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We didn’t come to Guadalajara to visit. We came to live.

After Christmas in California and a quick stop in Las Vegas for CES, we found a cheap flight and followed a friend’s advice. That’s how our Mexico journey started.

And it led us here.

For 8 weeks, we built a routine, explored neighborhoods, tried (a lot of) tacos, and experienced daily life in one of Latin America’s most underrated cities.

Especially in Colonia Americana, recently named one of the coolest and most livable neighborhoods in the world by Time Out.

Guadalajara surprised us.

It’s creative, walkable, very gay-friendly, and easy to live in… but also complex, with moments that remind you this is real life, not just travel.

In this video:
– we explore Hospicio Cabañas and its Orozco murals
– try Jalisco food like torta ahogada and carne en su jugo
– get lost in Mercado Libertad
– experience a real lucha libre night at Arena Coliseo de Occidente
– talk about safety, Spanish, and daily life
– and take a chaotic day trip to Tequila

So… is Guadalajara the most livable city in Mexico?

We stayed for 2 months to find out.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:20 — 2 months in Mexico 🇲🇽
01:24 — Museo Cabañas & Orozco murals 🎨
03:10 — Adapting to Mexico & food 🌮
04:28 — Mercado Libertad & Analco 🛍️
05:26 — Neighborhoods & Colonia Americana 🌿
07:00 — Narco bloqueo experience ⚠️
08:44 — Learning Spanish 🗣️
09:00 — Lucha libre night 🤼
11:26 — Winter weather in Guadalajara ☀️
11:40 — FIFA coming to the city ⚽
12:02 — Tequila day trip 🥃
13:34 — Is it really livable? 🤔

🔗 WATCH NEXT

🇨🇳 Our China series (before Mexico)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQicIMb8HUwOj7FGUQNjJbuDJnxYgyoDI

🏛️ More Architechture in Salento
https://youtu.be/iPCRopHU8eA

🥃 Our Tequila day trip
https://youtube.com/shorts/yJ0CWiB8db8?feature=share

🤼 Full lucha libre experience
COMING SOON

FROM THE BLOG
The Gay Guadalajara Guide - https://thefabryk.com/blog/gay-guadalajara-mexico-guide
Our Fave Things to Do in Guadalajara - https://thefabryk.com/blog/things-to-do-in-guadalajara-mexico

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✈️ ABOUT US

We are The Fabryk.
We travel slow, look for real experiences, and explore places that feel lived in, not just visited.

🌍 More guides & stories:
→ https://www.thefabryk.com

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Living in Guadalajara for 8 Weeks 🇲🇽 Mexico’s Most Livable City?

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For our last stop in China (this time), we head to Shenzhen… a city that genuinely feels like it’s living in the future.

Just a few decades ago, this was a small fishing village. Today, it’s one of the world’s fastest-growing tech hubs, often compared to Silicon Valley. And after spending a few days here, we can kind of see why.

In this video, we put Shenzhen’s futuristic reputation to the test:
- Riding in a fully driverless taxi (no driver, no hands, nothing 👀)
- Ordering food by drone… and completely messing it up
- Exploring the world-famous electronics markets to fix Fabio’s broken phone
- Visiting COCO Park, where automation is taking over everyday life

But beyond the cool tech, Shenzhen also made us question something…

When everything becomes faster, easier, and more automated, what do we actually lose?

Less human interaction? Fewer random conversations? A different kind of travel experience altogether?

This city is incredible, but it definitely made us think.

Let’s go.

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CHAPTERS

00:13 – Welcome to Shenzhen (China’s Tech Megacity)
00:51 – First Impressions: Our Hotel in a Crazy Market
01:17 – Testing a Self-Driving Taxi
01:55 – Inside the Driverless Ride (Is It Safe?)
03:17 – Rating the Robot Driver

03:53 – Shenzhen Bay + Views of Hong Kong

04:19 – Ordering Food by Drone (What Could Go Wrong?)
05:32 – We Messed Up the Order…
06:11 – The Drone Finally Arrives
07:01 – Everyone Is Watching Us
07:20 – Unboxing the Drone Delivery (Worth It?)

08:37 – Inside Huaqiangbei Electronics Market
09:12 – Fixing Tech for Cheap in Shenzhen

09:53 – The Fully Automated Future (No Human Interaction?)
10:10 – Is This Actually… Kind of Sad?

10:57 – Ending with Traditional Dim Sum

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For more about Shenzhen, follow along:
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Gay Shenzhen Guide: https://thefabryk.com/blog/gay-shenzhen-china-guide
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Shenzhen Might Be the Most Futuristic City on Earth 🇨🇳

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Come with us as we explore China’s Greater Bay Area, a region of 86 million people where multiple cities are being connected into one massive urban experiment.

In this video, we travel through Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Macau, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen. From 2,000 years of trading history in Guangzhou to the Portuguese-Chinese fusion of Macau, the intensity of Hong Kong, and the futuristic tech of Shenzhen, each city tells a completely different story.

We cross borders, ride a self-driving taxi, try local specialties like dim sum and egg tarts, and experience how history, culture, and technology are all colliding in one of the fastest-changing regions on Earth.

Is this what the future of cities looks like?

📍 PLACES FEATURED:
Guangzhou
Zhuhai
Macau
Hong Kong
Shenzhen

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro: China’s Greater Bay Area
00:34 Guangzhou: China’s Historic Trade Hub
01:12 Cantonese Culture & Street Food
02:00 Dim Sum & Local Desserts
02:38 Shamian Island & Colonial Past
03:19 Canton Tower & City Scale

03:42 Zhuhai & Crossing into Macau
04:02 Macau: Portuguese Influence & Food
05:00 Casinos & Gambling Capital
05:30 Macau Identity & Local Perspective

07:03 Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
07:33 Hong Kong: Density & Cheap Stays
08:41 One Country, Two Systems
09:07 Victoria Peak Skyline

09:32 Shenzhen: China’s Tech Boom City
10:02 Self-Driving Taxi Experience
11:09 Markets & Daily Life

11:23 The Greater Bay Area Future

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For more about the Greater Bay Area, follow along:
Website: https://thefabryk.com/
Gay Shenzhen Guide: https://thefabryk.com/blog/gay-shenzhen-china-guide
Our Guangzhou Itinerary: https://thefabryk.com/blog/guangzhou-itinerary
Gay Guangzhou Guide: https://thefabryk.com/blog/gay-guangzhou-china-guide
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🏨 Hotels We Stayed In:
Boyue Langhao Hotel (Guangzhou): https://trip.tpo.li/Hc2p8QX6
Hotel Man Va (Macau): https://trip.tpo.li/s7kuRkmW
Ocean Guest House (HK 😬): https://trip.tpo.li/yp772JTS
Hub Apartment (Shenzhen): https://trip.tpo.li/Y2cG4QvG

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Four Cities, One Future: China’s Mega Region Explained

After crossing back into China from Vietnam, we didn’t head to another megacity… we discovered Guangxi instead.

Our journey started in Nanning, China’s “Green City”, where parks, lakes, and subtropical nature blend with modern life. From Qingxiu Mountain and the Longxiang Pagoda to the Guangxi Museum of Nationalities, this first stop revealed a quieter and lesser-known side of the country.

Then came Guilin — a short stop before boarding one of China’s most iconic experiences: the Li River cruise.

Sailing through dramatic karst mountains felt surreal, and arriving in Yangshuo opened the door to slow countryside travel, scooter rides through rice fields, hidden villages like Jiuxian, and unforgettable evenings with friends.

This episode is not about big attractions, but about rhythm, landscapes, and learning to travel China slower.

If you enjoy travel that mixes real experiences, landscapes, and honest storytelling, you’re in the right place.

📍 PLACES FEATURED:
Nanning, Qingxiu Mountain, Longxiang Pagoda, Guangxi Museum of Nationalities, Guilin, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo, Jiuxian Village, Guandi Governor Mansion

Have you explored Guangxi? Tell us your favorite places below.

MENTIONED VIDEOS:
Hanoi: Noisy but We Loved It 🇻🇳 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sdVmptB8fY
First Time in China's Southwest – All the Way to Chongqing 🇨🇳 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RafXwJ8P0g&list=PLQicIMb8HUwOj7FGUQNjJbuDJnxYgyoDI
Exploring Yunnan – So Many Hidden Gems 🏞️ 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpfhDX6jjho&list=PLQicIMb8HUwOWHAutEjKvHp8trvSi2dY5
 Hidden Gem: Euganean Hills in Veneto's Countryside 🇮🇹
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XGqhc6WOuI
Our Most Recent Series – Cycling Around the Taiwan 🚴‍♂️ 
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sISQc05vWt8&list=PLQicIMb8HUwMluOH-fDlk8-3YK8R3Ew--

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to Nanning, the Green City 🌿
01:00 – Guangxi Museum of Nationalities & Zhuang Culture 🏛️
02:50 – Guilin & Starting the Cruise to Yangshuo 🚢
03:35 – The Spot Pictured on the 20 Yuan Note 💵
05:34 – We Made It to Yangshuo! 🎉
06:50 – E-Scootering Among Karst Hills 🛵
08:14 – Jiuxian Village & Guandi Governor Mansion 🏯
10:55 – Yulong River & Its Scenic Bridges 🌉
13:26 – Last Day: Beer Fish & Scootering Southeast 🍺🐟

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🏨 Hotels We Personally Recommend:
Guandi Homestay https://trip.tpo.li/TEI7xFjy
Mount View Hotel https://trip.tpo.li/ZliV8PbJ

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#ChinaTravel #Yangshuo #Guangxi #Guilin #Nanning  #LiRiver  #GayTravel

Back to China 🇨🇳 Hidden Guangxi, Li River Cruise & Yangshuo Countryside

Are you a digital nomad looking for a new adventure? Cape Town might just be the perf destination for you! In this video, we'll share 8 essential tips for making the most of your time as a digital nomad in this beautiful city.

From finding the best co-working spaces to exploring the stunning natural scenery, we'll cover everything you need to know to thrive as a digital nomad in Cape Town. Whether you're looking to work remotely for a few weeks or settle down in this vibrant city for a few months, we've got you covered.

Here are some of the topics we'll cover:

00:56 - Find out what load-shedding means 💦
02:33 - Learn about general safety in Cape Town
04:03 - Find out how to get the best accommodations 
05:29 - Find out where to get a SIM card
06:11 - Find out where to go food shopping
07:20 - Get a gym membership
07:52 - How to find some cozy workspaces
08:17 - What to do after the work day is finished

So if you're ready to embark on a new adventure as a digital nomad, join us in Cape Town and discover all that this amazing city has to offer. Don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel for more digital nomad tips and travel guides!

#travel #Cape Town #Africa #SouthAfrica #digitalnomad #remotework #loadshedding #safety #accommodation #airbnb #greenpoint #seapoint #travelguide

Check out our blog: https://thefabryk.com/ for more gay digital nomad stuff!

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Some links from our blog mentioned in the vid:
A DIGITAL NOMADS GUIDE TO CAPE TOWN (written version of this video with some extras) - https://thefabryk.com/blog/top-10-tips-for-digital-nomads-cape-town
FOODIES GUIDE TO CAPE TOWN - https://thefabryk.com/blog/south-africa-cape-town-culinary-food-scene
GUIDE TO GAY CAPE TOWN - https://thefabryk.com/blog/gay-life-cape-town
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