🇺🇸 EL PASO, TEXAS | Is the USA SAFE?! | Mexico to USA BORDER Crossing | Mexico TRAVEL 2022

🇺🇸 EL PASO, TEXAS, USA - Welcome to Mexico! Huh? Ok, this is part 4 of my 2022 Mexico series, but while staying in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua (the previous video), I decided to head across the Mexico/US border over to El Paso, Texas, primarily to compare and contrast both sides of the border in the US and Mexico, and secondarily to sarcastically stick knives in those who constantly highlight Mexico as being DANGEROUS or not SAFE, purely because those saying that are white, western, English speakers. Considering the 2019 El Paso Walmart shooting, the question is, IS THE USA SAFE?

We check out some things to do in El Paso such as Hotel Paso del Norte and it's spectacular early 1900s Dome Bar, with its Tiffany Dome and Titanic-esque decor, St Patrick's Cathedral, Coffee Box, streetcars, Las Plazas District, the Office District, the main shopping street across the border, San Jacinto Plaza and in general, the Downtown area. As someone who appreciates 70s/80's modern US skyscraper architecture, I loved El Paso!

I also cover my experience at the Mexico to USA border crossing. Is it a place solely for illegal immigration? I have done an overland Mexico to US crossing before, but 17 years ago in Tijuana/San Diego. It was an interesting and vastly contrasting experience depending on the direction!

If you're thinking of embarking on Mexico Travel in 2022, my channel is a good place to start. I've been to 22 states and (nowadays) visit some more less-common states in northern Mexico such as Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa and so on. Plus the more common classics like Guanajuato, Mexico City and more if you're into more of the expats in Mexico or moving to Mexico business! (not my thing!)

➡️ MUSIC - (Epidemic Sound) -
"Rose Coloured Glasses" - Lviy
"Demons" - Lviy
"Little Sister 3" - Geminii
"Dallas theme tune" - CBS primetime

➡️ TIMESTAMPS -
00:00 - Mexico/US Border Crossing
02:04 - El Paso Street
04:17 - San Jacinto Plaza
06:27 - Wells Fargo
07:12 - Tramspam/Las Plazas/Walmart
08:47 - St Patrick's Cathedral
10:28 - Coffee Box Metropolis
12:01 - Dome Bar/Titanic
14:39 - Kress and Other Buildings
16:41 - Unconscious Bias
18:48 - Tramless/Back to Mexico

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[davidostrowski]

🇺🇸 I hope you enjoyed Part 4 of my Mexico series... in the USA! Especially if you're new, the whole point of this video was to be a slightly indirect stab at those in the US (and UK!) who deem Mexico to be dangerous yet have never been there, and never question their own back yards. Some of my best friends are from the US, and I know the feeling of animosity towards Mexico and Mexicans is very much a feeling of the minority, so I wasn't generalising here.

It's also a stab at the ridiculous, outdated and tired, 'Is Mexico SAFE?!' garbage rhetoric perpertuated by YouTube couples for views with the aim of attracting retirees. Change the record, Karens.

🇲🇽 Espero que hayan disfrutado la Parte 4 de mi serie de México... ¡en los Estados Unidos! Especialmente si eres nuevo, el objetivo de este video era ser una puñalada indirecta a aquellos en los EE. UU. (¡y el Reino Unido!) que consideran que México es peligroso pero nunca han estado allí, y nunca cuestionan sus propios patios traseros. Algunos de mis mejores amigos son de los EE. UU., y sé que el sentimiento de animosidad hacia México y los mexicanos es en gran medida un sentimiento minoritario, así que no estaba generalizando aquí.

También es una puñalada al ridículo, anticuado y cansado '¿Es México SEGURO?' retórica basura perpetuada por parejas de YouTube para visitas con el objetivo de atraer a los jubilados. Cambia el registro, Karens.

[nmatky]

Thank you for such positive videos about both my cities, El Paso and Juarez, we get a lot of hate and criticism from people that have never been here

[starbrown]

As an El Paso resident that was interesting to see your reactions. Of course you missed most of El Paso because we are a vehicle based city.

[armandovazquez]

Welcome to our corner of the world David! The most welcoming border towns in the planet! You got here before the scorching summer sun, so good for you!! And thank you for the Mexico comments, much appreciated!

[bipsomma]

I’ve never been to Juarez, but I’ve heard great things about it.

I live in El Paso and LET ME TELL YOU!!! I this city and the people here !! My family and I moved here in 2020, and instantly felt welcome and at home by neighbors. We hope to stay here as long as we can!! 10000/10000. Would recommend.

[stefaniecardenas]

I am a native El Pasoan! Thank you for saying the truth about our city. Loved this video <3

[lionsmew]

I was born and raised in El Paso. Safest city on the border! Juarez is our Sister City. Very diverse city as we welcome soldiers from all over the world to Fort Bliss. I was born here in 1956. Loved the alligators whe I was a kid. Best food in the known and unknown universe. Best restaurants are L&J's right next to the central cemetery. Also Carlos and Mickey's on Magruder, and Kiki's on Piedras. Welcome aboard!!

Also, when Elizabeth Taylor was filming the movie "Giant" (it was further southeast in Marfa area), they stayed in one of the downtown hotels.

[laureanne]

Thank you for your candid, but positive, comments about the US. Every country has its good and bad, and comparisons are of little value. Media seems to want to dwell on the bad, so it is important to take the time to get to know the people and to understand the issues and problems.

[BNaturalStudios]

This is the best vlog I have ever seen of our beautiful city. Subscriber for life.

[chattyc]

I grew up in El Paso. We frequently went to Juarez with my mother and grandmother for the best authentic Mexican experiences, (food, hand blown glass, salons, etc.) The people were always friendly and you could walk anywhere and feel safe. El Paso has so much to see and experience. I miss it. It’s beautiful.

[raziele]

If you went west on Paisano you would've seen the old train station. It's still operational and the building is also an architectural beauty.

[gilly]

I briefly visited El Paso a few years back during a road trip with my family to Houston. I didn't get to see much of it but after this video I wish I stopped and explored more!

[psoria]

I'm happy you took the time to check out the city I call home. The DeSoto building definitely has seen better days but the reason it looks run down is because it was in flames a month or two ago. Juarez is definitely massive in comparison to EP. Granted though you only got to see downtown. We also got Westside, Central, Eastside, Northeast, Far East and the Lower Valley. I personally love how we border with Mexico and New Mexico, we can travel to another country or state within an hour.

[audreyaspearman]

I live in El Paso, and this was a great and accurate video and looked like a nice day trip. I think I may try walking across because I’ve never done it. Thanks for visiting David!

[utepjets]

One of the best videos iv seen of my city! I hope u come back to make another great video

[jmoreno]

David, thank you for visiting our city, and for providing very positive feedback about our beautiful city. There is so much History here.

[neilrmartin]

That looked like a day trip and a half! Interesting how some of these border towns can be hidden gems. I now need to catch up on the rest of the latest Mexico series - probably in reverse order now ...

[jimmyperullo]

Really enjoyed the video. Thank you so much! Lately, I have been considering a move to El Paso, since I work remotely and the cost of living is so cheap. I've only spent a little bit of time in the city, but I lived in Juarez for 2 years when I was a Mormon and a missionary and I really enjoyed the people, the food, and the weather. I didn't even mind the hot summers, although I probably destroyed my skin by walking everywhere in 100+ degree weather with no sunscreen for two summers. The other plus is that I'm now fluent in Spanish thanks to that experience, even though I'm no longer religious, so I think I could possibly fit in and enjoy ELP. I still go to Chihuahua a few weeks out of the year, but I haven't been back to Juarez or El Paso in many years. Something about El Paso just feels like home to me.

[thegeekdad]

Just ran across this video, I live in El Paso and half my life in Juarez, wished I would’ve known to have seen a couple or more places and details… the De Soto hotel was a haunted building that had haunted tours but recently in last month suffered a fire. The Plaza hotel downtown was the first ever Hilton and the penthouse suite was where Elizabeth Taylor lived while married to Conrad Hilton. But anyway, thank you for your video had to watch.

[JoeGonzalez]

Wow! Was not expecting such positive feed back judging from the title. You’re always invited to the carne asada