed, felt unsafe or been mistreated.
That's good to hear April! I can't believe I'm going to be in Northern Mexico I the summer. Prepare for sunburn!
MEXICO NO ES CONSIDERADO UN PAIS DONDE HAYA LADRONES.
AQUI EN MEXICO SOLO SE CONSIDERA POR EL MUNDO COMO UN PAIS DE NARCOTRAFICO HACIA ESTADOS UNIDOS PERO RATEROS NO
I was born in Durango city, in México. Now, I live in Wisconsin. Both places are beautiful, but Durango is my number 1 city ever.
I am sure there is two sides to living anywhere and we can focus on the danger or the safety. I am from San Francisco, and yes it's beautiful but there is also a lot of crime and homeless people. Some journalist are even comparing SF to Mumbai, India!...I've lived in East Oakland, CA and felt like I am living in parts of Mexico and I am not DUMB. I don't go out late at night for a walk around the neighborhood. Oakland is considered very dangerous but it's not THAT bad in my eyes. SO I am curious as a single women with basic Spanish level -how safe is Durango, Mexico? What US city might you compare it to?
My dad is from Durango,MX and a good chunk of my family lives in Wisconsin now, too. 😊
I missed your posts in Mexico 🇲🇽. My favorite place I’ve ever visited and your videos from that country are the best! Greetings from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 a Costa Rican in love with Mexico.
Thanks Georgianna! Costa Rica is on my list at some point!
@@davidostrowski679 you’ll be welcomed in our family. If you love nature, green , tropical rainforests, exotic animals by your side : this is your place.
Mi Durango hermoso, habrá lugares más emblemáticos en Mexico, pero el encanto y tranquilidad de Durango la extraño, ojalá y los políticos no quieran construir derrumbando lo actual
My favorite city in Mexico!! Thanks so much for doing this video, Durango is a city enchanted by the moon. Makes me long to be there.
You're welcome Lorenzo!
Spot on with the chat at the ending 👍 I’m an English- Mexican, and it’s pretty annoying to see Mexico’s safety fears always the first thing to come up when you type Mexico on google or RUclips. Thanks for video, good to see you back at it again! 😁
Izaac! English-Mexican is something I don't hear very often! I'm glad you agree! When you type in Mexico and get an endless list of 20somethings with shocked looks on their faces LOL
Dude how weirded out do gringos get when you tell them you are mexican and then they hear your british accent lmao.
@@ericktellez7632 hahaha 😂 pretty weirded out, but works well with the women 😉😂
Great video David. I agree about you statements about safety in Mexico. Glad to finally see you back on youtube. -Marc
Thanks man it was definitely a needed break! Hope you're all good in SLP!
David, you're so kind to our country. Every time you keep coming back, I'm beginning to believe you like us. Durango looks nice, I've never been there. There's no a lot to see in Sonora, but you might like Álamos and San Carlos. Avoid Ciudad Obregón, not safe and nothing to see. Hermosillo = meh. Go to Baja. La Paz, Loreto, Mulegé are nice.
Thanks Sergio, I've heard the same about Obregón and Hermosillo, so I'll probably focus on Chihuahua and Baja when I leave Durango!
Hey yo tambien soy Sonorense, que Padre en on tear alguien que dija que es Sonorense.
Come visit Durango primo. It’s the most colonial city in MX. Very clean, and people are friendly. There’s a lot of good places to eat, and a very calm city. Perfect size, big and small at the same time.
Thank u for u making a video about Durango, because all youtubers always focus in the south and rarely do a video of the North of Mexico specially Durango. About time thank u!
Hi you're welcome I have made many in Durango and Northern Mexico! Still lots more to come!
gracias por querer a nuestro pais y darle la oportunidad de mostrar que somos mas los que queremos un pais tranquilo
de nada tocayo!
Eres un crack bro, tus videos y los de muchos extranjeros están ayudando a que la imagen de México cambie y no solo para los de afuera sino para los mismos mexicanos.
¡Gracias tío, esa es exactamente la intención! ¡Es interesante cómo incluso algunos mexicanos, particularmente del sur, tienen opiniones sesgadas hacia el norte!
Geezer! Good to hear that you are still about. Where you bloody been all this time? Crickey even with a new look!!!
Jaja I'll do an update video soon. I left Poland at the end of February. Then I was in Iztapalapa for 4 weeks, Guanajuato for 4 weeks, Zacatecas briefly. Was working on other things!
YES! The return of the master of videos de Mexico. Really enjoyed your take on Durango and makes me want to uproot from Upper Hutt, NZ, and head over for one of those Pancho Villa favourite meals! Keep up the enlightened views of your travels and keep us all in the loop. Adios, Craig.
Mr Howell! Hope you're doing good! I hear that son of yours is going to be venturing back at some point!
About time one of my first youtubers I started following visits Durango, everyone says they'll visit the North and than they go to Monterrey or Sinaloa (nothing wrong with that, I love both places) but everyone think that's all the north is, Durango, Coahuila, Tamaulipas and few other states don't exist for most of the youtubers or they think is not worth it if they go visiting
Until now my favorite video from you was El Real del Catorce from SLP but now that you're visiting my home state that might change, this is amazing!
Amazing Enrique!! Your comment is EXACTLY why I came to Durango. For some reason, it has always been on my list. I remember the impact a RUclipsr going to SLP had, so I'm hoping Durango has the same effect! The only problems with northern Mexico as you know is the SIZE and the travel distances! Other than the supposed 'danger', I think these reasons also turn people off. But I love Durango, it's totally my kind of place.
Coming up are Nombre de Dios, Mapimi & Puente Ojuela, Torreon (briefly in Coahuila!) and Mexiquillo. I'm hoping to get to Zona de Silencio but it's proving difficult to organise!!
Just watched your video for the third time! So vibrant and thought provoking. You did a fantastic job! I agree with you. Let’s focus on the positive and just enjoy all the wonderful things Mexico has to offer! 😊 ❤️
It's very blue! Glad you enjoyed it hun and thanks for donating! Still working on how to distribute funds to anyone in the area, but have a few possibilities! Will update soon!
Hi David. First congratulations 🥳🤗 For speaking Spanish and also for the beautiful qualify of your videos, almost like a movie 🎥🍿
Sending greetings from Panama 🇵🇦🤗
Gracias Isabel! A movie is always the intention! Panama! I will have to visit some time!
Gracias amigo por decir al mundo que en México lindo y querido no ay tanta inseguridad como lo pintan en el extranjero, RUclips me recomendó tus vídeos y vi el de Torreón y ahora el de Durango yo soy de Gomez Palacio, Dgo y te agradezco mucho que muestres un poco de nuestra región al mundo sobre todo "los lonches" que son riquísimos vas muy bien con tu español sobre todo cuando dices "teleférico" saludos y bienvenido a mi México
¡Gracias! ¡Estuve brevemente en Gómez Palacio cuando filmé el video de Puente de Ojuela! RUclips recomienda principalmente el video de Torreón, ¡pero he hecho mucho en Durango! El siguiente es de Mexiquillo, con más gorditas !!! Gracias por los comentarios sobre mi español, ¡es muy difícil! Me gusta pronunciar 'Veracruz' jaja
Durango looks so relaxing, i never seen a lot of videos of this state.
there will be plenty more to come amigo!
Welcome to Durango when you want to come here Bro
Durango es hermoso y muy tranquilo! Con playa y sierra en la cercanía! Siento que esta infravalorado como destino turístico
Durango no tiene playas
Durango no tiene playas
Omgsh! I’ve been wanting to visit Durango (where my great grandfather and great-great grandfather were from) but have not made it out. Love this video because it shows me what it’s like. BTW, at minute 3:17 you’re walking and there’s a yellow one-story building behind you. I’m almost certain it was in the German-Mexican move “Guten Tag Ramon” or “Buen Día Ramon.” If you’ve not seen the movie, I highly recommend it. Great video!
Becca! I'm so jealous you have Durango connections! Get there asap!! This was the first of a number of videos from there! Love that state! I'm going to be back there (although in Gomez Palacio and Lerdo) in a few weeks. Need to get me some cowboy boots before I go back to Europe next month LOL
DO go to visit Durango ! Such great town.Architecture ,history,parks and people are something I guarantee you will enjoy and love it!
Wishing you great time! When you arrive once in Durango ,say HELLO for me 👍 this wonderful place,PLEASE🙏 I was there two times and can’t wait to go soon,again! Sincerely ,Ana🇭🇷🇨🇦
Durango, Durango mi tierra querida!!... If you happen to return to this land again someday!, i'll be glad to be your host and guide!, cheers David!, Take Care!!
Thanks Balaam! I'm in Torreon now but will be filming in Gomez and Lerdo soon. I don't think I'll make it back to Durango this time though unfortunately!
Thanks for sharing this There's not a lot of RUclipsrs that I've seen that visit Durango Thanks David
Yep same, I've only seen Mexican RUclipsrs come here. Not anymore!
Great video I am from Mexico but never been to Durango..thank you again for posting your videos 🙏🙏☀️☀️🌞🌞
Thanks man you're welcome!
Great video ! Thanks for portraying Mexico in a positive way.... ❤️
Any time amigo!
Durango mi ciudad natal y favorita de todo el país, es tranquila bella y tiene muchos lugares turísticos bellos que la mayor parte del país ignora, todo el estado está lleno de belleza también
The views!! You never disappoint another fantastic thought provoking vid. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks hun as always! You can get back to sleep now LOL
IS MELBOURNE SAFE? Your point was spot on. No one says it because it's 'first world'
David like your videos!. You go places most bloggers don't! Keep up the good work!
Thanks John!
Que gusto saber de ti David, es un placer ver tus vídeos.
Alguna vez te escribí que la sencillez de los mismo, es lo que le da grandeza al contenido.
GRAN abrazo amigo.
So glad to see you are back! Your videos really got me interested in Mexico. You were the first to get me fascinated with SLP, and I went there this past March! Happy you have returned to show us more and maybe give me inspiration for my next trip to Mexico.
Omg! You're back!! 😃
I was back last week lol
@@davidostrowski679 Oh I didn't get that notification... Going to check it now!
@@FRANCISCARUSOworld classic RUclips right
@@davidostrowski679 Same here. No notificación
@@ricardo_cn damn RUclips! You've clicked the Bell right?
Qué bonito se ve durango. Solo le conozco el pasito duranguense jeje. Saludos desde Tijuana :)
Saludos!
Thanks for portraying Durango in positive way. I live here and I loved. Thanks for the video , and good to see you again!!!! You are welcome 🤗 ❤
David on stage again! Beautiful video and city David! Enjoy it and please more videos, we miss you!!!
Monik! Don't worry plenty more planned
@@davidostrowski679 Brilliant!! ;)
Durango it’s So beautiful I’m proud for it to be my hometown
It looks so beautiful! I can't wait to go!
David, when you talk about safety I think about how I live in a suburb of Detroit which does not have a real good history in regards to safety....4 hours away is Chicago which I believe has the highest murder rate in the USA, last I heard it was almost 1 murder a day, 355 or so a year, out of control. I have been to Puerto Vallarta MX around 17 times for a week or 2 each time and a few times even more. We plan to move there as soon as my husband clears a lifetime of "stuff" out of our home and we can sell. I don't have a problem going downtown Detroit at times but am aware of my surroundings and act accordingly, which means I am careful and keep in mind that It is smart to be cautious. In PV MX, I don't have that feeling of being unsafe but I do keep in mind however that there is the possibility of unsafe conditions if I am not careful....it is not a fear but accepting the reality of my surroundings. We all need to be smart and careful and not ignore the facts with regards to different places we visit and the true reality of whatever situation we are in....but to have somewhat ignorant fear because of exaggerated or completely false reporting of Mexico for example, limits us in our ability to experience great places and people etc....it is a shame that many people fall for that, their loss I suppose. Hugs, Joe
Wonderfully put! You described it much better than I could! Absolutely, it's the same with where I'm from - knife crime, gang crime, hitmen, guys selling guns and plenty of drug crime (ok alot of that was involving me LOL). I imagine Mexicans feel differently about safety in Mexico as I do about the UK, simply because they're from there and they have more knowledge/experience. As a foreigner there's always an element of detachment, we can know about things going on but never be truly 'aware', so having your 'wits about you' is essential anywhere. I see people SO worried about safety that they focus so much on that that they don't actually experience a location as you said!
Very well expressed! I’m in a suburb of Detroit as well and we share the same sentiments. The plan is to move to Mexico (Queretaro will be our home base) for a few years of slow travels throughout Mexico and surrounding countries. Looking forward to the adventures! 😊
@@karendavis7734 Good luck with your plans and thank you for your comment! My plans to move are taking far too long....clearing out a lifetime of stuff is much more difficult than I ever expected. I hope the move is smoother for you! 😊
@@karendavis7734 Check the radiation levels to make sure it's safe.
@@josepv Agree.
Yo jamaz e usado un teleférico yo pienso que es como volar en un Elicoptero sin ruido dios mio gracias yo no sabia que todavía existe la comida favorita de mi General Villa tampoco sabía que comida le gustaba y que me lo pueda comer en un restauran de durando me fascina tus videos me gustaría verte por muchos años más eres unos de mis 5 favoritos vendiciones la mejores vibras para ti saludos 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍🇲🇽
glad you had a good time in la ciudad de DGO. its a great city. reliable bus transportation, cheap taxis, uber, great food scene, plenty to do and its 4 hours away from the Beach like mazatlan and close to really cool rivers and waterfalls and camp grounds
Thank you so much for the video..I am from Durango and currently living in North Carolina ..USA....it makes me happy to know that you had an awesome time in my hometown!!!
Durango is my favourite state! Nombre de Dios, Puente de Ojuela and Mexiquillo were some of my favourite videos to make! Thanks for watching man!
I am definitely going to Durango.
Do it!
I've wanted to go here for years, ever since reading about the climate and looking at pictures of it.
You’re Spanish has really improved. Órale!
Muchas Gracias! My conversation and listening have really got better recently. It's cool to actually have some conversations with people even it's just the lady in Oxxo! jaja. I have an English student from CDMX that lives in Texas, it's difficult sometimes not to switch to Spanish, I have the same problem with German with anyone from Germany!
I visited Durango 2 times and love this place! Can’t wait for next visit .Didn’t travel to Mexico past two years because of COVID but will for sure end of this year or beginning of next next.I just love Mexico and Mexican people.Travel there for past 24 years and spend a month in Mazatlan, each year ,my second “home”!
Thank you for your video!Best wishes, Ana🇭🇷🇨🇦
Hey Ana! You're from Croatia originally? (hopefully I have my flags correct!). Hello from another Slav! I'm British/Polish but apparently also have Balkan blood! Got a lot of time for the Balkans! I've spent a lot of time in Serbia but yet to visit Croatia!
Glad you love Durango! I hated Mazatlán to begin with but it definitely grew on me!!
Si, el chile pasado es de Durango, Antes lo asaban y lo secaban en las azoteas (techos)
Gracias por mostrar mi bello Durango, ojalá y venga turismo, pero no me gustaría que perdiera la tranquilidad que hay ahora
I recently visited Durango and can say its now my favorite Mexican city, also this video presenter is my favorite youtuber on Mexico videos, he has a great feel for Mexico and I can relate to his opinions on Mexico.
Thanks for sharing this amazing video of my beautiful town Durango ❤
You're welcome! Love DGO! Para todos!
Nice comback David; I really think that more people around the world are catching on that Mexico is a hidden gem. From all nationalities are flocking not just to visit but also to live permanently. You know fo example here in Monterrey there is a huge Korean and Japanese community and it has been growing since 2010. Oh and another thing when you mention the scorching heat in Monterrey, i just have to clarify that when it gets that hot is just for a day or two then the weather cools abruptly, in the summer after a day like that it usually rains alot and from 40 it drops to 19 degrees and in autumn from 32 in a day can drop to 8 degrees. If you get to Sonora you will really know waht a scorching summer is really like in Mexico.
Gorge! I know what you mean. I remember when I was in Monterrey it was literally one day of 46c then the next day was normal. People even made memes about it! LOL. Will see if I can get to Sonora at some point, it's more than likely!
Welcome back to Mexico David.
Gracias!
Happy that you are back in Mexico. I'm anxious for more videos. Greetings from El Paso on the border next to Ciudad Juarez
Thanks Donald. I am here until August so there will be 1 travel one a week (plus others, there will be an update video up over the weekend). Filming the next one tomorrow!
Thank you for talking about how Mexico is portrayed. In October I'm driving from the US to explore more of Mexico and far too many people who know about my plans are constantly warning me about dangers in Mexico. After trying to explain how wrong they are, and failing, I now have an answer. I say nothing more than, "so far this year there have been 247 mass shootings in the US. 283 people have been killed and 1,005 have been injured."
That pretty much sums it up!
Soy de Durango Dgo. Mèxico y hoy descubrì tu canal; un abrazo fuerte.
New to your channel and I’m loving it!😊👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾I’m focused on Mexico as I will be spending time slow traveling throughout Mexico beginning in 2022 with our home base in Queretaro.
Thanks Karen! Sounds awesome! Queretaro seems to be so popular nowadays. I loved Bernal!
Hi David, you did exhelent video, I love ❤️ it , now I would like to visit Durango.
God bless you . From USA 🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it!
Durango is your home whenever you want to visit us amiga. It’s a beautiful city with plenty too see.
Ah, my mother's home. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 and I love how positive you are. I was just going to say how so many people put Mexico down.
I just discovered your videos. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
welcome!
Beautiful City! A lot has changed since I visited back in 1988. when I was there, I saw actor Kevin Costner filming a movie called "Revenge" in a local cantina. Hope to go back to Mexico next year.
What! That's amazing! re Costner!!
Good to see you again David!!! I hope you are doing well 😊
Gracias Jose! Hope things are good with you amigo!
Hey there! Durango is honestly such a safe spot in Mexico. I spent my younger years there and could easily hang out late at night without any worries. The place is a real gem: neat streets, lovely views, super friendly folks, and, bonus, affordable living and tasty food! Plus, it's right near the jaw-dropping Sierra Madre Occidental mountains. It's a bummer though, the local and national governments haven't done much for the state, and lack of good jobs means many folks end up leaving.
David, this is the first video I see made by you, thanks so much for your objective opinion about safety in Mexico! I retired last year from working 3 decades in the US but I’m originally from the state of Sinaloa, west of Durango, moved back home over 6 months ago and I tell you! I dont hear any accounts of street violence or otherwise from family, friends or acquaintances, and I think it is because most likely the incidence of crime is just like any other medium size city in Mexico. But that said, of course its hard to believe to foreigners because I’m sitting on the capital of the Sinaloa cartel and there have been incidences of violent confrontations between government forces and cartel operatives in recent years. The most recent significant one was in the summer of 2019; kind of stuff you expect to see in narco movies. I was told by relatives that a few innocent bystanders in that thug of war lost their lives, unfortunately! After that violent outburst things have been normally peaceful in the city and state for us common people, not involved in drug trafficking, however, members of the mafia are a different case. Its common to hear rummors and tell tales of how they get murdered by their own organizations and that type of news can always be found on the news with all kinds of gruesome details, especially if you look for it. So, yes Its safe to drive in city and highways but I dont venture to drive alone after dark, especially because I’m female and I’m still not knowledgeable enough of the city neighborhoods. I spent 40 years abroad and things changed a lot, especially traffic became quite heavy. My friends and relatives they all drive at night and I havent heard anything unpleasant in the 7 months I’ve veen living here. So far so good! I think feeling safe in a place is a very individual state of mind depending on what we know and what we fear or what “we think we know”. Thanks David, I found this great vid as I plan to visit Durango soon.
Off the beaten path. Loved it!
That's the plan! Plenty more coming up!
Bienvenido a Durango!!!
Soy de Durango y nunca he probado el caldillo Duranguense 😅
Iba decir lo mismo jaja se ve bueno la neta 😂😂
Toda mi familia es de Dgo vivo en Sinaloa y mi mamá seguido nos lo prepara y yo ni en cuenta 🤣
Awesome. Good job. Mucho Gracias. When I was a little white boy in a white suburb in Southern California, the neighbors warned my parents against going to Mexico. Best Xmass ever, 1969. Been going back as often as possible, and everywhere I have lived since then. Still get reactions of concern when I tell people I am going to Mexico, but not to a resort. Chihuahua, Zacatecas, Durango, are a beautiful chunk of the earth.
Pancho Villa is an historical figure surrounded and shrouded in myth, propoganda, loopy old wive's tales, hollywood distortions, and lots of distracting hoopla. The actual Pancho Villa is an amazing, inspirational human being.
My Dear friend , so happy to see you enjoying your journey back take care and enjoy your stay like always !! don't forget your sunblock 📸
Oooh!! You rock that cabello Rojo looks awesome 😎
@@adrianadavila6676 jaja gracias! Yep the damn sun up here is so strong right!
This is great, David. I Hope you really enjoyed our country and show the world that not everything is bad here. Seems like you did!
Gracias Carlos! Yes this trip in Mexico was definitely my favourite so far! The north is just brilliant!
I had a girlfriend from Durango in 1992. She was very sweet and oh my beautiful. You could not tell she was Hispanic; very blonde hair and light skinned. I tried to marry her, , but her mother would not approve because I was not Hispanic and her father had died. I crawled in a whole and never came out for a year. Ahahahahah
Great video David! It has been a long time since I was in Durango, it has changed a lot from what I saw. If you are making your way north you must AVOID Hermosillo in summer, If you think Monterrey was hot, it is nothing compared to Hermosillo in summer- A better choice would be to stick to the coast either Guaymas or Puerto Peñasco in Sonora.
Hey man yeah I'm probably more likely to go to Chihuahua late June rather than Sonora. We'll see! Filming another classic tomorrow!
@@davidostrowski679 Ariba Durango and Sinaloa , Guadalajara ,Chuihua
Glad you're back in MX David.
Will you be going to Lake Chapala or San Cristobal de las Casas this time around?
Hey no unfortunately not, I'm heading nortg
I'll be in Chihuahua, Sinaloa etc most likely!
I watch all your videos. Keep up the awesome work and stay safe 🙏 amigo.
NIce to have you back and casting lovely, filtered sunlight far more than shade on Mexico! Scorpions? Well, the spiders are enough for me to prefer bigger buildings with pest control. But I don't claim to be ultra-green. I trust you'll enjoy your stay in Durango. You're headin' west young man.
Scorpions and headin' 'west' are coming up in the next videos!
Hello David this is your friend Jose welcome you back to making videos about wonderful Mexico I’m so happy that you decided to come north and make some videos about the northern part of that territory hope you make your way through someday Chihuahua Coahuila Nuevo León and yes Tamaulipas I don’t believe you have to worry about cartels I don’t believe they need to get your cameras and equipment but please please do be careful as with any country in any city street tugs and/or run-of-the-mill delinquents it is on this point that I hope that you have a very very safe journey take care of yourself your chosen career for the moment makes you a lot more susceptible to danger in any country then say most people on any country
Bad things are generally said about Durango, it is wonderful to find people like you who speak well of this state full of beautiful things, thank you very much
Durango is my ultimate favourite state!
Is Durango a great place to retire on a fixed income?. I like amazing food, hiking, nature, gym/ working out!
Hey David. Thanks for this video and talking about the safety in Mexico. I was visiting Mexico, I have a "Hubbie" there and feeling always safe. Well I was living in Norwich / East Anglia for two years and it was not so safe like in Mexico. And by the way I'm in Germany and get robbed on the train station, in the night, on my way back home from work.
So my expierence in life is: Its nowhere in the world safe.
Exactly. Life in general isn't a comfy utopia. There is danger anywhere! Especially in bloody Norwich! LOL
Been 22 years since I’ve been back to Durango where I was born. Plan to go sometime early next year and see how much it’s changed.
Se ve una Ciudad pequeña, lugar por rodaje de varias películas gringas... Que sigas disfrutando de mi México yo soy de León, dónde también es.lugar de alacranes. Saludos!!!
¡Oh, vaya Leon! Estuve en Guanajuato recientemente por un mes. He estado en GTO unas 3 veces
Nice to see you back in Mexico.
thanks wendy i should be here until August
Bienvenido a Durango! La tierra del cine. (Y los alacranes)
The video that I liked is Mexiquillo Durango for showing us the other Mexico that we who live here do not know. Greetings
I'm from Brazil and I'm thinking of traveling to Mexico! Durango appears to be a charming city.
it's awesome!
Thank you! For the safety clarification
Great seeing you back David 👍🏽
Good to be back!
Me encanta q elijas lugares mas diferentes q los q todo mundo visita!!
CARIÑO ESTAS DE REGRESO😉❤🥰
si amiga en Durango ahora. Como estas?
@@davidostrowski679 contenta que estés aquí deseo la pases muy bien 🥰😀💝
@@zofia8050 Gracias! Mucho videos!
I’m from Mexico City and have never been to Durango! Great clip.
I love Durango! Hoping to be back in a few months once I leave Brazil
Love it..perfect place to learn Spanish...all the best cheer s🌞
Definitely! Although my Airbnb host and one of my neighbours speak English very well. And the guys at that restaurant also reverted to English when they realised I was not a native speaker but I always try to stick to Spanish where I can
I really like how you present things David. Very philosophical yet practical.
Thank you, David. Fantastic video. Most inspiring. I intend to make an exploratory trip in 2024.
David, I noticed that your Spanish in getting better every day. I am so jealous, I am learning English and I do not speak really good as your Spanish. Congratulations! Thank you for your videos, I love it.
Thanks Rocio! I have no idea about grammar and what I say is very basic. I always say, as long as people understand, it doesn't have to be accurate! The thing I like about Spanish and English are the vocabulary similarities. A lot of the time I just guess! Jaja
@@davidostrowski679 ja,ja,ja, just like me!! But in English, It is so funny.
Looks great. A couple of movies were made in Durango; Big Jake and maybe The Unforgiven, if I recall correctly.
Yep, many were if you include the couple of old west film sets. The video after this was at one
Great video! And what a beautiful looking city. Oh, and that restaurant!! What great ambience! I've been to Zacatecas, which is also beautiful, but in a slightly different way. I wish I had visited Durango while I was there. Comments on the obsession with the "is X safe" question is quite spot on! I spend about a year in Guanajuarto, half a year in Oaxaca, and half a year in Cuernavaca. . . and lots of visits to CDMX and Tlaxcala, and danger was not foremost on my mind, despite being a completely neurotic human being. I mean, life on the street in Mexico. . . well, it's certainly no Baltimore! Much more sedate, actually. Sure, like anywhere, you think, and should, do I want to walk through this narrow little dark callejon after sunset? Nope. Simple common sense. Anyway, thanks.!!
My parents are from cattle ranches near Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango..its amazing..its a lightly populated state..tons of space..and places to enjoy nature..
I love Durango ! Just been there a few week ago. The Food, the people, the main square by night...........
Awesome! Top tier city!
I love your Channel mate 👍 keep up the good work, and keep your follower informed. ✌
You can follow my Instagram if you have it and I do regular updates on YT community tab
I love the couples in the plaza kissing in the background of almost the end of the video😄🥰
I never notice things like that until someone mentions it! Thanks Martha!
Te ves muy guapo, que bien que estés de regreso, disfruta el víaje y te extrañamos en San Luis Potosí.
jajaja No planeo estar en SLP esta vez, pero ¿¡quién sabe !?
@@davidostrowski679 Vuelve cuando gustes, siempre eres bienvenido en San Luis Potosí y México
Thank you for highlighting the positive things and beauty about Mexico. I honestly haven't done much traveling but have always wanted to go there. But my husband is a bit paranoid about traveling. I've always been confident that there are good people everywhere. I've heard that the propaganda machines put the worst things in the news to keep people from taking their money out of the country when they retire.
hey Ronda, yes absolutely they are good people everywhere, especially in Mexico.
I'm just watching this video because I'm planning a trip to Durango, so I hope you see my response a year later. I am a 61-year-old US American, and I've been going to Mexico for more than 20 years. I've been there for 4 longer vacations, not counting short trips across the border. Unlike the author of this video, I don't consider myself reckless. I have to say, I have loved every one of my trips to different parts of Mexico. I have never felt in danger while I was there. It has the beauty, the cultural richness, and the delicious food of a European country like France or Italy, all at a much lower price, and frankly with friendlier people. By all means you and your husband should go. I might suggest that you try Oaxaca as your first stop. It is a delightful small city with amazing cultural richness and incredible food. I think you and your husband will love it, and it may inspire you to see other parts of Mexico. Your next stop might be Mexico City, which is huge and a bit overwhelming, but one of the great cities of the world like London or Paris, with amazing architecture and incredibly rich culture. Of course you want to think a bit about safety. Don't walk down deserted streets at night. Take a taxi if you need to cross emptier spaces at night. Don't display expensive jewelry or cameras. Pay attention to your surroundings. Drink bottled or purified water. Look at a map or ask locals to find neighborhoods best avoided. But all of that (except the part about water) is true of most US cities. Use a little common sense, and you'll not only be fine, you'll have a wonderful time.
Good to see you back on YT and in Mexico! Never been to Durango, but looks a lot like Chihuahua. Looking forward to more videos! Brilliant!! 😆
Everytime I think about Chihuahua I remember you went there! I should be there late June! Need to find some good cafecito amiga!
Great to see you back amigo! The Francisco "Pancho" Villa museum is in Durango. If it is open, please review it for us. Now, about safety ... I just read a review this morning of a new US tv show called Mosquito Coast. It is about a father (on the lam, I think) who takes his family to Mexico - with all the dusty dangers that inevitably come with Mexico in US entertainment. As a Canadian living close to the US border - I have been listening to this crap all my life. I know burly cops who will not leave the all-inclusive in Mexico unless they are on some expensive excursion (and yet they would roam all over US cities). Not because of what they have experienced, but because of what they saw in US movies and tv. So, I think for many Canadians and US citizens - it is a genuine revelation to learn that Mexico is no more dangerous than it is at home. Yes, safety has become a RUclips click bait cliché - but it will take a long time to dispel the stereotypes that have been constructed over many decades. Anyway, as for the UK - I have watched many British crime series on Netflix (Luther, River, The Fall, Marcella, Happy Valley, etc) - holy cow the UK has a lot of scary psychopaths! I am so traumatized - I need a video - is UK safe? Will an axe murderer get me?
It's good to be back man! I think there's always this ingrained idea that wherever we're from is 'safer' than anywhere else. I forgot to mention that videos about it (including mine) usually result in a 'oh, it is safe!' conclusion which is great, but it doesn't change the fact the issue is there in the first place.
The Fall is brilliant! Gillian Anderson! Certainly a lot of psychos there!
@@davidostrowski679 I forgot that you were a huge X Files fan. If you haven't seen it, I recommend Gillian Anderson in Sex Education. It is fun to see her in a comedic role.
I been in Mexico for vacation only. Very nice people family oriented strong Spanish architecture influenced. My hotel did nat have any special beech and waves are pretty big. Try to make one day out to the city and enjoy. Really enjoy even I was annoyed from Selman try to sell overpriced items Food was excellent I did feel safe and would I go back or recommend Mexico YES 100%
In winter we have snow and Beautyful places to watch
I live here in the states 🇺🇸 and here we're told by popular opinion that Mexico is a dangerous 3rd world hell hole that we should avoid at all cost. Love your point of view and content.
Thanks Edgar! It always seems to have been a common view in the States!
I know for some countries it is very true but for a lot I think it’s one way word of mouth to keep another economy down and then just lack of pure knowledge of another country.
I have set up a GOFUNDME page for people in Mexico City who have been impacted by the subway overpass collapse on May 3rd. You can donate by visiting the following link - www.gofundme.com/f/mexico-city-subway-overpass-collapse?+share-flow-1
I'm aware people are supposedly being supported by the government but every little helps.
Also, thanks for being patient whilst I was on my 5-month break! I had a very productive time working on other projects. I will do an update video soon. As I said in this video, I got back to Mexico in February - I was living in Iztapalapa, Guanajuato and Zacatecas for 2 months, before heading to Durango. I will be in Durango until at least mid-June as a base with many cool videos planned! If you're from Durango, let me know!
Hope you enjoyed the new video!
Happy to contribute and thank you for helping as well with your great work and care for Mexico! Saludos
@@josepadilla7052 thanks for your contribution Jose! I will update soon about how it will be distributed, even if I have to do it myself. I have to return to CDMX at some point to apply for my Polish passport (still in progress!)