Arriving in Puerto Escondido - Buying a Scooter + Settling In

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  • @DnG8979
    @DnG8979 3 роки тому +98

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +6

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

    • @abbyandlukeadventures7162
      @abbyandlukeadventures7162 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @MillaExplores
      @MillaExplores 3 роки тому +3

      I agree! 😍👏🏽👏🏽

    • @hikingphil
      @hikingphil 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @coreydonald6088
      @coreydonald6088 3 роки тому

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

  • @lucymunster7951
    @lucymunster7951 3 роки тому +69

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

  • @lenacloos7668
    @lenacloos7668 3 роки тому +46

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +2

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

  • @ImogenWhite
    @ImogenWhite 3 роки тому +35

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

  • @danni6257
    @danni6257 3 роки тому +30

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +4

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

  • @loricarter2394
    @loricarter2394 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @sergtana
    @sergtana 3 роки тому +11

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

  • @maddiemurphy9252
    @maddiemurphy9252 3 роки тому +9

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +2

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

  • @coopertroop
    @coopertroop 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @PinkKitten261
    @PinkKitten261 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @francescanarduzzi6739
    @francescanarduzzi6739 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @jesssimmons8858
    @jesssimmons8858 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @seannas-world
    @seannas-world 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @Jer45CnK
    @Jer45CnK 3 роки тому +6

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @glasseverywhere
    @glasseverywhere 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @rickygonzalez1545
    @rickygonzalez1545 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @TheAbrikooz
    @TheAbrikooz 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @vgee3926
    @vgee3926 3 роки тому +18

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

  • @eloise5828
    @eloise5828 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @eloise5828
      @eloise5828 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @stmiller8427
    @stmiller8427 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @AdventureswithRach
    @AdventureswithRach 3 роки тому +13

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

  • @MillaExplores
    @MillaExplores 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @ndrimova
    @ndrimova 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @deannaeakle8680
    @deannaeakle8680 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @teresaramos1719
    @teresaramos1719 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @Lauren_aida
    @Lauren_aida 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @AstheMagpieFlies
    @AstheMagpieFlies 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @lara_xy
    @lara_xy 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @IVRSGI
    @IVRSGI 3 роки тому

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

  • @Flyingtaco82
    @Flyingtaco82 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @angelestorres6334
      @angelestorres6334 3 роки тому

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

    • @Flyingtaco82
      @Flyingtaco82 3 роки тому

      @@angelestorres6334 Yes, ASAP! ❤️

    • @angelestorres6334
      @angelestorres6334 3 роки тому

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

  • @saratemp790
    @saratemp790 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @lindseyreddin6627
    @lindseyreddin6627 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @CarolinSoldOut
    @CarolinSoldOut 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @jazzthemess9636
    @jazzthemess9636 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @tomking5358
    @tomking5358 2 роки тому

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

  • @samm6284
    @samm6284 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @kimiimore
    @kimiimore 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @NomadShifu
    @NomadShifu 3 роки тому

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

  • @emmasanford9924
    @emmasanford9924 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @carlasilva7465
    @carlasilva7465 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @seandesmond5560
    @seandesmond5560 3 роки тому

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

  • @NBFILMS2009
    @NBFILMS2009 3 роки тому

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

  • @darcyedwards1890
    @darcyedwards1890 3 роки тому

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

  • @Damian_mtn
    @Damian_mtn Рік тому

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

  • @webbphoto2
    @webbphoto2 3 роки тому

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

  • @billmccaleb7481
    @billmccaleb7481 3 роки тому

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

  • @sofiebk8383
    @sofiebk8383 3 роки тому

    The introduction to the bike was just great

  • @TheTravelbum
    @TheTravelbum 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @gabbyrerra
    @gabbyrerra 3 роки тому +1

    david's singing >>>

  • @sifisoabroad
    @sifisoabroad 3 роки тому

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

  • @melisaguevara1213
    @melisaguevara1213 3 роки тому +2

    La tortuga es un nombre perfecto!! Congrats christy

  • @ShikaChica
    @ShikaChica 3 роки тому +6

    Love your videos

  • @matt.sclarandis
    @matt.sclarandis 3 роки тому

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

  • @singasonga
    @singasonga 2 роки тому

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

  • @EJSVARZ
    @EJSVARZ 3 роки тому

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

  • @courteneyrose1849
    @courteneyrose1849 7 місяців тому

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

  • @kelliepastellie8619
    @kelliepastellie8619 3 роки тому

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

  • @albertobozzetto8939
    @albertobozzetto8939 3 роки тому

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

  • @gamerwifey9307
    @gamerwifey9307 3 роки тому

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

  • @LiveitlikeLauren
    @LiveitlikeLauren 3 роки тому +2

    Wahaka Wendy was a winner!

  • @carlasanchez7489
    @carlasanchez7489 3 роки тому +1

    Omg crissssss! You can danceeeee

  • @walterwhite3143
    @walterwhite3143 3 роки тому +9

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @lillyfisher3986
    @lillyfisher3986 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому

      🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @lillyfisher3986
      @lillyfisher3986 3 роки тому

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

  • @carlasanchez7489
    @carlasanchez7489 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @chefevilee9566
    @chefevilee9566 3 роки тому

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

  • @malinp5510
    @malinp5510 3 роки тому

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

  • @darr1954
    @darr1954 3 роки тому

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

  • @gamevidoes8159
    @gamevidoes8159 3 роки тому +1

    Hello, great video. Just small note the money convert in your video it's not right 635 GBP=868 USD.

  • @jesshughes1362
    @jesshughes1362 3 роки тому

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

  • @melissavoyage2635
    @melissavoyage2635 3 роки тому

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

  • @Letsgogetlosts
    @Letsgogetlosts 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @denisepierce3136
    @denisepierce3136 3 роки тому +2

    I thought it was funny that you said you’re not a vegetarian anymore since I am vegetarian and want to visit Mexico. I always think about your food options and it seems impossible to not eat meat there.

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +4

      It’s definitely possible to be veggie here! Lots of options, I just get far too tempted when eating out in restaurants here 😅

  • @MeeggaannMeeggaann
    @MeeggaannMeeggaann 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +2

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

    • @annfortae3664
      @annfortae3664 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @AdamVenturesTravel
    @AdamVenturesTravel 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +2

      Normal car license is accepted

    • @AdamVenturesTravel
      @AdamVenturesTravel 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +3

      I’m sorry I have no idea!

    • @AdamVenturesTravel
      @AdamVenturesTravel 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ineesmouraa
    @ineesmouraa 3 роки тому +2

    omg la tortuga i loved it 😂

  • @riccihard
    @riccihard 3 роки тому

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

    • @wesleydejong9270
      @wesleydejong9270 2 роки тому

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

  • @francescastrangio2062
    @francescastrangio2062 3 роки тому +1

    I love your videos and I love you two 😍😍

  • @haxter3
    @haxter3 3 роки тому

    Awesome Christie😊👍👍

  • @paoladominguezvelasco383
    @paoladominguezvelasco383 6 місяців тому

    Haha we love david!

  • @fevzibaki8024
    @fevzibaki8024 2 роки тому

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

  • @lara_xy
    @lara_xy 3 роки тому +8

    Ahh him filming when he was driving made me so nervous

  • @Hannas_hiatus
    @Hannas_hiatus 3 роки тому +1

    ayyye the vlogs are back!

  • @elizabethmcintosh6722
    @elizabethmcintosh6722 3 роки тому +1

    Your accent has gotten so good!

  • @CryptoKevin
    @CryptoKevin 3 роки тому

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

  • @moctezumaaleg2008
    @moctezumaaleg2008 3 роки тому +1

    ARRIBA

  • @fredotob
    @fredotob 3 роки тому +1

    Así como se ve que ella planea las cosas, supongo que al final David tendrá el mismo destino que la motoneta :)

    • @anicolas990
      @anicolas990 3 роки тому

      El le dice pinche werita así q ya sabemos a lo q van, pura chistorra

    • @fredotob
      @fredotob 3 роки тому

      @@anicolas990 Lo de pinche güerita aquí lo decimos de forma cariñosa... claro que él sabe a lo que va y dure lo que dure, bien por él.

    • @anicolas990
      @anicolas990 3 роки тому

      @@fredotob se t antojo la chistorra también bro? Así es puro chile mixteco le va a tocar a la loquilla

  • @erinhawkins2202
    @erinhawkins2202 3 роки тому

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

  • @sealontour
    @sealontour 3 роки тому +1

    That helmet gave me Darth Vador vibes

  • @domdimensions9219
    @domdimensions9219 3 роки тому

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

  • @robertclarke1764
    @robertclarke1764 11 місяців тому

    Are the scooters automatic or manual. Nice scooter 😄✌️

  • @stephaniekoning3667
    @stephaniekoning3667 3 роки тому

    is it so easy to buy a scooter? how can you put it on your name? I am in Mazunte right now and I am thinking of buying a scooter

  • @jacolinejacobs6463
    @jacolinejacobs6463 3 роки тому

    Hey, have you already sold la tartuga? I just arrived in Puerto Escondido yesterday. Looking to buy a scooter 😃

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +2

      Not yet! But I will be staying for another month or so, maybe you will see me scootin around town 😅

    • @jacolinejacobs6463
      @jacolinejacobs6463 3 роки тому +1

      @@BackpackingBananas aaah how nice Puerto Escondido is beautiful. Thanks for your informative videos. Maybe I'll see you around x

  • @theshadowrealm1311
    @theshadowrealm1311 3 роки тому

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому

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

    • @theshadowrealm1311
      @theshadowrealm1311 3 роки тому

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

  • @Daniel7Daniel
    @Daniel7Daniel 3 роки тому +2

    David is the best hahahah

  • @woodgrovemgr
    @woodgrovemgr 3 роки тому

    What about insurance, license etc?

  • @ahillvfr
    @ahillvfr 3 роки тому

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @rgmm8888
    @rgmm8888 3 роки тому +3

    No I'm hungry 🥺 Enjoy!!

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +1

      Mexican food 🤤🤤

    • @rgmm8888
      @rgmm8888 3 роки тому

      @@BackpackingBananas loving your videos ❣️❣️

  • @kaibowker
    @kaibowker 3 роки тому +1

    How much is the rent for one month in puerto Escondido ?

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому +2

      I guess that massively depends on what kind of apartment and amenities and the location of your apartment is. It varies a lot! I mention how much I pay for this apartment at the start of the tour 😊

  • @Damian_mtn
    @Damian_mtn 3 роки тому

    I know a secret place to release baby turtles just south of there! It’s not the one at Playa Bacocho that everyone k owns about and you only get to release one. This place you get to release a whole bucket full of turtles! Let’s meet up when we go down! My wifey and I do the same thing...purchase schooters and sell them when we are through!

  • @alfieburnley2825
    @alfieburnley2825 3 роки тому

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

    • @BackpackingBananas
      @BackpackingBananas  3 роки тому

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