We quit our jobs, sold everything, and moved to Mexico!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2023
- Hola amigos! Meet Kathleen and Marc, an adventurous young couple who recently made a life-changing decision. Tired of the hectic corporate lifestyle and longing for more quality time with their two young boys, they embarked on a journey that would not only transform their lives but also inspire their children to chase their dreams. Delve into the inspiring story of Kathleen and Marc as they bid farewell to Toronto, Canada, and embarked on an exciting new chapter in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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Thank you for featuring us on your wonderful channel and sharing our story Paul 🙌🏼
It was a pleasure meeting you and we’re absolutely thrilled to watch this ❤️
I think you will inspire a lot of people who are thinking about doing what you’re doing. Felicidades amigos! 🙌 🇲🇽
Great feature on you guys and what you’re all about. 🤙🏽 super good vibras, I think youd really fit in around this area. Lots of young families
@@ShauninParadise Gracias Shaun - hoping we can connect one day and you can show us the area 🤙🏼
I'm super glad this video is made because it gives us another fantastic TH-cam Channel to watch on our date night! 💕
@@JosephHurtsellers thank you so much Joseph 😊
Congratulations on your bold move, my wife Carmen and I and our two youngest kiddos made that bold move from Colorado in 2005 to Playa del Carmen Mexico, we bought a 3 bedroom home 1 kilometer from xcalacoco beach and have never regretted it for one minute, we doubted many times at the beginning but never regretted it… she passed away November of 2018 and left me holding down the fort with our African grey parrot, dogs, and cat… still no regrets, just miss her dearly… may our father in heaven bless y’all abundantly and watch over you and your little ones… 😊👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Very nice! I love grey parrots.
Her name is Ruby and she will be 19 this month and she’ll be around long after I’ve gone to the other side of the vail with Carmen 😊 she says hello a lot in Carmen’s voice, we had read an an article in National Geographic a couple of 2-3 years before Carmen decided 😅to invest in a grey 😁 that they could be telepathic 😮😂 a lot of times I really think it’s true, cause when I’m thinking of Carmen she’ll say hello in Carmen’s voice or she’ll say or react to what I’m thinking 💭 lol 😂
Thanks for responding I truly wish y’all the best, if your ever out this way, as they set here in Mexico… Mi casa es su casa 🏠 🌴
My most sincere condolences, Señor to you and your children.
@@jklmnoqr / thank you for your most kind words, it’s been a learning experience for me in my faith and spiritual growth, in just a few more days ( November 15 ) will be the 5th year of Carmen’s passing and the first year for me with no tears with the happy memories and just more gratefulness, responding from Playa del Carmen Mexico 🇲🇽 👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👋🏼
Kudos guys! I am a fellow former Torontonian. I’ve been making Playa del Carmen home for the past almost 3 years now together with my now 8yo son 🙏 Happy and grateful that I made the move.
Very nice!
Hi
How are you doing schooling
I am Canadian considering moving
Thank you
@@missnice4869 well a lot of people there speak english and kids shouldnt have a problem learning a language
@@missnice4869 Heyy there, I started replying but I think I had a call come through and didn’t finish my response. My son initially went to a private bilingual daycare here and more recently started at a private bilingual elementary school which actually goes all the way to high school. I am happy with both of my choices so far for my son. Within 3 months he was already speaking pretty good Spanish. In case you’re wondering, you can expect to pay 4000-10000 pesos/month for private daycare/school in this area. 10K pesos/month are about the priciest I’ve seen. There are also public schools but I don’t believe they are bilingual.
I’m from Ottawa Canada and I am going to do the same. Congratulations family. You made the right decision
Thank you 😊 my brother has lived in ottawa for over 15 years and my parents just joined him this week.
Congratulations on your adventure. Seems like you planned everything. Your kids are going to learn other language and expose to the beautiful Mexican culture. I was born in Mexico but live in USA. I’m planning to retire in Mexico as well. Best wishes family. Bienvenidos a Mexico 🇲🇽.
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Lived in Mexico since 2018, and don’t regret anything. We live in my husbands hometown, definitely not tourist and I prefer to live this way.
Good for you 🙌
Mexico siempre los recibe con las manos abiertas! sus hijos van a crecer y van a recodar momentos maravillosos en su infancia asi como la mayoría de los que crecimos en Mexico 🥰😍
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We moved 2.5 years ago, no regrets!! Enjoy Mexico
Saludos 🖖
Very smart move......all the best no your new life....Mexico is way better than Canada.....300%
Thanks for sharing! 😃
I totally agree 💯 with that comment, Mexico is a awesome place, Mexican people are family geared. And the food is amazing. ❤️❤️
😂 Yeah cheaper 😜 that's one of the huge reasons why people move to Mexico.
Yes, the Dollar Vigilante can't be wrong.
@@almaguerra9371 - Mexico is better in many more ways--ones that truly count as far as quality of life. Ethiopia is dirt cheap. Don't see people moving there, do you?
It's like listening to our life story . Great job guys. All the best to you all.
Thanks for watching
I love this family. Actually taking the steps to have their lives be what they want. It's inspiring.
Awesome 👏🏼
Gracias Sherry 🙏🏼
Best wishes on your move to Mexico, Jalisco state has some beautiful small towns that you can visit in the area called los altos de Jalisco. I'm of Mexican descent living in the US and would also love to live in Mexico!
I noticed you're were holding a book on Lapu-Lapu, my fiancée lives in Cebu and we went to Lapu-Lapu city and visited a historical site dedicated to the Battle of Mactan and statues of Lapu-Lapu and Magellan.
@@ShanghaiSam1 Thank you - we plan on doing a lot of exploring :) Very good catch, Kathleen is half Pinay. Our oldest sons name is Bastien Bayani and we came up with the name of our youngest "Kali" while reading him this Book since Lapu Lapu practiced Kali.
@Morelifediaries you're welcome! That's great that you're teaching your sons about their Filipino heritage.
Canadians here. We did the same! 2 years ago we sold everything landed in Mexico and then decided to buy a trawler in the USA and cruise it back to Mexico! We now live on our trawler, explore places and are living fully! Love Mexican culture, the food, the lifestyle! Love love! 🇲🇽👍✌️
Let me know if you ever come through La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. I would love to make a video with you guys! info@movingtomexi.co
We would welcome the opportunity to share our story.@@MovingToMexiCo
Very cool. Where are you located?@@chardoneh
Quintana Roo. Emailed you. 😊
I didn't receive the email yet. info@movingtomexi.co (not .com)@@chardoneh
We Bought Outside of Ajijic Mexico in Feb...Best Move we could have ever made..Its so nice..U go out you feel safe. Its clean, people treat you nice. Foods amazing
It’s a beautiful place to live 😃
Toronto is getting down the hill. Way too expensive
I did the same thing three months ago. I moved myself from Montreal to Mexico. This is the best decision i took in my life. I was in Puerto Vallarta in the same neighborhoods cinco de Diciembre last month. I was thinking about moving to Puerta Vallarta but i am.still exploring to make a decision about where to live. I have signed a lease in Merida, but will move to another city in November. Mexico has plenty of choice regarding cities
Exploring different cities and neighborhoods in Mexico is an exciting process, and each place offers its unique charm and opportunities.
@MovingToMexiCo True. There are so many choices, to the point that it can be hard to make a decision
The quality is astonishing! Paul, your ability to capture emotions and quality is truly breathtaking. My knee is bowed to your talent! I very much appreciate what you do 💯💯💯👍
Very nice words Joseph! I appreciate your feedback. Saludos amigo 😃 🙏🏼
Wonderful video. I bought my retirement home in Mérida. It is currently an Air bnb until I am ready to relocate full time. I'm soooo close. Viva!
Very cool! Felicidades 😃
Welcome to Mexico, the state of Jalisco is a pretty state.
Yes it is beautiful.
Good for you guy’s. I believe that was the best move for your family. My wife and I are taking steps to do the same, albeit at a later stage in life as I’m 55. Canada is dying in my opinion, from a tyrannical government to absurd laws. Our freedom is disappearing little by little. Our culture is being dismantled and family unity is disappearing. Mexico is the complete opposite. I’m very happy for you and your family. Have you considered the central highlands of Mexico?
We agree with everything you just said 💯those played a major factor in leaving. We wanted to be near the ocean so we haven’t considered anything else although we’re not saying it’s off the table for our future home. Ideally we would travel inland during the hot summer months.
@@Morelifediaries Cheers and good luck with your new adventure in a beautiful and free country.
Absolutely true!
The government is bringing 500k Indians every year to do the shitty jobs and pay rent and taxes so that the government and the elites can continue living in wealth.
Yessss I did the move from Toronto to Oaxaca Mexico 3 yrs ago is the BEST THING I EVER DID!!!! Definitely try visiting Oaxaca it’s AMAZING without a some of the issues bigger cities in Mexico have☺️
Very cool. Oaxaca is beautiful. Are you living in the city?
Puerto escondido
You would love it
Small town Lat of surfing
Also alot af land
You can buy right by the water
Literally 60 meter from water
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Ohh hicieron la mejor decisión de sus vidas! Very soon we moved too! 💖🏡 🇲🇽👍
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Good for you guys that’s awesome 👏 better quality of life for the kids
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I think living in a place like this is the dream for a lot of people! Including me! Puerto Vallarta is one of the best and the food is amazing! You guys are so smart congratulations!😊
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Smart move. Mexico is in an economic position that everyone is watching. Please share your take in your future videos on the Super peso and the trajectory it’s taking to align Mexico as the best country to be in. Enjoy your adventure.
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Congratulations!!! This will be a great experience for your kids. I can't imagine raising small children in the U.S. or Canada these days...
As you search for a new place, I think that if you negotiate well enough, you will be able to find an apartment for less money per month.
It will be exciting to see where you eventually settle!
Buena suerte.😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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Welcome to Mexico 💚🤍❤️
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welcome to beautiful Mexico
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Wow Que hermosos… 🧟♀️mi tio nos llevo a un Rancho muy chquito y esto fue lo mas Lindo se mi niñes e infancia 🫠🫶😘
Que bueno 😃
God bless this Beautiful family.
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Great story. Congratulations on this huge move and change of lifestyle. We are thinking of retiring in the next 2 - 3 years. We are from So. Calif and are looking in different states. I am trying to convince the wife to move to Mexico. We have found a beautiful small town in baja named Loreto. The lifestyle is made for seniors, the waters are the cleanest and clearest I have ever seen. I like to snorkel and dive. Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place in our hearts also.
Thanks for sharing 😃
Sweet family, I'm happy for them that they're realizing this dream. Their kids will be so much richer and cultured because of this experience. :) I, too, am a member of the Mexican Relocation Guide and hired EXO Consulting to get my consulate appointment here in Wisconsin, and coming up soon in Queretaro to get my canje. I couldn't have done it without assistance. Enjoy Mexico! It's an absolutely amazing, beautiful and magical place. I lived there several years ago and have been trying to get back for awhile. I'm almost there!!! No place is perfect, but I feel safer in Mexico than I do here in the US. Divertido!!! :)
Thanks for sharing!
Will you be moving to Queretaro? I bought a house in Merida (currently air bnb) and I'll be retiring there. I hear great things about Queretaro. Congrats on a great decision.
@@DestinationRetirementI been to Queretaro and plan to go back next month. I just moved to Merida from Canada. I love it
Que tengas buena suerte y que te vaya bien en México.
Muchas gracias 🙏🏼
Gracias 👏🏼
Welcome
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Great quality video Paul. I watch the MLD channel and this was nice to see this lovely young couple filmed rather than filming.
Having made a similar move to Mexico a few years ago, when Canadians became "difficult" to be around, I relate to their journey and wish that I had taken the step when I had a young family! I tried the beach for 6 months but couldn't function mentally with the heat and mosquitoes constantly when outside. The mountains in Mexico are like spring and summer all year round, and I can visit the playa when I can.
I will say one small piece of advice about eating food here in México. I like tacos as much as they do, but there's a couple of things to be concerned about when eating them regularly, or when eating out in Mexico in general. First seed oils, especially heated, especially fried... DYOR.
Second, tortillas, corn... It's good they use their own non GMO corn here in Mexico, but, there are chemicals in corn which deplete the body's ability to absorb nutrients... again DYOR...
And, yes, I know it's the same thing in Canada, but, a lot of restaurants are at least aware of unhealthy processed oils and you can request olive or butter...
Once those bad oils are in your body, they just cause havoc for decades, they're essentially plastic to our bodies...
I'm not trying to be a no it all, on the contrary, I simply care about people and especially kids.
I'm so hoping for their success!!
Thanks for sharing. I understand your sentiment about diet. Where in Mexico did you move to? This time of year is when I start dreaming about mountain living Gracias!
Great story - and it's nice that they're from my hometown.
Thank you Dave! 😃
Awe! Look how young you two look! 😊
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What a great family!
Yes 👏🏼
Great video, best of luck for you guys, I have visited Me'xico and it is a beautiful country, a lot of people are also moving to my beautiful country Colombia 🇨🇴 greetings from USA 🇺🇸
Saludos 👋
What a lovely couple -adventurous , capable , cleancut . I’m interested to follow your journey
Their channel is linked in the description of the video.
If you guys like small town vibe have you visited or tried Ajic on Lake Chapala.Ajic is also in Jalisco,not far from Puerto Vallarta.Also visit San Miguel Alleende .
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Mazatlan has a big Canadian community, a lot that I spoke with said main reason to moving to Mexico was the weather
Mazatlan is a wonderful city.
I mexican and i was living in edmonton , my wife is from mexico too , but my son was born in canada , i am a handy man but i am learning how to make tacos and coming back to sell tacos in Edmonton with my son
That’s a great plan. The world needs more tacos.
Los 3 carnales en Edmonton en Downton venden como locos y la verdad no saben sus tacos tan buenos por el precio que dan
Time to leave Edmonton.
Too cold
Canada has become a Communist country.
Soon we will be for 6 months in chapala
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Wow, moving to Mexico with kids is a challenge. I’m from Mexico but have been living in the US for 40 years. Now that I retired I spend 2-3 months in the summer in my hometown but I can’t stay year round. Best of luck and hope things work out for your family. Mucha suerte 🍀
Thanks for sharing
You stay in the US, I will stay in your country 😅 I just move to Merida. Love it. I don't understand Mexican who live in the US for so long and feel comfortable. I am a US Citizen, and I wish to never live in the US anymore. I am done with this country
Always great stories on your channel. I love all your videos! Thanks for putting in all the work. That family is great inspiration to move to Mexico.
Muchas gracias! Following your dreams is what it’s all about 😃
Thank you so much for bringing us this info!
con mucho gusto
Real great videography to go with a good story. Well done Paul - and thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I had fun filming this one. 🎥 🇲🇽
Hi! Your video popped up in my feed. It brings me joy to see families enjoying the area. I spent the summer there across from that local market. I absolutely loved it so much I came back with family and friends in Dec. As a single woman, I felt very safe. The community was so welcoming. Continue to enjoy!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video and Puerto Vallarta. It is a special place 😃
Congratulations on your new life in Puerto Vallarta! It's one of my favorite places in all of Mexico
It’s a beautiful city!
Thank you 🙏 very helpful video and sweetest family. Much live to all❤
Very nice! Thanks 🙏
Welcome in Puerto Vallarta 🏝🏝🏝🇲🇽🇲🇽
That takes courage, take care . Hope everything is ok
Agreed.
One word: Welcome!!!
Gracias
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you 😊
Bienvenidos a México, encontrarán un hermoso país que les abraza y ofrece una nueva vida. Deseo para uds bendiciones y que pronto se adapten a nueva ciudad, costumbres, comida y gente que les harán sentir como en su propia casa. Un abrazo fraterno a la distancia desde Acapulco.
Muy amable :)
Welcome to Mexico.
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Enjoyed watching your venture. Mexico adjacent country to US always wondered how it was there. Education. Tnx.
Thanks for watching!
Blessings for you guys. Stay happy you guys have a beautiful family. I LIVED there for almost 7 years. Had to leave cause the violence.
Thanks for sharing
Another great video Paul. Well captured!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing the rental price and utilities!
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Wow, well done. Great video Paul, keep it going. Good luck to the family
Thank you! 😃
Liked your video...I am looking forward to see what you find. Good luck on your adventure
Thanks for watching!
Hello guys I live in USA and planning the same thing. I have trots in Mexico. So it’s a bit easier for me to move here. My small town is booming with construction from many Mexican Americans who are building here.
Excellent! Good luck with your journey 😃
Love what you’re doing with the channel Paul. Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you! 🎥 🇲🇽
What a cool video Paul! I love how you followed up, super pro! Excelente! Dios le bendiga también!
🙏🏼 thank you!
Trying to talk Hubby into opening a Rogue City comic shop in Jalisco! 🤣❤️🌊
Go for it! 😃
Great info. Seriously though, the production quality of this video is really good. It seems like you have a production team but I'm sure it's just the two of you. Good work.
Thanks for saying so! This video is a Moving To Mexico video, produced by me Paul. I’m the guy at the end of the video 😉
@@MovingToMexiCo I posted the comment midway through the video and saw you at the end. Good work. Very professional production quality.
Thanks!
Thank you!!
Really enjoyed this. Thank you Paul.
Thank you!
welcome to the club... there are millions of us who have made the move!
Thanks for sharing
great video - thanks and all the best
Gracias 🙏🏼
I can't wait 🎉❤❤
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Bienvenidos!!
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Viva Mexico 🇲🇽
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Definitely thinking of moving my family to Mexico
It’s a great place to live!
Congratulations on your dream life! Puerto Vallarta was our home for 10 years and left part of our heart there. We moved to Huatulco in Oaxaca which is absolutely wonderful too. All our best to you.
Thanks for sharing 😃
great video!! Love this story!
Thank you!
beautifully done Paul! Felicidades :)
Muchas gracias!! 😃
Sending you love from canada Toronto.
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Check out Orizaba Veracruz! Great place for families
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Saludos bievenidos a mexico y en mexixo tambien hay nieve en el norte chihuahua sonora durango zacatecas esperamos puedan ir en invierno espero que mexico les encante mucho hay muchas ciudades muy padres y cosmopolitas
Muchas gracias 🙌
Good move guys! Good luck to you!
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Brilliance ❤️🙏🏽
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Mexico is fantastic ❤
Yes!
I love your style with your videos Paul…. This was so nicely produced!
Thank you! 😃
Great video I just find you channel; and from the button of my heart ❤️❤️ you're very welcome to Mexico
Gracias! Muy amable 👏🏼
Best of luck , as long as you’re happy you will be okay
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Great video.
Muchas gracias!
Beautiful beautiful I’ve always wanted to do what you did kudos to you. Enjoy your life in Mexico.
Saludos!
better quality of life period. congratulations
Gracias 🙏🏼
Great story and insight! Very enjoyable and so happy to see this progression in your lives. All the best to you guys!
Thank you so much 😊
Gracias Jason! See you in Vegas 🍻
@@MovingToMexiCo Yes! 🍻
Good choice 🎉
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Sayulita for this old frt , and I live in Hawaii....have fun !!
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Congrats guys!! Bienvenidos a Mexico!
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No tengo ninguna problema porque vivan en Mexico , pero creo que para darle la bienvenida a extranjeros tienes que ser nativo mexicano o residente de el país
@@filibertomolina803 I am a resident
Nice! I did the same thing almost 3 years ago and I have not regretted at all. Kudos to you, Mexico welcomes you with open arms. I live in Vallarta as well. 😁😁😁😁😂😂😂😂😂😂
That’s good to hear! Where did you move from?
@@MovingToMexiCo San Diego California
@@MovingToMexiCo San Diego, California
Its obvious why u would want to leave canada, sooooo expensive, crappy weather, high taxes, hard to get ahead. Moving to PV is a perfect choice. I would love to move there but hubby isnt sold on it. Maybe one day! Lucky you!!!
Show him this video 😉 thanks for sharing!
Absolutely, but don’t forget the tyrannical government, woke culture and absurd government laws that are destroying the country.
Try La Paz in Baja it’s great
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I love to hear stories like this, I am Mexican and that's make me feel proud of it. The only one thing I don't like it is that mexican people started to rise the rents bc of forein people living in Mexico :( I can't belive the rent of that apartment is
$ 22,000 pesos. when I started to watch the video I thought it would be like $ 13,000 or 14,000 pesos!! Oh well! I see everything is getting very expensive. Good luck to everyone 😊 ✌️ in
addition, I think for Canadians $ 1,700 dls is better than paying around
$ 3,000 dls rent every month plus utilities
I think your idea of the price for that apartment is more reasonable. You should be proud to be Mexican. Thanks for sharing.
you guys are awesome.
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Wow what a nice decision congratulations
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