Thank you for your lovely tour of my house! It was so great having you. You are welcome to be my guest (a year from now) when I finish the casita at my own house.
I was excited to recognize the doors over your shoulders. Amy's casa! Another fun thing to do if staying in the area is to tour homes with the English Library during the winter season. The longer the visit, the better. Sooo much to do in Merida.
I wish you would have including your housing costs like you have done in previous cost of travel videos. While I understand that it's a range, it would be helpful to compare/contrast to other locations. Mexico looks awesome. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Hi, Jamie, we did add links that will help you decide what would work best for you. The costs do compare equally to other locations that we visited in Mexico. Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas to you as well!! ❤️😊
I guess I’m curious what you paid for this accommodation. It looks to be @4-5k a month which seems a bit out of your usual budget accommodations. Certainly a nice place though and probably worth the money. If you got a deal or it was free in a exchange for a video I think it’s good to be transparent about that with your viewers since this has always been a budget travel channel.
It's definitely not within our usual budget, but we gave some other options for people on a smaller budget. We did pay to stay and accommodation cost have deffenitly gone up!
I watch your videos because you seem genuine and more or less transparent and I like your travel videos. I watched this video and ended up not comfortable. To me, it just looked like you got a great free (or hugely discounted) house in exchange for advertising on your channel. Which is totally fine, but why not say this? Or if you pay the full price, it's okay to say that, too, I think. You're transparent about every dollar you spend on everything else, so it seems inconsistent and as if you're hiding something. It's your choice, your channel, and I'm only one viewer.
We included a variety of accommodation options in the video, including a link to the accommodation we stayed in. We are always transparent and hope you enjoyed the video!
Hi, Any reason why you didn't mention how much you paid for your 2 accomodations? You share the 2 links but didn't share how much you ACTUALLY paid for them. Please be more transparent.
I enjoyed watching you guys delighting in that gorgeous house. I posted before that Merida seems like a great place to slow travel. Indeed! I’m not sure if you are posting any videos during Christmas week. If not, Happy Holidays wishes to you, your families and friends, as well as the community here. We are celebrating Christmas here in Taiwan…with a little “Charlie Brown” Christmas Tree in our apartment. Cheers!
It’s hot all year around and so dang hot through the summer. It’s the perfect time now. But doesn’t last. Your in retirement destinations home!! I plan to stay at her place! I recognized the home.
You have lucked out on your accommodations in Mexico but I KNOW that there was plenty of research done by Carrie to make this the case. Still there is always an element of uncertainty before you arrive and what the amenities that are included in your place. Well done. It makes such a difference especially for longer stays. I am pleased that Mexico has worked out so well for you, despite being inland for much of the time. Merida looks close enough to the beach to have a beach day as a day trip. Having been to cenotes before and also Chichen Itza they were both worth the money and time. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you both. Cheers!
Brian and Carrie, Excellent and informative video! While you didnt get into specifics, you still provided an excellent overview of Centro Merida's vibe. As a solo male aka "hoboNomad", I seek accommodations that are affordable to local guests. I reason the more money I spend on accommodations, the less money I have for dining and tourism. When I came to Mérida, Yucatán, México this past spring it was because I read that Mérida is the "second safest city in NORTH AMERICA". Quebec, Canada being the safest. In my experience it is very safe. And, that Mérida, Yucatán is HOT! For the first three weeks I was in Centro Merida, the daytime temperature never dropped below 41c/105f. But, it is manageable. Watch what the locals do and adopt it. Besides, Centro Mérida is a nocturnal community. When the sun sets, the socializing begins, and Centro Mérida is vibrant. After three, plus months in Centro Merida, Yucatán, I discovered that there is so much more to Centro Mérida, Yucatán, México than just safety and the formidable Yucatán sun. A LOT MORE!!! Moreover, while Centro Mérida Yucatán has tourism. Primarily, it is Méxican nationals from México City, Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Guadalajara, etc, that vacation in Centro Mérida and Playa Progreso Beach, Yucatán. Honestly, there is such a diversity of food choices and so many choices that the hardest part of My day was choosing where to eat that evening. Last but not least, in my humble opinion, México in general, and Centro Mérida, Yucatán in particular is far more Libertarian than any part of the United States. Inasmuch as their culture is "Live and let live, and MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND STAY OUT OF OURS!" VIVA LA MÉXICO!! YOU HEAR THAT, 'DON THE CON'?!
The pretty street with all the high end restaurants and shops is Calle 47 ☺️ With that said, San Miguel de Allende is a whole city like that, rather than just a block of 2.
Hi Brian & Carrie, I have watched you from the start. I Know you mentioned Safety Wing for health insurance but do you get any type of trip coverage? We are in Mazatlan right now & are contemplating a longer visit throughout Mexico next year. Allianz includes trip coverage with health, insurance but it's costly. Happy travels in 2025 & Merry Christmas.
I stayed at a former Hacienda that had its own cenote. That was pretty nice. It’s a good option if people rent a car. Does your health insurance cover preventive care?
Yes, a car would be great to give you the freedom to explore so much more. Our health insurance we have at home does have preventative care but the travel insurance we cover does not. We used to have Cigna Global and adding on preventative was an option.
Would love to have your view on vaccinations you got for traveling in places like south east Asia and how you protected yourself from mosquito borne diseases like dengue, malaria etc. I'm scared to travel over there because of these issues and would love some peace of mind
When we received our shots, the pharmacist gave us recommendations on what we needed and what was not needed. Malaria and Dengue are only required if you are traveling into jungle territory. We did get our Hep A and B shots.
And if you have BCBS Medicare out of Florida, supplemental, they will cover you for emergency medical expenses, including hospitalization, but not emergency flights back.
Hi guys! Can you share what your staple items you purchase when you arrive? Like food supplies and/or house supplies? Id imagine yours not traveling with your own ketchup/mustard/butter/etc? 😆 Go hawks!💙💚
We get eggs, coffee, olive oil, some kind of meat and if we need salt, we will get that as well. We will hit a farmers market the next day for fruit and veggies. We usually don't get condiments. The Hawks need to get it going!!!
Your not given full cost . Should of included . The accommodation cost. Would of been better. Still a fan. But are you not doing this because accommodation is getting to expensive? And your level of travel. Is getting out of your price range. I travel I have notice the prices of accommodation gone up . Big time. Enjoy your travels 👍
The costs are in the links that we provide. And yes, accommodations are becoming more expensive. We are hoping that it will balance out soon. Thank you for watching!!
Thank you for your lovely tour of my house! It was so great having you. You are welcome to be my guest (a year from now) when I finish the casita at my own house.
It is an amazing place, Amy! 😁
I was excited to recognize the doors over your shoulders. Amy's casa! Another fun thing to do if staying in the area is to tour homes with the English Library during the winter season. The longer the visit, the better. Sooo much to do in Merida.
I second that. Merida feels safe. As a solo female traveler I spent 3 weeks in Merida and not once did I feel unsafe in this city.
I can tell you guys really fell in love with Mexico. You look very happy and relaxed.
Mexico definitely stole our hearts! ❤️
I wish you would have including your housing costs like you have done in previous cost of travel videos. While I understand that it's a range, it would be helpful to compare/contrast to other locations. Mexico looks awesome. Thanks and Merry Christmas.
Hi, Jamie, we did add links that will help you decide what would work best for you. The costs do compare equally to other locations that we visited in Mexico. Thank you for watching and Merry Christmas to you as well!! ❤️😊
@@BrianandCarrie I did a little research and it looks like $990 for a week. Beautiful for sure!
I guess I’m curious what you paid for this accommodation. It looks to be @4-5k a month which seems a bit out of your usual budget accommodations. Certainly a nice place though and probably worth the money. If you got a deal or it was free in a exchange for a video I think it’s good to be transparent about that with your viewers since this has always been a budget travel channel.
It's definitely not within our usual budget, but we gave some other options for people on a smaller budget. We did pay to stay and accommodation cost have deffenitly gone up!
EXCELLENT! This was the video I was waiting to see. So appreciate all the details. Thank you:)
Thank you so much for watching! 😊❤️
Glad you were there and at Amy’s place. I follow her and I was very curious about her house. Thank Kayli! 💗🙏🏽🇵🇷 Merry Christmas and welcome home.
Great no complaining, just enjoy and be thankful that You can take an amazing trip
We are incredibly thankful that we can travel full time and live our dreams together. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! ❤️
I watch your videos because you seem genuine and more or less transparent and I like your travel videos. I watched this video and ended up not comfortable.
To me, it just looked like you got a great free (or hugely discounted) house in exchange for advertising on your channel. Which is totally fine, but why not say this? Or if you pay the full price, it's okay to say that, too, I think. You're transparent about every dollar you spend on everything else, so it seems inconsistent and as if you're hiding something. It's your choice, your channel, and I'm only one viewer.
We included a variety of accommodation options in the video, including a link to the accommodation we stayed in. We are always transparent and hope you enjoyed the video!
Wife and I are considering either Merida or Guadalajara to stay a month. Merida seems like a great time of season to visit .
Hi, Any reason why you didn't mention how much you paid for your 2 accomodations? You share the 2 links but didn't share how much you ACTUALLY paid for them. Please be more transparent.
I enjoyed watching you guys delighting in that gorgeous house. I posted before that Merida seems like a great place to slow travel. Indeed!
I’m not sure if you are posting any videos during Christmas week. If not, Happy Holidays wishes to you, your families and friends, as well as the community here. We are celebrating Christmas here in Taiwan…with a little “Charlie Brown” Christmas Tree in our apartment. Cheers!
It’s hot all year around and so dang hot through the summer. It’s the perfect time now. But doesn’t last. Your in retirement destinations home!! I plan to stay at her place! I recognized the home.
We had a few days in Amys amazing home!! 😊
Beautiful house. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! ❤️
You have lucked out on your accommodations in Mexico but I KNOW that there was plenty of research done by Carrie to make this the case. Still there is always an element of uncertainty before you arrive and what the amenities that are included in your place. Well done. It makes such a difference especially for longer stays. I am pleased that Mexico has worked out so well for you, despite being inland for much of the time. Merida looks close enough to the beach to have a beach day as a day trip. Having been to cenotes before and also Chichen Itza they were both worth the money and time. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you both. Cheers!
We may hit the beaches this spring! Merry Christmas, Robert! 😁
Brian and Carrie,
Excellent and informative video!
While you didnt get into specifics, you still provided an excellent overview of Centro Merida's vibe.
As a solo male aka "hoboNomad", I seek accommodations that are affordable to local guests. I reason the more money I spend on accommodations, the less money I have for dining and tourism.
When I came to Mérida, Yucatán, México this past spring it was because I read that Mérida is the "second safest city in NORTH AMERICA". Quebec, Canada being the safest. In my experience it is very safe.
And, that Mérida, Yucatán is HOT!
For the first three weeks I was in Centro Merida, the daytime temperature never dropped below 41c/105f. But, it is manageable. Watch what the locals do and adopt it.
Besides, Centro Mérida is a nocturnal community. When the sun sets, the socializing begins, and Centro Mérida is vibrant.
After three, plus months in Centro Merida, Yucatán, I discovered that there is so much more to Centro Mérida, Yucatán, México than just safety and the formidable Yucatán sun. A LOT MORE!!!
Moreover, while Centro Mérida Yucatán has tourism. Primarily, it is Méxican nationals from México City, Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Guadalajara, etc, that vacation in Centro Mérida and Playa Progreso Beach, Yucatán.
Honestly, there is such a diversity of food choices and so many choices that the hardest part of My day was choosing where to eat that evening.
Last but not least, in my humble opinion, México in general, and Centro Mérida, Yucatán in particular is far more Libertarian than any part of the United States. Inasmuch as their culture is "Live and let live, and MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND STAY OUT OF OURS!"
VIVA LA MÉXICO!!
YOU HEAR THAT, 'DON THE CON'?!
Thank you, Peter, for your insights. We appreciate you taking the time to write this and for watching the video!!! 😊❤️
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Great vid.
Thank you for watching! 😄
The pretty street with all the high end restaurants and shops is Calle 47 ☺️
With that said, San Miguel de Allende is a whole city like that, rather than just a block of 2.
We had a wonderful time in San Miguel de Allende!
Hi Brian & Carrie, I have watched you from the start. I Know you mentioned Safety Wing for health insurance but do you get any type of trip coverage? We are in Mazatlan right now & are contemplating a longer visit throughout Mexico next year. Allianz includes trip coverage with health, insurance but it's costly. Happy travels in 2025 & Merry Christmas.
Nice! Question: is that home owned by a native of Mexico or an expat? Just curious
An expat...😊
I stayed at a former Hacienda that had its own cenote. That was pretty nice. It’s a good option if people rent a car. Does your health insurance cover preventive care?
Yes, a car would be great to give you the freedom to explore so much more. Our health insurance we have at home does have preventative care but the travel insurance we cover does not. We used to have Cigna Global and adding on preventative was an option.
Would love to have your view on vaccinations you got for traveling in places like south east Asia and how you protected yourself from mosquito borne diseases like dengue, malaria etc. I'm scared to travel over there because of these issues and would love some peace of mind
When we received our shots, the pharmacist gave us recommendations on what we needed and what was not needed. Malaria and Dengue are only required if you are traveling into jungle territory. We did get our Hep A and B shots.
If you need products from home, there is a Walmart in Merida.
The Walmart in Merida is amazing!!
Accomodations seem high. Lots of places in the US have similar prices
Prices for accommodations in Mexico are not as affordable as they used to be no doubt!
WTF, real, live, actual timestamps on a (delightful!) Carrie & Brian vid-Christmas came early this year! 😅
Yes!! We do time stamps when it makes sense!! 🤣 Merry Christmas, John!! 😁
And if you have BCBS Medicare out of Florida, supplemental, they will cover you for emergency medical expenses, including hospitalization, but not emergency flights back.
Hi guys! Can you share what your staple items you purchase when you arrive? Like food supplies and/or house supplies?
Id imagine yours not traveling with your own ketchup/mustard/butter/etc? 😆
Go hawks!💙💚
We get eggs, coffee, olive oil, some kind of meat and if we need salt, we will get that as well. We will hit a farmers market the next day for fruit and veggies. We usually don't get condiments.
The Hawks need to get it going!!!
Great video! Do you think that Mexico will be a place that you go back to? It has a way of stealing your ❤.
Yes, we may be back in the spring!😁
@@BrianandCarrie I love that for you!
That place is gorgeous but unfortunately not in my budget.
Brian and Carrie,
Is that CASA AMY'S property?!
Yes, Peter, it is. 😊
Hi Peter. :)
Your not given full cost . Should of included . The accommodation cost. Would of been better. Still a fan. But are you not doing this because accommodation is getting to expensive? And your level of travel. Is getting out of your price range. I travel I have notice the prices of accommodation gone up . Big time. Enjoy your travels 👍
The costs are in the links that we provide. And yes, accommodations are becoming more expensive. We are hoping that it will balance out soon. Thank you for watching!!