u/Khaigan

Hi everyone! I'm really looking for perspectives from people that have lived in both. I love expat energy & entrepreneurship. It's great being around people I feel similarities with. My perfect day is one of culture, fitness, work, and a bit of nature. I tend to design my trips around good gyms and coworks and access to adventure when I want.

I've spent a month in both Medellin and Mexico City, and want to hear what other folks thought.

So far (and please add or disagree)

Medellin wins:

Condensed Expat energy. Easier to make initial friends
Affordability
Greener/jungle vibes
Weather

CDMX wins:

Safety
Access to creative arts (museums, hand-crafted culture)
Food scene
Dating safety
Museums
Nature parks
Cowork accessibility
Weekend trip accessibility

Does anyone have any advice to more affordably get into the game? I'm in Austin, TX, USA. These clubs make no sense. $400/month, no guests, gotta book a week in advance. $160 for one hour with your four teammates. It's a cool sport but what the fuck?

Had a great convo with another DN recently about a weird emotion I’ve never had a word for until recently.. which we called existential awe.

The more you travel, the more possible lives you become aware of. Different cities, routines, friend groups, relationships, careers, versions of yourself.

It creates this mix of awe and... weirdly...sadness. Awe because the world feels so big and alive. Sadness because you realize you only get to live one life and nomading, as incredible as it is, probably can’t last forever. It's a super weird feeling.

It's kind of like being sad on a trip that's only just begun because you know it is going to end one day.

I read a quote recently I loved though: it's not about the experiences you collect, it's about fully living the ones you choose.

Anyone else feel this sometimes? Existential awe? (Or dread, lol)