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The doors - there’s a law that says they must be made of wood in San Miguel it’s on a list of heritage places that are unique and special like the Great pyramid etc which must be preserved for future generations. So for instance businesses cannot create bright signs that stick out into the street. They must be flat and use neutral colors. Preserving the historic nature of this town is very important and reflected in the local laws

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Oh right San Miguel is a UNESCO world heritage site.

I said this before but the style of these videos is incredible. Your on the right track with this format. Amazingly well done.

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We’re glad you appreciate our vlogging style if you ever have any suggestions feel free to comment. We want to keep improving and proving great vlogs

I’m planning to move to SMA from Dallas Tx in the next couple of months! At 53, THIS is the perfect adventure that I’m looking for at this time in my life. Loved the video! ❤️ 🙌🏻❤️🌈🦋🙌🏻

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. We hope SMA lives up to all your expectations. We would definitely retire there it’s so peaceful. Wish you the best

@robbarrientos4971

2 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the video very interesting history of the city, we're looking into retiring in Mexico very soon and San Miguel is the spot I'm looking at.....

I actually lived in San Miguel for three months some years ago and have visited several times since, you both shared information that I wasn't even aware of! Bravo, good job.

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

When we travel to places we love to learn as much as we can about it’s culture and community. It struck us so much to see so many Americans in San Miguel so we went out figure out why. We hope you enjoyed our video and we can keep you along for more informational and fun vlogs!

You guys, this has to be the best video made on San Miguel de Allende. I've learned so much about this beautiful city. It was extremely useful as I plan on visiting soon to possibly retire there. I will definitely be subscribing to your channel. Thanks again! 😊 👍

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

aw, we're so glad you think so 🥲🫶🏽 thank you! Welcome to the channel 🙂💖

It's so nice to see Mexican Americans taveling Mexico to move back. So cool. Thanks for the great video and new perspective!

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

That is what our channel is all about! Providing a Mexican-American perspective and sharing stories we might have not been able to learn in the states. We are one of the few if not only Mexican Americans vloggin in Mexico. We hope to inspire others to do the same. Saludos

Love this! Por algo es casa para muchos expats. 😍

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

yea lots of retirees! it's quiet, small, beautiful, artsy....

New subscriber. That city has been on my must visit list. Thanks for the great content and information!!!

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome, Tejano AJ ☺️ glad you enjoyed it and have joined our channel!

Impressive sensitivity, really appreciate your approach. Bravo!

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed our vlog. Feel free to share with anyone who would be interested in watching.

2 nights ago I booked a one month stay! I retire in January and fly 3 days later. Thank you for this video, it confirms this is the place to relax and just be!

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

You are going to love it! We would definitely retire there! Parque Benito Juárez would be part of our daily routine. Such a beautiful park!

I just went to SMA for a day trip but will have to go back to explore more. It's beautiful, but pricey by Mexican standards...that's why I chose to stay in Guanajuato (which is also beautiful, and a bit more lively in my opinion). It's also very close to Queretaro, so one could enjoy living in a "real city" and coming to SMA for shorter visits. It is refreshing to see a video that delves into the history of the city rather than just giving a superficial overview. Good job 👍

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Yes we can agree! SMA is definitely a pricier than other locations in Mexico. Since we just flew in from Chicago the prices didn’t feel as pricey but now that we’re in Guanajuato we can feel the difference. We’re glad you enjoyed the video hopefully you can share with others that might appreciate our style of vlogging! Saludos! Take care!

I just found your channel and subscribed, your videos are really good. Thank you !

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the EBT family! Thank you for subscribing! Feel free to offer any suggestions on any topic! Saludos!

I just found you two because I and my husband are looking at retirement in San Miguel De Allende. The city is beautiful, romantic, tranquil with good food and what great history. Thank you so much for helping us find our next and perhaps final destination. Perhaps it would be good for you to visit Playa Del Carmen. Or Cabo San San Lucas. Your young. I think you may need more action in your in your young lives. Maybe opportunity to experience the diversity, culture of others destinations in Mexico that provide more options would be a good thing.. Mexico has it all. You'll find your home soon. As you change in life, as we all do,Mexico has no shortage of destinations to fit your situations in life in the best possible way. Happy I found you. See you next video!👣👣👣🌴🌴🌊🌊🏄‍♂️🌊🌊🏄‍♂️🌺😊

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Paula! Our time in San Miguel was short and sweet and we definitely see ourselves living there later on in life. We have actually been to Cabo and Playa del Carmen but for beach a beach destination we love Puerto Escondido. Have you ever been to Querétaro? It is very close from San Miguel and it is lovely. Thank you so much for watching our video we are happy to have helped with your search for your future home. We are currently near the area in case you have any more questions for us.

Excellent video, here are the reasons I liked it; -The history behind the pioneers of this great city especially that gringo from Chicago 💨💨 i’ve seen a lot of videos from San Miguel, but nobody gave as much background information as you guys 👍 -DOORS, not the 1960s musical group but the actual entrance doors, they are so gorgeous, and detailed. 🙂 I am a big fan of these San Miguel doors so much that I asked about their price, nowadays they cost thousands of dollars 💵 each!! - it’s nice that you stayed for three days and not just a day trip so that you can get the most out of the city and experience it in the daylight and night time 👏, and although I would’ve liked to see some nightlife especially in the beautiful terrace areas close to the main square, nonetheless it fun to watch 😄 So glad you made it to Guanajuato state and if you get to Guanajuato city, I will look forward to your take. I liked your malinche video and would it be nice to get a different take in Guanajuato city, the birthplace of Diego Rivera the great artist that in my view does not get the proper recognition because he was always overshadowed by Frida Kahlo. 🌝🌞 Saludos para uds. Alla en la tierra de los panzas verdes ✌️

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time and writing such a thoughtful comment. We truly appreciate your feedback! We were very curious as to why San Miguel is so popular amongst expats and once we arrived we kept saying lots of Americans which fueled us to find out why. It makes us very happy that you find enjoyment in our videos. we love to provide information we learn about in our travels but we don’t know if viewers find it interesting. We will apologize in advance, we’re currently in Guanajuato city but only for 24 hours. Thus far, we love it! So we will back to make better informative videos. Our Guanajuato Vlog will be on our limited time here but we will be back because there’s so much to learn and share from this city. That Malinche video is by far our favorite Vlog! It was so much work but all worth it! We hope to make more videos like that in the future. Thank you for the Diego Rivera idea! We will start doing research and be prepared for when we return to Guanajuato. Saludos desde Guanajuato Mientras nos comemos una enchiladas mineras!

@fergomez3817

3 жыл бұрын

@@EatBailaTravel no need to apologize, on the contrary, I am looking forward to watching the Guanajuato city episode just to see your reaction and how you guys like it, it is one of my favorite cities by the way 😀🇲🇽✌️ Enjoy the enchiladas mineras, they are very healthy with all those veggies 🍅 🌶 🥕

There's little wonder than so many expats chose to come here, it's just so beautiful! Such authentic architecture! Great presenting style! 😁🙌🏻

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

It really is so beautiful we are glad that you enjoyed our video!

Great video! Some of your observations (slow pace, quiet, reserved) make me want to explore SMA. Those are the same observations that make me think you won't be choosing SMA. Maybe it's our age difference. ¡Viva México!

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

We need to go back and spend more time there but do feel we might be too young for San Miguel de Allende.

Thank you for an informative video! Amazing to see you guys exploring! Much love!

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! We’re glad you enjoyed our video. Take care!

If y'all been to New Orleans, they have these same doors! Que weird!! jajaja Luego, I swear I've seen this iglesia somewhere in Europe. Excellent background info., that I didn't know. Gracias gringos, jajaja

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias Lucio! Pa que veas todos los días son una oportunidad para aprender algo nuevo! We love Nola! Saludos

Que bonito video de San Miguel y esos churros si que se ven deliciosos

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias! Los churros estaban de rechupete!

such an amazing history connected to the arts! Definitely need to visit there - that’s totally our vibe! really cool contrast between the traditional Mexican grave sites and the American section.

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

San Miguel de Allende is a great place to disconnect and relax. It's relatively quite, very relaxing and super colorful. We highly recommend taking a trip there. The only issue is getting there the nearest airport is one hour and half on top going getting to Guanajuato. Guanajuato is also amazing so it's a win win 😊

Hello my fellow Chicagoans! ❤️😁 Just found your page while researching our upcoming trip to SMA. Super cool that there is a significant historical connection to Chicago. Never knew that and can’t wait to find out more. Thank you. New Subscriber 👋🏽

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra! We’re so happy you found us! If you have any questions or concerns feel free to follow us on Instagram “eatbailatravel” we will be more than happy to respond to questions or doubts you might have. We doing research and providing information we find interesting. So it refreshing to hear others like it as well. When are you going to San Miguel?

@sleonrn1

3 жыл бұрын

We will be there in October. Plan on staying 2 nights in Guanajuato, Guanajuato as well. ❤️

I was looking forward to y’all visiting San Miguel de Allende! It’s on my to visit list. Also, it was informative! Watching from HTX.

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Hannah! Cool, I’m glad you were excited for this one 😊 sending love to Houston!

Thank you for focusing on the Instituto de Allende. My parents studied there from 1968 - 1970. We were the only Black Americans from Chicago. It seemed that many natives had never seen Black Americans except in the Olympics. My sister and I attended a Catholic public school and became fluent quickly. Sad to see the Instituto is no longer functioning as an art school. Maybe someone will do a documentary on the artist that went there.

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing this memory! The SMA connection to Chicago for us is fascinating so we appreciate learning about other experiences like yours

We really enjoyed your video of SMA and plan to go there in a few days. We retired early in Mazatlan, Mexico and spend time traveling the world (especially during the hot and humid summer months in Mazatlan). Our Kimberly works remotely as a corporate lawyer and travels with her fiance to the best surfing spots (in Indonesia now), plus owns a house in the San Diego area near the beach. I see you have traveled to a few places we have visited abroad and here in Mexico. Your video gave a quick history of how SMA evolved from the Spanish Independence days into the artsy town it is today (even with the Bill Dickinson connection - we lived near Princeton and walked there nearly every weekend). This story was quite meaningful and it's missing from most of the vlogs we see out there. Keep up the good work and enjoy your time traveling across Mexico. Enjoy the journey and we shall be following you guys along the way.

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for joining our journey. We are huge fans of learning and sharing the cultural and historical experiences we learn about. It’s one thing to be a tourist and another to be traveler. We are love to learn and immerse ourselves culturally wherever we go. If you get a chance check out our “La Malinche video” it is by far our best field research Vlog. By the way how is Kimberly doing catching the waves in Indonesia we have heard so many great things about Indonesia that we hope to make it out there soon!

@vinyl57

3 жыл бұрын

@@EatBailaTravel kzread.info/dron/9nSo0KyBGufam9a07qB9HQ.html - here is the link to their KZread vlog (Kimberly and Jordy - her fiance). They are new to posting videos on KZread and are both really into surfing. Kimberly works remotely as a lawyer and Jordy works as a surf instructor at Surf Camp Lombok - closed for well over a year now. He just got his second shot of Sinovac vaccine in Jakarta yesterday. Enjoy watching their videos. By the way, Kimberly was an International Affairs major at FSU and spent time in China, Italy and Panama as an undergraduate student. She went to Duke Law and then went on to work for a big law firm in NJ/NYC. Since then, she has specialized in financial law matters and reviews contracts for her company in NYC remotely from anywhere in the world using Google Fi.

Love this. U guys read my mind. I’m been curious about San Miguel. It looks beautiful and i believe it’s home of my favorite tequila, casa dragones! Love the vids! Hope u guys find your home!

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Viviana, thank you for your comment! 😊 San Miguel de Allende is definitely worth a visit. It’s home for lots of people but perhaps not for us. Thank you for supporting our journey!

You guys are so cute and informative! I will definately follow u. Thank u:)

Really impressed by you both….well spoken and thoughtful commentary…great videography. I have traveled Mexico quite a bit but my calling is Southeast Asia. I am looking for in Asia what you both are looking for in Mexico.I get it! Good luck you two. Subscribed !!!

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comment. We are barely learning how to use a camera so it makes us happy to hear videography compliments. Very cool that you’re looking in Asia what we’re looking for in Mexico. Do you have a channel as well? Saludos! Thanks for the subscription

Great Video!!!

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

We’re happy you liked our video. Feel free to provide any feedback or suggestions. Thank you so much for watching!

I'm really enjoying your videos. I was going to suggest that you might like Guanajuato more but I see others beat me to it. I spent about 8 months in Guanajuato in 2018 and took a planned 3 day side trip to SMA but cut the trip short a day to return to GTO because while SMA was nice, I felt that there were too many people like me! (English-speaking gringos). As a university town there's a much "younger" feel & energy to the place than I found in SMA. I'm at least twice as old as you two, but I much preferred Guanajuato, and I look forward very much getting back to Mexico before long. Currently I travel there vicariously through your and others' videos!

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching we’re happy to hear people enjoy the kind of content we put out there. GTO is super nice we loved it but we need to spend more time there to be able to provide a good quality video. Unfortunately, we only spent 24 hrs there and didn’t get to experience it the way we would have liked to. A friend from KZread suggested we do a Diego Rivera so hopefully we get the opportunity to come back and do some good research and do something special for GTO

Nice video. thanks for the historical background. -Marc

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc! We might be heading around SLP in September maybe we can meet up for dinner soon!

@TheTwoTravelersInMexico

3 жыл бұрын

@@EatBailaTravel, Sounds good. -Marc

I can't wait till you make your way over to San Luis Potosi!😃😍

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Very soon!

SMA was the first place I ever visited in Mexico and I fell in love. I am a creative person so love the creative vibe of SMA. Just subscribed to your channel and also love travel, food and latin dance so look forward to following your journey! Gracias por tus videos y saludos de Holanda. xx

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Saludos! You have subscribed to the right channel! The dance part has been a little tricky lately with Covid but we try to make the best of it. Thank you so much for the comment we truly appreciate it. Feel free to provide any suggestions for us as we want to grow and improve our content.

@cindyritmeester

3 жыл бұрын

@@EatBailaTravel I would also love more videos on Mayan culture + rituals + spirituality in Mexico.

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Love it! We spent a month in Yucatán in April but thanks for the ideas when we go back we’ll make sure to keep those in mind. Saludos

My mom lives there now. Been in SM now for 15 yrs.

@EatBailaTravel

Жыл бұрын

Nice! How is she liking it?

@evelynkilgore828

Жыл бұрын

@@EatBailaTravel she said she would never return. She is 87 and just moved into a single unit. She had lived in center of town. She is a pistol. I'm 69 and I'm going down next year to check it out.

@EatBailaTravel

Жыл бұрын

😆 I’m glad she’s loving her life there!

You guys should visit Oaxaca. I know you guys did Puerto Escondido but you should visit the city. It's been voted the best city in the world before. Plus Oaxaca is known for its delicious cuisine.

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

We visited Oaxaca in March for two weeks and it was amazing! The food the drinks and beautiful centro. We didn't vlog on it because we enjoyed it so much. Hopefully next time we go well make vlog! We are thinking of taking a trip down there for dia de muertos but we will see how it all unfolds.

Did you visit Nayarit? I love Mexico. It's dream to live there one day. You guys are making a wise decision. Mexico is underrated. Enjoy guys!

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

We have not visited Nayarit we’re hoping to make it out there in October! Thanks for watching

Thank you for your video. It's just another lesson, for my people here in the U.S. who have this very bad impression of Mexico as a whole, NOT TO MENTION, it's people, whom are warm hard working with a mindset of servitude, even in a social level. My parents retired in a small lakeside colony, which was established by the French,in Jalisco Mx. Needless to say, they are extremely happy, with beautiful year round weather. The locals, look out for, and treat my parents with such warmth. It seems to me, "THE WALL" just might serve, to keep Us "OUT OF MEXICO",visa versa. So, start being nice to a Mexican today, and LEARN SPANISH, ASAP before the dollar collapses, haha!!

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

there is so much beauty in Mexico, we hope to continue making this videos as long as we can to continue sharing with the world

They have a good BLUES CLUB..

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the Blues club?

@normastanley5853

2 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine is moving there in a couple of months..

I’m a Chicagoan who plans to move there…

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Feel free to reach out for any help at any time!

I really like that you talk about the history and spots I have not seen in other English channels. Is San Miguel de Allende as expensive as Cabo?

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We cannot say San Miguel is cheaper than Cabo because weren’t there long enough to say but the prices can be up there depending on what you’re looking for. I hope this helps we can give you details on prices on what we spent

I’ve heard that many of the doors are carved from wood taken from the ships that brought the colonists from Spain. The ships were disassembled, and the wood was transported by a channel dug from the coast to San Miguel de Allende. I hope my source for this was accurate.

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

ooohh I like this theory! fascinating

Have you checked out Juriquilla?

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

We have not, what is that or where is that?

@markstevens2428

3 жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful town north of Querétaro. Juriquilla is home to the campuses of UVM and UNAM universities. Shopping centers with fashion outlets sit alongside Mexican restaurants, student-oriented bars and traditional cantinas on Boulevard Universitario, and Plaza Náutica’s fine-dining restaurants serve international dishes.

Queretaro is where Mexico gained its independence

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

That we’d like to learn because to our understanding it’s all over the place! Some people say it’s in Mexico City September 27 1821 then we see an article that it’s on august 24th 1821 in Córdoba Veracruz

I have recently requested the permanent resident visa from the Mexican consulate, Portland, Oregon. The initial process is now on-line. The request is emailed, with a short description of the reason for the request. An official replies with a PDF file. The PDF is completed and returned via email. After 10 days, an in-person appointment date is sent by email. Even though I requested a permanent visa request form, I only received a temporary request form. Communication with the consulate is quite terse.

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds about right lol not fun! Hope it works our for you!

Si nases en mexico automatica mente eres mexican american

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

Y si naces en E.E.U.U. Que es uno?

@LUISGutierrez-tx6ht

2 жыл бұрын

@@EatBailaTravel si nases en usa eres norte american tanbien porque America es un continente norte centro y sur Norte america es mexico usa y canada

How u guys funding this? Are you working from home for state side companies?

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

One of us works remotely and the other manages the KZread channel. We also were planning for a move like this for a couple of years so we saved and budgeted to make this dream a reality.

youre too damn young to “retire” to San Miguel… Suggestions- you should feature more street time, a mic inside the cafe, more architecture and less talk… mucho gracias… viaje seguro

@EatBailaTravel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion we’re always open to suggestions since we would love to keep growing.

@annaware4426

2 жыл бұрын

I love you talking. Your content is informative.

@EatBailaTravel

2 жыл бұрын

@@annaware4426 thanks ❤️

Why do you call immigrants expats, does it sound low class? call it for what it is IMMIGRANTS to our country.

@EatBailaTravel

Жыл бұрын

I guess it’s the mainstream term and we hear it a lot so that’s why we used it but you’re totally right, most people are immigrants not expats.

EatBailaTravel is one of the few (if not the only!) travel channels by mexican-americans. Our cultural backgrounds, languages, and upbringing inform the way we travel. We use our strengths to build a bridge between 2 countries who are often at odds with one another, and to build a community for those who can relate to the “ni de aquí ni de allá” complex. If you’d like to support our content, you can buy us a “coffee” at ☕️☕️☕️ buymeacoffee.com/eatbailatravel

Saludos de tejas

@EatBailaTravel

Жыл бұрын

Saludos!!

Hey you know cual raza ke no ?

@EatBailaTravel

Жыл бұрын

Simón

Ke no ? Bro mother land is beautiful wey

@EatBailaTravel

Жыл бұрын

It really is