"I Moved to Mexico" ~ Expats in Puerto Vallarta: featuring Annie McDonald (episode 2)

[@alalesc3796]

I have lived in some countries in Latin America before moving to Puerto Vallarta and I can say that Mexico is the best country to move to in Latin America and Puerto Vallarta is just awesome!

[@frankielee713]

Yes it is, I love the city vibe in PV. The calm charm of Bucerias. The pampering of Nuevo Vallarta. The markets in La Cruz. God I could go on and on.

[@Student0Toucher]

yes but no matter what You’ll never be a real Mexican tho

[@gavindoyle692]

I’ve been living and working (teaching English and French) in Guadalajara, Jalisco for four years now. Thankfully it is up in the mountains so you don’t have to deal with the humidity of Puerto Vallarta, though we can drive there in three hours for a long weekend if we want. I’m Irish and Mexico is the ninth country I’ve lived in. I love the food, the climate and the people. And it’s pretty cool that I now have fluent Spanish to add to my French, German and Italian. I would encourage anyone to give Mexico a try. Me encanta la vida aquí (even though I do miss the smallness of Europe).

[@Dyanimite]

Thank you for your comment. A lot of people here in PV are from Guadalajara and go back and forth. Being here for a more laid back vibe and there for a more metropolitan lifestyle. Now that they’re building that new highway it’ll be very quick and easy to go back and forth also. The climate is definitely nice and cooler there! I’ve heard a lot of Europeans say they missed the “smallness” also. All in all, I couldn’t agree more- a truly great place to live!

[@sauron9804]

I am Mexican and I move actually to Calgary AB 8 years ago. I spoke English when I arrive to respect the country and because I was not expecting Canadians should speak Spanish. Hope all Americans and Canadians are arriving to my beautiful country to take into consideration our language and traditions. Welcome to mexico! Mi casa es tu casa

[@Dyanimite]

Thank you for your comment, Sauron. We hope you enjoy life in Canada. Mexico is beautiful and welcoming with amazing culture and traditions. It's been a great privilege to have my kids grow up here as Mexican. Thank you for having us 💕

[@sauron9804]

@@Dyanimite thank you 🙏 I am glad and proud you and your family are happy in Mexico

[@myphd-myprisonhistorydiplo691]

Me mudé a México hace 3 años. Mi español no es genial, pero a los lugareños les encanta que pruebo. Puerto Vallarta ha sido mi hogar durante un año. Respcto!! Yo te amo Puerto Vallarta!! Muy feliz aqui

[@maremagnus]

En qué parte de Calgary vives, todavía en Calgary o ya de regreso en México Me preguntan a veces por qué llegué a Calgary y les digo "because the greener grass..." pero les continuo con que "no hay pastos más verdes, no hay árboles o flores sólo por unos meses al año y es todo" la idea de Canadá que es un mejor lugar para vivir que México no es verdad, un triste espejismo, tal vez lo fue hace años pero no de 2020 a la fecha

[@ShauninParadise]

Annie sounds like she gets it... what should take hours to accomplish in the north can take days in Mexico. After a while of living here you begin to anticipate that and it no longer frustrates you. What a refreshing interview :)

[@Dyanimite]

Very true! Thanks for watching ☺️

[@dvdmex1978]

I moved to Mexico 11 years ago and do not have any regrets. I've been to the U.S once in those 11 years for maybe 3 days and desperately wanted to get back my tierra Azteca.

[@Dyanimite]

I feel the same way! If it weren't for family there in the US, I probably wouldnt visit. How wonderful you've found a place you love.

[@janetrobinson8925]

My children's father and I will always be friends, we gave each other the best two people in our lives, a son and daughter. God's blessings to you and your family.

[@Dyanimite]

Blessings tou you and your family too ❤

[@angelnaranjo9341]

México is incredibel 👍

[@franyo8014]

Beautiful interview, but in my opinion it focused more on the challenges. It would be nice to know, what made them click with Mexico to stay, What are the reasons thay made them stay? The rewards of staying? What do they think about Mexico and Puerto Vallarta now as compared to when they first arrived or when they were at their home country.

[@Dyanimite]

Thank you for this very helpful feedback. This is great stuff for the next interview :)

[@pedrozatravel]

Great interview, I was just in Puerto Vallarta and it surprised me how many Canadians were there. I saw so many Canadian flags. I am doing a series of videos right now about Puerto Vallarta.

[@Dyanimite]

Thank you! It's very true, there are a lot of Canadians here. Wonderful about your series, I just subscribed 😄

[@pedrozatravel]

@@Dyanimite thank you, hope you enjoy the videos, next one will be about San Sebastian del Oeste which is a Pueblo Magico, which a day trip from Puerto Vallarta

[@Dyanimite]

@@pedrozatravel I love it there! Went for a day trip once. The weather was perfect, i look forward to learning more about it.

[@beverlyb6391]

Well done if you're a new channel? Veamos más!

[@Dyanimite]

Si! Ándale! 🥳

[@paulkirkegaard1872]

Thanks for starting this channel. It's nice to learn more about PV from a non-real estate advocate perspective.

[@Dyanimite]

Thank you for subscribing, Paul! I'm so glad to hear that you enjoy listening to the experiences of expats in PV.

[@ArturoHernandez-ej9cv]

Wow Annie is such a beautiful lady, she is smart and super cute.

[@Dyanimite]

She really is! 😍

[@truestory923]

Nice interview, well done. I enjoyed your guest very much; especially that she has the morals and conviction to do the right thing when her country changed so drastically. A difficult decision but she did it anyway. Having lived in many countries, I could relate to everything you both talked about.

[@Dyanimite]

Thank you! That means so much to hear, and I know she’ll really appreciate that feedback. I do too ☺️

[@maryloug4348]

Good to hear your moving process. Thank you for sharing.. sending best vibes ❤️

[@Dyanimite]

Best vibes to you too! ✨

[@guiovanacazares1882]

Just wondering why this lady and another lady you interviewed from Canada got divorce in Vallarta?

[@Dyanimite]

And they're both from Calgary! 👀

[@truestory923]

PV is a pretty easy transition... Compared to more rural Mexico. It's a great place to start

[@Dyanimite]

I agree! There are so many available comforts for foreigners navigating such a big transition, and a lot of options of different lifestyles within the region itself, too.

[@geneconroy7795]

My wife and I are looking at Huatulco MX... Clean water, much better beaches than PV, cheaper, yet has all of the luxuries of PV... Cleaner as we, and much, much safer!

[@jamesrav]

sounds like the weather is better in PV though. Huatulco hits the 90's early and stays there a long time. PV is low 80's and 60's at night in the winter and early spring.

[@larrymathews7194]

We have visited PV and are interested in moving there. Your interview was great and enjoyed hearing her perspective. Would of liked to hear about the financial situation such as how much it costs her a month. Would also like to know about her beautiful apartment - size, part of town, costs, etc. Thanks for doing the interview. This was my first time to see your channel and now I am a subscriber.

[@Dyanimite]

Hi Larry, thanks for subscribing! That's a great idea for upcoming videos. Thank you. In the meantime if you'd like to have a call so I can help provide you with the information you're looking for, please don't hesitate to book a call with me at: calendly.com/dyanimite (Link is also on my bio here). I also have a blog: www.dyanimite.com with some entries that may answer some of your questions.

[@SurfingW]

What a beautiful story ! 🚛

[@Dyanimite]

Thank you, we agree! ❤️

[@dovygoodguy1296]

As someone who was also born in Calgary and am returning there shortly, how does a Calgarian adapt to a very humid climate in the summer months? I'm also attracted to Guadalajara and Cuenca Ecuador. What is the status of a Canadian who lives in Puerto Vallarta from November to April and then Guadalajara from May to October? Does one rent two places for an entire year?

[@hectorcampos9244]

Mexico is one thing, PV is another thing, PV is very expensive now.

[@frankielee713]

PV, Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, Sayulita all bring something different to the table. All neighboring towns with a different but special vibe. This is a place worth the investment for me and my family. Coastal living at an affordable range compared to the nice beach cities in the USA.

[@1EQUALS-INFINITY]

Come visit Queretaro.

[@Dyanimite]

It is definitely on our list ☺️

[@do2715]

Looking to move to playa del Carmen

[@Dyanimite]

I am not super familiar with the area personally but have a friend who lived there for years and loved it.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Annie, don't you miss Banff? The dry summer?

[@laurosaldana]

Two beautiful and smart women 🫶🏼

[@angelsoto1475]

Immigrant: is the name given to the person who arrives in a place after migration. Emigrant: is what that same person is called in the place from which he has left. All person leaving their native country are emigrants and immigrants😃

[@Dyanimite]

Immigrant to Mexico / Expat of Canada ☺️ I hadn’t heard the term emigrant. Thanks for sharing 🙌

[@angelsoto1475]

@@Dyanimite If they are not tourist they are migrants becoming immigrants if they stay living in any country. Expats is an slang only.🤣

[@joseantoniomontejano2499]

​@@Dyanimite Yes when You decide to stay living in México youre not called an expat youre called migrante. You guys are migrantes en México.

[@KimWilsonTV]

Have a nice day? I hope she tips them

[@bluemagic5829]

How can I connect with Annie?

[@joelgomez1575]

Do u work online .? Or how do u make a living u and ur ex?

[@RA-fm8wr]

Am I the only one who wonders how and why live with your ex. Isn't it more practical to be together and make thst work if you can do the opposite

[@analauragutierrez7697]

I think ir you are working here I think that you need to oau taxes ISR

[@Dyanimite]

Good point! That would be a helpful future topic to cover, thank you!

[@felipegutierrezcuriel8096]

Deberías poner su títulos en español para los que solo hablamos español por favor

[@Dyanimite]

@@felipegutierrezcuriel8096 Claro que si, enterada 🫡

[@victorlara8860]

Hello Beautiful ❤😂

[@damasolopez1589]

Some of the girls in Mexico looked like you some of them are better looking