We moved to Mexico two years ago and it is soooooo much better than the USA that words cannot describe. We would never consider going back. Even with crime, inflation, population, etc on the rise those areas are way behind the USA and won't catch up. This is " home".
I got family in the USA and they planning to camin back to Mexico the shooting in churches, school,, super markets etc it's worst than criminals in Mexico. Shooting pretty much day but these news don't show in Mexico just cus my family in the usa tell US
I am Mexican i am pretty open minded about migration and tourism, you guys are very welcome here. And though we are pretty weñcome to foreigners, some things you Should know: Yo mentioned the most common reason US people moves to México is due to low cost-high life Quality… well most people in Mexico have a high cost - low quality of life because business and rent and other things will follow trends.. here the average income per person is from $8000-$12000 pesos a MONTH (around $500 US dollars) and the average rent for a small apartment in CDMX is about $6000-$8500 a MONTH So if someone is OK by paying $500 + rent monthly , and also happens to invite and promote this, guess what will happen.. rent in that sector is going to increase disregarding the people that already live there who barely manages to live a modest-non luxury life , so they well now have to move or get a second job (most already do). So areas and things that originally were popular amongst the native population are now really expensive and/or exclusive.
Yes, gentrification is a naturally occurring circumstance. Geo arbitrage is a real thing and there is no defence in an open market. If you could find a way to live a better life in a less expensive area would you look into it?
@@TheYarbros yes, i would look for an improvement as everyone else. This was not a rant, just something to be aware when deciding to move to a different country, people who does not know this may think this is just unjustified prejudice against foreigners
It's happened in Canada, esp Toronto. We allowed 1.5 million in 2022 without proper planning wrt housing. We have a cost of living crisis and highest inflation in 30 yrs, and shortage of affordable housing. Unis and our gvmt allowed 800k foreign students....duing a housing crisis. Gvmt of Cda is woefully negligent. So if Mexicans are starting to feel marginalized trust me so are Cdns. Migration is positive so long as we are not decreasing the hopes and aspirations of the host nations' people. IMHO.
As Always, Great Video and content. You guys are so on point with your travel experiences. I currently live in Mexico and I am definitely feeling the rise in the cost of living. Mexico’s economy is getting stronger and stronger every month which in turn is causing a financial increase in all qualifying categories for Residency which is not as affordable for those, like myself, that are on a fixed retirement income. Mexico is a vibrant, beautiful and overall safe country with very friendly people, great culture and great food. Mexico is still a great destination, however, it may not be affordable for those receiving low or moderate retirement income.
Yes, I feel like fixed income has it the hardest but it seems like MX still has some "affordable" beautiful choices. Thanks for supporting us w/ your views!
Thanks to the perspectives from you guys and what I call the Trifecta (Stephanie Perry, Rashida Dowe, and Adalia) I moved from New York to Queretaro in November2023. I’m on a SS income and I live here comfortably barring no emergencies. But I agree that the cost of living in Mexico is rising. I spent all day today watching Thailand videos and I’m obsessed. The temp residency in Mexico is steep in price, I’m going to try and get my residency this year, but I’m already feeling the itch to travel somewhere else. Southeast Asia is looking good right now. ❤
Both of you defines home. Personality, fun, genuine, informative and intelligent with a multicultural heart of the world. Thank you for all you do may God abundantly bless all your endeavors. Love you guys.
I saw you 2 filming in January when I was in San Miguel de Allende. Looked you up on UA-cam and have been watching your videos since! Wish I would have known you sooner so that I could have said hello in San Miguel haha
If you honestly want me to answer that question....ask it in a complete sentences or give a reference point of the video because idk what you're talking about...."us" likely means us, my wife and I. Until I get some context that's my answer.
I was in Mexico last year and was shocked how expensive it was. I loved it though..Cambodia is also nice and a bit cheaper than Thailand..Maybe you check it out. Thanks for the great info! ❤
I am in Cambodia and love it!!! I got racially profiled in CDMX when scouting for my next move. Y’all can keep Mexico 🇲🇽 lol😂 Do not share Cambodia with folks!😊😂
Hola again Yarbros, i'm fron Chiapas and i'm loving your videos. I spent the summer of 2022 in Vietnam and Thailand (one month each country) and that was amazing, was cheaper than México, my homeland, and the security sensation is indeed different. I could enjoyed weed legalization when i was in Thailand and for that experience i really believe there Is one path for a better politics playground here in México. Its so nasty what Is happening with our brothers and sisters in their transits trough our country. I also travel to Perú in 2015 and It was absolutely gorgeous, definetly one of the best places on earth, but as mexican Is less affordable than southeast asia, for de divisas exchange. This planet Is beautiful, each country, but México has no competitor in variety landscapes 😅😂 sorry for my ethnocentrism. Greetings and muito axe
Hey, thanks for stopping by and you are right 100% Mexico is 2nd to none when it comes to variety....side note we gotta get back to Thailand to enjoy the new chill!
100% on board with you guys. If I had a dime for every time I told someone where we were going and got the side eye with a be careful, don't get kidnapped, robbed etc. My first trip to Colombia almost got me disowned (not really but you get what I mean) ... Big big BIG believer in find out for yourself. I've never experienced the peace I have outside of the US inside of the US. Which is just crazy. I'm actually surprised by your top pick of Thailand. That is one place I haven't been yet but plan to visit within the next year. Looking forward to that with whole new insight now. I need to go back and watch your videos of Thailand. I do know we were really loving Vietnam when we visited, and I believe that is in that neck of the woods. Good video.
No, I mean not sincerely "us" saw two families spoke to them...In their face and they did not reply. I don't understand it...but we found a Wakanda restaurant in Gramado and saw workers there who were cool. Didn't have time to speak w/ the owner (we were getting to our bus)....were infiltrating for sure. It was mostly working class white (German and Italian) ppl that went out of their way to receive us well. Brazil is seriously segregated like that Black ppl stay North and white folks stay South....it's serious there. Which is why we went South too.
Great video. But like you said, everyone needs their own experience in living wherever they choose. I believe Mexico is still a winner, because of its close proximity to the U.S. and healthcare is still cheap there. Also, there are still areas in Mexico that are cheap to rent. Cartess, another UA-camr, just posted a two-bedroom for US$320 a month. With regards to racism, that's everywhere even amongst black people (I'm black). But I'm sure it's nothing like in the U.S., where you could be walking down the road and someone kills you because you are black! The U.S. has taken racism to another level that is so evil!
Absolutely correct. We just wanted to start a conversation because MX isn't an automatic winner anymore. Because of the reasons you mentioned lots will decide to go with Mexico.....but there are many options still out here.
I knew that Brazil & Peru would be on your list. 😊 I'm not gonna lie, you had me worried when I saw the video where y'all were targeted repeatedly on the bus. Great video as always.
@@TheYarbrosYou should definitely vist Peru !!! Pisac is a place we loved and the Airbnb was so beautiful. I recommend visiting the famous artisanal market.
I think it's best to explore several countries over several years before considering settling down. Knowing what I know now- from living in Mexico- I would never move to Mexico if I was moving now. Maybe visit for a few months, but not settle.
Great Video as always,,, sadly with the erosion of the Canadian Dollar , we are extremely limited,,, I love Mexico the people, the kindness the food,,, regardless of the insane economic challenges around the world,, I still pick Mexico, ,,even though I cannot live there full time,,, keep on keeping on,, cheerio
Love you guys for giving your real opinions! I spent a lot of time in Mexico and loved it but I agree that it is difficult to find home. Maybe that is a side effect of being the descendant of people who were removed from their original culture, land etc... I don't know. Many of us seem to be searching for a place where we can fit in and belong. FYI, I do not think those folks in the news clip came over for medical tourism. That story is fishy. They may have been looking for drugs. They have a history and women going across the border for a BBL go alone or with a girlfriend, not three dudes.
Yes, lots of us are searching. Regarding the ppl. IDK. The cartel said they were sorry. Handed over the ppl who messed up and said they thought that the ppl were Haitian drug runners....so there's that 5o consider.
I can't believe I'm the first one 😂. I've been to Thailand before COVID, It was AWESOME the cafe, ithe restaurants the rents it's cheaper love it I was there for two weeks my boo and I we had such great time love the people too, but good choice guys Thailand is the place. Good video tho guys Thank you and stay safe.
Hey #1 Thailand is so peaceful and fun...to become citizens we have to go through more than we are willing to do now but serious place for our retirement.
I was recently denied temporary residency - because I couldn't prove where my income was coming from - and it must be $3300/per mo - and I was just shy of the $55000.00 in my savings account. I was taken aback by all of this. Mexico is my retirement dream. Next year the income requirements will be even higher. Not sure what my plan is now.
What a lot of ppl do is go to different consulates...some of the.....easiest to work with: Las Vegas, McAllen, TX, Pheonix, Az, Philly, Raleigh, NC & Houston.
Temporary Residency financial over here in Boston and New York are $45,000 dollars in an account for 6 months, if you have $55,000, you are more than qualified based on income, don't know what consular office you went to, but here in the Northeast, is $45,000 in savings for 6 months, for the Temporary Residency!!
Mexico is the largest trading partner with the US this year. So far there has been over $260 billion in trading between the US and Mexico. After the pandemic Mexico passed China. Now people are going to Mexico.
We fled Peru back in 1978. Been living in California since and fixing to retire in Jalisco Mexico in about 7 years. But I have a spot in my heart for my homeland. I agree 💯 with the food tho.
So glad you mentioned the African continent. Johannesburg has the majority of what you're looking for. When I visit in January, I definitely want to look at some properties. It does get cold there so that may be a deterrent.
Spot on. Not related to your video but Housing prices and rentals in Ajijic and some surrounding towns have been going up, up & up. Cost of living is high. Many Expats will need to find alternative lifestyles and towns to live in And there are some towns. But if they don’t want to experience the culture and learn Spanish they’ll be stay stuck There are other climates similar in Mexico also. Ajijic is no longer affordable or as affordable as it once was. The days of wine and roses are over for many , however there are other places here. Love your videos. I hope to meet you when someday. Your videos are pure , informative and fun. The best. Thanks
I enjoyed this and your candor very much 😊 We all have to keep an open mind when in new countries and amongst different cultures. That's what I respect about you guys! Would like to see you visit Senegal 🇸🇳 it's been on my list for years. Rwanda 🇷🇼 has also piqued my interest because of how they turned around their country, themselves. Safe travels guys!
Thailand........fruits and veggies are fresh but pesticide laden. Be sure you wash and disinfect with a vinegar solution. No one talks about the pesticides. Not sure why.
Beautiful and interesting descriptions of “home” for you. Funny how that changes. I used to know what home is, but my perspective has radically changed. You two really surprised me with Thailand - wow! Looks amazing. I noticed you didn’t mention Ecuador but I remember you liked it. I really appreciate you being honest about race issues and I’m sorry for your troubles. As foreign travelers, we expect to stand out some, but it’s scary & sad to be targeted. As a solo female, blending is my goal, but not always possible. In my “old age,” I’m looking a lot like Gandalf. 😒 I loved going with you through the Afro-Brazilian areas, and in the Afro-Ecuadorian part of Guayaquil - so special. Kenya is my dream since I was a little girl. And, Rwanda is gorgeous, and me being Catholic, the site of a very important holy shrine in Kibeho. I follow a few sweet Kenyans on UA-cam. Would love to see you go there, and maybe… Armenia? Anyway, I can’t wait to travel…someday… until then, there’s the Yarbros brightening my days. ❤
Love Maylasia but they are asking way too much for their residency. Vietnam is cool but it didn't speak to my spirit (Rondel) We will be circling back around to give it another chance. We will also tour Romania and Turkey next year so stay tuned.
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April, your grey hair roots look absolutely beautiful🤩. The silver and mingled grey locks or braids look amazing with your roots. Nowadays, grey is the new blonde. And it’s the latest fashion trend, for women AND men. From the oldest to the youngest. But I suspect that this bold and beautiful look will be here to stay. Fifty shades of grey!😉
My wife and I were looking at Mexico, but it seems more and more like Mexico doesn't want US immigrants. I don't blame them, but it's hard for those of us who had this destination in mind.
I feel like Mexico is sending some very mixed signals. They are in the middle of becoming something bigger than what they are now but I don't think they...the administrative bodies have a clear vision of its future. #myipinion. For what it's worth I feel like you and your family could find a beautiful place here and flourish there. It's just becoming more of a job to find "that" place here in Mexico.
Besides so many of the places you mentioned, there are so many places in Europe that are affordable but I noticed you haven't done any videos yet on places in Europe. Are you considering it?
Yes, especially 8n that Blacksea area. In this video we only wanted to speak on where we'd been. Every place we've been in Europe (so far) has been expensive. We'll be there next year God willing.
Glad you liked MY country - BRASIL Been here since 2002 off and on since, from Florida Brasil is very Americanized, they grew with all the same movies, tv, music and culture Live in the north island of Florianopolis, great place to live Have travelled from the south - Canela to Fortaleza, lived in Joao Pessoa, Recife and B Camboriu too Neven been to Mexico but would like to visit. The food looks horrible, don't want to live on tacos ! Trying to track down the FACTS of a RETIREMENT VISA for people on SS or a pension and over 65 years old- with NO financial requirements. Ever heard of it ? I like the Yucatan and gulf coast the most
Namibia, botswana are among the best countries in africa. For botswana, no power outages, free healthcare, safe and well educated people and high gdp per capita, higher that all latin America
@@TheYarbros You are welcome. Those two countries are among the top 3 we are thinking of moving there permanently because north america is not made for us (nor europe and I grew up in europe)
A topic that needs some discussion is the "law" and litigation in Mexico ie. If you step into a deep hole on the sidewalk and break your leg or potentially injured for life, you are Not going to be able to sue that city govt or homeowner and get any money, etc & I remember someone had a car accident & went to jail before there was even a determination of right/wrong , if it is of interest to you to research,,,because Mexico is not a "Litigation Culture" like the US, snd people should know. There are other examples ie dog attacks on other dogs etc.
@@TheYarbros Actually I already have the planned trip with my youngest sister’s family. She is celebrating her 60th birthday there. I just heard there are many blacks living there👏🏾👏🏾
@@TheYarbrosvisita toda la costa chica que comprende Oaxaca y Guerrero Lodesoto, Collantes, huazolotitlan, llano grande, Cuajimalpa Ve sus danzas, una de sus más famosas es la danza de los diablos Los afromexicanos al igual que los indígenas en las ciudades sufren racismo y discriminación
I feel they're just posting this stuff because they do not want us to leave for some odd reason. Of course that is just my opinion. People get kidnapped in the US all the time. Everyone would be shocked if they saw the statistics compared to Mexico btw I live in the US. Thank you for the work y'all do! Iam learning a lot
Reason US will be completely destroyed to nothing before 2025 and they need maximum people to suffer through it. So they don't want you to leave the country and spreading lies about Mexico.
Maybe but multiple need agencies in the states and Mexico posting the same story along with the Gulf Cartel taking credit for mistaking them for Haitian drug runners. They also handed the people who made the mistake.
@@TheYarbros okay... thank you for that information! Also, you guys have great editing and acting skills! You two are definitely my favorite UA-camrs for traveling info 🤩
@@TheYarbroswell theres many hispanics and blacks getting killed by police in the usa on walmarts and schools all the time and you suprice about 2 or 3 people that got kill in mexico🤔?
My rent and utilities went up less than $100us along with the pesos value. An extra hundred or so a month shouldn't break anyone's bank. Still living like a Rey on less than $1100us per month. My favorite fish taco has gone up by $0.22us and avocados went up by approximately $0.08us with todays conversion rate.
Conversion is a little painful knowing how far my money can go elsewhere...but the people and places if Mexico are worth a little discomfort ...but if prices keep rising.
I've never been there but what about Botswana? Last year the team from Botswana stayed in our little town not far from Eugene, OR. when they were here for the track and field world championships. They were all super nice and urged us to come visit Botswana.
Still in Latin America Mexico is the best option for vacation and expats! Certainly also one of the best places in the world to live! What happens is that a lot of UA-camrs “can’t” find their place because they’re always traveling Moving around and they think is hard to settle in one place. Is not Mexico is you guys.
We didn't decide to be profiled by IMN, the military and the local police. We didn't decide to have inflation skyrocket. Neither did we decide for the cost of their residency to be so high. Mexico is awesome but it is far from perfect and there are many other places to consider.
@@TheYarbros I didn’t say Mexico is perfect and for that matter you won’t find the perfect place, but like I said is a very good place to live, good luck anyway.
Great Video! I’ve been doing a good bit of exploring but from my short list I’m thinking Nairobi BUT the residency issue isn’t easy. But i do think you all will have a great time there.
Please you don't have to explain but I got a question? you always talked great about Mexico was but ever since you were stopped in the buses for being black now you seem more focused on the bad things about Mexico. I am sorry but that is my feeling. This profiling they did to you is wrong but it is coming mainly from pressure from the US as you described but because of these ignorant men that they are probably being told to targeting black people it is not everyone sentiment towards you or your race.
Thank you for bringing it up. We still love Mexico and will get right back to singing it's praise but we needed to do this one to keep it honest and be transparent with our subscribers. A lot of our subs have been asking where else they could go and where we would move right now.
Now I am craving Thai food (luckily I have a container of red curry paste on hand❤Need to visit Thailand someday! P.S. there is a very nice & nicely located small 1bed apt listed on craigslist for 10,500/mo...
Whenever I go back to the San Fernando Valley in NW LA County, CA to visit friends, I always go by the Hoa Viet Market in Canoga Park and pick up a variety of Mae Ploy curry paste along with glass noodles and other Thai favorites to bring back. One of my best friends married a Thai woman who is an incredible chef, she taught me a few recipes for food that I can't get down in Ensenada.😎
Fun video. Surprised Cartagena didn't make the cut. I also like DR and Panama. Been seriously thinking Lima for my next home address. Greetings from sunny Cancun! 😎
The Dominican Republic is on 🔥. I spent 5 weeks their Summer 2023. It was amazing. Food, culture, & low cost of living. My life partner & I return this November. 2025, we semi retire there. You both are our inspiration to living life to the fullest.
We moved to Mexico two years ago and it is soooooo much better than the USA that words cannot describe. We would never consider going back. Even with crime, inflation, population, etc on the rise those areas are way behind the USA and won't catch up. This is " home".
Hey there! Glad you found your home. It's funny how you KNOW when you find it.
De acuerdo (I agree)!!
R you crazy? Mexico sucks! You must have come from Montana or South Dakota?
I got family in the USA and they planning to camin back to Mexico the shooting in churches, school,, super markets etc it's worst than criminals in Mexico. Shooting pretty much day but these news don't show in Mexico just cus my family in the usa tell US
Hey my friend, I live in Puerto Vallarta and Mexican is extremely safe.its nothing like the fake propaganda they report
I got nothing but love for Mexico. My second home.
Nothing wrong w/ that.
I am Mexican i am pretty open minded about migration and tourism, you guys are very welcome here. And though we are pretty weñcome to foreigners, some things you Should know:
Yo mentioned the most common reason US people moves to México is due to low cost-high life Quality… well most people in Mexico have a high cost - low quality of life because business and rent and other things will follow trends.. here the average income per person is from $8000-$12000 pesos a MONTH (around $500 US dollars) and the average rent for a small apartment in CDMX is about $6000-$8500 a MONTH
So if someone is OK by paying $500 + rent monthly , and also happens to invite and promote this, guess what will happen.. rent in that sector is going to increase disregarding the people that already live there who barely manages to live a modest-non luxury life , so they well now have to move or get a second job (most already do).
So areas and things that originally were popular amongst the native population are now really expensive and/or exclusive.
Yes, gentrification is a naturally occurring circumstance. Geo arbitrage is a real thing and there is no defence in an open market. If you could find a way to live a better life in a less expensive area would you look into it?
@@TheYarbros yes, i would look for an improvement as everyone else.
This was not a rant, just something to be aware when deciding to move to a different country, people who does not know this may think this is just unjustified prejudice against foreigners
@@humbertocarrera9136 thanks for sharing. I like the dialogue.
It's happened in Canada, esp Toronto. We allowed 1.5 million in 2022 without proper planning wrt housing. We have a cost of living crisis and highest inflation in 30 yrs, and shortage of affordable housing. Unis and our gvmt allowed 800k foreign students....duing a housing crisis. Gvmt of Cda is woefully negligent. So if Mexicans are starting to feel marginalized trust me so are Cdns. Migration is positive so long as we are not decreasing the hopes and aspirations of the host nations' people. IMHO.
@@MadeNCda valid points.
Thank you for recommending Brazil as one of your favorite places.After all,home is the place where you feel happy and welcome
Yes, indeed! Thanks for watching.
As Always, Great Video and content. You guys are so on point with your travel experiences. I currently live in Mexico and I am definitely feeling the rise in the cost of living. Mexico’s economy is getting stronger and stronger every month which in turn is causing a financial increase in all qualifying categories for Residency which is not as affordable for those, like myself, that are on a fixed retirement income. Mexico is a vibrant, beautiful and overall safe country with very friendly people, great culture and great food. Mexico is still a great destination, however, it may not be affordable for those receiving low or moderate retirement income.
Yes, I feel like fixed income has it the hardest but it seems like MX still has some "affordable" beautiful choices. Thanks for supporting us w/ your views!
Thanks to the perspectives from you guys and what I call the Trifecta (Stephanie Perry, Rashida Dowe, and Adalia) I moved from New York to Queretaro in November2023. I’m on a SS income and I live here comfortably barring no emergencies. But I agree that the cost of living in Mexico is rising. I spent all day today watching Thailand videos and I’m obsessed. The temp residency in Mexico is steep in price, I’m going to try and get my residency this year, but I’m already feeling the itch to travel somewhere else. Southeast Asia is looking good right now. ❤
Both of you defines home. Personality, fun, genuine, informative and intelligent with a multicultural heart of the world. Thank you for all you do may God abundantly bless all your endeavors. Love you guys.
Our pleasure! Wow! and Thank you 🙂🤗❤️
Zambia & Rwanda is my pick. Peaceful, safe & growing for the better good. Love having you guys here in Oaxaca! 🤙💛
Gracias
I saw you 2 filming in January when I was in San Miguel de Allende. Looked you up on UA-cam and have been watching your videos since! Wish I would have known you sooner so that I could have said hello in San Miguel haha
Aww man...cool. Maybe now we'll run into you in another international destination....currently mezcal tasting in a small pueblo in Oaxaca.
Awesome video and very informative 👍🏾
If you honestly want me to answer that question....ask it in a complete sentences or give a reference point of the video because idk what you're talking about...."us" likely means us, my wife and I. Until I get some context that's my answer.
I was in Mexico last year and was shocked how expensive it was. I loved it though..Cambodia is also nice and a bit cheaper than Thailand..Maybe you check it out. Thanks for the great info! ❤
Sounds good...maybe we will.
I am in Cambodia and love it!!! I got racially profiled in CDMX when scouting for my next move. Y’all can keep Mexico 🇲🇽 lol😂 Do not share Cambodia with folks!😊😂
@@erikacooper4707 Owwwww Cambodia hau...gonna start looking up flights lol
🙏🏾 Still in ECU. Still wanting to get to MX. Hope you both are well and happy. Keep on keeping on. 🌻
We are and thank you! Glad you are tucked away in Cuenca...stay happy and safe!
Hola again Yarbros, i'm fron Chiapas and i'm loving your videos. I spent the summer of 2022 in Vietnam and Thailand (one month each country) and that was amazing, was cheaper than México, my homeland, and the security sensation is indeed different. I could enjoyed weed legalization when i was in Thailand and for that experience i really believe there Is one path for a better politics playground here in México. Its so nasty what Is happening with our brothers and sisters in their transits trough our country.
I also travel to Perú in 2015 and It was absolutely gorgeous, definetly one of the best places on earth, but as mexican Is less affordable than southeast asia, for de divisas exchange. This planet Is beautiful, each country, but México has no competitor in variety landscapes 😅😂 sorry for my ethnocentrism.
Greetings and muito axe
Hey, thanks for stopping by and you are right 100% Mexico is 2nd to none when it comes to variety....side note we gotta get back to Thailand to enjoy the new chill!
100% on board with you guys. If I had a dime for every time I told someone where we were going and got the side eye with a be careful, don't get kidnapped, robbed etc. My first trip to Colombia almost got me disowned (not really but you get what I mean) ... Big big BIG believer in find out for yourself. I've never experienced the peace I have outside of the US inside of the US. Which is just crazy. I'm actually surprised by your top pick of Thailand. That is one place I haven't been yet but plan to visit within the next year. Looking forward to that with whole new insight now. I need to go back and watch your videos of Thailand. I do know we were really loving Vietnam when we visited, and I believe that is in that neck of the woods. Good video.
Thankyou for this video, once you described the “Targeting” It was all bets off for me!
I overstand. Profiling is never cool or okay....not w/ us.
@@TheYarbros Can you recommend any coastal cities in Brazil, something cosmopolitan like Salvador Bahia, anything besides the common Rio and SP
@@TheYarbrosIf you get a chance watch Henry Louis Gates “Black in Latin America” episode Mexico & Peru, you’ll be amazed!!!
This was very informative, as always. Question: Did you see any us's in Canela?
No, I mean not sincerely "us" saw two families spoke to them...In their face and they did not reply. I don't understand it...but we found a Wakanda restaurant in Gramado and saw workers there who were cool. Didn't have time to speak w/ the owner (we were getting to our bus)....were infiltrating for sure.
It was mostly working class white (German and Italian) ppl that went out of their way to receive us well.
Brazil is seriously segregated like that Black ppl stay North and white folks stay South....it's serious there. Which is why we went South too.
Great video. But like you said, everyone needs their own experience in living wherever they choose. I believe Mexico is still a winner, because of its close proximity to the U.S. and healthcare is still cheap there. Also, there are still areas in Mexico that are cheap to rent. Cartess, another UA-camr, just posted a two-bedroom for US$320 a month. With regards to racism, that's everywhere even amongst black people (I'm black). But I'm sure it's nothing like in the U.S., where you could be walking down the road and someone kills you because you are black! The U.S. has taken racism to another level that is so evil!
Absolutely correct. We just wanted to start a conversation because MX isn't an automatic winner anymore. Because of the reasons you mentioned lots will decide to go with Mexico.....but there are many options still out here.
Carteess and mexitplan are good youtubers..no need to put down a country to start a comversation
yes love Cartess videos
Viva Mexico! 😂😂😂😂. Guadalajara is the future!
Critical and factual analysis are not a put downs. There are many other countries to live a good life in. @@Supra-p6z
I knew that Brazil & Peru would be on your list. 😊 I'm not gonna lie, you had me worried when I saw the video where y'all were targeted repeatedly on the bus. Great video as always.
Lol, it didn't ruffle our feathers but it let us know we had to let our ool know. Thanks for rocking w) us.
Always!
@@TheYarbrosYou should definitely vist Peru !!! Pisac is a place we loved and the Airbnb was so beautiful. I recommend visiting the famous artisanal market.
brilliant content, yet again. thx for never stopping.
We appreciate you!
❤🎉😊❤❤. That's why we love you in MEXICO!...🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽💕💕💕💕💕 ... because you love MEXICO!!!😘😘😘😘 THANK YOU!
Thank you:
Love you guys! Muchas gracias...
Gracias, gracias!
I think it's best to explore several countries over several years before considering settling down.
Knowing what I know now- from living in Mexico- I would never move to Mexico if I was moving now. Maybe visit for a few months, but not settle.
Great Video as always,,, sadly with the erosion of the Canadian Dollar , we are extremely limited,,, I love Mexico the people, the kindness the food,,, regardless of the insane economic challenges around the world,, I still pick Mexico, ,,even though I cannot live there full time,,, keep on keeping on,, cheerio
Nothing wrong with that Mexico is still awesome.
Great video. Love watching your journey. You guys bring da flava!
Thank you!
Love you guys for giving your real opinions! I spent a lot of time in Mexico and loved it but I agree that it is difficult to find home. Maybe that is a side effect of being the descendant of people who were removed from their original culture, land etc... I don't know. Many of us seem to be searching for a place where we can fit in and belong. FYI, I do not think those folks in the news clip came over for medical tourism. That story is fishy. They may have been looking for drugs. They have a history and women going across the border for a BBL go alone or with a girlfriend, not three dudes.
Yes, lots of us are searching. Regarding the ppl. IDK. The cartel said they were sorry. Handed over the ppl who messed up and said they thought that the ppl were Haitian drug runners....so there's that 5o consider.
Interesting... So many parts to that story.
@@TheYarbros LOL. The cartels apologized:) That's crazy. They must be very nice people deep inside:) FBI never apologize and I think they are worse:)
This is a great video. Loved the content. You guys are the best.
Thanks so much!
I can't believe I'm the first one 😂. I've been to Thailand before COVID, It was AWESOME the cafe, ithe restaurants the rents it's cheaper love it I was there for two weeks my boo and I we had such great time love the people too, but good choice guys Thailand is the place. Good video tho guys Thank you and stay safe.
Hey #1 Thailand is so peaceful and fun...to become citizens we have to go through more than we are willing to do now but serious place for our retirement.
Love you guys! I've been watching for a few years and I'm so happy to see your channel growing, y'all really deserve it! ❤🌎❤
Love that support! Thank you!
I was recently denied temporary residency - because I couldn't prove where my income was coming from - and it must be $3300/per mo - and I was just shy of the $55000.00 in my savings account. I was taken aback by all of this. Mexico is my retirement dream. Next year the income requirements will be even higher. Not sure what my plan is now.
What a lot of ppl do is go to different consulates...some of the.....easiest to work with: Las Vegas, McAllen, TX, Pheonix, Az, Philly, Raleigh, NC & Houston.
@@TheYarbros Thank you!
Choose the phoenix consulate, their requirement is like $2600 still and you dont have to live around there in order to apply there
@@kevinwilliams8033 Thank you!
Temporary Residency financial over here in Boston and New York are $45,000 dollars in an account for 6 months, if you have $55,000, you are more than qualified based on income, don't know what consular office you went to, but here in the Northeast, is $45,000 in savings for 6 months, for the Temporary Residency!!
Watching this video was a cool trip around the world. I was taking notes. Thanks for sharing. 👍🏾
Thanks for watching!
Mexico is the largest trading partner with the US this year. So far there has been over $260 billion in trading between the US and Mexico. After the pandemic Mexico passed China. Now people are going to Mexico.
Ok
I think you should definitely vist Pisac Peru it’s so beautiful and you learn a lot of history & the cost of living is on the affordable side.
We will!
thank you for this!!!!
We fled Peru back in 1978. Been living in California since and fixing to retire in Jalisco Mexico in about 7 years. But I have a spot in my heart for my homeland. I agree 💯 with the food tho.
I understand! I know those were some hard times as well. We love Jalisco over here, FYI😁
I recently returned from Kampala and it has a great energy but it may not be busy enough for y’all to live but visit… absolutely.
Thanks again!
Amazing video. Very informative. Great production. I definitely see the hard work and progression with the channel.
Thanks for keeping up with us!
I really enjoy your honesty and coolness of how you both describe HOME…. And how u talk about Mexico… be safe and keep enjoying life❤
Thank you! Will do!
Great job guys!!! Congrats parabens🇧🇷🇺🇲💛💚❤️💙
Thanks!
Nice quick comparison video with strikingly different countries!
Yes, those were countries in the forefront of our minds....that day lol
So glad you mentioned the African continent. Johannesburg has the majority of what you're looking for. When I visit in January, I definitely want to look at some properties. It does get cold there so that may be a deterrent.
Yes, Joberg & Botswana have our deepest attention right now.
Lima looks best to me. I heard it has the number one restaurant in the world. Lima airport is very good, too.
Lima was awesome!
I went to Barcelona for the first time last week and I want to live there : ) Not sure if yall been there yet but it's so worth the visit!!!
Yes, we've been that and it is nice!
Spot on. Not related to your video but Housing prices and rentals in Ajijic and some surrounding towns have been going up, up & up. Cost of living is high. Many Expats will need to find alternative lifestyles and towns to live in And there are some towns. But if they don’t want to experience the culture and learn Spanish they’ll be stay stuck There are other climates similar in Mexico also. Ajijic is no longer affordable or as affordable as it once was. The days of wine and roses are over for many , however there are other places here. Love your videos. I hope to meet you when someday. Your videos are pure , informative and fun. The best. Thanks
I've been looking at Panama for over a year I'm surprised that wasn't on the list. Why?
thanks for the video!
Thanks for running in!
I enjoyed this and your candor very much 😊 We all have to keep an open mind when in new countries and amongst different cultures. That's what I respect about you guys! Would like to see you visit Senegal 🇸🇳 it's been on my list for years. Rwanda 🇷🇼 has also piqued my interest because of how they turned around their country, themselves. Safe travels guys!
Thank you!!!
Thailand........fruits and veggies are fresh but pesticide laden. Be sure you wash and disinfect with a vinegar solution. No one talks about the pesticides. Not sure why.
Beautiful and interesting descriptions of “home” for you. Funny how that changes. I used to know what home is, but my perspective has radically changed. You two really surprised me with Thailand - wow! Looks amazing. I noticed you didn’t mention Ecuador but I remember you liked it. I really appreciate you being honest about race issues and I’m sorry for your troubles. As foreign travelers, we expect to stand out some, but it’s scary & sad to be targeted. As a solo female, blending is my goal, but not always possible. In my “old age,” I’m looking a lot like Gandalf. 😒 I loved going with you through the Afro-Brazilian areas, and in the Afro-Ecuadorian part of Guayaquil - so special. Kenya is my dream since I was a little girl. And, Rwanda is gorgeous, and me being Catholic, the site of a very important holy shrine in Kibeho. I follow a few sweet Kenyans on UA-cam. Would love to see you go there, and maybe… Armenia? Anyway, I can’t wait to travel…someday… until then, there’s the Yarbros brightening my days. ❤
We appreciate you so much! Looking fwd to going deeper into the world w/ you! Wisdom has a cost lol. That's what I tell my kids about my grey.
What about romania, vietnam, maylasia, or turkey?
Love Maylasia but they are asking way too much for their residency. Vietnam is cool but it didn't speak to my spirit (Rondel) We will be circling back around to give it another chance. We will also tour Romania and Turkey next year so stay tuned.
@@TheYarbros yeah!
Favorite COOL WEATHER cities ???
Thx
Quito & Lima in the winter & winter in Southern Brazil....
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Did y’all happen to get to Arequipa you, Peru ?
We hear great things….
I complied much info on the Continent with reference to your colleagues with Boots on Ground it got flagged while I edited a bride emoji to indicate married couples. I hope you can access the info.🤷🏽♀️
I'll check...
GHANA Much Good & Many Stressors
✅Black Expats in Ghana (Family)
✅Ivy Prosper (Returned from Canada)
✅Jasmine Ama (Returned from Australia)
SENEGAL.French,Muslim🕌💒
✅Afro Millennial Momma (Family)
MOROCCO.French.Arabic.Muslim🕌💒
SIERRA LEONE DNA Match=Passport!
Christians & Jews Are Safely, Welcomed, Accomodated, Coexist Peaceably🕌💒
Love your videos. All of them
We appreciate you!!!Thanks!🤗
I love your videos! You're awesome.
Love your support!
Great UA-cam channel. Great Videos. 😊 thanks just subscribed
Thank you!!! Hope you enjoy our flow!
I was thinking about Belize. Have yal been?
Yes, we enjoyed touring Belize but we didn't try living there yet.
So informative!!
Thanks!
Come to Nairobi Kenya you caan even get a $500 apartment monthly although there's inflation but its not too much expensive
Keep doing your thang
April, your grey hair roots look absolutely beautiful🤩. The silver and mingled grey locks or braids look amazing with your roots. Nowadays, grey is the new blonde. And it’s the latest fashion trend, for women AND men. From the oldest to the youngest. But I suspect that this bold and beautiful look will be here to stay. Fifty shades of grey!😉
Lol, thank you!
I love Peru too! Lima and Cuzco...
I also love Peru. I felt so at home there.
So you like Oaxaca better than Guadalajara?:) Did I miss some videos?
4:50 Rondell tickling himself . Getting high off his own supply of jokes.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
My wife and I were looking at Mexico, but it seems more and more like Mexico doesn't want US immigrants. I don't blame them, but it's hard for those of us who had this destination in mind.
I feel like Mexico is sending some very mixed signals. They are in the middle of becoming something bigger than what they are now but I don't think they...the administrative bodies have a clear vision of its future. #myipinion. For what it's worth I feel like you and your family could find a beautiful place here and flourish there. It's just becoming more of a job to find "that" place here in Mexico.
Great video, we’re heading to Thailand in Jan 2024🙌🏾👍🏾👌🏾💯
Ohh, wow! We're excited for you guys! Enjoy!
Out of all of the places you traveled to, which place had the best Wi-Fi and tech integration in daily life?
What about Mexico City, Mexico?
Thumbs Up to you once again Yarbros !
Thanks again!
Wow!
Besides so many of the places you mentioned, there are so many places in Europe that are affordable but I noticed you haven't done any videos yet on places in Europe. Are you considering it?
Yes, especially 8n that Blacksea area. In this video we only wanted to speak on where we'd been. Every place we've been in Europe (so far) has been expensive. We'll be there next year God willing.
Glad you liked MY country - BRASIL
Been here since 2002 off and on since, from Florida
Brasil is very Americanized, they grew with all the same movies, tv, music and culture
Live in the north island of Florianopolis, great place to live
Have travelled from the south - Canela to Fortaleza, lived in Joao Pessoa, Recife and B Camboriu too
Neven been to Mexico but would like to visit. The food looks horrible, don't want to live on tacos !
Trying to track down the FACTS of a RETIREMENT VISA for people on SS or a pension and over 65 years old- with NO financial requirements. Ever heard of it ?
I like the Yucatan and gulf coast the most
Ok their retirement visa has financial requirements but I don't know what they are.
I love y’all I swear I do!!!
We can feel it! Thank you!
Namibia, botswana are among the best countries in africa.
For botswana, no power outages, free healthcare, safe and well educated people and high gdp per capita, higher that all latin America
3rd time hearing about Botswana! Thank you we're diving into the research now.
@@TheYarbros You are welcome. Those two countries are among the top 3 we are thinking of moving there permanently because north america is not made for us (nor europe and I grew up in europe)
A topic that needs some discussion is the "law" and litigation in Mexico ie. If you step into a deep hole on the sidewalk and break your leg or potentially injured for life, you are Not going to be able to sue that city govt or homeowner and get any money, etc & I remember someone had a car accident & went to jail before there was even a determination of right/wrong , if it is of interest to you to research,,,because Mexico is not a "Litigation Culture" like the US, snd people should know. There are other examples ie dog attacks on other dogs etc.
Yes. Family...Babylon is unbelievable for sure!
Unbelievable and yet real. Crazy out here
I loved the sponsor commercial
We had fun shooting it! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I’m going to get me and my boo them headphones
Ayeee, hope you enjoy them.
I hear Rwanda is AMAZING
Yes, that's what we hear as well!
Love the assessment on possible places to live. I will go visit Thailand in November. 👏🏾👏🏾 living in Mazatlán now!!
Culiacán
Thinking about heading that way...
@@TheYarbros Actually I already have the planned trip with my youngest sister’s family. She is celebrating her 60th birthday there. I just heard there are many blacks living there👏🏾👏🏾
😊Cuajinicuilapa Guerrero have you gone to this city a lot of black Mexicans. A really great story please travel there
Yes, heading there in the morning.
I can't wait to see your video!! I am Mexican American and I love my black people living in Mexico and I love your videos!!!
@@TheYarbrosvisita toda la costa chica que comprende Oaxaca y Guerrero
Lodesoto, Collantes, huazolotitlan, llano grande, Cuajimalpa
Ve sus danzas, una de sus más famosas es la danza de los diablos
Los afromexicanos al igual que los indígenas en las ciudades sufren racismo y discriminación
Are you guys in Cusjinicuiapa Guerrero is it nice I can't wait to see the video!!
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I feel they're just posting this stuff because they do not want us to leave for some odd reason. Of course that is just my opinion. People get kidnapped in the US all the time. Everyone would be shocked if they saw the statistics compared to Mexico btw I live in the US.
Thank you for the work y'all do! Iam learning a lot
Reason US will be completely destroyed to nothing before 2025 and they need maximum people to suffer through it.
So they don't want you to leave the country and spreading lies about Mexico.
Maybe but multiple need agencies in the states and Mexico posting the same story along with the Gulf Cartel taking credit for mistaking them for Haitian drug runners. They also handed the people who made the mistake.
@@TheYarbros okay... thank you for that information! Also, you guys have great editing and acting skills! You two are definitely my favorite UA-camrs for traveling info 🤩
@@TheYarbroswell theres many hispanics and blacks getting killed by police in the usa on walmarts and schools all the time and you suprice about 2 or 3 people that got kill in mexico🤔?
Isnt the PESO tough, amymore? rent, etc paid in pesos..... conversion is shocking.....(I hear) >>>>???
My rent and utilities went up less than $100us along with the pesos value. An extra hundred or so a month shouldn't break anyone's bank. Still living like a Rey on less than $1100us per month. My favorite fish taco has gone up by $0.22us and avocados went up by approximately $0.08us with todays conversion rate.
@@davidsebastianelli1326 thanks for info, David.
Conversion is a little painful knowing how far my money can go elsewhere...but the people and places if Mexico are worth a little discomfort ...but if prices keep rising.
UA-cam Kenganda podcast "Best African Countries for African Americans to Live" Boots on Ground reviews 5 or 6 East African countries.
Alright cool thank you.
Always appreciate your vids. Have you had any issues with "water shortages" that have been reported lately?
No, none so far.
Amazing love it no one does it better than you two! We are looking at a visit to the Continent in Februrary love you fam😍
Love y'all right back! Thanks for turning in!
Mexico is better.
Dont leave.
Come visit me. I show you why.
ADIOS MAMA CARLOTA = BYE FELICIA
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Kampala Uganda
Thank you!
Definitely visiting Thailand, Peru, Brazil and of course the Mother Land some day! Great Video Family!!!!
Muchas gracias! Looking fwd to seeing the world through y'alls eyes!
I've never been there but what about Botswana? Last year the team from Botswana stayed in our little town not far from Eugene, OR. when they were here for the track and field world championships. They were all super nice and urged us to come visit Botswana.
We'll check it out!
Still in Latin America Mexico is the best option for vacation and expats! Certainly also one of the best places in the world to live! What happens is that a lot of UA-camrs “can’t” find their place because they’re always traveling Moving around and they think is hard to settle in one place. Is not Mexico is you guys.
We didn't decide to be profiled by IMN, the military and the local police. We didn't decide to have inflation skyrocket. Neither did we decide for the cost of their residency to be so high. Mexico is awesome but it is far from perfect and there are many other places to consider.
@@TheYarbros I didn’t say Mexico is perfect and for that matter you won’t find the perfect place, but like I said is a very good place to live, good luck anyway.
Great Video! I’ve been doing a good bit of exploring but from my short list I’m thinking Nairobi BUT the residency issue isn’t easy. But i do think you all will have a great time there.
Looking forward to looking into it!
Please you don't have to explain but I got a question? you always talked great about Mexico was but ever since you were stopped in the buses for being black now you seem more focused on the bad things about Mexico. I am sorry but that is my feeling. This profiling they did to you is wrong but it is coming mainly from pressure from the US as you described but because of these ignorant men that they are probably being told to targeting black people it is not everyone sentiment towards you or your race.
Thank you for bringing it up. We still love Mexico and will get right back to singing it's praise but we needed to do this one to keep it honest and be transparent with our subscribers. A lot of our subs have been asking where else they could go and where we would move right now.
Now I am craving Thai food (luckily I have a container of red curry paste on hand❤Need to visit Thailand someday! P.S. there is a very nice & nicely located small 1bed apt listed on craigslist for 10,500/mo...
Whenever I go back to the San Fernando Valley in NW LA County, CA to visit friends, I always go by the Hoa Viet Market in Canoga Park and pick up a variety of Mae Ploy curry paste along with glass noodles and other Thai favorites to bring back. One of my best friends married a Thai woman who is an incredible chef, she taught me a few recipes for food that I can't get down in Ensenada.😎
After combing through our footage we are craving it too. Thanks for the plug, but we'll be headed to our next destination soon.
Senegal
Ohh, we're looking forward to Senegal.
Fun video. Surprised Cartagena didn't make the cut. I also like DR and Panama. Been seriously thinking Lima for my next home address. Greetings from sunny Cancun! 😎
Cartagena freaking melted me 😂 and for Colombia it was on the expensive side. There are a small city in Colombia though...that is on our short list.
Yep. I remember Early morning tennis trying to avoid the heat. 😊
That's why I love the Yarbros. They keep it real, and they give us so much information.
You guys are on your way to 70000 subscribers!
Thank you fam!
The Dominican Republic is on 🔥. I spent 5 weeks their Summer 2023. It was amazing. Food, culture, & low cost of living.
My life partner & I return this November. 2025, we semi retire there.
You both are our inspiration to living life to the fullest.
Thank you and thanks for sharing!