Came here after watching the video on your other channel discussing your future. Don’t give up man. You make great content. It may have been the Asia/China thing that got people interested but it’s your attitude and communication skills that made people stay. Been following for years and it’s really interesting to see the personal growth you’ve had and the changes you went through. You are genuine and you never try to be something that your not. People realized that in your videos about China and they will also realize it if you keep making content like this. All the best bud.

grreattttttt STUFF, man!!!!! I REALLY appreciate your break down. AND you're super great at what you do. This was one of the better videos Ive seen on MX.

Thank you so much for all tips, Kevin! My best friend and I are heading to Tulum/Cancun in 10 days, and this video of yours really helped us out!

One of the best travel videos I’ve watched. Very informative & I love the comparison. I love the sarcasm 😆

Great info! Appreciate the information as it truly provides more insight than just the regular tourist sales pitch.

Now this is the way you do a video! Great insight and commentary without a whole lot of fluff and useless information.

Great vid!! Very usable information with a good mix of humor. Thumbs up!

Hey Kevin! Glad to have you back. I was a regular throughout the China vlogs but lost touch somewhere in between. Hoping to see more of these Mexico vlogs and other Hispanic countries as well. Cheers mate!

Loved your video dude, I like that you add so humor to it.

Absolutely LOVED this review..... PHENOMENAL! Thanks man! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Liking the new approach bro, always interesting. Keep the content coming!

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

Good one!!! As a mexican national i appreciate your down to earth review. keep it going

Nice informational video bro , keep grinding. Going back to playa soon and I loved it

Great review!! You hit it on the nail with Playa but I've never been to Tulum so will explore more of that. Thanks!

Kevin, thank you! That was incredibly helpful, and also makes me realize how much I don't want to go to Tulum! haha But I really laughed a lot at the Tuluminati because I can imagine so clearly what you mean. It was very similar in San Marcos. Guatemala! I appreciate this take, thanks so much for the honest review of these cities! :)

@isabeljauma1263

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

The Tuluminatis took me out LOL there's no better way to describe them.

@latinstuff1

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao is there such thing ? Haha

@isabeljauma1263

2 жыл бұрын

Haaa

Tulum has large gorgeous free public beaches!

@bayly1977

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 which you can’t get to because of the resort Berlin Wall.

Awesome video dude- you covered all the things my GF and I wanted to know about each place and the differences between the two. We'll be staying in Playa Del Carmen. Video and audio quality are on point too which isn't always a given with travel videos. Cheers!

@ScottBrio

2 жыл бұрын

@Silvia Hoard we stayed with a friend who lives downtown Playa. It was free and awesome :)

Taking my daughter to Tulum in Feb You gave me a good idea of what to expect. She will love it there… hope this mama can keep up with her. Thanks

This video was super helpful, dude. Thank you.

You can also take the ferry from PDC to Cozumel - $25 USD round-trip when I went last

Awesome! I’m plan to start my airbnb out there & plan to to visit very soon. You really helped me. Thank you

Great info. Great job. Thanks!!

Super helpful! Thanks Kevin.

having explored both - I agree with all of your observations, not some - but all. well done

Thank you posting this great video.

Thank you for this Informative Video Bruv, Heading to PDC this June 14th 🎉

Glad I saw this video as I was questioning which town I should hit this coming winter. Def will stay at PDC. Thanks so much!

Thanks for your video. My wife and I are planning to make the move mid-September to Playa.

You completely nailed it with this video! Perfectly described and showed the vibes of each place. Loved you description of the tuluminati! Hilarious!

Thank you so much this was so helpful!

I feel like i've traveled to the both places. Looking forward to your next video 🐒🐒

Great video. I'm doing 6 months in plays del Carmen next year

This was the most real video I have seen in a while! I have lived in playa for almost half a year and I went to tulum many many times since it’s only 45m away in a car from playa. No doubt, playa is way better if you want to live there and if you want to have a more “real” experience. I love how playa is all mixed, the beaches like you said are mixed with locals and tourist. We are all enjoying it while in tulum you definitely don’t see that. The beaches in my opinion are more beautiful in tulum but the overall experience is way better in playa. Playita is the best!

Great presentation and I appreciate your show and tell with frankness. You're a natural in how you present! Best with your future with your aspirations and purpose in life.

@Monkeyabroad

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

thank you very much for the advice. the pictures are great❤

This video is awesome. I was trying to decide between the two and because of this video I’ll be staying in Playa del Carmen. But I’ll visit Tulum for a day just to wait in line to pose for the same pic that everyone posts on social media. 🤣

Kevin, just saw your story on Instagram. Here to leave some positive engagement and support you while you figure out the future of this channel!

You’ve described both to a “T”! Great information and video! I also prefer Playa del Carmen over Tulum. Still nice to experience both to get your own feel for the places.

Great video! Since you’ve been to Tulum a couple of times - what hotel/resort would you recommend for the best beach/ activity experience? Thanks!

Good on you for reinventing your content!

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that :) one video at a time

Great video and explanation ♥️♥️

Love this thank you!!!

Amazing video 😻 I live in playa and I love it 😻 totally enjoying my life

Just got back from QR and fell in love wit Playa and this video is spot on including the Tuluminati lol I really enjoyed the vibe and convenience of Playa didn’t like the exclusiveness of Tulum at all. 5th ave is awesome but I quickly realized Benito Juarez is where all my shopping should be done. You got a new subscriber 🤙🏽

@Kingstylez16

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean groceries buying at benito Juarez because it’s cheaper or what was your experience there?

@Some_guy100

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kingstylez16 yeah groceries and basic stuff but also souvenirs and alcohol at a quarter the price of shops on 5th.

Great video man!

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

You’ve made my decision so easy. Thank you 😊 I’m going to Playa del Carmen for a week and lot you stated it is more developed and much more affordable. Thank Muchas gracias muchacho 😊

Bruh, came for the commentary and stayed for the music. Bravo!

You seem to be analytical and logical which makes for a great detailed review. Also comparing things without bias. Letting each TYPE of person decide what they will enjoy

Love the videos, keep it up!

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Great info!

Just a heads up about Tulum. The infrastructure, water and sewer, and electric are a wreck. Playa at least is up to date

Playa del Carmen is the Best🇲🇽🔥😍

Really helpful. I m just going for 4 days 5 nights. So I guess I will Enjoy more Playa del Carmen

Hey Kevin I'd love to see you go to Puerto Vallarta and compare your experience to Playa de los Muertos!

The end is so funny because so true!

Tuluminati!!!! LOL. Best review of the area I've seen so far.

Very useful info. I already made up my mind where to go. Thumbs up, boy. lol

Thanks for the Tulum bicycle tip. I would have been an idiot and tried to walk into town from the beach lol.

Very helpful-- thank you!

Good honest opinion! Thanks!

Great video. I would say, no need to pick. Rent a car, pick a home base airbnb and explore the region. Some of my favorite beaches are in-between the two, Xpu-Ha is gorgeous for example.

This couldn’t be more accurate…like 1000% accurate!! Headed back to PDC in 3 weeks!

I’ve been to both years ago and enjoyed both as well. However, when I revisited Tulum in 2020, it was very tuluminati!

@marley551

2 жыл бұрын

Tuluminati? 😂 Nice term hahaha

Thank you! This was very helpful! I would go to Playa Del Carmen over Cancun or Tulum!

Man the coffee up there can be amped up lol 😂

This was super helpful

Well done!

Very helpful Thanks

Very helpful info thank you, i have been in Playacar 3 times same adult only hotel, but didn’t know about the taxi thing till now😀 i love Playa Del Carmen bc of the fruit stand on 2nd calle and 25 avenida , will be there again same hotel on September 10th😀

Great content. Your video helped me make up my mind on which place to visit first. Playa del Carmen I think will be a better fit for me. Thanks for posting great information. Keep your shirt off, it is a great way of promotion your videos. lol

thanks soo much!

I've been nomading through Yucatan for a couple months. Really enjoyed Playa del Carmen overall, was there for a couple weeks, now in Tulum and planning my "escape". LOL, I agree with what you say, Tulum might be nice for a resort experience on vacation, but not so much to live and work. I seem to have evaded the Tuluminati thus far, although I will be back for some meditation retreat time.

@Padidas85

10 ай бұрын

If you had only 3 nights, would stay in Playa or Tulum. First time for both. Just me and a buddy. We’re gonna go to Bacalar for 3 nights after that

Cenote Cristalino is beautiful. Did you do any of the cenotes outside of the Tulum/Playa area?

Loving the videos man! What are your travel plans for the rest of the year? Are you staying in Mexico or planning to visit more countries? Would love to see you in Europe one day 😁

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Gonna be traveling all over Mexico for a few months, starting soon. Then gonna continue into Central America and South America. If things pick up-like I plan-then Europe after. Cheers :)

great video. Which camera did you use please??

You forgot renting a car. I got a car from a great French Canadian lady based in Playa Del Carmen and went up and down the coast from the border and the ruins, to Isla Mujeres. No fuss, no scams, you just need to be assertive driving and watch out for gas station tricks. But we saw so many things that we otherwise wouldn't like far flung cenotes.

@bettywhite2694

2 жыл бұрын

Which ones? I’ve been to a bunch just from taking the bus or taxi and it was dirt cheap

There is collectivos in Centro which takes you to Tulum Beach area for 15 Peso one way. They go way deep to the overpass at one point then return to town picking up riders along the way until full.

@Kingstylez16

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know where exactly in Centro the collectivos are located?

Hi Kevin! I enjoyed this video - the insider perspective is very useful for someone (like me) who is planning a trip. One question - how do the sargassum situation compare in these 2 places?

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

The sargazo has improved a lot since this video in Playa. Haven’t been to Tulum in a while though so I’m not sure. I’d assume it’s improved there as well a little bit

@ajl3672

2 жыл бұрын

@@Monkeyabroad Thanks for the quick reply! Am enjoying your content (on various platforms).

@gladlock

2 жыл бұрын

when it gets bad, it hits both spots badly because they have public beaches. The places with resorts clean more

I’m going to check out Merida, then Playa. I want to know more about Oaxaca and Mexico City too. Helpful video 👍

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video & much appreciated as clearly you get it! Any websites or places in Playa that I can research good deals for a place to stay for 2 weeks?

@Monkeyabroad

2 жыл бұрын

i normally use Booking.com

grat information. thank you

Kevin, how about visiting Cozumel from playa del Carmen I think you can take a ferry? BTW enjoying your content (old and new) it’s entertaining.

@SL-rn2bd

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Cozumel is nice, except when there is 5 cruise ships parked there and thousands of "cruisers" walking/waddling around.

Looking to get away from Montana winter. Recommendations for a ten day place to stay (for 2) in playa del carmen

well alright, i gotta say my tulum was amazing, and you did not mention the cenotes!!!! tulum has so many and that smallness of it allows for more intimate connections with the land and fellow travelers

@Carolinapetroska

6 ай бұрын

Tulum sucks. Never again

i can't they are advertising Buffo like this-- this can be so dangerous. I'm so glad you had a great experience, mine was traumatic

Kevin👏👍👍👍awesome places

Tulum is magical

Great video ,I also notice a lot of hilly billy's around or the hippy style traveler yet it is so expensive ,I guess Cancun is not so expensive as there is more hotels etc on offer

omg lol tuluminati, this video cant be any more spot on!!

playa del carmen was awesome. Barcelo maya beach is also pretty nice

Best wishes and congratz from PERÚ , thanks for the tips and details, .I'll be in Quintana Roo in 10 days. Definitely Playa del Carmen is the Best option and more genuine essence ,personal view o point. I love México . Hugs and Best regards bro from the country of the Incas.

What do you recommend for going to Cancun for the first time. Cancun, puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen?

Can someone tell me how to get into the Tulum private bar/beach. What clubs are good to say I'm going to? Thank you 🥰

I fell in love with Tulum about 10 years ago. We've visited again about 4 times - for about 2 weeks each time. I have a feeling I won't be enjoying Tulum anymore but my husband who really didn't want to go there the first time is insistent we go. So we probably will but.... I just don't think it will be the magical place it was every other time we've gone....

@myvictory8294

Жыл бұрын

Go to Puerto Aventuras

@davidarmitage9041

Жыл бұрын

@@myvictory8294 Good suggestion. I saw a travel show on cable tv about it and was very impressed. We stay in PDC during the winter and take the Colective to Tulum. It’s changed quite a bit over the past ten years. Wait until the train and the Tulum airport are are in operation. It’s good that you saw Tulum before it turns into another Cancun😢.

Tulumaniti haha that´s funny! and I can see that reflected in Instagram posts a loot

im looking at options. I went to Puerto Vallarta and want to go somewhere similar... any suggestions

Playa Del Carmen has so many bars, restaurants, stores, and night life on 5th Ave. The walk ability is great! Credit cards are widely accepted and 5th Ave is only two blocks from the beach. Hands down PDC is better than Tulum. For less than $100 you can go to a beach club, have some drinks and food there, walk back to 5th Ave and have a massage and still have money left over.

History drawn to the name and the heart

Just got back from staying at the only 4 star all inclusive resort in PDC. Its the Grand Velas….it was awesome! Went downtown PDC for a day and it was ok but way too touristy for me. Give me Grand Velas forever!😎