WHY DO SO MANY EXPATS LOVE SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

[@TravelWTravis]

What’s your favorite organization in SMA? Let us know!

[@carlahines2971]

Libros para Todos. They choose a kids’ book each year, buy a bunch, pass them out to the kids in poorer pueblitos around San Miguel, They train teachers how to read the books with the kids, then bus the kids into town to meet the author of the book they just read. Almost always, this is the first book they own.

[@TravelWTravis]

@@carlahines2971 that’s incredible!

[@marthaliner8166]

The Biblioteca! It’s a bilingual library, a community center for kids, it provides after school programs in music, art, & language, and is the home of our newspaper Atención. ❤️

[@TravelWTravis]

@@marthaliner8166 oh yes - we heard about that but didn’t get a chance to check it out. Which means we’ll just have to come back!

[@marthaliner8166]

@@TravelWTravis Indeed!! 💫

[@lesleykoenig2041]

Loved getting the origin story about SMA becoming such a cultural magnet for creatives. Charmingly delivered content too. Thank you.

[@stevenellman8514]

Another great video. Glad I came across these guys. Good quality content. Thanks!

[@TravelWTravis]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@xlovebugx586]

Thank you guys so much for your content 😍 It always brightens my day and makes me excited about my potential move to Mexico in the future!

[@TravelWTravis]

You’re so welcome! And good luck on your move!!

[@nightwingx6]

LOVE the educational aspect to this video. Definitely a fan of this approach! Again, nice work guys!

[@TravelWTravis]

Thanks so much!!

[@jodijacobsonworld]

I love that you guys are suggesting ways for expats and travelers to give back to the local communities that you feature. I would love to see more videos that dig into the theme of giving back and supporting local causes in Mexico.

[@jonyork9143]

One aspect of SMA that is not frequently mentioned is the vibrant music scene. Lots of high quality music all over town.

[@fernlevin4883]

Thank you!!!

[@curiobill]

I just wanted to thank you guys for your wonderful channel! Excellent videos and I look forward to seeing your continued travels! Thanks

[@billhanson7944]

First visited many years ago when I was studying for a semester in Guanajuato. Then most of the expats were studying art on the GI bill.. Over the years visited friends who live there. And here's a tip. The San Miguel Library offers visits to 5 homes once a week.The fees go to support the library and many of the programs they run for the community.. A chance to see what's behind the walls. Some great restoration and preservation.. So give it a visit. And enjoy their coffee shop. The profits also go to support the library. I will take the tour on my next trip, more houses to see.

[@acasey1612]

I’m the first view and the first comment! I’ve achieved greatness! Love u miss u…

[@TravelWTravis]

Haha WINNING!

[@armandovera2304]

Liked video. Always enjoy your videos. Saludos de Los Angeles, CA 🇲🇽

[@TravelWTravis]

Thanks!!

[@Thelioriver]

Miss you guys! Would hope you guys might post from LA!

[@tmtvlogz]

I love the little clips you guys provide so much information and history!!!! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@marthaliner8166]

Awesome video, guys. Thank you!! Y’all should stay! 🤣

[@TravelWTravis]

Haha we definitely wanted to!

[@Terry-HandPanHowe]

Awwwww! What a GREAT "shot"! Really enjoyed this format and you guys sharing some of the local history. Cheers! Much love from SOFLO! XOXOXO!! Stay safe. T

[@baxter8it]

SMA, well Celaya, is the face lift capital and I spent 3 weeks there 5 yrs ago. No body cared about my bruises because they see so many. It was a beautiful place to recover. PS I look great!

[@tecoboy]

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy… I know how hard you guys work as digital nomads. Keep it up and have fun in the process of living the best life you could ever have. Be safe and stay healthy Cafeiños!

[@ceez1]

I am happy to see your friendly faces as I research more places to move to in Mexico. There are a few people on here that are just not interesting to listen to.

[@lwalkerphd]

Can’t wait to visit SMA. Y’all are doing a great job showing us the sights. Thanks 🙏

[@PalaminoHills]

Thanks for the bits of history in the intro! Watching from Querétaro.

[@acajudi100]

I am watching you from Queretaro, Mexico, where I have relocated, It is a beautiful, safe, and clean city in the middle of Mexico, and 3 hours from Chicago. I have a beautifully furnished apartment overlooking the entire city from my balcony and living room. My apartment includes all paid utilities and maid service. I have a driver also to shop for me. Not bad for a 79 years young retiree. USA became too expensive and deadly for me, so I called 1-800 Got Junk and had my entire two bedrooms emptied, and I did not have junk. They charge $800 per truck with 2 men, and I needed 4 and one half trucks with 10 men, and it took 6 and one half hours. I had lived there almost 24 years, and all they did was go up on everything, and only took care of the outside, except geese and dog droppings.YUCK! Please let go and let God always.

[@rauljosegarcia]

Sounds like a great place. I keep seeing this kind of thing about places in Mexico, mostly in the context of retirement. While I am long way from retirement, it's great to learn about these charming and welcoming places. I think I'm going to have to stop by to check it out soon!

[@MariaMarquez-ok4hf]

Great video and interesting history! 😊

[@lose999]

I love everything about this "extra shot." 💙

[@TravelWTravis]

Thanks Lori!

[@adelalozinski5751]

Guanajato is only one hour away and it’s gorgeous!

[@TravelWTravis]

It’s on our list for sure!

[@dianavillasenor8238]

Very clean!

[@eduardof7322]

Just as a little fun fact for the record, Querétaro is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mexico has in total 10 different cities with this distinction, one of the highest on the world. And between them que can find both Querétaro and San Miguel de Allende, but also cities like Campeche, Morelia, Zacatecas, Guanajuato, Puebla and Oaxaca, among some others. All those are the true stars of Mexico when it comes to colonial heritage, and are absolutely BEAUTIFUL, each with its own personality and taste. Other places that are likely to become World Heritage Sites in the nearby future are Taxco and Pátzcuaro, both of them insanely pretty and full of art and culture. In my personal opinion, the two of them are even prettier than San Miguel. If you manage to visit all of these one day, you´ll have my serious respects!

[@TravelWTravis]

Ah yes - we heard Queretaro was also a site but didn’t know about the rest! It makes sense though because everywhere is so beautiful. We definitely have Taxco and Pátzcuaro on our list as well - thanks for the thoughtful comment!!

[@adolfopeniche8259]

It bothers me that so many people say Americans have no culture nor history. Those people only show they are being plain ignorant. Americans are full of culture and history. Maybe just different. Americans have a culture of honesty, hard work, straightforwardness, respect for the law, military history (the good one, like their heroic involvement in WWI and WW2) The world is in the debt with the “Greatest Generation” who saved the world from the horrors of Nazi Germany. America once welcomed the world, people from all over escaping war, famine, poverty, religious and political persecution and gave those people a shot at the real American dream. And America gave us great leaders the world venerates, biggest among them Lincoln. Everybody should read about him. American can learn a lot about our culture but we certainly can learn a lot about theirs and we both can become better people and countries.

[@acajudi100]

Thank you. My late husband was named David.

[@glennmartin346]

They love it because it's pretty and like a Post Card...it's also expensive...VERY expensive. It's kinda like the Disneyland of Mexico :(

[@alexredfield1943]

You are immigrants, guys. Not only poor people are called like that

[@carlahines2971]

You two are completely adorable!

[@lnemazie]

We enjoyed the food tours and all the cute rooftop bars. They have a great restaurant and bar scene for such a small town. Also, you have to visit Guanajuato.

[@fourthdeconstruction]

Hi guys and BIG shoot out to all expats that donate money or time to all good causes in SMA!

[@michaelmedcalf2877]

Do expats bring their pets?

[@TravelWTravis]

Yep!

[@orangeguy3314]

American government doesn't keep records of americans living outside of the country or traveling to other places in the world.

[@globalguys284]

Only have seen 2 videos so far but I am giving my unsolicited advise….when you describe weather instead of saying how great it is, give degrees and altitude. I’ve been to SM de Allende and loved it’s cool 72+ degree weather because it’s 6000 elevation. Also adjectives like “insane and amazing” really don’t describe anything. Just saying……

[@Omi-ub3cu]

Hmm, siempre los estadounidenses, no saben pronunciar bien la double L. Allende no se pronuncia Ayende, se pronuncia Agende.

[@alioth7403]

Y tú tampoco sabes pronunciar palabras bien en otros idiomas así que no critiques.

[@Nightbird.]

No sé de qué país eres, pero estás equivocado. En México, se pronuncia exactamente como lo hacen estos hombres. Fijate como se pronuncia aqui: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZm3iWOBqbiDaZY

[@Omi-ub3cu]

@@alioth7403 Jajajaja

[@Omi-ub3cu]

@@Nightbird. la primera vez que lo dijo en el video lo dijo correctamente (Agende) y la segunda vez incorrectamente ( Ayende), con una diferencia de ni 15 segundos. Pero bueno, si en su país no saben prononunciar bien la elle que puede uno hacer.

[@Nightbird.]

@@Omi-ub3cu Fui educado en México y la doble L se pronuncia como una Y alli.

[@alioth7403]

Call them what they are, immigrants, not expats. The word expat is a loaded term.

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Whatever you want. Mexico Welcomes everyone. Our House is your House if you ever decide to give yourself an opportunity.

[@chasecentario5308]

All true what you sad, but after a month, Very Boring ! Leaving end of the month.