Hi guys. I am happy you enjoyed SMA. My favorite things to do in SMA are getting lost in colorful SMA streets and let SMA to surprise me, take photos of ancient windows and doors, have coffee and dinner in some of the many wonderful restaurants and cafés, enjoy the artsy multicultural atmosphere of SMA. I recommend you visit the state capital Guanajuato City. It is as amazing as SMA but more affordable. You may also consider visiting the colonial village of Mineral de Pozos, 30 mins away from SMA. Many people think Mineral de Pozos looks like how SMA looked 50 years ago, before it became world famous. Finally, if religious art is your thing check out the Sactuary of Atotonilco, at short distance from SMA. It is also a World Heritage site and has been nicknamed the "Sixtine Chapel" of Mexico.
I love San Miguel. If you go back try 1 of the thermal baths (hot springs). We enjoyed La Gruta. Hats off to you 2 for walking from El Charco to jardin, that's a tough walk.
That’s what I love about you, Cafeiños… Your humanity! David feels unsafe without his other better half and he doesn’t hesitate to say it. Take care of each other… be safe and stay healthy! PS: Still waiting for my wedding invitation!
You did great on your own, David! But I’m sure it’s not the same without your other half. Your honesty about how you felt venturing out alone, is so nice. I’m glad you felt better so quickly, Travis. Really enjoyed your hike through the botanical garden! So funny when Travis said there weren’t that many bugs, while David was having quite a time keeping them out of his face! You two are so real. Love it! ❤️ David, you seem like the sweetest person ever!
Favourite place is the rooftop bar of the Rosewood hotel called Luna. The view is the best in San Miguel and the drinks are extra special. David is the sweetest guy ever!
Hola Amigos, what a fabulous video. Thank you for capturing the beautiful of San Miguel De Allende. We hope you loved it so, much you will be back to hang for more then 4 days.
As we have tried to narrow down our list of possible cities, two things helped. We crossed off cities with hot/humid weather, and cities full of expats. San Miguel looks very nice but it was cut immediately along with the Lake Chapala area. Both seem great but we speak Spanish and don’t want USA-light. We still hope to visit at some point. Thx very much for the great videos !
Im from San Miguel and every year it gets more and more American that San Miguel is starting to lose its charm. Especially with Rich expats moving in forcing the housing market to go sky high. Meanwhile the locals are having to either move away or struggle. The locals are what made San Miguel but the mayor of San Miguel is corrupt individual whos only interest is to put San Miguel on the map worldwide so he can profit off tourism for his own hotels and bs. Good luck!
@@TrollBot. Yep, it is a shame. I saw the same thing happen in Costa Rica many years ago. We are retiring in Mexico to get away from the keep-up-with-the-joneses mentality. We have lived abroad before and thankfully speak Spanish. We prefer to live in local areas with local neighbors and assimilate into their culture.
how did I just find you guys! Amazing, sweet, fun and adventurous! So so great to see you doing your thing! We are about to move to CMDX in the spring and can't wait for our adventure to start. I've lived in Mexicio before and an thrilled to be coming back! Keep up the good work gents! xo
Hola chicos. My husband and I moved to San Miguel de Allende two years ago right before Covid. The weather and architecture is why we moved here plus it is affordable. Yes affordable if you do it right. I looked at Merida but could not stand the heat. Same with Puerto Vallarta. I was hesitant because of the gringos because I want to practice my spanish, but really you don’t see that many and most people speak spanish to me which is what I prefer. We are not vegan so we forward past the vegan agenda stuff but otherwise your videos are enjoyable.
I love SMA having been there a few times. Definitely a possible retirement destination. You guys did a great job of capturing some of what makes it special. I’m sure I’m not the first to recommend visiting Guanajuato the next time you visit SMA. Equally as magical, much more “Mexican” but with a completely different wonderful vibe. It is said that Guanajuato inspired the land of the dead in the movie Coco. It is spectacular in its beauty and culture. Probably a challenging place for an expat to live (not much of an expat community) but a wonderful place to visit.
Headed there April 1st. Thanks for the preview! David glad you got a little taste of my solo travel life. It has its advantages and disadvantages for sure. A bit lonely sometimes but hey, was a bit lonely back in the states too so… At least no snow and beautiful new places to explore! Great job again!
Now that have you visited so many places through out Mexico… would you still choose Merida to live? My partner and I are coming next month and trying to figure out the best place to live. You guys make every place look great, so it’s hard to choose now 😋
Haha it’s hard for us, too! Merida was a perfect spot for our first place to land in Mexico, and has been a wonderful home base for us as we travel around. It definitely has its pros and cons (like everywhere!), so it really just depends on what you’re looking for - there’s truly so many great cities here, we just recommend getting to as many as you can to see what clicks with you!
If you are a foreigner, I think that the best option for living in Mexico depends a lot on what you are looking for. Here are some of my personal suggestions: -Tropical beach city: Puerto Vallarta -Old colonial town: Guanajuato -Big city: Guadalajara -Old colonial city: Querétaro -Mountain/forest town: Valle de Bravo -Desert and beach city: La Paz -Mediterranean mood: Ensenada -Both tropical and colonial: Campeche -Small and isolated beach town: Huatulco -Hidden gem for foreigners: Veracruz
CDMX is incredible but it´s massive and it may not be for everyone. If you like cities the size of Shanghai, New York, London or Sao Paulo, it may be for you. Veracruz is a hidden gem because it has everything: Food out of this world, tons of heritage and history, tropical vibes, amazing and unique culture, a lot of modern life facilities (Huge malls, supermarkets, restaurants, etc.), extremely affordable prices, a super cool vibe, and it is just aside the sea. The only thing about it is that the beaches are not very pretty, indeed, they are perhaps some of the less pretty in Mexico, and that´s the only reason why it is not a very popular destination. But they are very calm and peaceful, with no waves and low sea floor, but they are a little grey. If they looked more similar to the Caribbean, I´m sure Veracruz would be perhaps the most popular destination for foreigners in Mexico, but the not so nice beaches is what has keep it as a secret.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌮🌯🥙🥗☕🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Sorry, you were sick Travis but glad you were able to bounce back. Congrats David on your solo adventure. I've been doing it for 40+ yrs but would love to travel with someone occasionally. Maybe in the future. Looking forward to your next video.
Your surprise: Guanajuato And David, your belief that solo travel is brave. I do not feel that way at all. I prefer it because there is so much freedom, no negotiating, no compromising, simply being in the flow of what arises. And when alone it is a treat to connect with the locals more and be present. I find traveling with another to be distracting. So, that is my take on solo travel. Guanajuato, right...😉
OMG! You guys are awesome! We have former neighbors who now live in Merida… they have a hotel-resort? We would love to meet up with you kids and take you to dinner when we become brave enough to travel again!!
Sorry Travis got sick, but WAY TO GO DAVID!! I was in SMA for six weeks in Nov-Dec of 2018 and hated it (but that's an entirely different story). I stayed up top and that walk down every day isn't all that fun, SMA is called "The City of Falling Ladies" for a reason. It's truly a visually beautiful city. Love that you added the historical info! 10:30 hahahaha!!!!! Where you were at 12:18 was just a five minute walk down from where I stayed, I did that walk downtown almost every day. Mexican tour guides are a wealth of information. The art gallery looked amazing. The surprise in the upcoming video better be you guys dancing in front of the SMA letters lol. Great video! - Anne
OMG I so want to go to San Miguel. My brother's Mexican partner is from San Miguel (we live in Australia) and just last week my brother was talking about wanting to retire in San Miguel. Of course I told them I NEED to go with them. I'm ok with bugs and creepy crawlies, I live in Australia where we are very used to those things. Thanks for showing us such beautiful places. I hope you both keep having an amazing time in Mexico. 💙💛
Once again, another wonderful adventure from you both. Beautiful city. Thanks again, for sharing these amazing places. Safe travels, Johnny & Johann/ Los Angeles 🥂🙆♂️👏
So excited to see you made it to SMA! We plan to make that our first long term stay as we explore Mexico over the next few years. We loved that you visited different places than most other videos we have seen of the area. So glad you had a great time.
Great video, as always! I like the cinematography, which is stepping up with each video, so great job... What camera are you using or is it a gopro camera? Thanks, keeping shining, growing and glowing! 1❤
I love this city. Been there several times and I am yet to discovered the whole town. I did found the best hots springs a little away from town La Gruta Spa. I have to visit there every time I go to San Miguel. Thank you for sharing.
At 5:35, You said that it looked like a movie set …. It WAS a movie set, in “Once Upon A Time in Mexico” (2003), with Antonio Banderas, Chechen Marin, Johnny Depp, Eva Mendes,Salma Hayek, and others. The big shoot-out occurred on Calle Zaccateros, Calle Codo, and Calle Anche de San Antonio all come together.
This is the second channel that I have watched a video on san miguel where one of the partners has got sick! Looks gorgeous and can't wait to visit tho
Yess!, San Miguel is another of our gems in Mexico!!, next time guys when you visit San Miguel, you should go to one of the "Aguas termales places" that are around San Miguel, is a paradise and so relaxing! :)
I love you guys, I like your videos. I like your style of how you comment your trips around Mexico. I'm your fan. But to be unique, you should visit places little explored by foreign youtubers, such as Santa Rosalía, in Baja California Sur (a mining town with French heritage architecture, as in New Orleans), as well as events such as the Passion of Christ and the procession of the silence at Easter (in various cities and towns in Mexico).
3:27... Hope you are feeling better Travis! Do you guys take the 'parasite pill' every 6 months? Just learned of this and wondered if it's related to how Travis is feeling? XOXO!
No, we haven’t taken those pills as we haven’t found enough info on their safety or efficacy (besides people talking about them on TH-cam whiiiiich isn’t where we want to get our medical advice!). It was probably just something Travis ate, as it went away in about a day and he’s been feeling fine since! Thanks as always for watching (and caring!) Terrence!
SMA the tourist version is beautiful. Where a lot of locals live though is much less beautiful. The past couple years, sadly, there has been a lot drug cartel activity and insecurity in Guanajuato with their corrupt conservative PAN government. Still, You should check out the little town of Mineral de Pozos. Do an overnight - but you have to go on the outskirts where the views and ruins of old mines and haciendas (trains from the 30’s) are surreal - mind blowingly beautiful. Also check out Hacienda Lavanda - take a picnic!
I love San Miguel because im from there but its starting to lose its charm every year the more Americanized it becomes. Sad indeed. The locals are what makes San Miguel for what it is, kicking them out for rich expats is not working.
It’s definitely on the higher end, although we splurged a bit on things. But we’re sure there are more budget friendly options to be found, just depends on what you’re looking for!
David & Travis..this has to stop! You are enjoying yourselves too much in Mexico and showing the world it's beauty, affordability (SMA not so much..lol), and that you can live a much higher quality of life at a much lower price than in America. When will this madness end, guys? When will you come back to the USA to suffer like the rest of us drowning in debt? Never?! Ok..I'm good with that! 😜 Enjoy, guys! 😉 #Yaaas!
It definitely has a bit of a Disney feel to it, but also had a really rich history of nonprofits (over 100+) where gringos can give back and help the local community. In this Sat’s video we’ll be talking a bit more about what we found (and about Stirling Dickinson’s legacy), but overall while it was definitely gringo-ified, it felt very different from Cancun, Tulum or even PV.
A different kind of gringo-as most in Tulum, Cancun and PV are more tourists, passing through, party oriented. SMA is more filled with retiree ex-pats that live there. That would definitely create a different vibe
Vicks Vaporub repels insect, and rubbing Alcohol, I live in Queretaro, and SMA is close to me Make friends with a nice Uber driver or 2 or three that you like. I order groceries etc. from La Comer. Mercado Libre was not honest, and it is a Argentina company. I do cook 99% of my food. I am Muslim, so I do not eat PORK. I love your videos..
Querétaro works for me. $75k for all USA citizens 18 on up to leave this deadly and expensive country. Great video. Love 💘💘💘💘💘 Love your channel. 😘 Please move to a safer and less expensive country, if you are on a pension, and can work online from anywhere. I did at 79 We need to provide studio apartments for the homeless.,$75K for all Americans 18 and up. Much respect from Chicago. And retired in Querétaro México. Send all criminals to war zones with play guns. Sterilization from birth.
Mexican youtubers say that people moving from the US and Canada is a reason why this city is so expensive and 20% or more of the population is not Mexican because they cannot afford to live there any more. Interesting reverse of what immigration usually does - that being people of poverty immigrating to a country for a better living.
Don't be full by the walls outside because the homes if you go in are millionaires homes n 400 thousand an more!!! I wish i could see the inside again!!!
@@stephanielucas8203 Mole itself is animal free. But it's a pain in the butt to make homemade..so I would just use Doña Maria's mole available at most stores..both in regular and green variety. Simply add your favorite vegan meat and you're done!
@@Nightbird. oh that's really interesting! I've seen manteca mentioned in recipes for mole so I thought it was a regular ingredient. I've used Rick Bayless' recipe for red mole for example. But I will look for Doña Maria's!
@@stephanielucas8203 I think the manteca (lard) was in a particular recipe you found. But in MX they do like to use lard in many recipes because it adds a lot of flavor..just like in the Southern USA they like to use bacon fat for the same reason. Not to mention "waste not..want not". But Doña Maria's mole is excellent..and since I'm not vegan I like to use the broth from the chicken I boil to use for meat with the mole. But plain water is fine too. To remove the mole from the glass it comes in..put a piece of paper on your counter..notice where the ink dots are on the lid..then place the glass lid down on the paper and use a dull knife to gently insert it where the dots are and pull the metal away slightly from the jar. Be really careful and gentle to not break the glass or make the knife slip and cut you. Do this on all dots..carefully flip the glass back upright..and pull the lid off with your fingers. The oil in the jar usually is going to get on your fingers and counter so that's normal. Then use the knife to loosen all around the mole paste and gently use the knife to pry it out. I put it in a blender with 4 cups of liquid and blend on high for about a 30 seconds. Then put it in a sauce pan and cook it on medium for about a half hour and stirring every 5 minutes so it doesn't stick to the bottom too badly. A nonstick sauce pan is ideal for this..but if you only have metal I would suggest using a metal wisk to stir it and scrape what is sticking to the bottom. This mole is pretty spicy so if you want it a bit milder with a nuttier flavor..2-4 tablespoons of your fave creamy peanut butter will do the trick while in the blender. And the green variety is super mild and creamy with a very subtle flavor. Enjoy and take care!
It seems like every youtuber gets food poisoning in SMA. Jumping Places did. Joss and Janik did. Tangerine Travels did. Look up their videos, you'll see.
What’s your favorite thing to do in SMA?
Hi guys. I am happy you enjoyed SMA. My favorite things to do in SMA are getting lost in colorful SMA streets and let SMA to surprise me, take photos of ancient windows and doors, have coffee and dinner in some of the many wonderful restaurants and cafés, enjoy the artsy multicultural atmosphere of SMA. I recommend you visit the state capital Guanajuato City. It is as amazing as SMA but more affordable. You may also consider visiting the colonial village of Mineral de Pozos, 30 mins away from SMA. Many people think Mineral de Pozos looks like how SMA looked 50 years ago, before it became world famous. Finally, if religious art is your thing check out the Sactuary of Atotonilco, at short distance from SMA. It is also a World Heritage site and has been nicknamed the "Sixtine Chapel" of Mexico.
Hit Dean Martinis House of Blues downtown one evening, super fun! - Anne
Rooftop & gallery hop! ik it's 2 but I couldn't decide!
@@TheYarbros 💯!!
I love San Miguel. If you go back try 1 of the thermal baths (hot springs). We enjoyed La Gruta. Hats off to you 2 for walking from El Charco to jardin, that's a tough walk.
Shout out to YOU David for taking that walk by yourself!!!!
Thank you!!
That’s what I love about you, Cafeiños… Your humanity! David feels unsafe without his other better half and he doesn’t hesitate to say it. Take care of each other… be safe and stay healthy!
PS: Still waiting for my wedding invitation!
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You did great on your own, David! But I’m sure it’s not the same without your other half. Your honesty about how you felt venturing out alone, is so nice. I’m glad you felt better so quickly, Travis. Really enjoyed your hike through the botanical garden! So funny when Travis said there weren’t that many bugs, while David was having quite a time keeping them out of his face! You two are so real. Love it! ❤️ David, you seem like the sweetest person ever!
Aw thanks so much Maria!! ❤️❤️❤️
My husband and I are in San Miguel right now! We’re heading to Queretaro in a couple of weeks! We love your channel!
Ah that’s so wonderful! We just left and miss it already - hope you guys are enjoying it as much as we did!
@@TravelWTravis we love it here. We’re here four weeks and then move on.
Favourite place is the rooftop bar of the Rosewood hotel called Luna. The view is the best in San Miguel and the drinks are extra special.
David is the sweetest guy ever!
Haha he really is!
Always look forward to your videos. Love you guys. Happy travels. 💕
Thanks Vivian!
Hola Amigos, what a fabulous video. Thank you for capturing the beautiful of San Miguel De Allende. We hope you loved it so, much you will be back to hang for more then 4 days.
Oh you know we will!!
I just heard David sing and wow, you got a voice. Wow.
Oh thanks Manuel!
As we have tried to narrow down our list of possible cities, two things helped. We crossed off cities with hot/humid weather, and cities full of expats. San Miguel looks very nice but it was cut immediately along with the Lake Chapala area. Both seem great but we speak Spanish and don’t want USA-light. We still hope to visit at some point. Thx very much for the great videos !
Im from San Miguel and every year it gets more and more American that San Miguel is starting to lose its charm. Especially with Rich expats moving in forcing the housing market to go sky high. Meanwhile the locals are having to either move away or struggle. The locals are what made San Miguel but the mayor of San Miguel is corrupt individual whos only interest is to put San Miguel on the map worldwide so he can profit off tourism for his own hotels and bs. Good luck!
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Yep, it is a shame. I saw the same thing happen in Costa Rica many years ago.
We are retiring in Mexico to get away from the keep-up-with-the-joneses mentality. We have lived abroad before and thankfully speak Spanish. We prefer to live in local areas with local neighbors and assimilate into their culture.
THIS was a calming delight! Can't wait for the surprise vid to come!
My guess is their surprise is that they have gone to Guanajuato
Two precious guys.../hosts:)
Hooray for the shoutout to Patronato Pro Niños!! They do such amazing work! ❤️
that smile is going to be more amazing thank you guys so much for sharing your adventures (shared)
Thanks Karen!!
So happy for you two and the quality of your videos keep getting better!😘
Ah thanks so much!
you guys never disappoint, always entertaining and informative......Bravo!!!
Thanks Anthony!
I live for Travis’ face when he likes his food 😂
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The night shots were amazing!
That's when I'd likely be out and about so good to see.
Nature is so cool! X3
It’s one of my favorite cities in Mexico 🇲🇽
It’s a gem!
I am here now and I absolutely love it!
You guys are the best! What an uplifting video, can’t wait to go and visit these cool spots!🌺💕
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how did I just find you guys! Amazing, sweet, fun and adventurous! So so great to see you doing your thing! We are about to move to CMDX in the spring and can't wait for our adventure to start. I've lived in Mexicio before and an thrilled to be coming back! Keep up the good work gents! xo
you both are adorable....a joy to watch! xx
Love your channel! You both are such a joy to watch ❤️❤️
Thanks Rosie!
David is looking so much happier!!!
Hola chicos. My husband and I moved to San Miguel de Allende two years ago right before Covid. The weather and architecture is why we moved here plus it is affordable. Yes affordable if you do it right. I looked at Merida but could not stand the heat. Same with Puerto Vallarta. I was hesitant because of the gringos because I want to practice my spanish, but really you don’t see that many and most people speak spanish to me which is what I prefer. We are not vegan so we forward past the vegan agenda stuff but otherwise your videos are enjoyable.
Cool toonz in the background 🙌🏾
I love SMA having been there a few times. Definitely a possible retirement destination. You guys did a great job of capturing some of what makes it special. I’m sure I’m not the first to recommend visiting Guanajuato the next time you visit SMA. Equally as magical, much more “Mexican” but with a completely different wonderful vibe. It is said that Guanajuato inspired the land of the dead in the movie Coco. It is spectacular in its beauty and culture. Probably a challenging place for an expat to live (not much of an expat community) but a wonderful place to visit.
Yes! We can’t wait to get there!
Headed there April 1st. Thanks for the preview! David glad you got a little taste of my solo travel life. It has its advantages and disadvantages for sure. A bit lonely sometimes but hey, was a bit lonely back in the states too so… At least no snow and beautiful new places to explore! Great job again!
Amen! Thanks so much for watching Jenifer and hope you have a great trip! ❤️❤️❤️
Kudos to you! Solo travel isnt for everyone! I've traveled to Mexico numerous times so and planning to move there 2022.❣
Now that have you visited so many places through out Mexico… would you still choose Merida to live? My partner and I are coming next month and trying to figure out the best place to live. You guys make every place look great, so it’s hard to choose now 😋
Haha it’s hard for us, too! Merida was a perfect spot for our first place to land in Mexico, and has been a wonderful home base for us as we travel around. It definitely has its pros and cons (like everywhere!), so it really just depends on what you’re looking for - there’s truly so many great cities here, we just recommend getting to as many as you can to see what clicks with you!
tanya-how do you feel about high heat and humidity...that is one of many factors to take into consideration...
If you are a foreigner, I think that the best option for living in Mexico depends a lot on what you are looking for. Here are some of my personal suggestions:
-Tropical beach city: Puerto Vallarta
-Old colonial town: Guanajuato
-Big city: Guadalajara
-Old colonial city: Querétaro
-Mountain/forest town: Valle de Bravo
-Desert and beach city: La Paz
-Mediterranean mood: Ensenada
-Both tropical and colonial: Campeche
-Small and isolated beach town: Huatulco
-Hidden gem for foreigners: Veracruz
CDMX is incredible but it´s massive and it may not be for everyone. If you like cities the size of Shanghai, New York, London or Sao Paulo, it may be for you. Veracruz is a hidden gem because it has everything: Food out of this world, tons of heritage and history, tropical vibes, amazing and unique culture, a lot of modern life facilities (Huge malls, supermarkets, restaurants, etc.), extremely affordable prices, a super cool vibe, and it is just aside the sea. The only thing about it is that the beaches are not very pretty, indeed, they are perhaps some of the less pretty in Mexico, and that´s the only reason why it is not a very popular destination. But they are very calm and peaceful, with no waves and low sea floor, but they are a little grey. If they looked more similar to the Caribbean, I´m sure Veracruz would be perhaps the most popular destination for foreigners in Mexico, but the not so nice beaches is what has keep it as a secret.
Nunca he visitado pero, it’s in my bucket list 🥰 saludos CAFEIÑOS!!
You’ll love it!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌮🌯🥙🥗☕🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Sorry, you were sick Travis but glad you were able to bounce back. Congrats David on your solo adventure. I've been doing it for 40+ yrs but would love to travel with someone occasionally. Maybe in the future. Looking forward to your next video.
You always stay in the coolest places
We keep lucking out!
Looks like an awesome room! Beautiful place
I love San Miguel de Allende
Us too!
Thank you.
Hi Guys, my hubby and I are in San Miguel and living it. We went to the vegan restaurant you recommended in Queretaro and we were not disappointed.
Oh wonderful!! Glad you guys enjoyed it!
@@TravelWTravis Veggie Happy is a stop you must make.
Your surprise: Guanajuato
And David, your belief that solo travel is brave. I do not feel that way at all. I prefer it because there is so much freedom, no negotiating, no compromising, simply being in the flow of what arises. And when alone it is a treat to connect with the locals more and be present. I find traveling with another to be distracting. So, that is my take on solo travel. Guanajuato, right...😉
great couple.
OMG! You guys are awesome! We have former neighbors who now live in Merida… they have a hotel-resort? We would love to meet up with you kids and take you to dinner when we become brave enough to travel again!!
Sorry Travis got sick, but WAY TO GO DAVID!! I was in SMA for six weeks in Nov-Dec of 2018 and hated it (but that's an entirely different story). I stayed up top and that walk down every day isn't all that fun, SMA is called "The City of Falling Ladies" for a reason. It's truly a visually beautiful city. Love that you added the historical info! 10:30 hahahaha!!!!! Where you were at 12:18 was just a five minute walk down from where I stayed, I did that walk downtown almost every day. Mexican tour guides are a wealth of information. The art gallery looked amazing. The surprise in the upcoming video better be you guys dancing in front of the SMA letters lol. Great video! - Anne
Haha thanks so much Anne! And that walk every day would have deeeefinitely been a different experience!
Hi Guys, YAY!!! It's Thursday!! Hope all is well and you're keeping safe on your travels. Much love from SOFLO! XOXOXO! T
OMG I so want to go to San Miguel. My brother's Mexican partner is from San Miguel (we live in Australia) and just last week my brother was talking about wanting to retire in San Miguel. Of course I told them I NEED to go with them. I'm ok with bugs and creepy crawlies, I live in Australia where we are very used to those things. Thanks for showing us such beautiful places. I hope you both keep having an amazing time in Mexico. 💙💛
Oh that’s so great! It’s truly wonderful here - so you definitely need to retire with them!!
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Great channel! I’m saving up to move to Mexico too. Your channel is real motivating!!
I am a new subscription and enjoy your vid !
Thanks so much for subscribing! ❤️❤️❤️
I love that you like to contribute
I hope you guys enjoyed some of the rooftop bars and restaurants that SMA is also known for (or you may be "forced" to return !!).
Haha we did - but not enough of them so we’ll have to come back!
Love how I show the transportation process from when u depart to ur arrival
Oh good - we’re so glad!
These two are so cute! lol
Aw shucks - thanks!
Once again, another wonderful adventure from you both. Beautiful city. Thanks again, for sharing these amazing places.
Safe travels,
Johnny & Johann/ Los Angeles 🥂🙆♂️👏
Wow, this botanical experience is for the bucket list. Thanks for sharing!
Also, did I hear something about wedding location????
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So excited to see you made it to SMA! We plan to make that our first long term stay as we explore Mexico over the next few years. We loved that you visited different places than most other videos we have seen of the area. So glad you had a great time.
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video, as always! I like the cinematography, which is stepping up with each video, so great job...
What camera are you using or is it a gopro camera?
Thanks, keeping shining, growing and glowing! 1❤
Thanks so much!!! It’s a Sony ZV-1, which is a great little vlogging cam (the link is in the description if you want to check it out)
I love this city. Been there several times and I am yet to discovered the whole town. I did found the best hots springs a little away from town La Gruta Spa. I have to visit there every time I go to San Miguel. Thank you for sharing.
Yes - we heard about the hot springs and will definitely have to come back for them!
Gorgeous town. Loved your walk home.
Us too!
Travis! Hope youre feeling better!
Thanks!!
At 5:35, You said that it looked like a movie set …. It WAS a movie set, in “Once Upon A Time in Mexico” (2003), with Antonio Banderas, Chechen Marin, Johnny Depp, Eva Mendes,Salma Hayek, and others. The big shoot-out occurred on Calle Zaccateros, Calle Codo, and Calle Anche de San Antonio all come together.
This is the second channel that I have watched a video on san miguel where one of the partners has got sick! Looks gorgeous and can't wait to visit tho
Oh no - he was sick before we got to SMA!
so one minute you are eating and the next you are taken out. was it the water? water in the food or drink?
Yess!, San Miguel is another of our gems in Mexico!!, next time guys when you visit San Miguel, you should go to one of the "Aguas termales places" that are around San Miguel, is a paradise and so relaxing! :)
Yes - we wanted to on this trip but ran out of time! Which means we’ll definitely have to come back 🤷♂️🤣
@@TravelWTravis Next time and video please!! ;)
I heard that Enrique Iglesias lives in SMA....did you that as well?
Haha we didn’t hear that! But doesn’t mean it’s not true!
I love y’all 😭
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What was in those delicious looking tacos??
You find the best places (airbnb, restaurants, etc.) As usual, I loved this video.
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I love you guys, I like your videos. I like your style of how you comment your trips around Mexico. I'm your fan. But to be unique, you should visit places little explored by foreign youtubers, such as Santa Rosalía, in Baja California Sur (a mining town with French heritage architecture, as in New Orleans), as well as events such as the Passion of Christ and the procession of the silence at Easter (in various cities and towns in Mexico).
Those are definitely all on our list!
3:27... Hope you are feeling better Travis! Do you guys take the 'parasite pill' every 6 months? Just learned of this and wondered if it's related to how Travis is feeling? XOXO!
No, we haven’t taken those pills as we haven’t found enough info on their safety or efficacy (besides people talking about them on TH-cam whiiiiich isn’t where we want to get our medical advice!). It was probably just something Travis ate, as it went away in about a day and he’s been feeling fine since! Thanks as always for watching (and caring!) Terrence!
@@TravelWTravis Great news! Thanks David. So proud to you for venturing out in your own. 👍👍👍
Do you recommend flying into Mexico city?
What was the song @2:38?
Did you make it to Don taco Tequila? It's an amazing vegan taco and tequila place right in the centro.
Yes! We loved it!
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SMA the tourist version is beautiful. Where a lot of locals live though is much less beautiful. The past couple years, sadly, there has been a lot drug cartel activity and insecurity in Guanajuato with their corrupt conservative PAN government. Still, You should check out the little town of Mineral de Pozos. Do an overnight - but you have to go on the outskirts where the views and ruins of old mines and haciendas (trains from the 30’s) are surreal - mind blowingly beautiful. Also check out Hacienda Lavanda - take a picnic!
I love San Miguel because im from there but its starting to lose its charm every year the more Americanized it becomes. Sad indeed. The locals are what makes San Miguel for what it is, kicking them out for rich expats is not working.
How did you find the cost of living? I hear it is high. Thanks
It’s definitely on the higher end, although we splurged a bit on things. But we’re sure there are more budget friendly options to be found, just depends on what you’re looking for!
Great visuals with music. Where do you get your music from?
Thanks! We use a site called epidemic sound (linked below!) that has a bunch of licensed music available for use!
Please be carful with the random packs of dogs that roam at night🤣🙏🙏🙏
David & Travis..this has to stop! You are enjoying yourselves too much in Mexico and showing the world it's beauty, affordability (SMA not so much..lol), and that you can live a much higher quality of life at a much lower price than in America. When will this madness end, guys? When will you come back to the USA to suffer like the rest of us drowning in debt? Never?! Ok..I'm good with that! 😜 Enjoy, guys! 😉 #Yaaas!
🤣🤣🤣 ok we’ll delete the channel!
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Some nice jump cuts in this video 👍👍
The Coconut Telegraph says SMA is "gringo-fied". Your take?
It definitely has a bit of a Disney feel to it, but also had a really rich history of nonprofits (over 100+) where gringos can give back and help the local community. In this Sat’s video we’ll be talking a bit more about what we found (and about Stirling Dickinson’s legacy), but overall while it was definitely gringo-ified, it felt very different from Cancun, Tulum or even PV.
A different kind of gringo-as most in Tulum, Cancun and PV are more tourists, passing through, party oriented. SMA is more filled with retiree ex-pats that live there. That would definitely create a different vibe
Hi!! Today is my daughter's birthday. Can give give her a shout out??
Yes! Tell her happy birthday from us!!!
@@TravelWTravis thank you so much!!
Vicks Vaporub repels insect, and rubbing Alcohol, I live in Queretaro, and SMA is close to me Make friends with a nice Uber driver or 2 or three that you like. I order groceries etc. from La Comer. Mercado Libre was not honest, and it is a Argentina company. I do cook 99% of my food. I am Muslim, so I do not eat PORK.
I love your videos..
Querétaro works for me. $75k for all USA citizens 18 on up to leave this deadly and expensive country.
Great video. Love 💘💘💘💘💘
Love your channel.
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Please move to a safer and less expensive country, if you are on a pension, and can work online from anywhere. I did at 79
We need to provide studio apartments for the homeless.,$75K for all Americans 18 and up.
Much respect from Chicago. And retired in Querétaro México.
Send all criminals to war zones with play guns. Sterilization from birth.
Hey friends, you didn't go to "LA CAPILLA SIXTINA DE AMÉRICA LATINA". You lost the opportunity.
Yep - we’ll definitely be back!
Mexican youtubers say that people moving from the US and Canada is a reason why this city is so expensive and 20% or more of the population is not Mexican because they cannot afford to live there any more. Interesting reverse of what immigration usually does - that being people of poverty immigrating to a country for a better living.
Don't be full by the walls outside because the homes if you go in are millionaires homes n 400 thousand an more!!! I wish i could see the inside again!!!
Was that vegan mole??
Haha sure was!
@@TravelWTravis I wish I had a recipe for it! I’ll eat lard if need be but very curious to try vegan mole!
@@stephanielucas8203 Mole itself is animal free. But it's a pain in the butt to make homemade..so I would just use Doña Maria's mole available at most stores..both in regular and green variety. Simply add your favorite vegan meat and you're done!
@@Nightbird. oh that's really interesting! I've seen manteca mentioned in recipes for mole so I thought it was a regular ingredient. I've used Rick Bayless' recipe for red mole for example. But I will look for Doña Maria's!
@@stephanielucas8203 I think the manteca (lard) was in a particular recipe you found. But in MX they do like to use lard in many recipes because it adds a lot of flavor..just like in the Southern USA they like to use bacon fat for the same reason. Not to mention "waste not..want not". But Doña Maria's mole is excellent..and since I'm not vegan I like to use the broth from the chicken I boil to use for meat with the mole. But plain water is fine too. To remove the mole from the glass it comes in..put a piece of paper on your counter..notice where the ink dots are on the lid..then place the glass lid down on the paper and use a dull knife to gently insert it where the dots are and pull the metal away slightly from the jar. Be really careful and gentle to not break the glass or make the knife slip and cut you. Do this on all dots..carefully flip the glass back upright..and pull the lid off with your fingers. The oil in the jar usually is going to get on your fingers and counter so that's normal. Then use the knife to loosen all around the mole paste and gently use the knife to pry it out. I put it in a blender with 4 cups of liquid and blend on high for about a 30 seconds. Then put it in a sauce pan and cook it on medium for about a half hour and stirring every 5 minutes so it doesn't stick to the bottom too badly. A nonstick sauce pan is ideal for this..but if you only have metal I would suggest using a metal wisk to stir it and scrape what is sticking to the bottom. This mole is pretty spicy so if you want it a bit milder with a nuttier flavor..2-4 tablespoons of your fave creamy peanut butter will do the trick while in the blender. And the green variety is super mild and creamy with a very subtle flavor. Enjoy and take care!
What is the gay community like there? How does it compare to Puerto Vallarta?
Good question! It definitely has a gay presence and is welcoming to lgbt travelers, buuuuuut we didn’t see anything like the gayborhood in PV
It seems like every youtuber gets food poisoning in SMA. Jumping Places did. Joss and Janik did. Tangerine Travels did. Look up their videos, you'll see.
Oh it wasn’t from SMA!
What was the point of this video? There's already been a million videos of San Miguel. Was this the Gay perspective?