10 American myths I don't believe anymore after living in Mexico

[@iamalanabroad]

Please let me know if you agree with the american myths and don't forget to subscribe!

[@isaiasrios7766]

As a Mexican, it doesn't bother me that foreign people want to live in my country. I only invite them to respect our culture and not try to change it, since there are many foreigners who believe that by spending their money here they have the right to privatize public beaches or silence music groups that work on the beach. Here everyone is welcome, just respect us , if not we will make you respect us.

[@iamalanabroad]

Couldn't agree more!

[@AndrewCarter-e8h]

I agree. Mexican culture is great! Though it's close to the US not getting influenced by their northern neighbors is impossible but they should take the good and leave the bad

[@TysonJensen]

Around here people say "you came here because you didn't like it there. If you try to change here to be like there then you'll have to leave here."

[@gabigote1439]

Y si no Sera con el machete :3

[@volusinus]

I am American and I don’t claim those Karens who complain about the noise at the beaches or loud music. These are the same people who would be complaining about the same thing in the US or canada. I love this country and feel blessed to have the opportunity to live here! Viva Mexico!

[@AleCuevas_]

Es tierno que los gringos piensen que todos queremos vivir en EEUU. Tantos lugares increíbles en el mundo para vivir… No es hate, EEUU tambien tiene lugares muy lindos, pero el mundo es grande.

[@iamalanabroad]

Estoy de acuerdo! :)

[@MarcoLandin]

Ud. tiene toda la razón compañera, es unos de los mitos en la cultura estadounidense que más me choca, basado en la historia Estadounidense de hace mas de 100 años y los medios en EEUU lo repiten con cada reportaje de una "invasion" de America Latina.

[@madajuarez7073]

Exactamente 👏🏾

[@elpacho....9254]

Los estados UNIDOs son4.25 % de la popolasion del Mindi.

[@12HappyDonuts]

Se pga un precio enorme para obtener todo lo material.

[@bajaboy29]

We've had a house in a tiny village in BCS for about 18 years. We'd spend 3 months a year here. About 4 years ago, we sold everything and moved our family here full time. I realized early on that I had been lied to all my life about American exceptionalism. You nailed it on healthcare. We get much better care here for a fraction of the price. Our kids go to public school and are thriving. Our kids walk to and from sports practice and we rarely lock our car doors. So great job on the video. Two more years and we'll get our Mexican citizenship.

[@iamalanabroad]

Congrats on your life in Mexico, and wow citizenship - amazing!

[@jordanenriquez4153]

If you don’t mind me asking what type of work do you do to be able to live in Mexico?

[@bajaboy29]

@jordanenriquez4153 I'm mostly retired. My wife teaches online.

[@SylviaMunzy-n2f]

The only American Exceptionalism is their Stupidity….They vote for a Criminal Felon and think he’s going to do something “Great” for them🤣😂😂🤣😂…

[@tupicatrusa123]

Gentrification is the name

[@retired_playa]

I went on a date with an American woman, after a hour she asked why I hadn't asked what she did for a living? "because I don't care" she was speechless

[@iamalanabroad]

Happily married to a mexican, no regrets :).

[@SenorGuzman32]

@@iamalanabroad God bless you and all your descendants!

[@EdelUreta]

The only bad thing about point number 1, increases living cost to the locals shot do not earn dollars. That make rent way to costly

[@kalasatwater2224]

I noticed the same thing in Canada, that's the only thing they care about

[@wtfdidijustwatch1017]

This is why the US is an innovative and technological powerhouse-you get sensitive about work

[@trulyenglish6464]

I am retired US Navy from Brooklyn, New York, i have now been living in Mexico for 20 years, i love this country. I remember one day i was on a bus in mexico city, there was a young boy standing and playing on the bus, the bus stopped short and every hand came out and grabbed that boy, he was as safe as safe could be, but if the same thing happened in NYC, not a person would have touched that boy in fear of a lawsuit or criminal charges. if you do move here, please contact us, we are always looking for teachers and help with our schools. Viva Mexico

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks! And ive seen your channel, keep up the good work.

[@MrS373N]

I'm a Mexican English teacher, I need a job

[@jalapenoflavor1581]

That’s not a MYTH, it’s propaganda!!

[@elmaknon83]

Exactly 👍

[@ArciroGS]

For decades USA been trying to make Mexico look bad, this is why most american movies put Mexico as a desertic poor and violent country when in reality there is more than that.

[@tonygerard4536]

Amen

[@elizondorj]

When a Mexican waves a flag, it is not fascism, it is an invitation to a party. You are being invited to drink more tequila, to chime in to buy more beer. - Fabrizio Mejía Madrid

[@andreochimal1077]

Agradecería mucho que dijeras dónde puso esa frase! Frabrizio es buenísimo como comentador político

[@FargonNemeloc]

And eat! We love to eat with a lot of people around!

[@iamalanabroad]

@@elizondorj love this! ❤️

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

Trump 2024 from mexico

[@davidmontoya9383]

Back in 2006 I had a friend from NYC coming over to stay in Mexico City and we did a road trip. She was amazed that we had running water instead of a well, electricity instead of candles and wifi at home. I lived close to an area with many hospitals and research centers, and she didn’t believe we had such infrastructure or a subway system. She ended up enjoying her stay a lot. But it got me thinking what kind of myths she heard back home about what life abroad looked like, especially in Mexico. Your video kind of tells me that many of those myths are still valid 18 years later.

[@Cristinact]

I once was asked by an American: "Are you Mexican? Wow, do you know "Francisco (whatever his last name was)? No?? He has a big red car, I'm sure you know who he is". This was 1995. I rest my case.

[@russellbarnes7728]

We relocated to Morelia, Michoacan, four years ago. I'm from Reno, Nevada, and my wife's a Mexican citizen. I've never been victimized by ANY crime here. I've never been made to feel unwelcome or treated unfairly because I'm a "gringo." Crime is everywhere, and if you look for you can find it. I feel every bit as safe as I ever did in the States! It's truly been a wonderful life adventure!

[@iamalanabroad]

that’s awesome to hear!

[@Muse36]

Let’s just not ignore that several regions of Michoacán are in dispute of important crime organizations. However, as a Morelian myself, I’d say our city is generally very safe.

[@hydrolistconlanka4729]

Morelia es bastante seguro para como está Michoacán

[@EriMCardenasRC]

Im from Reno(Sparks) and also have family in Michoacan🔥

[@tziratequiroga]

Saludos de un michoacano que vive en Florida ​@@hydrolistconlanka4729

[@TakeTimeToTravel]

We've only been here in Mexico City for a couple of weeks (from Canada), and we feel totally safe! Our first impressions are wonderful and we're loving it :)

[@iamalanabroad]

Nice! Im sure you will enjoy the warm december too :).

[@BerserkerRider94]

Yeah it's nice to tourists but bad to its Natives greetings from Texas. And yes I used to live in Mexico City. Just hated my own city the smog the people smoking the whole fucking time near my work place The traffic. I took my whole family and move over there becoming a rancher which was my life long dream. If you own plot of land in mexico, you're heavily targeted by either cartel or corporations that want your land.

[@azul_6.5-cf7dm]

@@BerserkerRider94and the u.s isn’t bad to natives?

[@BerserkerRider94]

@azul_6.5-cf7dm was talking about Mexico and yes it is. Take a good look at the reservations. Oh and get me started on Canada.

[@BerserkerRider94]

@fwuffy5876 yeah I hear ya my Granma before she passed was evicted from her building. That building soon became a luxury complex. Where most gringos go to stay for months at an over inflated price.

[@juanquixote4186]

#2 is SO true! I’ve NEVER been asked about my work “right off the bat” in Mexico going on 7 years as full-time legal resident of Mexico (I’m from Chicago). So refreshing!

[@iamalanabroad]

Takes you leaving the USA to realize the BS involved with that!

[@Jaysee2164]

That part of people asking about you as a person vs a career is so real

[@iamalanabroad]

Takes you leaving to realize it.

[@IGotOTGame]

I am a 41 Mexican American woman and I do think asking someone what they do for a living is very important, but I also agree with you. I think it’s why we are asking that and when, that’s the difference. Someone’s job could tell you a lot about who they are as a person and/where they are in life. A good example is the United Healthcare CEO. He may be very well off, but that would be a huge red flag, so….

[@jordanenriquez4153]

Makes sense why the us has a lot of old bitter people and in Mexico most of the old people are sweet and friendly and will treat you like family

[@TysonJensen]

Maybe it's because in the US the elderly are a target for easy money and get scammers and worse trying to take advantage of them where in Mexico the elderly are treated with some measure of dignity. Elder care in the US is "how much money do you have? We'll take that and your kids' money too" but in Mexico it's quite reasonably priced.

[@wtfdidijustwatch1017]

Not true at all

[@magnusharrison2715]

@@wtfdidijustwatch1017lmao it is. Have you been to both countries? Not always but generally is true

[@wtfdidijustwatch1017]

@@magnusharrison2715 Except it isn’t

[@hectorcardenas2171]

This is what happens when people get to see other countries, your eyes are opened up to a different reality to what you've been fed in America.

[@felwinter7538]

Message to all foreign immigrants living in México, we will accept you and open our homes and culture to you as long as you: 1. Respect our culture 2. Pay your taxes (in Mexico) 3. Don’t gentrify It’s really that simple lol, there’s plenty of wealth and space for everyone here in Mexico. There’s a reason “Mi casa es tu casa” is a thing in our culture.

[@edahiguajardo9015]

This!

[@11111mhmhmh]

you forgot to say learn spanish, if you don't speak the language, you are gentrifying

[@zombiebrbr]

Don't forget, include and adapt your behavior in your new country, the rest of the people won't fit your way

[@commandprompt7171]

also they need to support local business, that way it will improve the economy for everyone and not just big corporations

[@yazminguerrero363]

100% Also respect our laws

[@EntrepreneurExpat]

We live in Mexico and co-sign this. Also, my family also immigrated to the US from the Soviet Union. My fiancé’s family immigrated to the US from Cuba. We both agree that the world has changed significantly and immigrating to the US isn’t what it used to be.

[@iamalanabroad]

Times have def. changed! Thanks for watching.

[@clivewarner2162]

Glad you enjoy Mexico. I came here 30 years ago from the UK. By comparison, the UK today is circling the drain.

[@MarcoLandin]

Late pandemic my wife & I sold our US home & moved to Mexico for a couple of years (I'm from Mx). We are a year back now, and there isn't a day that we don't wonder why the @$%$#$%$##$ we returned, other than to make money and live on a treadmill of consumerist misery while dodging potential bullets. Huge difference in the US, all the parks are deserted at sunset, some are even closed by law. In Mexico, families, children or just women neighbors (comadres) are playing and relaxing in the parks until well past midnight. That's a feeling of community & safety.

[@EduardoEliasCanela]

In my parents hometown, we would go to the park and play basketball with everyone til about 12-1am 😂 there would be so many people just playing 21 in teams, waiting their turn til people start leaving. Tacos stands still open til about 2am, some small shops as well near the park. (Keep in mind this is a small town) my parents and grandparents would be sitting out on the patio every night we’d come home telling stories. Good times.

[@chilangoleader]

Now try living in México getting paid in Mexican pesos, it is the best and most beautiful country in the world, but it's easy to say life is easy when you are getting paid in dollars and not paying taxes in México. 90% of foreigners that live in Mexico and working remotely, do not pay taxes.

[@RicardoRodriguez-jx7mq]

But they do pay taxes! Every time they go shopping, a restaurant, even electricity, gas and water they pay taxes, down in Mexico is called IVA, price said iva incluido o sin IVA incluido

[@alejandrogarcia3004]

​@@RicardoRodriguez-jx7mq people working in Mexico must register themselves in SAT too tough, they charge you an additional tax called ISR that gets deducted from your salary as well, which is also used to sustain the public services we all enjoy. No hate here, just trying to provide some extra context

[@ruthw143]

My niece emigrated to Mexico to get her masters degree, after graduating she decided to stay in Mexico,she works online and an extra work that gives her more experience and she has a good life, she can pay her rent, food, clothes, and she can save money to go to Germany to see her family. I live in USA and is hard to save money to go to see my family in South America 😢

[@MA-zv8wn]

​@@RicardoRodriguez-jx7mq SAME THING MEXICANS IN THE USA. AND EVEN WHEN THEY DO ITS W 2. AND GIB OF USA DENIED MEXICANS PAY TAXAS. SO. WHAT ILEGALS ALIENS. FROM USA IN MÉXICO. THEY DODNT PAY TEXAS

[@Cannabisindica]

Get a better job.....I get paid in pesos, but I earn well enough to live in my own country very, very comfortable.....

[@Yuki2501-yh4ik]

"#4. USA Healthcare is the best." I think this week's events pretty much disproved that myth.

[@iamalanabroad]

sad but true.

[@BosqueVillage]

I don't know where these myths come from. Nobody thinks the US has the best healthcare.

[@11111mhmhmh]

EVERYTHING IS THE BEST IN THE USA! We have the best walmarts in the world!!!

[@iamalanabroad]

@@11111mhmhmh jajajaj

[@jamesavakian4977]

​@@iamalanabroadYou are confusing healthcare with cost. My sister in law died this year in a Mexican hospital because they did not have the proper equipment.

[@hydrolistconlanka4729]

Security in mexico is a weird topic for people who dont live here Because cartel violence is (ALMOST ALWAYS) a cartel vs cartel thing, yes they kill each other by hundreds at day but they USUALLY dont bother normal citizens if you don't bother them Y vivo en Michoacán kbrones, aquí si esta peligroson Saludos bro, buen video

[@tn18977]

Where I live in Querétaro 10 people died in a bar and 19 were injured due to cartel violence about a month ago. I believe only two of them were involved in organized crime.

[@hydrolistconlanka4729]

@tn18977 see, a veces hay casos donde se pasan de vrga... Pero por suerte no es la norma

[@cosmicdude8282]

​@@tn18977yeah, those kinds of stuff happen every so often I mean tbf it's no different to the mass shootings every now and then in the USA, the only difference is that you can tell when someone is going off in Mexico and most of the time you can get to safety, while in USA you'll never know if that friendly guy parking at Walmart will pull out an AR

[@edcrespo1722]

The old land of my grandparents calls me. I feel like we’re so commercialized here in the US. People here don’t greet, don’t visit each other, they don’t truly live. I live a simple life and I’d rather live in Mexico. I will be claiming my citizenship next week!

[@blackpillspear2592]

In Mexico we have common sense and street smarts.

[@ivanleon6164]

im a mexican, i love my country, but i must say I also envy some things from USA for sure, I work for an American company and almost every single person I have meet from USA has been awesome and very cool, the thing that must be clear is that this is not a competition, both countries are amazing in their own way and I think USA + Mexico is better than the sum of the parts, I really cannot believe that our countries are just fighting under Trump presidency, it just makes no sense for me.

[@cheryldeboissiere1851]

Trump is a bigot

[@BosqueVillage]

Yes! Mexico and the USA together can have a good future. I have lived in Mexico 20 years and love it. I will live here until I die.

[@georgemonroe]

THIS!!!! It's not a competition, we can actually learn a lot from each other... People don't realize how much our economies are intertwined I want a thriving, prosperous, peaceful, healthy, sustainable and family oriented North America together between Canada, the US and México with similar values we're over 500 million people that's a powerful alliance right there

[@BosqueVillage]

@@georgemonroe Yes! We are married countries! I suggest no tariffs. More travel. More people learning english and spanish. More duel citizens. We have so much to benefit from each other! And hopefully we can protect the land. The USA and Mexico both have problems. We both need help, and that help must come from the people. I am going to subscribe to you even though you have no videos. I hope you make some! Thank you so much for your comment.

[@roberthutton8386]

As an American retiree in Mexico I appreciate you mentioned us. People don't have to live exactly like anyone else. My wife an I live in Tlalpan and we enjoy just living day to day. We are in our mid 60s . I wouldn't call me adventurous but against people who believe the US myths maybe I am. US is fine but Mexico can be enjoyable too.

[@iamalanabroad]

Absolutely and you are welcome!

[@davidocampo6180]

Well, centro de Tlalpan is just the best place i have ever lived. I miss my elotes 😢

[@roxy3732]

I am Mexican and I live in Tlalpan too. I love it ❤️😊

[@FernandoVazquez-ro1nw]

As an American inmigrant.

[@madajuarez7073]

​@@roxy3732Hola!!! La familia de mi esposo es de México!!!! Ahora mi esposo y yo estamos pensando en retirarnos allá!!! Que me puedes decir de Tlalpan 🙂

[@MsJaneDoe70]

There are good doctors here, but our healthcare system is the literal worst because of INSURANCE COMPANIES That’s why you see the news lately

[@iamalanabroad]

totally agree!

[@RodrigoVargas72]

Quiz: guess which country has the most US citizens living outside the USA. Clue: starts with a MEX and ends with ICO

[@ralphquintero3350]

You got that damn right 👍🤞!!

[@TonyFalcon76]

You all americans and citizens all over the world are very welcome to our country for living or vacations, almost everyone in this country will be glad to make new friends.

[@iamalanabroad]

thanks i think most (sadly not all) americans are gracious who come to live in mexico.

[@bakarka]

The Southwestern US shares a lot of these cultural characteristics with Mexico, since we used to be part of Mexico. I live in New Mexico where Spanish is an official language along with English, we are a minority-majority state and I don't have to leave the US to experience Mexican culture, although we have our own unique nuevomexicano culture.

[@charleyu5506]

New Mexico does not have official langues btw

[@iamalanabroad]

Nice to hear! I'd like to visit sometime, only driven through.

[@bakarka]

@@charleyu5506 You're right, but Spanish is used in state government and official publications in many ways equal to English, and is respected as a heritage language, unlike in other states.

[@EduardoEliasCanela]

@@bakarkavery true. I am also from New Mexico, and basically everywhere you go that has anything that has to be read will include it in Spanish, or at least some rendition of it in Spanish. Our state vegetable is the chile (red or green). The biscochito is our state cookie (which is Spanish). If you pick a random store and speak Spanish more than 95% of the time someone will be able to assist you in fluent Spanish. Especially in sales/retail.

[@rockseaH2O]

🇺🇸 = overconsumption 🇲🇽 = regular life

[@goldvideo]

Excellent video Alan. I've spent some time in Spain and the same thing happens when you meet people. It's considered rude to ask people what they do for a living as the first thing. You may not even find out 45 minutes into the conversation. In most of the world, you are a human "being" first, not a human "doing". And the being frozen out of stores during my time in the US is real. I can't believe how cold they keep the stores.

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks! And i know- Last time back at whole foods I was glad i brought my jacket!

[@Laver-g5y]

In USA first thing they ask wanna know if you have money they talk to you if not you they will not talk to you hahaha

[@katiavera2086]

And if it’s winter, you need to get undressed once you’re in a store or you will roast in there. There’s no comfortable halfway when it comes to temperature in stores.

[@Evile_7780]

That's something a lot of my classmates in college didn't understand about my personal attachment to my hometown Guadalajara, whether it's because they have a troublesome relationship with their families or something else, I never dreamed or persue getting out of Living in Guadalajara in the persue of better working opportunities, earning more money and all of that, I can have a decent enough job here in guadalajara where 1K a month is more just enough to get by and paying for everything (Rent, Water, Electricity, internet) and enjoy the company of the few friends I have and most of all, my family. Sure, I want to meet the world, I want to visit Sao Paolo, Madrid, Berlin, Warsaw, Kyoto and Reykiavik, but I'm always going to go back where I belong, where my people is.

[@HereBeBarr]

I think the working non-stop is not just big in the USA, could add Korea,Japan, and the UK to that list as well. While most of Europe is the Mexican way (which def is healthier).

[@iamalanabroad]

Yep!

[@freshprowash]

FYI, Mexico has a 48 hour work week, they are currently fighting to reduce it to 40 hours, while the minimum wage has been increasing constantly over the last few years.

[@HuracanHilarantedelPueblo]

México is the worst example to probe your point, just use Europe because in Mexico is the opposite situation 🔍

[@alanmichelsandoval8768]

Technically México is the OECD country with the longest working shifts. Without taking into consideration the extra hours which are seldom paid

[@ricebunnymoon4624]

In Mexico is a loooot cheaper to get medical assistance.

[@yazoo20101]

YO viví en Kansas City por un tiempo, con visa y trabajo, pero nunca me gusto para vivir ahí, actualmente vivo en mi país México y no me arrepiento de salir de USA. I lived at Kansas City for a while with my Visa and work, but I came back to México. Sincerely I prefer living here. I Love USA too and I never had any problems with US people, I was always welcomed at US, but I´ve never felt like home.

[@iamalanabroad]

Home can be tricky.

[@BosqueVillage]

I also love living in Mexico. I have lived here 20 years. But Kansas City isn't the best comparison. Few gringos would want to live in Mexico City. I hope you get the chance to explore Oregon and Washington State sometime. In the summer.

[@tomm9540]

Excellent Video and SO TRUE! I was skiing one day and on the Lift this guy with his son who kept kicking my skis and put a cut in my boot with no apologies, first words out of his mouth is " What do You do", not what is your name, nothing.....classless, without any manners whatsoever. In other countries a brain surgeon will be best friends with a janitor and not think anything of it and why should they?

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks for watching and so true! It takes you leaving the USA to turn into a sociologist/anthropologist on all that is WRONG back home.

[@GabrielVargas-zp1ko]

I went to the uk and they didn’t ask me for a visa. The inmigration officer in london was so nice and she told me welcome and have fun and stamped my passport.

[@pameladavis45]

Really appreciate your transparency and realism...very refreshing! Thanks!

[@iamalanabroad]

Always!

[@retrod8bit158]

mi único problema con estos videos es como animan a que mas gente se venga a vivir a Mèxico y tengamos este gran problema de gentrificación

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

no te preocupes eso nunca pasara por que la mayoria si sabe la situacion real de mexico

[@yomerito3320]

Para prevenir la gentrificación hay que invitarlos a preguntar precios a los locales y que exijan esos mismos precios, y también que no se concentren todos en las mismas zonas, con eso se puede reducir el impacto. Respecto a los restaurantes, si te encuentras uno sin menú en Español lo pides para hacerles notar que está mal no tenerlo y como alternativa reportarlo a la profeco ya que es obligatorio en México tener menús en Español y en pesos

[@tsitsiteca]

Toda la gente tiene cosas buenas y malas, el mundo es de todos y cada quien debe vivir en donde le plazca y tu no puedes condicionarlos. Eso es la libertad

[@alexismartinez1370]

When i was young, i used to be "malinchista," but then as luck would have it, i started traveling to different countries, and one thing I've learned is that theres problems everywhere, there's poverty ,there's crimes and many more bad thing anywhere you go but the way people treat you is what makes a places special and mexico is one of the places where the people always try to be respectful

[@MrCashoos]

My father who retired after 22 years of working for one of the biggest commercial brands of grains and legumes here in Mexico being in charge of sales for retail and wholesale operation on the north region of the country always said to me and anyone asking for advice: Always do your best but remember that for a company you're just a number and completely expendable, don't make your work your whole life. I think it also depends on the part of the country you live in, for example in the north this feeling while still in place is less prevalent than on the center or south states. It also doesn't help that company culture here in Mexico is worse than in the USA, at least there they give you sick days and while receiving a decent paycheck while here you're get asked to work extra time often with no compensation and you're expected to be grateful cause they keep you employed. Yes, this is a thing here in Mexico, it's called "ponerse la camista" or in English "wearing the jersey (with pride)".

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks for that story- def adds perspective!

[@alexbr550]

Yes, your comment about AC is correct. Here in the US you go anywhere and they always have the AC on the coldest setting on full blast really annoying. Also going along with this is the fact that you go to any restaurant in the US and they fill up your cup with ice and the standard is with ice if you don't want ice you need to say so. I do not understand what the obsession with ice and cold in the US.

[@DuneSoundsystem]

We're a high latitude people, the wardens in the north, we enjoy the cold more than tropical people.

[@jorgegrajales2500]

Im from oaxaca and i love ice and ac period

[@SenorGuzman32]

My parents are from Mexico and they have the belief that when you mix hot food with ice cold drink, it can make your teeth fall out over time. It might be true, dentist would never tell you that, they’d be out of business.

[@casksj356]

I’m Mexican, but grew up in the US and I love Mexico so much!! After traveling internationally so much I’ve realized I don’t belong here. I’ve felt more at home in Spain than in the US.. this country just isn’t for me! lol and I’ve lived here since I was three. Plan to move somewhere else in the next few years! Thanks for the video!

[@iamalanabroad]

Your welcome.

[@El_Kaito]

As a Mexican its kinda sad to see how Americans need a car to do anything, USA is basically a drive only country where you need a car to buy groceries, or go to school, where here in Mexico you could always walk to a tianguis or tiendita de la esquina to buy things or simply take a bus to move wherever you need

[@iamalanabroad]

That really is great here, i agree!

[@12HappyDonuts]

The root of many of our society’s problem lies in the fact that job comes before family.

[@martineucza486]

What are you talking abut Mexico Independence day is not as flashy as the USA? Man, you have not been in the majors cities of Mexico where el Grito is celebrating! You need to get to know more than Mexico City or Acapulco Budd!

[@iamalanabroad]

I said in general mexico isn't as flashy/in your face with its overall patriotism vs how it "seems" to be in the USA. El Grito is great!

[@ramonarellano4988]

Its been a few few decades since fireworks were banned in Mexico, they are legal only in official celebration, but not in every street.

[@ramonarellano4988]

When I was growing up in the early 70's I could barely breathe on Independence day, no more fireworks.

[@alpaz7634]

@ramonarellano4988 What are you talking about? Back in the 90s when I was in Mexico there were fire works everywhere.. specially in the end of the year festivities. Palomitas, cebollitas, cuetes, bombas de humo.. 💣 where do you heard that? “Fireworks banned in Mexico “ 🤣🤣😂 fireworks are BANNED everywhere in Washington and Oregon except for the 4th of July. You get a ticket if a cop sees you with fireworks and they take them away!!!

[@ramonarellano4988]

@@alpaz7634 , well, maybe in the 90's they still were legal, but I was already in California, anyway, I think I heard that they are not legal anymore, that thing about climate change you know, too much contamination.

[@siouxrose7766]

Alan, you are one third tour guide, one third philosopher, and one third teacher.

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks ill take it!

[@emiliomoran6160]

¡ WOW ! Excelentes consideraciones. Basadas en propia experiencia y no en comentarios ajenos. eso le da mucha fuerza a tus opiniones. Soy Español/Mexicano, tengo ambas nacionalidades y con mi pasaporte español podría vivir legalmente en cualquier país de la unión europea. Pero elegí vivir en México porque aquí la vida en general es más lógica, sencilla y rica en opciones para ser feliz. México no es perfecto, pero es MENOS imperfecto. Me dio gusto conocer tus opiniones porque coincidimos en todo y confirma las mías.

[@carlosgarcia-ColMx]

I-m a pocho living in Mexico for the last 12 years. Never looked back, I feel less stress and more happiness here. Glad you have that too.

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks, glad you feel the same!

[@marcberrenson570]

Gawd! We must have been switched at birth. I'm still working on self-treatment of my PTSD over the last eight years due to The Hair Fuhrer. This last election might be just the thing to get me out of So.Cal and down to Mexico. If so, we just have to meet, just to make sure we don't have unknown relatives in common. Loved this video. Congrats.

[@iamalanabroad]

@@marcberrenson570 thanks and i already have one twin- maybe triplets 😂

[@Lukasrn27English]

You have won a new subscriber! Good video man ! I'm Argentinian and I live in Brazil, i love here and I can't imagine my life anywhere else

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks!

[@19Cobre]

Yo soy un mexicano que vivió en Estados Unidos (Georgia state), y dure poco tiempo, pero al final decidí por cuenta propia volver a mi país, no ke arrepiento de nada.

[@BerserkerRider94]

Yo ya no. De verdad ya me habia hartado de la ciudad de México, el smog, el trafico, a cada rato tener que aguantar el humo del cigarro. El costo de vida aumentaba, el ruido. Ya no aguantaba. Por lo menos en donde vivo ahora me gusta por que hay aire puro , y por fin puedo trabajar de lo que me gusta. Si extraño México a veces por la familia que tenia allá pero como me lleve a casi todos para aca nel. Si acaso regreso por consultas medicas y asi. Pero no extraño el ruido por fin tengo algo de Paz.

[@19Cobre]

@BerserkerRider94 Te hubiera movido a otra ciudad en México, yo soy de Monterrey y la CDMX me gusta mucho pero no viviría allí ni de chiste, es sucia, muy contaminada y tan contaminada está que ni se ven las estrellas por la noche, aca en Mty si y eso que hay contaminación también, pero es el destino de cada ciudad capital, la calidad de vida es muy superior en provincia.

[@JorgeSchz2004]

​@@19Cobre Así es, en Monterrey se vive bien.

[@wanderer314]

I moved to Mexico about 8 months ago, and this video was fascinating; thanks! Also, regarding the point about no heating or air conditioning: as someone who grew up in Minnesota (northern USA), the heat is still challenging for me at times

[@Cristinact]

I remember some Brits telling me some years ago: "I truly expected Mexico would be more like the United States". Ah well... live your fantasy in your little green island my friend, for being close to the US does not mean WE have no roots. We have very many things from the US, indeed but that does not mean those things have taken our roots away. Thanks for your video.

[@iamalanabroad]

You are welcome

[@Ambient_Azeroth]

3:30 No hate but the driver was not asking you such because your occupation is secondary in consideration, but rather because of your foreigner status. It creates a sort of intrigue, a, "what the heck brought you here?" if you will. However, as a lifelong chilango I can tell you that you also usually get asked what you do for a living by other Mexican people upon meeting for the first time.

[@BrendaZallito]

You have a very pleasant way of sharing. Thanks for being you.

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks for watching!

[@JuanK2390]

Subscribed and cheers man, happy Holidays from Veracruz! Viva México! 🤘🏼😎🇲🇽

[@iamalanabroad]

Thank you!

[@Hollyfreeholly.]

It baffles my mind how the average American believes that America is unique when older generations are retiring abroad. We truly live in a bubble 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@leemartinez2975]

Did your parents support your move to Mexico? My mother did not really support my move to Mexico, still does not.

[@iamalanabroad]

@@leemartinez2975 actually for the most part yes they have been!

[@LookWhosBlogging]

Oh, I didn't know your parents are from Soviet Union, I thought from Ukraine. I think asking people about their interest is a great idea!! Oh ya, when I was in Taiwan, I did notice some things that could potentially cause lawsuits in the US. US Health insurance sucks. Yes, when we were in Taiwan at a fireworks show that was packed with people, my son said in the US we'd have to worry about mass shooting.

[@iamalanabroad]

sad but true! And well the USSR was ukraine when they left

[@emilianogv2978]

Bro ukraine was ussr xd

[@edcrespo1722]

The old land of my grandparents calls me. I feel like we’re so commercialized here in the US. People here don’t greet, don’t visit each other, they don’t truly live. I live a simple life and I’d rather live in Mexico. I will be claiming my citizenship next week at the consulate!!

[@iamalanabroad]

awesome to hear! I wish the usa sometimes was less commercialized too.

[@Chokato_]

In fact, if you go through the entire citizenship process and manage to enter the Mexican health system, many things are "free" (in quotes because it really comes from taxes) But for example I have type 1 diabetes and all my treatment and monthly check-ups are free, If I ever have to wait in lines, go through wait times, or navigate Mexican bureaucracy, but the fact that just paying my taxes gives me health insurance is a relief. (As a note, things like acne or dental care are rarely treated in public insurance so you have to look for private doctors but it is not that expensive)

[@aldosherrieprado8905]

Great video, keep it up. We moved from California many years ago when we retired and have never looked back. Best decision we made. People here are great, kind, and very loving.

[@macmaban1470]

life in Mexico combined with the payment rate in dollars from the US would be the perfect kinda country for living just sayin

[@Hifidelics]

The US is the birthplace of “Karen’s”…

[@streaming5332]

As an Australian I am living in the best country.

[@cheryldeboissiere1851]

Yeah, you guys are so cool 😎!

[@edgarhernandez3059]

World champion in skin cancer, desertification, invaded by asians, destroying the nature, full of venomous snakes.

[@misterwah1172]

Thats great too, Im scared of your fauna bro

[@MegaLalito19]

Thank you Brother for making this video,I’m a Mexican living in the 🇺🇸 and life is more simple and beautiful in 🇲🇽

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks! Sure is.

[@mariovasquez9533]

I LOVE MY MEXICO AND IT IS NOT LIKE THEY THINK IT IS HERE IN THE NORTH

[@aldoaranda4222]

En Mexico we don’t have as many homeless people as US.

[@BosqueVillage]

There are none where I live in rural Mexico.

[@samluna67]

There is good and bad everywhere in the world! Every person is different based on their upbringing and the type of family they have! In Mexico today there are opportunities just like in the US and other countries! It’s who you know, what you know, and what you want out of life! Salud!

[@VictorUrciZ]

Muy cierto y hasta pronto amigo.

[@jacobec2001]

I moved to Mexico almost two years ago and no one has asked me what I do for a living….this is so true

[@GibVts]

Im 23 yrs old born and raised in Minnesota and have lived in Houston TX for the last few years. My mom immigrated from MTY MX but im moving to MTY 2025. My land is calling me and i hope they receive me well 🇲🇽

[@iamalanabroad]

I hope so too!

[@salvadorperez8397]

The first fact : América is a Continent.

[@tn18977]

In English it's also a country.

[@yoursforeverpeeps]

Hey, I recently found your channel. Are you Jon's brother?

[@iamalanabroad]

Yep!

[@yoursforeverpeeps]

Very similar both of you. First i though he Had another channel. LOL 😂 thats cool brother. I will follow you as well. Subscribed!!

[@iamalanabroad]

@@yoursforeverpeeps Appreciate it!!

[@1EQUALS-INFINITY]

I am in Queretaro and we have an expat group and we have people from all over the world coming every day. Not all of them stay, but most do.

[@iamalanabroad]

Great to hear!

[@alejandram8076]

How can I reach them? I am planning to live there, I came from Canada, currently I am in Mexico city, but my plan is to move to Queretaro.

[@FernandoVazquez-ro1nw]

It's called inmigrants.

[@1EQUALS-INFINITY]

@@FernandoVazquez-ro1nw You may be right, however, I went to the US to work and make money like many of us. They come with their own money and buy real estate and services. Also most come just to stay for some time not to stay.

[@Sheilawisz]

@@FernandoVazquez-ro1nw Expats are loaded, privileged migrants. That’s the difference.

[@meditateherenow2587]

Welcome to México

[@gabrieldasilva7970]

The one problem I see with inmigration to México (from the USA) is the fact that EVERYTHING is becoming way more expensive than it was... For example, Condesa and Roma in Mexico City have been becoming imposibly expensive to live in as more and more expats move to those areas, and displace people economically. Mexico is, sadly, not ready for mass immigration, most US Citizens work in the US, earn US salaries (which are WAY bigger than Mexican ones) and that's not as good as it seems for the economy of the normal mexican or latin american immigrant that works for mexican companies, pays mexican taxes and earns mexican pesos. Average salaries in Mexico city go from 10k (550 USD) to 15k MXN(840 USD), and rents in Condesa go from 17k to 70k MXN (950-3900 USD), it has become UNLIVABLE, and it's not like other colonies are doing much better, which is why lots of ppl from the working class and even educated professionals are forced to live on the outskirts and take public transportation that uses 3-4 hours of their time DAILY. We're heading to a total collapse if this continues. US economy is just too strong, we need to find a way to coexist, it's not about to stop US ppl from coming, it's about we all live happy, this country IS in fact, big enough for everyone.

[@MikeS-sc5qv]

Thank you, I really enjoy your content!

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks!

[@anm6208]

Just live a life of " have less, do more".

[@iamalanabroad]

love that!

[@senioron]

ese discurso de los bad hombres les evita imaginar que las cosas pueden ser DIFERENTES y que no tiene que ser a huevo a la american way,

[@asiloymigracion]

well in sonora mexico we have prime now, we get packages same in the same day... not sure how long he gets his stuff... and we have A/C on every single place, even small towns cause you need it...

[@franciscojaviergarcia8124]

Is not a myth México it is working very hard to be better on it's economy , we are a hard workers , we don't have to live our country anymore , we have a Lot of brothers from usa lived here and from other countrys too, everybody welcome and happy working together .

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

Another myth, and this is one of the big ones- people in the US are taught that the US is America when in fact it isn’t. The US is only part of America but not the whole America. Every country from Chile to Canada is part of America because the only place need just America is our continent. Since the continent was named America, everyone who lives in this continent is an American, it has been this way since 1507. The US used the name America to point out the fact that the states are in the American continent. So Mexico is America, Canada is America, Peru is America and special mention to Brazil which is where the name America was first placed. History lesson folks.

[@gysellealejandro5262]

Please please please ! Mexicans do not earn in dollars…. Which means that it’s easy for you to live here (Mexico) BUT FOR MEXICANS it’s getting worse, not being able to afford to pay rent coz they earn 450 dlls per month or even less and now rents are increasing every second and now it’s only “affordable” when you are not a Mexican earning in Mexican pesos. It could be a dream for you but not for locals, also if you really want to live here… respect our culture out country, our people, DO NOT EXPECT A WHOLE COUNTRY TO CHANGE just cause you are not used to listen to music at the beach or long ass parties 🤭. Respect it’s the key and also being well informed.

[@iamalanabroad]

Fairly put- I agree respect is very important!

[@ruugyaku5347]

Tengo unos tíos que viven en Estados Unidos, y pues, dicen que es... curioso. Yo en lo personal no tengo ganas de ir, además, no se ofendan, pero los gringos me dan miedo, al menos en concepto, si en México puede tocarte un loco o un asaltante que lleve una pistola, pero es que en Estados Unidos TODOS tienen armas. Bien, estos familiares nos contaron, bueno, realmente me lo contaron unos tíos a quienes mis tíos de E.U. de los contaron, pero despues se los pregunté directamente y me dijeron que es cierto, que en Estados Unidos hacen simulacros para tiroteos en las escuelas, de como ponerse capas de keblar y resguardarse en caso de tiroteo, cuando lo oí solo levanté una ceja y dije "amm..., ¿qué?", mi tío y prima que me lo contaron dijeron que reaccionaran igual cuando los de E.U. les dijeron eso. Nosotros somos los que vivimos en México, donde todos somos potenciales victimas de un crimen y la inseguridad por el crimen organizado está por la nubes, y no hacemos simulacros para balaceras, y no lo hacemos porque no hace falta. Lo piensas y tiene sentido que en Estados Unidos hagan simulacros para tiroteos, pero no dejas de preguntarte que tan bajo han caído para que sea una necesidad.

[@DavidEuropeTV]

So true, I feel like I've got to wear a big polar jacket everytime I go to walmart.

[@ruthw143]

As an immigrant in the USA I’m 💯 agree with you ☝️

[@TysonJensen]

One of the first Spanish phrases in US-based Spanish class that you learn is "¿a que te dedicas?" (what do you do for a living?) but then I came to Mexico and I hardly ever hear that phrase, and I've kinda stopped using it.

[@ReporteMajo]

They’re never going ask you that as a foreigner but trust (I am mexican) me, mexican people do ask that the first time they meet you because mexican society is VERY classist. And they need to know how to treat you 😪

[@arturovillalobos336]

Personal responsibility... You really made me laugh... As a Mexican from Mexico City I'm aware that my country lacks very much a culture of "prevention". This country works in a very individualistic fashion. Besides, you missed the point that there is an open racism among mexicans, especially against dark skin mexicans with an indigenous background. Here it was not a social movement to gain rights as it happened with black people in the US.

[@adrianareyes958]

I´m Mexican, all my siblings are american and I would never live in the States. I love many things from America, but I love my own country, my own peple, culture and everything that I find in Mexico City. I´ve always had an american visa, but since T was elected I decided I will NEVER go to spend my money to a country that doesn´t want me there. Why would I subject my self to being disrespected If I choose to speak spanish in public or to be mistreated by an officer at customs, as I have. So, no... not begging for a visa, spending an excessive amount of money to get it and waiting an insane amount of time and standing in line since early morning. I´ve been travelling to Europe, where I´ve felt well-recieved.

[@spark_6710]

BRAVO MEXICO 🇲🇽 for being 12th on the economic powerhouse country rankings !! YAY !!! FINALLY !! Lol I love Mexicans & their national football team !! I am a Japanese woman who has been living in the States for the most of my life ! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🇲🇽💕💞

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

私はメキシ公人ですそれでも　トランプ2024 壁を作れ

[@arangelrb]

Buen contenido, ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta de vivir en México? ¿Qué extrañas de Estados Unidos?

[@iamalanabroad]

I think you can see in my other videos what i like (the people and pace of life mostly).. miss bout the USA- honestly just family/friends and NYC area food :).

[@georgefurman4371]

Good for you my friend. The lies I discovered living in the USA. The empire will fall and the people will eventually overcome the failures of the wealthy class to build a sane society. War is all they have to offer. Solidaridad from California. A Mexican te saluda.

[@iamalanabroad]

thanks!

[@vmlinuxz]

Inspent all day in valle de bravo lookong for a metric bolt and never found anyone that dold them. It took walking to 2 stores to be able to make a sandwich. Shopping for basics is much more scattered.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

🤔 I think it makes sense for a house or apartment building in a hot part of the world to have air conditioning, but in the _bedroom._ Not the _living_ room where the US usually _puts_ it. Optimal sleep depends on an environment that’s between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius. The closer you can get to that the better, but again, this is if you’re trying to _sleep._ If you’re awake, with no intention of sleeping, you can live with discomfort.

[@iamalanabroad]

i agree actually! I did add one to my bedroom here in mexico city for 1-2 months a year just to sleep, but i went a good while without one here.

[@thatsubae]

All Americans talk about is what they eat, what they have, and where they travel. No culture, traditions or a lot of family values.

[@camiller4916]

We also talk abt sports. But personally, I don’t talk abt possessions. I’m trying to get rid of stuff. Culture, traditions, family, that all depends on the person. Some do and some don’t have these ideals And to be fair, it’s a massive country. New Mexico is wildly different from Maine

[@deborahsearle2339]

What a person does for a living can tell you a little about their interests or passions. It does not have to be an offensive inquiry…

[@iamalanabroad]

I agree, but i don't think it needs to be the first thing asked in a conversation either.

[@SandraLC]

Good video!

[@iamalanabroad]

Thanks!