Returning to the USA After Living in Merida Mexico 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

Hola Amigos, today I'm sharing my experience of returning back to the USA after spending two amazing years living in Mexico. Don't worry, I'm still here to explore the Yucatan with you, but I feel like this video might help provide some valuable insights to anyone curious about visiting Merida, or the United States.

[rulitosan]

USA people who lives in Mexico, please do your best effort to respect our country, it is beautiful because our culture allow it, so try to stick to it and not to try to change as you think it is normal for you. You are running away from USA culture, so, enjoy ours as is.

[gearyb]

I retired from my career in Texas as a corporate attorney at age 60. I was totally burned out and experiencing several serious physical symptoms of extremely high stress. After 35 years of too much work for one lawyer, tight deadlines with hundreds of jobs depending on the success of my contract negotiations, overbearing personalities of top management with big egos and other challenges, I moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on the Pacific Ocean. It is such a laid-back relaxing place with a sizable expat community from all over the world, endless activities, friendly locals and wonderful food. I used to get very sick in Texas 3-4 times per year from horrible allergies and resulting sinus infections. Those allergies disappeared in Mexico. You must be careful where you live in Mexico, but there are plenty of safe cities, safer than so many places in the US. One of the many noticeable differences, especially if you are older, is that there is less ageism. People of different generations mix with each other a lot more. Provided you respect the different Mexican culture and don't become "the ugly American" most Mexicans are very courteous. I have now been here 14 years! I do not visit the US very often any more because politics have become so hateful and divisive, I don't like the rat race with everyone frantically rushing around in their cars, and I hate the American medical hamster wheel of endless doctor visits when you are older even if you are in good health. I had 11 prescriptions when I moved here; now I have only one! I have returned to the US for treatment when I had a ladder accident, for laser cataract surgery and a prostate procedure but only so that I could use my insurance. If I have some minor health issue I can visit a doctor at a pharmacy without an appointment for approx US$6.00! There are some things I miss about the US such as my church but not enough to move back. I have a maid clean my house twice per week, something that would be too expensive for me in the US. It helps a lot to speak Spanish. I'm not really what I consider fluent, but I took lessons and can speak basic Spanish rather well. Overall, I love my life in Mexico.

[iaber]

Love how you say "Mexico" and "mexicanos" even though you don't have to. I feel you respect this place. Bienvenido!

[Robertking]

I live in Mexico City now from the US, I come back every few months. It's very different seeing the US compared to Mexico. Mexico is so much more vibrant & lively.

[cellolessons]

When I moved to Mexico, my allergies disappeared. Now I know why.

[russellbarnes]

I'm from the US and have been living in Morelia, Michoacan for three years! I have NO complaints. The people are welcoming, the culture is amazing, and the food is incredible. My wife is a Mexican citizen, and I'm from Reno, Nevada. Best move ever! I've never been victimized by ANY crime or overcharged because I'm a "gringo." It's been special! Good video!

[susanfarley]

While visiting Oaxaca a lady came up to me and complimented me. A very nice old lady who was very sweet. I was an obvious tourist. I bet if she had gone to the US she would not been as well treated by an american citizen.

[elviejodelmar]

I've lived in Mexico for over 30 years. Last summer I had to travel to Washington state for a family emergency. I took the bus to LA and walked the mile between the bus station and the central train station. Every foot of that mile had the tent of a homeless person.
The train right-of-way outside every town for the nearly 2000 miles of my trip was covered with the tents of the homeless.
There are fewer homeless among the 22 million people in Mexico City than along that one street in Los Angeles.

[sony]

Hi! We welcome anyone that wants to come here. Just please be respectful to our culture and our ways. We have heard how some people from the US living here complain about the noise (yes, sometimes we are noisy), our "organilleros", our Mariachi or Bandas, but those things are part of our history and culture. Also, I heard how a group of north americans did not allow Mexican people watch the eclipse at a site that is public here in Mexico! And they were very rude. Please, if you appreciate more living in México than in the US do not try to turn our country into the place you are running away from! Having said that... Welcome to México!!

[frieddrexler]

Been a Mexican resident for 3 years in PDC and Monterrey mostly. Back and forth to the states bcz of work. But when i'm in the states i rarely leave the house..only for essentials.. In Mexico I'm out day and night whenever. i get the chance..

[PinoSantilli-hpqq]

I really think the USA is making Mexico look bad so we all don't move down there....haha

[samuelarellano]

I agree with you. I’m originally from Guadalajara
But I live in the US
I travel to Mexico every where
Wonderful happy people everywhere in Mexico And when I come back to the US
Is like a funeral The moment you land at the airport
Super unfriendly
Sad but true
Blessings to you

[RTWest-knfr]

January 2014, I came to live in Mexico... Tijuana to be precise. I was 64. On January 2, 2015, I came to Puebla (100km sur de la ciudad de México... CDMX). I came without speaking a complete sentence in Spanish. I self-taught Spanish while living in this beautiful city (4th largest in México). I come to the States at least twice yearly... to the Veteran's Hospital in La Jolla north of San Diego as part of my veteran's medically based pension and to renew my VISA. I would never live anywhere else than Puebla. I live alone, so learning the language is, I know, essential. But, it also gives you a new perstective on just about everything in life. While in the US Navy as an enlisted sailor and as an officer, I've experienced many places in 10 years of honor, obtigated service. <Aprende español. Sea un buen vecino.> (Learn Spanish. Be a good neighbor.) RT sends/mande, Colonia Centrol Histórico, Puebla, México.

[tavogoodgood]

Wow, you really lived Mexico. Very accurate and rare social analysis comparison. Great video.

[cwisaac]

I have lived in México for seven months. Regarding food, my conclusion is that the United States is poisoning its inhabitants. The food quality in México versus the US? It is incomparable. Y para la gente de México, gracias por aceptarme como habitante de sus increíbles tierras. 🇲🇽 Viva México 🇲🇽

[lizinawe]

moved to cozumel almost 30 years ago. could never go back there to live. when i absolutely must go back, can not wait to return here. sure, i have no bath tub, oven, nor some other "noramal" amenities but don;t miss them. would rather be here with the sweetness of the mayan culture any day

[harley]

I lived in Mexico for 4 years and returned to Florida, my home, 7 months ago. It is no nuts here I am leaving and even paying 2 months rent...penalty for leaving early....and the greedy landlord still wants more even though I am all paid up plus the 2 months penalty. You told the truth, people here are angry, unhappy, always in a rush, and the cost of living in South Florida is crazy. I am not moving to save money, I am moving to be happy again..

[andreaschultz]

I love the family constellations in Mexico! The USA is missing that family unity. I think it might be the brightest problem with mental health and the population.
I lived in Mexico about two years and cannot wait to go back and live! I’m German but live in the USA currently. But feel super Mexican all the time! ❤ Mexico en la piel! Mexico becomes part of your DNA, seems like. ❤️

[Spiritualgoddesswarrior]

I've been living in Mexico for close to 5 years and only returned once to Canada. I couldn't wait to get back to my new home, México Lindo❤
I immersed into the culture and the local communities.
Although it took time to adjust, I do not miss anything in Canada.
Soy Mexicana ahora😊

[treedad]

Not going lie I just learned male and female trees exist thanks to this video.