PUERTO RICO Living-11 Things I Miss & 14 Things I Don't

[@robertviney8253]

Me quede en Río Grande y trabaje en Fajardo después de María. No puedo esperar para volver a esta maravillosa isla. Larga vida a Puerto Rico.

[@emirivera9916]

Hi! Guess what? I'm puertorican and I have to agree with almost all of your comments. Hope you will visit every once in a while. After all you came to know us pretty well!

[@louisvelez4905]

I was born in P.R. and enjoy my visits to the island. I appreciate your views and hearing about the challenges you maneuvered. I like your honesty and think we could be friends. So, I hope to maybe run into you one day on one of those lovely beaches. Until that then, "Dios te quide" (God be with you).

[@felixperez7068]

This is a good, fair video. I am a proud Puerto Rican, and our people on the island and in the states are warm and caring. And yes, there is a lot that needs fixing. But, I keep seeing improvements every time I visit. We are resilient!

[@hectorcruz3337]

we either are the worst drivers or the best drivers in the world!

[@gaberosa16]

"Little native frog called Coquí that goes HOO HOO..." Sorry, had to laugh at that!! Coquís literally go "KO-KÍ"! xD

[@gaberosa16]

Diane Cohn Much love and respect!💙

[@8675-__]

Yup! Im listening to one right now chirping away in my rain barrel...they're very annoying! And they are an invasive species here in Hawaii

[@minyrar7107]

Ann Oxley that’s the best sound to have a good night sleep. I miss the sound of my coqui, sometimes I look for the sound in you tube to be at night.

[@ehopdavila]

@@8675-__ sorry the sound of the coquí is annoying to you, for all Boricuas they are a symphony well orchestrated. I don't know where you live but maybe you should move to a condo in the middle of the San Juan

[@minyrar7107]

Elaine Hopgood ella vive en Hawaii.

[@mastifflover504]

There’s always good and bad about every place. I definitely appreciate hearing both sides.

[@tanyalapushner4251]

I live in Philadelphia. One of the things I love visiting PR is how clean it is. Everyone always sweeping their sidewalks.

[@CarlosOrtiz-jz8vc]

Agree with you on both sides. I born and grow up in Puerto Rico and hate waiting a long time on doctor office I hate the burocracy on each government agency. I move to Florida few couple a months ago and one of the main difficult to me is that on English don't have a specific word or phrase to say "buen provecho" and I feel uncomfortable when I walk around the peoples that are eating cuz I can't say "buen provecho" when I walk around they. Thanks you so much for your video and sharing with us your story. By the way apologize if I wrote something wrong but I try to be more fluently in English.

[@mrprfct7069]

I am PuertoRican and I approve this message. She left out a lot of good and bad as well. The list can go on and on just like here in the states. My take on this is. You only live once. So move around and try everywhere if you can. I want to retire on the island but not sure if I could. Going on vacation is not the same as living there but I certainly want to try it after kids finish school here in TX. I’ll address the elephant in the room. Because the median income on the island is less than desirable, you need to be aware of crime, Then again there are some cities in the US that are worse. Since gun laws are horrible in PR ( very difficult to obtain a license) crime is high just like in the states. Anyways, PR is great. My family loves it and I’ll keep going until I am gone.

[@carlosroman8252]

The things you like about Puerto Rico I like too. I appreciate you took the time for stating your mind about us in a positive way too. Thank you!

[@idalisleon6448]

People should have been number one. The people of PR are like no other .

[@lulolancy]

Listen woman--Idalis, There are good and assHOLE people everywhere on the planet.

[@idalisleon6448]

I am a woman that's true...when you put listen before it , you make me a subordinate, I am not that....obviously the phrase was in support of my heritage my people , and there are certainly assholes EVERYWHERE especially those who try to start some sh*t. on KZbin> with a dumb ass comment, you have a good night.

[@yolandamontalvo3557]

@@lulolancy very true she doesn't know what she said

[@idalisleon6448]

​@@yolandamontalvo3557JOOOOLLLLAAANNNDDAAAA stop making trouble JOOOOLLLLAAAANNNNDDAAAA LMAO

[@idalisleon6448]

@@yolandamontalvo3557 Maybe you don't understand what I said I SAID THE NUMBER ONE REASON PR IS AMAZING ARE THE PEOPLE...that is what I said she should have said as her reason for really missing PR>...the people....whats wrong with what I said.????

[@Borriqua1]

Dear Diane: I'm a New YorRican (Person born on the mainland of Puerto Rican Decent). I just wanted to tell you that I LOVED this video and that having visited the Island numerous times, I found where you describe driving conditions there, HILARIOUS! I almost spit out my coffee laughing, because your descriptions are not only colorful but TRUE! Thanks for making my morning!

[@SorayasFierceCookingShow]

Thank you for being clear about the pros and cons. Helpful.

[@deshellmon]

I lived for two years above San German in the rain forest, absolutely loved it. Cool nights, rain every afternoon, days were never hot. The only thing I hated about Puerto Rico is getting Dengue Fever a couple times. There is a special place in my heart for Puerto Rico.

[@djrolo813]

I've visited PR over 25 times in the last 7 years and I love it. My favs are the food, sights, activities and the people. I love driving the entire island and see mountains, rainforests and beaches. Traffic is bad sometimes, but that's everywhere. I also like to see the colorful signs that announce when you enter a new town/city. I haven't lived there so I can't speak on dealing with the public offices or government. You won't get too many negative comments from me, I chalk it up as that's how they do it over there. I love the vibe of PR. I'll be back soon for that shrimp mofongo (with extra garlic) and the crab alcupurrias........

[@07bently]

I lived in PR for over 15yrs and besides that i travel w work so i've lived throughout the US as well. When i move somewhere as i did in PR i choose to live among the locals rather than in gated communities for ex. but thats just me.. I lived in Ponce, and Mayaguez. They refer to PR as the island of enchantment and maybe i'm a little more spiritual than i know myself to be but not only do i believe it to be so, but i also have felt it to be that island of enchantment. The highways well for ex if you miss an exit the next turn around is a while away. Anyway i look forward to the day that i can move back there again, i would do so in a blink of an eye.. Yeah PR is busy and if you look for traffic it will be easy to find, but i miss living there among those great people. I will be back.

[@haydeetorres3602]

@Ray Pfister how's it going there?

[@lfue9362]

I have a small beachfront condo in Isla Verde right on the beach, the view is just outstanding. It feels as if I were on a cruise-ship. Thank you for loving my Enchanted Island ~

[@henryfranqui7236]

...nice video...i just move to puerto rico...a..year ago...and i most say i love it....i live in a beautyful town call...san sebastian...and yes when i move here many of the streets had pot whole...but not any more all the streets were fix...the streets they look brand new....and when i change my licen...i dint have any problem in one hour i was out...love the food...the people...the island is beautyful...the island is very clean...i have not seen trach on the streets...at all....now about dead dogs on the streets yes ive seen a few...but i will never go back to the states....love the island..

[@PuertoRicoSeGoza]

Did they ask for your driving record from the states

[@henryfranqui7236]

@@PuertoRicoSeGoza ....no they dint...they just took my lic...from the states..and..in about..20 minutes gave me the puerto rican...for..7...yrs...but i did had to fill out...papers to put my new address...and..some personal information..

[@PuertoRicoSeGoza]

@@henryfranqui7236 I will try again, when I went they asked for my driving record, thankyou

[@alyshavelez8916]

IM SO GLAD YOU MOVED TO SAN SEBASTIAN. It’s my home town I live near la cuesta de la luna (I used to skate down the slope and I broke my hip...) most people that come from the states move to San Juan or some others place where they have a lot of English speakers. Commend you for choosing a town with many locals😊

[@samuelrivera5611]

San Sebastian is a gem of a town and I love their central plaza. Truly gorgeous.

[@GeanMaPR]

LETS MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THOSE TAX BENEFITS SHE TALKS ABOUT ITS FOR THOSE WHO WORE BORN IN THE USA NOT ISLAND

[@holaramirez]

Puerto Rico is wonderful, but its not for everyone. I love my Island!

[@luisviera6347]

Left my homeland 6 years ago, you have me in tears, I miss my country.

[@ameenaphillips9425]

As someone from the mainland South there are way less mosquitoes, flies, and pests here in PR. Also the driving is fine....it’s not perfect but as a world traveler it’s no big deal compared to Africa and Europe and some parts of the mainland US (Boston anyone?!). I think expecting things to be like your personal experience in the US and then being put off when it’s not is a little unfair (esp when you haven’t even seen the best and worst parts of where you currently live) but it takes a special kind of person to step out of their comfort zone and relearn what to love so at least you tried.

[@ericpizarro3084]

@@dorkladytravels Hello Diane, Just FYI, after Maria, the mosquitos invasion has decrease dramatically. They are still there but not like before Maria.

[@ruthortiz8744]

Hi from PR !!! 🇵🇷❤️

[@aaronnicholson8154]

Thanks for your honesty!!

[@niilochonwu545]

We are moving there in May! Can’t wait! We would have been there last fall if we didn’t have houses to sell. I miss the place so much & cant wait to relocate there! Parcha!! I miss the yummy parcha & all the fresh exotic fruits! I miss the slower pace of things & peaceful atmosphere that is not stressed & rushed like here in the mainland. So excited about our relocate!

[@brauliorivera1202]

Yes I know that also. When I go on vacation from work and stay with family ,never rented a car or hotel. I see a lot of what you mentioned.

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

I have watched two of your posts this evening and have subscribed! I LOVE Puerto Rico! It is my happy place! My pluses and minuses are just about identical to yours. But, at the same time, things here in New Jersey aren’t that much different except for power outages. They are rare here and fixed immediately. I spent January there after a horrendous year for me personally, and it was my sure cure. Please keep up these great stories. They are honest and fair.

[@samuelrivera5611]

There is something about Puerto Rico that lifts the spirit.

[@raulalbors6050]

Buen provecho is not a greeting. It means the same as bon apetite.

[@ጂዩዝ]

Buen provecho its like a type of "enjoy your food".

[@LIVITLUVIT]

@@ጂዩዝ lol no its not even about food at all its just said when people eat often ..its basically "enjoy what you are doing" it has ZERO to do with food its just used with food often

[@LIVITLUVIT]

Lol it has nothing to do with food ..wow ...it basically is just saying "enjoy what your doing or keep enjoying this act or thing you are doing" it has ZERO to do with food its just used when people are eating often ...you couldn't say it to anyone doing anything fun and the puerto ricans might look at you strange but will say gracias and probably say equal 2 u

[@marstotalchaos4735]

@@LIVITLUVIT If you only say it to someone who's eating, then it has everything to do with food! It's might be a sort of greeting but it still has to do with food.

[@LIVITLUVIT]

No its enjoy what you are doing..... ,not food

[@celiari9702]

As a college graduate I found it very difficult to find a decent paying job in PR. That’s the only reason I left. Other than that I love the people, food, and nature. Entertainment and vacation costs are very low when you live there, since there’s really no reason to leave the island 🌴 There’s so much to do there and most of it is free. 🏖 🌊

[@yolandamontalvo3557]

PUERTO RICO IS THE BEST!

[@marlynsurita8255]

Yes it is..

[@kircordero13]

I miss the people, most of all ❤ also the food! I don't miss the humidity, or the mosquitos!

[@pete4778]

About one month ago Puerto Rico experience a 6.8 earthquake the house shook violently. There was hairline crack all over the cement. I went through hurricane Maria with no lights and water for months. Still cheap to live here lol. Installed solar and a water system to get over the next disaster

[@pablomonge9746]

Thanks for say so many beautiful things about my loving Island; I miss my Puerto Rico so much. God bless you. I am glad you love our people and our culture.

[@babyloans]

Gracias por tu honestidad y tus bonitas palabras.

[@carissaa8411]

I live in NY and I visited Puerto Rico back in 2015 and I loved it! And yes people clapped when the plane landed in San Juan. Made me so happy. I have a question, do you need to pay to park when you go to the beach? On Long Island where I live, they charge for parking at beaches and parks. In San Juan I stayed at a resort so we just walked onto the beach, I never drove.

[@dorkladytravels]

Most parking for beaches was totally free, often off-pavement along dirt roads.

[@tresgatos7894]

I agree with everything you said. I’ve left Puerto Rico to join the Army at 22 years of age and now, after rising a family in Massachusetts, I’ve decided to go back to the island and work to live instead of living to work as I did in the main land. Love it here!!

[@tresgatos7894]

Thank you for your honest review Diane.

[@TheGzus66]

Marry me!... I am puerto rican and you hit it dead on! I'm with you100% I miss my land but it has gotten soooo difficult I am sad to say. The dam currupt government is the worst that has happend to my poor Island. and people still believe in them!

[@reinaldojoselugo2682]

Diane there worse driving in New York City than in Puerto Rico

[@yolandamontalvo3557]

True

[@idalisleon6448]

No I lived in NY and driving ...is pretty aggressive but not as aggressive and chaotic as PR> very small , annoyance the majestic beauty of everything the food the people and the gorgeous beaches and rain forest and mountains...make up for it but driving.is crazy time.

[@mannyfigueroa8687]

I am from New York, but learned to drive while living in Puerto Rico. The driving is definitely more chaotic in Puerto Rico. No one signals when changing lanes, people drive on the shoulder, and you have slow people on the fast lane and people speeding on the slow lane. Driving in NY is chaotic for different reasons. There’s always way too much traffic. But drivers abide by the rules more.

[@cactaceous]

Reinaldo, that is not accurate, at all. I am from Santurce. Left the island when I went to college in NYC. Lived in Manhattan for 16 years and 2 in Bayside, Queens when my daughter was born. Still worked in Manhattan so drove from Bayside to Manhattan 5 days a week. Traffic was bad, bad but the drivers are respectful and if you know how to drive the madness of driving through San Juan, Santurce, Hato Rey, Condado, Carolina etc... driving through Manhattan and Brooklyn and Queens is a cake walk. En serio. The driving in PR is insane.

[@awakeandready5727]

Worst that NY is miami with all these Cubans and Latinos without knowing what the signs means in english and like they still living in a 3rd world country. ..smh so unreal

[@FranciscoRodriguez-vi5pk]

Thanks for living with us. God bless you, an your family and business.

[@otisotis5869]

An honest point of view about the risks and the "don'ts" in Puerto Rico; the "no's" noted by you are so true and most appreciative; the good things are also on point! Really appreciate your honest sincere and amplified review - so great!

[@Ivettemarayda]

I miss everything about Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 i am proud to be Boricua!

[@mervyndelatorre]

I enjoyed your story about living in Puerto Rico. I get a great sense of pride to hear someone from the mainland talking so positively about this beautiful island and it’s people. Ironically, subscribed a few months ago for the real estate content, and little did I know that you had lived down in PR. I am originally from PR and live in states, but I am contemplating purchasing a condo in the metro area.

[@idalisleon6448]

The Coqui is named coqui because that is the sound they make! its coqui ….coqui..coqui

[@idalisleon6448]

@@dorkladytravels lol.

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

long O and accent on the key (qui).

[@purplegardencat]

Oh wow! I LOVE this video. I have been to PR 6 times, my son lives there. I've spent time in Rincon and Isabela. I want to retire there within the year and just trying to look at all the angles. From my POV you are totally right on! I love that you list your Cons. The driving is totally absurd and the people are equally wonderful!

[@RaulRodriguez-bq4nj]

Be careful there fire ants

[@wcnest]

Good to hear the honest truth about your experience. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@hectornegron9155]

Thanks Diane for all your comments. The good the bad and the ugly. Yes, a lot of things shouldn't be happening but there's good and bad everywhere. We try to make up for the bad by welcoming visitors as family so you will always be welcome to stay as long as you wish. Muchas gracias amiga.

[@John-z6d1s]

Very well said! Thank you.

[@SuperKatheline]

I really appreciate your video. I'm puertorican and have been thinking about moving back to the Island. I left about 20 years ago because of the military. I go back to see family often. I see changes. But i wholeheartedly agree with your assessment, especially the things I DON'T MISS. it's like, come on man, we move forward and the government agencies, in general and services to the people move back. Yikes... can't stand it. I admit I have gotten pretty spoiled living on mainland, but I do miss my beautiful Island.

[@rafaelrolon969]

Excellent video, very accurate about what’s nice about living in the island, and also, very accurate about what’s not so nice about living in the island. Well done, Diane!

[@kings17court]

The LIKES that jumped out at me were DRIVING and the MOUNTAINS. Driving is entertaining and an adventure. I used to visit PR in the 80s and 90s, and it was truly the wild wild west on the roads because speeding tickets were like $10. I used to love speeding and mixing it up with all the other crazy drivers. I used to fit right in. I lived and live in a small town in Florida where driving is boring. I forgot when it happened (maybe around 2000) that speeding tickets became expensive, and things got less crazy on the roads. The traffic and congestion always makes it a little crazy, and you have to be a good driver to drive in PR. You cannot be hesitant, fearful, or timid. Again, I live in Florida, where everything is flat. I love Love LOVE the mountains in PR. Whether you are looking at them from a distance where they make great natural landscapes, or whether you are on them appreciating the beautiful views they offer, I just love them. I love driving the winding mountain roads, too. And best of all the cooler temps just makes them so much more comfortable. I'd love to live in PR, but you better believe that I would live in some mountain town. I would NOT live down in elevation where it's as hot and stifling and humid as here in Florida.

[@jessmundo]

Great info. I’m trying to go next month to volunteer in Vieques and your description is very similar to when I lived in Hawaii. I love that island lifestyle! Can’t wait to experience it myself in PR.

[@AngelRivera-wp9bg]

Somethings have been getting better. Except for banks. Great highways on southeastern part and going north and south. Fantastic and well cared gigantic community in Palma de Mar. South Eastern part tends to be the farms so the land tends to be less of a jungle but well tended land. Also drier less humid. Plenty of gated communities through out the Island. The island is so small with a plan trip you avoid most of the heavy traffic. In any urban area it is loud. Go to New York. So depends it depends on where you live. For example Rincon area sleepy and very quiet except for the surfing seasons when tourist come in. Services inconsistently consistent through tout the island for sure lol . You need back up power and water. Any contracted job tends to be generally bad in scheduling but many places in the states are bad as well and rip you off in prices. Contractors when they do show are just as skilled as in the mainland and cheaper. If inpatient do not come. Example restaurants while the food is good the service is slow. The other side you are never rushed out in general. New infrastructure being built. The districto area in San Juan opened with modern technology, great restaurants, plenty of parking and great performing venue. Government services horrible based on Spanish European bureaucracy not United States standard. Getting a drivers license..want it fast get an expediter for a fee. Form of accepted corruption like in many places in southern and Eastern Europe. Moved here but in my case the positive outweighs the negatives. I lived in New York, FLorida, Georgia, Texas, Montana, and California. So huge experience in comparing. In every state I lived there were issues like crime, services snd other things. Interesting the best services were California but expenses not good. New York not good services snd expensive. .. I am not going back in my case. I am on footholds of Rio Grande near Wyndham beach and resort with social membership but live in a gated community with a newly built 4000 square foot home with, hurricane grade windows, pool and all the modern technology including, e;extricate station in my garage for my electric car, security systems, solar, back up generator, cistern with both Mountain View and ocean view and except for the natural fauna, birds and coqui frog silence and ocean waves at night. Cost in California easily bottom 2-3 million dollars if not certainly more. Paid 650000 for this. Many places in the coastal area in the mainland are unaffordable. Travel to the states and Europe frequently..airport 30 minutes away. Flights to Europe cheap especially to Spain. Portugal, and Italy. Nope I will not be coming back. Like anything else depends on what part of the island you live and what lifestyle you want. Culture definitely different. If you want an so called American enclave you can find it but I think it is sad. If you uncomfortable around a different culture and looking for home here...big advise do not come and frankly you not welcome. What you read in the mainland from time to time is so negative. Yea there are some problems here but no worse than the United States. Crime is mainly in San Juan and in certain sections but so it is the same in the states. The crime tends to be over control of drugs. You don’t get involve in drugs no problem period. Random crime does occur but definitely like some parts of the USA where it is endemic.People are actually friendly, polite snd if you a women jogging by yourself you will not get harassed like many places in the state. So it is safe but like anything else use good judgement depending on where you live. Hope this helps.

[@eh7877]

Why did u decide to go bak to mainland ??

[@evahernandez8156]

Where are you back in mainland?

[@nancylaboy339]

Your video on PR is so accurate and I’m Puerto Rican!

[@robreyescosme6902]

The things you don't miss..? a couple of those drove me away from my island... and they have been like that since I can remember. Glad you love the island.

[@ms.glorimar]

Birdsong and coquis! Mountains!!!

[@melfeliciano8449]

I agree pretty much with everything you said but why not 14 and 14? You make it sound like there are more negative things about Puerto Rico than positive ones.

[@1973OG]

My in laws were from Yauco. We lived on the island for 6 mos. back in 2012. Had a cool little 2br. apartment in Guayanilla for $400/mo. Utilities included!! I miss it so much!! I’m a Chicano from Cali, and my wife is Boricua. We need to get back for a visit, soon!!

[@anthonyvidal4432]

Wife and I are planning on a short 3 or4 day investigative visit in April to see if we will live there as part of our retirement living. My wife is from the Philippines and we own our property there with no debt. Puerto Rico is closer to our grandkids. So we are planning to commute back and forth. Thanks for the heads up. Think we will rent for now based on your experiences.

[@haydeetorres3602]

Mosquitoes, AC, roadkill, traffic, etc. In many states as well.

[@RaulRodriguez-bq4nj]

Add subterranean termites, american roaches, fleas, ticks, rodents and fire ants too

[@celiari9702]

I live in the states as well and all that is very common where I live.

[@ramonseguijr.7049]

Great video slow people in the fast lane definitely right on. I'm happy you had a good experience and are able to talk about the negative things in a good light I enjoyed your video thanks and God bless.

[@YursTrulySky]

Hi Diane, did you sell your townhouse or keep it?

[@josebey7808]

Buen provecho .....enjoy your meal ❤

[@glamchic4220]

There’s a lot of things a miss of Puerto Rico, we love music 🎵💕 Puertorriquen we are happy people we enjoy music, dancing, food etc. I miss the food, the beaches, the rivers etc. There’s good n bad everywhere you go. You talked about pot holes......where I’m from in the main land sometimes I get so mad because roads, streets here are 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 I feel like third world country probably has better streets. Go live in big cities like New York, California, Boston and you’ll see all the crazy people driving, they don’t give a damn about anything. I can keep going on and on but you’ll probably got the point. No where you go is perfect!

[@JoseLopez-jc3jt]

Hi Diane, Where do you live now ?

[@lauraarzola]

The clapping is most assuredly NOT about the fact we did not die. Ee are clapping because we have come HOME once again. For Puerto Ricans, the island is our breath, our very life. Now we are home, we will regenerate our souls. It has nothing to do with surviving. The proof is that , as you say, this happens on no other flight, anywhere else. It is life we are celebrating but not survival.

[@nitzadiaz4637]

La mejor explicación que he escuchado acerca de porqué aplaudimos. Love it.

[@wilfredorivera4720]

Diane? I love your descriptions about PR especially the sound of the coqui you made, that had me in stitches! 😄 Thanks for your little video I haven't been to the Island in more than 30 years and I was born in Arecibo. I should be ashamed I haven't been there in such a long time. Thanks for the nostalgic ride. 👏👏👏😄❤🇵🇷🇺🇸🎶

[@wilfredorivera4720]

Thank you Diane for the follow-up You'll find some of my story on IG @fredo1945 if you like to look at a little of NYC.

[@evahernandez8156]

Wow where did you live?

[@guayames]

You really lived in Puerto Rico! Yes, you know reality! Thanks!

[@redelephantartclub7607]

Thanks so much! I appreciate your honestly. I lived in South America for 6 years and many things sound familiar. We are visiting Puerto Rico in a couple of weeks and are going to be looking at homes and possibly moving there to retire. I have a real problem with mosquitos. Is there a problem with mosquitos all year long or only during the raining season? Is there a reason you decided to purchase a condo instead of a home? Is there a solution to the mold issue? If we decide to purchase a home, I can see that being a problem. Thanks so much!

[@FINANCIALFREEDOMCJ]

Great video! I will agree with you totally after visiting last year August. Growing up in a third world country and immigrating to the US, I think that PR definitely mixes both of the worlds and I love that! Happy to be moving this year. Took advantage of Acts 20,22 before it expired last December! Acts 60 is more stringent. Glad to help anybody interested in doing Acts 60 for a small fee!

[@FINANCIALFREEDOMCJ]

Diane Cohn they are combining the two. In Acts 60, the individual investor part which was formerly Acts 22, has a requirement of buying a home within 2 yrs and the donation went up from $5000 to $10,000. In the Export services section which was formerly Acts 20, there is a requirement for a employee if your business does more than $3 Million and the property tax exemptions are being reduced too! I think this happened because of the demand for it and probably pressure from folks that are not happy about the incentives. For people like you that took advantage of the incentive and then moved back to Mainland, are you booted out of the program or can you take advantage of it if you ever returned?

[@vivapr6136]

Buen provecho means have a nice meal. We are thaught to always wish a nice meal to anyone who is eating that you pass by since we are kids, just like one is thaught to say thank you and please.

[@lesbrown9338]

Do you think "pet setting" could be viable in Puerto Rico? Thanks for your objective opinion of Puerto Rico.

[@lookingback5889]

I am Puerto Rican and agree with all the good and the bad you mentioned in this video. You’re a 💯 correct. Only thing is “coqui” sounds is more like “Kokee Kokee” than “Ooooh Oooooh” lol Thank you for teachers others about your experience in the Island.

[@mfmelendez]

Spot on!!

[@luispacheco2230]

Diane Keaton w/out her hat. 🎬 Thanx for sharing.

[@evahernandez8156]

I'm from northwest , where were you at. I live in mainland and find myself alone . Being thinking about going back.

[@JoseRojasA]

Well done! I’m a native and I endorse this message. Your adventurous spirit is contagious!

[@sherriebarkes5428]

Hi Diane. We are in our 50s. I am an account executive and work from home so I must have strong internet. Hubby is a business owner. It is just the two of us besides our 2 sweet inside only furbabies (shih tzus) who are puppy pad trained indoors only. We would like to rent furnished condo in a gated area. Please provide price ranges as we cannot get info on that. 2 bdrm 2 bath. We would like to stay for 1-2 years before committing. Thank you for all you do as we find it very helpful.

[@eddyhernandez8872]

Driving in Puerto Rico is like frogger, you crack me up with that one 😂.

[@shortyvel]

I had to laugh about the driving, that was a great discription. I am Puerto Rican and feel the same about the driving.

[@candacecunningham367]

The weather and the people!

[@ivanojeda1691]

We miss you too. You are spot on with ur comment's. The reason why you cannot pay at the gas pump. They want you to go inside the store and buy chip's, cake,soda,beer.

[@ericpizarro3084]

We live in Ft Myers Fl but also owns couple of houses in PR. One in Humacao the other in Mayaguez. We call ourself tropical Birds. I agree with all the things you dislike but the loudness. That's not a Puerto Rico culture. That's a latin culture. If you go anywhere in Latin America it will still be a loud place. Yes driving in PR is almost like driving a race car in a race track but at the end you get use to it.

[@MelaniesFashionRoom]

I recently moved from PR to GA, (my husband joined the Air Force) and I miss so many things from my beautiful island, great video!

[@cindycarr20026]

Chocolate Cortés ❤️

[@atlazking1986]

I was there for 6 days. I wish i would of booked for longer vaca. I miss the tropical vibe

[@drost582]

I have been offered a job in Puerto Rico from my company. Currently living on the East coast of Canada so I am interested, for obvious reason. Would you move and live there permanently, your opinion? Thanks for video, quite informative.

[@enigma4649]

The only way to find out is to do it. Your experience may be different from others. Life is too short to have any regrets. Do it!

[@marisolpopulis4503]

I lived in Puerto Rico for all of my teenage years and about 5 years of my adulthood. I will agree with everything you said regarding the positives and negatives. I hated dealing with government agencies, I felt customer service was lacking. Also, the wait times were insane! I don’t miss the ridiculous amounts of potholes and driving skills there 🤣🤣 However, I do miss the feeling of being home. The warmth, the food, my people, beaches. I miss it but maybe wouldn’t live there, maybe go on extended stays.

[@Dangic23]

I lived there for a few years....and yes.....the gas pump and the banking issue drove me nuts.

[@Dangic23]

@@dorkladytravels I stayed at the Embassy in Dorado for 2 weeks recently during a trip to PR. Probably close to where you used to live. Weird set up for a hotel.....had to go through a security gate...then several communities.....and the hotel at the end of the road.

[@jcostas02]

@@dorkladytravels I think the lack of "pay at the pump" is due to the fact that the gas stations make their real money on the margins from the mini-market sales inside. You gotta love how PR gas stations also double as bars with really cold beer on ice next to the cashiers and people often guzzling their beer while pumping gas. All that would be gone if people could pay at the pump:)

[@ericpizarro3084]

Some pumps now have an App where you can pay with your phone at the pump. The reason why they stoped many years ago paying at the pump was security. Bad people will put mag band and they will scam your CC. It is for your own security.

[@joeycarr1398]

00:15 was that here, the parakeets?

[@joeycarr1398]

@@dorkladytravels thanks Dianne, have a great day!

[@OtayBuckwheat]

I was a precision driver in the film industry (we work in unison with stuntmen) and Puerto Rican drivers are among the worst in the world but I love the rally racing feel of navigating around and through the staggered traffic that is exactly as described in this video. The left lane is often the slow lane and we dart in and out and around the slower vehicles, and I have seen police drive by accidents without stopping but they'll pull you over for expired registration in a heartbeat, and if you're in an accident with someone with expired registration it's automatically their fault because that vehicle shouldn't have been on the road, but if you're broadsided in an intersection even if you had the right of way, it's 50% liability to both parties without witnesses, so it's crazy town in some respects.

[@lili.p.d.8763]

Nice video… clapping upon arrival is also traditional in Peru…

[@celiari9702]

Nice! I like how you shared both sides of your experience. Some negatives I agree with and some are common in certain states as well. I still miss PR (people, food, beaches) and plan to return when I retire. 🏝❤️🇵🇷☺️

[@OSUBuckeyes1]

People dont clap when arriving in Puerto Rico because they are happy they made it alive, they clap because they are happy to have landed in their "Patria"

[@yasminc10]

nice video

[@nelidanarvaez7160]

God bless my beautiful little island i was born there i miss my people we are bless to be born

[@alexanderojeda2674]

Thanks for talk like that about our island. Tks again and you are welcome any time . I have the good contact in the mountain for the coffee just let me know.