People say Mexico is dangerous but this week I had a taxi driver say "how can you have kids in the USA when almost everybody is a pedofile". Misconceptions go both ways.
there is a new sheriff in town, in the USA and he is rounding up the pedos, hollyweirds (pro pedo propagandists) and regressive leftist (pedo-enablers).
Norma Bardwell Ohhhh!!!! You make a good point maybe he was driving if she’s still in recovery. Regardless I thought it was so funny and everyone in the comments was also going crazy hahaha.
I thought Maddie said she always drives since the Prius is in her name and not Jordan's, so they wanted her to do to play it safe if they ever got pulled over.
Here's what we all thought we knew about Jordan [ thus far ] : 1) He is a member of the 'Lesser-Spotted Drivers Club' ; 2) He is [ self-confessed, in these parts ] decidedly well-endowed [ err... ] 'downstairs'. Have I missed anything else..?
Thank you for being genuine. I've watched just about everything you've made and appreciate your honesty. There are other young couples living in Mexico (with TH-cam channels) who used to be genuine but are now more focused on gimmicks and selling their crap that they lost me as a viewer several months ago. Thank you again for being real.
Thank you for the compliment! That really means a lot to us. We never want having a TH-cam channel to change us as people and both of us value honesty and authenticity. 🧡
yes, please, please please do a video all about "what to expect when driving" in Mexico! Outstanding work on this video (and part 2), as always! Happy and safe travels!
Hi Maddy and Jordan I've been watching your captivating video's for over a year, It's the last thing I watch before I go to bed because they are so intriguing I'm up longer at nights then planned lol. I have enjoyed your many travels, the delectable foods, the language challenge you've achieved, waterfalls, beaches etc. I was blown away with your trip to the zoo & Mexico City. I'm realizing that Mexico is a far richer Country then I thought and the off the grid areas are more authentic as how I've always thought of Mexico to be. Keep up the good work. I'm becoming quit educated at age 71 because of you two :-) Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!
You two have done it again...great video and information. I've lived in Mexico for 29yrs. and you have come up with most of the 'hints' and observations I too have made while living in Mexico. You are both very likable and I love your videos. Bravo!
Hello guys. I’m 68 now and recently retired watching you guys is a breath of fresh air you guys are special people you have the courage to do things outside of the box I hope and pray that your Travels remain safe and happy
I have seen all your videos and this is the first time Jordan is driving! The hair cut really suits him too. You always give great information and I'm sure this helps so many people. Keep up the good work!
My wife and I recently traveled to Playa Del Carmen and we watched almost all your videos in preparation! We stayed in a local area in an Air BnB and really enjoyed it. We even got to visit other places like Tulum and Puerto Morelos. Really appreciate the effort you guys put in to explain things in an easy to understand way. Thanks and congrats on the 100k+ subscribers. You deserve it!
Guys just a quick tip, in spanish the letter "u" don´t sound just if is after a "g" or a "q" so you should say like "pesqero", the only time the "u" sounds after a "q" or a "g" is When the letter u looks like this " ü "
I humbly advice that you do not do that, since it would be too similar to the public outcry "nos faltan 43" for the students killed by the military and the police and the narcos (#teamwork) in ayotzinapa, a sad chapter in recent history... You could get some people mad since the case is still unsolved...
@@themotomotion you're wrong friend they are not 43,they're was 44,because the 43 you're claiming kill 1 civilians than it was working at the GAS station remember?other thing than you guy forget,they're was destroying everything they seem were they pass,stealing,they don't loose his life in a classroom
Time to wake up and get out of bed. Tangerine Travels video shows up in my feed. Time to stay in bed and watch! Congratulations on 100k subscribers, you'll be at 1m before you know it.
I'm so glad to see you guys back in the Yucatan. BTW, I loved that little zoom edit at 7:50, among other little subtle things I spotted. Those are the things that set your channel apart. Lots of familiar struggles as well. Enjoy the season and stay in touch.
Hey now, i just found you guys 5 days ago and I've totally been hooked on ur videos..love you guys and totally watch the whole thing...keep up the great content..and you guys are the cutest couple ever!
Heather Collier I couldn’t agree more! I love Maddie & Jordan. & the Tangerine Travels site.. they are by far my favorite You tubers! I love them and all their videos.. way to go on your video’s❣️
Great video!I am Mexican, and I love watching your Mexico adventures with my fiance. I think I have almost convinced him to run away with me to gudalajara. So yeah thank you! 😄
My struggle in PM was remembering they didn't have plastic bags. I think I bought about 100 of those fabric bags and always left them in the car or at the airbnb...... they got ice all locked up! There is a process to getting ice. How about left turns from the far right lane in Puerto Vallarta? Dialing Mexico numbers from a US phone. It took me 10 minutes to figure out how to dial I wanna pizza. PS- glad to see the PM beach shots showing the beach so clean. You should do some more videos and mention the beach since it gets a bad rep. You should also do a video in a grocery store bakery. Pastries in Mexico are magical and trying to figure out what to do is a little funny/crazy with getting the pan etc. I luv mexico.
You guys are awesome for this beautiful 60 year old grandma from Texas looking forward to migrating to Mexico next year. You both have done so much for me to decide my next adventure/ move. Mattie you look wonderful and healthy.✌🙋
One of your best vids yet! Especially about the eggs! My wife and I just looked at each other and laughed! I have asked chefs, wait staff, Spanish teachers and everyone in-between and I too get a new answer ever day. I just use Huevos sober medio. Thanks for the great laugh!
What you call overeasy can be "Huevos volteados", which means they fry the egg and then they flip it to cook the second side for a few seconds to not have raw parts but still have the yolk liquid. Not everyone will understand if you ask for "huevos volteados". In my experience, places like Sanborns and Toks get it right, but most little kitchens always overcook the eggs if you ask that.
What a hysterically funny story Jordan told about not knowing how to explain how much gas you wanted to buy at the gas station (fill 'er up?). I haven't laughed that hard in ages!!! You are a fountain of knowledge. Have you thought about doing consulting for Americans wanting to settle in Mexico who don't have a good grasp of the language? I bet you'd have takers if you started doing that.
You guys are so cute. I've learned so much about what to expect while researching moving countries. I'm Canadian though. But I'm an introvert and have a bad stomach as well and all the issues I was worried about you've covered. Thank you. also, Jordan seems to be getting so much more comfortable talking into the camera. You guys are awesome. It's making this can quarantine a little more fun. Happy I found your videos. You two are just adorable. Stay safe.
Hey guys. I love your channel in general but this video is really fantastic. We will be visiting (and maybe living eventually) and these videos are so informative. Thanks so much!
Congratulations on your play button 🧡 my boyfriends mom lives in Mexico and we're visiting next month, I've been binge watching all your videos. You two are great, thank you for your hard work!
Yes, I drive a LOT in Mexico and it's sometimes hard to understand the "three lane highway" where cars going both directions yeild to the curb so a car can pass in the middle of the road making a 2 way into a 3 lane highway (if they have shoulders and most roads don't). Well, the main highways are paved, but most side secondary road may be gravel or dirt roads.
I've really been enjoying your videos and have learned so much! I'm making my first exploratory trip to Ajijic, arriving on May 30th. You guys have been a great help. Thanks for your work!
Hiiii. Think I saw y’all earlier.... a while back but then no more. This video popped up just as a recommendation. I was subscribed. Oh. Well glad to see y’all are doing ok. I’ll be watching !!! 🥰
I always have enjoyed you both & started watching you in February, when you 1st went to Mexico. I fell in love with all 3 of you! Loved seeing Laska! Enjoyed your video & tips.
Do you know that you can use the OXXO for Amazon purchases? IT'S AWESOME! 😍👍 You can pay Amazon purchases in cash in an OXXO and get them to send your package to an OXXO like a PO BOX! 😍😍😍. Even as a Mexican I have struggled with the mail service and hated not being able to get packages sent home... cause I'm not there all the time! 😅
You also transfer money into bank accounts there as well as pay for any mercadolibre purchases there as well. Only costs a couple of pesos. To do either.
Hey guys, I’m Mexican and I have been living in Asia for 6 years already. I would say that the best advice to know about scams, how to avoid them and many other tips is to try to make friends with local people in the place you are living in as they will share with you the best way of doing the things you want to do: where to fill up the gas tank, where to go see a doctor, what food to eat, etc. That’s the way most of the people do it here. I’m from Mexico City by the way. Good luck with your adventures!
Love you guys videos! You guys are awesome! I plan on going to puerto morelos again. last time I went it was full of seaweed but it looks so pretty right now on your video
23:57 It depends what you have to pay and what state you are. Most of services in CDMX can be paid only and in the backside of the bill it tells where you can pay it. For in case you lose or the bill doesn't arrive you can use an older bill with the same account number. Most of services have lax rules if you don't pay for a month (depending on the amount), you won't be out of service (except celphones), they can give another month for you to get up to date with your bills. 28:00 Is it the fist time Jordan is driving the Tangerine?
Really enjoy your videos they are clean and no wasted airtime. Great information for someone like me who plans to visit the area where you live and all the other cities you've visited as well. I did subscribe and I really like the way you to speak your spanish with confidence and no hesitation or um's. Great job keep up the great work.
29:29 I asked my mexican friends how they find the exact address, because there are no numbers on the buildings or you can't find it on google maps. They say, you just ask the neighbors lol
It's pretty easy, just follow this: 1. Numbers increase from the centre of the town out, so if you're looking for a 2000, is going to be at the end of the street. 2. Each block increase 100, e.g. this block is 300, next block 400, and the block behind 200. 3. One side of the street are even numbers and the other side are odd. E.g. You are looking for 624 and you see a house with 203, your place is on the other side of the street, it is four blocks away and is going to be the 13th house from the corner.
Hey tangerines, I live in Saltillo I,'m 61 years old and I can tell you for real, 10% is the standard tip for standard service. If you ever get extraordinary service You may want to tip a little bit extra. Aldo, absolutelly, sunny side up is huevos estrellados. Anything else is pretty much how you want your huevos estrellados cooked. Hope this helps. Also, btw, you may want to try huevos divorciados, which are two huevos estrellados on the same plate, one with red sauce and the otherone with salsa verde. God bless
“Huevos Estrellados, bieeeeeeen tiernitos”, but you gotta stress the “bieeeeeeen”, and make sure the server writes that down...I even tell them “escriba ahí que bien tiernitos”, it is a struggle for us Mexican too.
I love the fact that fresh fruit and/or fresh squeezed juice is usually served with breakfast in Mexico. I normally cook a late breakfast at our condo now so we only eat out for late lunch or early dinner (which is extremely affordable) but I sometimes forget to buy fruit and I don't have a juicer yet so I miss breakfasts out! My funniest struggle was finding laundry soap! I was apparently looking in the wrong area of MEGA and mistakenly bought stain remover. I normally use Myers natural products in the U.S. and have yet to find any equivalent in Mexico. So far all I see is foca, persil or tide. Still, all in all, it's all worth it as in time I will figure things out and Mexico has done wonders for lowering my high blood pressure and stress. BTW: Our electric and water bills offer automatic pay options from our bank account. Mail in Mexico is slow, like by weeks or months sometimes, I will encourage my family and friends to just wait for a visit and we can exchange birthday or other gifts in person instead. (Chances are it's actually quicker anyway) Embrace the challenges my friends, it's all a learning experience!
I can't count the number of times I laughed out loud watching the two of you! Especially the struggle parts, you handled everything with wit and humor! I am looking for someplace peaceful, green with swimming neat by to retire to. Was Thailand only, now Mexico is looking better. TY
Really well done guys! I was just in Huatulco in December and the Oxxo did not take my Canadian Visa...what??? Bit it did take my Canadian Mastercard. Weird. I leaned on the local Facebook group to help me through challenges (also in Roatan which I have just returned) Maddy you are looking well and I appreciate the new more discrete clothing choice. I did follow your health journey and was impressed by your extensive and honest coverage. I had one bad experience with doctor fee gouging (“gringo price”) and two fabulous experiences with doctors attached to a pharmacy.
I put some support in your paypal tip jar! Really got a lot of great usable info from this vid. Thank you! I visited my first city Queretaro last year. This year I plan on visiting Guadalajara and Mazatlan. Looking for retirement cities. Can't wait.
Wow thank you Laura! What an unexpected surprise :) So glad you got some good deets from our video! (look out for part 2 next week) Hope you love Mazatlan and GDL as much as we did! We're hoping to go back to both in 2020 _fingers crossed!_
There are a lot of people who decide to retire in San Miguel de Allende. It's this little town with amazing landscape. There are a lot of people who speak English, too. In any case, welcome to Mexico. :)
Spent a few days in Puerto 2 weeks ago with my wife. Back for a 3rd visit. Was hoping to run into you guys walking Laska. El Pesquero was recommended and was excellent. Beaches are pristine. Good day at Paradise Beach Club and Unico. We started in Merida and rented a car and drove the toll road 180D. Merida is amazing as well. Can't wait to the return the Yucatan. Keep up the good work. Would be great to cross paths.
I try to pay gas in cash. Once, I paid by credit card, and the attendant took it away, and I noticed he was writing something off my card. Thought is was a little odd, but I didn't think that much of it. The next day, I had a charge on my card for something ordered on the internet. Fortunately, the credit card company reversed the charge for me. --- (Also, unrelated, note that Oxxo is pronounced "ohk so." Remember, "o" in Spanish is always long.)
Tip in restaurants: 10% (18% might be expected for a party of 6 or more). Eggs: “estrellados con la yema blanda”. Gas: pay attention pump screen it’s zeros then ask: For full “lleno por favor”, if not just the amount of pesos you want to add, then tip 5-10 pesos if they checked oils levels and tire pressure. Vitamins: GNC or any supermarket. Cheese: try Panela or Fresco, manchego, Gouda. Driving: use Waze (for short trips I would use Taxi or Uber availability now in many cities). Have fun in Mexico!
26:55 Oxxo allows you to pay for plane or bus tickets and for internet purchases. This is useful for people who don't have bank accounts or prefer to pay cash.
I went to puerto morelos last year for like a day and watching this video makes me want to go back! I can't freaking decide whether i should go to riviera nayarit or riviera maya. Did you guys love riviera nayarit as much as maya?
Hello again. An excellent video. Soooo much good information. It caused me to laugh out loud about the many hurdles that I experience in my Meso-American travels. Does Fed Ex or UPS operate in Mexico?
Fed ex absolutely operates at least in cdmx (so hard for me not to say the df - I show my age). My husband is a driver for them here in the states and last year I was in cdmx visiting and took multiple pictures of fed ex trucks to assure him there were job openings and he could easily transfer! The next time I visited, My Mexican sister (long story, I was an high school exchange student in fortin, Veracruz in 1977) picked up my husband and I from the airport in cdmx and he told me even he, a seasoned "crazy fed ex driver" was not ready for Mexican driving, for sure not in mexico city!! BTW, I spent a few weeks in Quintana Roo that year and there were only a handful of hotels- it was truly nature's paradise then.
Yes, make an entire video on living, shopping, eating, traveling, lodging, money, etc, etc in Mexico. Things have probably changed since I was last there, and I no longer have my Mexican-American BF 🙁, so I need all the help I can get. They used to have old American RR trains you could travel all the way to Mexico City. So cool, but of course, they are no longer. Too bad. They were nice and safe. Thanks for the videos.
Very interesting to listen to all of these learning points as I would call them. Some probably more frustrating but I think it is really #20 that is a big deal for many people as it has become so common to hear it everywhere and then when you get scammed it further feeds into it. Unfortunately getting scammed with payment/ money / shopping etc does happen a lot and it becomes hard to trust people..
So, one of the new things you can do at Oxxo is that you can actually have stuff from Amazon Mexico delivered there. Just in case you won't be home to receive a package they can drop it off there for you, Oxxo charges a fee of course but you can go pick it up later. Yet another "convenience" or the convenience store.
Yes I agree every time I go to Guadalajara it is a struggle to drive in my beautiful city but horrible driving habits... still love the city ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ so since you guys lived in Ajijic also what is different in Puerto Morelos ?? Good video and waiting for the next one.😊 Thank you 💕
Right from the start of this video, I knew I was getting hooked into another binge session ! I've walked down that street (Rojo Gomez) so many times from Ojo to all the restaurants in PM. There are so many ex-pats there it is a bit disconcerting at times. Like your wine stop at Chedraui, seems like a lot of friendly gringos enjoying the shade :) Another place my friends and I like is Sazon Jarocho, aka, Red Chairs, on Timon in town. I'll be back as usual in December, hope you're still there through all this current trouble. Hasta !
loving this video - ironically, I have just spent 4 years living in NJ/NY and I can completely relate - the experiences you're having in Mexico (vs the USA) are very similar (except for air-con - there is too much air con) and this is my second time moving as an adult - so 3 continents, 2 hemispheres, 3 different cultures (the other being the EU, Ireland) and the US has been the most interesting/complicated :) i love it but go figure =D
People say Mexico is dangerous but this week I had a taxi driver say "how can you have kids in the USA when almost everybody is a pedofile". Misconceptions go both ways.
right? all the pedos and school shootings.
there is a new sheriff in town, in the USA and he is rounding up the pedos, hollyweirds (pro pedo propagandists) and regressive leftist (pedo-enablers).
@@drx1xym154 hu, you know that most pedos are of religious institutions which are inherently right wing?
Ignorance is always a two-way street.
@@drx1xym154 your sheriff is breaking all the laws. he is worse than no laws.
Wait a second!!! JORDAN IS DRIVING?! This is never before unseen footage. Haha love you guys!!
I was going to comment on this as well
Norma Bardwell Ohhhh!!!! You make a good point maybe he was driving if she’s still in recovery. Regardless I thought it was so funny and everyone in the comments was also going crazy hahaha.
I thought Maddie said she always drives since the Prius is in her name and not Jordan's, so they wanted her to do to play it safe if they ever got pulled over.
Here's what we all thought we knew about Jordan [ thus far ] : 1) He is a member of the 'Lesser-Spotted Drivers Club' ; 2) He is [ self-confessed, in these parts ] decidedly well-endowed [ err... ] 'downstairs'. Have I missed anything else..?
Thank you for being genuine. I've watched just about everything you've made and appreciate your honesty. There are other young couples living in Mexico (with TH-cam channels) who used to be genuine but are now more focused on gimmicks and selling their crap that they lost me as a viewer several months ago. Thank you again for being real.
Thank you for the compliment! That really means a lot to us. We never want having a TH-cam channel to change us as people and both of us value honesty and authenticity. 🧡
You guys are sweet together. Thank you for contributing to bonding our beautiful cultures.
yes, please, please please do a video all about "what to expect when driving" in Mexico! Outstanding work on this video (and part 2), as always! Happy and safe travels!
Why don't you just upload a pic of "eggs-over-easy" on your phone & show it to the server?
This is what I do here in the us when I want something I don't know the name of. Works very well.
Hi Maddy and Jordan I've been watching your captivating video's for over a year, It's the last thing I watch before I go to bed because they are so intriguing I'm up longer at nights then planned lol. I have enjoyed your many travels, the delectable foods, the language challenge you've achieved, waterfalls, beaches etc. I was blown away with your trip to the zoo & Mexico City. I'm realizing that Mexico is a far richer Country then I thought and the off the grid areas are more authentic as how I've always thought of Mexico to be. Keep up the good work. I'm becoming quit educated at age 71 because of you two :-) Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!
You two have done it again...great video and information. I've lived in Mexico for 29yrs. and you have come up with most of
the 'hints' and observations I too have made while living in Mexico. You are both very likable and I love your videos. Bravo!
Congratulations on building your YT community! You provide a fantastic service to everyone! Thank you so much!
And thank you for being a Tangeriney, Ana! :)
Hello guys. I’m 68 now and recently retired watching you guys is a breath of fresh air you guys are special people you have the courage to do things outside of the box I hope and pray that your Travels remain safe and happy
I have seen all your videos and this is the first time Jordan is driving! The hair cut really suits him too. You always give great information and I'm sure this helps so many people. Keep up the good work!
My wife and I recently traveled to Playa Del Carmen and we watched almost all your videos in preparation! We stayed in a local area in an Air BnB and really enjoyed it. We even got to visit other places like Tulum and Puerto Morelos. Really appreciate the effort you guys put in to explain things in an easy to understand way. Thanks and congrats on the 100k+ subscribers. You deserve it!
Guys just a quick tip, in spanish the letter "u" don´t sound just if is after a "g" or a "q" so you should say like "pesqero", the only time the "u" sounds after a "q" or a "g" is When the letter u looks like this " ü "
Back in high school, we called ourselves the “Brü Crü.”
Yes! Growing up in a very hispanic part of Los Angeles, teachers or other white ppl saying “vas-KWez” instead of Vas-Kez” etc. was my pet peeve.
We need a shirt that says "me faltan 100 cabron"
Hahaha sign us up 😂🤣🤣
I humbly advice that you do not do that, since it would be too similar to the public outcry "nos faltan 43" for the students killed by the military and the police and the narcos (#teamwork) in ayotzinapa, a sad chapter in recent history... You could get some people mad since the case is still unsolved...
@@themotomotion you're wrong friend they are not 43,they're was 44,because the 43 you're claiming kill 1 civilians than it was working at the GAS station remember?other thing than you guy forget,they're was destroying everything they seem were they pass,stealing,they don't loose his life in a classroom
I admit, I don't get it.
I'd get it too lmao
Love seeing Laska and always enjoy your videos. I look forward to every one of them!!
Time to wake up and get out of bed.
Tangerine Travels video shows up in my feed.
Time to stay in bed and watch!
Congratulations on 100k subscribers, you'll be at 1m before you know it.
You really rock!!. I had stopped looking. I really missed it I enjoy the smooth tone and way you do your channel.Regards.
I'm so glad to see you guys back in the Yucatan. BTW, I loved that little zoom edit at 7:50, among other little subtle things I spotted. Those are the things that set your channel apart. Lots of familiar struggles as well. Enjoy the season and stay in touch.
Very, very SURPRISED you actually left Jordan drive!!!! He looks happy finally driving for a while.
Keep making these videos, they help us learn so much about Mexico and wherever else you two travel! Love you guys and Laska!❤
Wonderful to see Jordan driving! Great to see Alaska🐾🐾❤!
How are you feeling Matty after your surgery? Enjoy your videos! Have blessed travels! 🌴🌞🌸
Hey now, i just found you guys 5 days ago and I've totally been hooked on ur videos..love you guys and totally watch the whole thing...keep up the great content..and you guys are the cutest couple ever!
Heather Collier I couldn’t agree more! I love Maddie & Jordan. & the Tangerine Travels site.. they are by far my favorite You tubers! I love them and all their videos.. way to go on your video’s❣️
Great video!I am Mexican, and I love watching your Mexico adventures with my fiance. I think I have almost convinced him to run away with me to gudalajara. So yeah thank you! 😄
Glad to see Maddie is doing good. You guys are Amazing!! You deserve 10 time more than 100K subs
Thank you for sharing Laska with us !!
My struggle in PM was remembering they didn't have plastic bags. I think I bought about 100 of those fabric bags and always left them in the car or at the airbnb...... they got ice all locked up! There is a process to getting ice. How about left turns from the far right lane in Puerto Vallarta? Dialing Mexico numbers from a US phone. It took me 10 minutes to figure out how to dial I wanna pizza. PS- glad to see the PM beach shots showing the beach so clean. You should do some more videos and mention the beach since it gets a bad rep. You should also do a video in a grocery store bakery. Pastries in Mexico are magical and trying to figure out what to do is a little funny/crazy with getting the pan etc. I luv mexico.
6:52 I love the guy in the 'combi' saying good bye to the camera. So friendly.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and just as a yearly visitor I really “struggle “ with your last point but more reason to keep coming back.
Maddie, you look a hundred times healthier now than you did on that video from a couple of years ago. So happy you're improving!
You guys are awesome for this beautiful 60 year old grandma from Texas looking forward to migrating to Mexico next year. You both have done so much for me to decide my next adventure/ move. Mattie you look wonderful and healthy.✌🙋
Congratulations on the 100,000 TH-cam subscribers recognition. Much love to you both! You are wonderful people.
Thank you so much!
The "new" Maddie looks just fantastic! And Jordan is his usual studly self! Missed you guys!
One of your best vids yet! Especially about the eggs! My wife and I just looked at each other and laughed! I have asked chefs, wait staff, Spanish teachers and everyone in-between and I too get a new answer ever day. I just use Huevos sober medio. Thanks for the great laugh!
What you call overeasy can be "Huevos volteados", which means they fry the egg and then they flip it to cook the second side for a few seconds to not have raw parts but still have the yolk liquid. Not everyone will understand if you ask for "huevos volteados". In my experience, places like Sanborns and Toks get it right, but most little kitchens always overcook the eggs if you ask that.
Loving you two, sorry three. Easter Sunday here and I'm sick in bed. Thanks for brightening my day.
What a hysterically funny story Jordan told about not knowing how to explain how much gas you wanted to buy at the gas station (fill 'er up?). I haven't laughed that hard in ages!!!
You are a fountain of knowledge. Have you thought about doing consulting for Americans wanting to settle in Mexico who don't have a good grasp of the language? I bet you'd have takers if you started doing that.
You guys are so cute. I've learned so much about what to expect while researching moving countries. I'm Canadian though. But I'm an introvert and have a bad stomach as well and all the issues I was worried about you've covered. Thank you. also, Jordan seems to be getting so much more comfortable talking into the camera. You guys are awesome. It's making this can quarantine a little more fun. Happy I found your videos. You two are just adorable. Stay safe.
Hey guys. I love your channel in general but this video is really fantastic. We will be visiting (and maybe living eventually) and these videos are so informative. Thanks so much!
Love you guys! Thanks for your honesty and insight.
Congratulations on your play button 🧡 my boyfriends mom lives in Mexico and we're visiting next month, I've been binge watching all your videos. You two are great, thank you for your hard work!
In mexico city if they put the locks on your wheels, you can pay the fine in a oxxo and call for them to go and unlock it
Love your comments. Thanks for sharing!
Lived in Merida whilst I worked in a local hospital there for the summer and this has taken me back to all the struggles I had when I first arrived
Yes, I drive a LOT in Mexico and it's sometimes hard to understand the "three lane highway" where cars going both directions yeild to the curb so a car can pass in the middle of the road making a 2 way into a 3 lane highway (if they have shoulders and most roads don't). Well, the main highways are paved, but most side secondary road may be gravel or dirt roads.
I've really been enjoying your videos and have learned so much! I'm making my first exploratory trip to Ajijic, arriving on May 30th. You guys have been a great help. Thanks for your work!
Congrats on your play button! That’s a huge accomplishment.
Belated Congratulations on your 100k subscribers. Love your content 💗
Hiiii. Think I saw y’all earlier.... a while back but then no more. This video popped up just as a recommendation. I was subscribed. Oh. Well glad to see y’all are doing ok. I’ll be watching !!! 🥰
Love you guys your such a cute couple I wish I had traveled at your age You cheer me up on a cold and wet day in the uk 🇬🇧 ❤️
I always have enjoyed you both & started watching you in February, when you 1st went to Mexico. I fell in love with all 3 of you! Loved seeing Laska! Enjoyed your video & tips.
Do you know that you can use the OXXO for Amazon purchases? IT'S AWESOME! 😍👍 You can pay Amazon purchases in cash in an OXXO and get them to send your package to an OXXO like a PO BOX! 😍😍😍. Even as a Mexican I have struggled with the mail service and hated not being able to get packages sent home... cause I'm not there all the time! 😅
How much does OXXO charge to have an Amazon item dropped off and for storage until pickup?
BTW, you can also buy bus and plane tickets in cash, at Oxxo.
You also transfer money into bank accounts there as well as pay for any mercadolibre purchases there as well. Only costs a couple of pesos. To do either.
Mucho gracias for this
i try to use mercado libre and pay at oxxo because i love how theyre so strongly competing against each other.
Today is Valentine’s Day! It is great to see you both so happy. Thanks for the entertainment and information. Congrats on the TH-cam award.
This is good to know when we move to Mexico. Hope to bump into u guys!
Hey guys, I’m Mexican and I have been living in Asia for 6 years already. I would say that the best advice to know about scams, how to avoid them and many other tips is to try to make friends with local people in the place you are living in as they will share with you the best way of doing the things you want to do: where to fill up the gas tank, where to go see a doctor, what food to eat, etc. That’s the way most of the people do it here. I’m from Mexico City by the way. Good luck with your adventures!
Jesús Daniel Romo
Where in Asia?
I used to live in D.F Colonia Juarez district
And Turkey for a while.
Tangerine I know that Mexico is chaotic and crazy, just take a deep breath and go with the flow. Congratulations for your plate!
Love you guys videos! You guys are awesome! I plan on going to puerto morelos again. last time I went it was full of seaweed but it looks so pretty right now on your video
PM's beach has been very clean this winter!
The Laska part was hilarius XD
I'm loving your vlogs. How delightful! I see a months stay in Mexico in the not too distant future.
23:57 It depends what you have to pay and what state you are. Most of services in CDMX can be paid only and in the backside of the bill it tells where you can pay it. For in case you lose or the bill doesn't arrive you can use an older bill with the same account number. Most of services have lax rules if you don't pay for a month (depending on the amount), you won't be out of service (except celphones), they can give another month for you to get up to date with your bills.
28:00 Is it the fist time Jordan is driving the Tangerine?
Congrats on the 100K TH-cam plaque!!! Wow its like so official!!
Really enjoy your videos they are clean and no wasted airtime. Great information for someone like me who plans to visit the area where you live and all the other cities you've visited as well. I did subscribe and I really like the way you to speak your spanish with confidence and no hesitation or um's. Great job keep up the great work.
Awesome video you guys! Love Puerto Morelos! We are headed into Cozumel in a weeks time! Can’t wait to get out of our cold Canadian winter! Lol
Awesome video guys. Wow, your Spanish is awesome and so improved from when you guys first started.😀♥️👌
Ask for huevós estrellados sin moco (no snot) they cook them slightly more with no egg slime.
15 years living in Mexico City.
29:29 I asked my mexican friends how they find the exact address, because there are no numbers on the buildings or you can't find it on google maps. They say, you just ask the neighbors lol
It's pretty easy, just follow this:
1. Numbers increase from the centre of the town out, so if you're looking for a 2000, is going to be at the end of the street.
2. Each block increase 100, e.g. this block is 300, next block 400, and the block behind 200.
3. One side of the street are even numbers and the other side are odd.
E.g. You are looking for 624 and you see a house with 203, your place is on the other side of the street, it is four blocks away and is going to be the 13th house from the corner.
@@jafeth5451 Doesnt sound easy haha
@@MishaElRusito It is I swear, just look for the numbers and you'll notice the pattern :D
😂
Hey tangerines, I live in Saltillo
I,'m 61 years old and I can tell you for real, 10% is the standard tip for standard service. If you ever get extraordinary service You may want to tip a little bit extra.
Aldo, absolutelly, sunny side up is huevos estrellados. Anything else is pretty much how you want your huevos estrellados cooked.
Hope this helps. Also, btw, you may want to try huevos divorciados, which are two huevos estrellados on the same plate, one with red sauce and the otherone with salsa verde. God bless
“Huevos Estrellados, bieeeeeeen tiernitos”, but you gotta stress the “bieeeeeeen”, and make sure the server writes that down...I even tell them “escriba ahí que bien tiernitos”, it is a struggle for us Mexican too.
for paying bills we have apps to do it. And also the bills can be automatically be charged on our bank acounts....
Great vid, congrats on the award. That dinner looked amazing. ❤
You can pay a the water yearly.
And set autopay in electric and cellphone with an app for it
Great video. Buenos dias from Rick & Lori currently in Puerto Morelos. Cheers!
I saw a pic of Doc, Russell.
My family loves that guy.
Btw, Always find a local friend. They know the prices and bad part of towns.
I love the fact that fresh fruit and/or fresh squeezed juice is usually served with breakfast in Mexico. I normally cook a late breakfast at our condo now so we only eat out for late lunch or early dinner (which is extremely affordable) but I sometimes forget to buy fruit and I don't have a juicer yet so I miss breakfasts out! My funniest struggle was finding laundry soap! I was apparently looking in the wrong area of MEGA and mistakenly bought stain remover. I normally use Myers natural products in the U.S. and have yet to find any equivalent in Mexico. So far all I see is foca, persil or tide. Still, all in all, it's all worth it as in time I will figure things out and Mexico has done wonders for lowering my high blood pressure and stress. BTW: Our electric and water bills offer automatic pay options from our bank account. Mail in Mexico is slow, like by weeks or months sometimes, I will encourage my family and friends to just wait for a visit and we can exchange birthday or other gifts in person instead. (Chances are it's actually quicker anyway) Embrace the challenges my friends, it's all a learning experience!
I can't count the number of times I laughed out loud watching the two of you! Especially the struggle parts, you handled everything with wit and humor! I am looking for someplace peaceful, green with swimming neat by to retire to. Was Thailand only, now Mexico is looking better. TY
Really well done guys! I was just in Huatulco in December and the Oxxo did not take my Canadian Visa...what??? Bit it did take my Canadian Mastercard. Weird.
I leaned on the local Facebook group to help me through challenges (also in Roatan which I have just returned)
Maddy you are looking well and I appreciate the new more discrete clothing choice. I did follow your health journey and was impressed by your extensive and honest coverage. I had one bad experience with doctor fee gouging (“gringo price”) and two fabulous experiences with doctors attached to a pharmacy.
I put some support in your paypal tip jar! Really got a lot of great usable info from this vid. Thank you! I visited my first city Queretaro last year. This year I plan on visiting Guadalajara and Mazatlan. Looking for retirement cities. Can't wait.
Wow thank you Laura! What an unexpected surprise :) So glad you got some good deets from our video! (look out for part 2 next week) Hope you love Mazatlan and GDL as much as we did! We're hoping to go back to both in 2020 _fingers crossed!_
There are a lot of people who decide to retire in San Miguel de Allende. It's this little town with amazing landscape. There are a lot of people who speak English, too. In any case, welcome to Mexico. :)
I don't recommend Guadalajara to live but the Pueblo of ajijic chapala it's pretty cute , Mazatlan is nice.
"Retirement cities"... My sweet Lord 🤦♀️
Just stumbled onto a couple of your videos - you two are absolutely adorable! Please don't change. :)
Guys Im from Cancun, living in Merida right now, and you can pay all services online (water, cable, internet, electric bill, etc..)
Spent a few days in Puerto 2 weeks ago with my wife. Back for a 3rd visit. Was hoping to run into you guys walking Laska. El Pesquero was recommended and was excellent. Beaches are pristine. Good day at Paradise Beach Club and Unico. We started in Merida and rented a car and drove the toll road 180D. Merida is amazing as well. Can't wait to the return the Yucatan. Keep up the good work. Would be great to cross paths.
I try to pay gas in cash. Once, I paid by credit card, and the attendant took it away, and I noticed he was writing something off my card. Thought is was a little odd, but I didn't think that much of it. The next day, I had a charge on my card for something ordered on the internet. Fortunately, the credit card company reversed the charge for me. --- (Also, unrelated, note that Oxxo is pronounced "ohk so." Remember, "o" in Spanish is always long.)
Tip in restaurants: 10% (18% might be expected for a party of 6 or more). Eggs: “estrellados con la yema blanda”. Gas: pay attention pump screen it’s zeros then ask: For full “lleno por favor”, if not just the amount of pesos you want to add, then tip 5-10 pesos if they checked oils levels and tire pressure. Vitamins: GNC or any supermarket. Cheese: try Panela or Fresco, manchego, Gouda. Driving: use Waze (for short trips I would use Taxi or Uber availability now in many cities). Have fun in Mexico!
I wanted to tell you that your content is always on point!
So weird seeing Jordan driving 😳
First thing we noticed too! Looks like Maddie is relaxing her policy on that ;) Great vid as always, thank you guys!
Jordan seemed SO happy that you let him drive.
26:55 Oxxo allows you to pay for plane or bus tickets and for internet purchases. This is useful for people who don't have bank accounts or prefer to pay cash.
Thanks for the tip! We didn't know that one :)
@@TangerineTravels You can also pay your phone, SKY bill, add minutes to your TelCel phone, you name it
I went to puerto morelos last year for like a day and watching this video makes me want to go back! I can't freaking decide whether i should go to riviera nayarit or riviera maya. Did you guys love riviera nayarit as much as maya?
Hello again. An excellent video. Soooo much good information. It caused me to laugh out loud about the many hurdles that I experience in my Meso-American travels. Does Fed Ex or UPS operate in Mexico?
Hahah that's awesome!! 😂Yep! I believe they both do. And DHL
Fed ex absolutely operates at least in cdmx (so hard for me not to say the df - I show my age). My husband is a driver for them here in the states and last year I was in cdmx visiting and took multiple pictures of fed ex trucks to assure him there were job openings and he could easily transfer! The next time I visited, My Mexican sister (long story, I was an high school exchange student in fortin, Veracruz in 1977) picked up my husband and I from the airport in cdmx and he told me even he, a seasoned "crazy fed ex driver" was not ready for Mexican driving, for sure not in mexico city!! BTW, I spent a few weeks in Quintana Roo that year and there were only a handful of hotels- it was truly nature's paradise then.
Yes, make an entire video on living, shopping, eating, traveling, lodging, money, etc, etc in Mexico. Things have probably changed since I was last there, and I no longer have my Mexican-American BF 🙁, so I need all the help I can get. They used to have old American RR trains you could travel all the way to Mexico City. So cool, but of course, they are no longer. Too bad. They were nice and safe. Thanks for the videos.
In oxxo you can sent money to a person in other oxxo, they called from oxxo to oxxo
khaaaaaa! de veras?
Like Western Union
You can also send to their phone number.
Hey guys, we are here in Playa del Carmen and really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work and come to Playa for a day at the beach!
Very interesting to listen to all of these learning points as I would call them. Some probably more frustrating but I think it is really #20 that is a big deal for many people as it has become so common to hear it everywhere and then when you get scammed it further feeds into it. Unfortunately getting scammed with payment/ money / shopping etc does happen a lot and it becomes hard to trust people..
With filling up at gas stations the good places will say ceros and that is let you know the pump shows all zeros so they aren’t scamming you.
So, one of the new things you can do at Oxxo is that you can actually have stuff from Amazon Mexico delivered there. Just in case you won't be home to receive a package they can drop it off there for you, Oxxo charges a fee of course but you can go pick it up later. Yet another "convenience" or the convenience store.
I'm glad you finally let him drive.
Just now saw this old episode! I love hearing from Laska!!!
Yes I agree every time I go to Guadalajara it is a struggle to drive in my beautiful city but horrible driving habits... still love the city ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ so since you guys lived in Ajijic also what is different in Puerto Morelos ?? Good video and waiting for the next one.😊 Thank you 💕
Right from the start of this video, I knew I was getting hooked into another binge session ! I've walked down that street (Rojo Gomez) so many times from Ojo to all the restaurants in PM. There are so many ex-pats there it is a bit disconcerting at times. Like your wine stop at Chedraui, seems like a lot of friendly gringos enjoying the shade :) Another place my friends and I like is Sazon Jarocho, aka, Red Chairs, on Timon in town. I'll be back as usual in December, hope you're still there through all this current trouble. Hasta !
Great video very helpful Thank you :) congrats on the youtube award :)
loving this video - ironically, I have just spent 4 years living in NJ/NY and I can completely relate - the experiences you're having in Mexico (vs the USA) are very similar (except for air-con - there is too much air con) and this is my second time moving as an adult - so 3 continents, 2 hemispheres, 3 different cultures (the other being the EU, Ireland) and the US has been the most interesting/complicated :) i love it but go figure =D
In Oxxo you can pay for Amazon and Mercado Libre and also buy bitcoin
I would love to go and take a long trip in Mexico in the near future.