You are such 😂a funny guy I was super sad and I find you ❤thank you for your videos love them ❤
@GringoInterrupted24 күн бұрын
Oh wow, thanks so much! 😊 I’m glad I could cheer you up!
@theaccidentalanthropologis27436 ай бұрын
It was great to meet you, Alfie! I liked your visuals and editing a lot, it captures the beautiful chaos of the centro. I’m curious where Oaxaca ranks compared to other cities in Mexico you’ve visited?!
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Hey Axi! I was hoping you’d tune in! Thanks man! Oaxaca definitely ranks up there! Maybe third, after Guanajuato and Puebla. Although, in terms of food, I’d rank Oaxaca number 1.
@SamanthaJaeLeeАй бұрын
Hi Alfie! I’m in Oaxaca and had dinner at Ancestral Cocina and had the mole negro con pollo. It was a delicious as you described! Thanks for the recommendation ❤
@GringoInterruptedАй бұрын
Awesome, glad you liked it!
@chrishughes92186 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your graveyard caper…….I love the architecture.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@Davogamez6 ай бұрын
Buen video amigo de aventura😊
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Amigo de aventura!!! Hola!!! Muchas gracias por ver el video! 😊 Saludos a tu pareja!
@Eric121236 ай бұрын
This is my first time commenting on your videos, but I've watched a lot of your content and even travelled to Morelia and Pátzcuaro after watching the videos you did on the area. I think you do great work, and I hope to see more in the future.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! It’s nice when people notice! I work hard on them and enjoy editing! Thanks!
@xhay14 ай бұрын
Watching your videos is like a feel-good movie-super entertaining and hilarious! Keep up the awesome work!
@GringoInterrupted4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I love this comment!
@loumcast6 ай бұрын
Hola Alfie, nice to see you back. Loved the video! Beautiful city, the church of Santo Domingo is amazing! Great info on restaurants, lodging, museums, prices, etc.. I don't think you are part of the problem of gentrification by making a video on Oaxaca, to the contrary, you are promoting the city, culture and history so people like me an others would visit that part of Mexico and benefit the local economy with tourism. Looking forward to your next videos.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thanks Lou; I appreciate it! Yeah, I was just having a moment after that cocktail 😂
@CAROMASIESDAW26 ай бұрын
He is kind of doing it. I am from Oaxaca and let me explain why. 1.- Promotes airBnb. airBnb is the classical tool to gentrification in the city. The few laws allow them to change price up to 200% of the original rental price. Xochimilco and Jalatlaco used to be residencial areas in the city, now no one lives there. The prices of buying homes near the city center imposible to pay for Mexicans (even "rich" ones) because of interest of foreign immigrants. The houses are not owned by Oaxaca people, buy just a select number of super rich. And they not pay taxes because it is not regulated (hotels are). 2.- Promotes high end restaurants. Oaxaca food is know because it is popular, easy to find and local. Many high end restaurants have pop up in the city, diverging the income from small kitchens or family own to these "investments" for people outside of the city. Many high end restaurants are own by people who are not from oaxaca and even mexico. That income could help many families and create a more diverse food options. Now many are going out of business. By closing the small kitchen, they also close the cheap options for locals, eliminating the options to eat for locals and creating a exclusive "foreing prices" zone of restaurants. Locals don´t earn as much in the city center because it is so expensive to eat in the lunch time. 3.- Promotes gentrified zones. As i mentioned, xochimilco and jalatlaco have suffered from gentrification. they don´t have hotels there, so the only opción are rentals. 4.- I could go on... but it will get to long. hehe. It is very easy to stop gentrification by the choices we make. 1.-Respect the culture and people 2.-Understand the struggle (more than 50% of people from oaxaca are poor!, mexican poor!) 3. Choose wisely and pay were it counts. (if you only see tourist, you might be in the wrong place) 4. If you are going to home office work, remote work, apply for the work visa and pay taxes. It is very easy to do and the taxes are really low. It angers all mexicains how you "profit" from paying low prices and "saving" by living in Oaxaca illigaly.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
All good advice to consider! Thanks for your input!
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
However, the majority are not illegal. The government allows a 6 month tourist visa. Many just cross the border into US or Guatemala at 6 months, then come immediately back into Mexico and get another 6 month visa. All legal. It seems to be too easy to stay in Mexico long term, and this is something the government could fix. Although, I imagine they wont, as they see a financial benefit.
@CAROMASIESDAW26 ай бұрын
@@GringoInterrupted It is quite easy, and you have no idea how many foreigners brag about how "clever" they are 🙄(really... way to many). The key parts it the "tourists" element, are you working here? or are you visiting? . If you are working you need a work visa. If you are visiting here you only need tourist visa. The government "trusts" you are saying the truth, but we know many lie. Don´t be like that, be better, be honest. It is quite easy to do and unexpensive. And it shows Mexicans you really care about our country.
@betsygorn24956 ай бұрын
I've been watching your videos for some time and have to say they are always of such good quality! Congratulations.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for noticing! I spend a mot of time making these videos and enjoy putting them together, so this is nice to hear! ❤️
@TrudyRankАй бұрын
Best Mexican videos I have seen !
@GringoInterruptedАй бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@ronnielynnholley6 ай бұрын
Fantastic! Oaxaca is awesome...
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thanks Ronnie!
@iluv2_travel2 ай бұрын
i love oaxaca so much! i had to visit it twice last year! you should go for dia de muertos!! one of my fave places on earth! yes that energy it gives!
@GringoInterrupted2 ай бұрын
Yes, I’d love that! Thanks!
@rociomondragon86732 ай бұрын
No manches!!! Me encanto ver tu carita disfrutando el mole. Oaxaca es hermosa y su comida igual.
@GringoInterrupted2 ай бұрын
Jaja, gracias! Me encanta el mole negro oaxaqueño!
@perlaaguilar419624 күн бұрын
New 👍
@catalow545 ай бұрын
Alfie, we missed you!! So happy you are back on the road making videos! This one was beautiful. Your content, music, videography, editing, and to top it off, your great quirky humor! Thanks for sharing your art and soul!
@GringoInterrupted5 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 😊
@LizaOlsson-z2g2 ай бұрын
Thank you for a beautiful video. I love the art on the walls. Te vez feliz comiendo el mole. Haz más vídeos de Oaxaca y de México. Me dan ganas de ir allí.
@GringoInterrupted2 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias! 😊 Si, me gustaría regresar a Oaxaca!
@SaRo-r8j2 ай бұрын
Great video. When do you recommend visiting with good cool weather ?
@GringoInterrupted2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I would anytime in the fall/winter
@jackmartin43673 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the video. I’ve been to Oaxaca 4 times, most recently last October-November. My first time was around 1992. Although there are a lot of gringos there, the city is big enough that they don’t overwhelm the place, which is different from how I felt about SAN Miguel which I visited in the nineties.
@GringoInterrupted3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! And I agree, San Miguel is way too saturated with gingos.
@hugolopez57564 ай бұрын
Chido video
@GringoInterrupted4 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias!
@smischka5 ай бұрын
Another fun, interesting and informative video! You have inspired me to travel alone in Mexico. 🇲🇽
@GringoInterrupted5 ай бұрын
That’s great; I love to hear that! Thanks so much!
@MS-lp8oh5 ай бұрын
Another great video. I love the way you always show the beauty of the churches.
@GringoInterrupted5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I love me a good church!
@SamanthaJaeLeeАй бұрын
Hi Allie! I came across your videos and have been enjoying your content. I’m going to Oaxaca for the first time in three weeks. Where did you have the best mole in your opinion? Thanks 🙂
@GringoInterruptedАй бұрын
Hi Samantha! Thanks so much! The best mole I had was the mole negro featured in the video at Ancestral Cocina Tradicional. C. José López Alavez 1347, Barrio de Xochimilco, 68040 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
@SamanthaJaeLeeАй бұрын
Hi Alfie! I watched that section of the video and I’m looking forward to trying it also. Thanks so much for responding. Hope you have a nice day and keep up with the fun and informative videos. I enjoy your history lessons as well as video footage. ❤
@Poet19524 ай бұрын
Informative and also witty.
@GringoInterrupted4 ай бұрын
Thank you!😊
@toddsikkila16236 ай бұрын
It’s about time! 😂 Been waiting for your next video. As usual, great!!
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Haha, I had sooo much footage to comb through. Then, my editing program kept crashing on export! I almost threw my computer out the window! Thanks for watching!❤️
@CoLdpLay2106 ай бұрын
Great video, as always! My wife and I need to visit Oaxaca, so beautiful.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Oh yeah, it’s a must! So much to do in and outside the city! More coming soon!
@PorfirioBueno4 ай бұрын
Thought I’d follow you to Oaxaca. Absolutely gorgeous. Yikes, no more gringos? Love the murals and mole! Que bueno.
@GringoInterrupted4 ай бұрын
Haha, thanks! Oaxaca is amazing; I thoroughly enjoyed my time there! Especially the food! Thanks for watching!
@cindicovill85476 ай бұрын
Another great video! Love your content.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@jameshaddan85386 ай бұрын
Oaxaca looks amazing - very happy to see back in Mexico and posting content. And, I was looking at that stripper poster respectfully 😂
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Hahahaha! Thank you! 😊
@CoLdpLay2106 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin! I appreciate it! ❤️
@FreddyTrasBambalinas6 ай бұрын
Great Video !! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@agatha81746 ай бұрын
I love your videos,you are so funny!!!
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@GemaEnriquez3 ай бұрын
Zocalo the Z in Spanish is pronounced like an S . Love your videos ! 😁👍
@GringoInterrupted3 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@jayreszy43983 күн бұрын
You mean the Mexican Spanish, not the Spanish Spanish. 🙂
@GemaEnriquez3 күн бұрын
@@jayreszy4398 Yes, the Mexican Spanish .
@mikebarlow92365 ай бұрын
I made it to Oaxaca!
@GringoInterrupted5 ай бұрын
Woo hoo!! Have a great time! Eat lots of mole!
@mikebarlow92365 ай бұрын
Loved Oaxaca, Monte Alban and the mole! Now where to go next?!
@GringoInterrupted5 ай бұрын
@mikebarlow9236 Do the Mitla/Hierve el Agua Tour!
@mikebarlow92365 ай бұрын
I didn’t do that, maybe another trip. I should have stayed longer than 4 nights!
@GringoInterrupted5 ай бұрын
@mikebarlow9236 oh, yeah; you need a good week in Oaxaca! But glad you liked it!
@Drvozfn6 ай бұрын
I am wonder why did you leave your old school that you were teaching I am a old student
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Hi! I loved teaching, but I found myself needing a change after 15 years. Hope you are well!
@zoraberman4166 ай бұрын
Gringo Interrupted 2024 Baroque Counter: 2
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Hahahaha!
@albertotworek404 ай бұрын
OMG you are a goofball.🤣🤣
@GringoInterrupted4 ай бұрын
Thanks? 😊
@carlosmacmartin42055 ай бұрын
$56 per night AirBnB? Sounds like you got Gringo Priced. 😆
@GringoInterrupted5 ай бұрын
Nah, it was right next to the Zocalo. Fair price
@visulinoАй бұрын
Geniuses. Grasshoppers the way they are raised in Oaxaca contain a lot of LEAD. That's why locals are not taller. The same goes for Oaxaca pottery. Google Oaxaca Lead Poisoning. Oaxaca grasshoppers are prohibited in NYC because children started to show lead poisoning from them and from Oaxaca pottery.
@GringoInterruptedАй бұрын
Thanks for the info. Not sure I appreciate the “geniuses” remark though
@jayreszy43983 күн бұрын
Pretty sure that the actual pottery they make is lead-free as it used to be the paint or varnish that was the problem. Most decent pottery makers in the region no longer use that varnish. Try to be less judgemental, bro. That 'geniuses' comment was rude AF. .
@CAROMASIESDAW26 ай бұрын
1.Stop using airBnb, so many people were forced to relocate for gentrification, just use a normal hotel, same price. You are being part of the problem by making the wrong choices. Hotels have to pay taxes, follow norms and standards. By using airbnb you choose gentrification. 2. It is not allowed to smoke in public. And it is worse in parks near children. 3. Never, never film children!!!! even it is in the street.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Hmm, interesting. I usually look at both AirBnb and hotels to find the best deal, but often choose hotels. AirbBnB is usually cheaper. But, I’ll think about this next time. I never smoke near people; I always find a secluded spot. Not allowed? Many people were smoking in public. I see no harm in showing a few shots of children playing in the street. If I don’t have the parent’s permission, spoke to them or there were any kind of identifiable information, I would blur their face, like I’ve done in other videos. But, I will definitely reconsider AirbBnB, thanks.
@CAROMASIESDAW26 ай бұрын
@@GringoInterrupted Thx for reading. Means a lot. It is not allowed, drinking and smoking. There is a law. And it is true, many locals drink and smoke in public 😑. But try to be better, just because they let it pass, does not mean it is allowed. If you can not help it, read the surroundings: you see locals doing it, then you can do it, you see locals making faces at you, better stop. Also there is a law about filming children in public spaces. They can be identified. And can be dangerous for you too... there are cases where they think you are kidnaper and filming potencial victims. Most cases you get hit in the face and the phone broken, in other communities you get killed. Oaxaca is very very welcoming to tourist who show interest in the city and traditions. Who get to know our food, our legends and learn from it. Not only is a sign of respect but of belonging. If you try to speak to them in spanish, it means a lot. It you learn zome zapotec or mixtec frases means alot. Talk to locals, they will guide you, for free. Finally, don´t think it Oaxaca is Cancun or Disney World. Look around and enjoy the steady pace, find a place to call yours and try to make it better for all of us. It could be as easy as picking up garbage, tiding up the table after eating, saying hola and adios, thanking for a good service... That´s my two cents, come back any time and try to make the world better. 😀
@Eric121236 ай бұрын
@davidrodriguezmendeza7037 This is absolutely true about Airbnb, and I agree that people should stop using it, however, without the government limiting the use of Airbnb, it will forever be a problem. Where I live, the government has limited Airbnb's to the primary residence of the owner so that people cannot buy up property and push out locals for Airbnb use. I hope that the people of Mexico can pressure the government to make changes to limit these things.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Oh, didn’t think about being mistaken for a kidnapper! Yikes, thanks for the warning! And thanks for alp the input!
@mundopixel236 ай бұрын
im mexican and the protester are doing bad its not the grinco fault that the owners make everything expensive we should protest again the business owners not gringos
@Eric121236 ай бұрын
Soy un gringo de Canadá y entiendo los sentimientos que tienen los mexicanos. En mi ciudad de Vancouver también hay mucha gentrificación por parte de los extranjeros, lo que hace que la ciudad sea casi demasiado cara para vivir para una persona promedio. Sin embargo, es inútil protestar contra los extranjeros, porque, en mi opinión, es tarea del gobierno hacer cambios para limitar el problema.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
I agree, and also the government makes it very easy for gringos to stay in Mexico long term.
@GringoInterrupted6 ай бұрын
Si, el problema existe en los EEUU también. New York se ha convertido en una ciudad solo para los ricos.
@mikefanelli15 ай бұрын
@@Eric12123No such thing as Canadian gringo. Gringo are people from the USA. "Green Go" came from the Panama Canal when Panamanians were telling Green Uniform wearing army personnel to leave, because, well, we know what USA people do. 😂
@Eric121235 ай бұрын
@@mikefanelli1 I think the Mexicans would disagree with you on that one from my experience, but I can't argue with the origin.