My wife and have lived in Puerto Vallarta since January 2022. Every time we go back to the US, one of our first thoughts when we go back, “what are we going to eat.” The food in the US just seems like garbage now
We have a few local favorites that we try and go to when we're in particular cities, but we know exactly what you mean. Particularly fast food will make you sick if you haven't eaten it in a long time and your body realizes it's actually trash
@@nakho3550 They said Puerto Vallarta, not Puerto Rico. Even then, everything in Puerto Rico (food wise) is most definitely not widely available in the US.
I live in a very walkable neighborhood/city in Mexico and purposely don't have a car. I also use public transportation - bus, InDrive, taxi. Recently went to the US and rented a car. The driving! How normal to drive 35 minutes to meet friends to eat. 20 minutes to the dentist. 20 minutes different direction to the doctor. These are times without traffic/highway driving. It just struck me the amount of driving we do in the US on a daily basis that is just normal. Was glad to be back in my neighborhood, for sure! And yes, leaving the US it was like breaking up with a toxic ex. ;)
I have to say trying to get across Mexico City can be just as treacherous though. lol. But if you're in a self contained walkable neighborhood it's probably pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing!
@@seven_nine_nine_seven Agreed. Have been there trying to see the sights. Lots of long InDrive trips to get where we needed to go, but also lots and lots of walking!
I am Mexican, but what I have noticed about the large American cities is that many of them are designed for the car instead of the pedestrian, huge highways with many lanes, that in the end can bring problems with traffic, here in Mexico there are usually those problems but to a lesser extent, at most more congested cities are Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Puebla.
Hey people I am mexican and I have met black people in my city, they always tell me that they live in my city because we are friendly and in the US there are a lot of racism. I can just say that we also suffer racism when we go to the US because we have indigenous blood. But here in Mexico you are welcome my friends! If you dont want to live in USA then come to Mexico! 👍🏽💖
@@AngelChristinaaa You dont have to worry. Mexico is relatively safe. You should really worry if you are a drug dealer, plus most of the violence is related between them. "Americans" are top tourist who visit Mexico (15 millions) and is the largest immigrants in Mexico (more than 2 millions).
@@vienicestyles People are people. Most people are friendly and care about you. America is the most generous country in the world, even though it's had it's problems. I think America is done, with our politicians ruining it. Even trump can't fix it
I have lived in Mexico for 10 years, I am a US Navy veteran. I have done extensive motorcycle travel in Mexico, Central America and US, Canada. Some things you noticed immediately about Americans in America and in Mexico or Europe, they don't know anything about their country or anything, anywhere else. Don't know American history, Mexican history, Mexican culture or politics. There are thousands of affordable places in the US, just like many parts of Europe, people are screaming, kicking and fighting to avoid ghost town status!! Mexico is different, economy is booming and country is in a state of constant upward movement. If you go to Texas, Arkansas, W Virginia, Kentucky, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Illinois,ect. You will see once thriving places that are withering away.. thousands of homes and downtowns, boarded up, just no interest. Many places don't have a gas station, grocery store, place to get a haircut, car fixed,no school, nobody under 50 years old! You notice immediately in most of Mexico that people are making an effort to make where they live livable!! Big cities like Tijuana, Mexican City, Monterrey, Guadalajara,ect have all same stuff as anyplace in the world but regular Mexico, regular Mexicans are very relatable, friendly. Huge difference right now in Mexico and US.. almost no talk or politics or status and in the US that's all people talk about. In Mexico you see kids walking to school, people walking to church or to buy food..in the US we no longer walk anywhere for any reason..our schools look like LA freeways nationwide as kids are driven everywhere!! In Mexico many things are organic.. food and culture..a party consists of people, a family, friends sitting around talking, laughing enjoying a coffee or beer. Most things have little to no extensive planning, no fuss. In most of Mexico the workweek is 6 days per week, slightly shorter hours on Saturday. Minimum wage which is seldom observed or enforced is @$300 pesos per day..@$14 dollars,. most of the time it's less for labor. People of Mexico are humble and incredibly generous considering what they don't have..@38% of Mexico lives at or below poverty line.. some of the main differences you notice between Mexico and US, Mexicans are not nervous, paranoid, pretentious, pretending, political, busy to be busy. Mexicans don't think they know it all, everything they do and have is the best in the world, they are open minded. United States is a absolutely awesome country, we need to find our way again, stop with all the anger just because, stop w hate and division.. our entire country is in need of an emergency beer summit. It keeps the peace and neighborly vibe in Mexico, we should try it
Yes, it’s 50% more-to breathe- in the US. Period. On everything. I hope American immigrants appreciate the savings they experience and don’t argue fair prices in Mexico. Pay Mexicans fairly.❤
I disagree. That will push away tourists or immigrants. Poor people exist everywhere. Negotiate within reason. Don't get overcharged a price you'd pay in the usa it'll damper the experience to be scammed like that. Reward integrity.
Wow, the algorithm got me! 😂 Came across you two today and laughed along with your anecdotes. How cool that you get to live in México. I hope to live there in the near future with my husband and kids. He's originally from there. Every time we visit, I immediately feel at home and never want to leave. 🇲🇽❤️
Greetings from a brother in Queretaro. Been here three years. God Bless. Never moving back to the U.S. travel back every 6 months to see my kids. I never stay more than five days. I get out of there faster than a bat out of hell😅
One detail about visiting my family in the US are the oversized American flags in front of people's homes. On the surface they are showing their patriotism. On a deeper level many are stating they are MORE American than the neighbors that do not have the American flag in front of their homes. Its the political divisiveness that is exhausting at times. Another detail about the US is the high cost of groceries and restaurants, even fast food restaurants. Another detail are the trucks with Trump and American flags (often distorted versions of the American flag) driving obnoxiously down the streets. Everything is political in the country now. Its a deep breath of fresh air to live in Mexico.
The US appears to be at a big turning point in it's history. Some holes in the political system are being exposed and exploited. Hopefully it can get back to some sense of normalcy sooner rather than later.
@@seven_nine_nine_seven Sometimes I tell my Mexican wife that if the border regions in Mexico were safer there would be American expat communities all along the border from Matamoros to Tijuana. The cost of living in cheaper along the border and its possible to commute across the border to work. Many people already do that but not in mass that it makes the American news.
I feel the same way you felt, Jackie, about your return visit. I miss some members of my family, close friends, and churchmates. But, if I did not have 3 generations of me living in the US, I would not feel the need for a return visit. My heart goes out to others who constantly feel traumatized by having to live there.
You two make my heart happy! I first saw you in an interview you did on someone else's channel not too long -- I think --- after you moved to San Miguel. I loved your positive attitude in the interview ... and your joy. My husband, Jorge, our happy Golden Retriever Buddy, and I (Joseph ... but I go more by Jody) live in Querétaro and will celebrate three years of living here on December 9th of this year. We are retired elementary school teachers from Dallas, Texas. Tomorrow we plan to go to have breakfast at La Sirena Gorda in San Miguel -- a great restaurant with fantastic food and friendly staff. It is just a half a block from El Jardín. We live in Juriquilla (about 25 minutes north of downtown Querétaro), so we are only 50 minutes driving time to San Miguel. Congratulations on your UA-cam channels! La vida es buena. ~ Life is good. ¡Saludos! Jody Quillian (in Spanish my name is Pepe). 🙂
@@seven_nine_nine_seven You bet! Dallas is in my heart and soul - I lived there for 67 years! Living in Querétaro has been great! I haven’t missed Dallas, and I have never regretted moving to Mexico - quite the contrary! Jorge and I both speak Spanish which helps a lot. He is originally from Puebla. I started studying Spanish in Dallas when I was 10 years old because I wanted to have Mexican friends. :-) :-) Spanish is a major part of my life!
I thought my reply to y’all had gone through - evidently not. :-) What I said was that Dallas, Texas, is - and always will be - in my heart and soul (I lived there for 67 years before moving to Querétaro with Jorge in 2021), but I am very happy here and don’t miss Dallas nor do I regret moving to México. Jorge is originally from Puebla. I started studying Spanish in Dallas when I was 10 years old because I wanted to have Mexican friends. I ended up getting my Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Spanish and after teaching for 27 years, I retired in 2008 at age 54 and then in 2009 got my license as a Spanish English court interpreter. Spanish is a major part of my life. My husband Jorge and I will celebrate our 33rd anniversary the 15th of November. :-) ¡Saludos! Jody Quillian … a.k.a. Pepe :-)
Please stay on your SIDE of the border, gringos we're once loved, but today, we realized You want good climate, cheap food, but keeping your mindset and your voracious culture to destroy our ancient culture, please, los mexicanos are fed up of all of You already.
@@avemaria3673, I’m Mexican American married to a Mexican national for over 40 yrs. We treasure our time in Mexico when we visit & now we’re getting ready to return HOME. We are Mexico City natives. My husband had me living in Mexico the first few years of our marriage. He was a taxi driver in DF. We just want to come back home. ❤️🙏🌹
As a mexican, we do not judge people other than by how they behave, so race relations in the country are not even an issue. Everyone is welcomed in my country as long as they understand that they need to behave like adult human beings lmao.
That's what I've experienced, except when shopping at our major grocery stores...they watch us like crazy😧. Thanks so much for your kind words...VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
As a mexican living in Mexico i welcome every single foreigner that comes from any country to make a life here as long as you understand that Mexico came out from a 100 year corrupt hyper capitalism neoliberalism goverment 6 years ago and we do NOT want Mexico to become another toxic USA. We value humanity over profit or superficiality. We want a socialist driven goverment and fair and dignified living for EVERYONE including the poor and the sick. We can achieve capitalist goals through humanity. As long as you understand that welcome! If you come to take advantage of your power to feed your greed over the lives of others you WILL have problems here. Come live a peaceful respectful happy life, don't come to become a millionaire with corrupt toxic tactics or to take advantage of the locals. Don't build another housing crisis here, I promise you we will eventually get rid of the housing bubble that has been growing lately. We will pass laws that make it illegal for anyone, including Mexicans to profit from buying and selling real state and hopefully we will make it illegal to raise rent over a certain point. No one should ever profit corruptly from the 3 basic needs: Education, health and housing. Buy property for yourself, don't start buying property to flip them and get rich because we will get you in the near future if you do that. Let us ALL be happy together.
A thousand times THANK YOU for reminding people that covid isn't over. "We need to love each other a little bit more." HECK YES. And to add to the weirdness of visiting the US, there the are places where people will give you a hard time for wearing a mask, or even ban them. It's sociopathic. And yeah, the violence, and just...tension that you don't really know what kind of thing is going to happen at any given moment, or if someone's sudden public unhinge will be benign or dangerous (and I'm not limiting that to people with apparent mental health struggles; I mean...it seems like it's gotten worse over the last handful of years and any stranger seems potentially liable to unhinge). In San Miguel it feels like there's a general ethic of kindness and calm that makes me breathe deeper and trust public spaces more. Even if some people feel cranky or have issues or biases, there seems to be a norm where unless something grave or repetitively irritating is happening the better part of virtue is keeping it to yourself. Much unlike where I grew up in the northeast US, where keeping things to yourself was practically a vice, like you're not doing your job as a person unless you cuss someone out over parking or whatever. And, as you say, it's hard when all your beloveds are still there. Our grandkids are in the US; all our close friends; our history, etc. And they can't move here; they can barely visit. So I still get weepy when I come back-but it's because no one's invented a portal, not bcs I don't ultimately prefer living here. All that said, I'm coming from the angle of being a yt foreigner, and, as I think you addressed in some earlier episodes, a) a few Mexican friends here have said this is sometimes a facade bcs of tourism-industry pressures, and people (e.g. cops, business owners, neighbors) are often harsher to them than to anyone they assume is a tourist or foreign resident, and b) the way some of our fellow foreigners treat the Mexican folks whose country this actually is-a fact which many conveniently forget-can sometimes be as creepy as anything I've seen in the US, but in a different way; like people are just...embracing the role of economic colonizer instead of struggling with it. I see these attitudes on a lot of the fb groups and elsewhere, and wonder how tense life can be for Mexican Sanmiguelenses, or folks who moved here from other parts of the country to work in this town, when much of economic prosperity or survival depends on dealing with entitled weirdos.
Damn! As a Mexican. I'm amazed to hear this conversation. Jackie reminds me a lot to my ex mother in law. Same way to talk, (in spanish of course) same smile, very similar face, same expressions. She is a person really apreciated for me and I miss her. (not their daughter, she is a toxic person). This couple seem like good persons to me. Like a lot of families here in Mexico. (of course here in Mexico we have bad people too) Welcome to my country. Mi casa es su casa!
Don't advertise Mexico too much. Too many Americans coming. Making everything cost more for regular residents. Stay in USA, like Americans tell Mexicans
Hi!I just got back from Guadalajara at 1155 and I opened my bag and thee was a note from TSA saying they had inspected it. I had a saint statue in there and some books and mazapan for my sister. It happened once before about 15 years ago, only that time the note also said if something got broke I couldn't sue... sure enough they broke my plaque of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Im about to drive back to the US for work dang =/ wish i could stay in 🇲🇽 the good thing is im almost done building my house in Mexico thanks to the USA.
@@seven_nine_nine_seven I moved to Mexico City. The city with everything (in my opinion). No exaggeration. Best weather year round. Where do you guys live in Mexico?
@@seven_nine_nine_seven It was a nicer place back in the day before ALL the half year visitors moved in and bought up properties. It's still nice, but it's turning into places like Cabo, Tulum, and Cancun unfortunately. I lived in one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City (Roma Norte) and had to move recently due to the overwhelming amount of tourists there. It's really getting bad. They are destroying that neighborhood with noise, rudeness etc. The same stuff they do in the states. Hopefully your area doesn't end up as bad. Best regards.
Soi interesting that. you point out the Covid and sickness..I was planning my mom's annual trip that I take her on for her bday at the end of the month....I really wanted her to discover Mexico beyond Cancun so I was planning a Queretero-SMA trip. She won't get on a plane right now because Covid cases are rising (she's a nurse and is seeing increased hospitalizations for it). We decided on doing just a road trip for now to New Mexico mountains but I really wished she'd change her mind.
Uber leaving from an american airport is always crazy expensive because they tack on a tax for airport use. Its usually a lot less expensive getting dropped off because there is no tax on that.
Hi Eduardo. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. This comes up often here. There are about 20 countries in The America's (North and South) and I've only heard this reference when it comes to speaking about Mexico. Where does this come from? Canadians, Argentinians, Brazilians, etc...never call themselves American, to my knowledge. We appreciate you.😊
@@seven_nine_nine_seven Good evening, I believe it is more accurate to refer to the US as the United States not America. As you said there are several countries in the Americas so no one country should hold title to America. Thanks
@@seven_nine_nine_sevenHello! We all call ourselves Americans because that's the continent. Spanish settlers called themselves Americans and were later referred to as Americans in every Viceroyalty. The fact that you've only heard the term from Mexicans is pure coincidence but every Hispanic American use it.
I stepped in the algorithm bear trap! Love it! My wife and I plan to retire in Mexico in a few years. I’ll still be in my early 50’s. In the US, you have to work until you have one foot in the grave. That ain’t us! Plus, my dad was from Mexico and my wife’s mother was also so we both have lots of family down there. Can’t wait!
CLT to Rock Hill is 29 miles ( 35 min by Google MAps at 6 PM).. I could see 45 or 50 but not 70.. last time we came into CLT I took Lyft and it was 40.00 to go about 20 miles to Concord.
Just to let you , know Mexican are much Americans, a anyone living in the American continent, Mexico is in North , as European are call Europeans , no later want o they are from, The UsA is an other Country that conforms the American Continent
Ain't that the truth. Just watched a report on CBS Sunday Morning (or maybe on UA-cam, I forget) that talked about how Uber is now randomly paying some drivers less for the same trip in order to shave a few dollars off to increase their profits. It's ridiculous.
Hola 👋🏾👋🏾...fun!? What's there not to do😊. Where centrally located in Guanajuato, so Queretaro, Delores Hidalgo, San Luis Pitosi, Mexico City, etc...are a car ride/ETN away. We also have great art, museums, dining, and historical sites to visit! Where are you?
@@seven_nine_nine_seven I appreciate your response Yes, specially Mexico City has lots of museums 😅, all kinds. I’m glad you guys are living the good life here. Please take care of yourselves. And blessings to all
No matter where you live, the war is coming. We are about to experience something that we’ve never seen and everybody no matter where you are we’ll feel it.❤
Yall are preachin! Lyft and Uber is so expensive. Just for me to go 15min away from my house in the suburbs, most of the day, its a minimum of $22. In umerikkka you punished if you do not have a car.
@GokuMcDuck america is not a country. It's two continents and their tributary islands. The USA is a country but in its name it has the word "of" which should tell you that it's part of something bigger called America. Mexicans and latinos are the only real Americans. Everyone else came from Europe, Africa, or Asia. Apparently that includes the people we call "native americans ". According to the birth certificates, the latin americans are the only native americans. You're ignorant.
If this Con-Man wins in the United States. I am looking for Home or Condo in Puerto Vallarta. They really have nice Condo's on the beach. I know Mexico makes bank on Tourism alone and not just from the U.S. and Cananda alone, from all over the World.
Don't leave because of him, leave in spite of him. He's not the change agent alone. He's tapping into an existing mindset in the country. It doesn't die with him losing. Make the move because you want to, not because you feel forced to. It makes the move so much more enjoyable. I can speak from experience.
@@seven_nine_nine_seven If Kamala wins, I will stay in the U.S. I will buy a Vacation Home in Puerto Vallarta. OMG! just flew back it is so beautiful. They are building new Condo's right on the beach. They are absolutely stunning with balconies looking over the ocean. Way cheaper than L.A. and the O.C. in California.
Tell me you're 40+ without telling me your 40+ (Chris brining back "than a mug" slang). So, Jackie aka "Butterfly", next time you're getting transpo from the CLT airport get a taxi not an Uber. Uber always has a premium on airport transits. I've taken a few taxi's that were at least $20 cheaper than Uber. As always good conversation and giggles. 😊
4 years in Mexico and moving back soon for the birth of my granddaughter. Returning to a red state is my worst nightmare. We shall see. Make sure y'all vote 💙💙💙
I am Mexican, I have lived all my life here in México City.... BUT, but there is so many fucked up shit for us in our own country and some times you can't just take it anymore, for example, I haven't been able to get 200 dollars this month trying to work in anything that pays daily, the private industries are just shit, they pay shit, they want you working 10 - 12 hours a day for 6 days a week and when you try to get out of the system you just get fucked, right now I'm 37 years old, I worked all my life and got nothing to show for, and going half month without being able to get 200 dollars cause I don't want to be treated like a fucking slave is just shit
If you can't make $200 DLS in one month abad you're bilingual, I think it's time to sit and think about what your doing wrong. I work 40 hrs a week, M-F 4am to 12pm from home and make #1,800 DLS just speaking English. $200 dls isn't even the minimum salary for someone who works cashiering at the supermarket. Get out there and do something. Trust me you'll find a lot.
@@fccpaixao America is not for the weak, the problem is that Americans are weak. The percentage of Mexicans succeeding in the US is higher than the American born.
Think the Mexican Seafood tastes good and they don't have Soul food, Jamaican Cuisine,Ethiopia Cuisine,Tanzanian Cuisine,Mozambique Cuisine and Haitian Cuisine in Morelia Michoacan Mexico
Very true. Luckily we're both chefs so we can make the food we want to eat. There's a really good spot in Mexico City called Blaxicocina. It's definitely filling the gap for CDMX.
Remember Brothers and Sisters, We are living in satan's world so you MUST always stay alert and most important prayed up and seeking God's protection when you leave your house. Also Reminder We are fighting the final war between Good vs Evil and i will get a lot more dark aka evil so STAY CLOSE TO JESUS CHRIST Sincerity GOD's Angel and Warrior
If you were a mask, are you not wearing a mask? Nobody is exempt from sickness, diabetes for being overweight that can hurt you more than corona can. I’m just saying so. We gotta look at the whole picture.❤
We appreciate you taking time to watch! I hope you understand that colds, flus, and COVID are spread from person to person unlike diseases that are linked to weight. Let's love each other🙏🏾💕
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My wife and have lived in Puerto Vallarta since January 2022. Every time we go back to the US, one of our first thoughts when we go back, “what are we going to eat.” The food in the US just seems like garbage now
We have a few local favorites that we try and go to when we're in particular cities, but we know exactly what you mean. Particularly fast food will make you sick if you haven't eaten it in a long time and your body realizes it's actually trash
finally someone understands me, the latino food in boston is so bad specially the mexican food.
You guys are so dramatic. Everything available in Puerto Rico is available in the US.
Nice area. Nice tourist area. Nice people.
@@nakho3550 They said Puerto Vallarta, not Puerto Rico. Even then, everything in Puerto Rico (food wise) is most definitely not widely available in the US.
I live in a very walkable neighborhood/city in Mexico and purposely don't have a car. I also use public transportation - bus, InDrive, taxi. Recently went to the US and rented a car. The driving! How normal to drive 35 minutes to meet friends to eat. 20 minutes to the dentist. 20 minutes different direction to the doctor. These are times without traffic/highway driving. It just struck me the amount of driving we do in the US on a daily basis that is just normal. Was glad to be back in my neighborhood, for sure!
And yes, leaving the US it was like breaking up with a toxic ex. ;)
I have to say trying to get across Mexico City can be just as treacherous though. lol. But if you're in a self contained walkable neighborhood it's probably pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing!
@@seven_nine_nine_seven Agreed. Have been there trying to see the sights. Lots of long InDrive trips to get where we needed to go, but also lots and lots of walking!
I am Mexican, but what I have noticed about the large American cities is that many of them are designed for the car instead of the pedestrian, huge highways with many lanes, that in the end can bring problems with traffic, here in Mexico there are usually those problems but to a lesser extent, at most more congested cities are Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Puebla.
US is a toxic bitter ex indeed, still charging and trying to get me back
@@j0rgesinand Merida
Hey people I am mexican and I have met black people in my city, they always tell me that they live in my city because we are friendly and in the US there are a lot of racism. I can just say that we also suffer racism when we go to the US because we have indigenous blood. But here in Mexico you are welcome my friends! If you dont want to live in USA then come to Mexico! 👍🏽💖
Thank you so much!
I would love to explore but am afraid of cartels violence. Cuz that’s what our media tells us about Mexico
@@AngelChristinaaa
You dont have to worry. Mexico is relatively safe. You should really worry if you are a drug dealer, plus most of the violence is related between them.
"Americans" are top tourist who visit Mexico (15 millions) and is the largest immigrants in Mexico (more than 2 millions).
💖 💖 💖. I’m leaving Amerikkka too.
@@vienicestyles People are people. Most people are friendly and care about you. America is the most generous country in the world, even though it's had it's problems. I think America is done, with our politicians ruining it. Even trump can't fix it
I have lived in Mexico for 10 years, I am a US Navy veteran. I have done extensive motorcycle travel in Mexico, Central America and US, Canada.
Some things you noticed immediately about Americans in America and in Mexico or Europe, they don't know anything about their country or anything, anywhere else. Don't know American history, Mexican history, Mexican culture or politics.
There are thousands of affordable places in the US, just like many parts of Europe, people are screaming, kicking and fighting to avoid ghost town status!! Mexico is different, economy is booming and country is in a state of constant upward movement. If you go to Texas, Arkansas, W Virginia, Kentucky, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Illinois,ect. You will see once thriving places that are withering away.. thousands of homes and downtowns, boarded up, just no interest. Many places don't have a gas station, grocery store, place to get a haircut, car fixed,no school, nobody under 50 years old! You notice immediately in most of Mexico that people are making an effort to make where they live livable!! Big cities like Tijuana, Mexican City, Monterrey, Guadalajara,ect have all same stuff as anyplace in the world but regular Mexico, regular Mexicans are very relatable, friendly. Huge difference right now in Mexico and US.. almost no talk or politics or status and in the US that's all people talk about. In Mexico you see kids walking to school, people walking to church or to buy food..in the US we no longer walk anywhere for any reason..our schools look like LA freeways nationwide as kids are driven everywhere!! In Mexico many things are organic.. food and culture..a party consists of people, a family, friends sitting around talking, laughing enjoying a coffee or beer. Most things have little to no extensive planning, no fuss. In most of Mexico the workweek is 6 days per week, slightly shorter hours on Saturday. Minimum wage which is seldom observed or enforced is @$300 pesos per day..@$14 dollars,. most of the time it's less for labor. People of Mexico are humble and incredibly generous considering what they don't have..@38% of Mexico lives at or below poverty line.. some of the main differences you notice between Mexico and US, Mexicans are not nervous, paranoid, pretentious, pretending, political, busy to be busy. Mexicans don't think they know it all, everything they do and have is the best in the world, they are open minded. United States is a absolutely awesome country, we need to find our way again, stop with all the anger just because, stop w hate and division.. our entire country is in need of an emergency beer summit. It keeps the peace and neighborly vibe in Mexico, we should try it
Everything you sed is so true, I agree 100%, I hope you are doing great in Mexico 🇲🇽.
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Greed. Marketing. Brainwashed. Individuality. Racism. Bank interest. Corrupted credit score system.
Gracias por tus palabras hacia mi país México, espero seas muy feliz en México!
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Yes, it’s 50% more-to breathe- in the US. Period. On everything. I hope American immigrants appreciate the savings they experience and don’t argue fair prices in Mexico. Pay Mexicans fairly.❤
Agreed
I disagree. That will push away tourists or immigrants. Poor people exist everywhere. Negotiate within reason. Don't get overcharged a price you'd pay in the usa it'll damper the experience to be scammed like that. Reward integrity.
Wow, the algorithm got me! 😂 Came across you two today and laughed along with your anecdotes. How cool that you get to live in México. I hope to live there in the near future with my husband and kids. He's originally from there. Every time we visit, I immediately feel at home and never want to leave. 🇲🇽❤️
Welcome aboard! The algorithm is finally doing some good in the world.
Greetings from a brother in Queretaro. Been here three years. God Bless. Never moving back to the U.S. travel back every 6 months to see my kids. I never stay more than five days. I get out of there faster than a bat out of hell😅
Haha. I can definitely relate with not wanting to overstay my welcome in the US.
Same! Every time I visit more than a week, I’m irritated 😂
God bless you guys, enjoy your time in Mexico
One detail about visiting my family in the US are the oversized American flags in front of people's homes. On the surface they are showing their patriotism. On a deeper level many are stating they are MORE American than the neighbors that do not have the American flag in front of their homes. Its the political divisiveness that is exhausting at times. Another detail about the US is the high cost of groceries and restaurants, even fast food restaurants. Another detail are the trucks with Trump and American flags (often distorted versions of the American flag) driving obnoxiously down the streets. Everything is political in the country now. Its a deep breath of fresh air to live in Mexico.
The US appears to be at a big turning point in it's history. Some holes in the political system are being exposed and exploited. Hopefully it can get back to some sense of normalcy sooner rather than later.
@@seven_nine_nine_seven Sometimes I tell my Mexican wife that if the border regions in Mexico were safer there would be American expat communities all along the border from Matamoros to Tijuana. The cost of living in cheaper along the border and its possible to commute across the border to work. Many people already do that but not in mass that it makes the American news.
Absolutely!
The only americans are rhe copper colured peoples found here by the invaders.
How u gonna fight over a stolen identity
It’s plain racist those giant flags usually come with tRump garbage.
Thank you for calling me in and recognizing me. So glad to be a part of Seven Nine Nine Seven family! :)
Our pleasure! We always take care of family
I feel the same way you felt, Jackie, about your return visit. I miss some members of my family, close friends, and churchmates. But, if I did not have 3 generations of me living in the US, I would not feel the need for a return visit. My heart goes out to others who constantly feel traumatized by having to live there.
It's also a class thing. Foreigners experience a different Mexico than the average Mexican.
That's so true. I experienced better treatment in South Africa as an American, than Indigenous Africans😢
@@seven_nine_nine_seven yup. Similar for me in Colombia and Europe in general. American privilege is a thing.
You two make my heart happy! I first saw you in an interview you did on someone else's channel not too long -- I think --- after you moved to San Miguel. I loved your positive attitude in the interview ... and your joy. My husband, Jorge, our happy Golden Retriever Buddy, and I (Joseph ... but I go more by Jody) live in Querétaro and will celebrate three years of living here on December 9th of this year. We are retired elementary school teachers from Dallas, Texas. Tomorrow we plan to go to have breakfast at La Sirena Gorda in San Miguel -- a great restaurant with fantastic food and friendly staff. It is just a half a block from El Jardín. We live in Juriquilla (about 25 minutes north of downtown Querétaro), so we are only 50 minutes driving time to San Miguel. Congratulations on your UA-cam channels! La vida es buena. ~ Life is good. ¡Saludos! Jody Quillian (in Spanish my name is Pepe). 🙂
So glad you're loving your life here. Thanks so much for watching and sharing your story.
@@seven_nine_nine_seven You bet! Dallas is in my heart and soul - I lived there for 67 years! Living in Querétaro has been great! I haven’t missed Dallas, and I have never regretted moving to Mexico - quite the contrary! Jorge and I both speak Spanish which helps a lot. He is originally from Puebla. I started studying Spanish in Dallas when I was 10 years old because I wanted to have Mexican friends. :-) :-) Spanish is a major part of my life!
I thought my reply to y’all had gone through - evidently not. :-) What I said was that Dallas, Texas, is - and always will be - in my heart and soul (I lived there for 67 years before moving to Querétaro with Jorge in 2021), but I am very happy here and don’t miss Dallas nor do I regret moving to México. Jorge is originally from Puebla. I started studying Spanish in Dallas when I was 10 years old because I wanted to have Mexican friends. I ended up getting my Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Spanish and after teaching for 27 years, I retired in 2008 at age 54 and then in 2009 got my license as a Spanish English court interpreter. Spanish is a major part of my life. My husband Jorge and I will celebrate our 33rd anniversary the 15th of November. :-) ¡Saludos! Jody Quillian … a.k.a. Pepe :-)
Congratulations on the anniversary!!
I just want to say hi! , good conversation, very helpfully for spanish speakers to educate their hear, regards from Monterrey, México.
Thanks for watching
I enjoyed the conversation! We’re planning on moving to Mexico within the next year as empty nesters. I can’t wait!
Have fun!
Please stay on your SIDE of the border, gringos we're once loved, but today, we realized You want good climate, cheap food, but keeping your mindset and your voracious culture to destroy our ancient culture, please, los mexicanos are fed up of all of You already.
@@avemaria3673, I’m Mexican American married to a Mexican national for over 40 yrs. We treasure our time in Mexico when we visit & now we’re getting ready to return HOME. We are Mexico City natives. My husband had me living in Mexico the first few years of our marriage. He was a taxi driver in DF. We just want to come back home. ❤️🙏🌹
We welcome you with open arms welcome homev
As a mexican, we do not judge people other than by how they behave, so race relations in the country are not even an issue. Everyone is welcomed in my country as long as they understand that they need to behave like adult human beings lmao.
That's what I've experienced, except when shopping at our major grocery stores...they watch us like crazy😧. Thanks so much for your kind words...VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽
As a mexican living in Mexico i welcome every single foreigner that comes from any country to make a life here as long as you understand that Mexico came out from a 100 year corrupt hyper capitalism neoliberalism goverment 6 years ago and we do NOT want Mexico to become another toxic USA. We value humanity over profit or superficiality. We want a socialist driven goverment and fair and dignified living for EVERYONE including the poor and the sick. We can achieve capitalist goals through humanity.
As long as you understand that welcome! If you come to take advantage of your power to feed your greed over the lives of others you WILL have problems here. Come live a peaceful respectful happy life, don't come to become a millionaire with corrupt toxic tactics or to take advantage of the locals. Don't build another housing crisis here, I promise you we will eventually get rid of the housing bubble that has been growing lately. We will pass laws that make it illegal for anyone, including Mexicans to profit from buying and selling real state and hopefully we will make it illegal to raise rent over a certain point. No one should ever profit corruptly from the 3 basic needs: Education, health and housing. Buy property for yourself, don't start buying property to flip them and get rich because we will get you in the near future if you do that.
Let us ALL be happy together.
We appreciate your kind words. We are very conscious to make sure that we're giving as much as we are taking. Keep watching 😊
I love this post and totally agree ❤
I could sit and listen to them for HOURS! They have the best chemistry, the best conversations. Oh, to be a guest at one of their dinner parties!
Oh you're too kind! And dinner parties are in the works!
A thousand times THANK YOU for reminding people that covid isn't over. "We need to love each other a little bit more." HECK YES. And to add to the weirdness of visiting the US, there the are places where people will give you a hard time for wearing a mask, or even ban them. It's sociopathic.
And yeah, the violence, and just...tension that you don't really know what kind of thing is going to happen at any given moment, or if someone's sudden public unhinge will be benign or dangerous (and I'm not limiting that to people with apparent mental health struggles; I mean...it seems like it's gotten worse over the last handful of years and any stranger seems potentially liable to unhinge). In San Miguel it feels like there's a general ethic of kindness and calm that makes me breathe deeper and trust public spaces more. Even if some people feel cranky or have issues or biases, there seems to be a norm where unless something grave or repetitively irritating is happening the better part of virtue is keeping it to yourself. Much unlike where I grew up in the northeast US, where keeping things to yourself was practically a vice, like you're not doing your job as a person unless you cuss someone out over parking or whatever.
And, as you say, it's hard when all your beloveds are still there. Our grandkids are in the US; all our close friends; our history, etc. And they can't move here; they can barely visit. So I still get weepy when I come back-but it's because no one's invented a portal, not bcs I don't ultimately prefer living here.
All that said, I'm coming from the angle of being a yt foreigner, and, as I think you addressed in some earlier episodes, a) a few Mexican friends here have said this is sometimes a facade bcs of tourism-industry pressures, and people (e.g. cops, business owners, neighbors) are often harsher to them than to anyone they assume is a tourist or foreign resident, and b) the way some of our fellow foreigners treat the Mexican folks whose country this actually is-a fact which many conveniently forget-can sometimes be as creepy as anything I've seen in the US, but in a different way; like people are just...embracing the role of economic colonizer instead of struggling with it. I see these attitudes on a lot of the fb groups and elsewhere, and wonder how tense life can be for Mexican Sanmiguelenses, or folks who moved here from other parts of the country to work in this town, when much of economic prosperity or survival depends on dealing with entitled weirdos.
You just dropped a truth bomb with all of that. Thanks for sharing.
Damn! As a Mexican. I'm amazed to hear this conversation. Jackie reminds me a lot to my ex mother in law. Same way to talk, (in spanish of course) same smile, very similar face, same expressions. She is a person really apreciated for me and I miss her. (not their daughter, she is a toxic person).
This couple seem like good persons to me. Like a lot of families here in Mexico. (of course here in Mexico we have bad people too)
Welcome to my country. Mi casa es su casa!
Thank you so much for the welcome. We consider it a privilege to be here and hope to make our time here fruitful
I lived down there for a while when my husband was alive. For the most part I really liked it, especially the people.
Hi there 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾... thanks so much for sharing. Praying that all's well 🙏🏾❤️🩹
Don't advertise Mexico too much. Too many Americans coming. Making everything cost more for regular residents. Stay in USA, like Americans tell Mexicans
This is a hard subject to tackle...let's love each other better 💕
Exactly that. Stay in US. Especially if white. Don't come to mexico
The job of the goverment is to regulate prices to stop unfair practices, everyone should live wherever they want.
Me hiciste reir.😊
be nice, relax!
Awesome lady. Welcome to my country!
Thank you! 😃
What a lovely couple and loved your perspective.
Thank you so much!
Hi!I just got back from Guadalajara at 1155 and I opened my bag and thee was a note from TSA saying they had inspected it. I had a saint statue in there and some books and mazapan for my sister. It happened once before about 15 years ago, only that time the note also said if something got broke I couldn't sue... sure enough they broke my plaque of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Grrrrrrr 🥵
That's terrible. I'm so sorry.
keeping our rent prices high every year please keep coming
This is a problem everywhere 😢
Ayyyye, merch! Felicidades!
Gracias!
Im about to drive back to the US for work dang =/ wish i could stay in 🇲🇽 the good thing is im almost done building my house in Mexico thanks to the USA.
We understand, going back is a challenge, praying for your safety 🙏🏾 Congratulations on your new 🏠
Hola Chris y Jacki! I was born in 1957 and graduated in 1975. Or 5775.... Just saying. Mucha suerte la hermosa Ensenada!
Haha! We found another one! Thanks for watching.
I left the USA in 2018, almost 7 years ago and have no desire to go back there to live.
Wow!! 7 years!! Do you mind if I ask where you moved to...and thanks for sharing 😊
@@seven_nine_nine_seven I moved to Mexico City. The city with everything (in my opinion). No exaggeration. Best weather year round. Where do you guys live in Mexico?
We're in San Miguel de Allende @@GlobalAdventurer
@@seven_nine_nine_seven It was a nicer place back in the day before ALL the half year visitors moved in and bought up properties.
It's still nice, but it's turning into places like Cabo, Tulum, and Cancun unfortunately.
I lived in one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City (Roma Norte) and had to move recently due to the overwhelming amount of tourists there. It's really getting bad. They are destroying that neighborhood with noise, rudeness etc. The same stuff they do in the states.
Hopefully your area doesn't end up as bad.
Best regards.
Soi interesting that. you point out the Covid and sickness..I was planning my mom's annual trip that I take her on for her bday at the end of the month....I really wanted her to discover Mexico beyond Cancun so I was planning a Queretero-SMA trip. She won't get on a plane right now because Covid cases are rising (she's a nurse and is seeing increased hospitalizations for it). We decided on doing just a road trip for now to New Mexico mountains but I really wished she'd change her mind.
It's basically yet another thing to watch out for in cold and flu season. Stay masked up and immunized if you choose.
Uber leaving from an american airport is always crazy expensive because they tack on a tax for airport use. Its usually a lot less expensive getting dropped off because there is no tax on that.
Thanks for the info!
You guys are the best couple ever❤
Thank you so much!
México is America. In fact it is north America
Hi Eduardo. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. This comes up often here. There are about 20 countries in The America's (North and South) and I've only heard this reference when it comes to speaking about Mexico. Where does this come from? Canadians, Argentinians, Brazilians, etc...never call themselves American, to my knowledge. We appreciate you.😊
@@seven_nine_nine_seven Good evening, I believe it is more accurate to refer to the US as the United States not America. As you said there are several countries in the Americas so no one country should hold title to America. Thanks
@@seven_nine_nine_sevenHello! We all call ourselves Americans because that's the continent. Spanish settlers called themselves Americans and were later referred to as Americans in every Viceroyalty. The fact that you've only heard the term from Mexicans is pure coincidence but every Hispanic American use it.
I’m Glad for this girl ❤ thank for like mexico 🎉
Thanks so much for watching!!
Welcome to Mexico guys,I hope you stay here forever if you choose to make Mexico your home
❤❤❤ thanks so much. It's really beautiful here...and the culture is so rich. We hope you continue to watch😊
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Las ndjds que hay que leer.
I stepped in the algorithm bear trap! Love it! My wife and I plan to retire in Mexico in a few years. I’ll still be in my early 50’s. In the US, you have to work until you have one foot in the grave. That ain’t us! Plus, my dad was from Mexico and my wife’s mother was also so we both have lots of family down there. Can’t wait!
How exciting! It's a blessing to be able to retire while you're still young and kickin' 😅. We hope you keep watching 😊
Yes that’s the hardest 😢saying good bye to family and friends.
Too true 😢
CLT to Rock Hill is 29 miles ( 35 min by Google MAps at 6 PM).. I could see 45 or 50 but not 70.. last time we came into CLT I took Lyft and it was 40.00 to go about 20 miles to Concord.
It's ridiculous.
Just to let you , know Mexican are much Americans, a anyone living in the American continent, Mexico is in North , as European are call Europeans , no later want o they are from, The UsA is an other Country that conforms the American Continent
Hi Ms. Massey. You are 100% correct, it's a habit we have when referring to the US. Charge my head not my heart...❤
Uber makes ALL THE MONEY. NOT THE DRIVER.
Ain't that the truth. Just watched a report on CBS Sunday Morning (or maybe on UA-cam, I forget) that talked about how Uber is now randomly paying some drivers less for the same trip in order to shave a few dollars off to increase their profits. It's ridiculous.
That's why always tip them half or more of what the total fare is.
@@GlobalAdventurer not my job to tip more than half, are you crazy? when I'm already being charged $35 for a 15 minute ride? Jokes.
@@Dallas3212 I live in Mexico and tipping half of $5-10 USD (total rate) isn't that much.
@@GlobalAdventurer Oh; I thought you meant tip that in the US!!
Wow !
I like your Chanel
Just out of curiosity, what do you do for fun in Mexico?
I’m Mexican too
Hola 👋🏾👋🏾...fun!? What's there not to do😊. Where centrally located in Guanajuato, so Queretaro, Delores Hidalgo, San Luis Pitosi, Mexico City, etc...are a car ride/ETN away. We also have great art, museums, dining, and historical sites to visit! Where are you?
@@seven_nine_nine_seven
I appreciate your response
Yes, specially Mexico City has lots of museums 😅, all kinds.
I’m glad you guys are living the good life here.
Please take care of yourselves.
And blessings to all
Many United statians comming to mexico 🤔. Seems to be dangerous for mexico if we remember texas and california once part of Mexico
Thanks for sharing 😊
True
Yeah, the white ones 😂. You’ll be fine with the black folks! 🖤
No matter where you live, the war is coming. We are about to experience something that we’ve never seen and everybody no matter where you are we’ll feel it.❤
Agreed, praying for us all🙏🏾💕
Mental illness is serious in the US. I've seen public nudity on the streets of San Francisco.
Unfortunately, help can be hard to get for many people.
Welcome to Mexico my friends
Muchas gracias ☺️🙏🏾
Yall are preachin! Lyft and Uber is so expensive. Just for me to go 15min away from my house in the suburbs, most of the day, its a minimum of $22. In umerikkka you punished if you do not have a car.
Guys, correct me if I'm wrong, aren't Mexicans also Americans?🤔
No they are not. USA only América lol
Mexico is in the 'America's'
@GokuMcDuck america is not a country. It's two continents and their tributary islands. The USA is a country but in its name it has the word "of" which should tell you that it's part of something bigger called America. Mexicans and latinos are the only real Americans. Everyone else came from Europe, Africa, or Asia. Apparently that includes the people we call "native americans ". According to the birth certificates, the latin americans are the only native americans. You're ignorant.
Good video and can’t wait to expatriate
Come on down! Haha
Lord have mercy. America is charging us premium and it aint even premium smh
We know!! Praying for you 🙏🏾. Thanks so much for watching 😁
Nothing better than street food.
They say to look for carts/trucks with older women...they're more careful with what they eat😅
If this Con-Man wins in the United States. I am looking for Home or Condo in Puerto Vallarta. They really have nice Condo's on the beach. I know Mexico makes bank on Tourism alone and not just from the U.S. and Cananda alone, from all over the World.
Don't leave because of him, leave in spite of him. He's not the change agent alone. He's tapping into an existing mindset in the country. It doesn't die with him losing. Make the move because you want to, not because you feel forced to. It makes the move so much more enjoyable. I can speak from experience.
@@seven_nine_nine_seven If Kamala wins, I will stay in the U.S. I will buy a Vacation Home in Puerto Vallarta. OMG! just flew back it is so beautiful. They are building new Condo's right on the beach. They are absolutely stunning with balconies looking over the ocean. Way cheaper than L.A. and the O.C. in California.
Tell me you're 40+ without telling me your 40+ (Chris brining back "than a mug" slang). So, Jackie aka "Butterfly", next time you're getting transpo from the CLT airport get a taxi not an Uber. Uber always has a premium on airport transits. I've taken a few taxi's that were at least $20 cheaper than Uber. As always good conversation and giggles. 😊
Old folks unite like a mug! Lol. The taxi is a good tip
Uber and fees are around 42 to 48 percent.
Ya'll are so adorable. I just found you all and I will have to go back and watch more. Great shooting and information.
Thanks so much!
Google search said that Uber gets25% on average.
Labor costs are higher in the US.
4 years in Mexico and moving back soon for the birth of my granddaughter. Returning to a red state is my worst nightmare. We shall see. Make sure y'all vote 💙💙💙
You better believe it! We're not going back.
I’m a Mexican American from California living in Michigan (a super red state) and people here are LOCO
In other words, you are ok with inflation? You are ok with the Govt giving away money to other countries?
I am Mexican, I have lived all my life here in México City.... BUT, but there is so many fucked up shit for us in our own country and some times you can't just take it anymore, for example, I haven't been able to get 200 dollars this month trying to work in anything that pays daily, the private industries are just shit, they pay shit, they want you working 10 - 12 hours a day for 6 days a week and when you try to get out of the system you just get fucked, right now I'm 37 years old, I worked all my life and got nothing to show for, and going half month without being able to get 200 dollars cause I don't want to be treated like a fucking slave is just shit
If you can't make $200 DLS in one month abad you're bilingual, I think it's time to sit and think about what your doing wrong. I work 40 hrs a week, M-F 4am to 12pm from home and make #1,800 DLS just speaking English. $200 dls isn't even the minimum salary for someone who works cashiering at the supermarket. Get out there and do something. Trust me you'll find a lot.
Tus pinches traumas no me importan. 😂😂😂😂
En tijuana, MI Hermana se gana faciel unos $100 todos los dias cortando pelo en los sobre ruedas.
Driver takes around 60 cents per mile, minus, gas, taxes, wear and tear and miscellaneous, not good, you are pretty much driving for free.
America is not for the weak. This country is extremely challenging in so many ways, but you can dare to dream and they can come true
So true. We hope you enjoyed our show and continue to watch ❤
@@fccpaixao America is not for the weak, the problem is that Americans are weak.
The percentage of Mexicans succeeding in the US is higher than the American born.
The driver gets $1 per mile from pickup to dropoff
Think the Mexican Seafood tastes good and they don't have Soul food, Jamaican Cuisine,Ethiopia Cuisine,Tanzanian Cuisine,Mozambique Cuisine and Haitian Cuisine in Morelia Michoacan Mexico
Thanks for the info
My family is from that area and I would never live there due to violence
@@luisvilla799 In the US they have more gunshots in schools,stores,streets the violence is everywhere and the outrage never end
@@luisvilla799morelia is safe it more towards tierra caliente
I hope you make pesos instead of dollars here in Mexico because if you don't, then all your complains are not valid.
We make both. Thanks for taking time with us 😌
That was sice den a mug ayeee that's old DC lingo if you do not understand than you ain't from DC mo👍
I see you young!
Umm no thanks. I rather stay in the U.S
Mexico needs some good Soul Food gastronomia and restaurants.
😊😊😋😋
Very true. Luckily we're both chefs so we can make the food we want to eat. There's a really good spot in Mexico City called Blaxicocina. It's definitely filling the gap for CDMX.
pork free.
Remember Brothers and Sisters,
We are living in satan's world so you MUST always stay alert and most important prayed up and seeking God's protection when you leave your house.
Also
Reminder
We are fighting the final war between Good vs Evil and i will get a lot more dark aka evil so STAY CLOSE TO JESUS CHRIST
Sincerity
GOD's Angel and Warrior
Amen y amen
If you were a mask, are you not wearing a mask? Nobody is exempt from sickness, diabetes for being overweight that can hurt you more than corona can. I’m just saying so. We gotta look at the whole picture.❤
We appreciate you taking time to watch! I hope you understand that colds, flus, and COVID are spread from person to person unlike diseases that are linked to weight. Let's love each other🙏🏾💕