12 Reasons Why I left Queretaro Mexico Ture Talk

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  • @davebacon6194
    @davebacon6194 2 роки тому +21

    Rare to see as honest and succinct a vlog on you tube, much appreciated!

  • @theresewheeler1498
    @theresewheeler1498 2 роки тому +26

    Mexico is Spanish. I think if moving to their country . Do not expect people to speak English . It’s their land. We should adapt to their country .
    Queretaro is for retirees .
    Houston is ok as well. It’s crowdy
    And easy access to anything . Huge malls etc.,,

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  2 роки тому +1

      I didnt expect they speak English or many speak English there. But after living there for a while, even i am leaning spanish,it's still very inconvenient in many ways.

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Рік тому +1

      Lol 😂no..My husband live in Querétaro and he not retired, as he live with his parents in a gated community. I’m None Mexican that don’t speak Spanish and i have no problems getting around lol and we are young and we visited every 6 months or a Year.

    • @tinamama6954
      @tinamama6954 7 місяців тому

      😅🎉🎉❤❤❤I am elated to watch this video clip!
      Thanks for your honesty Laddy!😊
      Vacation is where is at and enjoy your trip 😀

  • @xbmcme9768
    @xbmcme9768 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you for your honest review. I'm actually in Queretaro (Juriquilla) at the moment and it's all thanks to your channel, I started watching about 2 months ago and would have never come here if it you hadn't mentioned it.
    As a digital nomad, I love this place. It has good internet, highly walkable, tons of nearby restaurants and shops, and I have found it safe so far. I really like how it's not as crowded or expensive as a big city, like CDMX.
    I do agree with you in one regard, being in the US (especially in the larger cities) has always been about 1 thing. Making money. It's definitely the right place for business. It's known as the land of opportunity and people from all places come here to make their wildest dreams come true. I enjoy that life is slower here in Queretaro and might move here in the future. But to each, their own.
    Anyway, thanks for your videos. I have learned many things from you and hope to see more videos in the future.

    • @trefilados
      @trefilados Рік тому +1

      i cannot understand how in a other video they ( Life with Louie) talk about the Pros of Queretaro, and now in this other video they are leaving ?

    • @jonathansamuel-partage
      @jonathansamuel-partage Рік тому

      What's for you the most walkable area to live in Juriquilla? @xbmcme9768

  • @bigskyblessing
    @bigskyblessing 2 роки тому +33

    Landy - My wife (Mexican born) said when you guys had your issue in San Luis Potosí that you would be leaving Mexico soon. My wife nailed it! She was right.
    I appreciate your review. It was how your heart felt. I hate you kind of trash talked Mexico but hey that’s exactly what your heart felt.
    I am a gringo so thankful they gave me a Residency Visa. I can’t wait to move there and I am in 3 weeks. I don’t want them to speak a word of English to me. I have learned 40% of Spanish but I am so excited to be immersed in their language. Now you know how most Mexicans feel here in the USA. It is tough when you don’t speak the language.
    The thing that makes Mexico amazing is it’s laid back culture. If you feel safer in Houston that is a very false illusion. I was a police officer in Birmingham and Atlanta. Houston is probably a little rougher. Trust me there is a shooting or three daily. But a couple of shooting in Mexico makes national news In the USA.
    Now I am a pilot and grateful to be out of that environment.
    I don’t think you or your personality belongs in Mexico. I don’t think you see the beautiful culture and place it is. I don’t mean that in a derogatory way. Some people don’t belong in some places. I live in Alaska currently and trust me very few people could be happy here Lol.
    I knew it was you that got everyone to move out. But to your defense life is precious and short. If it’s not for you it’s not. Nothing can change that.
    As far as raising a kid. Personally there again I feel you live in a bubble If you think Houston Texas is a better place to raise a kid. Mexican kids are so much better behaved. They have manners. They listen to their parents and respect their elders. I don’t have kids and glad I don’t. But if I did I sure rather raise them in Mexico where people actually have values.
    Well thanks for sharing. I appreciate your honest review. I am sorry you view Mexico so negative. 😢

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your long writing. I can only say Mexico is not for me at this moment as it cant help my biggest NEED. To your wife's words, our car also got broke into back in the us before, so that incident is not in my leaving mexico reason list.
      We both feel like to let our son go to the school here for the culture and more. No judge of Mexico schools as we never experienced. It's just person preference.
      For safety, i did prefer Queretaro area. i cant say for other states and cities in Mexico. But we also live way out of Houston.
      I do appreciate all beautiful culture there, we did many travel vlogs and enjoyed what I saw and felt.
      Good luck with your move and how you will really feel after a year or two there. Your heart will tell.

    • @foxbodystang8587
      @foxbodystang8587 2 роки тому +3

      Sir, I appreciated reading this comment. I’m of Mexican decent, but sadly haven’t been back since I was a kid. I loved everything you said, but I just want you to be careful with life over there. I truly hope you love it as much as I think I would, but nonetheless remember that in America we do live in a bubble. Best of luck to you and your wife. Have some good food for me when you get down there!

    • @bigskyblessing
      @bigskyblessing 2 роки тому +7

      @@foxbodystang8587 thanks for the kind words! Statistically Queretaro is 75% safer than Anchorage Alaska which is where I live. I was a police officer for 15 years total and have traveled the world. I know crime can happen anytime anywhere and normally when you least expect it. I hope I love it that much too. I will say I am married to a Mexican born citizen and love her culture better than my own. I love my in laws. I have tracked all over Mexico and never an issue. Thank God! I love Mexico so much if my last day is there I will be at peace with it. When it’s my time to head to the pearly gates it will happen regardless where I go. I won’t allow fear to slow me down from my passion. Mexico is my passion. I feel alive in that country. Please come join us sometime I will gladly buy you dinner!

    • @foxbodystang8587
      @foxbodystang8587 Рік тому +5

      @@bigskyblessing buy me dinner?! Of course not my friend. We shall cook dinner! Nothing like getting together with family and friends to make those tamales, pozole, birria, or Classic tacos!! Now if I can only get my acid reflux to cooperate! Haha

    • @truestory923
      @truestory923 Рік тому +3

      Isn't it wonderful how different people are and for the most part, we're about to share our differences kindly without too many people getting their knickers in a knot. 😉

  • @Leogx13
    @Leogx13 Рік тому +10

    Long story short just stay in your mother land country and be happy

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      I can stay in anywhere to find my happiness. It's really none of your biz.

  • @Lane9693
    @Lane9693 2 роки тому +4

    The land you got in Houston looks very nice! I understand your motivations, Landy- especially coming from Shanghai where people are go-go-go; be efficient and get things done. Mexico has a mich much more relaxed vibe. Best of luck in the new house.

  • @michellemuldrew827
    @michellemuldrew827 Рік тому +10

    You're worried about violence in Mexico but not in the US? Particularly Houston...hmm

  • @TallulahGold505
    @TallulahGold505 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this well thought out post. The reasons for moving to a place are as complex as the reasons for leaving - far more complex than just the culture, climate or language alone. I moved to where I live now over a dozen years ago and my priorites have changed with life's changes. I wish you the very best of luck raising your family and following your passion.

  • @rominanava5779
    @rominanava5779 Рік тому +17

    I think you failed to assimilate because you didn’t do your homework correctly. For example, not speaking Spanish.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      Language is nothing new. Issue is it takes time to progress and you only feel the real frustration in communication when you are in the real life. Home work is one.thing, real feeling is another thing.

    • @tinamama6954
      @tinamama6954 7 місяців тому

      ​@@dreamlifeinMexicowell said 👏 👍. I'm on team Laddy 😁

  • @lorettanichenko6143
    @lorettanichenko6143 2 роки тому +1

    Love the honesty. You are right on. Best of luck in Houston. Beautiful landscape.

  • @kintanarow6556
    @kintanarow6556 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you for an honest testimonial. Assimilation is never easy. It has a price. You must give up what you used to be to become what you can be elsewhere. When in Mexico, do as the Mexicans do, else remain a Texan in Houston. Makes sense.

  • @GringosRUs
    @GringosRUs 2 роки тому +4

    I'm sorry we won't get a chance to meet, but we have enjoyed staying in your home in Zakia. It's a very nice home. We understand some of your frustration. The mañana lifestyle can be a blessing or a curse, and we are so new at it. For example, my Starlink is going to take almost a month to get here, while other people in Mexico had theirs in 3 to 5 days. We also struggle with Spanish, but we keep trying. You go where your heart takes you. There is nothing wrong with trying something new and deciding that it wasn't for you.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you fro your words. Yeah, the manana lifestyle can be a blessing or a curse. love it. You two are brave as you both dont speak the language. It will be frustrated in some ways even just by reading menus with no picture. I think the best way to find out is to live there to feel it. I am excited to see your journey there.

  • @mysticheart4685
    @mysticheart4685 11 місяців тому +7

    Goes to a Spanish speaking country, complains that they mostly speak Spanish 😆

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  11 місяців тому

      No, my point is it's not easy for people who are at Spanish beginner level to get a good communication and it does take time to upgrade Spanish. And you don't feel its a problem until you live there.

  • @travelerawakenings8477
    @travelerawakenings8477 Рік тому +4

    At least, Mexico is not racist toward you. They won't never disapprove your relationship with your husband because of racist, and they won't never tell you to go back to China or what ever in Asia you arr from. Mexico accept everyone with their difference.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      Funny is I never heard anyone saying that to me. I never felt racism when i lived in the us. Maybe because i have a strong personality. Thank you for your input again.

    • @wd2518
      @wd2518 10 місяців тому

      Houston is the most diverse city in the US now so I don’t know what you’re talking about. Break those bs stereotypes in your head.

  • @JamesG1126
    @JamesG1126 2 роки тому +13

    1. It's a terrible time to speculate in real estate. 2. Houston is awful. I wouldn't live there for free.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  2 роки тому +1

      What part of Houston did you live in? Also, if you buy at market price, yes, I would agree , but the thing with real estate is that most people buy wrong, and we're not speculating. We know the market very well. What if you could you could buy a house at 3-5% for 20--40k with built-in equity in this market? Would it still be a bad buy, especially if it could cash flow?

    • @frescoservice5124
      @frescoservice5124 Рік тому

      What? Houston is the best

  • @dianedales234
    @dianedales234 Рік тому +5

    I like that you tell it as it is. It's in polar opposite of the Asian culture. It's conducive to retirees of course and those who need to chill after working remotely locations. It is still not an ideal place to raise a family due to its elitism culture. If you travel to Spain, things will make more sense (Latin countries were their mining and dumping ground hence the dysfunction today). Their industry has been colonialism, and it's really biting its people now. Take care. Thank you for your honest review and keen observation.

  • @Godoygascon
    @Godoygascon Рік тому +7

    In my opinion, if you live in Mexico you should learn Spanish. You are not in the States where you can speak English. And if you are bored take a Spanish class and maybe you will adapt.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      I think i mentioned I am learning Spanish in this video. But it's not easy for any beginner leval speaker to have deep communication with the native speaker.

  • @mzhou2020
    @mzhou2020 Рік тому +2

    Did you own your property in Querataro for just a short period? Isn't there a lot of transaction cost? 5% closing cost when purchasing and 5-8% realtor commission when selling?

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      we still own the house. we have since decided to move back to Queretaro since this episode, crazy, I know! Commission was gonna be 5% not sure about the percentage of closing cost, but based on US closing costs it should be in the range you mentioned. If it would have sold we probably would have broken even, but we wouldn't have had to pay tax on capital gains since it would have been very minimal to none.

    • @mzhou2020
      @mzhou2020 Рік тому

      @@dreamlifeinMexico thanks for the clarification. I am thinking about purchasing a property in Mexico, that’s why I know these numbers. It doesn’t make sense to own property in Mexico for short period in my opinion because of the transaction cost, the amount of time it takes to buy and sell, etc. If you were to sell your Mexican property, can you do it on your own without a realtor?

  • @larabraver
    @larabraver 2 роки тому +1

    Best wishes, Landy!

  • @user-bc6ok1yh4s
    @user-bc6ok1yh4s 3 місяці тому +2

    Why don't you get brutally honest and admit that your real passion is making money. I'm 67 and retired, and I have never, ever heard someone say my passion is real estate. That's a very misleading statement.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  2 місяці тому

      No, you've probably just never done real estate, or done it we'll. I don't understand what your age or job status has to do with you thinking it lends your opinion credit. 🤷

  • @shawnashawna4360
    @shawnashawna4360 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your honesty

  • @timmaloney6441
    @timmaloney6441 Рік тому

    yes , I understand . Thanks for sharing your thoughts . off topic ; the fine Art Paintings on your wall are very exciting and original . Good Luck to you .

  • @miguellorca2382
    @miguellorca2382 Рік тому +13

    Lady u are in Mexico Spanish is the oficial language ok is just like u are in China and u don’t speak Chinese of course u won’t find a lot of people speaking English ok so what u guys shall have stay in Mexico for 6 months and that shall have know how the life in Mexico really is so stop complaining about Mexico !!

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      It's a fact and not a complain. So stop your complain.

    • @tinamama6954
      @tinamama6954 7 місяців тому

      ​@@dreamlifeinMexicoouch! 🤣😂🤩let em know Landy!

  • @odapty
    @odapty Рік тому +1

    Very good !! Your video is good to know your real reasons to leave
    Mexico !! You are very young to retire 👍🏼

  • @acajudi100
    @acajudi100 Рік тому +5

    I moved nin 2021 to Queretaro at 79 for the safety and being less expensive than the USA. You are nice people, so do what is best for you and your family.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      Thank you! Enjoy your life there! Take care!

    • @arabellalunkes4532
      @arabellalunkes4532 Рік тому

      Wondering if you had any health concerns d/t dust, elevation, etc? … like she mentioned about her child.

  • @giora01
    @giora01 Рік тому +1

    In all gated communities in Mexico have WhatsApp group, and there’s an administrator, if you pay your maintenance fees you should have talk to them and bring up your concerns!!! It seems to me you did the right thing to do!!! Getting out of Mexico looks like a win win for Mexico and you’ll!!!

    • @travelerawakenings8477
      @travelerawakenings8477 Рік тому

      Mexico doesn't need those type of people. I wish she will never come back

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for concernig where i choose to live. Have a good day!

  • @ceciliam.8493
    @ceciliam.8493 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @le_th_
    @le_th_ Рік тому

    New to your channel, and this was a very helpful video! Was looking at Queratero, but the real estate prices increased a couple of years ago and made it a poor investment choice for me.
    I lived in Houston many years ago (1990) just outside the loop near the Galeria (on Westheimer). I only lived there a year, but I really liked that area. I lived in Conroe as a child, & my aunt/uncle lived in Spring for 3 decades (my uncle was one of the architect-engineers who built The Woodlands back in the early 70s). Thinking of moving back to Houston, but I'm not sure what areas are the safest. Do you have any suggestions? I'm single, no children. I'm a native Texan, but do *not* want the typical Texas mega-mansion. Just looking for safe, vibrant neighborhoods, and wanting to avoid the major crime/drug areas. Thank you in advance~

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching our channel. We know suburbs like Sugarland, the woodlands, spring branch, cypress, Katy are safer areas. Heights are pretty trendy, but rents are also pretty high.

  • @cefux
    @cefux Рік тому +8

    I feel language was a really important part of your decision. However, you don't seem to speak good english yourself...curious

  • @amrayan614
    @amrayan614 8 місяців тому +1

    Soly you didn't like Qeletalo , come to Los Angeles and you will love it long time.

  • @jaderoyale-brown
    @jaderoyale-brown Рік тому

    This video came up on my timeline and I’m curious, are y’all still in Mexico at all because I see more recent ones where you are. No judgement.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому +1

      yeah we moved back to explore more.

    • @jaderoyale-brown
      @jaderoyale-brown Рік тому

      I wish y’all the best, I’m looking to travel to Mexico in 2024 and starting my research now.

  • @mex5341
    @mex5341 11 місяців тому +2

    mas chistoso video . que esperaban ?)

  • @VinnyBully
    @VinnyBully 8 місяців тому +4

    I feel sorry for your husband. 🤣

  • @odapty
    @odapty Рік тому +2

    I would love to live in Mexico but the safety is my concern 😔

  • @alejandromoreno5056
    @alejandromoreno5056 Рік тому

    5:50 😂😂😂
    thank you so much for this honest vlog. I really want to go to mexico but you're right, will I find something that I'm passionate about over there? maybe not 🤔
    also, it sounds like you just didn't fit in.

  • @Yuyayayu872
    @Yuyayayu872 4 місяці тому +4

    Interesting. So you left because you could not make money off of people's shelter. And you left the US because of the capitalistic society. Wow.

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  4 місяці тому

      that is an extremely simplistic view. it's called 12 reasons, but then again, when you make comments like "make money off other people's shelter," what's to be expected. SMH

  • @earthlycolorbrown6246
    @earthlycolorbrown6246 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for telling the truth!

  • @CesarGarcia-lt2hl
    @CesarGarcia-lt2hl 2 місяці тому +3

    You are in Mexico, Not in USA. Why the people have to speak English? You have to learn Spanish.

  • @ZanakinzMedia
    @ZanakinzMedia Рік тому +1

    What are these subtitles on her? It's butchered every spanish word she spoke lol.

  • @VinnyBully
    @VinnyBully 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow, and you think the USA is better, lol...

  • @javierespana2807
    @javierespana2807 4 місяці тому

    You are absolutely right about Real Estate in Mexico. MX needs to catch up with the tools to facilitate doing Real Estate business, like Agent certifications and licensing, property listing shared database (MLS) and Agents must be able to share commissions in order to speed up sales

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  4 місяці тому

      @javierespana2807 Yeah, it seems like it makes sense, but i guess for now this system works for them, but it can lead to shady and unethical practices, but that can happen anyways anywhere. It can be frustrating thought for people new to the way things work in Mexico as compared to their home country

  • @moreno-lh7ys
    @moreno-lh7ys Рік тому +1

    hola i do not think is mexico or your country of origin or houston i think you are lacking happiness find some happiness miss wherever you and your family end up

    • @dreamlifeinMexico
      @dreamlifeinMexico  Рік тому

      sure your life is 100% happy and all places are perfect without one dislike.lol

  • @earthlycolorbrown6246
    @earthlycolorbrown6246 6 місяців тому

    Pearland, Friendswood, Conroe, Jersey Village, and Sugarland or Fort Bend County areas are amazing in Houston, Texas expressly! The market is a bear right now and has been for quiye awhile!