My exploratory trip was March 31 - April 9. Omg, I was busy everyday! I was locked in on the fb groups. Met the black expats Saturday morning for their weekly walk/skate in the park at Parque Aleman, went to a poetry reading, went to an all white party lololol, we love a good all white party. Booked an airbnb experience with a local realtor to learn about buying property in merida. It was also a great way to know all the neighborhoods, he gave me a great map. Walked centro. Went to the beach. Went to chichen itza. Did a historical walking tour in centro. Went to the Vincent van gogh art exhibit. I had a blast and never had a down day. My next trip will be heavily focused on looking at properties. Beautiful city. Can't wait to come back.
Go to Merida in the summer to see if you can handle the heat and humidity. Lots of people go there around the winter months and think it's great and then move there and then spend four months of the summer heat sitting indoors sometimes in one room with the A/C booming because it would cost a small fortune to cool the whole house down. I live in Ensenada and my electric bill is about $7.00us per month. Just saying. Buena suerte!
You're being NICE, Mr. Cartess. I'll be honest: these folks who show up and expect the in-country folks to PROVIDE for them?! The "I'm here! Handle me!" infantilism? Pretty shocking. #NoBueno
Hi, Mr. Move Abroad...we love your video. Great information about planning prior to traveling. Excellent RUclips video how you eloquently explain everything in detail. Blessings to you, family and everyone that's log in your video.
I love your videos. Just seeing everything and what it's like there. Not sure I'd move there but it helps to hear you to even know that if I visit what to take advantage of while there. I got antibiotics there. No doctor needed. I still use them when needed.
Add walking into a vet office (if you have a pet) asking questions about the breed of your pet and if there is something special you need to do if you want to move and bring your pet!
Heck, monolingual French folks are showing up with US dollars they purchased at their bank before leaving, expecting Mérida to work like Cancùn... or Disneyland. Ma'am, they speak Spanish or mayyybe some English if you're lucky, good luck 😂
Cartess these were great tips and I would have never thought to schedule appointments for dental and vision. Question, would you recommend bringing a pet during an exploratory trip?
Glad u found it helpful. Me personally, id leave the pet at home. Youre gonna be super busy and running around. Ive met a few people who wished they left their pet home during their short trip. You gonna have enough problems on your Hands during this time jejeje
Hey Mr. Mexico (Cartess)…I am looking for a second residence to visit 3-6 months at a time. Do you think Mexico would be a good place for that? I don’t plan on moving full time since I am not prepared to leave my children and grandchildren permanently.. your thoughts please. Love ur videos…
Definitely a great place. It's close to the US and you can get back home quickly if needed. For short 3-6 month stays, I'd rent or stay in AirBnB. Don't buy until you've been here a while and know for certain that's what you wanna do longterm.
I’d say as soon as the idea pop in your head that a move to your destination is a real one. You need to be able to rule it out if it doesn’t work out as planned. Do your research and have a couple of places. For example, Merida may be too hot, but Queretaro may work. But for some, the elevation in Queretaro may be an issue. So have some backup options and get there and rule them out quick if thats the case. Dont wanna be planning for 1-2 years only to find it aint gonna work out 9 weeks from your planned escape :)
Unfortunately the people you talking to don't hear you. 😆 They want to be spoon fed and expect you or people on the ground to hold there hand and lead them around. Not making an effort to try things for themselves.
Cartess shoulda named this, “Things for you to do, so you can leave me the hell alone.” 😂😂
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Right? But book a consultation...🤣
May I add also, go grocery shopping and shop at the market stands.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
My exploratory trip was March 31 - April 9. Omg, I was busy everyday! I was locked in on the fb groups. Met the black expats Saturday morning for their weekly walk/skate in the park at Parque Aleman, went to a poetry reading, went to an all white party lololol, we love a good all white party. Booked an airbnb experience with a local realtor to learn about buying property in merida. It was also a great way to know all the neighborhoods, he gave me a great map. Walked centro. Went to the beach. Went to chichen itza. Did a historical walking tour in centro. Went to the Vincent van gogh art exhibit. I had a blast and never had a down day. My next trip will be heavily focused on looking at properties. Beautiful city. Can't wait to come back.
Now this is how you do an exploratory trip... If someone has too much downtime, they ain't doing it right :)
I hope you leave the race stuff in the US, your going to a new country, a good place to do a reset.
Go to Merida in the summer to see if you can handle the heat and humidity. Lots of people go there around the winter months and think it's great and then move there and then spend four months of the summer heat sitting indoors sometimes in one room with the A/C booming because it would cost a small fortune to cool the whole house down. I live in Ensenada and my electric bill is about $7.00us per month. Just saying. Buena suerte!
I agree. Figure out the lay of the land and immerse yourself into culture.
You're being NICE, Mr. Cartess. I'll be honest: these folks who show up and expect the in-country folks to PROVIDE for them?! The "I'm here! Handle me!" infantilism? Pretty shocking. #NoBueno
I didnt wanna hurt nobody’s feelings jejejeje but you are speaking the absolute truth.
Excellent tips! People need to plan ahead for sure.
I really enjoyed the hotel tour, Malikah, but not the bugs waiting to eat me up.
😂 A good spray will keep you safe! Thanks !
Yes ma’am!! I’m ready to get u on record (video) before i leave next week
Sure thing and don’t forget I have that piece of mail for you to take with you.
@@malikahonthemove Ahhh... Glad u reminded me. And remind me again lol
Hi, Mr. Move Abroad...we love your video. Great information about planning prior to traveling. Excellent RUclips video how you eloquently explain everything in detail. Blessings to you, family and everyone that's log in your video.
I appreciate your kindness. Blessings to you and yours!
Tia just did a video about having a plan.
A plan is definitely needed
Great advice for those of us planning ahead! TY!
Very useful and informative video. I can’t wait until I have my exploratory visit!
I appreciate you young lady. Thanks for watching
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Good video and advice
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Checking your eyes should be number one
These are great ideas. I did some of this while visiting Medellin. I wanted to see how it would be to actually live there.
I love your videos. Just seeing everything and what it's like there. Not sure I'd move there but it helps to hear you to even know that if I visit what to take advantage of while there. I got antibiotics there. No doctor needed. I still use them when needed.
This was a very good video!
Great advice. Thank you for all you do.
I wouldn't need any help figuring out what to do.
As long as I have a bicycle, I'm out riding all over doing my very best to get lost.
Is your consultation specific to Merida, or do you also consult on other states and cities in Mexico (QRO in particular)?
Add walking into a vet office (if you have a pet) asking questions about the breed of your pet and if there is something special you need to do if you want to move and bring your pet!
I heard people saying that they are showing up at the airport and trusting God. Umm no sir.
WOW!!!
Heck, monolingual French folks are showing up with US dollars they purchased at their bank before leaving, expecting Mérida to work like Cancùn... or Disneyland. Ma'am, they speak Spanish or mayyybe some English if you're lucky, good luck 😂
@@WorthyPraises Amen!!!
@@sophiemarcaurele 😂😂😂
Regardless of the situation, whenever I hear people talk like this I run for cover…
Cartess these were great tips and I would have never thought to schedule appointments for dental and vision. Question, would you recommend bringing a pet during an exploratory trip?
Glad u found it helpful. Me personally, id leave the pet at home. Youre gonna be super busy and running around. Ive met a few people who wished they left their pet home during their short trip. You gonna have enough problems on your Hands during this time jejeje
Hey Mr. Mexico (Cartess)…I am looking for a second residence to visit 3-6 months at a time. Do you think Mexico would be a good place for that? I don’t plan on moving full time since I am not prepared to leave my children and grandchildren permanently.. your thoughts please. Love ur videos…
Definitely a great place. It's close to the US and you can get back home quickly if needed. For short 3-6 month stays, I'd rent or stay in AirBnB. Don't buy until you've been here a while and know for certain that's what you wanna do longterm.
How far out from actually moving should you do the exploratory visit
I’d say as soon as the idea pop in your head that a move to your destination is a real one. You need to be able to rule it out if it doesn’t work out as planned. Do your research and have a couple of places. For example, Merida may be too hot, but Queretaro may work. But for some, the elevation in Queretaro may be an issue. So have some backup options and get there and rule them out quick if thats the case. Dont wanna be planning for 1-2 years only to find it aint gonna work out 9 weeks from your planned escape :)
Thank you much. Very useful information for any country you're exploring.
@@annsettles224 You're welcome.
Unfortunately the people you talking to don't hear you. 😆 They want to be spoon fed and expect you or people on the ground to hold there hand and lead them around. Not making an effort to try things for themselves.
True true true... And I'll hold their hand for some dinero, lol ... But they say I'm too expensive, LOL
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