i have a new mexican boyfriend + we're driving halfway across Mexico

Meet my boyfriend David from Mexico and follow our journey from Tulum to Puerto Escondido! It's going to take us 10 days to drive halfway across the country. In this vlog we visit Kaan Luum Lagoon, Muyil, Mahahual and finish in Bacalar.
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[@lara_xy]

I watch a lot of non-English videos all the time so I have no problem reading subtitles and I think it is cool if you have more Spanish-speaking content in the future

[@tijay8507]

But she is English and so are a lot of her subbies like me so i would prefer he to speak in English lol ..

[@Yagiselys]

@@tijay8507 she is learning spanish so if you like her you will still support what she is doing :)

[@JennaBrown]

I really like her Spanish! I think it’s inspiring that she is now this fluent! I am also trying to learn Spanish so I love that her videos are partially spanish

[@sun.sh.in.e]

@@JennaBrown she’s not fluent 😂 but she is doing really well.

[@JennaBrown]

@@sun.sh.in.e I guess fluent was a bad word lol what I meant by “this fluent” was that she is able to hold conversations in a lot of the situations in her videos

[@lara_xy]

I think we are all living vicariously through your travelling - I miss beaches and swimming and exploring SO much

[@woolypuffin392]

Yes! Our pools are all closed. I heve new diving goggles that i have not used once 😔

[@everydaysaschool-day7517]

1000% agree with you!

[@amberjadeharding3241]

It was only a matter of time before a lucky guy found you! So lovely to see someone having a great time, best of luck for you both!

[@MattNav]

So happy to see you living a great life in Mexico. Happy New Year Christianne and best wishes to you and your new partner 👍🏻😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Matt ☺️ Happy New Year to you!

[@megandaisy664]

Christianne, your Spanish!! So good! Please could you do a video maybe about the learning process, how long it took etc, best ways to do it that you found etc. Thank you! Happy new year x

[@JesusRamirez-cg5kh]

Theres a Rusian youtuber that he just moved to Mexico. And he learn spanish in 6 month's with books. And now he does interviews in Spanish to the mexican girls. Theres is slso an Egyptian that moved to Mexico. And learn spanish in months. And Theres more Rusian girls in youtube. That i watch that learned spanish by themselves in Rusia. And some live in Mexico already.

[@cadyl.6547]

From what I remember from other videos she studied with the Colombia Whee Institute online for the majority of quarantine and took classes in person when she traveled to Colombia! I don’t remember if she said that knew any Spanish before the trip to Colombia though! Hope this helps :-)

[@megandaisy664]

@@cadyl.6547 Hey! Yeah I know she studied with Whee Institute but just wondered with how Christianne goes with notes, practicing in her own time etc, but thank you so much for your response x

[@JavierHernandez-yh1jt]

Hola megan 🌹

[@stonedmamaalchemy]

Looove this! I met my partner in tulum 3 years ago and we drove across Canada and Mexico in our van- we are now expecting our first baby!!!! Wishing you so much happiness in your new relationship ❤️ los hombres mexicanos son súper especial 😍😍

[@JessicaaT89]

Was smiling the whole way through that! Can’t wait to watch more of your road trip ☺️☺️

[@aaronbonogofsky4463]

He seems cool, have fun in your joint misadventure through Mexico. 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Haha misadventure seems about right!!😂

[@ImogenWhite]

You speak better Spanish when you are drunk!!! That is so funny! It was great to see how much your Spanish has improved from your Colombia Vlogs. Wishing you a wonderful 2021 of travels and adventures with David! xx

[@CarolinSoldOut]

You will learn Spanish perfectly in NO TIME! :) All the best and thanks for sharing!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Haha hope so!!

[@stonesdon]

@@BackpackingBananas it’s already pretty good!! Does David speak English?

[@stonesdon]

@@BackpackingBananas sorry I was 2 minutes into the video when I asked that, I see David speaks English haha Happy new year. Feliz año nuevo 😊

[@ClaUDiishmoO]

This literally gave me the biggest smile. Congrats!

[@Han-wp6uh]

Girl you're glowing! obsessed with that next day romance too, the dream 😂😩

[@Sianxy]

I love the connection you two have! And it was so cute of him to get you a banana as well

[@kateulous]

David seems so lovely! Wishing the two of you a happy, healthy and fun new year!

[@loricarter2394]

I’m so happy that you’re happy!! He’s a hunk!!! Hope you guys had a merry Christmas and happy new year!! Love from Tennessee ❤️❤️❤️

[@LutonMX]

Remember watching these méxico videos when you first put them up and you honestly inspired me to come to méxico. Spent a month in Tulum, fell in love and am now living near to Monterrey longer term. Wanted to watch the series back for some road trip ideas and it’s making me realise how much I’ve immersed myself into the culture because I now understand so much of what you’re saying and the places you’re exploring, food you’re eating etc. Great series and thank you for bringing me to méxico! p.s. you gotta give the clamato/micheleda another try, I really can’t get enough haha

[@BellaDiary]

Can't wait to follow along for more of your road trip! SOOOO happy to see you happy with David! Sending all the love in the world babe!! WOOOOO!!

[@kalliopi5263]

Awww you guys remind me of my early dating with my 2 and a half years boyfriend and I just see the excitement of the beginning, the joy you have brought to each other and it's just the sweetest thing ever

[@CJ-zg6yi]

David seems so lovely! Hope you both had a great Christmas and New Year

[@woolypuffin392]

So happy for you! I wish you lots of fun exploring and getting to know each other 😄 I am learning Spanish because of you since 2 months and i am so happy i could understand some of the things you said in spanish 😄👍

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s so cool! It’s so rewarding when you finally notice yourself understanding more and more!

[@JesusRamirez-cg5kh]

Hi. What i noticed is that Rusians and Arabs. Learn other languages very fast. Theres a Rusian youtuber that moved to Mexico with out knowing nothing. And learned spanish in 6 months with books. And now hes going to start travelling to all Mexico big cities etc. Theres also in Egyptian that moved to Guadalajara Mexico . And in months he learned. I also watch some Rusian and ukranian girls in youtube. That learned spanish by just watching Mexican youtubers and movies and learned spanish in Rusia and Ukraine. Some live in Mexico city and Guadalajara and Queretaro in Mexico.

[@woolypuffin392]

@@JesusRamirez-cg5kh Cool! I am from Switzerland and the spanish alphabet is spoken out nearly the same to the German alphabet. I also am very fluent in english so many words are similar to german or english words. French was much harder to learn 😊

[@jeanetteg10411]

How sweet he is. .. always smiling

[@maddyloftus98]

Ugh the banana at the end made my heart burst so cute. Looks like a lovely time ! X

[@katieg2778]

Love all the Spanish and subtitles, it’s really helping my Spanish

[@elliesimpson9496]

Christianne you look amazing! I Love that you’re living your best life in Mexico! Your Spanish is soo good now too, you should be so proud! Happy new year!! 🥰✨

[@BackpackingBananas]

Happy New Year ☺️❤️

[@aleexjuarez]

Llevo tiempo siguiendote y jamas me imagine que estarias viviendo en Mexico y con un novio mexicano. que grata sorpresa. Felicidades

[@leslieargueta]

Soy de El Salvador y al ver los planes que tenía de este año era ir a mi país, me alegré muchísimo! Me imagino que así haz de sentirte 🥰

[@clairekuhlman1078]

Dang, girl, he cute!!! Congrats and happy holidays!

[@lisab2856]

I'm a Canadian living in Australia...and we used to drink Red Eyes all the time in Canada. I'm with David...I think it's muy rico, muy fresco as well! Even my Aussie husband liked it when we went back to Canada.:) Loving the Mexico/Spanish content...gracias a los dos. ❤️

[@RishalPatel]

happy new year!! ahhhhhh I'm so happy for you Christianne!! I couldn't stop smiling, you look so happy!! can't wait to follow along as always!! 💙

[@alyshapearson5044]

I really like that you are using so much Spanish in your vids. Because I can practice my Spanish hahaha.

[@JennaBrown]

I feel the same way! And I like that it’s kind of Spanglish so I find it really helpful!

[@LittleRussianDoll]

You locked that down fast and I can't even get a text back lol

[@niar.johnson8202]

Looooool me Hahah I've given up entirely

[@hnyflvr]

😂💀💀

[@jrfly4307]

I am still searching for my little Angel ... Glad and Happy that you found yours brother ... I wish you both the best and blessings always 🌟

[@imstillhereileft7530]

Good for the both of yous, just subscribed, looking fwd to ur journey, saludos de Chicago Illinois USA amigos , stay safe

[@lauralee9041]

Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing your adventures. Very nice to meet your new boyfriend, he can give a Mexican perspective.

[@maisiemaxmaisie]

Aw so happy for you!! Hope you have an amazing 2021!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thank you and you!! 🎉🥰

[@bethanracklyeft6595]

So happy for you two ! Have such a great time 💕

[@kirstenrubberducky]

Siiiii! Estoy aqui para mas videos en Español! With not being able to travel for most of this year, I'm missing getting to use my Spanish, so this is good practice.

[@H3LLB0Y2403]

I was in mahajual as well in the beginning of 2020 and I remember that the town you were trying to explore is the place where all the staff lives during the season since mahajual is a very big stop for Caribbean cruise ships. All of Mahajual beach is filled with mostly American tourists which require a lot of staff when they step off the ships.

[@megandaisy664]

Also, David is a perfect fit for your vlogs, confident and informative! Haha.

[@gisherrios]

😱😱 Congratulations!!!! You look so happy!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks ☺️☺️

[@ellem1027]

I'm learning Spanish too, and loved having so much Spanish with subtitles. So encouraging! I love all of your vids but this one was great. I hope you both have a wonderful trip and looking forward to lots more videos de Mexico :)

[@xatsju]

Que lindo !!! Felicitaciones , que bueno que la estés pasando tan bien !! Feliz año nuevo también jaja

[@iammarwa]

i am still searching... this was a beautiful story .

[@lenaackerman2499]

omg okay i see you!! be safe & hope you have so much fun exploring Mexico! Definitely at the top of my travel bucket list for me.

[@jaimeesparza4961]

Felicidades a los Dos....Arriba Mexico 🇲🇽

[@tijay8507]

He seems really nice and great company and you both have such lovely smiles with dimples ...wishing you happiness in your new relationship xxx

[@LuisMiguel-my5kl]

Well that's one way to start the New Year 🙈 I love this Channel ☺️

[@alexandwhite]

omg his bright yellow banana pants 😂 so awesome! Glad you're still enjoying Mexico!

[@lara_xy]

So happy to hear found someone yu like to spend time with and I cannot wait for future vlogs because I want to go to Mexico (when the situation is better, maybe in a year or so....) I bet it helps your Spanish a lot to date a Spanish guy!

[@thejusticeization]

Lol he is not spanish. he is mexican

[@annh164]

This was so sweet. I loved this. David is so sweet and seems so fun and you look so happy.

[@bethmeredith]

Happy New Year Girl!🎉🎉 I am happy for your happiness. My first husband was Honduran and spoke very little English and our first dates included an English/Spanish dictionary lol..We got married a few months later and I was pretty fluent in Spanish by then because all our conversations were in Spanish. I am so impressed with how your vocabulary has grown and wanted to say you are really learning fast. I enjoyed this video and I'm excited for the next. Bendiciones de Tennessee Oeste. xx

[@fourthdeconstruction]

But what happened with the Honduran. Too much difference in culture? If you don't mind sharing of course!

[@elizabeth415Z]

Feliz Año Nuevo! You two make a nice couple. I look forward to seeing your travel adventures. Mahahual probably seems deserted/shut down because of the lack of cruise ship tourists.

[@avillalbag]

You look so happy! Good job with the Spanish too! you almost have a Mexican accent even haha

[@rebeccac4493]

Aw this made me so happy! For many reasons including... 1) you seem very happy 2) you are killing it with the español!

[@almadelatierra5153]

Christianne it was so good to see you two! You seem very happy! I was smiling through the whole time :) And I need to say your Spanish is sooo good! All the best for 2021! 💫❤️

[@maddiemurphy9252]

So happy to see the amazing development of your life and travels in Mexico! Congrats! 🥳

[@lourlopezsk]

Awww I'm so happy for you ❤️ Hacen una linda pareja, mucha suerte 😁 Saludos desde Argentina!

[@lisavella271]

I love hearing you speak Spanish! its a beautiful language and it sounds like you speak it really well ahha its nice to see someone make an effort to learn and speak a different language properly ! and so happy for you xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! It’s such a valuable and rewarding skill to learn!

[@Nola1176]

My boyfriend lives and works in tulum as well. The workforce is not kind there at all. Meaning, no labor laws.... so my guess is that if David went anywhere for 10 days, he had to quit his job. Right? If so, here's hoping he won't have trouble finding something new since it's high season. Ugh. Enjoy your travels.

[@DavidGarcia-ho2bp]

Lucky him! Just enjoy it, the fact that the communication may be a problem, it can only bring the both of you closer! Good luck, safe travels!

[@lx7x7xl]

Christianne, I have been a viewer for many months but have never commented, I believe, until now. I'm very happy for this turn in life for both of you in this time of crisis. We all need closeness and soulful intimacy to pull through this together. Peace, joy and love to both of you and to all of your viewers.

[@jessmundo]

Your Spanish is inspiring! I studied for 6+ years in highschool and college in the states and it doesn’t compare to how conversational you are! I am now in Peru and will be taking classes here soon x

[@RebeDrawsStuff]

Espero tengan aventuras memorables en México.// I hope both of you have memorable adventures in Mexico. Also Christianne your Spanish is improving a lot, excellent and keep on practising :D.

[@abbymensch5679]

So cute omg I couldn’t stop smiling the entire video. Best of luck on your future adventures together!

[@KMaeRader]

I love that in the majority of this vlog you were speaking Spanish! It’s helping me with following conversation audibly rather than reading words on a page!

[@lucilasandoval3084]

aww this was so cute Christianne, hope you are having fun in México, if you ever come around Guadalajara do let me know I can show you some cool places around here.

[@marias1834]

absolutely loving all of the spanish speaking! I am in my second semester of Spanish at uni and I so wish I could practice in a Spanish-speaking country. You and David seem very happy together :')

[@StacheEsq]

Mahahual (the part where you were confused why there weren't people) is a cruise stop for many cruise lines--I know this because I stopped there on one several years ago. There is a cruise ship dock and many kitschy touristy spots in that area. I'd guess there aren't many people because the cruise ships aren't running due to Covid, so it's difficult to sustain any kind of real work without the visitors.

[@StepOnMeBiaz]

Girl you are living your best life!

[@AmritrajLaishram]

David seems like fine gentleman. Very happy for you. Enjoy the Mexican adventure!

[@fergomez3817]

It looks like never a dull moment with David, very fun and exciting lad. They make a nice couple.

[@mansoureh]

Christianne I am so happy for you :) I remember when you were practising Spanish and now you speak fluently. Proud of you girl

[@madzanderson281]

Happy New Year Christianne! Congratulations on your new relationship, you two are fun to watch. Best of luck on your adventure around Mexico, can't wait to see the rest 🥰

[@meganholler2951]

This video brought me so much happiness! You guys seems like a wonderful couple. Best wishes

[@adventuretimelouishorts]

Ooo please keep posting video with lots of Spanish in them! It’s helpful for us Spanish learners to have the mix! Also y’all are an adorable couple best wishes to you two! 😍

[@ckhiat7240]

Amazing! :) Really enjoyed that Christianne. Looks amazing there!! By the way we also do Beer and Tomato juice in Canada for hangover. it is called a Red Eye. David is right- it IS the hangover cure and quite enjoyable LOL! ;) Happy New Year to you! Stay Safe!! xoxo

[@ManuelCastillo-pr6sl]

very good videos, i met your Boyfriend once.. he is a cool guy.. me, wife and my two kids lived in Tulum for 6 months.. it was the best.. watching your videos remind me of those moments.

[@MillaExplores]

Oh how exciting news! Also your Spanish sounds fantastic. I love listening to Spanish! 😍

[@desdelapieldelcoleccionist3321]

😍😍 que hermosa eres me gustan las gringas ! Saludos cordiales desde México

[@Stella-Shanelly]

We have to deal with subtitles now .... but Girl were happy for you , much love from Ghana 🇬🇭

[@nathanosei-atenka71]

Nice to see my fellow Ghanaians on here 🇬🇭

[@Stella-Shanelly]

@@nathanosei-atenka71 yayyyy

[@nathanosei-atenka71]

@@Stella-Shanelly where are u currently living?

[@traveling_marie9777]

Your Spanish has improved!! Congrats!!!!

[@ellendavies4209]

I really love the Spanish speaking in this video! It would be great if you could do more like these! 😄 I'm learning Spanish so it is brilliant to hear it being spoken! Happy New Year xx

[@JennaBrown]

Same!!! I love that she’s doing this, and that it’s half and half! Also trying to refresh my Spanish so it’s fun to watch! :)

[@Princessleo_8571]

your spanish has improved so so well! so happy for you with your new romance

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! ❤️❤️

[@eloise5828]

Your content is so refreshing to watch on this New Year day. You look so happy!

[@elvismata8791]

aww the end was so cute. I can't wait to see more of your adventures together :)

[@LiveitlikeLauren]

“Definitely a Sabado” 😂❤️❤️❤️❤️ here for the tea!!

[@keishypoo9769]

You look so happy....looking forward to the rest of this adventure ☺️

[@ronweasly4839]

Yees you cuties! I love it when you speak Spanish in your videos. I am currently planning my first big solo trip. Starting in Central America and the Caribbean so I am teaching myself basic Spanish to get around. So for it’s very helpful to see what phrases or words I can already understand.

[@dwainjohnson4804]

Healthy and happy new year to you and your new boyfriend! Love the videos and looking forward to more upcoming trips!

[@bluestarfishsea]

You are doing so well with your Spanish….when you speak i can understand you, but when David speaks, i need the subtitles. Going to binge on your videos this rainy day and see if i can learn some more spanish.

[@Starr68000]

Wooo road trip!! I love that your new boyfriend is into history, it’s a highlight of travelling for me so I’d love to see more of that kinda stuff ☺️ Also SO here for all the Spanish, it inspires me to work harder at my own learning!!

[@drewski-qu3co]

Mahahual is a wonderful town when cruise ships are not in. Even when the ships are in you can get a morning swim before the ships disgorge their passenger and the town becomes overwhelmed. Even then you go back to your hotel and have a siesta, and late afternoon and evening are all your to enjoy.

[@GraceonTour]

What an adventure. So happy for you Christin. Can´t wait to visit Mexico one day. 😊💕

[@annettesworld]

Heyyyy lovely is this the special gentleman you told Mindy and I about?? Soo good to hear you guys are still doing good 😊😊. Also I really enjoy your last video on the cenotes!!

[@claudiabowers1292]

I AM LIVING FOR THIS!

[@TheSailorsilvia]

I loved this!!!

[@ratgirl44]

Love this! So glad your enjoying yourself. Your new man seems kind, is good looking and seems up for your adventures! What more can you ask for?

[@GreenoidAdventure]

Your Spanish is fantastic! Good job 👍🏻

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

"We met in a very beautiful way." That's the best way to meet people!

[@Katyob7]

Yayy! So happy for you!!! 💫 enjoy your travels together!!!! X

[@melisaguevara1213]

Love this for you!! Anxiously waiting for puerto vlogs

[@Caesar_1415]

Good vibes and energy I'm sending your way!! It seems Freya has touched you are David brought two amazing people together by fate!! May the gods keep you and happy 2021!!👍👍👍💯💯 Wishing you good vibes in everything you guys do!!

[@marianap.7485]

Happy new year christianne!!! This is such a lovely video! You guys look so happy together ✨💕