They are Beautiful and out of most of our price range. Please Dodge the "Tangerine Travels Syndrome", where they began to only show super expensive places and then broke up and their canal se murio. Amor siempre.
Gotta say the first one but they were all beautiful! There must be some amazing interior design and furnishing resources there?? Also so cool about the library
I've owned a home in Merida for almost 7 years now. It's always great to see examples of how other people used space. And I now have some gardening ideas!
When I first got here I went to MEL and went on a tour but since Covid haven't been back. Can't wait to start going again and meeting some of you cool folks! 💕
Those homes were BEYOND. It's too hard to pick my favorite, but if you twisted my arm, I'd say the last home... the bold choices in design and color and the pool/garden area was dreamy. WOW.
LOVE the shower in #1 with the garden outside the window. Oh the secrets of "what's behind the walls" in Mexico. The way Alfonso calls the children "the tiny members" was so cute. And his English is excellent. The MEL is an excellent resource - Anne
Hi guys I love the heart ❤️ of this library and the manGer is so sweet and well intentioned. Just a shout out to him, the library and both of you from your Q-brother. Its early December boys: Go experience Christmas in San Miguel de Allende ! Cheers Lane
I liked the first home but they are all beautiful🤩 This library is awesome for the community. I would be so busy! It would be a great place to volunteer and give of your gifts.
This was a great tour. All three houses were amazing. I have to say that house number one was my favorite because of the transformation that took place. Happy New Year:)
This was SO cool!! I’m going to see if Puerto Vallarta has something like this that’s help bring community to visitors and locals alike. Great tour! My favorite would probably have to be the last one just for the garden!!
Those houses are unbelievable! Thanks for sharing. It’s so interesting walking down the streets there, you see long walls of different colours and big front doors, but behind those doors is a little wonderland sometimes. All of the houses were great. I think #2 interior, #3 exterior. And omg! All those amazing things the library offers. How cool!
Very beautiful houses, thanks for taking us along! And the library guy is very camera natural. Thanks for all the tips Alfonso 😊 Ahhhh the door! I remember, seems like years now 😂
Not sure where to post this, but THANK YOU! We are going to be spending several months in Merida and i have two questions that i hope you can answer. 1 - Do you recommend a gym? 2- Are there public swimming pools? A “gay” pool would be ideal 😀 Thanks so much!
Hey Shawn! You’re so welcome but we’re going to fail you on your two questions - we don’t go to a gym or pool in Merida, so we don’t have any recs for you! Sorry!
This was one of my favorite episodes. Number three was my favorite home, but they were all lovely. I wish I was a minimalist, but no matter how hard I try I revert right back into maximalist. Thank you for all you do.
I liked all the homes. Each home has its own vibe. It is very difficult to choose just one. I was more impressed with the library. It is awesome! I wish MEL were in my community. In fact, my city council members should visit MEL in order to create the same type of library in my hometown. Happy new year! I look forward to spending another year with you.
Beautiful homes. First house was my favorite though they all had incredible charm. And it was great to see the before photos of that first home. Would've loved to have known the cost to purchase the home and then the cost to renovate.
Every time you visit a new place in MX I think I’d like to live there and then you go back to Merida and I’m sold all over again! I would love to be a part of that amazing library community! Happy New Year!!
Those homes are beautiful, I loved all of them, I think the 3rd one takes the prize, the garden/pool area is a winner. Great tour guys. Hope you have a great 2022
Liked the first one best! I will check out the studio next time we are in Merida. Does Betsey have an IG page? Also, we love following you and so appreciate regular updates from Merida. We have a home on Calle 57 near Mejorada Park. We cannot wait to re-locate from Vancouver, Canada as soon as our smallest human is all grown up.
Hi guys! OH MY GOD! I loved the 1st house and I gasped at the monumental beauty of the 3rd house! I don't mind being a permanent guest at the last house! 😂
Hi Cafeiños! I love the third house… the garden and the colorful interior are wonderful. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo Cafeiños! Have a wonderful time celebrating the new year. Remember, if you drive don’t drink and if you drink give me a phone call… I’m always ready to party. Be safe and stay healthy!
Loving your videos. My wife and I would love your opinion on where you would recommend for an investment airbnb, Centro or the modern North? We love Centro, but curious your thoughts. Thanks.
Such a good question and we talk about this all the time. We think for short term visitors, Centro is obviously appealing as there are so many walkable things to see/do/eat. However, for longer-term digital nomads and people who are looking for monthly stays (where AirBnb seems to be heading), the North is super appealing because you can get higher-end, new condos/townhomes which if you styled properly would be HIGHLY attractive to people who are coming to stay in Merida for a couple months to work and use as a home base, especially if you got in a building with amenities like a pool/gym/etc. Soooo this probably doesn't answer your question and if we were buying today, we're truly not sure which we'd pick (although we'd lean towards the North as the development is exploding and there are just so many opportunities), but hopefully that's helpful! Good luck with your search!
Hi, Thanks for your video. You mentioned that you need vaccination card , I heard that in Mexico there is no mandate or restrictions for vaccine. Is that right? Could you please explain about it🙏
There aren’t any federal mandates (yet), but there are state and local mandates across the country. Merida doesn’t have a mandate, but businesses are free to require whatever they’d like of their customers, and the library asks all participants to be vaccinated.
a friend of mine is thinking about moving to Merida from Texas, are vaccine pasports being implemented there?? he wont lije that being from Texas, as they are fully open.
I prefer houses that blend in & look common placed on the outside but inside they’re spectacular. IMO heavily investing in curb appeal is another way to keep up with the Jonses. (Aside from maintenance related work) People live indoors that’s where they should invest their funds. Invest in your convenience, preferences, needs, customize your living space to make it your personal oasis. 💕 controversial opinion I know. 🤷🏻♀️ All these homes are lovely that was a treat. Thanks for sharing
Hey guys! I’m living in Montana but am considering moving to Merida! (Born in riverside). I watched your video on the monte neighborhoods and was hoping you could give me a list of all neighborhoods that you think would be good for ex pats. Any help is appreciated. Thank you
Hey Jay! Because it’s so varied, we’d just recommend planning a trip to visit first so you can check out all the neighborhoods around town to get a feel for yourself (and also see if you can tolerate the heat!). Most foreigners start off in Centro, and then explore the surrounding barrios to see what’s a good fit for them!
What was the process in completing your residency when you returned to Mexico? Who helped you with the Spanish translation at the Mexico immigration office and on their web site? Please let us know. You guys are great. Thanks for the videos.
Speaking of first place you stayed, where would you recommend to use as a lodging base to investigate Merida for a week? Looking for $60 per night average, or so. Walking, proximity to restaurants, overview of expat options (tengo pinche gringo guey espanol de calle).
@@TravelWTravis Thanks, guys. We have a good looking hotel in centro booked for the first few days. I also think doing an AirBnB up in your area would be good, to see the realities of life for longer term. In practice, we would probably rent a house like yours. Might end up with a small motorcycle. We'll ping you guys when we aer in town (2/11-21) and see if you want to say Hello.🌮🍻
@@TravelWTravis Maya Ruz is her name, actually the granddaughter of Alberto Ruz Lhuillier, the archaeologist who discovered Pakal’s tomb in Palenque in the ‘50’s.
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Which house was your favorite?
First!
They are Beautiful and out of most of our price range. Please Dodge the "Tangerine Travels Syndrome", where they began to only show super expensive places and then broke up and their canal se murio. Amor siempre.
Gotta say the first one but they were all beautiful! There must be some amazing interior design and furnishing resources there?? Also so cool about the library
Alfonzo is wonderful!
House #3
All the houses were amazing! However, the library’s community activities and involvement…wow!!! Thanks for sharing!
I've owned a home in Merida for almost 7 years now. It's always great to see examples of how other people used space. And I now have some gardening ideas!
Wow the wall hide all the beauty. Amazing
When I first got here I went to MEL and went on a tour but since Covid haven't been back. Can't wait to start going again and meeting some of you cool folks! 💕
last one was AMAZING!
Great video. Alfonso's English is amazing.
Wonderful. Especially #1 and the pool in #2! Stunning esthetic.
Ok I had no idea how dope the MEL was!!!
I love the blue and white colors
Those homes were BEYOND. It's too hard to pick my favorite, but if you twisted my arm, I'd say the last home... the bold choices in design and color and the pool/garden area was dreamy. WOW.
Ooooooo…my fav was the last one…OMG‼️❤️🇲🇽 Fun video guys 💃🏻
I loved them all but think the third was my favorite.
The third was my best
LOVE the shower in #1 with the garden outside the window. Oh the secrets of "what's behind the walls" in Mexico. The way Alfonso calls the children "the tiny members" was so cute. And his English is excellent. The MEL is an excellent resource - Anne
Hi guys
I love the heart ❤️ of this library and the manGer is so sweet and well intentioned. Just a shout out to him, the library and both of you from your Q-brother.
Its early December boys: Go experience Christmas in San Miguel de Allende !
Cheers
Lane
#2 was my favorite. Very livable and beautiful art!
I liked the first home but they are all beautiful🤩 This library is awesome for the community. I would be so busy! It would be a great place to volunteer and give of your gifts.
In Merida now.......nice!!!
Amazing content! Such a reach beautiful city! Thank you for showing it 😊
WoW beautiful homes !
This was a great tour. All three houses were amazing. I have to say that house number one was my favorite because of the transformation that took place. Happy New Year:)
Have I said thank you enough, I love your videos 💖💖💖🎉🎉🎉
You're so welcome - thanks for all the love!
There is no way that the last house was your favorite, so busy! so much stuff
haha you're right, but that gaaaarden though 😂
Love the floors
so nice guys !!thank you!!!
This was SO cool!! I’m going to see if Puerto Vallarta has something like this that’s help bring community to visitors and locals alike. Great tour! My favorite would probably have to be the last one just for the garden!!
Oh hopefully they do! And wasn't that garden MAGICAL?!
Puerto Vallarta has home tours through the International Friendship Club.
@@peggychristensen4819 oh awesome!
Is there an English library similar to this in Vallarta?
Sounds very interesting and there is something for everyone
I loved the 2nd home. Gorgeous and perfect for entertaining!
Wow! Que bonito
How can you choose between 3 paradise homes? I love #2's pool, #1's decor, and #3's garden.
Fabulous content this week! Thank you and Happy New Year.💖
Totally agree 👍
I liked all !!!!!
I liked the first one but that courtyard area of the last one was spectacular!
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! I want to move to Mexico too!💕
❤️🇲🇽❤️
Those houses are unbelievable! Thanks for sharing. It’s so interesting walking down the streets there, you see long walls of different colours and big front doors, but behind those doors is a little wonderland sometimes. All of the houses were great. I think #2 interior, #3 exterior. And omg! All those amazing things the library offers. How cool!
Absolutely love this profile of the MEL. Makes me even more eager to live in Merida!
Muy interesante !!!
Very beautiful houses, thanks for taking us along!
And the library guy is very camera natural.
Thanks for all the tips Alfonso 😊
Ahhhh the door! I remember, seems like years now 😂
Thank you for this awesom video. That library sounds like a great resource.
Second house is the best
Fabulous video! Great services by MEL
All 3 homes were beautiful. My favorite was #3!!
Not sure where to post this, but THANK YOU! We are going to be spending several months in Merida and i have two questions that i hope you can answer.
1 - Do you recommend a gym?
2- Are there public swimming pools? A “gay” pool would be ideal 😀
Thanks so much!
Hey Shawn! You’re so welcome but we’re going to fail you on your two questions - we don’t go to a gym or pool in Merida, so we don’t have any recs for you! Sorry!
This was one of my favorite episodes. Number three was my favorite home, but they were all lovely. I wish I was a minimalist, but no matter how hard I try I revert right back into maximalist. Thank you for all you do.
Haha don’t fight it then! ❤️❤️❤️
@@TravelWTravis Can you give me the email address to the library so I can volunteer please?
All of them are beautiful in different ways. #1 would be my choice in interior style. #2 & #3 exterior and pools and garden are beautiful!
Love them all but third house my favourite
I liked all the homes. Each home has its own vibe. It is very difficult to choose just one.
I was more impressed with the library. It is awesome! I wish MEL were in my community. In fact, my city council members should visit MEL in order to create the same type of library in my hometown.
Happy new year! I look forward to spending another year with you.
All three houses were beautiful. But my favorite was the third one.
I just missed you guys. My house is DIRECTLY across from the Merida English Library!
Oh no! But what a great spot to live!!
All beautiful homes! I love the color and gardens! Incredible!
Great content! Our first trip to Merida is next week and we've signed up for this tour. Can't wait to see these homes in person.
Ah enjoy!!
Beautiful homes. First house was my favorite though they all had incredible charm. And it was great to see the before photos of that first home. Would've loved to have known the cost to purchase the home and then the cost to renovate.
Every time you visit a new place in MX I think I’d like to live there and then you go back to Merida and I’m sold all over again! I would love to be a part of that amazing library community! Happy New Year!!
haha that's exactly how we feel!
Those homes are beautiful, I loved all of them, I think the 3rd one takes the prize, the garden/pool area is a winner. Great tour guys. Hope you have a great 2022
I want one!!!
I love these tours ..have fun
Liked the first one best! I will check out the studio next time we are in Merida. Does Betsey have an IG page? Also, we love following you and so appreciate regular updates from Merida. We have a home on Calle 57 near Mejorada Park. We cannot wait to re-locate from Vancouver, Canada as soon as our smallest human is all grown up.
Sorry - we couldn't find her on IG! But maybe someone at the library knows - they're super friendly if you want to message them and ask! ❤️❤️❤️
That is such an amazing library, makes me want to move there! I will visit in a month, thank you for sharing!
Hi guys! OH MY GOD! I loved the 1st house and I gasped at the monumental beauty of the 3rd house! I don't mind being a permanent guest at the last house! 😂
Haha right?!
@@TravelWTravis 😂😂😂
Thanks guys, great info. Happy New Year 🎆.
Hi Cafeiños!
I love the third house… the garden and the colorful interior are wonderful.
¡Feliz Año Nuevo Cafeiños! Have a wonderful time celebrating the new year.
Remember, if you drive don’t drink and if you drink give me a phone call… I’m always ready to party.
Be safe and stay healthy!
hahah feliz año nuevo to you, too Tony!!
love your content
I have got to meet you guys...I've been here for 6 months and just moved into my newest home here. I have to meet you
The library sounds great. All three houses were great! Will you be attending other library events? How about the language exchange?
GREAT info
Did the library guy Alfonso do that in just a couple takes? He is so perfect for the camera!
Yes - that’s what we said!
Wow, what an impressive library. Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year boys! Overall, for design, garden, I'm going with house #1
Happy New Year to you, too!! And yes, isn't the library such a wonderful resource? ❤️📚
Ok I sub...this one done it. Nice video
Haha welcome!
Loving your videos. My wife and I would love your opinion on where you would recommend for an investment airbnb, Centro or the modern North? We love Centro, but curious your thoughts. Thanks.
Such a good question and we talk about this all the time. We think for short term visitors, Centro is obviously appealing as there are so many walkable things to see/do/eat.
However, for longer-term digital nomads and people who are looking for monthly stays (where AirBnb seems to be heading), the North is super appealing because you can get higher-end, new condos/townhomes which if you styled properly would be HIGHLY attractive to people who are coming to stay in Merida for a couple months to work and use as a home base, especially if you got in a building with amenities like a pool/gym/etc.
Soooo this probably doesn't answer your question and if we were buying today, we're truly not sure which we'd pick (although we'd lean towards the North as the development is exploding and there are just so many opportunities), but hopefully that's helpful!
Good luck with your search!
@@TravelWTravis super helpful! Some good food for thought. I also like the idea of mid/longer term tenant than lots of short stays.
The second one
The homes were amazing! In order to participate in any library activities, you must be vaxed? Is that the way in most of the public spaces in Merida?
Not the restaurants (that we know of), but seems like more and more events are requiring it.
Wow... They're requesting vax in Mexico now?? No bueno! 😪
Hi,
Thanks for your video. You mentioned that you need vaccination card , I heard that in Mexico there is no mandate or restrictions for vaccine. Is that right? Could you please explain about it🙏
There aren’t any federal mandates (yet), but there are state and local mandates across the country. Merida doesn’t have a mandate, but businesses are free to require whatever they’d like of their customers, and the library asks all participants to be vaccinated.
a friend of mine is thinking about moving to Merida from Texas, are vaccine pasports being implemented there?? he wont lije that being from Texas, as they are fully open.
I prefer houses that blend in & look common placed on the outside but inside they’re spectacular. IMO heavily investing in curb appeal is another way to keep up with the Jonses. (Aside from maintenance related work) People live indoors that’s where they should invest their funds. Invest in your convenience, preferences, needs, customize your living space to make it your personal oasis. 💕 controversial opinion I know. 🤷🏻♀️ All these homes are lovely that was a treat. Thanks for sharing
Hey guys! I’m living in Montana but am considering moving to Merida! (Born in riverside). I watched your video on the monte neighborhoods and was hoping you could give me a list of all neighborhoods that you think would be good for ex pats. Any help is appreciated. Thank you
Hey Jay! Because it’s so varied, we’d just recommend planning a trip to visit first so you can check out all the neighborhoods around town to get a feel for yourself (and also see if you can tolerate the heat!). Most foreigners start off in Centro, and then explore the surrounding barrios to see what’s a good fit for them!
What was the process in completing your residency when you returned to Mexico? Who helped you with the Spanish translation at the Mexico immigration office and on their web site? Please let us know. You guys are great. Thanks for the videos.
Not sure if you saw but we made an updated video in Mexico: th-cam.com/video/ZcPPU87kPAY/w-d-xo.html
OH man, these are real Houses I would love to own, lol
Us too!
I am torn into the Second and Third house, only way to decide would be spending a month in each, lol.
David, I love your blush colored hoodie. Is it new? Where to buy?
Haha thanks so much! I think it’s from Burlington, but a while ago!
Please guys make a blog about of show drones this 5 juanary 2022 in "el remate paseo de Montejo" at 8:00 PM
Oh wow - we’ll try!
I want to know Merida
Speaking of first place you stayed, where would you recommend to use as a lodging base to investigate Merida for a week? Looking for $60 per night average, or so. Walking, proximity to restaurants, overview of expat options (tengo pinche gringo guey espanol de calle).
We'd definitely recommend Centro if you're new to Merida and looking to explore!
@@TravelWTravis Thanks, guys. We have a good looking hotel in centro booked for the first few days. I also think doing an AirBnB up in your area would be good, to see the realities of life for longer term. In practice, we would probably rent a house like yours. Might end up with a small motorcycle. We'll ping you guys when we aer in town (2/11-21) and see if you want to say Hello.🌮🍻
Spanish heritage
Happy to see the library but my main goal is to learn to read Spanish so I can easily read all my trashy romance novels.
😂😂😂
Does the English library offer Spanish lessons for gringos. :)
They have a language exchange program where you can practice your Spanish, but not sure about a full lesson. Reach out and ask them though!
Do you happen to know the company Betsy used to redo the house, from interior design to architecture to everything.?!
Yep - www.biomiotaller.com (Maya Ruz is the architect/designer's name!)
Awesome thank you!!! My dream is to buy in Merida. I’m there this Thursday to visit once again.
@@TravelWTravis Maya Ruz is her name, actually the granddaughter of Alberto Ruz Lhuillier, the archaeologist who discovered Pakal’s tomb in Palenque in the ‘50’s.
@@cristinabaker9597 Ah yes, sorry - that was a typo!
1
What would houses like these cost in Merida?
They didn't share their prices, but there are definitely gems to be found down in Centro!
First one
We like house #1 the best, but the pool from #3. What makes no sense is the amount of staircases without banisters.
Hahah that’s a great observation!
That library is the sht.
Haha right?!
`you offered a course in assiting person in the move to another country would you please send me the address for that page
Sure! It’s bit.ly/ConnectedExpats
I believe you have to show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative C test.