Nice tips here. When I think of "quality of life" I actually rank Mexico much higher than the US. To me, the foundation for quality of life is health and freedom. The food is so junk in America that living there puts me at a much lower level of productivity, as well as mental and emotional well-being. Tell me, how is that a higher quality of life?
Here in Mexico, I can walk my dogs off-leash. They're well-trained to my verbal commands and super friendly. People around here know and like them. Can you do that in the US?
To a large degree, our freedom is dictated by the people around us.
If everyone around you is following every order that their screens spit out, then how's it going to go when you don't agree and don't comply with those orders?
Another point for Mexico here. Mexicans are generally friendly but they don't police each other like people from the US and Canada. I mean the kind of Karen-neighbor mentality where polite conversation is really a means to tell you what to do and check up to make sure you're following "the rules."
A bit of a rant in the comment section. This article reminded me of all the reasons I was eager to leave the US :)
Also, a really beautiful part. When our son was younger and we used to live in California, we spent a lot of time in Mexico: love the people love the food.
Ironically, Sinaloa is safe for gringos because of the mafia. I feel much safer here than in my hometown (Houston). And yes, Sinaloa is quite beautiful.
The Google bot tells me that geographically it’s Central America, but geopolitically it’s North America. What say you, my fellow human? Does this sound correct to you?
Nice tips here. When I think of "quality of life" I actually rank Mexico much higher than the US. To me, the foundation for quality of life is health and freedom. The food is so junk in America that living there puts me at a much lower level of productivity, as well as mental and emotional well-being. Tell me, how is that a higher quality of life?
Here in Mexico, I can walk my dogs off-leash. They're well-trained to my verbal commands and super friendly. People around here know and like them. Can you do that in the US?
To a large degree, our freedom is dictated by the people around us.
If everyone around you is following every order that their screens spit out, then how's it going to go when you don't agree and don't comply with those orders?
Another point for Mexico here. Mexicans are generally friendly but they don't police each other like people from the US and Canada. I mean the kind of Karen-neighbor mentality where polite conversation is really a means to tell you what to do and check up to make sure you're following "the rules."
A bit of a rant in the comment section. This article reminded me of all the reasons I was eager to leave the US :)
Also, a really beautiful part. When our son was younger and we used to live in California, we spent a lot of time in Mexico: love the people love the food.
Ironically, Sinaloa is safe for gringos because of the mafia. I feel much safer here than in my hometown (Houston). And yes, Sinaloa is quite beautiful.
Love a rant! So glad life in Mexico agrees with you (and your dogs), and that you’re happy and thriving. Where in Mexico are you?
In the safe part. Sinaloa.
Hi Elizabeth, I am really enjoying this series. Just a small note to offer; Mexico is actually considered part of North America, not Central America.
I do love me some ambiguity and the fact that both of these things can be true at the same time.
The Google bot tells me that geographically it’s Central America, but geopolitically it’s North America. What say you, my fellow human? Does this sound correct to you?
I say that is very interesting to learn. I can see that both things are true.