From Unemployed in USA to FUNemployed In San Miguel De Allende, Mexico

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  • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
    @AlmostRetiredinMexico  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The best way to thank me is with a margarita from www.buymeamargarita.com

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk3076 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Another interesting person, someone who makes his own happy place, love it.

  • @rachelhernandez4574
    @rachelhernandez4574 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    When I was young I used to lived in USA and american people treat me very nice. It is the most beutiful thing happend to me living in USA. Now I lived in México but USA is in my heart ❤. So Americans wellcome to México.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      So glad you had a positive experience in the US! It all depends who you interact with. Some Americans are great people. Others are racist jerks.

    • @jklmnoqr
      @jklmnoqr ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @rachelhernandez4574:
      Muy estimada Doña Hernandez,
      Soy norteamericana de los EEUU.(California). Si todo el mundo actuaba como Ud tuviéramos todos la paz y la tranquilidad . Muchísimas gracias por su gran amabilidad y dulces palabras. Ojalá que Ud tenga una vida feliz y que Díos le bendiga con mucha felicidad.🌺🌞🕊️

    • @sallyperrie3007
      @sallyperrie3007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That is so very kind of you, I appreciate it. I’m from California and am thinking of moving to SMA

    • @foxysil52
      @foxysil52 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @almostretiredin..You're very correct..I loved the US, but after trumps election for president our country will be in Autocratic hands😢..he's raised alot of divide, racism. Hatred, it's unbelievable to watch. I miss Mexico 🇲🇽 😢

  • @sisterdiggins
    @sisterdiggins หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This sounds ideal! Creative and vibrant community,all different types of people,and wow!He sure got lucky with that place!It's a dream!

  • @marktsmotivation
    @marktsmotivation 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'm from Baltimore and I loved Geppi's Museum. I'm glad that Michael is enjoying life.

  • @juanmiguelestrada9343
    @juanmiguelestrada9343 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    People don't understand how much your life changes moving to Mexico. Apart from the weather, prices, culture, great gastronomy and friendly people, as soon as you land here you are stress free, you eat, breath, think and live on another level. Makes you realize that where you live isn't really the land of the free, here you are totally free!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true! Thanks for sharing.

    • @sabinoluevano7447
      @sabinoluevano7447 ปีที่แล้ว

      stress free? LOL have you heard about poverty and the cartels? Mexico works for many gringos because they go with money. That Mexico, seen from the eyes of gringos with money, is a beautiful Mexico. But seeing Mexico from the eyes of most Mexicans, it's a little bit more challenging

    • @lancekoz
      @lancekoz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I moved to Mexico and found that there are problems here too, I find your generalization a little simple.

    • @dalcanta
      @dalcanta 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Mexico is magic

    • @franktorres633
      @franktorres633 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      All of your mental illnesses goes away...

  • @kati8359
    @kati8359 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I really want to visit this coffee shop and all the rescued critters

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish I could tell you where it was. I tried finding it on a map after I got back to La Paz and I couldn't find it. It used to be connected to the road, but then someone built a wall along the road and they got disconnected! But it's charming!!

  • @JoeCool-jl6oz
    @JoeCool-jl6oz ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A genuinely happy man who has embraced his new life with gusto. Thank you for bringing these uplifting stories to us.

  • @VanessaNeiditch
    @VanessaNeiditch หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I recently started looking at countries to relocate my family. I live in a VERY expensive area of the USA. The only thing keeping me here right now is $ and my family situation- but- the socioeconomic conditions are declining. Wages are not keeping up with cost of living. It is getting scary at this point. I am a former teacher and emerging visual artist... and San Miguel seems so perfect❤

    • @MexExpatHelpers
      @MexExpatHelpers 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well if you need help I help start the process of applying in the USA and help you all the way to the end in Mexico

  • @guhlobtrekker
    @guhlobtrekker ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Very genuine guy... thanks for your efforts sharing your experience!

  • @CarmenGonzalez-i3o
    @CarmenGonzalez-i3o หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Omg...I would love to meet this man such an inspiration about living the life and starting over. Love the rescue of animals. Meeting locals ,art,and happiness shines through him .

  • @angelainresaleland1982
    @angelainresaleland1982 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Friend of Kat's from WA. Saw her story featured and I subscribed and I'm watching all your TH-cam posting and you totally making me want to move there!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice to meet you Angela! Glad you subscribed. I've got lots of videos for you to binge watch ;-)

  • @derrick8224
    @derrick8224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great story. Thanks for sharing. Hello from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @barbarahallowell2613
    @barbarahallowell2613 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I seriously just love this house 😊❤😊

  • @julesclay8142
    @julesclay8142 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Visited several times. Truly, it is an amazing place.

  • @BetsyGutting
    @BetsyGutting ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Michael has a beautiful spirit -- so uplifting! His home is gorgeous! I'm living in Vallarta and the prices for that quality and space are much higher. I'm curious if San Miguel is still fairly reasonable for housing? A friend visited and she thought overall it was pricier (shops, restaurants, etc.) than Vallarta?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @BetsyGuttin Michael is definitely getting a "above average" deal for San Miguel. And it is on the pricier side when you look at Mexico as a whole. I haven't really compared prices in PV vs SMA, but to me it felt like SMA was less expensive.

  • @RomelAlibudbud
    @RomelAlibudbud ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent episode. Inspiring and motivating. Thanks.

  • @josephdennehey4126
    @josephdennehey4126 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you, gentlemen. I learned and enjoyed your video. Wow, what a nice place to live.

  • @spderman123
    @spderman123 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Dream life always more enjoyable than just money it opens you inner nature

  • @sharonbice4119
    @sharonbice4119 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this interview. I know now that I have to come to San Miguel De Allende! So many other places in MX I want to go but this is going onto the bucket list too!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely! I wanna go back - plus there are many nearby places to explore.

  • @garybarnhart7529
    @garybarnhart7529 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Been there many times years ago, beautiful place and beautiful people. Enjoyed every trip.All the best to you.

  • @davidtice4972
    @davidtice4972 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The United States government gave me a scholarship to go from California to San Miguel Allende to study advanced Spanish, Mexican history, Mexican culture, Mexican music and dance. I stayed with a Mexican family. I also took Salsa lessons at night. I am a Spanish teacher.

    • @rinaelsayed901
      @rinaelsayed901 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      David super interesante tu beca para estudiar en México, y ahora ya todo un profe de español… felicidades!! Y qué tal la historia, fascinante no?
      Cuídate mucho y bendiciones 🐶🐶

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Was this after military service? Thanks for sharing your story!

    • @mariamar2114
      @mariamar2114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mínimo plática un poco de tu experiencia aquí en México..cuáles son los pros y vs ...

    • @mariamar2114
      @mariamar2114 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Habías de hacer un vídeo para que platiques tus vivencias...

    • @davidtice4972
      @davidtice4972 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico
      Muchos años después de el Army. Long time after.

  • @Omeomy
    @Omeomy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this interview, love his energy (caffeine!😄) and enthusiasm! 🙏 thanks

  • @caroltesch2801
    @caroltesch2801 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    this guy can explain anything...best of all is his authenticity...SMA here I come

  • @akbound
    @akbound ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hi we have had a house here since 2011 and have built two others since then. We got into ballroom dancing here in SMA and the second house the lower floor was suppose to be a nice shop for me to play in but it turned into the ballroom with a two bedroom apt above so I had to build the third place so I could have my shop. Michael is right you can get along with just english but you will have a lot more fun if you put forth the effort to learn a little Espanol. I work at it every day for a half hour or so and I have many good friends that are natives here. I ride motorcycles with a group of Mexicans and I am the only gringo in the group. Most of them are working guys and do not speak english but they put up with me anyway. I love the Mexican culture as they are Family, Family and Family. We have been invited to parties and events where we are just about the only gringos there. I just paid my property taxes. The house we had in Oregon sold for 1.2 mil the one we have in centro is worth about the same. Taxes in Oregon were 23K here we paid $700 USD or 13,000 pesos. The smaller house I just finished taxes were $174.00. You can go out and have a couple glasses of wine with your dinner in a nice place and it will cost about $35 dollars for two maybe 45 depending on what you have. The weather, food, living and the people here are great. We love it. But don't come as there are enough gringos here as it is.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing. This is great information for folks looking to move south! Do you know Gary Bennet? He's also involved in the ballroom dance scene in SMA: th-cam.com/video/_JWVMUT8svw/w-d-xo.html

    • @kisary4962
      @kisary4962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You come off as boasting about your 1 million dollar house in Oregon. You had to throw that in, do you bring that up in all your conversations?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @kisary4962 I’m glad he added the price as it helps to understand the difference in property tax. I don’t know where his house was in Oregon, but in Bend or Portland that’s not that expensive of a house. Oregon is starting to experience west coast prices…

    • @kisary4962
      @kisary4962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico And it doesn't come off to you as boasting about how much his house was worth. You must fit right in there with all the Expats bragging about how much their house in the U.S. was sold for and how much they paid for their house in San Miguel. Doesn't that get old after awhile? And then he says other people like him shouldn't do what he did and move there. What a complete Douchebag. I avoid Expats like him like the plague when I'm there in San Miguel.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kisary4962 nope - it doesn’t come off as bragging. He talks about the difference in taxes paid for two similarly priced houses. That’s great info if you own a house in one country and are looking to move to another.
      But if it landed as bragging to you then it landed as bragging to you. It landed as good info yo me.

  • @BearInThePhillipines
    @BearInThePhillipines ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THANK YOU....I needed this

  • @MexicoAdventurer
    @MexicoAdventurer ปีที่แล้ว +10

    San Miguel has an attraction that has brought visitors and residents from all over the world. Even our friends from China! My first time here was in 1989, and I decided to make it home, though im a little out of town. I love to hear success stories of people who lose their jobs and ultimately find happiness. God's blessings are on them.
    (Edited for AutoCorrect failures)

  • @skygirlmarcia3651
    @skygirlmarcia3651 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Michael! Nice to see you the other day.

  • @margaritayavila7455
    @margaritayavila7455 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great choice!!!! I'm in Nayarit and live very comfortable with $750 SS US dollar pension. When I arrived I paid $100 for a bedroom 1 queen bed rent. Shared kitchen and bathroom.
    After 3 years I am all set on my own . I pay rent $140 a month, $100 for utilities and internet. $100 medical and $100 groceries. $100 bus or taxi.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow! That's great. Congrats on finding an affordable place to live! And thanks for sharing.

  • @TheTwoTravelersInMexico
    @TheTwoTravelersInMexico ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice interview. Micheal is a great ambassador for SMA. -Marc

  • @MrGhostshadow10
    @MrGhostshadow10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    soy mexicano viviendo en estados unidos y evisto muchos videos de estado unidenses viviendo en mexico y no puedo comentar en todos los videos, pero en este video puedo decir que me alegra mucho que estas personas tengan una vida en mi pais y sean felices...algun dia regresare a mi pais y estare muy agradecio con estados unidos que me dio la oportunidad de estar aqui...

  • @hivolco151
    @hivolco151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so much for sharing these stories! Very Happy New Year to you and your lovely wife!

  • @kathleenjones8466
    @kathleenjones8466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video- thanks for sharing

  • @joannemberube
    @joannemberube หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this video-so informative-and thoroughly enjoyed this couple! ¡Muchisima gracias!

  • @LatinosOver40
    @LatinosOver40 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've never been to San Miguel de Allende. Looks amazing !!! ... Gracia amigos ..... Javier from Houston, Texas

  • @davidibarrasr3450
    @davidibarrasr3450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can't wait to make it out to sma. Spent years in morelia but looking forward to sma

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Morelia is where the butterflies are, right? I've not been yet, but it's on my list. SMA is a wonderful town.

    • @margaritayavila7455
      @margaritayavila7455 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico Avoid Michoacan please

  • @whitneywho
    @whitneywho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll be in SMA in May-June! I’d love to visit this coffee shop and meet The Man Who Lives On The Couch! 😄

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly, I couldn’t even find the coffee shop on a map or Google Earth. But if you take Michaels photography coarse you could probably convince him to share the location.

  • @martbright
    @martbright ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I love San Miguel! People are so friendly and it’s colorful and so beautiful.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I totally agree!

    • @gehobanilopez4206
      @gehobanilopez4206 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Eso sí, muy bonito, pero solo el centro histórico, no te vayas a las orillas de la ciudad, no es seguro y es polvoriento.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@gehobanilopez4206 Si. Gracias por tu comentario.

  • @goingwalkaboutnow
    @goingwalkaboutnow ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s so funny, we lived in La Paz last year, that’s how I started watching your videos. We are in SMA now too, kismet? Very good interview. We’ll be traveling further south, it will be more then coincidence if we’re in the same place same time again😅. I’ve been doing a vlog , Going Walkabout, different focus from yours however same intent of trying to help folks transition in retirement.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Enjoy mainland Mexico. I wish I was coming back to the mainland soon, but I don't have plans. Next trip will probably be Mazatlan by ferry or flying to Guadalajara. I just subscribed to your channel.

    • @goingwalkaboutnow
      @goingwalkaboutnow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico we will be coming back to La Paz , most likely next year, so far it’s our favorite Mexican city 🤓

  • @NomadicRVLiving
    @NomadicRVLiving 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I will be there next month after QRO and looking forward to checking out SMA. Currently in GDL and I like it, but will see if QRO or SMA is a better fit.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've not yet been to GDL but SMA and QRO are amazing. In my short time there, I think I preferred QRO. Have fun!

    • @CarlosMartinez-kx3ny
      @CarlosMartinez-kx3ny ปีที่แล้ว

      Very welcome to QRO, saludos!

    • @odapty
      @odapty ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too I love gdl and going to see qro and oxhaca

  • @mellayton1946
    @mellayton1946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Livin' large, Mike! Now you are a TH-cam Star! Congrats.

  • @aimelopez6946
    @aimelopez6946 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a lovely and interesting guy!, he must be very fun to hang on!! San Miguel is Beautiful!!!

  • @andrewthacker114
    @andrewthacker114 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very interesting clip. Good story. Mexico City not too far away.

    • @mariamar2114
      @mariamar2114 ปีที่แล้ว

      A 45.minitos del aeropuerto de Guanajuato a México.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes - and there are frequent (very nice) buses. I'll post a video about my ride soon.

  • @ezingles698
    @ezingles698 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why did you not stay longer in MDE? Is your cost of living similuar? Expats in MDE? Same as San Miguel? Thanks

  • @jc8067
    @jc8067 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This man really looks like he is having the amazing life the vast majority can’t live.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Many can’t live this life, but there are many who can live this life but are afraid to make the move.

  • @patriciawright2303
    @patriciawright2303 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New 1st x subscriber and new fan

  • @NinaNina-ry8fn
    @NinaNina-ry8fn ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you dor sharing rhis beautiful video

  • @cristinamz2137
    @cristinamz2137 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That is stunning!

  • @josephsmith961
    @josephsmith961 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    It's a beautiful place, but unfortunately only for very wealthy people. You can find reasonable places in Queretaro, but now with the exchange rates so low, it's no longer budget friendly there either.

    • @reflectionsinthebible3579
      @reflectionsinthebible3579 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks to biden and pelousy and the commies for crashing the economy.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @reflectionsinthebible3579 and that whole war trying to stop the spread of communism. I thought the right didn't like communism. That seems to have changed when Donald became bros with Putin. At least Biden still cares about protecting Democracies.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @josephsmith961 Micheal is paying just $600 per month, which isn't too bad. But I know what you are saying, SMA is much pricier than QRO. And in my short time in these places, I preferred QRO...

    • @josephsmith961
      @josephsmith961 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico Sic him bro!

    • @josephsmith961
      @josephsmith961 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico I moved from Colorado where we were living at 6700 feet and breathing was tough. QRO was up there in altitude too, and I have COPD, so Merida was a better choice for me. It's hotter than 2 rats humping in a wool sock in the summer, but I can still breath without any inhalers. Notice the Trumper deleted his comment hahaha!

  • @JakeRichardsong
    @JakeRichardsong 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He's good ar adapting and going with the flow.

  • @brendaking737
    @brendaking737 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The cat meowing at the beginning is so funny 😁

  • @sefnfot
    @sefnfot 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Which neighborhood has these kinds of housing?

    • @sefnfot
      @sefnfot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      3:45 to 5:50

  • @leongolden7549
    @leongolden7549 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    great story, i love Mexico , considering moving part time, how is the safety their

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most places is Mexico are much much safer than you'd think. I did a video about it here: th-cam.com/video/_dsXykgSk7c/w-d-xo.html

  • @Katy32344
    @Katy32344 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God was looking out for you.

  • @elchapojr6219
    @elchapojr6219 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So many Americans are retiring in Mexico 🇲🇽 San Miguel especially

    • @mariamar2114
      @mariamar2114 ปีที่แล้ว

      No los espantes... Chapo!!!

    • @elchapojr6219
      @elchapojr6219 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariamar2114 va ser la invasión de gringos ni de aquí ni de aya

  • @silviacastillo4733
    @silviacastillo4733 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to Mexico 🇲🇽 you know my house is your house!!!👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤗

  • @healinglifecreative6158
    @healinglifecreative6158 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So I was curious about the timeframes for the residency steps he took and ability to earn money in mexico as someone considering.

  • @Kilinov229
    @Kilinov229 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bienvenido a Mexico! Im born in Mexico been in the states for most of my life and planning on moving back as soon as im able to pull the plug and retire.. (in a few years)

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sounds great. I have a video of a Mexican born American who recently retired back in Mexico: th-cam.com/video/-9_3HrX9ukU/w-d-xo.html

  • @davidtice4972
    @davidtice4972 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the center of town they have el garden or plaza where people meet and talk.

  • @josepelayo2827
    @josepelayo2827 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats really nice

  • @AlexHop1
    @AlexHop1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @jodiekohut9443
    @jodiekohut9443 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m thinking of moving there .I’m Canadian and things are not good here . My only concern is getting my 3 cats there because I made a commitment to them to care for them forever .Thanks for you video, it was very entertaining

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can legally bring in 2 pets per person. If you drive across the border, they don’t really care. Flying is probably more regulated.

  • @VanessaNeiditch
    @VanessaNeiditch หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a question - most of the houses I see in the area are small with very little land. My ultimate goal is to build a life as an artist, and I want some room to have chickens and to garden - what neighborhoods/nearby communities have a bit more room?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know SMA very well, but you can reach out to Michael through his website: smaadventurehound.com/contact/

    • @elmikegeming1766
      @elmikegeming1766 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Las mismas solo buscar un terrenos con poca contrucción y hacerlo tu a tu gusta 😊

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I suggest contacting a real estate agent in SMA to ask about the countryside nearby.

  • @mexipatti
    @mexipatti หลายเดือนก่อน

    You called it a "tiny town"? 175,000 people isn't tiny. I live in a town with under 4,000 people. That is kind of tiny. I'm from the USA, I've been here 20 years, and I just love it. Your home is just beautiful.

  • @dariomendoza191
    @dariomendoza191 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the world nowadays lts like learning to livewith with you Step daughters ,sons its a Brave newworld!! greetings from Usa georgia!!

  • @rcardoosuna6491
    @rcardoosuna6491 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The cat looks like a very nice person.

  • @sherifuntastic
    @sherifuntastic ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this...I am so ready to do my Digital Nomad time there.

  • @amyexner
    @amyexner ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omg…that’s what I’m looking for.
    Planing to move to Mexico this year.

  • @guadalupetoledo9966
    @guadalupetoledo9966 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m going soon to San Cristóbal de las casas, Chiapas , is beautiful too!!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      There are so many beautiful towns in Mexico! I want to explore them all. Enjoy Chiapas!

  • @BellaBikolana
    @BellaBikolana ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was a nice little town.

  • @Tbonner0818
    @Tbonner0818 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heyyy.. aren’t you the guy from LaPaz? I’d recognize that hat anywhere. Cheers!

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup - Kat and I live 6 months a year in La Paz. But I travel around Mexico for a few weeks each summer and shoot interviews.

  • @catirerubio
    @catirerubio ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have a friend who moved there 3 years ago. Rents keep going up, foreigners coming in causing prices of everything to jump. Serious medical care hard to come by, he must return to the US for higher end medical care. The weather is great, people nice but one is still a foreigner and will never be accepted as any thing else.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for sharing. Is he returning to the US because the care isn’t available or because his insurance won’t cover Mexico?
      Some people on Medicare will use local medical system for most things, but return to the US for expensive things.
      But many younger folks without US insurance get amazing care here (at least in the bigger cities.)

  • @Dina52328
    @Dina52328 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t want to be a party pooper but just curious to know something I read in a news article about San Miguel de Allende. Please let me know your opinion. The article mentioned that San Miguel has become so gentrified by the foreigners and ex-pats that the local residents can’t even afford to live there any more. The article mentioned that (mostly) Americans are selling their expensive homes on the west and east coast and paying top dollars for the houses there and making them their own. It went on to say that homes where local people used to live in are bought, then sold by the foreigners at prices that only other foreigners can pay. Locals have no option but to live on the outskirts of San Miguel or go somewhere else.
    This reminds me exactly of what happened in Santa Fe, New Mexico in the 1940’s. However, Santa Fe was not taken over by foreigners but by the art community relocating from other states. The famous American painter Georgia O’Keeffe made Santa Fe her home in 1949; many more artists soon followed. The locals, mostly Pueblo Indians, could not afford to live in their homes anymore due to the high rents and/or property taxes and now live in small communities outside of New Mexico.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gentrification and displacement is an issue in San Miguel. Most of the property owners are still Mexican and benefit significantly from charging higher rent or selling to foreigners. However, any locals who rent instead of own are left behind in this change.
      I’ve been trying to find answers. And I’ll do a video as soon as I can. SMA is also attractive to wealthy Mexicans. Even in a place like SMA, foreigners are still a small part of the population.

  • @juliogonzalez4764
    @juliogonzalez4764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos. Just subscribed. Thinking about early retirement. I've never been to Mexico but am considering San Miguel, Huatulco, or Playa del Carmen.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mexico is worth considering- and those are three great locations (2 of them hot in the summer.) thanks for subscribing!

  • @pacopeso8474
    @pacopeso8474 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I live down the road in Queretaro. Been in Mexico for ten years married to a Latina. I went bankrupt after my divorce in 2012. Found a new life here. Great people I ain't leaving.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congrats on finding your perfect spot. I liked QRO more than SMA, but I didn’t really explore either.

    • @pacopeso8474
      @pacopeso8474 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico
      Turns out QRO is relatively safe from cartels for now. The traffic is crazy. Life is good here in paradise for us retired folks

    • @BearInThePhillipines
      @BearInThePhillipines ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for inspiration report
      Would you suggest fly down first check it out? Can I find a petite girlfriend even if yo hablar pequito espanol?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@BearInThePhillipines Most folks suggest renting an apartment somewhere before buying. But we bought (in La Paz) during our first visit. You never know.
      You wouldn't be the first white guy to find a girlfriend in Mexico - even without speaking Spanish.

    • @aliciafigueroa3445
      @aliciafigueroa3445 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BearInThePhillipines 😂😂😂

  • @GladysAlicea
    @GladysAlicea ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why won’t you tell us where the cafe is? Makes no sense. I live here, and would like to visit..

    • @dantenewyork7380
      @dantenewyork7380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      makes perfect sense ... to those in the know : )

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry! Michael was worried his chair would get overrun. I think they only have 5 chairs in the entire place. And there's not even an entrance on the street. I tried finding it on a map and couldn't. I'm not sure I could find it walking down that street again. Sorry!

    • @tonydanzl
      @tonydanzl ปีที่แล้ว

      😄🤠😆✌️

    • @kisary4962
      @kisary4962 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're right Gladys, I agree with you. Makes very little sense. He could be one of San Miguel's many expat weirdos, so he fits right in.

    • @kisary4962
      @kisary4962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just that tie alone he's wearing makes him seem ridiculous. Sounds like he's boasting and I also have lived in San Miguel and this is exactly why I avoid foreign expats. All he does is boast and boast.

  • @davebaker489
    @davebaker489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    What a "Debbie Downer" (NOT) He seems truly passionate about his new life ... and good for him ... out of Lemons he made Margaritas and Coffee. 👍👍👍🐈🐕‍🦺 P n D

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah! That's a great way to think about it. He really is a happy guy (and he curated a comic book museum!)

  • @anetajohnson8446
    @anetajohnson8446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting, i dont know if you did not want to mention it, but whats your average cost a year to live there, Converting the dollar to M exican cirrency? Would it be more expensive to live by the Ocean?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t think president fes change inland to Oceanside. La Paz is on the ocean and much cheaper than Cabo 2 hours away.
      I’m not good at tracking spending. Sorry!

  • @mwj5368
    @mwj5368 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the very nice first hand experience of living in Mexico! I liked and subscribed. Can you get your monthly Social Security money and live there? If so, is there any technical hurdles one must do to receive your SS while not living in the US?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Great questions. Yes, you can get your SS retirement money abroad (SS disability money is a bit different.) You need to file a form every couple years to confirm you're still alive, etc. I'm hoping to do a video specifically about SS retirement abroad.

    • @mwj5368
      @mwj5368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AlmostRetiredinMexico What if I'm quasi-nomadic and live in one country or city for a while (maybe at times longer than with a tourist visa) then move on? I was disability for a few years but when I turned 65 they sent a letter saying I was no longer so. I found out nothing would change and it didn't and another Senior told me I'm some kind of slightly different status than regular SS. I might not ever return to the US but not sure depending how my going "out of my comfort zone" goes and Medicare won't I'm told cover me abroad. Is that right?

  • @dianezaidlicz5334
    @dianezaidlicz5334 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michael….
    I’m just back home in snowy cold New England after a full month in SanMiguel….
    I saw you class and wanted to get to it…
    But ran out of time!
    I did go to the monarch butterfly’s!!!
    I’d love to have you as a resource…
    My gfriends and I want to get to SanMiguel more frequently!!!
    We’ve stayed near the Centro and this time near Fabrica…..
    Can you reach out for contact???
    You are so resourceful and inspiring….
    Diane Z

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว

      How were the monarchs? I've wanted to see them, but I heard that this year wasn't the best time because of safety in the area (since Chapo's son was arrested.)
      You can reach out the Michael via his website: experiencesma.com/michael-solof-photography

  • @ShauninParadise
    @ShauninParadise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Being busy is good, he knows what’s up! What an interesting interview ❤

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Shaun! I agree -idle minds... something something something...

  • @rafaelramos1485
    @rafaelramos1485 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dear Michael beautiful video this. I am a retired person from Puerto Rico and will like to visit San Miguel de Allende to know the town and live for a while. I also will like to know others states at Mexico ; did you know about a travel guide that can help me move at the best places of Mexico. Does I can phone you at a number. Thanks for your help cordially yours Rafael 🙏🌞🙏

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can reach Michael thru his website: experiencesma.com/michael-solof-photography
      Two travel guide options: www.mexicoforliving.com/ and mexicorelocationguide.com

  • @miriambanda7036
    @miriambanda7036 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very beautiful 😍

  • @owenmcomber2982
    @owenmcomber2982 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking for advice on how to transfer funds from Wise to my Mexican bank?

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hmmm... I thought I'd made a video about that, but I haven't yet. I'll add it to the list. But it's pretty easy. You just need your CLABE number from your Mexican bank and you should just be able to walk right through it in the Wise app.

    • @owenmcomber2982
      @owenmcomber2982 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, looking forward to your video

  • @mysticgold1947
    @mysticgold1947 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Enjoy IT CONGRATULATION this is one of the place better... in 🇲🇽 Mexico. SAN MIGUEL ALLENDE IS GORGEOUS PEACEFUL AND VERY CULTURAL...ITS A DREAM PKACE MEXICAN PEOPLE ARE DOWN TO EARTH PEOPLE AND VERY FRIENDLY 🇲🇽 😀 🎊 CONGRATULATION 🎊 ♥️ 👏 😀 😊 👍 🎊 ♥️ 👏 😀 😊 👍 🎊 ♥️ 👏 😀 😊 👍 🎊 ♥️ 👏 😀

  • @drewgrows7765
    @drewgrows7765 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the address of the coffee shop? I want to become a regular

  • @miriamrivera2225
    @miriamrivera2225 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Michael, I would love to visit you, I too I’m living in the states and looking to relocate to SMA the town the culture just the city looks colorful and serene. Your home is absolutely gorgeous I love it. Your place is inviting . I’m 66 yrs old retired and single I’m currently living in Puerto Rico caring for my elderly mother. When my brothers visit PR I take off on vacation but I only get 7-10 days. I would love to travel to SMA. Give me your thoughts on this . Thank you, Miriam ❤ BTW, we can FaceTime if that is if you like. 😊❤

    • @miriamrivera2225
      @miriamrivera2225 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m a fan of your videos and a new subscriber

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can reach out to Michael through his website: smaadventurehound.com/contact/ Enjoy your 7-10 days in SMA!

  • @ibelieveinjesuschrist8911
    @ibelieveinjesuschrist8911 ปีที่แล้ว

    he still has the same shirt on from the pic in his dream job!! lol yes, keep your clothes looking good and keep wearing them and having a great time in your life

  • @davidwhumke3406
    @davidwhumke3406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This interview was fantastic. Inspiring story and would love to hear more from folks that have stories similar to his.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks David. I have a number of interviews in progress. More stories to come.

  • @palomamorales3781
    @palomamorales3781 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Thank your for giving Mexico the credit and history lesson that Mexico and the USA have work together and have major history together ❤

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said!

    • @MexicoAdventurer
      @MexicoAdventurer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, including my great great great great uncle David Crockett getting killed at the Alamo...

  • @clareomarfran
    @clareomarfran ปีที่แล้ว +4

    True that about being busier in retirement here than working full time in the states. I've also been in SMA for 3 years. In my experience, few store clerks (outside Centro), tradespeople, cabbies, or vendors speak English. Everyone is experienced with gringos, though, so doing business is no problem, and locals are welcoming whether you can converse with them or not.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true! And even if folks don’t not speak Spanish, if they are used to speaking to gringos, they know to slow down and use simple language.

  • @michaelteder
    @michaelteder ปีที่แล้ว +13

    i have to tell you that i had friends who lived in a house in this complex a year ago, and i visited them for a week and had the greatest time in SMA, i'm happy to see you are enjoying it as much as i did!

  • @VanessaNeiditch
    @VanessaNeiditch หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'd like to open an art gallery/teaching space, and sell my art locally and online.... I know a little bit of Spanish un poco lol...

  • @annehollier4632
    @annehollier4632 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much for his home?

  • @enriquetachipana6066
    @enriquetachipana6066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love SMA but lately I heard rents are higher than before but 700 it's not bad but I guess it's a special deal 😉.
    Wonder if I can get a place similar if you know a landlord or trustworthy agent I will appreciate it.

    • @AlmostRetiredinMexico
      @AlmostRetiredinMexico  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think Michael was extra lucky. Most people need to live in a city to be able to connect with people and walk the streets to find good deals. It seems when agents are involved, the places are usually more expensive. So I would suggest renting an Airbnb for a month and search around for a long term place while you are in SMA.

  • @manciniangela3751
    @manciniangela3751 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i want to move there now.

    • @janetpattison8474
      @janetpattison8474 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So does everyone else. But, I read that Organized crime has had a big effect on the area.

    • @soledadmartinez6878
      @soledadmartinez6878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful place I was there last summer so clean and peaceful.

    • @ismaelgonzalez281
      @ismaelgonzalez281 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? I’m from México CDMX .
      I don’t believe you like our country since in the USA you have a lot of things,, more than in México

  • @MsDizdar
    @MsDizdar ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the video! What a beautiful story of finding an opportunity during a setback! Inspiring.

  • @silviamendoza1221
    @silviamendoza1221 ปีที่แล้ว

    excelent on beautíful your house l loved l giving at very good Credit too you here
    on san miguel allende lm from lrapuato GuaNajuato l know is great san migue del allende l loved so mach ❤🤗

  • @zonanorte6563
    @zonanorte6563 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great!!!!!!!!!

  • @longgowhereto
    @longgowhereto ปีที่แล้ว

    What is eyefone?