LIVING IN MEXICO AFTER 1 YEAR 🇲🇽 LESSONS WE'VE LEARNED

[@Morelifediaries]

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[@GLang-kq5lw]

Hello, I am one of the people which subscribed and watched some of your videos. Have to say a big "THANK YOU". Today's video is very informative, honest and realistically done, just excellent. The quality of the video is also very good. It's of great pleasure watching your life diaries. Wishing you a good future in PV. Cheers from BC.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you so much for the beautiful comment ❤️

[@happyinparadise7812]

I've been in Mexico 18 years. Definitely don't have time to make a video. Enjoying life! Gracias Dios 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Morelifediaries]

We’ll we appreciate you watching ours 🙌🏼 thank you

[@TT97781]

Adaptarse a las costumbres de México es la manera mas inteligente de vivir en mi pais. Saludos.

[@Morelifediaries]

ESOOOOO 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 gracias para ver nuestro video :)

[@user-qb3jl3li1q]

What a nice couple god bless you guys thanks for choose México 🇲🇽 to live ❤❤❤

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@cchelsea7028]

So enjoyed this video. Been following for a 1/2 year. Your vibe is fantastic. A person can feel your journey is the right one for you all. Truly happy for you. So self-aware and thriving in a new culture. A culture that is mindful n polite to others. Again, great content. Best to you all.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment ❤️ We certainly feel that living here is right for us.

[@Socrates1944]

Truly appreciate your honesty and experience in your first year in Beautiful Mexico. I lived in Toronto for many years then retired to Georgia, in the United States 🇺🇸! Personally, I am not at all pleased with what’s happening here and seriously considering moving to Mexico. Your truthful comments are really encouraging and appreciated 🙏🏽❤️.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 it’s bad in the USA - it’s even worse in Canada. Life here has been amazing!!

[@mrsjuliemasse]

Thank you for giving it to us straight. It really puts things into perspective. "If not now then when?" Well said.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊

[@EricRobertson-vx3lr]

Love your video very informative thanks for making it

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you so much 😊

[@antonietta333]

When I came to Mexico last year they only gave me a 3 month visa..And I was staying with Mexican family friends. It's hard to live there now without showing them you have or earn loads of money..I would of really loved to stay longer and give it a chance. I also found most things to be very expensive..like in Europe and even more..So unless you have a great income It's not a good idea..Happy you guys found it is the best fot your family...Mexico is amazing..❤

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks for sharing 😊 You could look into the Regularization program and see if you qualify. It’s unsure that they will continue this into 2024. The cost of living here really depends on where you live and how you live. The cost of food is at least half of what we used to pay for in Toronto when we shop locally. If we shop of Costco it’s basically the same.

[@antonietta333]

Thank you! ❤

[@suecampbell4811]

I moved from NYto FL years ago and it was so weird when it was hot out and the winter holidays. New Years Eve in shorts was just odd. But in time, you, like me, will come to love it and note that many people travel to your part of the world to avoid the winter weather. You are in a beautiful part of the world - enjoy - which is evident! This is the first of your videos that I've watched and it was GREAT!Subscribed.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you for subscribing and watching :) And we only miss a white Christmas which we rarely even get in Toronto lol it's always raining. Otherwise we don't miss much about T.O

[@247vancity]

luv this video guys. thanks for sharing ❤

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊

[@kpm-vidsmykituk3972]

We have a three-year plan to be down there at that time.

[@Morelifediaries]

Very exciting :)

[@josecasillas8668]

U guys R awesome !❤

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks :)

[@richardhowe3951]

This takes me back to when we drove from Vancouver to PV. It is good that you share this info. All of what you touch on has been my experience. I lived just as you do right with the communities, feeling all the awarkdness of being the only or one of the few people f, rom somewhere else. Time is a doifferent thing here. You bring all of who you are with you as you say. It takes time to unlive the life you had back home. Thanks for reminding me how much my life has changed. Your doing great!!

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you for sharing - it’s such an amazing experience we would change it for anything. We’ve lived so much life of just a short year - looking forward to our continued growth here ❤️

[@snufstef]

Congrats on your one year anniversary! Many of your lessons can also be applied to travel and not only relocation.

[@Morelifediaries]

Absolutely 💯 that’s how we liked to travel before relocating

[@CallowG]

I often tend to push myself out of my comfort zone because it's really the best way to improve. But then I end up somewhere in Spain playing pictionary with a cab driver. I didn't die though so it's all good.

[@Morelifediaries]

You live and you learn I guess!?!?

[@LiveFree-20]

I really enjoyed your video. I liked the lessons that you learned. It was pretty much the same for us after our move here from Vancouver. We just celebrated our two years in MX. We also started purchasing a few things that would enhance our lives, like a printer, a blanket, a few utensils and baking pans. We as well think of Mexico as home. Have a wonderful day. Muchas bendiciones.🌹

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you very much 😊 congrats on your 2 years. And yes it feels weird to say we held off on buying certain small items but there are SO MANY small items we would have otherwise bought and not needed.

[@MariaRodriguez-qx9pi]

My husband and me are currently living in Queretaro and are looking to move to puerto Vallarta. Super excited!

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks for Watching! That's great news :) best of luck

[@peggyr2275]

Thats why I moved and stayed 7 years in Mexico when my children were little was the sense of community. Was hard when I moved back to Canada having to let go of things I had accumulated but a friend put it best. "They are just THINGS Peg you can replace them" I just remembered living there I was a guest in their beautiful country. Love your videos!!!

[@Morelifediaries]

That’s a great experience you gave your children ❤️ although things are replaceable it sometimes easier said than done - there are definitely certain “things” we wish we could bring from Toronto but we can’t. I also think moving back to Canada would be harder than moving to Mexico.

[@ricardo_cn]

You always can come back. May be when is time to retire? Regards

[@jeffpunz5337]

Fantastic video as usual. I feel like you guys really thought these out to provide some real value to anybody really looking into moving here. The tips and lessons are really realistic and applicable to your audience. Great job!

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you Jeff for watching and supporting 🙏🏼

[@tiffanyferoe7078]

Thank you (Gracias!) for sharing your families experience in PV!! I love your videos and appreciate you sharing with us all! Hello from cold and rainy Boston 👋

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you so much 😊

[@user-ul2ou5fp2c]

Great video! By the way it was +3 and drizzling here in Hamilton today. 🌧️ 🥶 My wife and I are coming to PV for a month mid January. Can’t wait.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 I don’t miss that weather not one bit lol

[@lilyfaria9763]

Thanks for sharing! Congrats on 1 year anniversary 🙌

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you!! 😊

[@HeyitsMario65]

Marc & Kathleen, yet another great informative video. But we really agreed with the “Money” and “Culture”, definately the two most important in our experience, as saying “Hello” or “Good Morning” is so important. Excellent real life advise. We arrive in PV and staying in Versalles this week and staying awhile, and would like to meet and buy you a coffee or two. Thanks again for sharing your experiences.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 and certainly - if you can reach out on Facebook,Instagram or email and we’ll set something up 🙌🏼

[@robertkennedy9188]

Great video! My husband and I just kind of up and moved here from Toronto going on three years ago now. A lot of what you’re saying resonates! Keep posting, looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 glad you guys still like it after all this time 🙌🏼

[@christopherjara9796]

Great Video and loved all of the lessons mention. It's so appreciated and completely agree as we are approaching our 6th month here. Thanks!!

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@PVDaddies]

Love... love ...love following your journey here in PV guys! Congratulations on your first year here ! My husband Ken and I are celebrating 3 years soon and feel it was the best decision ever! Love watching your family living your best lives ever here on your journey....no destination though because thats when life ends ! Life is always your journey my friends! I keep hoping to run into you guys in the streets on Vallarta One day our paths will cross my friends! We live in a neighborhood that is welcoming and embracing and knows me and Ken are spouses and not judgemental at all but kinda and warm and welcoming always! Colonia Buenos Aires rocks! Thanks again for your VLOGs and I always learn so much from you both even though I am now a resident here and had to learn for myself and have been here longer ...Cheers to you both and Happy Holidays to you ! Cheers. Ricky and Ken ... Fellow Expats

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. Glad you could connect with what we said 😊 we visited a beautiful apartment in Buenos Aires with the most amazing view - unfortunately convenience was an issue for us with the kids school. Take care and I’m sure we’ll run into each other someday 🙌🏼

[@ShauninParadise]

another useful and quality video with lessons we can all learn from (and I've been here a few years). lesson 5 is a lesson for not only mexico, but also for life anywhere. in fact, it's one of the KEYS to a long life. you guys are awesome

[@ShauninParadise]

(and a banger thumbnail... i'm jealous!)

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks Shaun and absolutely 💯 we lacked community in Toronto and even though we had family and friends - it was getting increasingly difficult to get together with people (everyone is always too “busy”). Life is much different here, everyone makes time to get together, everyone in the neighbourhood hangs out together.

[@ShauninParadise]

@@Morelifediaries you guys are doing it right

[@user-rp8xi6zq3c]

Hey Marc n Kathleen Congrats on the anniversary, Deb and I enjoyed your new video, we’ve just recently purchased a house here in sauces (not our first) and are working through all problems of an older house, your reflections were good to remind us to not forget what’s important. Merry Christmas. John n Deb

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks guys and congrats on your house :)

[@npolfus1]

I love your videos. I spend a lot of time in PV and I really miss it when not there. It's a very special place!

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 it really is !!!

[@janematthew9061]

Lesson #10 is the most important. Thanks for the ongoing inspiration as we figure out the job part of leaving Alberta and Canada! We are definitely getting close now :)

[@Morelifediaries]

Absolutely!! You have things figured out until you don't....and thats ok!!! Some people live with not being content with their life and just keep pushing forward to avoid disappointing others. I won't lie, the job part is difficult, we're still in figuring things out ourselves but it's part of starting over.

[@rogerbooth135]

Try to not create any recycle or trash? Buy bulk, use your own straw and stainless containers/glass to drink with. Trash is a problem as plastics wind up in everything and fish too! Blessings 🙏 Wonderful journey your family is on!

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks for commenting. I dont quite remember what point your referring to but we've defenetly learned how to give certain plastics a second life here (turning them into planters, containers for things, storage, etc.). Unless its bottles or cans there isn't much recycling going on here unfortunately. There is also a lot of littering.

[@Sonzoul1]

You guys are awesome. Seem a couple who get along well and very mature for your age. I am in Montreal and love seeing people who have the guts to do what I want to do for so long. I like your energy.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks so much 😊 hope you can make it happen one day! We get along unless both of us are trying to do stuff in our tiny kitchen 🤣

[@Sonzoul1]

🥰@@Morelifediaries

[@kirkmadere5414]

What are some types of things are move expensive? For example, I lived in Brazil for a time. Electronics were more expensive than US. PS. I love your videos and they are really helpful for my planning on a PV move.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 honestly most goods are more expensive, if they’re lesser they’re typically not as good quality. Anything made outside of Mexico will be more expensive. Services are typically significantly cheaper. Food grown in Mexico and purchased in markets will be cheaper.

[@Mad-Angel-c6g]

I’ve been living in queretaro mx for 17 months now and even bought a property as an investment and let me tell you that things change quick that’s why you need to actually visit different places to get a better perspective, the best thing to do is adapt as much as you can but it will never be 💯

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks for sharing! And definitely agree! I think Everyone should travel in general to find out what places fits them best! Too often people settle down where they grew up and never see the world and it’s potential - same thing definitely goes for settling down in a new country. Things change fast everywhere!

[@katemitchell665]

What you covered holds true for anywhere one moves. I lived in Europe for a few years and found myself relating to each and every one of the points you covered. Good job. This is my last Christmas in Canada. Consulate appt in a couple of weeks, Moving next year. Even though I live in Vancouver, where we get very little snow, it’s still too much for me. I can bet my life on knowing that I will never miss the snow and cold. I will always be proud to be Canadian, but I’m so not Canadian in that dept! lol

[@Morelifediaries]

Absolutely 💯 most of them apply to life in general. We miss a white Christmas (barely snows at Christmas I feel like most years it rains) otherwise Toronto can keep their grey weather 8 months a year lol

[@katemitchell665]

@@Morelifediaries I lived in Toronto for 12 years before moving to Vancouver, so I can agree with you on the 8 months of the year grey weather. But we are going to have to agree to disagree on missing the white Christmas’s! Haha. But, hey, still wishing you a Happy Holiday on those beaches! Heehee.

[@surf01er66]

Cool stuff, I'm a Sayulita kind of person, lol. Next up : Punta De Mita. Learning more Spanish is definitely a plus. Aloha

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Sayulita’s great but high season has too many tourist squeezed in that little town. Check out San Pancho if you can and Playa La Lancha apparently has some do the best surf around 🤙🏼

[@mk3gtivr61]

Hey guys. Stumbled upon your video. Love it. I have a wife and two kids and hoping to move. My spouse isn't sold on the idea. Did the two of you both agree initially? Or did one have to convince the other?

[@Morelifediaries]

Thanks for watching 😊 that’s such a great comment actually - we did agree right away! We wanted to leave Toronto and ideally Canada. We randomly watched a few KZbin videos on Mexico and looked at each other and said “LETS GO!!!”. Moving here definitely isn’t for everyone but it’s for us. If you want to throw some questions our way reach out on Facebook or Instagram 😊

[@TheTwoTravelersInMexico]

You can make a plan in Mexico but it's a moving target. Don't be attached to the end expected end result because what you wind up with could be better then you expected. Integrate into the community. Mexico can be tough for people with type A personalities so patience is a key. Just saying Buen dia goes a long way. -Marc

[@Morelifediaries]

Yes most definitely a moving target lol we learned that living in Chile and it’s the same here in Mexico - and exactly as you said sometimes the outcome was way better. And yes greeting everyone as you walk by is something to get used to but it feels so good doing it.

[@Mendthemind4u]

Question would you do the drive again?

[@Morelifediaries]

Absolutely! I’m hoping to make the drive again someday!

[@1carel1]

Congrats 🎉 We’re coming to PV for the holidays. Any suggestions for Xmas and New Year’s Eve events? Merci.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 there are so many events but unfortunately take part in none of them lol last year for Christmas Eve we talked around the malecon - for NYE we did the same but watched the fireworks on the beach at 12am (fireworks are a must see)

[@1carel1]

Ok, lol. I’ll do some research. Thx. Do you guys need anything from 🇨🇦?

[@allyraymond9483]

I would love to ask a couple of questions, as my husband and I are looking to get our permanent residency and move at least part-time to PV. We've been visiting for years, sometimes twice a year. Is there a email I can contact one or either of you? Thanks! *Love your vlog!!

[@Morelifediaries]

Sure! [e-mail] or via instagram :)

[@zenstudiosla8614]

I am thinking of moving to Mexico. Can I bring my car ? What is the process ?

[@Morelifediaries]

www.mexperience.com/temporary-import-permit-tip-vehicles-mexico/

[@watdahek2]

Congratulations on your anniversary. We don't own a home and pay a high rent here close to Laguna Beach SoCal. I retired after 35 years working for a trucking company. The wife plans to retire next year. We have saved quite a bit of money since I met her 18 years ago. We have no debt. Language is not an issue, I am fluent. The wife speaks to my mom a lot and has learned the language a little. Can a retired couple rent a 2 bdrm 2 bath on $5000 a month?

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 😊 and congratulations on your retirement. You can definitely live here comfortable with that budget. You can also live here and spend significantly less or significantly more lol. I’ll link out last cost of living episode if you’d like to watch. Since then we’ve cut at least $1500 usd from our spending.

[@Morelifediaries]

MONTHLY COST OF LIVING IN MEXICO 🇲🇽 (Is it still affordable in 2023???) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqSUZXl8Ztujm6M

[@watdahek2]

By the end of next year we plan to have saved $300,000. We plan to buy in Mexico but obviously rent for awhile. We have visited P.V. now 9 times. We like the Nuevo Vallarta area and maybe Bucerias. We have visited Loreto Baja California Sur, and it is a small quiet town. Nothing like P.V. but more beautiful and peaceful. The wife is scared about Loreto because there is no major hospital for major emergencies. One would have to go to La Paz or Tijuana for major surgery. I do appreciate your financial information. Thankd you. @@Morelifediaries

[@luyzqint3760]

I have a question: are able to interact with your neighbors in Spanish?. If that is the case, have guys noticed how different you sound in a different language and how your personality also is different when you interact with people that speak your language and when you interact with your neighbors?. Just curious. Thanks for the video ✌️

[@Morelifediaries]

Yes we interact with them regularly - it definitely has helped us practice and build our vocabulary. I haven’t noticed that I sound different or that my personality is different although it might seem that way since there is still a language barrier - also I’m assuming that personalities are read differently based on cultures lol

[@bellebb8673]

My experience living in Mexico part time and speaking Spanish pretty well is - my personality definitely changes when I speak Spanish. It's very interesting. I become a little more humorous and talkative but also more differential.

[@miguelmendoza6056]

if u moved to Mex ill move 2 US

[@Morelifediaries]

Ok LOL - But we're Canadian 👍🏼

[@bobbybeast1000]

I'm going to PV Jan to March (from Barrie) Going to get my permanent residence card finished at Immigration office if they accept me. Looking into retirement options - checking out Sayulita in Feb, and hopefully taking a bus/plane rife to San Miguel sometime while I'm there

[@Morelifediaries]

Amazing! The weather here will definitely beat Barrie lol that’s a very exciting trip 🙌🏼

[@Veronica-tk9rl]

Hi, do you guys work from home? We want to move but our jobs are not from home :|

[@Morelifediaries]

Hello, we do! We started a Vitual Assistance business - looking for clients or work has honestly been difficult.

[@franciscobayonatosca5118]

Let me tell you something: You are Mexicans who lived in Canada, then decided to come to live in your country which is Mexico. So, "our home México is your home too".

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you for the kind words 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 VIVA MEXICO 🙌🏼

[@WalidAzamiTV]

Thank you for calling yourselves immigrants. I know that Americans often call themselves Expats and it's laughable. Also great video.

[@Morelifediaries]

Thank you 🙌🏼 We’re really trying to assimilate with the Mexican culture so immigrant seems like the appropriate term for us 🤙🏼

[@karomancia]

You need to shorten your intro, people are here for info.

[@Morelifediaries]

Naaaa I like it how it is!!! There are chapters if you want to skip ahead 🤙🏼

[@karomancia]

@@Morelifediaries your channel your rules! I didn’t mean to be that blunt 🤓👍🏼

[@northparkfilms3045]

@@karomanciaI’m a video editor and I didn’t see an issue with it. It’s giving people who havent been there perspective on the vibes there