I have lived in Yucatán my 38 years. I have never been robbed. I have never been afraid to be walking in the streets no matter the hour. I have traveled to the U.S. more that 10 times. I have seen assaults, shottings two blocks away in the house I was staying in SLC. I have seen racism, people have been rude with me just because... I love the U.S, I am going to keep traveling there because the country and its people are more than that, but I can say is definitely more dangerous than Yucatán, México.
@anissadavis2011
3 жыл бұрын
You're so right! I AM from the US my whole life it's just so sad to see the amount of terrible things that go on here. Yes, I love my country but I'm ready to retire & just travel to other parts of the world, especially Mexico, I love it there.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for sharing man. That’s crazy but honestly doesn’t surprise me at all!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, Anissa!
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
yes I had no trouble even in many visits to other latam countries but remember a "gringo" is much more likely to attract the wrong attention than a local, especially fair skinned and without Spanish language, but yes I hear the Yucatan is super safe
@aragen6771
2 жыл бұрын
@@anissadavis2011 mexico is a lot more dangerous than the us. Yucatan is safe, like most southern states
@bryanjimenez5845
3 жыл бұрын
I see that this channel will grow so much throughout these months/years, I'm calling it. As always great content !!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :D Hopefully you are right :) ;)
@JoeSmith-ym5rv
3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is becoming one of my favorite! Glad you guys are enjoying my country Mexico! Looking forward to more content! Congrats on the 2K viewers! 😘😘😘🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🥳🥳🥳🍾🍾🍾
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! So happy to have 2k now! :D
@Tomy-D-Messenjah
3 жыл бұрын
Thank God for ppl like you guys are showing the positive way about México not everybody is involved in bad things not everybody is bad hombres😁
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! It’s a beautiful country!! 😊
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
UK is also catching up and becoming very violent, I felt safer in Colombia than east London
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Crazy! But not surprising to me. I haven't been to London since 2012 on my first overseas trip, I can see the comparison for sure. Lauren hasn't visited the UK yet so it's on our list to return at some point. Colombia is awesome!
@christoskoutsis5955
7 ай бұрын
Colombia is safer after Escobars death
@buildanadventure
3 жыл бұрын
This is why we love y’all! Thank you for talking about this. We love Mexico and it’s so harmful when people say racist things about it. Y’all are awesome for talking about this. We’re watching this from the U.S./ Mexico border and our hearts break at how so many Americans have such harmful biases about such a lovely, kind place. Peace and love! -Ben and Ang
@esthercasoluengo2732
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much guys!! I’m mexican and I love that you like our country and we love you! Thanks for letting people know how things really are XOXO
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We love Mexico! It's an incredible country.
@abhisangel
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video Seth and Lauren! I think you both presented this topic in a fair and balanced yet very honest way. Really enjoyed this! Excellent content AS ALWAYS!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
@MikeKinney8675
3 жыл бұрын
Good subject to talk about. I figured Mexico was getting and unfair wrap. Very informative video , from a couple gringos 😁
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! It definitely gets an unfair narrative. Looking forward to more drone videos man
@juancarloslabradacuevas6827
3 жыл бұрын
México ha cambiado, hoy es mas seguro que hace 20 años. Pero aun existe los crimenes pero en mucho menos que antes. México tiene sus problemas, no se puede negar....... Pero aun asi nos estamoa transformando para mejorar en muchos aspectos. Se los aseguro que hay mas cosas buenas que cosas malas. Para amar a México hay que entenderlo tal y como es.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias por compartirlo. Esta es una muy buena manera de explicarlo. Estoy de acuerdo. ¡Que tengas un buen día amigo!
@aragen6771
2 жыл бұрын
Como que hay menos crimenes que antes mexico esta lleno de violencia y crimen organizado.
@oscargalindo7920
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@josepadilla7052
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and very insightful. Say no to drugs.. yes to tequila and good tacos... have common sense and you'll be safe in Mexico! Saludos.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And that’s a great way to put it my friend! 😃
@Tomy-D-Messenjah
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for ppl like you thanks you to Ford Quaterman thanks to kenetic kennons and many more KZitemrs for showing the good things of México i appreciate it
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thomas!! So glad you enjoyed it
@Kelly-ps3ew
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks. I hope you will make follow up videos on this subject... Every six months or something. ❤️
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thank you! :)
@DrSanchezMejia
3 жыл бұрын
I have lived in the USA in different states and cities: (Detroit, L.A., San Antonio, NY, Dallas, Oklahoma, etc.) and every time I was there somebody told me to BE CAREFUL. As you two said, bad things can happen in any country, we should take care and use common sense, always. Good video, cheers!!!!
@pcklon2000
2 жыл бұрын
As a Mexican I think your covered the subject pretty accurately.
@karendavis7734
3 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks for sharing! Love your channel, great content!👌🏾
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! So glad you’re enjoying it! 😊
@58titinota
3 жыл бұрын
I think that wherever we go, we must use our common sense.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Very true!
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
but that's irrelevant to the video theme
@Blissful_Healthy_Living
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job guys, props on the video content. I’m a third generation American with some Mexican heritage. My dad and grandpa were born and raised in Chicago and I was born and raised in California. Spoke some Spanish but mostly English growing up at home. I decided to take a month long vacation in Mexico back in 2016 after desperately needing a break from the rat race back in the states. So I travelled down to Morelia, Mich where some of my family resides “whom I hadn’t met. Long story short, 1 month turned into 2 then 3 and eventually about five years now!. I too was worrisome of Mexico’s safety among other things as well but obviously turned out to be misconceptions after living here for five years and counting. I’ve travelled to many different states and cities all around Mexico with no problems other than some incidents with corrupts cops in Mexico City looking for a payday. They’re poorly paid so a lot of them rely on pulling vehicles over and looking for any small excuse to cite you, thus resulting in cash bribery. I’ve heard this happens all throughout Mexico but from personal experience, CDMX is notorious for this. Those small incidents aside, I absolutely love living in Mexico. I currently still reside in Morelia, Mich and plan on doing so for another 5 years before moving to a different state in Mexico. If you guys ever plan to visit Morelia, I’d be happy to show you around and/or provide lots of travel tips. Keep up all the great work on your channel.
@Blissful_Healthy_Living
2 жыл бұрын
To be more specific on the corrupt cop incidents in Mexico City; after you’ve been pulled over, they’ll look for any small excuse to cite you or sometimes even make something up. They’ll ask for your driver’s license etc, and if you provide them a U.S.A driver’s license, it’s as if they’re eyes sparkle. They will then proceed to make it seem like the citation you’ll receive is a huge deal and most likely threaten to impound your car or confiscate your drivers license until the citation is resolved in court which they say will take days. At that point, they usually casually hint or imply a cash bride to make it all go away. So you make them an offer because you really don’t want to go through living all their promised threats. At that point they’re open and honest about if your offer is sufficient or if they want more. Depending on how many officers are in the squad car, that will drastically vary the cost. After you’ve paid your bribe, they’ll provide you with a “code” in case you get pulled over again on the same day by other officers. You simply provide the other guys with the code in which they verify with their superiors over the radio and they instantly let you free. They’re like a freaking mafia these cops!. I’ve driven in Mexico City plenty over the years. Probably over 40 road trips there. It’s about a 4 hour drive from Morelia so quite easy to bare. I’ve been pulled over about 10 times. Eight of those times have resulted in bribes. Every stop has been a protocol stop to verify driving permit “which I always have” and then they look for any possible thing they can cite you for and like I said, they often make things up. What driving permit do I speak of? Mexico City is very very populated and has a serious traffic and smog problem. In the governments effort to reduce smog and traffic, any vehicle traveling in Mexico City with plates from another state must have a “vehicle circulation permit”, otherwise resulting in the vehicle being towed. This permit is easily applied for online and surprisingly, it’s free. So if your driving in Mexico City in a vehicle with out of state plates, your most likely going to be pulled over for local police to verify your permit thus their opportunity to seek an easy bribe. I usually take an Uber around the city once I’m there and leave my car at the Airbnb. For those traveling to Mexico City and wanting to rent a car, I would assume the the rental car will have local plates so you won’t be automatically targeted by police. Driving in the city can be confusing and very chaotic. I would recommend taking Uber instead of car rental.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, great insight! That is awesome that one month turned into 5 years now! Congratulations on making that move. I can see why you've stayed and we both can really relate to needing to escape the rat race. Morelia looks like a beautiful place. It's way up our list, we would love to visit and meet up in the near future! We've heard this about the cops in Mexico. What a sad and frustrating situation. Dreading these type of encounters once we start driving in the country more. Might just avoid driving in CDMX altogether though. :)
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
This is all fantastic and helpful info! Thanks for sharing. It's ridiculous that you've been pulled over that much. Maddening. Good to know about the vehicle circulation permit because we had no clue. Hopefully more people will read this comment. We'll just plan to sticking to Uber in Mexico City then. We've spent a little over two weeks now and have stuck to public transport and Uber. Driving there seemed chaotic enough already, even without the corruption and permits. Cheers friend! Stay safe and we both look forward to visiting Morelia!
@SantosChronicles
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great breakdown. I have heard a lot of good things about Mexico. A good number of friends vacation there!!! Can’t believe you have been there for 6 months. This is a great breakdown.
@rebekahcarrick3856
3 жыл бұрын
Love this!! ALWAYS such amazing content!!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@rishalinda7165
2 жыл бұрын
I actually always feel much safer in Mexico. No mass shootings in malls, schools, churches, yoga studios, concerts, night clubs, grocery stores, etc. Stay away from drugs in Mexico and use common sense if drinking or at night and you're going to be fine.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@justlivehappylife8354
3 жыл бұрын
❤️ totally love this video!!! Thank you! Content great and the editing of the video awesome 👍👍👍 Love you guys! Stay safe and healthy ❤️
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate the awesome feedback, so glad you enjoyed it! Stay safe :)
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
we wouldn't they be healthly? they are very young, lets stay "sane" and relax
@fioshouse
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Love your content and info posted here!! I feel so much more at ease moving there now. ☺️
@thomasalexander8210
3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, love your vids/channel your very real and vids are informative rather than glitzy camera shots so thank you. So have been in Merida 2 months now and not on vacation but hoping to retire in Mexico. Anyway wanted to go to San Cristobal de las Casas and Chiapas nature stuff in general but as a solo traveler and given the poverty which is huge in Chiapas decided possibly a little too dangerous would feel totally different in a group but oh well...also thought of Oaxaca which I will do definitely soon just don't want to spend close to $200 in flights as keeping Merida home base. So decided on Yucatan first question Valladolid which you guys spent a month in and I have no rush itinerary so great jump off for ruins, Cenotes along with close by Cenotes in Valladolid so any comments on approximate time to do day trips kinda exhaust must things to do in around Valladolid would be appreciated. Going to finish with 5-7 days Puerto Morelos and no not interested in Cancun/Playa(I've been in past) forget it both are just dangerous period not worth it. So any comments on Valladolid...airbnb's, must things to do and yes have researched on internet but we both know they tend to "sell" things so just wanted your overall impressions so as to avoid things not really worthwhile and last I've heard Puerto Morelos can be "pelligrosso" not sure I believe it. So keep up the good work you guys quickly have become one of my favorite Mexican you tubers...thanks Tom.
@TheDetourDuo
3 жыл бұрын
I think y'all made fair points. Best practice is just use common sense and better judgement anywhere you go. Personally, I feel more welcomed in different countries than I do in certain places in the U.S.
@cr8zystar282
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
I have been to USA many times as well as many Latin American countries and find the USA one of the most dangerous countries I have visited and had no issues in Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela (the most edgy of the countries in my latam experience) Paraguay and Brazil, very realistic and Inteligent video amigos
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! That is awesome that you had no issues traveling throughout Latin America! You have been to the countries high up on our list to visit, can't wait to explore more of those countries! It's crazy how certain countries get such a bad reputation and others don't when it simply is not always the reality. Thank you amigo!
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
@@laurenandseth any info on those places just let me know, I studied Spanish a few times in South America, spent the last few years in Asia, all the best
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
@@kippsguitar6539 Awesome, we'll hit you up for sure. Planning to travel to all of those countries. We've been to Colombia and the rest are on the list!
@oscargalindo7920
Жыл бұрын
You're crazy
@traveldiarieswithadi496
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the wonderful content..contrary to the popular myth, even I do believe most of the negative publicity about this beautiful country is not true..and that's one reason I would love to visit there as soon as I get a chance. Very informative content 👌👍
@SarahandMarek
3 жыл бұрын
This was really interesting to watch. Funny enough Georgia 🇬🇪 is also classified as an unsafe country to travel to but we have had an incredible experience here and haven't had any problems at all. Countries and cities can definitely get a bad rep from the misconceptions that movies and the news create. Really enjoyed this insight into the safety of Mexico. When you guys were talking about the paper trail and being out in the middle of the jungle when you realise no one knows where you are 🤣 Really enjoyed this honest reflection and comparison of your experiences with safety in the US and now in Mexico 😊
@BeYourUniquePotential
3 жыл бұрын
Hello new friends. I love this clip. You are really showing the world your gift here. Keep producing. The world needs you. 🌷
@FlippbloodCanada
3 жыл бұрын
Well done guys 👍, very informative & helpful video. I love Mexico so thanks for this awesome vlog. Viva la mexico!!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback!! Yeah Mexico is awesome!! 🇲🇽 😄👌
@ConsidertheWonders
3 жыл бұрын
Great info..and a lot of it 🙌🏼. Great to hear a real perspective from people who are actually there versus what we read and hear online. We’ll done you two 🤙
@GladysandKenny
3 жыл бұрын
We have traveled to countries where fitness and family said we shouldn’t visit because it’s to dangerous. So far we had visited 44 countries and never Felt unsafe. We feel that if you are vigilant and aware of your surroundings one will be okay. Good video. Have a great week.
@pamelalueschen1062
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos. Your information is researched and shows different perspectives. You both speak well and are pleasant and look like you really enjoy what you are doing. We love Mexico too and leave in 2 days to visit Huatulco and Puerto Angel. Keep on doing what you do, you are good at it!!
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this feedback! We needed to see this today :) That's awesome, hope you guys are having a great trip! That is such a beautiful area. We are excited to get back to Oaxaca in a few months as well. Cheers! :)
@AquariusTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
A very interesting topic to talk about guys and thanks for sharing. I traveled to Mexico a few years ago and also egypt, both time our friends and family were very worried about our safety. I think your right, anything can happen anywhere, including in the city you grow up in. People are afraid of the unknown and think you can't be smart about new areas and what you should do to help prevent it. I've never walked home drunk in quiet unknown streets and always take a number of precautions in regards to security. The more you travel and gets ideas from others - The more your learn and help protect against it.
@JeremySmithOfNewScotland
3 жыл бұрын
Greenland has a similar homicide rate as the USA 😬 what’s going on up there. It’s great that you guys took the time to breakdown the numbers and statistics on these cities and tourists vs local population. I’d honestly be worried about a mass shooting or school shooting if I lived in the USA. That said Canada’s worst mass shooting was in my backyard a year ago and it was perpetuated by my fathers denturist 😬. I guess you’re going to hear rumours about any place. Great that you guys are trying to help shed some light.
@cooltunesmadeeasy
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative anyone i have followed on you tube says same thing ...i agree usa..and canada where im from is not always safe,,,,random nonsense,,,,..great channel!
@63saruman
3 жыл бұрын
As an outsider, an honest question: why would Americans be afraid of countries other than the US, if as far as I know just a small percentage of Americans have a passport?
@anissadavis2011
3 жыл бұрын
Because we've all been told & taught that the US is the greatest country on earth so people have just had the mindset, even without knowing or experiencing something different, that everywhere else is not that good or it's dangerous. It's just not true. I've been to Mexico several times and in different states & never felt uneasy the first time. I love it there.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
I think Anissa hit the nail on the head here. A lot of it stems from propaganda that many Americans don't question or feel the need to find out the truth for themselves.
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
@@anissadavis2011 intelligent response, good for you for being a free thinker
@anissadavis2011
3 жыл бұрын
@@kippsguitar6539 thank you....we need to experience things more for ourselves and draw our own conclusions instead of being human robots and just letting other people & things make our minds up for us. That's why depression is so prevalent, folks don't know how or what to think. Sorry for the rant 🤦♀️
@GinandRing
3 жыл бұрын
Really great informative vlog, I have always seen Mexico as just as safe as any other county, like you say there are exceptions but overall a great place. On the other hand, from the outside looking in, USA not so much. I have travelled across the US for 2 months and within that time so much happened, from being robbed to being on a subway when multiple stabbing occurred. I still feel safe in the US but I think you're right, Hollywood and the news in the US especially has really portrayed Mexico as something its not. (But like you, I'm no expert and know its not all a bed of roses) So much love for Mexico!!! 🧡
@yeshuaismyredeemer
2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thank you.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and the feedback! 😊
@RichieAndVanessaTravel
3 жыл бұрын
I love this video guys! I must admit, I’m guilty of being afraid to travel to Mexico (even though I’ve been there several times). You guys made some great points for both countries and their safety/crime rates. On another note, we’re thinking about visiting San Luis Potosi later this year, so let us know your experience there and things we should definitely do.
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
Seeing this week's news the crocodiles in the cenotes are probably the most dangerous thing!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Crazy, just looked that up! I'm glad we didn't see that a few months ago when we were swimming in the cenotes everyday. Lol
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
@@laurenandseth quite a shock for them, the guy that was trolling you started trolling me on my channel, sad, take care of yourselves and keep it up
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
@@kippsguitar6539 Wow! Just sad that he'd rather name call and insult than actually have an intelligent conversation. Got a notification that he responded again with more pointless name calling and I guess KZitem must have flagged his comment. I just don't get it! Thanks a ton!
@thewrightsights
3 жыл бұрын
Great info! I agree, most of the world people just want to live in peace and are kind to each other. I appreciate your thoughts!
@MysticDonBlair
3 жыл бұрын
I understand cannabis is legal there now. Can you please discuss?
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Great topic idea. There seems to have been some speed bumps on full legalization, as far as I know Mexican lawmakers didn't come to a full agreement and missed the Supreme Court's deadline to make it fully legal. Supposedly after the current elections that people have been voting in the last few days, it's coming back to the table. Legalization passed both chambers of commerce but somehow it failed to pass all the way. It's been kind of difficult for me to find relevant info on it, we should know more after this election. Hopefully soon it'll be fully legal though! Cheers man!
@exploreaswego
3 жыл бұрын
Great job on putting this together! Definitely was a lot of work for sure! Especially with all the research. For us, danger is all relative too and we have experienced some lovely places in Mexico as well as dangerous places. Same thing with US as well. In addition we just feel that more people need to get out and explore. You put some really awesome points together and for us, we love living in different places and getting the authentic local experience.
@amarie3309
2 жыл бұрын
On another Chanel they talked about bank hawks. People who watch, disable cars and rob people leaving a bank. There’s even an app to contact police when leaving a bank. What do you think?
@frescoservice5124
Жыл бұрын
When I was in Victoria mexico I was shocked how safe it was everyone super friendly nice people I really enjoyed
@SantosChronicles
3 жыл бұрын
Good point that it is a good idea to check in before going into a forrest. This was a balanced review. You are right, it is not black and white.
@TravelwithNJSteveandSue
3 жыл бұрын
Hello for SC! You guys look great! I know my wife will never return to Mexico because she was freaked out when we had to pass several police armed (with machine guns) check-points when driving from Cancun to Tulum. Thanks for the updated info!
@jaime_ejc
3 жыл бұрын
Well, is the police; they always have arms and those checkpoints are actually for take care the people. In the USA every person can have arms, I will be scarier for that.
@TravelwithNJSteveandSue
3 жыл бұрын
@@jaime_ejc I can see that, but seeing the check points with high powered guns was a shock at the time! (ps and here in South Carolina it is now an open carry state so anyone can openly walk around with their gun! Yikes!)
@nicosies
3 жыл бұрын
I’m from SC, have lived here in MX for 5 years. I have never felt safer or more free in my life. The police being so heavily armed did bother me at first, but now I think nothing about it. I was stopped for building supplies sticking out of the bed of my truck. In the middle of talking to them I went back to the vehicle and reached under the backseat to retrieve a red cloth and a stapler. I wouldn’t dream of doing that in the USA. I put the flag on, gave the cops a couple of cokes from cooler and was on my way. That would never happen in SC. I would have been the proud owner of a ticket for the infraction and a few bullet holes for reaching under my seat. No thank you. Mexico is MUCH safer to me.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
I can understand how that could be unsettling. If you guys do end up going back, head over to the Yucatan state. Quintana Roo where Cancun and Tulum are at tend to have more safety issues, but Yucatan is extremely safe and it shows! Hope you guys are doing great!
@fernandozome1750
3 жыл бұрын
The military check points in Mexico should never get you nervous , they are for your protection, you can ask them anything, they will never ever get crazy, unless they have their crook, they are mainly sniffing for traffic ing .
@user-ht2ev4fq8d
Ай бұрын
Thank you for trust in our country we really appreciate it 😀
@laurenandseth
20 сағат бұрын
Of course!
@skahler
2 жыл бұрын
I think Mexico is really safe as long as you don't get mixed up with the wrong people. In the U.S. if you go out to a bar, you might get into a bar fight. In several areas in Mexico, you go out to a bar and hang with the wrong crowd, things can get *really* messy, *really* fast. One other thing is petty theft is a *serious* issue, I had 5 things stolen within 2 months of being in Mexico, in Merida/Progreso believe it or not. The social belief around theft is that if it's out in the open, it's fair game.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
That makes sense, thanks for sharing!
@aragen6771
2 жыл бұрын
In some cities or states in mexico you can get killed for no reason. guanajuato, michoacan, sonora, and zacatecas are extremely dangerous. Tamaulipas is dangerous but not that much compared to the previous states mentioned. Ciudad obregon is near me, it has 168 murders per 100,000 people. Over there you can get killed for no reason at all
@bananapatch9118
3 жыл бұрын
We are curious, here in the US, the downtown area is typically to be avoided at night in big cities…and the neighborhoods are just not nice. Seems like in Mexico they are centro historico areas and desirable areas to live…am I wrong ? Thx !
@NoNamePerson98
2 жыл бұрын
Mexico is a very safe country if you are not someone related to the cartels, I’ve been living here almost all my life and I’ve never felt unsafe, it’s easy to avoid dangerous neighborhoods, usually downtowns in Mexico are safe at night, specially Merida
@aragen6771
2 жыл бұрын
@@NoNamePerson98 depends on the area you live at
@minifoodies9448
3 жыл бұрын
Hello from Thailand I enjoyed ur videos 👍82 Happy to see u friend and want to see ur videos more & more
@umbertovanstaden2651
3 жыл бұрын
Hollywood, Media and US politics.....
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@doncelladurant7221
2 жыл бұрын
Yup!! In the USA, you feel like you are living in the matrix every day. In Mexico, it feels like real life.
@budenskarinderia
2 жыл бұрын
so where are the cartel areas? are they now safe to travel?
@DarrenHale
3 жыл бұрын
If we listened to the media we would never leave our own houses! 😅 Common sense always prevails when travelling, nowhere is 100% safe.. I’ve had no issues during the last 6 months in Korea and Thailand.. 🤘😎
@marredarred3183
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I'm getting ready to retire next year and do plan to move to Mexico ..USA has exculated in USA I for the first time got robbed at knife point for my bags in San Antonio touring.
@frescoservice5124
Жыл бұрын
Not all cartel members are crazy remember the 2 birds photographers the cartels were friendly to them
@GaryHField
2 жыл бұрын
If you are not involved in drugs, then Yes. Mexico is safer than the US of A. You'll only get in trouble in Mexico if you're a dealer/user of illegal drugs of some sort. If not, you'll be completely fine.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Great summary, very true. 👍
@christoskoutsis5955
7 ай бұрын
Lies. Why would someone live in this drug hell?
@edgarandre5216
2 жыл бұрын
I agree that neither countries is totally safe but we're trying make it. in the case of Mexico, the international news about the violence is very exaggerated and this creates a false idea. on the other hand the film industry also hurts Mexico always talking about narcos and insecurity and if any mexican has a role in the movie only for domestic worker, murderer or dealer. people don't understand that reality isn't so I'm a Mexican architect studied here and in Germany also, once my backpack was stolen in Milan but anyway... good and bad people there are everywhere
@jblue1299
3 жыл бұрын
Some people are always afraid; some people here are still wearing masks!!!
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
It’ll be interesting to see how long people continue wearing them in different areas!
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
the media wants continued fear, it gets views and sells advertising which is their business model so it depends who listens to them
@bananapatch9118
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, same reason we stay out of certain neighborhoods around Chicago, DC, Miami, etc. But don’t tell everyone about Mexico….we used to live in Costa Rica many years ago and watched tourism raise prices until it’s no longer worth going. Keep Mexico our little secret ! 😉 As far as police here in the Carolinas, we have a large family that is mostly hispanic, then asian, and 1 gringo. Ha. We have never had any instances in 25 years here with police officers when they weren’t respectful and helpful. We love our police. Just our perspective.
@bananapatch9118
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t tell anyone ! 😃 I watched gringos run prices up in Costa Rica many many years ago. The last thing I want is for the same thing to happen in Mexico. I am going to continue to tell gringos it is like the wild west and to avoid Mexico at all costs ! 😉
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, good point! Don’t blame you. Still haven’t been to Costa Rica, that’s a shame that it’s been hit with inflation in that way.
@frescoservice5124
Жыл бұрын
The cartels wear a uniform so everyone knows who they are not in USA you can be standing next to jeffy dumber
@heyhiitsme7686
2 жыл бұрын
Is this a joke? San Luis Potosi aims to attract tourist. Ofcourse their going to aim for safety. To use that place as a symbol of mexico to compare to the usa is pretty ignorant. There are safe places in mexico but more are not so safe.so no mexico is not safer than the us.and yes I've been there to multiple places multiple times.
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
We didn’t use San Luis Potosi as a ‘symbol’ of Mexico for comparison. We clearly stated that at the time of filming we had been to 20 Mexican states and then throughout the video we literally used examples from all over Mexico.
@nacotete
2 жыл бұрын
Mexico is super dangerous....... I live in Mexico... and wouldn't venture outside my small town
@laurenandseth
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that, friend. What state do you live in?
@nacotete
2 жыл бұрын
@@laurenandseth GTO in the town of San Miguel de Allende..... they killed 145 people here in 2019 including 2 cops and a dozen others within seven blocks of my home.... last year 2020 over 250 were killed and very few reported in the news...the information was suppressed
@NoNamePerson98
2 жыл бұрын
@@nacotete That doesn’t mean all Mexico is dangerous, I live in Chihuahua and I feel really safe even walking and using my phone in the street. Usually small towns are more dangerous but most of the cities are pretty safe
@TravisTennies
3 жыл бұрын
Concealed Carry / CCW... Smart people can defend themselves better in the USA much easier than in any other country.
@TravisTennies
3 жыл бұрын
Ignorant people have no clue what it means to be safe.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your perspective man. I can see where you're coming from but at the same time, you still aren't legally allowed to take your gun into places like schools, movie theaters, concerts, most private establishments, etc. All places that have been effected by mass shootings and gun violence. Even if you could, we should be in a place where you don't need to for your own safety. Sad situation, I hope the gun violence incidents in the US gets better before they get worse. In the meantime, I can certainly see why people would want to have a CCW for self protection. Thanks for the comment amigo.
@TravisTennies
3 жыл бұрын
@@laurenandseth you are completely wrong. You should spend a few months learning reality. There's still time to learn the truth and actual laws. And yes you can carry in schools, except for the ones run by libtards.
@laurenandseth
3 жыл бұрын
@@TravisTennies Such an intelligent response! Thanks for your input. :)
@kippsguitar6539
3 жыл бұрын
@@TravisTennies you mean someone else has a different opinion than you, (thank god) you should spend a few months reflecting on your social skills not your aim, in my opinion
@oscargalindo7920
Жыл бұрын
Please look up videos of narco mensajes del CJNG 🤣🤣 you will never see that in USA
@Blissful_Healthy_Living
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job guys, props on the video content. I’m a third generation American with some Mexican heritage. My dad and grandpa were born and raised in Chicago and I was born and raised in California. Spoke some Spanish but mostly English growing up at home. I decided to take a month long vacation in Mexico back in 2016 after desperately needing a break from the rat race back in the states. So I travelled down to Morelia, Mich where some of my family resides “whom I hadn’t met. Long story short, 1 month turned into 2 then 3 and eventually about five years now!. I too was worrisome of Mexico’s safety among other things as well but obviously turned out to be misconceptions after living here for five years and counting. I’ve travelled to many different states and cities all around Mexico with no problems other than some incidents with corrupts cops in Mexico City looking for a payday. They’re poorly paid so a lot of them rely on pulling vehicles over and looking for any small excuse to cite you, thus resulting in cash bribery. I’ve heard this happens all throughout Mexico but from personal experience, CDMX is notorious for this. Those small incidents aside, I absolutely love living in Mexico. I currently still reside in Morelia, Mich and plan on doing so for another 5 years before moving to a different state in Mexico. If you guys ever plan to visit Morelia, I’d be happy to show you around and/or provide lots of travel tips. Keep up all the great work on your channel ✌🏼😎
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