Twenty-five years ago I quit my job and traveled throughout Mexico. Young and still in my prime, the experience changed my life. Years have passed and I am now proud to say I order my meals from the senior citizens menu. But I still hunger to repeat the timeless Mexican experience of yesteryear.
Today my goal is to share video through both the tourist and locals perspectives and at times will offer senior friendly observations on location. I do this for those who are interested in Mexican travel but apprehensive because of what they've heard or read. If this describes you, then join the travel club and you will experience the beauty of Mexican food, culture and people, only this time through the eyes of KZread and in the good company of the Timeless Travel Club.
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I always hate to be critical of others efforts but this video should be retitled , it is too much time spent on the reconstruction of the flood damage, doesn't really focus on a comprehensive walking tour list of sites to see and even when there is potential for something interesting the audio is terrible. to much video of a guy on a bench.
Fantastic
You people are chip!! You are looking for something very chip and free. Do you have legal papers to live in Mexico or you are an ilegal?
Why do they call it L town
Puerto morelos es un lugar hermoso pero con la construcion de mas edificios por las touristas principalmente nortamericanos con el stylo de vida que lo quieres, so of course is not the best for the mayan cost. I spend 4 months & half in pm, i had 3 months of rain.
Leaving in 6 days history is so important
6 days! Excellent… Enjoy and thanks for chiming in.
Beautiful
Thanks so much for watching!
You have a more authentic, relaxed style of video than most. Keep it that way! 🙂
LMAO THE CHANKALA
The egg things looks like smudging that the indigenous in Canada use, with sage and sweetgrass.
My wife and daughter and I have been living in Aguascalientes for a little over three years. (Before this, we lived six years in Puerto Vallarta and five years in Zacatecas.) For anybody looking to retire in Mexico -- or if you're a digital nomad like us -- I have found a VERY high percentage of people here who speak English. I would say at least a third of the people speak some English, and maybe 15% are fluent English speakers. Not only that, but I have found hidrocálidos (people from AGS) so open and helpful that almost every time I go out, I have at least one person speak to me in English and ask me if I need any help with anything. I never had that in Puerto Vallarta (a supposedly touristic spot catering to gringos), but I have found that here. Aguascalientes, AGS is one of the safest cities in all of Latin America, there's good food, lots of things to do, and great people. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Next time you should visit Retroactivo Records, one of the best record stores in Mexico City, regards.
My mom used to say that song to me, she never sang it but I remember her saying those words
uf my fsmily has prru passports n to go into eat at dan duegi fo they hsve to fill out the FfM form
what was your form isit the ffm in ored to go into sandiego
PUERTO, not Porto!
I try… Thanks for watching. 🤪🇲🇽
Thanks for the advice, can’t wait to try some of these in a few weeks!
Viva Aero Mexico??…😜 La Tierra de “MAÑANA” para siempre🙄
The music is distracting while you narrate.
Welcome to Acapulco Andy... Anxious to see your videos
Hi Abe, Thanks for your comment. Although this video was posted a year ago, I do hope to return to Acapulco some time in the near future.
Hi Andres. Can u make an 2023 update on this video
Hi Pavel, I haven’t been making videos lately but I am returning to Acapulco in February. I’ll see how it goes since the city was leveled by hurricane Otis.
No Starbucks ! Its just gets better and better !! 😅
Do a video tour. Present to your KZread audience great places to stay for a week, great places to stay for a few months. Even show us the meals you eat. I hope I have given you some video ideas. Take care.
Hi Andy, wondering how you and your 'Acapulco' family are after the big huricane hit Aca? We lived there for 2 years and people we know are missing. Hope you are well!
OMG I hope they turn up soon. My Acapulco family are all accounted for but their homes were both hit very hard. Even my usual hotel (Fiesta Americana) stated they won’t be open again until 2026.
@@timelesstravelclub6240 So glad to hear they are ok and that you weren't there!! It sounded like sheer terror. I feel worried about the poor Mexicans there trying to make a living and the food and water situation has been very bad there. You take care Andy! 👍😉❤
@@WeDidntExpectthis You are right. So many lives affected. I can’t imagine those few hours during impact. Thanks for checking in.
FMM i think if more than 7 days you pay if less than free
That is correct!
Yeah i need to do this nov 27 with family. First time im planning to buy tickets for cbx there n i heard they said theres hidden fee ?
Hi Andy. Well, after the Hurricane that has struck Acapulco, I thought of you. I too love Acapulco and ha e some friends o er at Pier d Luna. I feel helpless and wanted to connect. Respectfully yours, Paul
Hey Paul, I know that helpless feeling you speak of. I hope your friends are ok. All my family and friends are accounted for but they lost much of their possessions. I can’t wait to see them all again in February. Thanks for checking in.
I can't believe I didn't get this notification!!!! I found it though! And wow, what a trip that was!!! Very glad you finally got your luggage back!! Can't wait for the next one lol, but I'll bet you can! Take care!
Lol, I've been here. Great place.
is 8 hours enough layover time to get a small dose of Mexico City?
Eight hours would be plenty of time as long as you’re organized.
Good to see you Andy, you had quite a trip, both you and your albums are safe at home, Have you given Gino Vannelli album Canto a listen? Was one of my late husband’s favourite. Be well. 😊
Haha... yes Ana, my luggage and I are both safe at home now. I used to listen to Gino Vannelli back when he was in his prime. It was great to get re-acquainted with his music.
Amo la cultura mexicana es la mejor
Pan comido😂😂 saludos desde fresno ca
Promo>SM
Thanks, Andres! I commented on a previous video I went to Acapulco basically because of your videos (you sold me on it! Haha). This Fall I’m going to Puerto Vallarta (and I watched some of your videos to confirm it was a good choice! I’d have rather gone to Acapulco but flights were $550 out of LAX versus $330). Who knows, maybe I’ll enjoy PV just the same or better? Take care
Hey Dan! You are going to love PV. The food, the Mexican culture and diverse neighborhoods are unmatched. There is also much more English spoken in PV. I try to split my time between Acapulco and Vallarta. They are both official happy places of mine. And it makes me happy I was able to help with your choices as well. Thanks for checking in.
You have to go to "la lagunilla" in mexico city lots of antiques and records
Thank you for the video. I live in Santa Clarita. I will travel to San Diego and go the dentist office. I plan to take my car so if you can help me about how to get there and park etc. will be helpful. I am little apprehensive about driving down there. Are there any other ways to get there? Also, please give me the name of the city where the Cozy House by the Border is located. I did not catch the name. Also, please elaborate on trolly ride. Bit confused. I am US citizen. Getting into US should not be a problem now with my passport , I guess. Thank you so much for you help, sir.
OMG - one of our subscribers sent me here to watch this video! Another vinyl-loving kindred spirit in Mexico! 🥰 We are being nomadic for 4 years and hitting at least 30 different cities across Mexico, so I had to leave my 1400 records in climate control storage in the US. Once we choose the location in Mexico that we plan to call our permanent home, I need to figure out how to get my collection into Mexico. I have to admit, missing Record Store Day in April hurt my soul a little bit. I don't dare go into any record stores here in Mexico yet, simply because it's hard to not want to buy something and there is no place for us to put those things for now. I also know of at least one of the record stores that you mentioned too because I looked them up to see what the Record Store Day selections have been in Mexico over the last few years to see if they have unique releases. It is TOTALLY all about the hunt!! ~Gina
Hello Gringos! Yes, we are kindred spirits indeed... The love of vinyl AND Mexico?! Although you are slightly ahead of me on record count. I have seen your videos and I am envious of your nomadidness. I have watched some of your Mexico videos here and there. Keep up the good work. I loved my time in Mexico until covid closed me down. But I still post a video here and there and strive to visit more frequently south of the border someday soon. Ever been to Acapulco? Perhaps we can cross paths in an original home away from home for me.
@@timelesstravelclub6240 We haven't made it to the west coast of Mexico yet, but it is on the list and we are looking forward to it.
Gino Vannelli!!! I saw him on tour at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto back in the late 70s. He was from Montreal and had a big following in Canada back in the day. PS - judging by my 20something kids - vinyl is making a comeback. My son has several collector discs and, so far, doesn't even have a turntable. I guess they are for looking at - not listening to. Anyway, great idea for our next visit to CDMX.
Must have been a great concert back in that time. I understand he still tours. I watched a KZread video of him and his brother. Of course he uses a real orchestra now but man, he can still sing! Another Canadian find for me was Latin singer Amanda Martínez. I loved her Mexican music and was shocked she was Canadian. BTW vinyl outsold CDs last year. It’s a thing. Please don’t let your awesome son buy a cheapie turntable to play those precious gems with. Haha
@@timelesstravelclub6240 Thanks for mentioning Amanda Martinez - I had never heard of her. I am now a fan. Great music! It looks like most of her concerts are in Ontario - so I will keep my eye out to see if she comes out to BC. Yes, my son recently got a turntable from his sister for his birthday. I helped him assemble it and was amused to see he had zero concept of how it should be put together (my payback for all the times he has treated me like a tech newbie). We are talking - it won't work unless you take the plastic protector off the needle - and those dark lines are the gaps between songs. I am sure you will be horrified to hear the turntable has Bluetooth - no receiver or 30 pound speakers necessary. He was only prepared to open one "collector" disc, so I now have Taylor Swift Midnights memorized. Next stop, a trip to the vintage store. Not sure he is going to find The Weeknd - but ... I hope all is well!
I fly a few times a year, and have only had my luggage lost once - thankfully! Got it in a couple of days, but no fun being without clothes at my destination. Now I try to travel with only a 35 L backpack. Here's my suggestion for your Jazz collection - add Blues. :) There are some great blues artists available on vinyl!
Hi Brett, yes I love me some blues too. I don’t know how to travel with just a back pack. I guess I’m not that disciplined. But I do see the advantage.
@@timelesstravelclub6240 The key to traveling with a backpack is that you have to do laundry during your trip. I bring folding hangers and just wash the clothes with me in the shower if a laundry isn't available. Socks make good scrubbing mittens :)
@@bjones9942 Love this! I am going to make my socks mittens and scrub them good.. LOL I have been trying to reduce my luggage size for YEARS!! I am only fractionally better ... I bring way too much camera and tech stuff along!! Grrrr.. I have totally blown my laptop during a thunderstorm so this time I am also bringing a Surge protector.. But at least I can leave it there at friend's place.
Glad your video had a happy ending😂
Missed you All this time. Glad to see a video from you again. Drop by Bucerias sometime for a drink and chat if you ever get this direction.
One of these years I’m actually going to make it there, Rod. Haha. I always seem to pass through so I know how beautiful it is. You’re a lucky man.
Hey Rod, how are you? Can you believe it? I’m finally going to pull the trigger on a visit to Bucerias! Just for 2 or 3 days mind you but I knew the exact person to reach out to for a hotel recommendation. Haha. It will be mid February.
Love that you are into the Vinyls!! My last trip coming from Mexico was a crazy string of flight delays and cancelations that prompted me to take the NEXT flight anywhere North from Mexico City, the next one was to San Francisco so grabbed it and simply took the first shuttle to the hotel zone.. LOL Talk about spontaneity !!!! Next day a walk around the neighborhood found me in a Thrift store district and the most PERFECT Vinyl albums from the 40's--80's you can imagine!! I totally scored about 15 vinyl records in PERFECT condition... not a smudge or scratch on any of them!! My suitcase was VERY heavy going back home to Oregon... LOL Great stuff man! Love your stories! Heading to Mexico in two days... I will be gone till September so who knows what I might find! :)
Oh wow what an experience that must have been. I too stop in thrift stores whenever they are around. Never with the luck you had. Amazing! I try to be the first in line at Estate sales and have had a couple great hauls going that rout. I still love going to record stores but they are either way too expensive or I am not disciplined enough to just walk away. I’m not sure which. Enjoy your trip as it will be a while still for me. Where are you headed?
Thank you for hooking me up to this video and this channel! ❤
@@GringosRUs Sure.. I seriously thought Andy was the next KZread sensation when I started watching him... I still go back and re-watch my favorites! :)
I'm so happy to see you again, Andy! Oh my gosh, what a whirlwind cluster, with such a nice twist! Thank you for the story time, we've missed you.
It was fun looking back on it now but as you would imagine… I was in perpetual stress mode for a short time. 🤪
@@timelesstravelclub6240 I can imagine and know what it feels like. Air Italia lost my luggage on my honey moon and it had my wedding dress in it. We found it later in some random luggage storage room at the airport. Hardly anyone spoke English. We were lucky. It only took four hours, not three weeks!
@@eyesea123 oh wow. Not your wedding dress! Ok you win. That must have been so stressful!
@@timelesstravelclub6240 ha ha, its all good now at least!
Good to see you again.
Thanks Jeffrey! I’m so glad you stopped by.
Glad you are back with a new video! Thanks for the great content!
Haha… just something I had fun with. Thanks for checking in, Justin!
In 1979, I visited the houses of Hedy Lamarr and Rory Calhoun, near the cliff divers.
Hey thanks for that. I thought I knew Acapulco history pretty good but there is always something new to learn. Never knew they had a houses there. 👍🏻
They are to the left of the cliff divers. Roy's house had Posters from his movies glued on the walls. Also, Johnny Weissmuller spent his last days at the Los Flamingos, which during my visit in 1979, I was told "that he owned that hotel". Which is contrary to most other stories.
I was in Acapulco in 1979 when it was very different than now. It was a true vacation spot.
wow...SANA SANA COLITA DE RANA.... MEMORIES still now i use around famly or kids
Am looking forward to some more glimpses of Acapulco. All the best!
Hi Dan, I won’t be back in Acapulco until February. I’ll see what I can drum up then. Cheers…