10 House Differences Between El Salvador & The United States

[@ThatExpatMom]

Como siempre, los subtítulos están disponibles en español e inglés, ¡espero que lo disfruten! As always Subtitles are available in Spanish and English I hope you enjoy!

[@angiegonzalez6043]

Como hago para ver los subtítulos en español

[@ThatExpatMom]

Todo lo que tienes que hacer es activar cc en KZbin. Si su idioma se establece en español, los subtítulos estarán en español y vic versa en inglés 😁 puede hacerlo haciendo clic en el botón "cc" en la parte superior derecha o los 3 puntos en la parte superior derecha y seleccionando "cc" y eligiendo su preferencia de idioma

[@angiegonzalez6043]

@@ThatExpatMom Gracias!😀

[@WalkingVibes4K]

Great video carol...💯👍

[@aSSaaSSIIIn]

Me encantan tus videos

[@zrusso8731]

After living in the United States my mom sent me to live in El Salvador for two years with my grandparents and every morning before going to school I had to shower with ice cold water from the pila 🥶🥶 I used to have a little guacal and count to 3 before the first shot of water. It was torture 😫

[@ThatExpatMom]

Pila water is definitely colder than the tap. Usually the water from the shower is actually a little warm (sometimes really warm) depending where the pipes are and how much sun they get. But the pila water has had a chance to sit and chill in the shade so yeah... That's a 1 2 3 moment for sure 😊 where in El Salvador did you stay? Are you back in the US now? What do you miss about El Salvador?

[@zrusso8731]

@@ThatExpatMom My family lives in Sensuntepeque Cabañas. I'm planning to visit next year, I miss everything 😞

[@juanruiz1658]

That was my life when I was younger living in El Salvador 🇸🇻 same thing the guacal staff 😂even same city sensuntepeque 😂 can’t wait to go back 😎

[@joseavelenda7126]

Yeah! That could be a challenge but after you took that shower, trust me that it works better than a cup of coffee. 👍🏼

[@zrusso8731]

@@joseavelenda7126 for sure 😆 but I felt my soul left my body for a few minutes 😂😂

[@leonardpaz2223]

You guys are beyond my expectations ... You seem to be down to earth and not some fake wanna be's . So glad I've found you

[@ThatExpatMom]

You are so sweet! I´m so glad you are here and enjoyed our videos we have so much fun making them :)

[@elenacortez788]

Adorable!!

[@tommyjames7984]

Se dice you gals

[@CoralieRoseBeauty]

This is so neat learning the differences between the two countries and a lot of the things I’d Americans take for granted. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatExpatMom]

It's funny how little I miss the things from the US anymore... Except for target and amazon😂 but I love having tile floors with young children

[@SusanEvans]

Growing up in Guatemala, we did not have hot water for 8 years. We had to heat up water in pots on the stove for a bath.

[@ThatExpatMom]

We heat up water on the stove for the girls on those rare mornings it's chilly... I miss those mornings it's 6 am and 74 already 😂 What was your favorite part about growing up in Guatemala?

[@SusanEvans]

Probably the beauty of the country.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Totally feel that comment! It is breathtaking 💙

[@mwinchester66]

Oh yeah, many parts of Guatemala are COLD 🥶 unlike Honduras or El Salvador, the whole tap water shower wouldn't work there.

[@nehemiassanchez8047]

El agua helada en la mañana lo pone más activo a uno para ir a trabajar o estudiar xD

[@ThatExpatMom]

Eso es cierto... mi esposo lo dice todo el tiempo. Sin agua helada no siente que despierte. Gracias Nehemias!

[@patriciazelada3400]

Y con todo eso les gusta vivir en el salvador???

[@annamariahernandez9180]

Es que el clima de El Salvador es como Hawaii y por eso nose usa agua caliente pero algunas casas si tienen agua caliente.

[@TheCookingChronicleswithIngrid]

Wow it is beautiful in El Salvador I have many friends from there... ONe of my fave dishes is pupusas de chicharron omg they are so good. It is interesting the differences of the houses between the States and Salvador it was interesting listening to you explain it all.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Pupusas are heaven sent! I'm going to try to make my own this weekend wish me luck ❤️

[@MrCabrera111]

@@ThatExpatMom Were they good? :)

[@UnapologeticLunaGoddess]

It’s so awesome to know the difference between here and there! It gives people lot to think and about and know before coming to visit or live!! It makes me even more excited to have it on my travel list of 2022!

[@ThatExpatMom]

I so hope you come in 2022! El Salvador is such a beautiful country 💙

[@LadyG75]

Just randomly found ur videos. Im originally from El Salvador but came to the US when i was 11...im 30, happily married and a mother of 2 young ones. I can relate to ur videos in so many ways. I love it!

[@ThatExpatMom]

I am so happy you are here with us 💙😁 Where in the US are you? Do you get to come back to El Salvador and visit often?

[@LadyG75]

@@ThatExpatMom I live in NY and usually we go every year except this one because of the pandemic u know :( but im enjoying ur past videos. Also the ones u do the different crafts and activities because im out of ideas but this week i will try one of urs 👍

[@josechavez-js8hx]

I just found you today and I love the way you show many places of my Pueblo salvadoreño , I’m from Usulutan living in California for the last 25 Años .congratulations all of you nice family!

[@heathercheney3946]

You two are delightful! I loved the Bitcoin video as well. I truly hope it is successful in El Salvador as well many other countries. We are from Canada and I hope to visit El Salvador at some point!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! I hope El Salvador sees many successes it is such a beautiful and warm country. I do hope you come to visit soon too :)

[@ThatExpatMom]

We lived off of Bitcoin for 7 days! Here is Pt 2 Bitcoin El Salvador Adventures hope you enjoy 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoSulaOYd5p1d8U

[@julianarosario2424]

I just discovered your channel and I love it. Thanks for sharing your experience. I have dreams about living in El Salvador or Puerto Rico. I'm super excited to continue watching your videos .

[@ThatExpatMom]

That's awesome! 😁 So happy you are here! El Salvador is marvelous! I haven't been to Puerto Rico yet but I'd love to visit.

[@krisciamenjivar6447]

Omg I really enjoyed this video😂. I am from El Salvador and I like to watch your videos because they help me to practice my English 🤗.

[@ThatExpatMom]

I'm so happy you liked it 💙💙💙 That's awesome! I used to make English videos for some buses here a while back 🤭 love having you here

[@esthertobar2096]

Your are amazing 😂😂😂 I watched second video. I did not know your channel before. It's great

[@LivingWithEve]

I could use a pila. I think many America’s would love one too. Having too many places to do big chores. Too much.

[@ThatExpatMom]

It's a very practical thing to have for sure ❤️

[@chucitachirimoya1086]

Also in pilas you colect water that you might need for the day, in case they cut the fluid, it happens frecuently.

[@wargueta666]

I am glad to see a "greengeetaa" living in El Salvador so cool to see that! (Make a video of cost of living in ES vs USA)

[@Mainecoon03736]

I loved this... I cannot believe all the differences. So interesting...thank you for sharing 💕

[@ThatExpatMom]

After 10 years I really had to think about what was different it's all just life now 😊 but I love celebrating the differences because that's what makes us all unique 💙

[@mommingonthedaily8984]

I love learning about other countries and the differences ❤️ thanks for sharing with us !

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much for coming on an adventure with us 💙😁 I love sharing my love of El Salvador

[@Sincerely.Shelbie]

This was so great! You girls are the cutest. This was so educational! Thank you for sharing your culture with us 🥰♥️

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! My daughter's were all born here but im originally from San Diego 💕

[@samuelvaldez5125]

De Toda las cosas que mencionaste, la que deberia ser Obligatorion entodas las casa de el salvador son los Screens. Nos evitariamos tener mucha gente en los hospitales a causa de dengue , paludismo, diarreas, fiebre tifoideas entre otras

[@INVAZOR33]

Pila: water reservoir usually made of cement with a sync like component on top called lavadero. Hot water is not standard in el Salvador mostly because average ambient temperature year around is 95° (25°).

[@ThatExpatMom]

Yes! Just because our water isn't hot doesn't mean it's cold either ❤️ 95 and 100%humidity lately I wouldn't be taking hot showers if I could 😁

[@leonardpaz2223]

@@ThatExpatMom Sorry Carol , but your comment does not make sense ☺

[@ThatExpatMom]

@@leonardpaz2223when it is 95° Fahrenheit a hot shower doesn't sound that appealing

[@williamgarcia9858]

Cold water isn't really cold, more like room temperature cold, which is nice.

[@gp5]

And that depends too, because if you live in El Pital or similar parts, the temperature only goes up to 70F (21C) and the low can go down all the way to 40F (4C) all year round.

[@mariajoseastacio5208]

Cuando llueve LA ROPA!!! Y a correr a meter la ropa😂

[@ThatExpatMom]

Conozco muy bien ese momento 🤣🌧️

[@steam4414]

I have the same cup!! Oh my gosh!!!! You know more than me. I was just 14 years when I had to leave my Pulgarcito. Love your videos!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Nice! I love that cup ☕ I found it at a local thrift store here 😁 I have a slight addiction to coffee and coffee mugs 😂 Where did you move to?do you get to visit El Salvador often?

[@AddieDwyer]

This was so fun to listen to . I'd like to go to El Salvador someday

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! You totally should it's AMAZING!

[@user-gg4of8kj6y]

What? There are security guards in cars driving patrolling all over the USA! Saying there's no security guards in the USA is a false statement

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi Ernie, I was speaking specifically about security guards outside of housing complexes, restaurants, etc... which is pretty common here in El Salvador. Not about private security or police which are available in both in the US and El Salvador 😊

[@user-gg4of8kj6y]

@@ThatExpatMom Hi...wow...you replied! I just do not see what is the difference of private security guards and security guards in El Salvador.....they all are private security guards....I don't mean to be argumentative , just believe security guards are common and the serve same purpose In USA as well as E S

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi yes I try to reply to everyone (my aunt has been visiting so I'm a bit behind 😊). The point I was making in the video is growing up in San Diego California my apartments did not have armed guards at the entrance checking identification before allowing entrance whereas my homes here in El Salvador all have. When paying rent here there is the fee for rent and the fee for security. I was not trying to say there aren't police or private security guards in the US. 😊 I hope that helps.

[@CoralieRoseBeauty]

I love learning about different cultures and everyday living differences. Thank you so much for sharing all of this really neat and interesting content! Really enjoying your channel!! 😍

[@ThatExpatMom]

Then you so much! I love little differences that's where you find the special 💙 I love your channel too

[@EpicKate]

I got distracted and life happened and I was finally able to finish this! You guys must have had so much fun making this! It's definitely interesting. Next time you do a video like this- can you include pictures? Like it would have been cool to see a picture of that cement sink you were talking about!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thanks

[@ThatExpatMom]

Life is always happening am I right? 😂 Thank you for taking the time to watch my video we had a blast filming it... I miss her so much..editing it made me feel like she wasn't so far away.

[@cassandras206]

Cute video! I’m glad to know these things. I wish to visit El Salvador 🇸🇻 one day. I have many friends from this beautiful country and people. 🥰

[@yeseniahs1730]

I love El salvador 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Greetings from Colorado 🙏

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hey Colorado how are you doing? 😊

[@ziedytoys3566]

I love hearing about life in other countries, especially now when travel is off the cards! 😬

[@ThatExpatMom]

I miss the outside so much too! 💙

[@HomemakingwithRuby]

Wow this video is really taking off! Congrats!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you 💙❤️

[@WilliamRamirez-nk9xo]

You’re both so cute. I’m going to El Salvador 🇸🇻 next year 2022 here I come...

[@Yalond24]

I like your channel I like your perspective your experience in El Salvador . I gonna watch more of your videos

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! 😁 💙 I love my beautiful new home and I'm happy it shows.

[@Yalond24]

@@ThatExpatMom I was looking at house and listening to what you added it you made it looks very American its beautiful. has all the features.

[@ThatExpatMom]

here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q3lKGYrNKlopI

[@alvarocastellanos1055]

Hi I just found you guys yesterday and I subscribed to your channel, i am from El Salvador but now living in the United States, I am from Quezaltepeque La Libertad, I am planning to visit my family in may of this year 2021 , i love everything you are doing with your videos it brings back so many memories of everything that has to do with El Salvador thank you

[@osvaldocb5795]

Hi, great video. Such a great way to explain your experience in our country. Most of the people use PILA in order to wash dishes, take shower and clean whatever you want!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much 💙 Pilas are so convenient 😊 but I think the geckos are my favorite difference for sure 🦎

[@LADYRAEUK]

This is great! I’ve always had a dryer until I moved to England! I thought it was so weird at first! lol

[@ThatExpatMom]

Right?! I almost never dry my own clothes but the girls and the sheets and the towels and the rags? I need my dryer

[@LADYRAEUK]

That Expat Mom lol I know it! Now I have heated clothes racks 🤣

[@ThatExpatMom]

Wait it's heated? how does that work?

[@carolinalopez3648]

@@LADYRAEUK 😂😂 too funny. You mean when the clothes get extremely dry from the sun ? Heated racks 😂

[@CoachD_PlanWithMe]

I found this super informative. New subscriber...

[@ThatExpatMom]

So happy to have you!

[@jeannettecastillo461]

Great video to remember my childhood in El Salvador you should do a tour of your house

[@ThatExpatMom]

Than you for watching 😁💙 I'm so happy you liked it! A house tour would be fun... I just have to clean up a few things first 😂

[@DeetehG61]

That Expat Mom yes it would be nice to watch

[@ThatExpatMom]

here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q3lKGYrNKlopI

[@saskianorvell8604]

Super interesting videos. Me too when I was a kid I would bathe in my pila. I even grew tilapia fish in I'm pilas. I live pilas.

[@ThatExpatMom]

My girls love pila baths 💙 fish could be fun 🐠

[@raulsosa4384]

From canada I like your channel

[@marvinayala216]

Am glad you have access to water. When I lived in San Salvador, there was usually no water. It came at 11:00pm and was turned off at 6:00am.

[@jaguilar9647]

Very interesting and informational video; very creative. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! My daughter and I had a lot of fun putting it together 💙

[@LifeWithTheLovedays]

IT was so interesting to hear all the differences!! I have visited south america a few times (on humanitarian trips, not vacation, so no luxury accomodations) and I have taken some chilly showers lol but I suppose you just get used to it!

[@ThatExpatMom]

It's usually 80-90 and humid so the water is refreshing and pretty close to room temperature... But those rate mornings when it's a bit chilly I miss it too... Not enough to buy a hot water heater though 😂

[@abrahammejia4928]

Nice video 👍👍👍

[@suarezb4888]

I love this congrats and blessings to all of you, I love ES

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! Blessings to you and your family as well! El Salvador is beautiful 💙

[@mountainmamashome]

This was so interesting! There are so many unique differences! The hot water part is so different!

[@ThatExpatMom]

It's funny I've lived here so long I really had to think about what was different. 💜

[@ninoncali6478]

A house tour would have been great! New subscriber here😁

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi so great to have you here! I was thinking of filming a house tour. Would you be interested in seeing that?

[@ninoncali6478]

@@ThatExpatMom yes, i would be interested and I’m sure your viewers would like that too! Thank you for responding! I’m a Salvadoran immigrant living in California since 1982. I haven’t gone back since but I’m hoping to do that in the near future 🙂

[@ThatExpatMom]

Awesome! I hope to have it up very soon. I'm originally from San Diego California (born 1982) 😊 hopefully you can come and visit El Salvador soon! There is so much beauty everywhere 💙

[@ThatExpatMom]

here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q3lKGYrNKlopI

[@1174juanamaya]

Hello ladies, I was scrolling through KZbin and found your video played it and loved it now I’m watching every Vlog you’ve posted, keep it up an have fun doing them by the way you co-host is gorgeous🌹🌹💐🇺🇸🇸🇻

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! 🤗 You are awesome! And yes she is stunning sweet and so smart I love her so much! 😊

[@lalatomama3388]

How interesting! I love hearing differences between countries. I got to live in Europe for a summer and it was so fun finding the differences.

[@ThatExpatMom]

I love what makes us different it is one of the best things about traveling 💜

[@homewithleys]

I think we take hot water for granted here in the states. Love that you did this with your daughter. Love you guys listed the differences. Such a fun video.

[@ThatExpatMom]

There is hot water here too you just have to pay for the hot water heater 😁 and honestly most days I don't even miss it... the water isn't hot but it's not cold either more like room temperature

[@homewithleys]

@@ThatExpatMom oh ok. That wouldn’t be too bad especially after a hot day.

[@bloodstriper3649]

So awesome. I lived in Okinawa, Japan and we had geckos in the house. They became our little pets. In Puerto Rico we had coquis, the island frog, and if you had to use the bathroom at night you had to check the toilet seat before you sat down, otherwise...😄

[@ThatExpatMom]

here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q3lKGYrNKlopI

[@carolinalopez3648]

Great video. I’m glad things are changing for the better ( for some people) who have access now to own washers or dryers. But for the most part the “pila” still multipurpose.😅 As a Salvi living in NYC I miss so many things about my pulgarcito.

[@mariaamaya5885]

I love chicharas how singig at this time. I appreciate your information for us Gog bless you guys.

[@LifestylewithSarah]

wow who knew hot water was such a perk.... and I cannot imagine not having appliances as a renter!!! I love my baths lol... it was. a must have for me . Thanks for sharing, this was fun to watch.

[@ThatExpatMom]

It was a apprise that appliances don't automatically come with a rental but I have to say I love having my own appliances. It gives a sense of ownership even as a renter.

[@heathercheney3946]

Awesome! Thanks for following through with Part 2 of your BTC experience.

[@umzenaamerica1253]

Pila in Brazilian Portuguese I think is the Tanque. But i have never heard that word "pila" before.

[@EngachoSV]

About 30 years ago, we didn't have those "house" geckos here in El Salvador. I have heard that they were brought by someone, or if they naturally expanded their territory maybe from northern countries. I clearly remember in 1996 I travel to Campeche Mexico by car, and when we arrived in the evening to Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, that was the first time I heard a gecko. We didn't have them here back then. I was 27 years old and I pay a lot of attention to nature sounds, so I was sure they didn't exist here yet.

[@ThatExpatMom]

here is our house tour sorry for the wait :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4q3lKGYrNKlopI

[@SonicCruz]

Two beautiful woman Love yalls video 🇸🇻🇺🇸😇

[@xiomipalacios5391]

GOOD TO KNOW! THANKS FOR THE INFO IN CASE WE RETIRE IN EL SALVADOR........we're looking into that!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

You should totally retire here! El Salvador is AMAZING 😁 where are you now?

[@Minina-Nena-Celina]

Good job Xiomi

[@pedropereira8924]

This is a nice video for sharing your knowledge of both countries 👍🏼

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you for hanging out with us 😊

[@pedropereira8924]

@@ThatExpatMom I really like you, videos, thanks you for sharing ❤️

[@monicalopez2667]

Love your videos!!!

[@EngachoSV]

I used to translate letters from Spanish to English for a NGO. I had a hard time in every occasion when the child mentioned a "Pila". I remember I found a word to say it in English, but it wasn't a real "pila" like those we have here in El Salvador. The closest word I found was a Trough (for water).

[@mariovela6206]

Pila probably can be translated to concrete utility sink. Greetings from San Francisco, California. Thank you for sharing your videos!!! God Blessed You!!!

[@yeseniahs1730]

I love your videos🥰🥰I'm agree with the screens.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! The screens are so useful. 😁💙

[@creatingcommunity7022]

This was very eye opening. Loved hearing about all the differences. God bless 🤗

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you ❤️ It was such a fun one too film with my oldest and get her perspective

[@robertelizondo6406]

Another great video my friend. Gonna share on my Facebook. Blessings!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! 🤗 💙 I'm so happy you liked it 😁

[@robertelizondo6406]

@@ThatExpatMom Yes my friend family friendly and I can share that on my Facebook.

[@hermosa_23]

Oh god! i miss the pilas too much and the fresh water in a summer day,l love your videos!!thank's

[@ThatExpatMom]

Fresh water on a summer day is the best! It feels so nice! 💙

[@victorgomar166]

Greetings from Australia. I have been living here for almost 30 years (from El Salvador) and Aus homes sit between ES and US. Like the US hot water and bath tub are standard as well as screens on windows and doors (main and to the garden), home construction similar to your description of US homes. Also flooring has been mainly carpet throughout the house and tiles (ceramic/vinyl) in the kitchen and wet areas (bathrooms, toilet and laundry), although tiles are fast becoming popular/standard like in ES. Some middle of the road aspects include having a kitchen as standard but other appliances are one's responsibility (like in ES), although dishwashers are fast becoming standard (at least in new homes. Our home was built c.2005 with no dishwasher). Dryers are optional, it would be handy to have one but not a must, ours broke down about 10 years ago and haven't replaced it. Although there is no pila here, there is a deep sink in the laundry that would mimic the pila in ES. Also like ES peepholes are not standard, we don't have one, but again new construction has that added feature. Ah, before I forget. I don't know about geckos but here kangaroos are not common in cities, on the outskirts one may be lucky to see a few, but in general you would need to go the outback. So in Aus there is a bit of this and a bit of that, middle of the road. Good comparison video, keep up the good work and hopefully we all can come out of this pandemic and enjoy the wider world.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Greetings Australia! That is so cool to hear about the differences in homes there as well . I love how the world is so unique :) I Hopefully you can come and visit El Salvador soon! What departamento are you from? Is there anywhere you would like us to visit?

[@victorgomar166]

@@ThatExpatMom Soy de la capital. With regards to visits, well any would do, but if pressed Cabañas

[@isafromusa]

Nice video,I use my pila as a swimming pool in El Salvador 🤗😁😁😁👍👍 Thank you guys ....Mucha calor La pila is the solution😁

[@ThatExpatMom]

Jajaja pilas are awesome! It is so hot right now 😅 hope you are safe and sound and beating the heat

[@kelvinlopez4792]

Im so glad you like it the irony my parents move here for a better life but my parents always went to go visit and I always said no but now I want to go to see it for myself 😂

[@Ivannalexa]

You’re an amazing stepmother, the girl looks so happy, is amazing your life style in El Salvador, 💙🤍💙 May god continue blessing you and your family.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! My life is better because of all my girls they make my world turn 💙💙💙

[@elizabethgarcilazo51]

Nice video is the first time I see you 👀 videos I am from El Salvador 🇸🇻 I leave end 🇺🇸 USA for 32 years I mis my country pregunta 🙋‍♀️ porque vives en El Salvador 🇸🇻 xq escuche q tu eres de san digo California tu esposo es de El Salvador 🇸🇻? Eres bella tu y tu familia yo se q todo es diferente de acá en USA 🇺🇸 de en El Salvador 🇸🇻 eres muy dulce bendiciones Good bless ♥️♥️

[@ThatExpatMom]

Gracias por tu bonito comentario Elizabeth!

[@antonioreyes-rr3sg]

This is a great idea to introduce your daughter to the channel you can tell she is not shy shebis the future of el salvador

[@MrCabrera111]

I laughed so hard when your daughter called your dog "chucha" It was an aw moment Lol

[@ThatExpatMom]

💙 I am so happy we could make you smile ☺ I don't think my girls have ever called them dogs.... "mommy the chucho ate my galletita" I hear a lot 😋

[@julianarosario2424]

My son is half Salvadoran...same thing . All dogs are chucho. I laughed too when she said it. I love it .

[@menjivar76]

This is accurate, if you don’t call chucho a un chucho you are not Salvadorian 🤣

[@CatlynMarie]

These are so crazy! I didn’t know any of these! I couldn’t do without hot water! My showers are always hot no matter what! 😂

[@ThatExpatMom]

It's not as hard as you would think... Because the temperature is usually in the 80-90s and our pipes aren't buried very deep the sun heats up the water naturally.... So while the water isn't hot it isn't exactly cold either more neutral usually 😁

[@CatlynMarie]

That Expat Mom that is just so nuts to me! But also, once you’re use to it I’m sure it’s like normal!

[@juanmiranda4100]

Thanks for the information dear friends 😍😍😍❤👍

[@Mrs_Turner2013]

Wow this was so cool to watch the differences. I would have to get a water heater. I could not take a cold shower 🥶 seems like a really beautiful place to live though

[@ThatExpatMom]

It's not bad 99% of the time at all its usually 80-90 degrees and the Water is more like room temperature not hot but not cold 😁

[@martoinblack]

Thank you for sharing, you seem very happy!

[@ChristinaGisele]

Wow these were some really interesting facts and differences. You should try a steam mop for all those tiles.

[@ThatExpatMom]

A Steam mop would be optimal I haven{t found one here yet....but I did just find a vacumm so I am stoked!

[@anamartineslopez1896]

Recien me encontre con sus videos y me gustaron este esta muy dibertido😁😂

[@guillermodias2985]

Love you video thank for visiting our country

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you! We actually live here 😊💙

[@mommyonthemove25]

This was fun. When I was living in Puerto Rico I would have to run out back to get my clothes at the first sign of rain lol

[@ThatExpatMom]

I always forget they are out there.... Like oh yeah it's raining that's going to ease this humidity... Oh no my laundry... 🏃 😂 It's a good workout

[@mommyonthemove25]

@@ThatExpatMom lol Yes! Im so glad to have a dryer now. Although, i still get that little panic when i see rain, Oh wait! im not in PR anymore lol

[@ThatExpatMom]

That is too funny!

[@julianarosario2424]

Puerto Rico and El Salvador. My two favorite places 🙌

[@nancyz2098]

After so many of your videos watched, i finally realized who you remind me of.....the princess from the movie enchanted!!! 👸

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hahahaha thank you! I've gotten that a lot and am quite flattered 👸I'm excited for the sequel too

[@nevadablog7922]

Interesting information thanks

[@williamrivera9180]

Hi I’m form El Salvador and I like you videos because I can remember when I was there and I hope one day a can go to my home country

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! We are happy you are here with us ☺️ Hopefully one day you can return 💙

[@edwinbarahona303]

Congratulations! You and your stepdaughter doesn’t see like it. I can tell that she is your own daughter. I am from Puerto La Libertad and I live in San Francisco.

[@campos3391]

Nice video, that's why when I go to ES for vacationing I rent Airbnb on a family trip.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Renting a house is definitely the way to go for long vacation stays here 😊 How often do you get to come visit?

[@campos3391]

That Expat Mom twice a year, summer time and Christmas time Summer visit canceled this year, I usually stay around Santa Tecla or around, motivated by fresh air.

[@ThatExpatMom]

I'm sorry your summer trip was canceled I'm hoping things feel "normal" by Christmas. I hope you and all of your family is well 💙

[@youtuberosalvatex5722]

Hello I’m salvadorian🇸🇻 but I have 20 years live in Texas

[@abeagleslife]

Your daughter is so beautiful! Nice video.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thank you so much! 🤗 She is amazing 💙

[@truan007]

i love your videos and really like the way you talk about el salvador and respect their culture please upload more videos. and have you try the fruit mamon is like sweet and sour or jocote de corona

[@ThatExpatMom]

Hi! 😊 Thank you so much! I'm really happy you enjoy my channel 💙 I love sharing my experiences living here in beautiful El Salvador! Jocotes are so good!

[@lunaluna2497]

Amé el video, realmente el agua caliente no se necesita mucho sobre todo si vives en San Miguel jaja. Yo vivo en Suchitoto aquí hace mucho calor en el día y quizás solo me haría falta en el invierno cuando llueve y no nos queremos bañar con agua helada pero de ahí casi no se necesita porque el agua helada te refresca y te despierta.

[@JasmineHewitt51]

this is a great video idea, I didnt knoow there were so many differences

[@ThatExpatMom]

So happy you liked it 🤗

[@ojosclaros911]

Love ES! The people are so nice! Most people also burn their own garbage as well. I went to ES last year and the cold shower water was actually soothing because it was sooo HOT outside! We're in the process of moving to ES next year (depending on this pandemic) and building a house there with a store for income. How do you manage and live comfortable and stable there? Did you purchase a home or rent? How is the medical/dental service? prescriptions? Thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@ThatExpatMom]

I love living in El Salvador 💙 some people burn their garbage but I wouldn't say most, our garbage pickup is 3 times a week even in this crazy pandemic. 😜 There are many more Videos to come I hope to answer all your questions soon ❤️

[@eagle032170]

The medical service is free for all, that includes prescriptions, but the service isn’t good at all. If you can afford it, better the private sector of health services. Much cheaper than the states and medications also better prices than in US. I think is not necessary to buy an insurance, you pay for the service you get. There is also alternatives as foundations that are private and the payments are more symbolics than profitable. Also there is the Seguro Social, Health Service for the workers of public and private sectors that get a small discount from their pay checks, state service but much better than the national public services. About to buy or rent a house, that will depends of your living standards. If you want to rent something like for an American middle class standard, you pay something between $500 to $900 per month. $900 for a brand new apartment in a new building, but can pay the same or less for a big house not new but in a good neighborhood with enough room for a small store in the front of the house. If you want to buy, the brand new apartment can cost between $100k to $150k with 3 bedrooms in good neighborhood with pool in the building and sometimes also GYM and common places for reunions and parties. A not that new, but big house can cost $60,000 and up. A brand new house with 3 bedrooms but not that big, you can pay $65,000 and up, but most of this new houses are out of the city, where there is no more room for these type of constructions. More closer to the city, more expensive, and usually more luxury. I’m planing also to go back to ES, and buy my own place and start a new business.

[@mwinchester66]

The pila thing would be awesome in USA, I wish I could wash by hand a few things instead of always having to pile enough to justify a laundry load.

[@geraldsalgado3776]

Do you know what El Salvador and the rest of latin America and the United States have In common, it's that there are all beautiful countries with incredible history's full of beautiful proud people of ALL nationalities and races, and I being Puerto Rican, an American and a caring human being am also proud of you...*And despite what the very bias and very negative American media/TV keep showing and saying, it's proud people like you two young ladies in this video that is a testament to the fact that it's cool to care because WE ALL MATTER!!!Stay safe and warm...and Gracia's....A true fan...GERALD SALGADO...Baltimore md

[@Helen_Carolina]

We would shower in the pila! Lol You took me back to when I use to visit. I remember the first time I went I so confused why there wasn’t any tub. Lol thank you for sharing!

[@ThatExpatMom]

The pila is awesome! My girls bath in the pila at Abuelitas and they love it!

[@Emily-sg8co]

Nelly

[@rozescorner9383]

Oh this is super cute. Wish my son would record with me lol 😂

[@ThatExpatMom]

How old is your son? My girls love making videos it's almost impossible to record with just me 😂

[@eusebio69able]

👍 great , I love your videos 💕

[@chicascarlos5]

Both of you look as sister. Bendiciones para esta familia preciosa

[@mariajoseastacio5208]

Para nosotros en el salvador es un lujo tener todo eso

[@ThatExpatMom]

Para mí también. 💙💙

[@VladimirHidalgo]

About the hot water: I mean, come on! with this weather? 😁 I would prefer a water cooler haha

[@ThatExpatMom]

I agree! I have said the same thing on many occasions jajjaa

[@robertelizondo6406]

Have you ever had a Appliance Technician service your Appliances? That’s the industry I was in for eighteen years. Washers, Dryers dishwasher Refrigerators etc.

[@ThatExpatMom]

Thankfully (knock on wood) I haven't needed to have anything serviced yet... That my husband couldn't fix that is 😂 2 days into quarantine our washer stopped working but he managed to fix it 😅 any recommendations of who to call if I need something fixed?

[@robertelizondo6406]

@@ThatExpatMom Lol, have no idea my friend I'm in Texas from Houston but live closer to San Antonio. I have family in Santa Ana but don't know who does that type of work there. What was the issue with your washer? If you ever have any questions I'd be happy to walk y'all through it. Blessings! 🙂