How Living in Mexico Has Changed Me Forever

[@cmichole]

Leaving the US has chaged my life forever! I've lived in Asia the past 3 years. I plan to make the move to Mexico July/August 2022 to be closer to my aging parents. But, I have no desre to liive in the US permanently again.

[@anthonyfontenot5130]

Gotta love mexico. Don't let the media in the states fool you mexico is amazing especially the big cities. Great video!

[@ivanisckivoidcka6643]

That's right my friend Mexico is more then tacos and burritos

[@Meowah_adventures]

I used to live in Mexico for almost 3 years. I love it a lot and the points were right on. Mexico is a really diverse country and it has a lot to offer. I think I had a really awesome life in Mexico and made a lot of lifelong friends.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

How long where you there for?

[@RichieB40444]

Bro thanks for sharing so much. All I can say is America is overrated. I love the fact that all these countries that people in America look down on have so much quality things that most people don't even realize. God bless you and the rest of the traveler/vloggers that let us know about these astoundingly beautiful places. Btw you were the first traveler that I started to follow then Marwa 😆😆😆 Lol

[@slyslife]

Thanks for showing support for so long🙏🏿

[@jayclarke777]

I've been traveling since 2006 when I was in the military. Yes America is very much overrated. The only thing I need from it, is the money and passport

[@8wy51]

@@jayclarke777 Please do not bite the hand that feeds you. Be PRAGMATIC! Also, if it is up to the "so-called" Patriots; you eventually might not be able to get the money and passport. Democracy vs Authoritarian. GREED is the new world order.

[@frazierduran71]

This dude living his life. Inspiring

[@PhillyDom]

MEXICO TO THE WORLD KEEP THE VIDEO COMING FAMILY.......... WATCHING FROM EL SALVADOR.....

[@slyslife]

Much appreciated bro 🙏🏿

[@NorthOKCLee]

Yessss!!!! I have been patiently waiting Brit you to experience Mexico lol… and Mexico did the exact same thing to me once I went and experienced it. I had to go back again and again. And I had to try new things and push myself to go further each trip! Mexico will always have a place in my heart..

[@slyslife]

Love it!👍🏿

[@ChasExplorz]

So true. After work or partying there's nothing better than a street taco or quesadilla con todo! Jack in the box egg rolls used to be my go to.

[@slyslife]

I was more of a cheddar-bacon potato wedge guy

[@__BA__]

Your videos on Mexico has changed some preconceived notions I held of the country.

[@slyslife]

Mexico (outside of the border towns) is still an underrated travel destination in my opinion.

[@StayFresh89891]

one of my favorite youtube channels. you deserve way more recognition!

[@slyslife]

Much appreciated🙏🏿

[@whellockroad]

Great overview, Sly. I've been going to Mexico for over 40 years, and I'm moving to Guadalajara in two days....you do the country great justice, man. Big thumbs up!!

[@ruolov1]

Mexico reminds me of the Philippines in some parts. People in the U.S. definitely need to travel. The weather, the food, the beaches, & the people are warm.

[@bedoy34]

those are golden lessons... heading to Guadalajara next week... being going since i was a kid... I like your take on things..

[@dcbornrob]

Dude, I'm an old school viewer. Love your videos.

[@slyslife]

Hey, good to see you and thanks for the support 🙏🏿

[@willysoto8781]

Sly dude bro! My son is going to love this one! He loves Mexican women and he will totally agree with you bro 🤙🏽

[@BookerT1]

you and a couple other brothers on youtube are inspiring me to step my travel and spanish game up.

[@slyslife]

Go for it - you won't regret it.

[@dcbornrob]

I took the ETN Busses a couple of months ago. This is the best bus i've ever been on.

[@slyslife]

Yea, these buses are top notch. I only use this company if possible.

[@tipemed]

Great video, thanks for sharing all the rich information! I lived in MX city for 2 yrs during college and had not only the best gf ever, BUT she was the best HUMAN BEING that I ever met, we were young and didn't work out at the end... My dream is to leave Canada and go back to LIVE in Mexico one day 😢 There's something in the air that makes everyone fall in love with Mexico! I was born in Brazil, I live in Canada, but my heart is in Mexico lol

[@musicsansnotes]

❤️

[@strawdawg229]

Another great video Sly. I’m interested in your comparisons and contrasts of Guadalajara to Medellin. I’ve visited Medellin and feel in love with it, but am very interested/intrigued of Guadalajara

[@slyslife]

Thanks and I will try and do a video on that

[@KontrolledKaoz]

Bro go watch a video THE YARBROS on KZbin did on this comparison. They broke it down well.

[@strawdawg229]

@@KontrolledKaoz Will do, thanks!

[@Stoney-g1o]

@@slyslife I enjoyed Guadalajara so much. I rode the shared Mibici bike system throughout the areas that have stations. The ofrendas and panteones during dia de los muertos were great. Near La Catedral en zona centro I listened to a lady discuss the cempasúchil flowers and lights to guide the spirits of your ancestors back. There was a large Catrina skeleton with a large hat in the public square and many people dressed up as Catrinas. Many of the tapatias will definitely make your heart skip a beat. See 220 and 511. It was a bit easier for me to chat with paisa, but I would like to find a soul mate there. My spanish improved this year after living in CO and MX. Though there are always accents and slang that I struggle with. Others speak in a very neutral way that is very easy to understand. I think it is more related to the level of education of the family and individual. I am back in the bay area and when I pass through parts of Oakland I feel more on edge than many places in MX and CO.

[@lehandro69]

I love this video format! Thank you

[@mikecamacho1934]

After living all around the world...I have to say that Mexico is the closest thing to Utopia on planet earth. From the people to the food to the weather and diversity. The art, architecture old and new.... Utopia!!!

[@motobro3870]

Mexicans love salsas and fixings bro this is facts. It's beautiful. If the taqueria doesn't put atleast 6 bowls of things to add to your 3 tacos on the table, they're doing you wrong.

[@slyslife]

Facts👌🏿

[@omajicjames4596]

When you said I’m a introvert I immediately subscribed

[@jbjay2884]

You are definitely right about the women. We assume based off our exposure of Mexican women in the US that they all look a certain way. Not so! They can have just as many look as all of the women US. Good video brother; although I’m trying to connect the title with what’s in the video.

[@slyslife]

Thanks for the comment and I'll never view riding a bus, eating fruit, or viewing Mexican women the same.

[@prime8nate]

Yeah, ETN is really nice. Really comfortable. It's much better than flying when the time difference isn't much.

[@hongganglai3758]

Thanks for sharing! Great content

[@Legacytierstrategies]

Great review. I'm recently moved here and its definitely changed my outlook.

[@todski3319]

Great observations man, they line up with my personal experiences.

[@mmafan3]

I need to get to Mexico more often. So close, yet in another universe. Great reports as always bro.

[@slyslife]

Thanks and yea, there's a lot to see in the country.

[@ej1692]

Interesting view on the women! Especially since you’ve already been to Colombia and Brazil. I don’t see how anything can compare after having those experiences. I’ve been to Mexico as well and really wasn’t impressed in that regard, but to each their own!

[@theeel420]

@@lost710 I see Mexican women as more gf material than Colombians

[@jbjay2884]

@@lost710 i think what he is trying to say is that based on the Mexican women we are exposed to in the US, he was surprised with the variety of looks. I don’t think he was trying to compare them to those in other countries.

[@jbjay2884]

@@lost710 oh Gotcha!

[@slyslife]

Thanks and Mexican women are very pretty. As long as you're not looking for a huge bum then there are many options.

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@@slyslife 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👈🏿💯💯💯💯💯

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

Great insights on Mexico, I feel that way about Brazil.

[@anndiaz55]

Hi! Do you remember what neighborhood the street food market was in? It's at the end of the video. Thanks, I love your take on Mexico.

[@JR0078]

Es Coyoacán, en Ciudad de México

[@ergiesro7]

Leaving in Chicago after trying 10 Mexican restaurants probably 1 has good tacos and salsa but nothing compare with the ones in Mexico, not even all Mexican restaurants in the USA have good food to be honest in Mexico people enjoy more life and get fun in the USA is more like work,work,bills of course you have more equity but that comes with been busy working. Happy you are enjoying your life keep it like that i hope you can visit Monterrey and San Pedro in the state of Nuevo Leon

[@prime8nate]

Chicago has much better Mexican food than most places in the US. I used to teach in Cicero and they had some great places. I lived a couple blocks from a place called El Burrito Real and that place had awesome Bistec a la Mexicana. There are some very large Mexican communities in the Chicago area so you could do a lot worse.

[@bbgravy8848]

@@prime8nate La Pasadita Division and Ashland. Better tacos than I've found anywhere in Mexico

[@prime8nate]

@@bbgravy8848 Gotta try that out next time I'm in Chicago. 👍

[@bbgravy8848]

@@prime8nate It's not fancy, but the carne asada speaks for itself

[@jayclarke777]

@@prime8nate that's because there's a large subset of Mexicans that live there

[@ZachKinseyMusic]

Great general overview with nice commentary and footage!

[@dharmaitri8506]

Amigo, your perceptions of Mexico are on spot. You're now a local to us. Please come back soon.

[@myiqisbbq]

Good one Sly🌴🌴🌴🍻

[@slyslife]

Thank you kindly👍🏿

[@ricardoparra747]

Your medellin videos inspired me to check it out next March!

[@slyslife]

Glad to hear that!

[@juanantonioramirez7974]

Excellent video Sly !.. About the woman I hope you visit the region of Los altos de Jalisco which is 2 hours east of Guadalajara in the state of Jalisco... Trust me you will be amazed on how beautiful girls are down there that will make you change you're perception on mexican women forever 😉

[@bradley_Bradley]

Sly you are always a great commentator !!!

[@titanmoor4489]

Sly, you doing it bro.

[@DeonC97]

do a Q&A video please! love this channel

[@CoryJAdventures]

Authentic Mexican tacos are the best 🙌🏿 they don’t even have to add as many ingredients/toppings

[@slyslife]

1000%👌🏿

[@rosaglem1905]

Terrific observations, Mexico will always be my first love when it comes to travel, I've went back 3 times since 2019. This video for sure made me have feelings of homesickness for Mexico, my second home. Now if only they would stop messing around with the tourist visas, I wouldn't have to settle down here in Ecuador as there's no comparison, just easier criteria to immigrate to here in Ecuador. Or and yes the long distance bus ENT is a pleasure to ride.

[@ej1692]

What do u mean messing around with the tourist visas ? What did they do

[@rosaglem1905]

@Evral Tatum-Mcfield Hi, actually Ecuador lowered the threshold it's only $400 to apply for retirement visa.

[@angelnaranjo9341]

México City is incredibel 👍

[@3DAnimationForBeginners]

Hey brother, I am glad you are ok, this is Tony Starks, Have you had any problems with Cartel fighting, several American was hurt from fighting from Cartel conflict .

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Great insights bro Cheers J&D

[@originalm3233]

I'm thinking of going to Durango City in Durango Mexico. How safe is it? I've had some people to tell me to travel to Polanco in Mexico City since it is considered safe. The problem is, Polanco is just as expensive as America. The problem I have with most Mexican travel videos is that they fall into one of two extremes, those extremes being _"Mexico is safe! Don't worry!"_ and _"Mexico is dangerous, avoid it!"_ . There seems to be a lack of an objective and realistic middle ground.

[@slyslife]

I heard there's not much to do in Durango as it's the country side or something like that - I would go. And yes, Polanco is a nice area to visit in Mexico city.

[@prime8nate]

Mexico has very high murder rates. Among the highest if not the highest in the world. Most gringos don't see it and just focus on the fact that there's a ton of very kind people in Mexico. Out of sight, out of mind. Involve yourself with the drug trade or do some investigative journalism and suddenly it becomes a VERY dangerous country to live in. The murder rate among the million gringos minimum that live in Mexico may be better than the US but stuff does happen, like in Tulum recently. It's weird that the gringo KZbinrs don't ever mention that in videos. It shouldn't be a destination for people who's main priority is avoiding crime but I really enjoy living in Mexico. Other than minor petty theft and a bribe or two (which is more than offset by how much cheaper it is) I've been safe. Durango is a typical central highlands type city with some really beautiful countryside that is well of the tourism circuit. If you speak Spanish and want to avoid gringos, it could be pretty ideal. A lot of western movies have been filmed there. Durango gets really cold at night in the winter months and Mexican homes aren't known for great heating systems so be aware of that. Mazatlan isn't far away if you want beaches.

[@JR0078]

​@@slyslifePolanco is very expensive and exclusive zone

[@quattro4468]

Guadalajara, monterrey and baja california women am I right or am I right?

[@slyslife]

I think you're right👌🏿

[@juuskanda]

A lot of native ancestry in most Mexicans. To those who retain their original native point of view in North America there is no death like most Europeans think. Those people still exist they just don't have a body here.they are not frightening.

[@blesseddaily]

Give me book, chapter and verse(s) from the bible to back up your opinion please 🤔

[@IndiaUSASourcing]

Would you choose Mexico or Thailand for long term?

[@MegaShredder101]

Would you make a video comparing Colombia and Mexico?

[@slyslife]

I'll try to do that. Thanks for the tip.

[@guytellitstrait4504]

What happened to Medellin Colombia? I thought you had found your "home" the way you talked about it in your videos.

[@amadeus5403]

Nice video ; How the ladies treat you in Mexico compared to Brazil? Or has their been any difference in treatment in Peru or any other Latin country? Thanks man.

[@slyslife]

I was only in Brazil for 10 days last time, but I have no complaints in regard to Mexican women

[@JagerFrostTroll]

Can you live somewhat well in Mexico for around 1000-1300 USD a month? I was thinking places like Merida, CDMX, Guadalajara, Puerto Escondido, Play Del Carmen

[@slyslife]

If you sign an apartment lease for one year(to bring down costs) and reside in a small city - I would say it's possible.

[@leemelvin6514]

of course its possible. peep the average salary in mexico city

[@dibanani8826]

People live on 1300 in Germany. Get apartment for 200- 300 USD and 1000 USD left for the rest

[@bbgravy8848]

Easily

[@bbgravy8848]

Easily

[@usa_kenyan]

Nice video. I think the part about Mexican women deserves a whole video, if you know what I mean.

[@CarltonsTravelAdventures]

Love the title.

[@slyslife]

Thanks man

[@RadioYui]

ETN is the best thing ever

[@jjwien8593]

LunaChow Ape NFT collection coming soon!

[@IAMWORLDBULLYCOMPOUNDGLOBAL]

YES INDEED...

[@palimo3653]

Great video but did you ever feel unsafe with all the cartel killings that go on there? Also I know what you mean about the Mexican women. Here in NYC I had an unfavorable opinion about them but when I was in San Antonio they had a completely different look and they were fine as hell.

[@slyslife]

Thanks and I didn't feel unsafe. Most crime I would say happens at night and I'm in bed by 11pm.

[@mendocinainca8]

I think all the Mexican women in the world would have an unfavorable opinion of you if they see you.

[@palimo3653]

@@mendocinainca8 Hasn’t been the case so far thank God🙏🏿

[@markp7567]

LA and Southern Cali in general have the second biggest Mexican population in the world after Mexico City. MILLIONS of beauties, mostly from the north and west of Mexico. Most Mexican women that migrate to NYC are from the central and Southern regions of Mexico.

[@tymiller2596]

Do you plan to go to SE Asia in the future?... I'm a single man. Can I find a wife in Mexico?

[@slyslife]

Definitely, I have other continents on the list however.

[@sneakypetes100]

Hey Sly what city in Mexico are your currently in?

[@slyslife]

I'm currently not in Mexico at the moment.

[@dpferguson1]

How would you say Mexico compares to Columbia, living, expenses, women ?

[@josepadilla7052]

@Blank Slate Mexico is one of the 5 more biodiverse countries in the world.. you name it.. we have it.. the difference Mexico is a huge country and the distance are different.. plus when you're talking about cost all depends especially if you don't speak Spanish and focus on expats communities... but travel central Mexico alone and you'll know how mega diverse Mexico is. ✌

[@slyslife]

Overall, I would say Mexico is more expensive and Mexican women seem a little more conservative which is ideal for settling down IMO.

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@@slyslife Agree! They are more marriage material imo.

[@KontrolledKaoz]

@Blank Slate Agree👈🏿💯💯💯💯🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@musicsansnotes]

I see you had some papaya ❤️!

[@semaifirtes]

What are your favorite Spanish speaking countries? Is that a fair question haha? I'm back in Seattle sitting in Othello right now---planning my return to South America

[@slyslife]

Right now it's México and Colombia at the top of the list. And a shout out to Othello 👌🏿

[@semaifirtes]

@@slyslife haha perfecto! Those are the two I've been to. I found I do have some fond memories of Mexico, and I love Colombia. I have a theory that any country where female janitors can hang out in the men's bathroom safely is a country where the guys have a sort of ying yang balance between masculinity and what we might think of as more feminine qualities---which is good. It could be summer in Capitol Hill, Seattle in 2008 from the looks of it. Every weekend my hostel in La Candelaria filled with hipsters of the highest levels of irony and style. And great normal folks as well. I love the Colombians! Shout out back from crazy Seattle! You're not really missing much

[@RhedwanRussool]

Down with western hegemony and imperialism in all it's forms, good show sly..

[@KMO325]

😂😂😂You sound like me after tasting Peruvian cuisine for the first time.

[@ProdriveGT]

Es por la virgen, o fue.........

[@king_smitty860]

Need more input on the ladies

[@nycrawgirl]

Hmmmm. Strange what you said about the women. I've always thought Mexican women were beautiful. Maybe don't assume everyone had your same idea of them?

[@g718ny]

You're an introvert but yet you are traveling and creating KZbin videos lol....ppl from the USA love claiming that word.

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

You don't get protein from meat sexy 😘 Street tacos are the BEST. I LOVE the chamango's they're the BEST 🤗

[@8wy51]

Ah....................The make-up of our world.......RICH (extreme/moderate) vs POOR (extreme/moderate).

[@realoneamariyanna3282]

You what Latin women huh 😏🤣

[@elalbert2475]

as mexican I will rate your video with / B+