Why He Left the US to find FREEDOM in Mexico 🇲🇽
Which country is the true "Land of the Free" - The US or Mexico? In this video, an American businessman explains why he left the United States to start a new life in Mexico - embarking on a search for freedom and personal discovery. Subscribe to my podcast for more interviews with expats and world travelers: www.travelingwithkristin.com/...
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#mexico #whyilefttheus #expat
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Our story is similar. My husband and I moved from New York to Puerto Morelos during the pandemic. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽
Yes, I like the way Mexico handled the pandemic. That was also when I visited Mexico and ended up spending 5 months. Mexico City, Puebla Oaxaca, Merida. Loved it. Hope to go again
It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time in Mexico and felt safe during the pandemic. Thanks for sharing @SmoothSilk!
Mexico is wonderful. USA is evil.
What a neat idea to interview in person vs podcast form!! Love this!
I'm glad you like the idea @autumncarolynnphotography! Thanks for the feedback!
Whenever I hear one of your interviews or podcast I always receive at least one valuable specific message tailored for me
Thank you for sharing that. I’m so happy to hear that they are helpful! I learn something, too, in every interview I do 😊
Of all the travel bloggers, Kristin I think you find the most interesting people to interview. You have become the Mike Wallace of travel bloggers. You found a unique niche in the travel blogging space and you are making the most of it.
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement @charlesjames4956! I'm glad you enjoy the interviews. Your support means a lot!
Really interesting interview Kristin. He's really made something of his life. I like the way some men around the world are setting themselves up as role models for other men. It seems this is sorely needed, esp in the US. On a different note I was really impressed with your microphones. I could see it was quite windy where you were but your voices were crystal clear. No background noise. So much better than those huge clunky mics people use for podcasts!
Thanks so much for the feedback! I hear you on the mics (no pun intended haha) - I’ve tried so many different ones but these seem to work well
Good job wth this one Kristin! Got a number of interesting thoughts/ideas from it.
Great to hear! Thanks for letting me know :)
I like this guy. He knows how to enjoy life. Amazing transformation 🌴🌅✨️Tulum is magical!
He’s definitely been on a journey!
This is fantastic and life affirming. Thank you.
Thank you for watching 🙏
What a great interview!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Good interview. Thanks. I wasn’t a fan of the Cancun / Tulum areas, but I probably visited the tourist areas, so it’s nice to see that people can find their happy place.
Thanks Martin. I agree it’s not a place I’d like to settle down but I enjoyed my time there. Will be back to visit either way.
Welcome to Mexico 🇲🇽 I miss it very much myself, I hope to go back soon.
I hadn't been in years - there's so much more to explore!
Awesome Kristin..it's one another inspiring interview with this guy.! His days as a drug addict to his transformation over the years through various life experiences is amazing.! One another interesting video, and you're looking resplendent.!
Thank you, Jay! Inspiring story 😊
Ok well I wanna come there! Thanks for sharing this video! Love all your stuff I feel like we’re friends lol
Thanks girl! 🥰
Thank you for sharing this video :) Also, what microphone and noise cancelling cover do you use?
You're welcome, @fitwithdiana! It's in my Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/travelingwithkristin 😊
grate talk , love it !!♥♥♥♥
Yay! Thanks @shirabrener. I'm glad you liked it 🙌
I pray they are respectful of the culture and people and become part of not try to change them.
You're a natural interviewer, Kristen
Thank you! @quarter_moon_and_a_guitar 💛🙌
Kristen, what's your favorite peaceful destination you've enjoyed the most so far?
I have a video for that! kzhead.info/sun/nreHobl5gKltnX0/bejne.html
@@TravelingwithKristin Nice plug! :) I will watch it
Salsa dancers have quite a worldwide community. I used to go to annual Salsa Congresses in San Francisco that drew over 2,000 dancers, teachers, and musicians from all over the world. I’m 68 and have been salsa dancing for over 25 years. I am still doing it in here in Bangkok, Thailand.
That's incredible dedication and passion! Keep grooving and enjoying every step of your dance journey in Bangkok @martypoll! 💃🎶
Enjoy beautiful life ❤ you from Zimbabwe
Thank you! Much love back ❤️
Okay now u have to do a video on Ibiza!
I love it there! Would love to
Love your work Kristin! I’m not a fan of Tulum but to each his own.
Thank you!! I love that everyone has a different place in the world
"We are not living in America" 🤦🏽 those gringos still thinking "third world" is not having the city comodities at the beach or a place where you go to chill out. México is a non aligned country (polítical term). But as they said at the beginning "México is freedom".
I love Mexico. Have been living here for 3 years now.
That's awesome! Glad to hear you're loving it there @yvonne4933! 😊🌴
Hmmm. These Tulum vids are making it clear to me that the places Kristen gravitates toward are not the same as those I would. The whole techie, 'spiritual,' burning man, dj, party scene, etc. is a social scene I feel very averse to. I remember Kristen saying in, I think her Liverpool (?,) video that in all her years abroad it was the first non-touristic place she had lived. Maybe this explains some of the difference. I prefer a more mature, worldly, socially conscious (in the sense of being aware of things like local culture, social justice issues, climate science) crowd with their feet planted on on solid ground. Not sure if I'll be able to find my people (gearing up for long term travel for the first time in a very long time), but I know that the kinds of expat bubbles that resonate with Kristen are scenes I want to avoid both in the U.S. and abroad. Maybe Kristen's videos will have more value to me to allow me to make note of some places to avoid. Didn't listen too far in to this one. Different strokes for different folks.
Agree. I go somewhere to enjoy those people and what they offer. When I moved to Australia in the '90s, I completely avoided Americans. This kind of stuff is not for me. Spiritual with salsa music, sorry. And did you hear, he screwed over whomever he leased from, and walked out on his contract/lease. That's the kind of person I want to hang with... Not. Doing my homework now to visit Vietnam in November, and maybe retire there.
Hi Lacha, thanks for your feedback. As someone who has traveled to 63 countries, I've lived in many diverse places under different circumstances, from being the only foreigner in a tiny village in Nicaragua to coliving in arctic Norway and the remote north of Iceland to studying abroad in Australia. What I love about travel and the people I meet is the differences you can discern between the culture of each place (and how things change over the years). I will continue to go places that attract many outsiders to investigate what it is about that place that draws people there, while balancing these experiences with lesser known destinations. No one person, place, or experience can define your life or worldview. We grow and learn with each experience. If you're looking for destinations off-the-beaten-path, perhaps my video on underrated travel destinations would be of interest to you: kzhead.info/sun/d7ijZ6xti3pqq4U/bejne.html
I also published a podcast about the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Tulum. Every place has pros, cons, and challenges, if anyone would like to hear more details of my experience there: www.badassdigitalnomads.com/tulum-mexico-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
@@davidj7516 We meet again, David. Responding to a previous comment of yours is on my to do list.
@@TravelingwithKristin All the best, Kristen.
This guy is awesome
Tulum is a magical place, I've heard of it like 10 years ago, lots of yoga folks back in the day, super mellow. Not sure now it's getting gentrified and expensive.
Tulum does have that magical allure. Thanks for sharing your thoughts @YogaBlissDance!
Nice job with the interview as always, Kristin. It's funny that Michael was almost apologetic for being the reader on the audio version of his book. I always prefer the author to be the reader no matter how unpolished they might be at it.
Thanks Doug! I agree - will have to record my audiobook next time :)
One of my clients went to a conference in Mexico City a few months ago, and he was instructed NOT to leave the hotel area...even in the daytime!
same
I've been to Mexico City and walked around quite a bit in different neighborhoods. I felt safe but it definitely depends where you are. I felt less safe in Brazil, where it was also recommended not to walk at any time of day.
NYC is lethal now yet people constantly panic about Latin American cities, use common sense and avoid very expensive jewellery using 1500 dollar phones in poverty stricken places and you tend to be fine. I lived in Mexico for 2 years, Brazil 3 and have been in Argentina a while in all that time I was short changed by a taxi driver that’s all. Visited New York last year for the first time in years and was threatened by my Airbnb host, watched a customer pull a gun on a barman in Times Square and had a junkie demand cash with a loaded syringe at 6am on the subway in one week.
@@Irishesbox11 yes I agree. I think every modern city has areas best avoided, especially at night.
@@Irishesbox11 lol NYC is incredibly safe
Coffee has some really good benefits!! a cup or two a day for most people is fine or even optimal. Unless it doesn’t make you feel good…. It has good benefits for cognitive ability and even circulation…
Yes that's what I've seen in the research! But it affects some people differently perhaps.
I cannot sleep with 1 cup of coffee 3 or 4 in morning I'll still be up.
I've gone to Vegas for 30yrs...six years ago I went while flowers were blooming (summer?) and no eye drop would fix the burning in my eyes. Went to clinic and found out l was reacting to the flowers...something locals don't get. Prescription relieved the eye burning. Be prepared for anything when you travel.
Wow, that must have been quite a surprise! Being prepared for anything is definitely key to smooth travels. Thanks for sharing your experience @carolmartin4413! ✈️🌸
I want to go to his retreat!!! Anyone have the info?👀 Not the mens things...Im a lady...but yeah im wondering aboyt his retreat on the moutain in August
Here is the link! imiloainstitute.com/project/live-life-activated-2024/
My neighbor is also a "covid baby" in Talum.
Hey you guys go to bed and have great time!!!! Dance and get the party! Hahahahaha
I"m guessing plant medicine is also a part of his story - microdosing 🍄 is helping me get centered and although I’m not a big drinker I’m finding that I don’t even want the casual drink anymore. It hasn't helped me with coffee yet , but I do think I’ll feel more healthy if I stop the coffee!
Thanks for sharing your insights @Lizz7711! 🌱✨
come on there are a lot worse hoods in the Usa than in Mx, i can say our country is in a free fall watching things as they are right now
i think certain regions areas draw people 🐾🐾🐾 some like the yoga baby's thing - and new age vibe or something similar - it became an adult playground 🛝 with ex new yorkers who bring that vibe. californians woke 🦨🦨🦨
I think the Foreign Earned Income Exemption is only good for W2 employees
I always enjoy your interviews, Kristin! Michael has quite a story and is very interesting, the things that he has overcome in his life and now he is a self-help leader for men. However, he lost me when he called Mexico "third-worldish".
I'm glad you've been enjoying the interviews! Thanks for sharing your thoughts @cindyk3076! 😊🎙️
You have to ask yourself: why was Calif. full of public drug users , and Mexico wasn't? There is a big answer there.
Well, the U.S. is the biggest consumer of illegal drugs. So, it’s obviously a problem in our culture.
I'm not sure of the stats in Mexico but it's something I haven't seen on the streets there, while I have in California, Florida and Vancouver, Canada. But I've heard it's prominent in many large US cities
Too hippie for me
Ok americans come over here but please do not demand to change the mexican culture
Interesting that he mentioned marijuana as one of the addictive substances.
Wrong, when in Mexico, you are living in America. And no, it is not a third world; it is not NYC, Paris, or Hong Kong. It is Tulum. You must change your white-limited view of the world; that is where the problem is.
Yes; I was clear in the title to specify the United States and not "North America".
As politically incorrect as it may be, a lot of people around the world will only understand that you are referring to the U.S.("the United States of America") when you call it 'America.' Fyi, Mexico is also a 'United States.' It is the United States of Mexico. Sometimes you have to be practical and use language that the people you are communicating with will understand.
And let us not forget that ''America' is a European (Italian) name that was imposed upon two non-European continents (which, tragically, were viciously conquered, exploited and colonized by a variety of Europeans. There are layers to these problematic names/labels....
This is a bad take and not great for your channel. This guy seems to think he lost "freedom" during the pandemic because he had to follow some basic public health measures. I'm assuming he's anti-vax too. Nobody is "free" to spread a deadly virus. But sure, Mexico is beautiful and the conversation should have been focused on that.
He's a bit like another guy she did in Mexico who was gosh...self-promoting, she got lots of complaints. He's better he's a east coast guy NJ they are more aggressive and vocal honestly, iti's a New York area thing. He's trying to do good it seems.
Bodily autonomy is not only a freedom but human right. Coercion is not only illegal but unethical. You have authority over what you do with YOUR body, not another person’s. EVERY drug has risks and it is up to the individual to choose whether they engage in the use of that particular drug or not. Some choose not to and for good reason. Not only is natural immunity the most robust, but the experimental drugs given left many with negative health outcomes. Perhaps YOU don’t value basic human rights and freedoms or understand how the sick care system of the West actually operates, but some do and find these takes invaluable 🤷♀️ Also, the inflation we’re currently experiencing: you can thank the “basic public health measures” for that. They didn’t work, but what does that matter to you?
@@blikewat3r 1- drugs and vaccines aren't the same thing. 2- At no time was anybody forced to get a vaccine against their will. It was a condition for certain employment and military service (just like military are required to get other vaccines). 3- All medicine is about risk vs benefit. If something has a very low risk vs a great benefit, then you go with the beneficial outcome. There was NO natural immunity to SARS-COV2. 4- Your freedom to throw a punch ends where my face begins. You're not allowed to spread a deadly virus. 5- You're not entitled to your opinion. You're entitled to what you can PROVE. Show a study that indicates people have a "good reason". Since you're worried about bodily autonomy, I'm sure you're pro-choice, right?
If you are a criminal you certainly have more freedom in Mexico. It is illegal to restrain a thief in Mexico.
You don't need to get all butthurt.
@@guillermo5360 How is that? I was just pointing out the truth. Mexico is a country rooted in serfdom where individuals have no right to defend themselves.
Omg..watta douche
Yoga means oneness with the Supreme God of Brahma which is one of the many of the Hindu gods. The believe in a caste system. This isn't God.
Is this a cult? Sounds like a cult. I was in a cult....I'd watch it if I were you. Smells of cult
Thank you for your time and posting. I stopped listening a few minutes after he said, "...Flying back and breaking my lease...". So, this person started his search for freedom by screwing over people by walking out on his contract/lease (11:12). And I'm betting he left it trashed (but that's a guess after listening to him). Not the kind of people I want to hang around. Yet it seems many like this kind of attitude and behavior. Your content seems to have changed and is not for me. Best of luck. I unsubscribed.
Hi David, I try to interview people from a range of ages and backgrounds without judging them. That's why I have over 200 interviews on my podcast (and counting). In California, I'm sure there are penalties for breaking one's lease, or perhaps he was on a month-to-month lease. Plans change in life. As a landlord of multiple investment properties, I understand that.
@@TravelingwithKristin I'd love to hear you talk more about those. The pros and cons of owning property.
He would have lost his deposit which I can only assume as 2-3 months in Cali. So...
Lots of assumptions there bud.
When locals became foreign in their own country because of mass tourism , even maybe why not learn some english instead foreigners learn local language.
Hope he is out of cartels towns