Which house was your favorite?

@esbiermann62

2 жыл бұрын

First!

@tomasmundo3367

2 жыл бұрын

They are Beautiful and out of most of our price range. Please Dodge the "Tangerine Travels Syndrome", where they began to only show super expensive places and then broke up and their canal se murio. Amor siempre.

@stephanielucas8203

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta say the first one but they were all beautiful! There must be some amazing interior design and furnishing resources there?? Also so cool about the library

@stephanielucas8203

2 жыл бұрын

Alfonzo is wonderful!

@myrawilliams4099

2 жыл бұрын

House #3

All the houses were amazing! However, the library’s community activities and involvement…wow!!! Thanks for sharing!

I've owned a home in Merida for almost 7 years now. It's always great to see examples of how other people used space. And I now have some gardening ideas!

Wow the wall hide all the beauty. Amazing

I loved them all but think the third was my favorite.

When I first got here I went to MEL and went on a tour but since Covid haven't been back. Can't wait to start going again and meeting some of you cool folks! 💕

I love the blue and white colors

Wonderful. Especially #1 and the pool in #2! Stunning esthetic.

Ok I had no idea how dope the MEL was!!!

last one was AMAZING!

Great video. Alfonso's English is amazing.

Hi guys I love the heart ❤️ of this library and the manGer is so sweet and well intentioned. Just a shout out to him, the library and both of you from your Q-brother. Its early December boys: Go experience Christmas in San Miguel de Allende ! Cheers Lane

The third was my best

LOVE the shower in #1 with the garden outside the window. Oh the secrets of "what's behind the walls" in Mexico. The way Alfonso calls the children "the tiny members" was so cute. And his English is excellent. The MEL is an excellent resource - Anne

I liked the first home but they are all beautiful🤩 This library is awesome for the community. I would be so busy! It would be a great place to volunteer and give of your gifts.

Ooooooo…my fav was the last one…OMG‼️❤️🇲🇽 Fun video guys 💃🏻

#2 was my favorite. Very livable and beautiful art!

Those homes were BEYOND. It's too hard to pick my favorite, but if you twisted my arm, I'd say the last home... the bold choices in design and color and the pool/garden area was dreamy. WOW.

There is no way that the last house was your favorite, so busy! so much stuff

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

haha you're right, but that gaaaarden though 😂

In Merida now.......nice!!!

Amazing content! Such a reach beautiful city! Thank you for showing it 😊

This was a great tour. All three houses were amazing. I have to say that house number one was my favorite because of the transformation that took place. Happy New Year:)

Love the floors

Second house is the best

Have I said thank you enough, I love your videos 💖💖💖🎉🎉🎉

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome - thanks for all the love!

WoW beautiful homes !

I liked all !!!!!

I loved the 2nd home. Gorgeous and perfect for entertaining!

Absolutely love this profile of the MEL. Makes me even more eager to live in Merida!

How can you choose between 3 paradise homes? I love #2's pool, #1's decor, and #3's garden. Fabulous content this week! Thank you and Happy New Year.💖

@luyzqint3760

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 👍

This was SO cool!! I’m going to see if Puerto Vallarta has something like this that’s help bring community to visitors and locals alike. Great tour! My favorite would probably have to be the last one just for the garden!!

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Oh hopefully they do! And wasn't that garden MAGICAL?!

@peggychristensen4819

2 жыл бұрын

Puerto Vallarta has home tours through the International Friendship Club.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

@@peggychristensen4819 oh awesome!

@JimWhiteLA

2 жыл бұрын

Is there an English library similar to this in Vallarta?

@rhondadbush

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds very interesting and there is something for everyone

so nice guys !!thank you!!!

Those houses are unbelievable! Thanks for sharing. It’s so interesting walking down the streets there, you see long walls of different colours and big front doors, but behind those doors is a little wonderland sometimes. All of the houses were great. I think #2 interior, #3 exterior. And omg! All those amazing things the library offers. How cool!

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! I want to move to Mexico too!💕

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

❤️🇲🇽❤️

I want one!!!

I love these tours ..have fun

I liked the first one but that courtyard area of the last one was spectacular!

All beautiful homes! I love the color and gardens! Incredible!

The second one

Wow! Que bonito

Thanks guys, great info. Happy New Year 🎆.

All of them are beautiful in different ways. #1 would be my choice in interior style. #2 & #3 exterior and pools and garden are beautiful!

Muy interesante !!!

Fabulous video! Great services by MEL

That is such an amazing library, makes me want to move there! I will visit in a month, thank you for sharing!

All 3 homes were beautiful. My favorite was #3!!

Thank you for this awesom video. That library sounds like a great resource.

Those homes are beautiful, I loved all of them, I think the 3rd one takes the prize, the garden/pool area is a winner. Great tour guys. Hope you have a great 2022

I liked all the homes. Each home has its own vibe. It is very difficult to choose just one. I was more impressed with the library. It is awesome! I wish MEL were in my community. In fact, my city council members should visit MEL in order to create the same type of library in my hometown. Happy new year! I look forward to spending another year with you.

Very beautiful houses, thanks for taking us along! And the library guy is very camera natural. Thanks for all the tips Alfonso 😊 Ahhhh the door! I remember, seems like years now 😂

love your content

GREAT info

All three houses were beautiful. But my favorite was the third one.

This was one of my favorite episodes. Number three was my favorite home, but they were all lovely. I wish I was a minimalist, but no matter how hard I try I revert right back into maximalist. Thank you for all you do.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Haha don’t fight it then! ❤️❤️❤️

@lucindajenkins8693

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelWTravis Can you give me the email address to the library so I can volunteer please?

Wow, what an impressive library. Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year boys! Overall, for design, garden, I'm going with house #1

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you, too!! And yes, isn't the library such a wonderful resource? ❤️📚

Love them all but third house my favourite

Did the library guy Alfonso do that in just a couple takes? He is so perfect for the camera!

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - that’s what we said!

Beautiful homes. First house was my favorite though they all had incredible charm. And it was great to see the before photos of that first home. Would've loved to have known the cost to purchase the home and then the cost to renovate.

Great content! Our first trip to Merida is next week and we've signed up for this tour. Can't wait to see these homes in person.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Ah enjoy!!

Every time you visit a new place in MX I think I’d like to live there and then you go back to Merida and I’m sold all over again! I would love to be a part of that amazing library community! Happy New Year!!

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

haha that's exactly how we feel!

I have got to meet you guys...I've been here for 6 months and just moved into my newest home here. I have to meet you

I just missed you guys. My house is DIRECTLY across from the Merida English Library!

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! But what a great spot to live!!

Hi Cafeiños! I love the third house… the garden and the colorful interior are wonderful. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo Cafeiños! Have a wonderful time celebrating the new year. Remember, if you drive don’t drink and if you drink give me a phone call… I’m always ready to party. Be safe and stay healthy!

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

hahah feliz año nuevo to you, too Tony!!

Not sure where to post this, but THANK YOU! We are going to be spending several months in Merida and i have two questions that i hope you can answer. 1 - Do you recommend a gym? 2- Are there public swimming pools? A “gay” pool would be ideal 😀 Thanks so much!

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Shawn! You’re so welcome but we’re going to fail you on your two questions - we don’t go to a gym or pool in Merida, so we don’t have any recs for you! Sorry!

Ok I sub...this one done it. Nice video

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Haha welcome!

Hi guys! OH MY GOD! I loved the 1st house and I gasped at the monumental beauty of the 3rd house! I don't mind being a permanent guest at the last house! 😂

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Haha right?!

@ctcarllthornton9

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelWTravis 😂😂😂

Liked the first one best! I will check out the studio next time we are in Merida. Does Betsey have an IG page? Also, we love following you and so appreciate regular updates from Merida. We have a home on Calle 57 near Mejorada Park. We cannot wait to re-locate from Vancouver, Canada as soon as our smallest human is all grown up.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry - we couldn't find her on IG! But maybe someone at the library knows - they're super friendly if you want to message them and ask! ❤️❤️❤️

OH man, these are real Houses I would love to own, lol

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Us too!

@saus675

2 жыл бұрын

I am torn into the Second and Third house, only way to decide would be spending a month in each, lol.

The library sounds great. All three houses were great! Will you be attending other library events? How about the language exchange?

I prefer houses that blend in & look common placed on the outside but inside they’re spectacular. IMO heavily investing in curb appeal is another way to keep up with the Jonses. (Aside from maintenance related work) People live indoors that’s where they should invest their funds. Invest in your convenience, preferences, needs, customize your living space to make it your personal oasis. 💕 controversial opinion I know. 🤷🏻‍♀️ All these homes are lovely that was a treat. Thanks for sharing

Have you very been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to retired , it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life...h

Spanish heritage

Happy to see the library but my main goal is to learn to read Spanish so I can easily read all my trashy romance novels.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Please guys make a blog about of show drones this 5 juanary 2022 in "el remate paseo de Montejo" at 8:00 PM

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow - we’ll try!

David, I love your blush colored hoodie. Is it new? Where to buy?

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks so much! I think it’s from Burlington, but a while ago!

Loving your videos. My wife and I would love your opinion on where you would recommend for an investment airbnb, Centro or the modern North? We love Centro, but curious your thoughts. Thanks.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Such a good question and we talk about this all the time. We think for short term visitors, Centro is obviously appealing as there are so many walkable things to see/do/eat. However, for longer-term digital nomads and people who are looking for monthly stays (where AirBnb seems to be heading), the North is super appealing because you can get higher-end, new condos/townhomes which if you styled properly would be HIGHLY attractive to people who are coming to stay in Merida for a couple months to work and use as a home base, especially if you got in a building with amenities like a pool/gym/etc. Soooo this probably doesn't answer your question and if we were buying today, we're truly not sure which we'd pick (although we'd lean towards the North as the development is exploding and there are just so many opportunities), but hopefully that's helpful! Good luck with your search!

@bobbyboombeck

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelWTravis super helpful! Some good food for thought. I also like the idea of mid/longer term tenant than lots of short stays.

What was the process in completing your residency when you returned to Mexico? Who helped you with the Spanish translation at the Mexico immigration office and on their web site? Please let us know. You guys are great. Thanks for the videos.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you saw but we made an updated video in Mexico: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJeEsrdxZ862cbw.html

I want to know Merida

The homes were amazing! In order to participate in any library activities, you must be vaxed? Is that the way in most of the public spaces in Merida?

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Not the restaurants (that we know of), but seems like more and more events are requiring it.

@divinelove4131

2 жыл бұрын

Wow... They're requesting vax in Mexico now?? No bueno! 😪

a friend of mine is thinking about moving to Merida from Texas, are vaccine pasports being implemented there?? he wont lije that being from Texas, as they are fully open.

First one

Hi, Thanks for your video. You mentioned that you need vaccination card , I heard that in Mexico there is no mandate or restrictions for vaccine. Is that right? Could you please explain about it🙏

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

There aren’t any federal mandates (yet), but there are state and local mandates across the country. Merida doesn’t have a mandate, but businesses are free to require whatever they’d like of their customers, and the library asks all participants to be vaccinated.

Hey guys! I’m living in Montana but am considering moving to Merida! (Born in riverside). I watched your video on the monte neighborhoods and was hoping you could give me a list of all neighborhoods that you think would be good for ex pats. Any help is appreciated. Thank you

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay! Because it’s so varied, we’d just recommend planning a trip to visit first so you can check out all the neighborhoods around town to get a feel for yourself (and also see if you can tolerate the heat!). Most foreigners start off in Centro, and then explore the surrounding barrios to see what’s a good fit for them!

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Speaking of first place you stayed, where would you recommend to use as a lodging base to investigate Merida for a week? Looking for $60 per night average, or so. Walking, proximity to restaurants, overview of expat options (tengo pinche gringo guey espanol de calle).

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

We'd definitely recommend Centro if you're new to Merida and looking to explore!

@BOULDERGEEK

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelWTravis Thanks, guys. We have a good looking hotel in centro booked for the first few days. I also think doing an AirBnB up in your area would be good, to see the realities of life for longer term. In practice, we would probably rent a house like yours. Might end up with a small motorcycle. We'll ping you guys when we aer in town (2/11-21) and see if you want to say Hello.🌮🍻

Does the English library offer Spanish lessons for gringos. :)

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

They have a language exchange program where you can practice your Spanish, but not sure about a full lesson. Reach out and ask them though!

That library is the sht.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Haha right?!

What would houses like these cost in Merida?

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

They didn't share their prices, but there are definitely gems to be found down in Centro!

Do you happen to know the company Betsy used to redo the house, from interior design to architecture to everything.?!

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Yep - www.biomiotaller.com (Maya Ruz is the architect/designer's name!)

@Omi-ub3cu

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!!! My dream is to buy in Merida. I’m there this Thursday to visit once again.

@cristinabaker9597

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelWTravis Maya Ruz is her name, actually the granddaughter of Alberto Ruz Lhuillier, the archaeologist who discovered Pakal’s tomb in Palenque in the ‘50’s.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

@@cristinabaker9597 Ah yes, sorry - that was a typo!

We like house #1 the best, but the pool from #3. What makes no sense is the amount of staircases without banisters.

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Hahah that’s a great observation!

`you offered a course in assiting person in the move to another country would you please send me the address for that page

@TravelWTravis

2 жыл бұрын

Sure! It’s bit.ly/ConnectedExpats

I believe you have to show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative C test.