THIS is why I live in Mexico!!

Bull riding, exotic street food, shouting in the streets...it's Mexico's Independence Day and this is how they celebrate in Mexico!!
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Every year, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain with fun festivities all across the country. This year, I'm with some friends in Ajijic at Lake Chapala to experience Dia de Independencia 2022.
Granted, Ajijic is a very small town but I had such a fabulous time from our "XYZ" game night to the goosebumps while the crowd yelled "VIVA MEXICO!" Of course, there were certainly some shenanigans mixed in, like stuffing my face with sugar cane and doing a bull ride.
All I can say is that experiences like these are why I live in Mexico!!
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Hi, I'm Maddie, former partner of Tangerine Travels, a travel vlog with over 350 videos that I helped build for 4 years to over 250k subscribers. I'm originally from Arizona and have been living in Mexico since 2018. These days, I'm traveling around Mexico, doing the "solo female travel" thing.
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[@MaddieGold]

Was this fun or what?? Now I'm looking forward to the next Mexican holiday (my personal favorite actually) DIA DE MUERTOS ☠🏵 Don't forget to follow me on the 'gram for updates about my life between videos @tangerinemaddie including by by MAJOR popular demand, more videos of me singing....of course lately it's been with my new favorite singer, Jesus Navarro from REIK. Not going to stop obsessing over his magical buttery voice anytime soon lol

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

It is reassuring to see you having fun, with your new friends in Mexico and your longtime friends, from America.

[@mr.bautista3220]

my bday :)

[@bananadiaz]

So glad you're doing your own channel now, Maddie! You are a natural in front of the camera. Rock on, Woman!

[@powlperc]

Good bull riding Maddie! 😄

[@christinefury1040]

I like your choice of content!

[@joemartino6976]

Love to see an entire town come out of their houses, celebrate and enjoy each other's company. One of the great things about Mexican culture.

[@MaddieGold]

Couldn't have put it better myself!! Such magical moments 😄🇲🇽

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

The camaraderie!

[@marybanuelos5607]

Hey Maddie hope you are ok. Heard about the earthquake in Mexico.

[@volvoturbo1]

Even we Mexicans get a little confuse to what “EL GRITO” means. What it means is a call, a call for independence. Love your videos.

[@brbopo]

Videos where Maddie is having fun are the best type of videos.

[@HuatulcoGuy]

Seeing you laughing and smiling warms my heart Maddie. You create interesting content that shows us the "real Mexico"! Thank you!

[@robertstowe2003]

Maddie, this is a GREAT video showing celebrations of Mexican Independence! Keep em coming!

[@edwardulrich1515]

MADDIE that was so much fun. The only time I experienced Mexican Independence Day was at a family resort on Cosumel. There was fun and there were games and a special meal, but it was a bit tame as compared to Mexico City and even Ajijic. Keep the cultural videos coming 🎉

[@cristinamerchand1130]

¡¡Muy divertido, tu video Maddie!! Esta es una de las celebraciones más importantes en todo México, y Ajijic no se queda atrás. ¡¡Qué viva y que beba!! this is an expression that we say in the the place where I´m originally from when we make a toast.

[@TrujilloRosalba]

This was so much fun, Maddie! I never got to enjoy México the way you are, I'm living vicariously through you! Keep the content coming, I'll be watching! BTW, you look prettier and prettier as time goes by. 🧡

[@CraftyComeLately]

Love this video. And it would definitely be useful to hear more that guy whose been there since 1960

[@glogloe1797]

Seems like he has lots to say.

[@2GringosOnTheGulf]

Oh wow so nice to see unfortunately I was a little under the weather for this Thanks for sharing friend cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico Yucatan Peninsula ✌️🐶👩‍❤️‍👨

[@sophiemarcaurele]

Fun!! 🎉🎉🎉😊 Yes, you HAVE to bring the confetti gent, we need to hear all the stories and juice 😮😊🎉❤🎉

[@georgejetson9801]

Another stellar video! I love when you're out and about enjoying the festivities, mingling with friends. I was super impressed at the bull riding. You stayed on quite a while.

[@E.K.1969]

Looks like so much fun, I am jealous. Reminds me of small town festivals I went to as a child in rural Illinois and Missouri. Good stuff. Keep it coming, glad to see you having fun. Have a blessed day.

[@sharonnewton4374]

I love all your videos with all the fun! Your personality "makes" all your videos! I tried to watch the previous channel you were on, but can't watch it anymore without you and your fantistic fun! God bless you in all your new indeavors! Love the free style of all your new videos!

[@IncaReina]

I know. I had to unsubscribe. New girl is nice but tired of seeing her eat. Maddie your videos are so much better. Interesting!

[@cocoyael5372]

Same here

[@Voltasaur]

Your video helped me relax after a stressful day with the earthquake. 🙂

[@NarsilRenewed]

Riding that bull like a pro :-) Glad to see your subscription base is growing, hope you reach a third of a million in no time!

[@MaddieGold]

Haha thanks! That was a lot of fun 😎 Hopefully that next milestone is right around the corner

[@Jiggy609]

ayo

[@NightFlightTM]

The best Mx travel channel. Thank you Maddie!

[@fromlacktolegacy]

The food is the best part of Mexican Celebrations!!! Keep theses great videos coming Maddie!!

[@thisnewcreatedaccount5286]

I love your videos Maddie. Its great you are having the time of your life living in Mexico!

[@CumbiaDancer5678]

¡Viva Mexico linda!

[@rachaelharris9401]

Oh I love how that guy Lee Hopper has been there for so long and he's still enthusiastic about it. Great video as always!

[@tammywinter6608]

Oh my goodness. Ride 'em cowgirl! That was so funny, but I'm impressed. You really hung in there. You may have a second calling! Great video. Glad to see you having fun. Miss you!

[@cindyeyler]

Fun times! Glad you met up with a bunch of new people 🤗

[@leonardobarajas]

Great video, it was graceful see you so happier and enjoy the independence day and el grito, thanks and see you in the next video

[@EpiCamacho]

bull riding AND they're playing "Hang on Sloopy"... QUE CHIDO!!

[@WorldWideCynthia]

Love to see your subscriber numbers going up! Looked like an awesome eve!

[@dinaflores]

Loved the video of Dia de La independencia 🎉

[@Egarlo]

As someone born and raised in ajijic this is so interesting. Keep making these, they’re awesome

[@charlesormond964]

You're AWESOME Maddie!! Thank you for your videos!!!😇

[@LucysVanAndale]

I love your videos and have followed you for some time (Tangerine days). I'm excited that you are showing the beauty of Mexico and how much you love it. With that, I have to say, I'm so sad to see Gentrification taking over so many beauty places in Mexico ie Ajijic, Jalisco, Lake Chapala etc. I'm watching this happen in Bucerias, Nayarite and it's heartbreaking. You wouldn't recognize this beautiful beach community anymore. I'm grateful for the beautiful and positive ways you show Mexico 🇲🇽 lindo.

[@Milklatte]

This is an awesome video! Loved to see the way ajijic celebrates. I hope you can interview that man thats been living there for decades! I love to see the interactions with your friends there too. Hope you weren't affected by todays quake. Keep at it Maddie!

[@jackietrueblood5916]

I would love to see you interview the gentleman who said he has lived in Ajijic since 1960 (if I remember correctly). I would like to know what he says about his favorite thing about living in Ajijic, the darkest time living there, how things have changed over the years. etc.

[@normaevett]

The finale... Maddie's Urban Cowboy moment! Viva!

[@sarajohnson6550]

Wow you’re such a good Bull rider! I’m impressed! 👏👏😄

[@lorenacuevasduarte]

Thanks for sharing. This is an excellent video. Please interview Mr Harper sometime to get the good, the bad, the ugly and the in between of Ajijic👍👍 Excellent Video, thanks again!!

[@darcibeckford6848]

Your face eating the sugar cane! lol You looked like chewing that was never going to end! Impressive bull-riding, Maddie! Looks like all that experience rolling with the punches this year has earned you some mad skills!

[@yourmajesty1630]

thank you for making me feel so happy

[@WeGoPlacesTours]

Hi Maddie I have followed you since the beginning of your adventures but I never comment. I absolutely loved your fun time out with all the festivities with your friends. I love Mexico! Thank you for such a nice experience. 👍😊🇨🇦

[@tunemistress8433]

Wow, the fact that Lee Hopper has lived there since 1960 is amazing! I think you know that I comment as I watch - I think you need to speak to Lee some more, just like you said Maddie. I enjoyed this one - Anne

[@joseramonmendezmendez6294]

Who's your friend Olivia!!.. I mean her name is Olivia, but does she have a channel?? hahaha sorry 😍

[@dvtco.2545]

Looks like a blast! Bull riding .... Ha! You actually did very well! Festivals should be loud and fun! Glad you found the XYZ group there. Looking forward to the future video that the one guy was talking about - Good, Bad, and unmentionable(?) and been there since 1960.

[@kaytraveltarot]

Gosh I love to see your face and hear your voice on your videos. Your laugh is totally contagious. I look forward to seeing you each week so much. This video really excites me to go to Ajijic on Mexican Independence Day! That looks so fun with the shopping, the food, facilities and decorations, people having fun! Thank you for this wonderful video

[@blankontheriver2047]

Viva Mexico.

[@thor9563]

Thanks Maddie - yer so fun!! I just chuckle when I see you acting up and 'ridin da bull' you really hung in there!! Torrrro!!!

[@leanareese5653]

I LOVE your new channel! You are so much more spontaneous (seemingly), more fun and I can see your personality shine through! Such a better version of you. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@andrewthacker114]

Nice to see some youth in chipala and that area.Wow your guest since 1960 .

[@JUST-ME2468]

1:06 ... "you have to shove it all in your mouth " ... Maddie's reply- " that's what he said " The double entendres in this scene were in incredible Maddie! hahaha

[@justinblack8124]

What a great group of people and vibe!! I want to go!!

[@Rhaspun]

Ajijic is quite alive with activity. I've seen a few comments from people who questioned whether Maddie should be there since it is home to many retirees.

[@morenita4u750]

That was so nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@carloscardena2835]

Señorita, México y una gran parte de lo que hoy es EEUU, ya que era parte de lo que se llamaría México después de la independencia un saludo desde Mérida México

[@carolmartin4413]

Adorable video. From those of us above old age...enjoy...besides our memories, so much fun watching your adventures! 🥳

[@mrivera1721]

Love the back kick bell ringing 💯👍😁

[@jhonnyohm6258]

loved the bull riding you deff know your stuff garl

[@danielbautista4757]

Someday I’ll going to Mexico, hopefully before I die

[@kelisee4274]

Love seeing you laugh. So much fun.

[@jackietrueblood5916]

Maddie, I so enjoyed this video as well as the last two you have done. Roy and I lived in Ajijic for two years, and I miss it every day!

[@rassabossa4554]

They took the bull over to Lucky Bar the next day and it looks like you lasted much longer than anyone there. Good job!

[@bingorfm724]

¡Me encantó ver este vídeo! Eres una persona divertida.

[@gloryrich7123]

Super fun. It was insane here in San Miguel de Allende for dia de independencia. Rode that bull like a pro.

[@hatpowzer6008]

Great video! Too much fun. :) Glad to see you still nice and safe in Ajijic.

[@timbonneprise1665]

Great video. That Lee Hopper character was cracking me up. Totally remind me of comedian Lewis Black.

[@carmentorres1426]

I guess I was destined to watch this vid. I had a dream of dragon tales last night and I dreamt that very Chrystal thing they held up. 😆. Nice to see Ajijic during fiestas. Wish I was there.

[@mariescott9853]

That was so much fun. Thanks! Love your vids.

[@bunnybunnyyx]

Maddie Vaquera / Cowgirl Maddie lets goooo💪🤠

[@donswindler9095]

Olivia's Hair was lovely. LOL You look like you've ridden a few Bulls before! 😛

[@goldengirl54]

Looks like so much fun!! You Go Girl! 😊

[@iamwatergirl]

that was fun; love your fun spirit and spontaneity.

[@sparkygirl9083]

So glad to see your back. Keep them coming

[@Lukresia909]

Definitely I'm liking much more your videos in this channel, I've to say that at some point I stopped watching ur videos when you were in Tangerine Travels, I don't know why but at that point the videos were not so fun...and now your videos are more interesting...and you look great 😃, hope to see more of your videos and your decision on where to settle...cheers! ✨

[@Happycows808]

Loved it. Its always enjoyable watching your adventures. And that thumbnail is great! Eye catching for sure. Hope you have safe travels! 🙏

[@rossevers]

this looks like so much fun!!!!

[@larrywoods658]

Great video, Maddie. Thanks for he adventure.

[@mauriciovalencia3374]

I love your spirit

[@mari7775]

Cañas used to be one of my favourite snacks as a child. I still love to chew them until I take juice out 😋

[@GrannyLinn]

Thanks for the fun!

[@DavidGonzalez-fd4pk]

No puedo con la caña sorry 😂 great video Maddy !

[@debolada6650]

And it's always fun to touch base with your own culture!🙂

[@stevegfromnc3482]

Interesting, 1960 was 62 years ago and that guy doesn't look much older than that. Heck, I'm only just a little older than that. I'd definitely like to hear more of his story. And nice long bull ride BTW.

[@ayshafernandez5307]

I would definitely like to see a follow-up interview/tour video of the Good the Bad and the Ugly, untold stories of Ajijic.

[@ydmf2]

Ya, that guy was good. 👍

[@melinda_coffee_nerd]

So nice to see you out and celebrating! What a fun time for all! Great video!😊

[@jackieburrola9973]

Best vlog eva!

[@GeorgiaandDavid]

Just enjoyed our first Dia de Independencia in Puebla, loved it! We are planning on visiting Ajijic next year thanks to your videos.

[@geoulloa377]

excellent video. thank you for all the fun content. Keep shining.

[@sarahclay531]

Two things… First of all the cob salad and Cocinart is one of the best Cobb salads I’ve ever had. And secondly… Where were you having your meet up/ game night? that look like such a cool garden space behind the restaurant.

[@4nshale]

Great video collab. You should do more. Have you ever considered a collab with Tangerine travel?

[@ZeeZeeSmokes]

So charming!! I think the culture is the best

[@MaddieGold]

De acuerdo!

[@hairdresser1300]

Loved this!

[@zairacalvo]

OMG,Such a nice video! Can’t stop commenting… wish I was there with you! Love this video. Stay safe.

Loved your video, *Maddie* !! -- _Luis_

[@hivolco151]

Congrats on the bull ride! WOW!!! Great video... I almost got a chill when they were yelling VIVA MEXICO! What a great Celebration!

[@jacobgoldenofficial4321]

Maddie you're the best 🙂 Thank you for the video I want to visit those places soon 😘😘

[@maryjoan4128]

So nice to see you having so much fun,, once you find great people to hang out with ,, life just happens

[@Cherrymilk1000]

que lindo video Maddie ! Glad to see you had fun

[@tortulas]

Looks like such a great time!!

[@jj-bp3fr]

🤣🤣Maddie, the caña is not placed all inside your mouth, you bite it little by litte starting from the edge until all the juice is gone.

[@luciocalderon4017]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful videos. Love my country soo much

[@ChavezDIY]

Those sugar canes in the beginning of the video brought me back to childhood. My mom grew sugar canes in the front yard and when they were ripe we ate them. They are delicious but take some work to suck out the juices. Sometimes random people would ask for a sugar cane but we tried to keep them for ourselves because we didn't have that many, haha. I have never been to a Mexican Independence Day celebration in Mexico. That was a beautiful celebration!

[@tmac1586]

Maddie on a bull I love it!

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

You go Maddie!!!