Our 15 BIGGEST REGRETS about moving to MEXICO
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- Опубликовано: 24 янв 2019
- Moving to Mexico was the best decision we've made. BUT... there are things we regret.
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In our last travel Mexico video, we shared all the reasons why we are so thankful we made the decision to move to Mexico. Life in this beautiful country is nothing short of amazing and so many good things have happened in the year we've spent in Mexico.
However, this crazy life decision we made isn't without its regrets. Looking at this whole experience, there are 15 notable regrets we have about moving to Mexico-and they're probably NOT what you think. We'll be talking about things like learning Spanish, traveling in Mexico quickly, and letting certain ideas get under our skin!
There are some secrets we share in this travel vlog that have never been told on our channel before. We hope this video gives you a new perspective on some of the aspects of our life before Mexico, the crazy experiences leading up to our international move, and how it's been since then.
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In January 2018, we sold everything we owned in the US (except our husky Laska & what fit in our tiny, tangerine Prius C3) to travel the world-starting with Mexico. Since then, we've been making travel videos about our life in Mexico and the new experiences we encounter while traveling the world. If you'd like to join our shenanigans, subscribe to our RUclips channel. You can also poke around our social media to find out what we’re up to each week.
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Thanks so much for sharing all the valuable real life info about traveling and living abroad.
I’m currently starting this process. I’m so overwhelmed - this video literally gave me a hug and made me feel better. A genuine true thank you!
Our biggest regret - WE DIDN'T MAKE THE DECISION TO MOVE SOONER:-). We moved to Queretaro Mexico a little over a month ago and love it. Let us know if you are ever in town.
Any pointers for a mother with 3 kids considering moving there?
@@dsksk6028 We actually have talked about
so many topics regarding moving to MX; you may want to check out our channel as it has a wealth of info.
@@WhyNotNow Thank you, I am finding them quiet helpful. Appreciate you putting the information out there
As a senior citizen, I am living vicariously through your travels. Wish I’d done it forty years ago. Travelling when you’re old isn’t as much fun!
The sweetness and honesty of your videos make them compelling. If I may, so much of this brings back memories. I bought a home in Mexico in 1995, then moved here lock stock and barrel in 1997. It was a bit daunting, to be sure, but I can honestly say that I have never regretted it for even one depressed moment. Like you, my only regret is not having done it sooner. I waited until my only child was through college, married, fully launched. I should have moved to Mexico when she was still in Jr. High, and perhaps she would have escaped so much of the vicious bullying she endured in American schools. (There is bullying in Mexican schools, certainly, but I am very close friends with many families with school children and I do not believe the bullying is nearly as cruel and as out of control here as in the USA.) Anyway, I have never looked back, and it's now been 21 years and 4 months. I have a going business here, which enables me to not only support myself, but also employ Mexicans. I became a full Mexican citizen ( not just permanent resident) in 2008, and when I travel to Europe to visit family, I travel with my Mexican passport. My social life, to the extent I have one, is almost 100% with Mexicans. They are so inclusive and non-judgemental by nature. The fluency will come, but as you so rightly point out, it is a long process requiring patience, discipline, and real dedication. So many of the foreigners I meet through my business have been retired and living here for up to 20 years or more, and still speak only a few words of Spanish. So often, after a few initial months of sporadic effort, they just give up. "It's too hard." Of course, it's their loss. They will never know how much of Mexico, and the endearing subtleties of this lovely culture, they are missing.
What a great comment. You are awesome, Robert! Sounds like you have really been living life to the fullest and embracing Mexico in every way. Curious - how did you get citizenship in Mexico? We're considering going that route because my great-grandparents are both full Mexican, therefore the citizenship could pass down to me...somehow. I can totally sympathize with what your child went through in the US. I was bullied so much in high school that my mom had to move me to another one. I imagine it's even worse nowadays with social media and everything. What is your business here in Mexico? I love that you've not only become engrained into the culture and lifestyle, but are also giving back by employing some people too. That's really such a big thing Mexico is about it the core - giving more than you get and looking out for others so everyone can enjoy life. Knowing the language is undoubtedly a huge part of it.
Robert, are you still a US citizen? Do you have dual citizenship?
I managed a building cleaning service in the US for five years. All 64 employees were illegitimate mexicans. Some have been in US 25 or more years and could not speak a word of English. It is very hard and most just give up. Same in Mexico. English and Spanish are the Number one and two Spoken languages around the world. Children should be required to learn them both in elementary school. It would make for a better world. Having lived in Mexico over 2 years, Most are willing to take the time to try and understand what you are saying and then try to make you understand the Spanish equivalent.
Robert Foster our country becomes better by having people like you in here. Un abrazo.
@@soothingsounds4464 Nope.
Anytime I get a link from someone about something bad happening in Mexico I send them a link about something happening in the states.... and I have A LOT to pick from. Every country has their own crap to deal with. We should also be paying attention to all of the great things a place has to offer instead of just focusing on the negative side.
Conversation in my office:
You are going to Europe? Are you not afraid of terrorist attacks?
Do you live in the US... are you not afraid of crazy guys with guns in Malls and other public spaces?
this is so true, everywhere in the world there are bad things happening, don't be fool for the bad things be happy for the great things that we all have to learn in this beautifull world and be open to new cultures. good vibes from a venezuelan who lives in canada.
Just recently 4 or 5 women in a bank in Florida executed.
I bet Mexico is safer.. just a hunch
This is a balanced, clear, cogent, and fair approach and expression.
IIm a US citizen , Ive been married to my Mexican husband for 22 years , and Im still learning the language. We never stop learning. Life is a Journey. Enjoy it !!
My wife is from Panama' and every time we visit I don't want to come home. Panama' City is hectic but when you get into the interior it is paradise.
I hear that
I hope people watch the whole video, leading up to the last three minutes, which are classic. Thanks for your world!
Thanks for watching all the way to the end! Jordan's laugh was totally outrageous. 😂Let's never speak of that weird word again though LOL
Ya had me laughing at Crevice 😂
In my circle of friends and family, we've made a language out of those slip ups. I died laughing after you said it, but Jordan's laugh was what ultimately did it for me.🤣 Great video.
Sweet couple! I lived in Costa Rica 4 yrs now living in Ajijic Mexico n love it. Great travels. Love to see your wedding at a beautiful place in Mexico
Praying Patriots I'm curious why you left CR if you wouldn't mind sharing. I'm trying to decide between the two countries. Thanks.
Can you please read my comment above? Thanks.
I love this video for several reasons. I'm so impressed with young people who realize the rat race in America is difficult and stressful. I just returned from Cancun which was not my first trip to Mexico but the farthest I've ever gone. it took me a year also to sell all my possessions out of my 3 bedroom 2 bath house and sell my house so I could do some things that I've been wanting to do for many years. You're right about learning Spanish. I am 60 years old now and would really like Mexico to be my second home.
Guys I was crying at the end of this video! I have always wanted to study abroad and now I am turning 31 and it feels very late for me, but this just made me reconsider. Thank you, great video!
I lived in spain for 2 years att he age of 30... DO IT! You Will Not Regret a moment!!!!!!
Aww ❤️❤️❤️
I never did it but I am in Tulum working remote and went to Spain for a month last year. I think it was almost better because I have no intention of partying, it's all culture.
I’m learning Italian by myself for 2 year and I. Understand the most I’m 52 years old
No not that late with 31 😉 started to learn Spanish when I was way older and after all being 55 yo spent two years of holidays on spanish lessons 30 hours a week (22 weeks in total) in Cuba - that’s been the game changer
I would like to see a video from you guys in Spanish with English subtitles. (Great way to practice)
Very logical, Antonio- will make them money, too as the learning word gets around.
Yep practice guys!
Good idea.. that’s a great way to learn Spanish.. it’s an extremely important language for EVERYONE to learn.
BeSSt Of TeSS Lol, or Chinese.
gOOGLE can help you.. by FREE TRANSLATER info.. links to translators for soundtracks and writing. FREE !
You two are meant to be together forevermore
I always appreciate your honesty
I just got back from cancun and loved it
I think that one of the difficulties in learning Spanish is that you two are there together. I travel alone to Latin American countries, and it forces me to speak only Spanish. Even when my wife goes with me, we do it with the agreement that we both only speak Spanish. It feels tough, but it really helps in the end.
Tip: i improved my spanish DRASTICALLY just by singing along to songs in spanish.
Josh Thompson I’m lmao 😂 I immigrated to the USA and did exactly what you’re talking about but I used to buy cassette tapes with lyrics, country songs and some rock and sang along while reading the lyrics. That’s back in the eighties now my kids think it’s funny as hell when the radio is on cause I know most songs.
@@tonyangulo7102 that's the same way I learned a lot of words... los canciones
That is how I fell in love with the Spanish language by listening to Love songs in Spanish. I also just spoke whatever words I knew to everyone. Now I speak quite fluently but just do it is the best way to learn.
I'm taking up this strategy.
Do you like tv and movies? I recommend anything by director Pedro Almodovar. Also if you don't mind how silly they are, it helps to get hooked on a good telenovela. El Clon (the original, from Brazil, that was dubbed in Spanish for the US market) was my obsession for almost a year, and it really helped train my ear for Latin American Spanish (Almodovar is from Spain).
Yay! You’re back! Glad to see you are feeling better now.
Thanks Luis! We are so thankful to be healthy again. We were going a little crazy having to spend so much time sick in bed. :P
It's taken me 3 months to finish binge-watching all of your videos but now I'm sad because there's no more as of right now! I love your content so much and these videos inspire me to keep my dreams alive! Thank you to you both for all of your time and hard work making these quality videos! I can't wait for the next one!!
KUDOS for being truthful about how difficult it is to learn a language!!! All of the videos I watched talked about how "immersion" helps you pick it up in no time. The truth is that I've traveled to four countries that speak other languages, I studied all four languages ahead of time by bingeing Duolingo, and I couldn't remember a single thing when I got there! For some reason, I only remembered the word for "cat" in French (not helpful). When I got to Spain the next week, I found myself saying "bonjour" (and for some reason started saying "scuzi," which is Italian and not even a language I had studied or visited). In Morrocco, I finally remembered a few Spanish words, but by then I was in a city full of Arabic speakers. I came home with a renewed respect for foreigners who come to the U.S. speaking very little English!
I visit Mexico yearly. When I'm back home, I miss all the colors! Your video locations reminded me. Thank you!
I LOVE your videos!!!!! Been to Mexico about 10 times, but it's always Cancun or short trips outside Cancun. Last 8 times, went by myself! Love it! (New subscriber!)Thank you for sharing other places & experiences!
Thats too bad, cancun sucks. Go see the real Mexico. Just learn some Spanish first.
I hope you come back when the new Mayan train is finished which will take tourists all across the Yucatán peninsula to visit many of the ancient Mayan ruins
This is (without a doubt!) your best video!!! Such wise
insight . . . such VALUABLE info on so many levels
that I can't express to you how much I enjoyed watching
this and how much I learned from the two of you. Thanks
so much . . . and . . . please continue to do more videos
along the same lines. You know: where you go deep; where
you show your vulnerability; and where you "charm" the
hell out of us!!!
just got back from my first ever trip to Cancun. my heart is in the ocean now and i want to do everything i can to get my boyfriend and i are traveling. i was just thinking “what about our husky though” and MY HEART AT THE END. that’s it. this is the video i needed to see!!!
Jordan has the absolute best genuine laughter ever!
My first comment for you guys (wall of text). I stumbled upon this channel some days ago. The first video I saw from you was about the scams. Anyway, first of all, thanks for all your impressions about my country. As with every other country in the world, it has its pros and cons, and to be honest, I'm proud to be a Mexican; I was born in here and I'll die here. Although not as extensively as you guys, I've also traveled around my country and a few times to the States and even to Egypt (I was lucky, then). You're right about travel opening your minds; you get to know people, places and languages and that in itself broadens your horizons and is a huge eye opener. But, when I was abroad, I missed my land too much. The first time I went to the US I took a PanAm flight to Los Angeles, and as breakfast, I ordered tamales. The minute I put a foot in US soil, I wanted to go back, not because I was apprehensive, but because I missed Mexico too much. Well, everything went well and I spent five days which are still etched in my mind. The last weekend I spent in California was in UC at Fullerton for a football officiating clinic. My second trip to the US was to Louisville to visit some friends of mine. I used to work at UPS and the company has its main hub at Louisville. The friends I visited there were kind of "co-workers". That was back in the 90's. All those times I went to the US I told to myself that language was not a problem, because I'm reasonably fluent since I was 10 (I'm over 50). Well, the culture shock got me, and the third day I was in LA I had this huge urge to speak Spanish, and I found a pizza joint where I ordered a slice and the guy attending me had an accent, so I ventured to speak to him in Spanish and he replied! Great relief! Anyway, what you said about that fear to screw it up while speaking is only you. Nobody, ever, will tell you that your Spanish is bad, just as nobody ever told me that my English is bad (with a very strange accent, yes, but not bad). So, get rid of that and try to immerse yourselves in Spanish. You won't regret it. I used to have an American friend who even served in the Coast Guard whose Spanish was so, so good, I mistook him for a Mexican the day I met him. His giveaway was when we were having lunch, he poured "salsa verde" into his enchiladas. Thanks for your concepts of my country and to try to debunk the idea that Mexico is a dangerous country or a place not worth living in. It has its danger, as does any other country in the world, but honestly, I wouldn't move anywhere else for a million dollars. I love my country and I'm very glad you love it too.
You guys inspired me to move back to Mexico. We are here for the “american dream” wich really sucks. I try to go to Mexico once a year and my heart breaks every time i have to come back to the states. Wish you the best and keep those videos coming
Bueno Liliana..quizas como mexicanos en USA..puedamos hacer ahora el mexican dream..i am thinking about moving back to Mexico..all my family live in Queretaro State but i would love to live in southern Mexico..and make a bussines..con el tren Maya . Habra un gran desarrollo economico..y llegara mucha gente a vivir a esa area de muchas partes del mundo..Rusia. Korea..y Europa.
watching these videos have encouraged me to set my date to leave California and move back home to CanCun. thankfully I will be going back to a beautiful property in Puerto Morelos so I can't wait to move back.
Los mexicanos emigramos mientras los extranjeros viven el sueño mexicano, es como si viviéramos en México distintos
@@letterbomb211 si, es surreal
The key is to downsize in the US, you’ll have extra money to buy in Mexico and go back and forward as you wish. Best of both worlds, trust me... you want to buy as inexpensive as possible in the US to keep your taxes low.
This is such a real, authentic exploration of your truth and relationship. Thank you for sharing your story, I appreciate both of you and how cute you are together
This was my very very favorite video that you've done and I do believe I might have seen all of them by now. You are both so human and approachable...and I feel like you are in my living room clueing me in on what life could be like in Mexico. Hell with the trolls, don't give them a second of your time. I love your videos, I know you put in a lot of work in each one and I appreciate the 3 of you. That dog of yours makes my heart smile and that says a lot coming from a crazy cat lady with 8 of them. Keep up the GREAT WORK! If anybody complains it's because they are jealous...keep on going. Love u guys!!!! 💚
I need to move to México the USA is getting too expensive my life la stressful everyday
When living there, we found ourselves working a lot and constantly stressing out, just to enjoy those 2 or 3 weeks each year when we could have a little getaway. We much prefer this life in Mexico. Hope you can do the same before long :)
Same here
Right now the life in US is really divided, I rather live in Mexico than the US
@eliza t the caravans moving south to Mexico you mean?
So true life is so much less stressful down there, more culture
The memories you'll make traveling together will be among the most cherished you'll ever have.
I love how fast you can talk yet make it understandable!
I travel full-time, but in my RV. I drag my home base around with me wherever I go. As a hard-core introvert for whom interacting with people is a huge energy suck, it means everything to go home at the end of the day and sleep in my own bed surrounded by my familiar home. I wake up in the morning and make my tea in the same cup I use every and sit in my own chair.
Sometimes when I open the window-shades it takes me a moment to remember exactly where I am. I find this the best of both worlds. Constantly changing views out the winds with new places to explore, but my personal home "nest" inside to retreat to at the end of the day.
We had some similar regrets. We did not study Spanish enough before moving here but we were also spending so much time selling our possessions plus our house, plus working full time, plus applying for temporary residency, so there wasn't much time left in the day to study :( phew glad all that stress is over with!
It is super humbling to move abroad! So glad we all took the leap!
Hola chicos apenas estoy conociendo su canal, me encanta sean una pareja viajera, soy de Oaxaca una comunidad cerca de Puerto Escondido espero ya hayan tenido oportunidad de conocerlo, esta área es pequeña pero hermosa. Me encanto su vídeo sobre Oaxaca. Saludos
I applaud both of you for taking a leap and of leaving your
comfort zone. Plus, I am so jelly of you guys living in Mexico.
I haven’t watched a video by you for a long time. It’s nice to see how you have grown and developed from your travels. You definitely have a joy that comes through in your videos. Very genuine. Glad you are having fabulous experiences and thanks for the videos.
Hi guys, I’ve been enjoying your videos for a while. It’s great to see young, unbiased, smart ppl like u two appreciating
Mexico for its rich culture and history ... people like you, make our world better...! ..., and don’t worry about not being fluent in Spanish, be patient, it will eventually become 2nd nature . Saludos y un fuerte abrazo ...!
Blessings and may you fulfill all your dreams in Mexico.
Let's do a caravan and move to Mex
Lol
LMAO I'm down. Buying a 30 foot camper to start off the trip. Sleeps 8 but there's only 1 of me so everyone come aboard
miki frank hahahahaha you are so funny!!! Just like the south Americans did???? I am in , let's do it!
miki frank y
miki frank So go. Who’s stopping you?
This my favorite of your videos. You're both so young, lucky and beautiful, and you express concerns I can identify with.
We live in Ajijic (from Scottsdale 3 years ago) and found your videos by accident - AND LOVE THEM!!! What's interesting, maybe if you both look back at your first 2-3 videos?
What a difference in how you both look (in maturity). Just over a year ago, it was two ASU types, bouncing across at Nogales. NOW you both ARE serious travelers and sooooooooo well done!! Congrats and to Laska too. Cheers!!!
It’s been a while without seeing you
Thanks for the recommendations 👍
Great video, Guys! Keep enjoying and traveling in Mexico.
I love your background music. It’s soothing and not overwhelming your video.
I just found your channel!! Love it ❤ You have a new subscriber!!
Welcome, Maria! If you'd like to see our Mexico story from the beginning, you can easily do that with this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PL_1iJW4YPFcOC0-nOx5H5bzk7OZ76ZNoC
And you are going to love them more the more you watch their videos. They are informative in a fun way. And laska is also adorable!!!😊😊😊
@@TangerineTravels thank you!! Will do 😃
Maria Vega me too! Showed up in recommended. You two are terrific and I have an interest in your topic of moving or retiring in Mexico. Thanks for such an informative video. I look forward to more!
Wow. You guys are great. This is my first visit to yur chanel, and I enjoyed every minute. Thank you.
This has been my favourite video so far. Covered a lot of topics, and your insight has been most helpful. Life is good.
Such a great video, I enjoyed it very much. Congratulations on your relationship and may it continue to prosper for the years to come .
So happy you are feeling better! My boyfriend and I moved out of the US (and sold all of our stuff) 3 months ago. Sooo stressful. My sister just told me about the KonMari method of decluttering (2 Days ago- a little late lol) I so wish I had started decluttering way before moving. Cheers!
Maddie, You are very smart, articulate and inspirational that I believe anything you put your mind and heart to, You will be successful no matter where your location is.
This is the sweetest thing I've heard all week! Thank you so much for saying these lovely words of encouragement. Hugs! ~Maddie
Thank you guys for the great encouragement to learn the language. My wife speaks Spanish fluently and we’ve been together for a long time and yet I still don’t speak the language because I always rely on her to translate. Not anymore this year I have committed to learn but it’s encouraging to hear how much commitment it really takes. Good luck and safe travels; I’ll be watching......Thanks from a fellow Arizonaian
Love this. As native speaker in Spanish who moved to states I have lost a lot of my native tongue, so when I was in Mexico I made sure I spoke as much as I could to refresh my Spanish. I realized being there how much I have lost but willing to learn 😃
Literally binge watching Tangerine Travels while doing the KonMari method in my living room. Currently: papers! Haha! So funny to have you mention the Tidying book whilst I'm in the midst of it. Love you guys. Thank you!
8:40 hahahahaha!
"refrigeradores, lavadoras, compramos todo el fierro viejo que vendaaaa 📣📣"
Ilse, that was TRULY funny, I joined RUclips just to subscribe to The Tangerine Travelers. Maddies' fear reveals more about the U.S. than about Mexico. Best wishes.
El gaaaaaaaaas!! 📣
Man oh man 😂 Im from mexico and this haunts my dreeeams
Ilse Pérez Montes 😂
No entiendo el contexto y lo que quisiste decir con esto.
It makes no sense.
Jordan laughing is so adorable lol 😆 and you both are so perfect for eachother
You two have done fabulous 🤗 growing together. I love your honesty! So many things bother us but most folks don't know more than 500 words they use everyday in their work rut and neighborhood... So they can't find words to describe their feelings. Turn down your perfectionist level, use the perfect pillow and cuddly comfortable blanket for time out feelings of home (home is where you can comfortably rest your head.) In bed, in a book or a peaceful walk in nature or beach. Fit those into your year; how about week😉 with someone one special who helps you feel complete...
Guadalajara is amazing, if you need I have relatives living there. I also have family connections in Cancun too. :) mexico is great.
I enjoy trying to learn a new language and totally understand that I am not going to learn it right away. Thing is I still don't feel embarrassed on how I sound to my friends or family. The first thing I did while living in a French community was buy a book. It was great. It had pictures.(I did not have a computer) I found that a lot of languages have their own little cultural sounds and certain words. Depending on distance from others that speak the same base language. It's called culture,grows on it's own. I am trying to learn Spanish now as I was in Mexico once and am going again. I interacted with the locals and they corrected me which is a great help. If we can get rid of our pride that's the first step. Don't laugh at yourself. Try to be like a child. Look at the mouth of the person speaking when forming the words. I learned this from a child.. Thanks for your advice.
Thanks for sharing your Mexico adventure. This is valuable information for moving to any country.
You guys seem like really good people. The kind of people that you would be happy to have as co-workers, neighbors, friends, etc. The kind of people we need more of here in the states. Best of luck to you in your travels!
Ugh yes, downsizing is a full-time job! I remember those months and months of selling things... don’t want to have to do that again! Every time Jesse and I talk about renting an unfurnished place or buying a house, the thing that stops us is thinking about having to sell everything again if we move. 😆 (Or worse yet, moving the stuff!)
Hey I’ve seen your videos before!!! xD
Dont sell your stuff again or move...give them to me. Thanks for ur donation. Je😉
Arturo Albino come get our stuff
Love the lizard shirt lol. Nice video's guys :)
There is a ton of feeling in your videos, you can tell your are honest and heartfelt and that makes your video so enjoyable.
Thank you, Tony! We try to be as authentic and true to ourselves as we can.
Great video vlog! Love the info and how authentic you are! Love you both.
The taco joint right around the corner from us has amazing tacos al pastor! What's your favorite kind of taco?
Tangerine Travels white fish (fried)
Plant based; do most restaurants have plant based options in Mexico?
All of them!!! Hasta un taquito con sal, de tortilla recién hecha ;)
The best idea is watching novelas they speak slow
Pastor forever
You guys are pretty mature for so young. Much respect for you two. I will be subscribing and following your journey.
Thank you for your thoughts! Your honesty is refreshing!
Inspired! Love you guys! Thank you so much!❤💜💙💚
Nice to see your back. It seems you guys went to mx to travel and have a good time. That’s great. My wife and I at your age lived in Germany for 3yrs and enjoyed traveling doing the youth hostel thing. Learning the language was casual but it happened slowly. It seems your doing the same thing with mexico. That’s great and I enjoy your videos. Your priorities are travel and learning Spanish is second. When i come to mex (soon I hope)I plan on attending a immersion school and do nothing but learn. That will be my priority. I know what u mean when u said about other people or friends thk your fluent. I get the same thing. (Been learning for 20yrs). Far from fluent. Right now I’m trying to figure out what school and what part of the country I want to go to. That’s why I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
You guys are awesome....Merging in a new culture and language is beyond great. New subscriber so I'm catching up on all your videos. keep 'em coming! one question Maddie, which detox vitamins are having trouble shipping? I recently had my silver filings removed in hopes that my health improves so I can travel again. Thanks.
Great stuff to know. I came up with this a few years ago, and do my best to apply it each and every day... " Learning is endlessly rewarding." Best wishes!
I love your blue-eyed Husky! Having him/her with you helped ease my mind about our Golden Retriever and fat tabby cat. They are a part of us and I was worried there might be big issues.
Was in a bit of a funk mood, soon as I clicked this video and seen your smiling faces, it instantly changed :D
Awwww that is amazing! We are so happy to hear that!! 🤗😍
By “immerse yourself” in the culture, they mean date a native. That’s the best way to learn a language fluently. 😉
I have seen many vids re MX, but this one is way off the charts as far as thoughtfulness, insight, and just plain charming! A valuable resource for anyone contemplating moving to Mexico. Gracias y feliz senderos!
Thank you for all your sharing and your honesty about the matters we have to take before doing anything , I glad your happy and enjoying such great country.
Congrats!!
Ya'll are a cute couple!...much success and happiness!!
I am 64 and thinking of moving to mexico. I've watched several of your videos and absolutely love all of them!! You are adorable!!
Your advice was very helpful. Thank you!
You two are adorable!!! Wish you all the best in Mexico!!!! I wish I had done what you are doing 30 years ago!
You re great guys, do U know? You´re learning a lot of spanish... Did you notice that now you use signs and sounds of mexican spanish? At 4:59 Jordan said "aja" to say yes.... I ve noticed that also in other videos! ji ji
Contrats! Coninue... as you said it requires a good effort to know any language. I learned french inthe way you re learning spanish and it take me time, anxiety, and so on... but at the end it was a gift for myself to understand the culture.
😎🥰. You two are so sweet, intelligent, articulate & blessed. Just happened onto this video & couldn’t stop watching. I’m so very happy for you both. Stay great. Wishing you both every blessing. I’ll be checking back soon. Yep, I had to subscribe. Thx. D
Truth is always refreshing! You all are blessed to have such wisdom at your age and I love your life ,freedom. I also know you work very hard but what I'm saying is GOOD for you. Xoxox much love
We all have that issue with language. It gives you such deep respect for ES speakers that immigrate to the US and just "pick up" EN. The first few (thousand) times you have to talk to a native speaker it scares the hell of you...what am I saying? Do I sound like a child? n idiot?? nope, just a gringo and that is fine. I find Mexican people so warm and helpful
You two are so funny 😂 and adorable!!
Tell us which Spanish audible lessons you use. I am doing what you did, 20-30minutes per day (Duolingo) I love it! It’s fun and makes learning easy. But I agree with you, the more the better.
Thanks Pam! You're so sweet. We use (and LOVE) Rocket Languages. It's the most all-inclusive, diverse, and effective language tool we've ever tried. Here's a link in case you want to try it: www.rocketlanguages.com/spanish/premium/?aff=tangerinet&type=freetrial
You guys are too cute! I have struggled with a lot of the same things when I moved from Canada to Guatemala. My numbers don't match your points, but here are some thoughts.
1. Yes, learn more Spanish! Language osmosis isn't a thing. Ha ha! :D
2. Decluttering is so awesome and freeing! I actually loved getting rid of all my stuff.
3. I found out that my medication is 10 times more expensive in Guatemala than Canada. Shocker! I now go to Mexico for my meds. Simi's for the win!
4. Take negativity with a grain of salt. Guatemala is not known as the safest place! The negative news that I found online was a bit shocking, including scary warnings from the Embassy. Happily, Guatemala is a lovely country and very safe if you know where to live and how to be aware of your surroundings.
5. Things don't go as planned. Hell yeah. You have to learn to be flexible.
6. Know the laws and paperwork needed. So true! Seriously, do your homework!
7. Make a friend on the ground -- do this!! And then pay it back by being a friend to anyone else looking for help. A supportive expat and/or traveler community is vital to survival.
8. Relationships may not survive. Mine didn't. Travel, money, moving in together, culture shock -- all these things can destabilize your relationship.
9. Go for it NOW! This is the best "regret". Don't wait to follow your dreams. :D
Wow, I am from Mexico, and I actually want to immigrate to Canada, why did you move to Guatemala? If I may ask.
Fabrizio, Canada is expensive! And cold. And I had seen it all, so I wanted to go somewhere else to travel and see new things. :D
@Gail Johnston How rascist!!
@@grownwomen6208
It's the truth not racist
@@grownwomen6208 I second that notion. It's become terrible in the last 20 years. I'm moving next year I cant handle the cold and socialism anymore.
You are a beautiful couple! Good luck and happy trails!
Great video Guys!
I really enjoyed this video as well as your 11 Reasons you like Mexico, good stuff. And you are sooo on point about people thinking immersion can magically simply the process of learning Spanish. Not gonna happen.
And your comment about the negative stories and endless barrage of people telling you how dangerous Mexico is right on point. First of all, as general rule, if you're not looking for trouble in Mexico you'll be fine. Just use common sense as you would here. The people of Mexico are incredibly friendly and helpful. Second, people magically forget the US is a dangerous place too. The barrage of violence that takes place in the US on a daily basis is nothing to sneeze at.
Anyway, great stuff as always.
Thanks Rodney! Glad you enjoyed both of these videos. We're happy to hear our points are right on. :) On the Spanish thing - I wonder if we would have set ourselves up for more success if we DIDN'T believe the people saying immersion/being here would basically spoon feed us fluency to Spanish. At least we figured it out quickly, but still. Expectations ≠ reality.
Also, I totally agree with you on the danger in Mexico vs. US. Personally, I feel safer in Mexico than I did in the US. For example, on the way to work in Phoenix, I used to see at least one accident, if not more. In Mexico, accidents are pretty rare because people actually pay attention. It's easy to lose touch with reality (whether that's about safety, health, happiness, etc.) when people are constantly telling you one thing and there's no basis for comparison...i.e. all the people who have never left the country.
~Maddie
I wish everyone could spend significant time outside of the matrix. I mean USA, lol. It's such an enlightening experience, being exposed to other cultures, different ways of life, opinions, etc. Being trapped in this box we call the USA is not good at all, it makes us poor global citizens.
As for learning Spanish, the trend these days is to teach yourself. The problem is people have no direction on how to do that successfully and don't fully understand just how hard it is, how to stay motivated, the tenacity to be consistent and over come that fear and shyness you mentioned, how to resolve the challenges that pop up, and as you know, there are many. I'm self taught myself, and I can tell you it was a long, hard road to fluency. And I didn't have the luxury of 24x7 immersion which would have been helpful, lol.
I'm really proud of you guys, you're making me want to just say F it and embark on my own journey.
I have been watching you 2 adorable humans for many weeks now. In this video you say you wished you would have made the move sooner. But i notice every video i see on youtube re travel to Mexico, Columbia, Ecuador is that you are doing this together, as a team. How do you think it would be different for a middle aged woman traveling, looking for my home in Mexico? I wish i had someone (a love) in my life but have been divorced and on my own for 10 years and it just hasn’t happened. So, i need to make this radical move on my own and would love to hear anything you have to say about this. You are very fortunate to have and love one another. Abrazos, robin
This video is old, but RUclips suggested it and you two are AWESOME! I love your spirit! Great video!
Puerto Escondido is very beautiful. You will love it. Very tranquil and amazing snorkeling.
10:23 I just checked the ADOT website for you. It says they only issue one plate, but they do issue two for personalized plates. So that might be your solution. I don't think getting a replacement plate will help you, because that would invalidate your current plate. If you are not going to be residing in AZ any time soon, and if you don't want to pay extra for personalized plates, you might want to consider moving your residency to South Dakota. Because SD issues two plate, registration is way cheaper there, and they make it really easy to become a SD resident, without actually living there.
Max Zomboni h/p
Max is right. I got two plates with my vanity number. Only $25 a year more for vanity plates in AZ. TANTRAV is available!!!
@@gellywen that's cool!!!
I'm still trying to figure out how to move from Iowa to Arizona, it is so much more expensive out there!! I don't know how I would ever move to another country!! Hats off to you two!!!!!!!! :)
I’m from Canada and I want to move to Arizona once I grow up some more
I've followed your videos for about 6 months now, and I'm from México... The way you have to show how travelers see our country makes me feel proud of being Mexican, also the areas where we have to improve as country that you have mention. Thanks for all your love for my country and welcome! If there is anything you need when coming to Guadalajara just let me know. We owe you a lot.
Thinking of moving there probably at some point. Every time I visited mexico i met the nicest people ever . Much Love Mexico
Wow kids! I have been binge watching your content and this paticular vid sticks out as the one that helps me make up my mind about going to Mexico. I wonder if there is a way you guys could work with a agency or department of the interior in Mexico, to work together regaurding tourism
You kids are a inspiring to me. I dreamed about Mexico last night. My wife and i want to visit soon. Do we need a passport, or visa? Thank you guys for working soo hard to build this thing.
Have you tried listen to mexican music and memorize a whole song then use those phrases in a conversation,.. might work.......... anyhow, I like your videos .. keep it up....
Love your advice on all your videos, great tips 👍
Life is a journey and I appreciate you sharing your experiences. I have a new appreciation for Mexico now.