French American Living In Mexico Thinks People Will Love Living In Guadalajara

Want to Retire in Mexico? Check Out Our FREE Retire in Mexico Guide bit.ly/3Zg25tg Armelle moved to #guadalajara at the beginning of the pandemic. After years of visiting Mexico, she had no idea that Mexico was so diverse and incredibly human.
In fact her words are that Mexico has brought back humanity into her life. She thinks life in the U.S. has lost its human touch, and that's why so many people are #movingtomexico
Today she runs a website that helps people know about the events in and around Guadalajara.
In this video, she talks about
Her experience moving to Guadalajara
The Mexican people and why you have to be polite
Her thoughts on the medical system
Why she won't move back to the U.S.
Why she thinks people need to stop being afraid of Mexico
How the media has sensationalized the crime in Mexico
Why Guadalajara is a best-kept secret
And her advice for others moving to Mexico
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[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

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[@betozesati9929]

We have a new administration and it’s trying to just that blame the past administrations their the ones to blame please inform yourself

[@Inoxia.Ometeotl]

Hope you know that you screw all the local cityzens with your mass invitation, prices are getting to high for local citizens thanks to americans comming here, and the poorest ones are the ones that suffer this change the most. So yeah, come and enjoy but knowing that u mess locals life in change.

[@cristiesanford1430]

This video is fantastic. Why she left the US is exactly the reasons that I want to get up out of here. I've been looking at a lot of these videos by expats, and this one really speaks to my values about how to treat all people. The US is no longer an inviting place, but a risk you take every time you step out the door. Who can dare say that Mexico is more dangerous than the US? I've already begun learning Spanish. I retire in about 3 years. Then I'm goin' south.

[@buscandolaverdad6888]

Mi casa es tu casa ✌️

[@veyanrealty1]

bienvenida con los brazos abiertos.

[@biglance]

I hope things don't collapse in the US before that....wish u luck, peace from Thailand.

[@Radio280]

Due South...

[@Radio280]

@@buscandolaverdad6888 aaa la mentiraaaa

[@russellbarnes7728]

You're spot on! We relocated to Morelia, Michoacan a year and a half ago. My wife is Mexican and I'm from Reno, Nevada. The culture, the people, the food, low cost of living are all amazing. Best move we ever made!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Fully agree! So many people love living in Mexico

[@myprincessa2253]

But what do you do for a living?

[@russellbarnes7728]

@@myprincessa2253 I'm retired. My Social Security is plenty to live on.

[@pablovelasquez6131]

❤well done! Morelia is a great place to live in.

[@Atomic-km6ig]

We plan to move to Morelia end of 2023 from Houston Texas. Any natural disasters there? We have a horrendous heat wave in Texas now going in 3 weeks…the poor antiquated grids are soon to give way

[@edgarandre5216]

every year hundreds of foreigners come to live in Mexico, I think that everyone is welcome and even more so if they want to integrate into the culture cause this country is an expanding economy and there're opportunities for everyone. I'm a Czech living in Mexico City

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Agree 🤩

[@Adriana-et2sy]

Muchas gracias! Tenemos nuestros problemas en México, pero también tenemos un maravilloso y rico país en tantos aspectos que le agradecemos que hable de todo en justicia.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Estoy de acuerdo Adriana. Gracias por tus comentarios

[@haroonmarikar]

mucho amo a mexico de india . Yo tengo mucho amo por esta pais . Yo quiero visitar una vez . Yo estoy aprendiendo espanol por hablar

[@deanvo503]

@haroon marikar eres bienvenida en México, mi casa es tu casa, y te recibimos con los brazos abiertos.

[@Adriana-et2sy]

@@haroonmarikar Bienvenido a México!! Cuando puedas viajar espero poder estar en contacto y conocernos.

[@haroonmarikar]

@@deanvo503 muchas gracias de mi corazòn

[@tobitravis1844]

I have been coming to Mexico since 1968 and love the entire country especially the kindest people. This is my first time spending an extended time by myself in Mexico and I couldn’t feel safer! Coming from Portland Oregon. I loved your video because you described exactly what I’m looking for❤ I hope to meet you in the new year and yes I’m studying Spanish

[@NoNamePerson98]

Has Mexico changed a lot since 1968? I think yes but I was born in 98

[@mwoodson3649]

This is by FAR the best expat interview I have ever heard. What a lovely lady, with a wonderful attitude and great advice. Thank you for sharing!! ❤

[@Sarah-0011]

This interview solidified my quest to move to Mexico. I just want to be around people who are kind. That is a rarity anymore in the U.S. Thank you!

[@itiiyt]

Kind and humble. They can teach Americans a couple of things

[@Sarah-0011]

@@itiiyt I wish they would. :)

[@eltiomakoto]

Bienvenida!

[@aqua6178]

same!!

[@thomaswilbanks4362]

I share your view of the world, especially the US, sad to say, but really love and enjoy Mexico. I moved to Mazatlán 3 months ago and love being here. This week I am in San Carlos and plan to take more weeklong trips as the budget allows to other parts of Mexico so to experience the country and culture while I am able. Hope to get to Guadalajara soon. The Mexican people are so warm, friendly and helpful. Very nice video. Best of the best with your new venture.

[@joeyapur1229]

One of the best video’s I’ve watched about living in Mexico, really well done and honest. I got a good feeling from this.

[@Connie_From_AZ]

Her honest and personal experience..

[@ShauninParadise]

We moved 4 years ago to Mexico from Nyc having lived on both coasts. Best move of our lives and now we live at the beach and have so many friends ❤

[@FidalgoSwing]

Great video, I will be in Mexico hopefully for 180 day's starting in March. After watching 1 1/2 years of Expats posting about there travels ( while weighting for my knee to get replaced) I have fallen in love with Mexico. You have summed up everything I have learned about Mexico in one video that I have learned in over a year of watching video's about Mexico. I'm getting some what frustrated with people saying "watch out that's a dangerous place be careful". I grew up in San Diego in the 50's-60's with many trips to TJ and Baja with no worries, I'm sure my trip to central Mexico will be the greatest trip of my life. From TJ CBX to Puebla and points beyond. At some point I plan on a stay in Guadalajara, In the 50's my family almost moved there, so I must spend time there. Cheers...

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

You’re right - this sums up a good 2-3 years into one video 😀

[@MrRba122]

Yes. In the 1950s and 60s. Whole different time.

[@Connie_From_AZ]

@@MrRba122 My ex husband is from Augascalientes Augascalientes Mex. Not too far from Guadalajara. It's a beautiful place indeed. As she said it's not a perfectly safe place but she's only stating her honest opinion on her experience there. I had to make an emergency trip to Guadalajara Jalisco in August 2014 from Phoenix AZ.. My at the time 20 year old son who is mentally delayed and anyone could see it at a glance of him was attacked by a group of unknown adult strangers walking in broad daylight rural Tequila Jalisco, lucky there was an occupied abundance who happened to noticed later that evening something that might be a person off the side of the road. It was my son bleeding to death from a cracked scull..my son with a metal plate protecting his brain, he is currently going through severe PTSD on top of his mental delayed state. At the old Hospital Civil De Guadalajara (near the Civil Nuevo which is the newer hospital). Me and my ex husband spent 16 days off and on there at the recovery ward. Unless you are in a life and death situation there are no nurses to come to check on you, there are no emergency button to call a nurse, windows with dust, rain etc coming through ( mosquitoes etc ), no privacy when I'm giving my son a pronged bath, everyone looking over while I'm wiping my son's a** because you see there's 2 long rows of around 20 people in recovery, no food given for the patient but they sure did get our payment for the hospital stay, someone took my bag of clothes under my son's hospital bed, where we were staying off and on at a friends house, twice cartel and police shoot out in the same neighborhood, on the bus one day on the way back to the hospital the bus driver (thinking I was a white lady tourist) made phone calls telling someone about me. My ex told the bus driver where to drop me off. We went around town twice and I got suspicious (mind you I am not from there, my first time in Guadalajara but I speak understand Spanish very well) in the beginning of the third time around is when I over heard him asking someone to get on at some stop and he admitted not telling me when my stop came up the first time. It was too suspicious for me so I called my ex and he said get off of the bus at the next stop and he'd call s taxi for me. That's not all. The last day there before heading home to Arizona. We took my son to his check-up at the Nuevo Civil Hospital and it was super full in "the lobby" which was outside. That was fine, I didn't mind until some cholos walked around and scoped out every single person. I felt something but I didn't want to look afraid. These guys robbed a couple of old people, and I tried to identify one of the crooks to the security there. But he asked me to sit down and said"it's okay they're gone there's nothing we can do about it" the elders told me pretty much the same thing but they feared for me talking. I guess like the old saying says*snitches get stitches* Although the city was amazing, I took a lot of pictures of the ancient churches etc. I highly doubt I'll ever go back to Guadalajara or anywhere close to it. Augascalientes Nayarit and I'd rather be in Sinaloa..I've lived in Quila Sinaloa. It's not like they say on TV. So I get what the lady is talking about how American media says bad about Mexico but again it's her experience and the above was my experiences. I actually experienced issues in Sinaloa but it was nothing like what I went through in Guadalajara. My daughter (who is brown skin and speak fluent Spanish) lived there in rural Guadalajara Jalisco in 2005-2013 and she loved it, only experienced issues twice with a few people who didn't like gringos. It was fine until she mentioned where she was from. Other than that our experiences with the most people in Guadalajara was great. Most of the people I spoke to were kind and had genuine hospitality like anywhere in Mexico. Most are good people. But I'll personally pass on living there. I hope one day to check out Boquete Panama. Or close to it. If Mexico it would be Augascalientes where I know which colonia or barrios to avoid. This is just my personal experience and opinion.

[@MrRba122]

@@Connie_From_AZ thank you for sharing your story. What you experience was horrible. I think i read 99 percent of most cases in mexico go unpunished. I do hope things continue to improve for mexico but its gonna be decades for it to do so.

[@dawn2508]

@@Connie_From_AZ finally the truth. Expats tell if how wonderful Mexico is, I don’t doubt it has a lot of positive things but a lot of scary things happen to. People need to talk about that.

[@cindyk3076]

Another wonderful interview video! Armelle is very nice, did a great job explaining why she loves GDL, and it is so cool that she started the website to help tourists and locals find out what is happening in the area! Very enjoyable.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching Cindy

[@HigginsLawLLCWinterHaven]

what's the website

[@anthony.clarity]

Fantastic share! So many true points made about how "Humanity" exists in Mexico where in the west it's become rarer and rarer to find it.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Absolutely

[@purpurnena]

México IS the west 🙄

[@DenLD]

I agree with every bit of this. Armelle gave a lot of excellent insight for anyone who wants to be successfully happy and culturally aware in Mexico. Wonderful interview!

[@traceyb715]

What a lovely lady! Such an ambassador for Guadalajara as well as Mexico! I hope to meet her when we relocate to that area! You too Marianna!

[@Radio280]

She just needs to learn to pronounce the name of the city better

[@JoseLopez-oq7xr]

hermosa persona y muy inteligente. rapidamente busco adaptarse al lugar que eligio para vivir. Se nota que realizo un trabajo arduo de analisis de lugares donde vivir, de como moverse de un lugar a otro, de como no derrochar su dinero al comprar un auto, de como se mueve el transporte en guadalajara, de como moverse a otros estados de mexico, guau, me sorprende ver una persona tan centrada, tan preparada, y se nota feliz, contenta y relizada en este lugar. congratulations . who es she? what is her job? somebody may I tellme? sorry, by my espanglish!

[@teddydavis2339]

I liked this video before watching it because I love the title. Mexico is so magical. It is my happy place. I love it. I'm glad that you consider yourself part American. Congratulations on finding that wonderful place. You are so right about the humanity in Europe and the US. The humanity in Latin America is second to none.

[@andreavanda5402]

Very good interview with a person who is informative with a positive attitude about Mexico. She is offering a very professional and much needed service. Guadalajara is the place I will visit in the near future. Thank you for this video. 👍

[@GodIsComingOctober3]

Andrea :) Thank you for your wonderful comment. Please get in touch when you visit Guadalajara. I'd love to meet you and share experiences. Just send an email from our contact page on www.thisweekinguadalajara.com ~ Armelle

[@andreavanda5402]

@@GodIsComingOctober3 Thank you, I definitely will.🤗

[@mosescabrera3636]

First of all, great video! Thank you for that! As a native Mexican I've been to Guadalajara many times since the 70's, of course, because I have family and relatives there but it's a beautiful place with lots of culture, historic places and at the same time very modern and dynamic. Something important to underscore about this interview/presentation is when the lady mentioned the low wages here in Mexico. People from other countries are able to move here because they have an income that allows them to afford the cost of living, but most Mexicans can not afford that lifestyle, which is sad. Only a small percentage of the population make enough money not only to survive but to have a decent life. Personally, I'm grateful for all the people coming to live here. We can learn a lot from each other and, in doing so, build a better society.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

You are correct. Many locals can't afford some of the same expenses that a lot of foreigners can. It's unfrotunate- which is why we try very hard to teach people how to live like a local. So they don't accidentally inflate the cost of living for others in that community

[@rickpadilla3178]

Don't feel alone yourself we are here so many Mexican Americans that we come back to live here in Mexico and most of our families they are leaving now in the USA so we understand like you expressing yourself the good and the bad but it is good here in Mexico.

[@Evettecord]

Are many Mexican Americans returning to mx? if so, why?

[@rickpadilla3178]

@@Evettecord youtube.com/@KristieMartin Yes like this KZbinr born in Los Angeles, here in Los Altos de Jalisco we are so many Mexican Americans.

[@dennishassler605]

Yes, the quality of life is better in Guadalajara than in Mexico City. It's a more traditional society in Mexico. I'm pleased you too the leap and you are enjoying your life better in that outdoors environment.

[@anna334100]

Ty for what you say about my country. I’ve been living in the US for 17 years and I’m thinking about going back to Mexico because of the people, their warmth, to be more social and most importantly to be close to my aging parents. I just need to figure out how to work over there keeping my US income so I can live comfortably.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Hi Ana! You could look into assisted living facilities for your parents mexicorelocationguide.com/assisted-living-facilities-in-mexico/

[@anna334100]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide not an option, they are very active and healthier than me lol they’d die of boredom. Also, that is not very common in our culture.

[@JR0078]

Compra una Propiedad en zona turística y réntala en dólares

[@treborcsr]

Marianne, THIS was one of the VERY best vlogs! Thank you!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yay! Thank you!

[@wgarnsey]

​What a great video. I'm so excited to make my first trip to Guadalajara next week. I will check out TWIG to see what events we come participate in during the holidays.

[@glennis-dankuwel6020]

Guadalajara ppl r very friendly, patient & helpful & safe. I was there for 25 days & didn’t want to come home 🏡. I traveled 🧳 on the train & bus. No school shootings. Even the police 👮‍♀️ on bikes spoke to me & said hello 👋. MTA employees try to help u as well. No true about 50% speak Spanish. Only 1% speak & their English was limited. I was there to do business & they only had 1 translator & even then they’ll tell u their English is limited. I was learning spanish but used translator on Google. Lol! I felt so comfortable in Guadalajara. I met some nice ppl there.

[@markgconnors7932]

Thank you for generous and passionate knowledge about your new home. I would love to move there one day.🙏❤️

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thank you for watching ❤

[@NinaNina-ry8fn]

Thank you Armelle for sharing this great information. Love and regrads. 💜💙💚

[@tammiepulley7167]

One of my favorite interviews. Thank you so much.

[@nimacastro7664]

Thank you so very much for your fantastic video. You are an inspiration. Myself as a Persian Canadian and my wife Mexican Canadian with three children have been thinking about moving to Mexico for years. Mostly I was pushing my wife to make that happen for 17 years. But her family in Mexico always were against it for safety reasons. I always disagreed , but couldn't win. I saw beautiful side of Mexico years before people start moving that way . 1998. When I was in Mexico. Now my wife sees her homeland Mexico through my eyes too. Our plan is to move to Mexico as a long term visitor, then decide what to do. My wife and I watched your video together and you brought tears to her eyes . She loved your passion for Mexico. We have your website and if we land in Guadalajara we will meet you personally. Our plan is Merida so far. Thank you so much.

[@JillOchsner]

Thank you for this wonderful interview! I appreciate all the details she went into, especially about the location safety and kind people. Muy bien!

[@queensc9325]

Thank you so much for saying the truth about Mexico 🇲🇽

[@SketchbookTimeMachine]

Mariana, this is easily my favorite MRG video- excellent! Thank you for sharing your story, Armelle!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching

[@deniseweideman1974]

Gracias, Merci and thank you for a wonderful video! Much success for the future

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thank you! 😃

[@veronicagrijalva-palmisano7465]

Thank you and I have found the same to be true. I'm 75 with health issues and I can't qualify for permanent but I still hope to move there as a temporary resident and would have to return for major hospitalization but otherwise I've felt safe, happy and cared about throughout my stays! Muchisimas gracias, Veronica

[@starsparkle999]

Thank goodness for Medicare, right? And in my case due to things that happened in my finances and health, I also appreciate Social Security, SSI, Medicaid and Food Stamps. I used to have money and lost it, then health decline, I am grateful there is a system to fall back on for help here in the U.S. despite the changes that have taken place, especially since Covid.

[@mimi1o8]

@@starsparkle999 exactly, in other countries if you are financially challenged, there isn’t any back up, I live in a border town and every time I cross to Mexico I encounter so many disabled people begging, very sad.

[@Miguetallica]

You are a wonderful person. Thanks for your kindness. Enjoy your stay in Mexico.

[@adrianvelascovazquez1016]

You are amazing thanks for the talk !!

[@arlingtonguy54]

An excellent description of what I love about Mexico

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

I agree! Armelle is a great ambassador of Mexico

[@ericlewis9335]

Armelle, I stumbled across this video and loved it! I am actually a member of TWIG and it was very nice to hear your story. I love your advice on being diplomatic when working with the locals, I am from Chicago and I speak direct to the point as New Yorker. We've been traveling back and forth for 20+ years and will be retiring in GDL in the future, nearby the area where you're living now. We hope to meet you sometime in the future and it was just a pleasure listening to your story and your humor.

[@JoseLopez-oq7xr]

hermosa persona y muy inteligente. rapidamente busco adaptarse al lugar que eligio para vivir. Se nota que realizo un trabajo arduo de analisis de lugares donde vivir, de como moverse de un lugar a otro, de como no derrochar su dinero al comprar un auto, de como se mueve el transporte en guadalajara, de como moverse a otros estados de mexico, guau, me sorprende ver una persona tan centrada, tan preparada, y se nota feliz, contenta y relizada en este lugar. congratulations . who es she? what is her job? somebody may I tellme? sorry, by my espanglish!

[@Linda-jq8he]

What a great interview. In Mexico, she discovered the essence of humanity, and I appreciate her self-awareness about it.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Exactly

[@raulmedina5446]

Amelle, love the love that you have for my country, you voice and expressions couldn't be better, enjoy your stay in Mexico

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thank you! 😃

[@robster7012]

Brilliant video. Thanks for this 🙂

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

My pleasure!

[@leslieclaire]

Great video! Love her energy!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

She is a wonderful person

[@helenebarragan482]

Beautiful video on Guadalajara, Mexico. Thank you and God bless!

[@MM-nj2hi]

Great interviewee and she speaks soo truthful about California and life.

[@armandosantiago3771]

Excellent interview....Love what you have done with your site. My next trip will be to Guadalajara.

[@alainjairamador9313]

She said something very important "humanity" and "kindness", most people coming here to Mexico always love those two words among the mexican culture, however I ask you why are you losing that in your countries? why not to be the change you wanted to be. As a Mexican I worked for 3 years in the US as a telecom engineer starting before covid and since day one I missed so much Mexico and just because of its people, but is not because US citizens are bad don´t get me wrong, is like you forget to talk to each other, to say a simple "Hi! good morning" and I was impressed that when I needed some kind of help or orientation I was afraid of people being rude with me but it was all the contrary actually people was always willing to help me behind those cold faces and I was glad even some times to hear great stories from those people I met. Being "Kind" is something that doesn't cost anything and that actually give us a lot, so no matter which country we are we should stay kind and humble. I had a 3 year contract and after it finished they decided to renew my contract but I passed, it was a great experience but nothing like being homme again.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

It’s a cultural thing. And you can’t change an entire country on your own . That’s why people love Mexico because you don’t have to change this culture

[@augustinedandrea9139]

Love your video, thank you so much for sharing!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Our pleasure

[@thomasjaeger8399]

AWESOME INTV!! Brilliantly said on every level - it must be the French in Armelle! I’ve been traveling to Mexico since I was a young child, and I know I’ll end up here one day!! Viva Mexico!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Viva Mexico

[@johnmorelli3775]

Great video, loved it!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks for watching 👋🏼

[@carlaeljabsheh1361]

Love this video.👍🏽

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@veyanrealty1]

Es una Persona Maravillosa, encantadora y positiva. Comparto el gusto que ella decidió vivir en GDL.

[@catcauldron217]

Oh my goodness!!!! 🎶Guadalajara here I come🎶. Thank you so much for your wonderful information. See you there in a couple of years 🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Happy to help you Cat when the time comes mexicorelocationguide.com/blog

[@FranciscoMendoza-id2id]

awesome information thank you

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RobertBadgett]

Lovely lovely video by a very charming Armelle. Thank you.

[@bssam2143]

Awesome interview and very informative and I so enjoyed it!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

thank you for watching it

[@Amy-bb7lb]

I agree with the other commentators, this is one of the best and most honest interviews of life in Mexico. This lady is very respectful of Mexico, it’s people and this is a must, if you live in Mexico. I like this lady.

[@abalogh87]

What an informative, helpful, honest and great interview!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LBC13]

So true, You are always welcome in Mexico 🇲🇽 Friends are family.

[@tinabrady6956]

Great video, Mariana. So helpful. I enjoyed her perspective and honesty. Thank you

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Gracias Tina Glad you liked it

[@557Franklin]

Muchas gracias! I have been obsessed with CDMX for many years but, you have given me a different perspective. I really need to visit GDL. I have been hearing great things about the city and you have reinforced this. Loved this video!

[@jindandy7826]

Brilliant! Gracias!

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Lovely interview and wonderful insights and energy from her. A couple of things: 1) She mentioned that for her budget living in Providencia was not possible. It would've been helpful if she could've given a ballpark figure of real estate pricing; 2) She mentioned that private healthcare was good. Would've been helpful if she could've given a ballpark figure of what a private plan costs.

[@eltiomakoto]

Armelle, un gusto tener personas como usted en nuestro estado. Me gustaría trabajar alguna vez con usted. Todas las buenas personas del mundo son bienvenidas!

[@JoseLopez-oq7xr]

hermosa persona y muy inteligente. rapidamente busco adaptarse al lugar que eligio para vivir. Se nota que realizo un trabajo arduo de analisis de lugares donde vivir, de como moverse de un lugar a otro, de como no derrochar su dinero al comprar un auto, de como se mueve el transporte en guadalajara, de como moverse a otros estados de mexico, guau, me sorprende ver una persona tan centrada, tan preparada, y se nota feliz, contenta y relizada en este lugar. congratulations . who es she? what is her job? somebody may I tellme? sorry, by my espanglish!

[@nandomx1470]

I loved it! Great video. Thank you!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jorgerivera5583]

great Video, the true is when you live the reality!

[@2cartalkers]

Interesting and very informative, Amelie covered the nuances of living in Mexico which are very important. Other youtubers do not seem to address this. Thank you and 2 thumbs up. I'd give you more thumbs up but nature only gave me 2. lol.👍👍 Oh yes, I subscribed too!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thanks!

[@JoseLopez-oq7xr]

hermosa persona y muy inteligente. rapidamente busco adaptarse al lugar que eligio para vivir. Se nota que realizo un trabajo arduo de analisis de lugares donde vivir, de como moverse de un lugar a otro, de como no derrochar su dinero al comprar un auto, de como se mueve el transporte en guadalajara, de como moverse a otros estados de mexico, guau, me sorprende ver una persona tan centrada, tan preparada, y se nota feliz, contenta y relizada en este lugar. congratulations . who es she? what is her job? somebody may I tellme? sorry, by my espanglish!

[@robertahernandez1906]

This was an eye opener. We are planning to live there in March. I am not Social and speak the language, but not enough to speak it fluently. I am grateful for the info.

[@jeffreyfoster4260]

Amazing video ❤❤❤

[@arleenhennessey4047]

I absolutely love your video on Guadalajara! It's true the people are amazing and there is plenty to do. I also found myself feeling safer in Guadalajara than in the US. There really aren't many videos of newcomers moving to and staying in Guadalajara. I spent 4 months in Guadalajara and truly fell in love with the city. I hope to return soon. What is the area in Zapopan you said are living? I want to check it out. You did an excellent job with this video. Thank you so much for shedding light on this beautiful city. I had no idea about Twig. I do for next time 😀

[@cyoleary2351]

Armelle’s discussion was one of the, if not *the* best interview you’ve done. What an intelligent, accomplished and well-spoken woman. ❤ 😊 I’ll be right over for tea, immediately after canje. 😊 Thank you to all involved.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

She’s a wonderful woman Thanks for watching

[@klharndt]

Agree, best interview! Great subject! I've been losing my Mexico mojo and she rekindled it.

[@pamelalueschen1062]

Thanks for the very informative video.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Thank you for watching

[@cindyjugglegoddess7821]

Such a wonderful interview! I so appreciate hearing the perspectives and advice from this experienced ex-pat 🙏🏻💕

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@janethamilton7583]

❤love hearing this - beautiful❤

[@jonnsancz721]

Great person, great comments, I really appreciate your polite opinion about our beautiful Guadalajara (Jalisco) and all of their people, and of course, How really this city is in the real Live! Thx!

[@isabelbordon5814]

Hi Armelle, thanks for this wonderful interview. I am a Mexican/Canadian born in Hidalgo Mex. living in Canada for 50 years now. I'm happy you have been able to connect with our friendly culture. I applaud you wanting to learn Spanish, that will make your experience even better if only through music which together with the food speaks volumes about the wonders of Mexico. (I say this respect just because I had problems at the beginning to understand you were talking about; I think you are missing a couple of syllables: Gua-da-la-ja-ra vs Guadalara) lol

[@smithchuck]

This was a wonderful video. One of the best I've seen on reasons to move to Mexico.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juancmacedo5123]

Me da gusto escuchar esto de tu parte, todo lo que dices es mi ciudad natal, vivo en estados por 25 años y a través de tu canal me trnsporte allí, gracias

[@georgerochester4658]

Thank you with all my heart. I feel like you about Mexico .

[@HectorLopez-lq7lq]

Creo que muy onesto el mensaje sin ocultar nada pero disiendo lo importante del país 🫶🏼 muy bien Gracias por el video

[@ilianamorfin3769]

Armelle, I am Mexican THANKS for APRECIATING our Country and special Guadalajara....Since Kindergarden until University was living there...Now I am living in PUNTA MITA little Town clóse to the beach...

[@buenavidaestates-livingthe6333]

Love Riviera Nayarit! ;)

[@felipechavez4960]

Thank I love the way you explained you are so beautiful with all my respect 🙏🏽 very good information ❤😎

[@judygutierrez4309]

you are a wonderful person, like the way you put this together

[@primary5386]

I like this lady, she know what she’s saying. No other city like Guadalajara, best hidden gem out there.

[@MariE-go7ol]

I couldn’t agree more with you on everything you said! I’m leaving the Bay Area too as soon as I get a remote job. This is truly best video I’ve ever watched.

[@buenavidaestates-livingthe6333]

Great interview. We have lived in most of the same places! San Francisco, LA and I am now in Lake Chapala. I've had my home 5 years but moved down full time nearly 2 years ago. I go back & forth due to property and family stuff but also agree, general quality of life more fun, less stress. I love it & have family coming to visit Friday! ;)

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@johnlennon7228]

Bienvenida a Guadalajara y a Jalisco , yo nací y vivo aquí. Somos muy "luchones" l@s tapatio@s y el clima en Guadalajara sigue siendo muy agradable. Saludos.

[@mariadelpilarrodriguezzamo4955]

Madre mía ya se están mezclando con los sureños ya ví en el vídeo puro prieto sí ustedes eran de buena raza

[@darcy2832003]

Thank you so very much for that candid and very helpful commentary. It has really confirmed my thoughts and understanding of Mexico. We are planning a trip in Feb for 6 weeks to explore before we relocate from Australia which is also not the Australia I grew up in. Can’t wait to explore possible places to make our home. Was thinking of Queretero but now after hearing from you we may have to explore your city.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Wonderful!

[@yuliyapopchenkova468]

Amazing! I enjoyed this video so much! Merci! Merci beaucoup for sharing your story and your tips for new comers! Can't agree more, I used to live in California too..I'm so happy for you that your find your happy place there❤🙌 Love Mexico and Mexican people too! Your video makes me at least go visit Guadalajara!😉 Viva Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@merino942]

That was a great video and I enjoyed hearing about your experiences. Did you consider Querétaro in your decision to move to Mexico?

[@earthsteward8397]

Thank you for sharing your experience Iv'e done my share of travel in Mexico and I agree with your opinion of the place and the people...

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

😀

[@EveningTV]

I am from U.S. living in Merida Yucatan, and building a new home and business in the jungle near Motul, and we hire all local people. It is too hot/humid here for a lot of people, but we are close to the ocean and with a pool and AC we get through in the same way you would get through the harsh winter months elsewhere. Our biggest challenge has been learning the language which is essential.

[@angelicacampos8506]

Congratulations on your video 🎉❤🎉❤

[@msmacmac1000]

Great video. Great advice. I am going to Mexico City in May and staying with a friend. I ❤️ Mexico. Thinking of a move❤️ Thank you, Arielle!

[@vivianaescobar8720]

I love Guadalajara! Great video! Thank you!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tropicalartpagan]

Now I want to visit Guadalajara 😁😁😂I love this video, gracias!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

That’s awesome! Guadalajara is amazing

[@Roseannar]

Amazing video and information. I’ll be visiting Guadalajara soon for the first time and I’m very excited. I visited Mexico City a few months ago and fell in love with it. I agree with what you said about the US. I American and live in Los Angeles and it doesn’t always feel safe anymore.

[@carolinacomparan474]

Yeah my home town so proud you guys like it😍

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Guadalajara is amazing

[@TheMidnightrainbow]

Very good truths of my Mexico

[@Francisco_Manos]

Thank you for the video Armelle, makes me want to visit. My mom is from Guadalajara but I have not been to Guadalajara since I was a little kid. I remember one time while out on one of the beaches there that somehow a bat inadvertently landed by my mom's neck, and I could not sleep that night because I thought mama was going to turn into a vampire, that is how little I was :) There was more positive memories though like eating fresh fish, sipping coconut water and swimming on the beach with my older brothers.

[@bonnyvondolores2647]

wonderful to watch and listen to your kind advise, and your life in Mexico. I am in Oaxaca for the winter and travel every winter to Mexico… learning the language, the beautiful and kind culture, and the possibility of life here… I agree with you on so much … the humanity, the connection with Mexican people… life matters here. gracias!~

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

The people of Mexico are what makes Mexico amazing