American Woman Goes Viral After Sharing How Life Improved After Moving to Puerto Vallarta

PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – An American woman has become an overnight sensation on social media after sharing a heartfelt video about her life-changing decision to move from the United States to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, a popular tourist destination on the west coast of Mexico. In the video, she revealed how her life had drastically improved since the move and encouraged others to consider living abroad. (Watch the video below!)

The woman moved to Puerto Vallarta six months ago and used the platform to share her experience. “I left the US six months ago, and life is better abroad,” she stated in the video, which has since been viewed over 6.5 million times. The response was overwhelming, with many social media users expressing a desire to follow in her footsteps and seek a better life outside the United States.

According to the TikToker, her move was surprisingly accessible, costing around $1,000, which she noted was “a lot less than expected.” She also shared the key reasons why she believes her life has improved since the move:

  1. Physical Health: @iamrachelsarah emphasized that the natural surroundings of Puerto Vallarta had a positive impact on her physical well-being. She noted that the local food and air quality were significantly better than in the US.
  2. Emotional Health: The TikToker revealed that her emotional health has improved since relocating. “I’m happier and less stressed,” she shared. “My nervous system is relaxing; it’s calm for the first time in my life.” She attributed this change to the reduced pressure she feels compared to life in the US.
  3. Medical System: The American expat highlighted the affordability of medical care in Mexico. She pointed out that medicine and medical services are more cost-effective compared to the US.
  4. Social Quality: @iamrachelsarah reported a wider social circle in Mexico, crediting the cultural differences for fostering a more trusting, loving, and empathetic community. “People are kinder here because they are happier,” she explained.

The video struck a chord with viewers, many of whom shared their own experiences of life outside the US and expressed their agreement with @iamrachelsarah’s observations. Comments included anecdotes about improved health and happiness after relocating, as well as a desire for a more fulfilling life abroad.

While some commenters defended life in the US, the majority showed interest in the TikToker’s moving process and requested advice on making the move themselves. The video has sparked a conversation about the merits of living abroad and the potential benefits of seeking a better life outside the United States.

PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - An American woman has become an overnight sensation on social media after sharing a heartfelt video about her life-changing decision . . .

Follow Us On Google News | Get Our Newsletter



Trending News on PVDN

  • tropical-storm-flossie-hurricane-mexico-pacific-coastTropical Storm Flossie to Strengthen into Hurricane as It Tracks Along Mexico’s Pacific Coast Tropical Storm Flossie is expected to become a Category 2 hurricane by July 2 as it moves parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing dangerous rainfall, wind, and surf. Tropical Storm Flossie is on the verge of forming from Tropical Depression Six-E and is forecast to strengthen rapidly into a hurricane as it parallels Mexico’s southwestern…
  • tropical-storm-flossie-mexico-coast-rain-surf-alertCabo Corrientes under tropical storm watch as Flossie expected to Bring Heavy Rain and Dangerous Surf to Southwestern Mexico Tropical Storm Flossie is forecast to strengthen and may impact Mexico's southwest coast from Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes with heavy rain, flooding, and hazardous surf early this week. Tropical Storm Flossie is expected to deliver heavy rains, gusty winds, and dangerous surf conditions to Mexico’s southwestern coast in the coming days, prompting authorities to issue…
  • timeshare puerto vallartaUS Uncertainty Slows Growth in Mexico’s Vacation Property Market in 2025 Tourism developers in Mexico lower 2025 sales projections due to U.S. policy uncertainty under Trump, with American buyers making up 70% of the market. Mexico’s vacation property market is feeling the effects of political turbulence north of the border, with tourism developers projecting slower sales growth in 2025. According to the Mexican Association of Tourism…
  • cancun-beach-cleanup-sargassumMassive Beach Cleanup to Combat Sargassum in Cancun After a week of the Cancun’s tourism department denying sargassum existed and insisting media photos were fakes, over 600 public servants and volunteers joined the first simultaneous beach cleanup. In a bold step toward environmental preservation and tourism sustainability, Cancun's Municipal President Ana Paty Peralta led the city’s first simultaneous beach cleanup effort this week.…
  • cancun-hotels-sargassum-cleanup-failuresCancun Weekly Sargassum Outlook (June 24–30, 2025) Sargassum levels across the Caribbean continue to rise as the 2025 season peaks. Tourists heading to Cancún or Isla Mujeres this week should be prepared for varying beach conditions. Here’s what to expect. 📡 Offshore Conditions Satellite data from the University of South Florida reports the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has reached record levels this…
  • cancun-2025-sargassum-beaches-and-activitiesSargassum won’t ruin your Cancun vacation, there are plenty of clean beaches and tourist activities As the 2025 sargassum season continues through September, visitors to Cancun can still enjoy clear beaches like Playa Delfines and Playa Caracol. As the 2025 sargassum season intensifies across Quintana Roo, tourists are finding it more difficult to enjoy the region’s iconic white-sand beaches without encountering the unsightly brown seaweed. While the influx of sargassum…
  • tropical-storm-flossie-strengthens-mexico-june-2025Tropical Storm Flossie Strengthens Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Could Become Hurricane by Tuesday Tropical Storm Flossie gains strength off southwestern Mexico, with hurricane status possible by Tuesday. Storm warnings issued from Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula. Tropical Storm Flossie continues to gain strength off Mexico’s Pacific coastline, prompting tropical storm warnings and watches across several southwestern states. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Flossie is expected…
  • tropical-wave-7-floods-bacalar-chetumal-emergency-responseTropical Wave Floods Bacalar and Chetumal as Navy and Army Activate Emergency Plans Torrential rains from Tropical Wave 7 flood Bacalar and Chetumal, prompting emergency response from the Navy and Army. Several towns remain isolated in southern Quintana Roo. Torrential rains caused by Tropical Wave Number 7 have flooded multiple communities in southern Quintana Roo, prompting a joint emergency response from Mexico’s Navy and Army. Authorities activated their…
  • real estate puerto vallartaJalisco lawmakers propose limiting short-term platform rentals to 180 nights per year to fight gentrification and real estate speculation Jalisco lawmakers propose limiting short-term platform rentals to 180 nights per year and taxing vacant homes, aiming to curb gentrification and ease the housing crisis across the state. In a push to address the growing housing crisis and slow the pace of gentrification, Jalisco lawmaker Mariana Casillas Guerrero of the Futuro Party has proposed a…
  • puerto vallarta airportCanadian travelers are falling in love with Puerto Vallarta all over again Canadian travel to Puerto Vallarta continued to rise in 2024 with nearly half a million visitors from Canada, prompting expanded air routes and growing interest from airlines in 2025 like Porter. Puerto Vallarta is seeing a steady surge in Canadian visitors in 2024, with more than 490,000 travelers from Canada arriving by air—a 2 percent…
Scroll to Top