living abroad in buenos aires, argentina (a very real and honest vlog)

[@chanelmeyerr]

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[@fabiangonzallezcapo6060]

Excelent Chanel!!! Argentina It is a large producer of peanuts. We Argentines love him. I make my own peanut paste with 100gs of peaunut, four tablespoons of neutral oil and two of sugar. I put everything in the blender or processor and grind until the paste is formed.

[@marm317]

Es totalmente comprensible lo que te pasa Chanel... Estás viviendo en un país lejos del tuyo, con otras costumbres, otras comidas, otro idioma y los momentos importantes de tu familia, no podes compartirlos. Son elecciones de vida, que tienen su lado bueno y malo y en la balanza se verá lo que pesa más. Te entiendo, les mando un abrazo, todo mi cariño para ambos y que tengan una buena vida.

[@chanelmeyerr]

Muchísimas gracias ❤️❤️❤️

[@rgbcom]

I was born in Argentina and grew up in NY. When I left to live abroad again I was also homesick. Food, friends, family, Central park, etc. and it’s ok to feel this way. But you’re living new experiences with new culture and people which will always stay with you and add to what’s already in your backpack.

[@santialur]

Argentine living in the US and I miss home too! homesickness hits differently especially when the weather/temperature is the absolute opposite on the other side

[@Peter-m5n7m]

If you're from the rural southern parts of the USA You will engage in small talk. My wife, who is from the Bronx, NYC, was amazed that I just strike up conversations with total strangers. 😊

[@chanelmeyerr]

Hahahaha yes I imagine the south is more used to the small talk, coming from NY it’s not as common 😂

[@darionardis1371]

Love you guys, ignore those people who dont even know you and express their frustrations behind a keyboard. Everyone that follow you week after week as me knows the amazing people you are! But its true, when we are not feeling ok bad vibes affects more, just remember you are great people 😊❤❤

[@chanelmeyerr]

You are so kind!!! Thank youuu❤️❤️

[@ParnellTheChef]

I think your advice about getting out of the house is a great idea--being around other people and being social is definitely good for mental health. Thanks for the update on your life in Buenos Aires!

[@everernestohonor]

Chanel somos muchos los que te amamos también a tu media naranja ignoralos la indiferencia los mata😂

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@frankschallenguer3410]

Nunca dejes de brillar!

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻

[@isabella76591]

AWWW THAT CLIP AT THE END 😭❤️

[@chanelmeyerr]

🥹🥹🥰🥰🥰❤️

[@alexhosen]

Extrañar el lugar donde te criaste, cosas de tu cultura y a tu familia es lo normal para cualquiera viviendo fuera de su pais y no tenes que dar explicaciones por eso. Internet es un lugar extraño, suelo ver comentarios que jamas escuche de nadie en la vida real, asi que no se de donde salen todas esas personas raras y agresivas, pero estan ahi y lo mejor es no prestarles atencion. Les deseo lo mejor a ambos y que puedas superar este momento de extrañar mucho con lindas experiencias y buena energia. Saludos!

[@chanelmeyerr]

Graciasss❤️ y si escucho siempre online en todos lados cosas que la gente nunca diría en voz alta hablando con otro persona porque puede ser muy grosero :/

[@mauritotorment]

Hace poco me suscribí al canal y los felicito a los dos. Y gracias por mostrar y hablar bien de mi hermosa argentina! Los mejores exitos 🎉

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️ Gracias!!

[@dellarena1]

Los abrazo fuerte a ambos, que difícil debe ser sentir tanta nostalgia por su país. Espero que puedan ir a visitar mas seguido US y estar con sus seres queridos.

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Claudio_Fimiani]

Muy lindo vlog! Chanel, gracias por compartir tus sentimientos. Creo que -- en cierta forma y quien más, quien menos -- a todos nos pasa ese mood en esta altura del año especialmente cuando se acerca fin de año. Supongo que estando lejos de la familia se siente un poco más. Lo bueno de esto en esta parte del mundo es que el buen clima meteorológico ayuda bastante! Y Michael, Viva La Patria! 😄

[@chanelmeyerr]

Muchísimas gracias! Va pasando poco a poco con el tiempo pero siempre hay altibajos ❤️❤️

[@Myr-be]

Hola!! Estoy suscripta hace tiempo, pero es la primera vez que escribo. ¡ Gracias por ser tan positivos! Adorables todos vos, Michael, perrito y gato incluidos. Mis padres viven en mi casa, te mando un abrazo fuerte debe ser muy dificil estar lejos de ellos. ¡¡Cuidense mucho!!

[@chanelmeyerr]

Muchísimas gracias por este comentario tan lindo ❤️❤️

[@tenorly]

We lived near that intersection (Santa Fe and Pueyrredón) visible at 0:24. That was 40 years ago, and it hasn't changed much - except where you see that BUS graffiti on the big retaining wall, there was a beautiful Italianate corner building they demolished around a decade ago to build a new subway entrance. Oh, well. Qué será.

[@chanelmeyerr]

Oh wow!!

[@MichaelMartinYoutube]

We also used to live in that area. Very close to la tolva. It's a VERY busy area

[@tenorly]

@@chanelmeyerr Time flies, doesn't it. All the Best to you and Mike!

[@mrbushlied7742]

Nice video! I just finished my first month in Buenos Aires. I'm finding it a lot easier to adapt than I thought. I haven't felt homesick at all, but since I've been an expat since 1998, I'm not really sure where my home is. The only problem I'm having is getting the paperwork together to establish residency in Argentina. I'm also checking out some neighboring countries to see if they're a better match for me. I'm going to Santiago at the end of November and may stay there for a bit if I like it.

[@chanelmeyerr]

This seems all very good! I’ve been to Santiago (granted for 4 days) but I prefer BA! 😄

[@puertalila40]

You are really nice. Both of you... Enjoy life!

[@chanelmeyerr]

So sweet! Gracias ❤️

[@horaciomanuli]

Sos una GENIA, los 2, lo que pasa es que vos sos la protagonista y Michael, el lugarteniente, el subcapitan del equipo. Coecimos n respecto a los comentarios, NO les des bolilla. Como decimos aca, "A los giles, ni cabida". Gracias x elegir 🇦🇷 y sigan disfrutando de Baires. Ahora viene el calor, que lindo 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🇦🇷🫶🏻

[@joser7909]

Beautiful video, Chanel! I'm pretty sure I've seen Pop tarts in Chinatown... I live just a few blocks away, so next time I go, I'll look for them to see if I can find some. I'll keep you posted 😉

[@chanelmeyerr]

🤯🤯🤯🤯 there is hope!!! Gracias!!!

[@lovesongs4mebombom292]

I love those last minutes at the end of the videos with bloopers and spontaneous moments VIVA LA PATRIA !! It was epic ! 😄

[@chanelmeyerr]

🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 yesss so happy you like them!!

[@maluiriarte]

Es más que normal extrañar el lugar, la comida de dónde te criaste, querramos o no, es bastante distinto aquí, eso no quiere decir qu eno les guste acá, al contrario, yo creo que ya se estan asentando mucho más acá y dejaron de ser unas "vacaciones largas", pero tranquilos, todo va a estar bien.Ánimo!!! lindísimo video como siempre, y el viva la patria de Mike me mató!! 😂😂😂

[@chanelmeyerr]

Muchísimas gracias ❤️ pasa mas con el tiempo pero como sabes nos encanta vivir acá!! Y si jajajaja 😂

[@Marianojoey]

I know you like cafés very much, so if you haven't been there yet, El Gato Negro (Corrientes in front of Paseo La Plaza) is awesome (more for a tea person, but they have a lot of coffe blends too). Also Las Violetas in Rivadavia y Medrano (this one is a classic). They have their own bakery, so the facturas you eat there are awesome. :D Also, ignore haters and trolls. They exist everywhere, just don't waste time reading their comments (don't give them power). :)

[@MehMeh22]

Can you tell us how to find these language "events"?

[@ifelsefeels]

Muchos abrazos chicos, debe ser difícil estar lejos de sus familias en estas épocas 🫂. Y de curiosa, qué sabor de mermelada va mejor para un sandwich de pbj?

[@Zorro77711M]

@ifelsefeels También le podes poner rodajas de banana en vez de mermelada.

[@chanelmeyerr]

Gracias ❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻 y para nosotros uva jajaja pero usamos frutilla acá 😂

[@ifelsefeels]

@@chanelmeyerr Wow! Nunca vi de uva! Habrás visto que acá prevalecen las de durazno y ciruela jaja

[@susanguche]

Hi Chanel! I hope you get to feel Buenos Aires as your home. I'm not sure what the rude comments are, but sometimes it's just cultural differences. Living abroad certainly makes you appreciate things and you start missing your country. I haven't lived in Argentina since 2019 but there were some shops that sold international snacks (mainly american chips and cereal) I'm not sure if they still exist but I hope so.

[@chanelmeyerr]

Thank you! And we've been finding more and more which is nice :)

[@Conipita]

You should try to go to "Tina & co" in Chinatown for imported snacks and sodas.

[@chanelmeyerr]

I actually just went this weekend!!!

[@josemariarodriguez7845]

Unfortunately we live in a community for the good but also for the bad. Is not healthy to pretend that negative comments do not affect you, even if you know they are ilogical or based on mere hate or invented situations. It is intelligent at least try to overcome that negativity quick and easy to enjoy the 99% part of your life, but it is also clever to understand that sometimes it might be not as quick and easy as you would want to, and that is totallly fine. Giving yourself sometime to be on focus again it is not bad at all.

[@chanelmeyerr]

Yes I always focus on the good but of course there are times when some comments get to me more than others ❤️ Working on it always!

[@josemariarodriguez7845]

@@chanelmeyerr Of course 👍👍

[@gonzalosantamaria7002]

No shame in feeling homesick, it’s perfectly normal, it happens to everyone, it’s very personal but I guess going out with friends helps. Also always remember you are one night flight away from home ;).

[@chanelmeyerr]

Thank you!! And yes very true if need be 🫶🏻❤️

[@julietamiramon7540]

Hey Chanel, you should check out Tina and co, it’s a store in barrio chino, on the second floor they have some US snacks there like poptarts, Mac and cheese and some dips and candies. They’re more expensive though but at least it’s something

[@chanelmeyerr]

🤯🤯🤯 going to have to make my way there asap!!! Thank you!!

[@trishaprophitt9345]

Hi Chanel ! How difficult was it to bring your dog from the us?

[@carlosvictorgalarza7005]

Gracias por tus videos Hermosa

[@u0950y]

Your videos are amazing and always so positive and cheerful. Thank you 🤗 Don’t listen to the naysayers, it’s their loss if they don’t get you 🙂

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️ thank youuuu!

[@yoshitoki23]

What was the language learning/coffee event?

[@rainbowseeker5930]

Just out of sheer curiosity, would you mind telling what made you guys leave NYC and settle in Argentina ? Thank you and stay well.

[@ARQUE22]

Yo no festejo navidad ni nada pero creo que va a ser raro para vos festejar con 30 grados de calor y traspirando jaja un abrazo

[@chanelmeyerr]

😂😂😂 siiiii más siendo de NY donde nieva y todo jaja!!

[@Camila-ku8rk]

Hey there! Curious to know, are you guys planning on travelling outside of Buenos Aires?

[@chanelmeyerr]

Yes, we’ve already been out of BA a few time but don’t show it to enjoy our little escape from the city haha 😅

I love you guys, I love seeing my city through your lens. Chanel and Michael, I love you guys. There's and American making Cajun food in Palermo, maybe check that out. Most negative commentgs come from people from the provinces. To be fair, Buenos Aires is drastically different from the provinces. Each province has it's architechture, even they have a different look, a diffrenet accent. When I say drastically different I mean it, go to Salta, Jujuy, San Martin de los Andes, there's towns that look Swiss, and German, and some retain and care for their original colonial architeture, extremelly different from Buenos Aires. Mendoza, Ushuaia, it's shocking how you cross one province to another and everything looks so differenet,.

[@tyghr]

Hi Chanel, I'm planning a move down there, at least for 3 months, but hopefully longer. If your digital nomading earns you US money, what's the best way you found to transfer money? A lot of people say Western Union. I've considered getting a checking account over there, but have also heard there's a limit of how much money you can transfer into Banks. What have you found??

[@chanelmeyerr]

I use western Union and pay mostly with my credit/debit card! I think for 3 months WU and card should serve you well :)

[@MichaelMartinYoutube]

​I would also think you would have trouble setting up a checking account down here in that period of time.

[@lasalasdeldeseo3]

I live in Buenos Aires, if you need anything, just let me know 😊

[@AzereusMantor]

About the mean comments, uncalled and all of that.. you need to understand Argentine humor.. for example i showed your videos to my friends and everyone called michael "Sombra"/ shadow.. and no one mean anything bad.. it was just what we call each other ALL THE TIME. we actually think that mike should also appear more, cuz we find him "nerd-ish" and we are also nerds..

[@Peter-m5n7m]

I agree.

[@jcm21354]

Take a break, go back. It happens to all of us immigrants. You need the homie stuff (family, places, food, etc.). You need it no matter what at some point of your journey whatever that is. Greetings from Lake Limerick WA

[@chanelmeyerr]

I’m hoping to take a trip there soon 🫶🏻

[@robvisola8890]

Hang in there ❤, Sorry about that 1%

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@madkvideo]

Chanelites, is this the end of the Argentina saga?

[@chanelmeyerr]

Noooo❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AzereusMantor]

she used a knife to get the jelly( marmalade )... WHAT! what is this sorcery!?!?!?! ahhhhhh my head!

[@marioluismarin2855]

👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pablo-aed]

🦁🇦🇷

[@maluiriarte]

ah!! e ignoren a ese diminuto porcentaje, es eso, son diminutos....

[@chanelmeyerr]

❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@DemetrioLopezGarcia]

CREO QUE LOS ARGENTINOS🇦🇷.NOS ESTAMOS PONIENDO MUY DULCES JA,JA,JA,JA,JA,JA,JA,JA,JA🇺🇸.TE MANDO UN FUERTE ABRAZO CHANNELL🤗🤝👍🇦🇷🇺🇸

[@Sinergy42]

Ja le recomendé la TPC ja se mueve mas por el grupo de facebook, alguien publica algo y le pones "my" y te lo reservan, en la feriaciruja en vez de "my" es "mio" son grupos de facebook PD: quien te insulto? avisa que los vamos a buscar entre todos los fans Saludos !

[@chanelmeyerr]

La pasamos muy bien!! Y jajaja 😅❤️❤️

[@Sinergy42]

Pasa el IG de Michel o mándamelo a leanramosba que lo invito a mi dpto a jugar unas partidas Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 en PC (soy heterosexual tranquila jajaj) me lo merezco fui de los primeros del canal.

[@LuisoscarBalbi-do2xf]

Que la gente de un pais no se comunique , es un sintoma de una sociedad enferma. Muchas veces se habla de nivel de vida y solo se cita lo economico, pero de nada sirve el dinero si viven en una sociedad infeliz donde la gente es incapaz de comunicarse. Nadie se ofenda es lo que pienso.

[@chanelmeyerr]

Creo que es parte de “mover rápido” en NY “no hay tiempo” para hablar. Pero siempre hay tiempo para decir “hola” or “buen día” al menos y que lindo que aprender lo lindo que es por vivir aca ❤️❤️❤️

[@Erwin93200]

Buenos aires is way too expensive for what it is now Only americans will find it cheap

[@chanelmeyerr]

We don’t find it “cheap” we are finding prices be very comparable to NY….

[@symiki7609]

RUDE COMMENTS???? ARGENTINOS WE RIDE AT DAWN👊👊👊

[@chanelmeyerr]

🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@Sh4rkill3r]

I tried peanut butter for all the american movies and series, and is was so disgusting that i gift the full jar to a friend. Tried with jelly, or alone, nothing. How people eat that disgusting trash.

[@chanelmeyerr]

It’s an ✨acquired taste✨

[@mariaeugenia1207]

The fact that you don't like something doesn't make it trash or disgusting 😂 , It's good to be more open minded and accept that we are all different and have different tastes , I'm Argentinian and I don't like mate , that doesn't mean that's trash 😂