Moving to Mexico City was a mistake

[@lnostdal]

Quick tip: be careful about salads and similar uncooked foods when you're in a new country. E.g. even switching between Sweden and Spain can be drastic in either direction here - even tho it is within the same continent. Anyway great vids; really interesting. I'm also a software dev -- sick and tired.

[@psrosemary]

I have a really nice Airbnb in Roma, CDMX. Eighth floor with views. Big windows. Nice kitchen. Very clean. Only 800/night. So, good Airbnbs DO exist in CDMX! I'd recommend mine, but it's always booked. Just look harder!

[@riccoc.6507]

So what are you doing in Mexico City? you didn't answer in the video

[@cleebe6905]

México is having a surge of American digital nomads/gentrification. It may seem like a paradise south of the border with nice weather and cheaper prices but México City is a dangerous place and the culture shock can easily demolish any mirage the traveler had built up in his mind.

[@stonechen4820]

You're an extremely engaging story teller!

[@FrugalBloom]

Thank you thats really kind!

[@alexanderelliott3284]

What were the pictures like on the airbnb app!?

[@lionmanv2379]

Wish you all the best stay strong. Been following you since I am also very unfulfilled working as a Dev :D. Also gonna quit soon

[@FrugalBloom]

Thank you and I'm wishing you well! Things aren't so bad on this side of the fence.

[@ManuelGuzman]

I worked with someone once who did contract work for 6 months and then traveled for 6 months. Have you considered contract work and then doing some traveling?

[@FrugalBloom]

That's interesting. Cool that they are able to do that despite gaps in their resume. Will keep it in mind.

[@peyotegardens]

You should go to San Miguel de Allende. It’s a much smaller place, more chill. Try to just talk to people in public places. Mexico City seems like a bit too much of a culture shock for some people. A town like San Miguel is set up to cater to visitors from all over Mexico and beyond

[@FrugalBloom]

I've heard a lot about it! I honestly would go there but I don't like being in very high elevation areas including mexico city.

[@D0g3tyr]

I'm really interested in your journey, much luck!

[@FrugalBloom]

Thank you I really appreciate it!

[@Orobrok]

Here for the journey, enjoy it!

[@FrugalBloom]

I appreciate it!

[@snorttroll4379]

get a camping van of some sort. park behind a gate while you live a place. ultimate flexibility

[@FrugalBloom]

That would be the dream.

[@snorttroll4379]

get one with standing height or make a lower one ito that. it is important. also have all the amenities. small, but all. @@FrugalBloom

[@jean-christophedupont5081]

I love your channel bro keep updating us

[@FrugalBloom]

Thank you that means a lot especially since I'm not entirely sure which direction to take the channel.

[@cleebe6905]

México is having a surge of American digital nomads/gentrification. It may seem like a paradise south of the border with nice weather and cheaper prices but México City is a dangerous place and the culture shock can easily demolish any mirage/unrealistic expectations the traveler had built up in his mind.

[@peyotegardens]

Definitely. I live off and on in San Luis Potosí and Monterrey. I can’t imagine people coming there without some Spanish skills. It really isn’t as much fun to be in Mexico and have no ability to speak. I’ve gradually learned Spanish over the years and am now married to a Mexican woman. It is much more fun to see Mexico from the inside, as a local. I’m sure many gringos will give it a try in Mexico City, but it isn’t really worth it. If you don’t speak Spanish, just go to Cancun. It’s a great place too

[@joaquinrendon6607]

Mexico City is big and safe, the problem is going to a global city without prior information

[@cleebe6905]

@@joaquinrendon6607 Mexico City is no longer the pressure cooker of crime that was 10 years ago, that is true. But a city is still considered dangerous if only the tourist areas are safe or walking at night is still considered risky in most of the city. And no, there is plenty of big cities that are not like México City in that regard. Of course if you compare it to other very dangerous Mexican cities like Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez or Ensenada, México City seems safe. México hosts at least 5 of the top10 worldwide cities considered most dangerous.

[@stanpister6832]

Nice!

[@koolkevinc]

Good luck on your journey!

[@FrugalBloom]

I appreciate it!

[@Latinart]

Third world country = what is your realistic expectation!!! I never do third world. FYI I’m a Mexican born American.

[@meyemh30]

... What the hell are you doing in Mexico?

[@cleebe6905]

Mexico is having a surge of American digital nomads/gentrification. It may seem like a paradise south of the border with nice weather and cheaper prices but México City is a dangerous place and the culture shock can easily demolish any mirage the traveler had built up in his mind.

[@BizzaroBrainBoi]

my friend grew up in mexico city, she left and moved to calgary to live. 😂😂😂she said its just to much crime in mexico city, and its not as "nice" as it is in north america

[@FrugalBloom]

I hate to break it to her but mexico is in north america lol.

[@brulsmurf]

princess 😂

[@Ellron23]

Why are you holding a lav mic

[@akshayy_xd]

Lol go back to your dev job man this is not worth it

[@foggycraw6758]

Hes freeee

[@akshayy_xd]

@@foggycraw6758 yeah free from money

[@foggycraw6758]

@@akshayy_xd he has savings

[@akshayy_xd]

@@foggycraw6758 yeah very evident from the vid 🙂

[@23calvken]

Living in your car? What?