What's Your Pick? Top 5 Places I’ve Traveled That I’d Actually Live

Описание: Let's Go Baby! — it’s your boy Deon, and I’m coming to you from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

In this video, I’m breaking down my personal top 5 travel destinations — not based on hype or bucket lists, but on places I’ve actually been and could genuinely see myself living in or returning to again and again.

After more than a decade of traveling, my rankings have changed a lot. Some places have moved up, some have dropped, and a few might surprise you. I talk about beaches, cost of living, food, lifestyle, family-friendliness, infrastructure, and overall quality of life — the stuff that really matters when travel turns into long-term living.

Destinations covered in this video include:

West Coast Florida (Tampa / Clearwater)

Mérida, Mexico

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Phoenix, Arizona

Atlanta, Georgia
(+ an honorable mention that used to be my #1)

I also rank these destinations at the end based on:

Where I’d live outside the U.S.

Where I’d live inside the U.S.

And how much money actually matters when choosing a place

Drop a comment and tell me:

What are your top 5 travel destinations?

Which places lived up to the hype — and which didn’t?

Where could you actually see yourself living?

Make sure to subscribe, turn on notifications, and rock with the channel — I’m dropping travel videos weekly and unpacking these destinations even deeper in future episodes.

Chapters & Summary

00:01 – Intro: Back in the Dominican Republic
Setting the vibe + why this list matters

00:40 – Rooftop Views & Travel Perspective
Why environment changes everything

01:10 – San Diego Used to Be My #1
Why it dropped on my list over time

01:45 – Florida Changed Everything
First impressions of Florida vs California

02:30 – Why Tampa / Clearwater Is My Top U.S. Pick
White sand, clear water, and island vibes

03:14 – West Coast Florida Beach Breakdown
Clearwater, Destin comparisons, and water clarity

04:05 – Why Florida Feels Like Leaving the U.S.
Lifestyle, pace, and hidden communities

05:03 – Mérida, Mexico
Food, safety, cost of living, and culture

06:45 – Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo)
Infrastructure, Wi-Fi, power, and city life

08:12 – Phoenix, Arizona
Why it almost ranks higher (but doesn’t)

08:59 – Atlanta, Georgia
Diversity, airport access, and location advantages

09:47 – Final Ranking: Where I’d Actually Live
Inside vs outside the U.S.

11:50 – Honorable Mention: San Diego
Why money changes everything

12:38 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next
Weekly uploads + Puerto Plata send-off