I traveled many great cities in many countries, for me Mexico City has everything, history, food, culture, weather, great people, modern places, cosmo, tradition, museums, etc...
I've lived in Mexico for 11 years. Took covid to get me to finally visit CDMX..I fell in love with the place!!! Been about 10 x in 2 years. It's so amazing, got to be 1 of my favourite cities in the world...yes the world!! It's big but the main areas are all walkable.
Lived in CDMX from 2018 - 2020, and really used to loved it. Thankfully caught the tail end of some of the glory years. However, I moved out when the influx of remote corporate workers all decided to take advantage of new WFH policies and the entire online working world flocked to Mexico mid 2020. Local Mexicans attitudes towards foreigners are increasingly on the downturn, remote workers from NYC, California, Toronto, etc are increasingly driving prices up and overpaying absurd amounts for rent, not bothering to learn spanish, and just generally ruining the culture that I love. Sad to see.
Funny that your comment didn't get a like from the video creator because you are quite right. What bothers me the most is they not having any interest in assimilating into México but rather are content with developing self contained communities that expect to be catered to.
I disagree with your conclusion. I also came here in 2018 and I'm still here. I hear so much talk about hoards of foreigners moving here and changing the dynamic. I think this is a sensational assumption. This city is way too big to be changed in any way by present day migration trends. I have barely noticed any changes caused by foreigners moving here after 2020.
I rent two apartments in hot spots in the city (Polanco and Granada) and I've no idea where you get the info that foreigners have increased prices in the city. That is absolutely FALSE. Indeed, since 2020 the prices drove down because of pandemic and are still far from recovering or being in its highest point. No offense but is pure sensationalism!
@@carlthompson8914 El cambio no se ve de la noche a la mañana, pero definitivamente los extranjeros deberían adaptarse a la cultura, al idioma del país donde residen y no alrevez
You learned how to write English Hope your accent is more prevalent Ukraine will beat the low-life cockroach Hitler wanna be Putin Amo mucho las Rusas y Ucranianas Tengo muchas amigas de ambos países en Santa Monica California USA 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇦
Hola Irina q gusto q conozcas a Alina ,de hecho quería recomendarle q te buscará para ayudarla a comprar apartamento seguro y no tan caro ,un saludo ,Dios cuide tu camino y el de tu familia 😀
Love Mexico City, I've been there three times. People are very nice, and friendly. The architecture and food are incredible. So many great destinations at an affordable price. : )
Its really great to hear your thoughts in Mexico. Sadly, I lived in Texas most of my life but never visited Mexico. I hope I can changed that soon and maybe in a distant future I would consider retiring there. Thanks for another wonderful travel series! Cheers!
The real state prices vary a lot from district to district. I would recommend you to look in other places than la Roma/Condesa, such as Narvarte or del Valle, there are also safe neighborhoods, cafes and restaurants, good public transport but with more locals
I am seriously considering living in Mexico for the rest of my life, everything in Mexico fits with what I want in a country, friendly people awesome culture, and the best thing of all, my girlfriend, I can't describe how much she does for me, and how much her positivity means to me, it makes me feel a lot happier, my love for her grows daily, I understand her, she understands me, she is one of the most amazing people I've ever met, she really makes me feel better in life, she also realizes that I am different from other guys she dated, which in this case, is very good, I found my soulmate, the love of my life, and I found that in you Karla, I love you so so much
Mexico also has very good doctors and dentists who are 1/5th the cost of those in USA. And it's easier to get to then Thailand which also has excellent docs and dentists. I could spend an entire year (or more) just visiting the various Mayan ruins. Thanks for your review.
I agree that safety is a huge deciding factor when it came to selecting a home base in Mexico. I settled on Merida 2 years ago but I absolutely love Mexico City. I try to visit there often and hope to spend more time there this year. The weather is so much better than Merida where it came get extremely hot or lots of rain for a big chunk of the year. I would love to buy a condo in CDMX. But Merida is home base since it's way more safer for a single woman like me.
@@AlinaMcleod it's a lovely city and great home base for sure. The only down side is the summer heat around May but this year wasn't too bad. It's already rainy season and has cooled off tremendously. Hope you can make it down to visit!
Places to see in Mexico City>Xochimilco, Anthropology museum, Ballet Folklorico, Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Zona Rosa and a great restaurant called Hacienda de Los Morelos. If you are thinking about relocating to Mexico City consider it has a higher potential for large earthquakes since the city is built over an old lake.
I recommend Curitiba, it has everything and with your looks, you would blend in very well with the people of Ukrainian decent and/or German, italian, Portuguese etc. A lot of people speak English here as there are a lot of English schools. In your video on Curitiba, you didn't visit the historic area in the centre or any of the excellent shopping centres we have here.
Harriet and I have been to Mexico City many times. It has its pros and cons. We love it every time we visit. Spending more time there can help you make the right choice Alina, follow your gut and heart. You are a very intelligent person that will make the right decision. Harriet and I can learn from you. Thank you so much for taking Harriet and I along this journey. Sending you lots of love💗💗 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond. Va.
I hope you’re checking out Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. It’s by far the safest city in Mexico and you can find some great rents depending on the neighborhoods you’re in. There is a significant digital nomad community here + you can surf 🏄♂️
We just spent a couple of weeks in Mexico City, and absolutely loved it! We are also searching for a permanent home as expats, and are currently travelling in Turkey. After that we are heading to SE Asia, where as you said in the video, there are permanent residency visa issues. One country that does have permanent residency options is Taiwan - have you ever considered it? It is as safe in many ways as Japan, and is high on our list.
6:40 you felt. Now you’re talking! YOU felt. That's subjective. People feel different about the same thing. That's why we have STATISTICS and ways to anylise it. What you feel it's not a representation of reality. Pretty simple.
Well a person should consider both. Statistics have to be very specific of what is the crime for, what areas, what motives etc. There's countries where tourists are specifically targeted and others where it's primarily amongst gangs. I'm saying that I didn't feel to be a primary target in CDMX as I did in other cities in LATM. There's also a very strong police presence in Mexico City in the tourist populated areas, so if you're ok with staying in those specific areas, especially during the day time, it's unlikely anything too serious is going to happen to you.
@@AlinaMcleod OK, I agree with you. But sometimes when there is no police or there are few policemen, it means that nothing happens in that area. Canada is a good exemple. Another one is "Morro de São Paulo" which was, recently, considered one of the best 'beaches' in the world or "Praia do Forte". Both are close to Salvador, the first capital of Brazil. Although Salvador has problems like most big cities in Brazil and you have to be smart, the surrounding areas are quite safe, there are police stations, but you won´t see policemen walking around. In order to see that you need to check the statistics(types of crime) and talk to people. BOTH are important! Not feel it. "Morro de São Paulo" is far safer than Cancun. There is no need to have policeman holding war guns to make you feel safe. As well as many parts of Brazil you have visited. There are huge differences between cities and neighborhood in the country. By the way, did you know that, officially, the chance of having your cellphone robbed or stolen in Rio(the capital) is 1 in 120 thousand? And the chance of dying during natural birth in Canada is around 4 in 100 thounsand? The change of being killed during a robbery in Rio is 1 in 60 millions? Of course that living in Rio and being exposed everyday you gotta be smart in order to make the chances get lower. I mean, lots of places you visited during your trip in Brazil you were much safer than you can imagine. "BOTH! Not feel it." Sometimes 'police' means "Something happens here" Got it?
Thank you for this. How did you find the air quality there? I have read conflicting reports about it the air still being very polluted, or not so bad. Thank you for your experiences about this.
Great video, and great points about cdmx which I love. It's a city that never runs out of things to see and do plus being centrally located is easy to get away to a lot of other areas around. Regarding areas to live, focusing on the expats communities is more expensive, but if you check other areas around this areas you may find better and cheaper options and still not far away like Del Valle, Juarez neighborhoods. You do need to spend more time in the city especially if you're looking to buy. But glad you enjoy cdmx and hopefully we get to see more of you around Mexico. Greetings from Jalisco, and the best for was coming ahead!🙏✌
How is air pollution in Mexico City? I met a person and she said that it has gotten way too polluted. This was over 5 yrs ago and wanted your opinion. Thanks.
To be honest I found it alright. You can see some smogginess in the air sometimes but compared to some other places I’ve been it wasn’t that noticeable. The higher elevation makes it a bit harder to breathe when doing something high intensity though.
MOST DEFINITELY visit LA MEXICANA park in the Santa Fe area, while you're there hit santa fe, Garden or Patio santa fe malls. Take an uber/didi/Beat/ early since its 35-45 min away from the central mx city. It's pretty much another city within greater mx city.
I stayed in the Polanco area and it was great. I felt completely safe and there is a great park (Chapultepec) with great museums. A ton of great restaurants, shops, etc.
Hello Alina...it is very difficult task to compare big cities in the World with pros and cons...and congratulations doing that!.....Sometimes, economically speaking for example, it is fun comparing Macdonalds price in big cities to check cost of live...but you are doing well also comparing hotel/room prices.....About your another comment, besides being handsome person....instead of comparing hamburger prices ....it is fun also to compare in the youtube channels the weather girls in the TV broadcast in the different countries and may be you will reach your own conclusions...Check the wether girls from Brazil and Mexico, Argentina, Peru for example...may be you will have some notions about cultures and you will be suprised about pre-conceived countries being conservative or not...Have a good journey around the World.
Alina, very nice ..., well done I too think about spending half of the year outside of USA. My choice is now Tenerife or south of Portugal ... Looking forward to your next ... Cancun is beautiful ...
As a Mexican I apologize for the attitude of some men. We are not all like that. my country is wonderful and this should not be an obstacle.The new generations are changing that. Greetings.
@harry m hernandez. Harry you dont need to apologize for that. Thats the culture in Mexico if she feels uncortable theres other pkaces in the world to go visit or live in. As mexicans we shouldnt apologize for something like that just because she felt unconfortable like if cdmx is the only one in the world with that behavior. Thats all over the world we are humans and as mexicans we are not to here to please foreigners with that kind of isues.
Gosh sakes, Alina! Have you ever considered the Dallas-Ft. Worth area in Texas, USA? Especially north of Dallas? Do you realize that this city has all the modern amenities and new apartments you could want? So many restaurants! Tex-Mex culture and decency, respect, for all. Tons of women in business. Low crime rate. An enormous and highly efficient international airport (DFW), used as a connections hub by many airlines and with a range to Asia, Europe, South and Central America, Canada - it is centrally located- you can get to almost anywhere from here! The state of Texas has NO state income tax, only sales and property taxes - for a young person who is renting an apartment, you do not see the tax. If you don’t buy much, you don’t pay much tax. Seems fair that only those who have the money and spend it are the ones who pay the tax (here where I am is 8.25%). If you own a home, property taxes have increased this year, primarily because single family dwellings are in such demand and market prices increasing, because people are migrating to the Midwest of USA away from coastal cities east and west. Some well known companies are relocating their headquarters to the area and to other cities in Texas. If you crave beaches, Texas has a very long coastline with the Gulf of Mexico, and you can travel along the Gulf Coastline into other states and enjoy the beaches there too (especially like the crystalline blue water around Seaside Florida). In a large metropolitan area, like Dallas, you could find employment as a spokesperson or interviewer for a television station or work in other media - if you ever got tired of winging it on your own - and you’d be a welcome celeb for the area - you look like a fashionable and authentic Texas gal, fit right in! The winters are very mild and mostly sunny - average temp about 45 F for high. Occasionally we hit a rare low of 10 F for a day, and snow for a couple of days that melts off in about 3 days. Ice occasionally. Nothing like the middle of Sask. However, our summers can get HOT - 90s F for highs, occasional 103 days (stay inside mainly with AC), and 70s early morning and overnight. Hottest time of year is late September and October; cooling starts in November. I would not locate along Gulf Coast, necessarily, due to seasonal risk of hurricanes. Dallas area is pretty ideal, if you can deal with the summer sizzle at times - nothing you haven’t experienced already hiking in Central America. Wish you could take a visit here. So much to explore.
@@AlinaMcleod OK, do visit some of our beautiful places, if you can (like Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, beaches along the Gulf, Lighthouse tours along Pacific, etc.). I’m not sure what your objections are about the nation. Since 9/11 happened, security concerns made airport clearances, and immigration concerns very tough. It got to be tense and anxious for a long while, and there may still be remnants of that attitude in practice at times. Generally speaking, people are friendly and helpful, and there are plenty of small town places with homegrown feel, just as there are big cities with heart and others not - just as in Canada. I do love the appearance of the mountains around Banff in Alberta, CAN. Just beautiful! Home is where you feel welcomed and appreciated, safe and integrated. Wherever you choose, I wish these things for you. Thank you for reading my comments, and the reply! Personally, you’re awesome, and deserving of our accolades for bravery, intellect and enthusiasm!
Hay muchas zonas al sur de departamentos más barato y buenas zonas, yo vivo al sur por Sixflags y al centro voy casi 2 veces al año 🤭🤭🤭 por qué aquí en el sur tenemos todo hasta cabañas, río y muchos árboles 😇
Hi! love your videos. I´m mexican and i think Poland, Greece, or Lituania would be great countries for you. Also many mexicans live in Polanco and Roma, not all the locals live in Tepito, but i get your point. Best wishes!! Also Merida could be a great place to live, if you don´t mind the hot weather in summer.
@@darkxxking that comment is true! They automatically assume they are Foreigner, when Will they learn that we are a nationality and not a race, we are a melting pot and I' ve seen videos from other travelers to México city that certain áreas like Polanco hace only foreigners ,( they assume that because they are white) but Guess again...they are as mexican as anyone in other parts of the city and that is both hilarious and ignorant about the diversity of this great country.
Nice video! I am looking for such a place to live as you are. I have been all over Europe, Cuenca, Iceland, Albania, etc. I am now in Tbilisi. I love it - I could live here. Close to Europe and Asia, incredible nature and hiking, super affordable. best of luck! Stay safe! JP
Great video thanks for sharing. Just wondering what neighborhood you were interested in. Also, do you still feel out of place in places like condesa, Roma and Polanco? Mexico City has a significant Jewish and euro-descendant population in these areas so I don’t think you would stick out too much there, compared to tepito or other places around the historic center where people are more indigenous leaning.
Thank you Alina, for your efforts creating these travel videos. As a recent subscriber, I find them very interesting and informative. I've visited Ukraine many times, and only discovered your channel because of the Ukrainian connection, and the joint videos you made with Taya. Anyway, I've recently moved to Panama and wonder if this country is on your radar for a future visit? I find Panama has many good qualities like natural beauty, safety, lower cost, and very friendly people. Hope that one day you will visit and make a video or two from here.
@@AlinaMcleodThanks for replying. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience living elsewhere in Central America. I'd assume that Panama and Costa Rica are more expensive than the rest of the countries which lie between Mexico and Colombia, because they're also the two most prosperous countries with the best infrastructure in Central America, and therefore with the most ex-pats as well. My personal experience is that it's considerably less expensive to live in Panama than in the US or Canada, and quite a bit less than the Caribbean Islands, where everything must be shipped in. Anyway, not trying to twist your arm, but I enjoy your videos and hope to one day get your take on Panama as well. I understand that you already have lots of plans for the foreseeable future, so I wish you good luck and safe travels. I'll continue to watch your videos with great interest.
I haven't heard you talk like this since you were in Thailand. You must really like it. On another note, I've never seen that photo of you in the white blouse and hat. Cute and hot at the same time. It reminds me of old pin-up illustrations from the 40's and 50's. LOL
@@giovannydiaz3934 well, then u should Not even bother traveling at all then! And this applies to any country, if you’re gonna believe everything sponsored media say, then you should better turn on the tv and stay home watching movies!! But, if you wanna know the real face of countries, and not believe what the simpsons or family guy have to say, then travel and experience it yourself. That is literally what travelling is all about.
@@giovannydiaz3934 the word dangerous you just said, apply very good to the Latin country you're coming from and looks like you're only know where you live and the place where you work !!
@@enriquelassala4471 some people can't accept the fact that Mexico is a referent in Latin America and the world... in culture , turism , economy , music etc etc and of course Mexico city is a world class city ... Good day Enrique .. bye
Alina, you gotta hit Puebla, Mexico. The people there are more friendly and caring compared to other places in Mexico. Also more laid back and safe maybe like Japan. Check it out before leaving the country. Keep keeping it real.
Hey Alina, By any chance are you currently in India? Saw some one today on Delhi Airport and has very striking similarity with you, so just thought to check in with you. stay safe.
Te recomiendo que busques departamento en colonias como la Del Valle, Narvarte, Del Carmen. Son más alejadas del centro pero te aseguro que más económicas que Condesa y mucho más seguras que la Lagunilla. Saludos!
Have you been to Texas? Same Gulf of Mexico and mix of cultures with lower cost of living and more security. You can buy a decent house for $200,000 only blocks from the beach. Fly to Houston, then head south to the coast.
Alina before when I saw your videos in Ukraine, I wanted you to come to visit Mexico, now you surprise me with this news, may God grant you to find a safe and not so expensive apartment, tc 😀
Hi Alina, good to see you have enjoyed Mexico City. The only other place that I have heard about Western women getting so pestered by men is in Italy. But I haven't been there for over 15 years, so I don't know if it's changed. BTW, do people ever ask you if you come from Minnesota?
Aline, good night. I really and truly want to ask you if you consider living in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro as a nomad worker? And, if you Answer is no, just tell us why you would not consider doing so. I am Brazilian and I am interested in comparing the pros and cons of living in these two Brazilian huge urban areas compared to others world major hubs. If you could comment on about that, it would be humbly enlightening to me. Txs.
For sure. I really loved Rio for many reasons, primarily the stunning landscape, beaches, laid back sort of lifestyle. Sao Paulo was nice too but it didn't really leave a strong enough impression that I'd want to spend a lot of time there. Love visiting both cities, but I wouldn't consider them long term for the safety aspect, English isn't as widely spoken as I'd like and it's also very long flights to both North America and Europe (main places I'd be going). Out of all the places I went to in Brazil, I think Florianopolis was the most livable city for what I'd be looking for, quite safe, stunning nature and still has good amenities. But sadly it would be even a longer journey to try and get anywhere else in the world.
3-hour flight to L.A. and Asia is yours. 2-hour flight to Houston or Atlanta and Europe's all yours (In addition to the 2 nonstop routes from Mexico City itself to Asia and 8 to Europe). Not bad I think.
Hey, question to you. If you were looking to purchase an apartment there, could you get a mortgage for that? Being a DN and all. It'd be cool if you talked about this in a vid. Thanks.
I love Phuket because of its cheap, warm weather and beautiful beaches. That said Thailand is a great choice. Besides there are many Canadian expat leaving there. Good luck.
Travelling from Argentina to Canada and SE Asia would be nuts, but she would be more comfortable since there are many Russians and Ukrainians moving there and the population is very European.
Hello Alina and thank you very much for this beautiful video. I have never been to Mexico City, so that it is very difficult to give advice on this, but if you feel that this could be a nice city to live in, you should follow your feelings. This is my opinion. Moreover this huge metropolis must be very affordable in comparison to other destinations but equally beautiful and this is undoubtedely a big plus but it is also important to consider the security level of this country which is lower than Canada.
Similar in certain ways being huge metropolises. CDMX is definitely very influenced by USA companies though. Almost feels like you're in the USA when you can get delivery from Walmart, Shake Shack and Olive Garden lol.
@@AlinaMcleod I was surprised to hear how agressive the catcalling and staring level are in CDMX. I remember two mexican female friends saying they felt much more free in Sao Paulo than CDMX because of that. It's so messed-up how this kind of harrasment impacts how you perceive your security. Anyway, CDMX seems like an amazing place to visit and live. Such a rich culture, architecture and history entangled with this cosmopolitan feeling. I would add the history as a comparison with Sao Paulo, which is a much younger city. I will keep watching you videos 😊 I definetely have CDMX in my travel list!
@@carolinafd yes. I mexican and I have to say that CDMX is crowdly, so much people. And my dream is travel to Brazil, and of course I have to learn portugues of Brazil. Sorry for my low level english.
Such a large city and it has diversity which I like! I think your living quarters are simply divine and practical and you are safe which is most important. A place to call "home" is needed for such a stage in life as you have to come to now and maybe this is it? Could be! 😘💙
Totally agree with everything here. I lived in Mexico City for two years and dreamed of relocating there. It's affordable to live but, yeah, flat prices in La Roma, La Condesa, Polanco are crazy to buy now. I totally agree that in these type of areas you can feel totally safe but in the end, I decided not to relocate there forever; when I lived there in 2010-2012 only the north of the country was particularly dangerous and gradually over time the violence is spreading to more areas. If you're talking about buying houses and setting down routes, you'd really have to ask yourself how sure you can be that these areas will be as safe in 5 years and go from there
Totally agree with this. I lived in CDMX 2010 - 2011 and had always wanted to make some money, buy an apartment in La Roma and then move back. But things have changed, properties have gone from $100k to much, much more and as you say, I would not feel comfortable investing in Mexican real estate because violence isn't concentrated in the north as it was previously and there are no guarantees that CDMX will remain (relatively) safe
Alina, I would rent abroad and own in your own country or USA or Western Europe only because you will have stable law and stable currency on your side. I would try in Europe, Lisbon, north Valencia to get closer to Barcelona airport or Malaga or if you want to try france Montpellier.
Hello Aline. I watched some videos, specially the ones in Brazil, where i lived for 15 years before coming to Canada. I just like to say something, before you decide where to stay as base, to visit Portugal. 3rd safest country in the world and full of English-speaking people specially in the south place called Algarve. I am really sorry for what happened to you in Colombia. Cheers from Vancouver Canada
I am also thinking about making CDMX sort of second home or a home base. So, so glad to hear your thoughts on this subject and would like to hear more if you have information on this subject. 😁
mexico city is the only city where i really felt insecure about the security of my girlfriend when we went out, there was so many mens who were really unrespectfull and stare at my girlfriend even when i saw them. i've been in a lot of citys in mexico and none of them makes me feel in that way. i think you will be fine cause i know many friends (wemens) who live in mexico city alone and every thing its fine. i dont know what is going on in mexico city that theres a lot of perverts.
A lot of great info Alina. Learned a lot. Currently trying to plan a trip to Ireland for this fall. Have you been to Ireland or is it one of your European destinations that you want to visit? Looking forward to your videos from Cancun. Thanks for this video and as always stay safe and well.
Welcome to Mexico ALINA. Fortunate the citizens of Mexico City to have you. The bad news is that I don't think you're leaving this town single. Surely a handsome and rich Mexican will propose to marry you (that's how we are). For now, ENJOY MEXICO
I think there are better places to settle in Mexico than Mexico city, for example Puebla, which is not very far from Mexico City and is even more peaceful. But there is another place that not many mention and it's Chapala, It's a town established on the shores of Lake Chapala, it has the second most stable weather in the world, and it's English friendly to, there are to many Americans and Canadians (but must of them retired old people), is so peaceful place, and is to near to Guadalajara city, the second most important city in Mexico and to cosmopolitan to.
I have never been to Mexico City. I always love my time in Europe-feel very comfortable there. Perhaps you would like Lisbon (low cost of living and great weather) or Prague (team up with Bald & Bankrupt 😉). You would have a lot of long and expensive plane rides from Southeast Asia.
You should consider Panama City, Panama as well. A very modern, safe and centrally located city in Latin America. It is the Hong Kong of the West. I lived there in 2009, it was fantastic!!
@@AlinaMcleod Yes its not as economical as Mexico, However, it does have some very good tax advantages and fairly liberal requirements for expats who want to live there. It is a big/small city with about one million people. They use the US $ and you can drink the water. (The US helped with their infrastructure when they owned the Panama Canal for over 100 years.) The city even has a central park with a jungle and a zoo near the Canal. There is a new subway system as well. You can also live in the mountains in the Boquete area which is where most expats live. There are amazing islands, beaches, historical sites, open air restaurants, brew pubs, casinos, etc. FYI - The NYC airports were charging up to $28 for a Sam Adams, so you can't judge a country by their airport prices!!
I traveled many great cities in many countries, for me Mexico City has everything, history, food, culture, weather, great people, modern places, cosmo, tradition, museums, etc...
Very true!
Same here, can’t wait to visit again.
I've lived in Mexico for 11 years. Took covid to get me to finally visit CDMX..I fell in love with the place!!! Been about 10 x in 2 years. It's so amazing, got to be 1 of my favourite cities in the world...yes the world!! It's big but the main areas are all walkable.
Lived in CDMX from 2018 - 2020, and really used to loved it. Thankfully caught the tail end of some of the glory years. However, I moved out when the influx of remote corporate workers all decided to take advantage of new WFH policies and the entire online working world flocked to Mexico mid 2020. Local Mexicans attitudes towards foreigners are increasingly on the downturn, remote workers from NYC, California, Toronto, etc are increasingly driving prices up and overpaying absurd amounts for rent, not bothering to learn spanish, and just generally ruining the culture that I love. Sad to see.
Funny that your comment didn't get a like from the video creator because you are quite right. What bothers me the most is they not having any interest in assimilating into México but rather are content with developing self contained communities that expect to be catered to.
I disagree with your conclusion. I also came here in 2018 and I'm still here. I hear so much talk about hoards of foreigners moving here and changing the dynamic. I think this is a sensational assumption. This city is way too big to be changed in any way by present day migration trends. I have barely noticed any changes caused by foreigners moving here after 2020.
I rent two apartments in hot spots in the city (Polanco and Granada) and I've no idea where you get the info that foreigners have increased prices in the city. That is absolutely FALSE. Indeed, since 2020 the prices drove down because of pandemic and are still far from recovering or being in its highest point. No offense but is pure sensationalism!
@@carlthompson8914 El cambio no se ve de la noche a la mañana, pero definitivamente los extranjeros deberían adaptarse a la cultura, al idioma del país donde residen y no alrevez
what other mexican cities can you recommend?
Alina, bienvenida a la CDMX - my favorite city (after Kyiv 😁). Excited to watch more videos from you about Mexico 😍
You learned how to write English Hope your accent is more prevalent Ukraine will beat the low-life cockroach Hitler wanna be Putin Amo mucho las Rusas y Ucranianas Tengo muchas amigas de ambos países en Santa Monica California USA 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇨🇦
Hola Irina q gusto q conozcas a Alina ,de hecho quería recomendarle q te buscará para ayudarla a comprar apartamento seguro y no tan caro ,un saludo ,Dios cuide tu camino y el de tu familia 😀
Yes!!! Absolutely loved my time here 😁❤️
Hello!! Alina & Iryna Слава Украине! 💛💙💛💙💛💙
La hermosa Iryna aquí está 🙋
Love Mexico City, I've been there three times. People are very nice, and friendly. The architecture and food are incredible. So many great destinations at an affordable price. : )
Its really great to hear your thoughts in Mexico. Sadly, I lived in Texas most of my life but never visited Mexico. I hope I can changed that soon and maybe in a distant future I would consider retiring there. Thanks for another wonderful travel series! Cheers!
Just visit it’ll open up your views and 99% chance you’ll love the weather, food, and experience!
The real state prices vary a lot from district to district. I would recommend you to look in other places than la Roma/Condesa, such as Narvarte or del Valle, there are also safe neighborhoods, cafes and restaurants, good public transport but with more locals
I am seriously considering living in Mexico for the rest of my life, everything in Mexico fits with what I want in a country, friendly people awesome culture, and the best thing of all, my girlfriend, I can't describe how much she does for me, and how much her positivity means to me, it makes me feel a lot happier, my love for her grows daily, I understand her, she understands me, she is one of the most amazing people I've ever met, she really makes me feel better in life, she also realizes that I am different from other guys she dated, which in this case, is very good, I found my soulmate, the love of my life, and I found that in you Karla, I love you so so much
🤷Does she cook for you?
How much does she weigh?🤔
🧏A word of advice, try to cut down on the simping, or you will not last.
It’s always good to join with you Alina. Enjoy MX. City! Greetings from YYC where Spring is arriving!
Mexico also has very good doctors and dentists who are 1/5th the cost of those in USA. And it's easier to get to then Thailand which also has excellent docs and dentists. I could spend an entire year (or more) just visiting the various Mayan ruins. Thanks for your review.
I agree that safety is a huge deciding factor when it came to selecting a home base in Mexico. I settled on Merida 2 years ago but I absolutely love Mexico City. I try to visit there often and hope to spend more time there this year. The weather is so much better than Merida where it came get extremely hot or lots of rain for a big chunk of the year. I would love to buy a condo in CDMX. But Merida is home base since it's way more safer for a single woman like me.
Definitely want to check out Merida sometime!
@@AlinaMcleod it's a lovely city and great home base for sure. The only down side is the summer heat around May but this year wasn't too bad. It's already rainy season and has cooled off tremendously. Hope you can make it down to visit!
I've also heard that about the weather in Guanajuato, nice an cool.😎
Does CDMX stand for Mexico City? Ciudad de Mexico?
Places to see in Mexico City>Xochimilco, Anthropology museum, Ballet Folklorico, Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Zona Rosa and a great restaurant called Hacienda de Los Morelos. If you are thinking about relocating to Mexico City consider it has a higher potential for large earthquakes since the city is built over an old lake.
Santiago de Queretero is a beautiful city. Loved CDMX too.
I recommend Curitiba, it has everything and with your looks, you would blend in very well with the people of Ukrainian decent and/or German, italian, Portuguese etc. A lot of people speak English here as there are a lot of English schools. In your video on Curitiba, you didn't visit the historic area in the centre or any of the excellent shopping centres we have here.
Harriet and I have been to Mexico City many times. It has its pros and cons. We love it every time we visit. Spending more time there can help you make the right choice Alina, follow your gut and heart. You are a very intelligent person that will make the right decision. Harriet and I can learn from you. Thank you so much for taking Harriet and I along this journey. Sending you lots of love💗💗 Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond. Va.
Aw thank you to all 3 of you! :)
Alina I really love you
I hope you’re checking out Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit. It’s by far the safest city in Mexico and you can find some great rents depending on the neighborhoods you’re in. There is a significant digital nomad community here + you can surf 🏄♂️
nothing to do there
We just spent a couple of weeks in Mexico City, and absolutely loved it! We are also searching for a permanent home as expats, and are currently travelling in Turkey. After that we are heading to SE Asia, where as you said in the video, there are permanent residency visa issues. One country that does have permanent residency options is Taiwan - have you ever considered it? It is as safe in many ways as Japan, and is high on our list.
Very cool! No, didn’t know that Taiwan is PR friendly. Will have to check it out.
6:40 you felt. Now you’re talking! YOU felt. That's
subjective. People feel different about the same thing. That's why we have STATISTICS and ways to anylise it. What you feel it's not a representation of reality. Pretty simple.
Well a person should consider both. Statistics have to be very specific of what is the crime for, what areas, what motives etc. There's countries where tourists are specifically targeted and others where it's primarily amongst gangs. I'm saying that I didn't feel to be a primary target in CDMX as I did in other cities in LATM. There's also a very strong police presence in Mexico City in the tourist populated areas, so if you're ok with staying in those specific areas, especially during the day time, it's unlikely anything too serious is going to happen to you.
@@AlinaMcleod OK, I agree with you. But sometimes when there is no police or there are few policemen, it means that nothing happens in that area.
Canada is a good exemple. Another one is "Morro de São Paulo" which was, recently, considered one of the best 'beaches' in the world or "Praia do Forte". Both are close to Salvador, the first capital of Brazil. Although Salvador has problems like most big cities in Brazil and you have to be smart, the surrounding areas are quite safe, there are police stations, but you won´t see policemen walking around.
In order to see that you need to check the statistics(types of crime) and talk to people. BOTH are important! Not feel it.
"Morro de São Paulo" is far safer than Cancun. There is no need to have policeman holding war guns to make you feel safe.
As well as many parts of Brazil you have visited. There are huge differences between cities and neighborhood in the country.
By the way, did you know that, officially, the chance of having your cellphone robbed or stolen in Rio(the capital) is 1 in 120 thousand? And the chance of dying during natural birth in Canada is around 4 in 100 thounsand? The change of being killed during a robbery in Rio is 1 in 60 millions? Of course that living in Rio and being exposed everyday you gotta be smart in order to make the chances get lower. I mean, lots of places you visited during your trip in Brazil you were much safer than you can imagine.
"BOTH! Not feel it."
Sometimes 'police' means "Something happens here" Got it?
Thank you so much Alina Mcloed.
Thank you for this. How did you find the air quality there? I have read conflicting reports about it the air still being very polluted, or not so bad. Thank you for your experiences about this.
Great video, and great points about cdmx which I love. It's a city that never runs out of things to see and do plus being centrally located is easy to get away to a lot of other areas around. Regarding areas to live, focusing on the expats communities is more expensive, but if you check other areas around this areas you may find better and cheaper options and still not far away like Del Valle, Juarez neighborhoods. You do need to spend more time in the city especially if you're looking to buy. But glad you enjoy cdmx and hopefully we get to see more of you around Mexico. Greetings from Jalisco, and the best for was coming ahead!🙏✌
Thank you!
@@AlinaMcleod Por nada, my pleasure. Hasta pronto✌
How is air pollution in Mexico City? I met a person and she said that it has gotten way too polluted. This was over 5 yrs ago and wanted your opinion. Thanks.
To be honest I found it alright. You can see some smogginess in the air sometimes but compared to some other places I’ve been it wasn’t that noticeable. The higher elevation makes it a bit harder to breathe when doing something high intensity though.
MOST DEFINITELY visit LA MEXICANA park in the Santa Fe area, while you're there hit santa fe, Garden or Patio santa fe malls. Take an uber/didi/Beat/ early since its 35-45 min away from the central mx city. It's pretty much another city within greater mx city.
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When you say slow paced? The first thing came to mind is it like Saskatchewan?
I stayed in the Polanco area and it was great. I felt completely safe and there is a great park (Chapultepec) with great museums. A ton of great restaurants, shops, etc.
Hello Alina...it is very difficult task to compare big cities in the World with pros and cons...and congratulations doing that!.....Sometimes, economically speaking for example, it is fun comparing Macdonalds price in big cities to check cost of live...but you are doing well also comparing hotel/room prices.....About your another comment, besides being handsome person....instead of comparing hamburger prices ....it is fun also to compare in the youtube channels the weather girls in the TV broadcast in the different countries and may be you will reach your own conclusions...Check the wether girls from Brazil and Mexico, Argentina, Peru for example...may be you will have some notions about cultures and you will be suprised about pre-conceived countries being conservative or not...Have a good journey around the World.
Alina, very nice ..., well done
I too think about spending half of the year outside of USA. My choice is now Tenerife or south of Portugal ... Looking forward to your next ... Cancun is beautiful ...
YOU HAD BEEN DRESSED VERY ELEGANT TO EXPRESS YOURSELF PROPERLY ABOUT YOUR BELIVES AND YOUR AND YOUR DESIRES RELATED TO MEXICO
As a Mexican I apologize for the attitude of some men. We are not all like that. my country is wonderful and this should not be an obstacle.The new generations are changing that. Greetings.
@harry m hernandez. Harry you dont need to apologize for that. Thats the culture in Mexico if she feels uncortable theres other pkaces in the world to go visit or live in. As mexicans we shouldnt apologize for something like that just because she felt unconfortable like if cdmx is the only one in the world with that behavior. Thats all over the world we are humans and as mexicans we are not to here to please foreigners with that kind of isues.
Guanajuato City is a MUST visit, it’s very beautiful and magical and I hope you get to check it out! ❤️
Gosh sakes, Alina! Have you ever considered the Dallas-Ft. Worth area in Texas, USA? Especially north of Dallas? Do you realize that this city has all the modern amenities and new apartments you could want? So many restaurants! Tex-Mex culture and decency, respect, for all. Tons of women in business. Low crime rate. An enormous and highly efficient international airport (DFW), used as a connections hub by many airlines and with a range to Asia, Europe, South and Central America, Canada - it is centrally located- you can get to almost anywhere from here! The state of Texas has NO state income tax, only sales and property taxes - for a young person who is renting an apartment, you do not see the tax. If you don’t buy much, you don’t pay much tax. Seems fair that only those who have the money and spend it are the ones who pay the tax (here where I am is 8.25%). If you own a home, property taxes have increased this year, primarily because single family dwellings are in such demand and market prices increasing, because people are migrating to the Midwest of USA away from coastal cities east and west. Some well known companies are relocating their headquarters to the area and to other cities in Texas. If you crave beaches, Texas has a very long coastline with the Gulf of Mexico, and you can travel along the Gulf Coastline into other states and enjoy the beaches there too (especially like the crystalline blue water around Seaside Florida). In a large metropolitan area, like Dallas, you could find employment as a spokesperson or interviewer for a television station or work in other media - if you ever got tired of winging it on your own - and you’d be a welcome celeb for the area - you look like a fashionable and authentic Texas gal, fit right in! The winters are very mild and mostly sunny - average temp about 45 F for high. Occasionally we hit a rare low of 10 F for a day, and snow for a couple of days that melts off in about 3 days. Ice occasionally. Nothing like the middle of Sask. However, our summers can get HOT - 90s F for highs, occasional 103 days (stay inside mainly with AC), and 70s early morning and overnight. Hottest time of year is late September and October; cooling starts in November. I would not locate along Gulf Coast, necessarily, due to seasonal risk of hurricanes. Dallas area is pretty ideal, if you can deal with the summer sizzle at times - nothing you haven’t experienced already hiking in Central America. Wish you could take a visit here. So much to explore.
I would love to visit USA but I would not live there. Canada is a much better fit for me even if it has higher taxes.
@@AlinaMcleod OK, do visit some of our beautiful places, if you can (like Rocky Mountains, Grand Canyon, beaches along the Gulf, Lighthouse tours along Pacific, etc.). I’m not sure what your objections are about the nation. Since 9/11 happened, security concerns made airport clearances, and immigration concerns very tough. It got to be tense and anxious for a long while, and there may still be remnants of that attitude in practice at times. Generally speaking, people are friendly and helpful, and there are plenty of small town places with homegrown feel, just as there are big cities with heart and others not - just as in Canada. I do love the appearance of the mountains around Banff in Alberta, CAN. Just beautiful! Home is where you feel welcomed and appreciated, safe and integrated. Wherever you choose, I wish these things for you. Thank you for reading my comments, and the reply! Personally, you’re awesome, and deserving of our accolades for bravery, intellect and enthusiasm!
As usual you give a thoughtful assessment of Mexico City. So I enjoyed this.
Hay muchas zonas al sur de departamentos más barato y buenas zonas, yo vivo al sur por Sixflags y al centro voy casi 2 veces al año 🤭🤭🤭 por qué aquí en el sur tenemos todo hasta cabañas, río y muchos árboles 😇
Viva Mexico 🇲🇽! Salud 🥂 from Toronto!
Excellent Questions. Thanks for the tips
Bienvenida, me gustó mucho tu contenido, saludos!!!
Hi! love your videos. I´m mexican and i think Poland, Greece, or Lituania would be great countries for you.
Also many mexicans live in Polanco and Roma, not all the locals live in Tepito, but i get your point.
Best wishes!!
Also Merida could be a great place to live, if you don´t mind the hot weather in summer.
Слава Украине! 💛💙💛💙💛💙
She probably sees white Mexicans and assumes they're foreigners, lol. Like you said, "locals" aren't only in the markets and lower-class areas, smh
@@darkxxking that comment is true! They automatically assume they are Foreigner, when Will they learn that we are a nationality and not a race, we are a melting pot and I' ve seen videos from other travelers to México city that certain áreas like Polanco hace only foreigners ,( they assume that because they are white) but Guess again...they are as mexican as anyone in other parts of the city and that is both hilarious and ignorant about the diversity of this great country.
@@darkxxking jajaja buen comentario...
Nice video! I am looking for such a place to live as you are. I have been all over Europe, Cuenca, Iceland,
Albania, etc. I am now in Tbilisi. I love it - I could live here. Close to Europe and Asia, incredible nature and hiking, super affordable.
best of luck! Stay safe! JP
Yes, Georgia has been very high on my list for a long time but somehow hasn’t worked out to go there just yet.
Great video thanks for sharing. Just wondering what neighborhood you were interested in. Also, do you still feel out of place in places like condesa, Roma and Polanco? Mexico City has a significant Jewish and euro-descendant population in these areas so I don’t think you would stick out too much there, compared to tepito or other places around the historic center where people are more indigenous leaning.
Alina you come to Valle de Guadalupe in Baja California to taste the wine that produce in this place
Thank you Alina, for your efforts creating these travel videos. As a recent subscriber, I find them very interesting and informative. I've visited Ukraine many times, and only discovered your channel because of the Ukrainian connection, and the joint videos you made with Taya. Anyway, I've recently moved to Panama and wonder if this country is on your radar for a future visit? I find Panama has many good qualities like natural beauty, safety, lower cost, and very friendly people. Hope that one day you will visit and make a video or two from here.
Thank you! Yes, I’d love to visit Panama but I’ve heard it’s significantly more expensive than most Latin American destinations
@@AlinaMcleodThanks for replying. Unfortunately, I don't have any experience living elsewhere in Central America. I'd assume that Panama and Costa Rica are more expensive than the rest of the countries which lie between Mexico and Colombia, because they're also the two most prosperous countries with the best infrastructure in Central America, and therefore with the most ex-pats as well. My personal experience is that it's considerably less expensive to live in Panama than in the US or Canada, and quite a bit less than the Caribbean Islands, where everything must be shipped in. Anyway, not trying to twist your arm, but I enjoy your videos and hope to one day get your take on Panama as well. I understand that you already have lots of plans for the foreseeable future, so I wish you good luck and safe travels. I'll continue to watch your videos with great interest.
Eat plenty of tacos Al Pastor at Taqueria El Borrego Viudo, and handmade juices. Have fun and be safe
can you share this airbnb apparts? looks good!
Thanks for you wonderful VDOs. I'm just wondering if you got Laos on your list? :)Maybe you should.
Definitely would love to visit sometime
There should be a WFH Slowmad group where we can talk about this sorta niche thing. I also want a home base, but it's tricky.
I haven't heard you talk like this since you were in Thailand. You must really like it.
On another note, I've never seen that photo of you in the white blouse and hat. Cute and hot at the same time. It reminds me of old pin-up illustrations from the 40's and 50's. LOL
Do you have the link to the Airbnb you stayed out?
Yes! The Mexico is an excellent trip!❤️
Dangerous hahaha
@@giovannydiaz3934 well, then u should Not even bother traveling at all then!
And this applies to any country, if you’re gonna believe everything sponsored media say, then you should better turn on the tv and stay home watching movies!!
But, if you wanna know the real face of countries, and not believe what the simpsons or family guy have to say, then travel and experience it yourself. That is literally what travelling is all about.
@@giovannydiaz3934 the word dangerous you just said, apply very good to the Latin country you're coming from and looks like you're only know where you live and the place where you work !!
@@JorgeGarcia-mh5il ,another bashing comment from someone in Perú , what else is There to Say? St....people everywhere
@@enriquelassala4471 some people can't accept the fact that Mexico is a referent in Latin America and the world... in culture , turism , economy , music etc etc and of course Mexico city is a world class city ... Good day Enrique .. bye
So whats the best neighborhood for a month or two was thinking Polanco, is Roma and Condesa a better choice?
Tanks!
Alina, you gotta hit Puebla, Mexico. The people there are more friendly and caring compared to other places in Mexico. Also more laid back and safe maybe like Japan. Check it out before leaving the country. Keep keeping it real.
Hey Alina, By any chance are you currently in India? Saw some one today on Delhi Airport and has very striking similarity with you, so just thought to check in with you. stay safe.
No I’m in Mexico
Te recomiendo que busques departamento en colonias como la Del Valle, Narvarte, Del Carmen. Son más alejadas del centro pero te aseguro que más económicas que Condesa y mucho más seguras que la Lagunilla. Saludos!
Great video alina i just want you to be safe all the best to you.
Have you been to Texas?
Same Gulf of Mexico and mix of cultures with lower cost of living and more security. You can buy a decent house for $200,000 only blocks from the beach. Fly to Houston, then head south to the coast.
BIENVENIDA HERMOSA AMIGA!!!!!. Tiene MUCHOS AÑOS QUE SOY TU FAN.
Love your content 🔥🔥👍❤️❤️❤️
Alina before when I saw your videos in Ukraine, I wanted you to come to visit Mexico, now you surprise me with this news, may God grant you to find a safe and not so expensive apartment, tc 😀
5:47 As in the whole world! 💁🏻♀️🙂 👍🏼
Thank you so much Alina.
Beautiful video 👌
SALUDOS DESDE CHIAPAS, MÉXICO.
I plan to settle in Bogotá. I feel very comfortable in the Bogotá area.
She is not a fan
Hi Alina, good to see you have enjoyed Mexico City. The only other place that I have heard about Western women getting so pestered by men is in Italy. But I haven't been there for over 15 years, so I don't know if it's changed.
BTW, do people ever ask you if you come from Minnesota?
Not anymore.
Aline, good night. I really and truly want to ask you if you consider living in São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro as a nomad worker? And, if you Answer is no, just tell us why you would not consider doing so. I am Brazilian and I am interested in comparing the pros and cons of living in these two Brazilian huge urban areas compared to others world major hubs. If you could comment on about that, it would be humbly enlightening to me. Txs.
For sure. I really loved Rio for many reasons, primarily the stunning landscape, beaches, laid back sort of lifestyle. Sao Paulo was nice too but it didn't really leave a strong enough impression that I'd want to spend a lot of time there. Love visiting both cities, but I wouldn't consider them long term for the safety aspect, English isn't as widely spoken as I'd like and it's also very long flights to both North America and Europe (main places I'd be going). Out of all the places I went to in Brazil, I think Florianopolis was the most livable city for what I'd be looking for, quite safe, stunning nature and still has good amenities. But sadly it would be even a longer journey to try and get anywhere else in the world.
@@AlinaMcleod thank you!
@@AlinaMcleod Public order and security are indeed an issue to deal with.
Just watching your videos, this also nice 👍
3-hour flight to L.A. and Asia is yours. 2-hour flight to Houston or Atlanta and Europe's all yours (In addition to the 2 nonstop routes from Mexico City itself to Asia and 8 to Europe). Not bad I think.
I love the states to visit but I don't think I would ever want to live there lol
Hey, question to you. If you were looking to purchase an apartment there, could you get a mortgage for that? Being a DN and all. It'd be cool if you talked about this in a vid. Thanks.
Great video! My wife and I are headed there next month. Can you add the link to the Airbnb you were staying at? Loved the roof top views!
Sure it’s: abnb.me/IJpzJmw2jqb
@@AlinaMcleod Thank you!!!
Love your videos 🔥🔥👍❤️❤️❤️
I love Phuket because of its cheap, warm weather and beautiful beaches. That said Thailand is a great choice. Besides there are many Canadian expat leaving there. Good luck.
Thailand is a fantastic option as well
You must explore Argentina, if you have a salary in USD you could live very well in Buenos Aires, Cordoba or Mendoza.
Travelling from Argentina to Canada and SE Asia would be nuts, but she would be more comfortable since there are many Russians and Ukrainians moving there and the population is very European.
Hello Alina and thank you very much for this beautiful video. I have never been to Mexico City, so that it is very difficult to give advice on this, but if you feel that this could be a nice city to live in, you should follow your feelings. This is my opinion. Moreover this huge metropolis must be very affordable in comparison to other destinations but equally beautiful and this is undoubtedely a big plus but it is also important to consider the security level of this country which is lower than Canada.
Love this video!! Exactly what I need to know 😁 more Mexico 😍😍
Алина, а где вы выросли?
Kyiv and then Kinistino, SK
how did you find the air quality?
It was ok, not great but not terrible.
Great video💯👌
You need to go to Guadalajara, it's the perfect city.
How would you compare Sao Paulo, and Mexico City?
Similar in certain ways being huge metropolises. CDMX is definitely very influenced by USA companies though. Almost feels like you're in the USA when you can get delivery from Walmart, Shake Shack and Olive Garden lol.
@@AlinaMcleod I was surprised to hear how agressive the catcalling and staring level are in CDMX. I remember two mexican female friends saying they felt much more free in Sao Paulo than CDMX because of that. It's so messed-up how this kind of harrasment impacts how you perceive your security. Anyway, CDMX seems like an amazing place to visit and live. Such a rich culture, architecture and history entangled with this cosmopolitan feeling. I would add the history as a comparison with Sao Paulo, which is a much younger city. I will keep watching you videos 😊 I definetely have CDMX in my travel list!
@@carolinafd yes. I mexican and I have to say that CDMX is crowdly, so much people. And my dream is travel to Brazil, and of course I have to learn portugues of Brazil.
Sorry for my low level english.
@@salvador9288 That's so nice! I hope you feel welcomed in Brazil. 😊
Such a large city and it has diversity which I like! I think your living quarters are simply divine and practical and you are safe which is most important. A place to call "home" is needed for such a stage in life as you have to come to now and maybe this is it? Could be! 😘💙
Time will tell 🙂
Totally agree with everything here. I lived in Mexico City for two years and dreamed of relocating there. It's affordable to live but, yeah, flat prices in La Roma, La Condesa, Polanco are crazy to buy now. I totally agree that in these type of areas you can feel totally safe but in the end, I decided not to relocate there forever; when I lived there in 2010-2012 only the north of the country was particularly dangerous and gradually over time the violence is spreading to more areas. If you're talking about buying houses and setting down routes, you'd really have to ask yourself how sure you can be that these areas will be as safe in 5 years and go from there
Very good points
@@AlinaMcleod CDMX is the top Latin American city imo. They have everything you can want and more...... Worldclass city no doubt.
Violence is spreading all over the world, not just México.
Totally agree with this. I lived in CDMX 2010 - 2011 and had always wanted to make some money, buy an apartment in La Roma and then move back. But things have changed, properties have gone from $100k to much, much more and as you say, I would not feel comfortable investing in Mexican real estate because violence isn't concentrated in the north as it was previously and there are no guarantees that CDMX will remain (relatively) safe
It looks a great place to live. Are you still in Brazil? I thought you were living in São Paulo.
No, I was just traveling Brazil as a tourist and same with Mexico.
Alina, I would rent abroad and own in your own country or USA or Western Europe only because you will have stable law and stable currency on your side. I would try in Europe, Lisbon, north Valencia to get closer to Barcelona airport or Malaga or if you want to try france Montpellier.
welcome mexico😍🇲🇽
I love your congratulations you are in good please I was living in Mexico City
Hello Aline. I watched some videos, specially the ones in Brazil, where i lived for 15 years before coming to Canada.
I just like to say something, before you decide where to stay as base, to visit Portugal. 3rd safest country in the world and full of English-speaking people specially in the south place called Algarve.
I am really sorry for what happened to you in Colombia.
Cheers from Vancouver Canada
Congratulation on the vídeo and I wish a great day
I am also thinking about making CDMX sort of second home or a home base. So, so glad to hear your thoughts on this subject and would like to hear more if you have information on this subject. 😁
I'd like to add Alina that here in Greece they stare just so much! It's just sooo rude and it makes one feel soo uncomfortable!
mexico city is the only city where i really felt insecure about the security of my girlfriend when we went out, there was so many mens who were really unrespectfull and stare at my girlfriend even when i saw them. i've been in a lot of citys in mexico and none of them makes me feel in that way. i think you will be fine cause i know many friends (wemens) who live in mexico city alone and every thing its fine. i dont know what is going on in mexico city that theres a lot of perverts.
México City is incredibel 👍👍
The name of your airbnb?
A lot of great info Alina. Learned a lot. Currently trying to plan a trip to Ireland for this fall. Have you been to Ireland or is it one of your European destinations that you want to visit? Looking forward to your videos from Cancun. Thanks for this video and as always stay safe and well.
Definitely would love to visit Ireland sometime!
Welcome to Mexico ALINA. Fortunate the citizens of Mexico City to have you. The bad news is that I don't think you're leaving this town single. Surely a handsome and rich Mexican will propose to marry you (that's how we are). For now, ENJOY MEXICO
Me suscribo desde la CDMX, un abrazo.
I think there are better places to settle in Mexico than Mexico city, for example Puebla, which is not very far from Mexico City and is even more peaceful. But there is another place that not many mention and it's Chapala, It's a town established on the shores of Lake Chapala, it has the second most stable weather in the world, and it's English friendly to, there are to many Americans and Canadians (but must of them retired old people), is so peaceful place, and is to near to Guadalajara city, the second most important city in Mexico and to cosmopolitan to.
I have never been to Mexico City. I always love my time in Europe-feel very comfortable there. Perhaps you would like Lisbon (low cost of living and great weather) or Prague (team up with Bald & Bankrupt 😉). You would have a lot of long and expensive plane rides from Southeast Asia.
Mexico 🇲🇽 lindo y el mas qurido❤
You should consider Panama City, Panama as well. A very modern, safe and centrally located city in Latin America. It is the Hong Kong of the West. I lived there in 2009, it was fantastic!!
I heard it was quite expensive though? I’ve never been but in the airport they charged me $18 for a coffee and an empanada lol.
@@AlinaMcleod Yes its not as economical as Mexico, However, it does have some very good tax advantages and fairly liberal requirements for expats who want to live there. It is a big/small city with about one million people. They use the US $ and you can drink the water. (The US helped with their infrastructure when they owned the Panama Canal for over 100 years.) The city even has a central park with a jungle and a zoo near the Canal. There is a new subway system as well. You can also live in the mountains in the Boquete area which is where most expats live. There are amazing islands, beaches, historical sites, open air restaurants, brew pubs, casinos, etc. FYI - The NYC airports were charging up to $28 for a Sam Adams, so you can't judge a country by their airport prices!!