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I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks..

@@EmilyEvelyn-90 Quitting may not be the best approach if you ask me. This is where an AI comes into the picture. I barely have time to trade myself as my job swallows up most of my time. *MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY*..

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Well @briantravelman, some people don't travel much and want to learn, and some people.... they just don't KNOW. Papiamento is not a widely spoken language, nor is the dutch language, really. So, we thought it best to touch on it. All in good learning, hey!? What did you enjoy most about our info? Thanks for watching! Welcome to our channel, Ayr & Lori

YOU are SUPER @hsenaltan1721!! We thank YOU so much for the love! We are very happy we helped you in some way. We wish you safe and very happy travels! Ayr & Lori

Yep, we were SO surprised at the lack of visibility on Aruba, on almost any beach we went to. Disappointing. Howevery Curacao's underwater life was awesome! And we are totally with you with us (lol) on the raw, more wild, and harder to get to beaches on Curacao. That was the charm and tranquility we were looking for. That said, we'd likely not return to either! We'd keep on checking out other Caribbean islands, for comparison. How about you? Ayr & Lori

Awe hey @buckw65, we were super excited to do a whole bunch of South East Asia content giving great info also, but ....our plans changed. We chose to visit Colombia, South America instead this year due to higher flight costs to SEA and SUPER low flight costs to Colombia. Hope that doesn't disappoint too badly. Thailand is still on the list for an upcoming winter though! Hope you subscribed to see when that happens! Sincerely, Ayr & Lori

@PlanFree Columbia and South America sound pretty dang interesting as well... looking forward to it 😁

@@buckw65 1 month in Cali, Colombia so far and we enjoyed it. Where is next on your list to travel to?

@PlanFree we head back to Aruba in May for 2 weeks. Aruba is our "winter out of Ontario" plan. Another place is Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. My wife was born there, but came to Canada at the age of 5. She'd love to go for a vacation there. Crete and Malta are also on our list....we have big dreams

@@buckw65 Ahh yes, Aruba is a favorite. We lived the one winter for a full 6 months. Everyone kept saying how expensive Aruba is/was but we did the entire 6 months with a 2 bedromm apartment and a car for CAD$7000. 👌 We have many videos on our channel regarding Aruba...have you seen any of them we wonder? Here is one you might like: Top 10 Things To Do in Aruba th-cam.com/video/e5VsYgWFu4k/w-d-xo.html Hope you have subscribed, you sound like our kind of traveler! Keep dreamin BIG buck! Albertans, Ayr & Lori

You are pretty cute @justyrenson, we don't recall seeing that product specifically, but that doesn't mean we hit all the stores that might have carried it. There was one pretty large and good store you can try called Mini Super Andy. maps.app.goo.gl/nHZxK6Hm5PgzfEaj7 Sounds like you are considering a trip or moving to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala? Ayr & Lori

Okay @SomeDutchGuy, well we can try to answer your question about food on both Islands here now. Aruba is significantly smaller island than Curacao so the availability of products, we found, was slightly less on Aruba. For example in Curacao they have huge grocery stores with a large imported section of meats and cheeses from Holland and other areas. You can still find some of those things in Aruba but the selection was just much less. Aruba has less grocery stores, smaller grocery stores but still fine. Curacao is such a larger island, with a larger capital city, that the availability of local type cuisine, street food and restaurants was greater. The area are larger. Aruba though had more higher end, touristy type restaurants, more finer dining style places. Does that help? Thanks so much for watching our video we're really glad you did. Thanks for your comment and question! Ayr & Lori

@@PlanFree - Wow I didn't expect this, thank you! Very helpful, subscribed.

@SomeDutchGuy ahhh really? Oh you're so happy to help and we really hope our informacion did. Comments on videos are great! They often reveal a whole lot more detail than is able to be put into a video when you talk ad lib in the moment you know? Making videos is actually quite tricky... it's difficult to touch on every little thing that you want to, it's easy to forget things... you know? We are glad you asked and if anything else pops up on your mind about Aruba or Curacao please just reach out. 😁

@@MountainMadeFabShop that is great to hear! Have you been a geographically free lifestyle for a while? We wish you well! Ayr & Lori

We are opportunistic entrepreneurs that manage our own business, rental properties and investments remotely, independent of location. How about yourself @molovesentertainment1989?

Those are good tips too. We didn't think of them, so thanks! ...for if we need to do it again down the road. Ours did end up going on ok, so we didn't need it, but I'm sure someone else watching might like to try your ideas. Thank you for sharing!

We would generally agree with you! Sounds like an opportunity for some smarty pants to start a business and make a better mouse trap (if you've ever heard that phrase) for all of us! Thank you for your comment and for watching! Sounds like you've been in this position also? Ayr & Lori

Thank you @BREAD-j6l for watching and we really loved reading your comments. 30 times is a LOT for Mexico ...resorts are cool, for a bit...but we'd recommend smaller.towns in and.amongst the real local people. SUPER inexpensive that way. We are curious as to where in Costa Rica you will spend your time looking for a condos or houses? We look forward to the update after your further research in CR! Ayr & Lori

Thank you so much! We enjoyed our time there. Hope to return one day 🥰 We also hope you liked our video!

Yes you're right @garcianet1, Lake Atitlan is a touristy area with many travelers ans visitors but we did not find the cost of things high. We thought they were quite low actually, compared to many other countries we've lived in. What are some lower-cost areas you would suggest in Guatemala? Thank you for watching and we appreciate your comments! Ayr & Lori

Yes you're right @garcianet1, Lake Atitlan is a touristy area with many travelers ans visitors but we did not find the cost of things high. We thought they were quite low actually, compared to many other countries we've lived in. What are some lower-cost areas you would suggest in Guatemala? Thank you for watching and we appreciate your comments! Ayr & Lori

Have you been here?

You have to double check at the office you will be using but when I did the process using the office at Guadalajara I was able to choose the day and time of my preference for my appointment. After my appointment was set I showed up early on the day and time of my appointment. It would be best to get the original mailed copy from the utility company of your bill because we do not know if you're particular sat office will accept a printed copy or not. We were told we would require the original one that the company mails to you/your landlord. Hope that helps! Keep us posted on how it works for you! Ayr & Lpri

You have visited 2 beautiful beach areas in Mexico, very cleaned up and touristy, so yes, the safety will be fairly good in those areas. Mexico is BIG though and we hope you have many more places to go to explore! CR is beautiful also, just so very different! It's biodiverse, and so varied in topography, climate, etc. And there is the Pacific coast, the Carribean coast, the mountains and the beaches....so very interesting. Just like Mexico! Haha....now we've REALLY confused you!! Safe travels, we look forward to hearing your comparison once you have visited both @DiegoEspinal-q1d!

@@PlanFree YES and thank you very much so kind of you!

@DiegoEspinal-q1d keep in touch!

Hi @traceybuchner4585, It's Lori here, the lady in the video that you just watched, so I felt that I should answer you based on a female perspective in relation to your question. 😉 So we don't live there anymore we only lived there for a season to see what it was like. But, while we were there and based on our experiences, I personally would have no problem living there alone. I am a female in my late 40s and thinking ahead into my 50s and 60s I would have absolutely no problem living in the small towns around the lake. We were in San Pedro and we felt that the local community would be safe for you to live in. There are expats there too, and you would have to find the ones that you really fit in with and felt a good connection with cuz many can be quite cranky (sorry, the truth hurts!), and then even more so the local people are lovely. We have heard quite good things about the larger place further away from the lake called Xela. You might want to have a look into that small city and the people in that area, it's a larger center and there would be more to see, do and easier to get products. Does that help?

@@PlanFree yes thank you for the feedback

Thank you that's a good idea for a potential future video!

Great tip @here-right-here! What are the areas you suggest, if any?

@@gracebryant6268 we happen to think your suggestion is one of the best and we decided to make a video just about that. Here it is in case you're interested to see all the ways we use our solar lights: th-cam.com/video/Olo4TM7MPoY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4wy4-oULtK4BpwCI In the description of the linked video we have quick links to be able to find and buy the product if you like them too. Ayr & Lori

Oh you're very welcome. We are so happy we can help in some way. And thank you so much! Congrats on the plans! Sounds like you are already in Aruba? It has been several years since we lived in Aruba but we we call many things about the island so ask away if there's anything else we can help with. Fun times for you! ...we'll have to visit! Ayr & Lori

Hi @BrightResultsMedia, That's a really interesting and unique tip. Thank you for sharing it. Would you happen to have a link to an example of what you're talking about? We would love to see what you mean. Secondly, it's very interesting that you mention you were in Cali, Colombia... We have been considering flying there to live for 3 months this coming winter. May we ask how long you were in Cali and for what purposes (work/tourism/living)? Thank you so much, Ayr & Lori

Hi @robertofarias8997, thank so much! Glad you find our info helpful. It's always a lot of work and so your comment means a lot. We are going to assume you mean the chicken buses collectibles in Mexico, right? If yes, then we know that they "do" carry luggage but sometimes and certain times of the day they are so packed that it does become a little difficult. We personally would try our best not to travel with more than a backpack and one other small bag. If it's a larger piece of luggage I don't think we would use collectivos. Does that help?

@@PlanFree thank you for your response. The question on chicken buses is going from Guatamala City to La Messilla and on to San Cristobal de las casas. If not chicken buses are there regular buses? If so do you know the name of them?

@robertofarias8997 oooouuuuuu you have good questions! We don't think we can accurately answer you on this because of all the times we have lived in Mexico and once living and once visiting Guatemala, none of those time had us taking the route you speak of. So, we really don't know what types of buses run that route. We are definitely aware of the collectivos or buses that run within Guatemala and within Mexico but generally when we travel between two countries we opted for the more comfortable Greyhound-type bus. The big ones with reclining seats. They are more money but far more comfy, and they take luggage. It's worth it for us.

Thank you so much @teclote! Are you planning to go through this process for yourself sometime soon? Ayr & Lori

@@PlanFree I got mine a few years ago. As you said, it was required for me to get one when I bought a lot. There is also something called "Constancia de Situacion Fiscal" which is like an updated proof of registration, or a good standing certificate,, which I needed when we applied for some permits, specifically to buy a performance bond. It comes from SAT, which everyone refers to as the Hacienda. Has a QR code on it. Took about 20 minutes, no appointment necessary, we just stood in line.

@teclote glad to hear all your experiences were smooth with SAT too, what a blessing. Thank you also for sharing all that here for others. Hopefully someone gets help or encouragement from it all, that's the goal!

Hi @kain4645, were from Alberta. You? We sure do! If you click on your profile picture it will bring you to our Maine first page on our Channel and there should be an intro video there that explains how we do it. Do you see it? Ayr & Lori

@@PlanFree same and newly retired trying to figure out the next plan lol

Oh that's wonderful to hear and congratulations! Well we've been semi-retired since we were 35 and 37 traveling abroad for 6 months and then back to Canada for 6 months for the last 13 years looking for the ideal spot I guess you could say. Almost every single video on our channel has us traveling abroad for a length of time to a location and exploring it for possible relocation. So if you are interested in a location just search our channel or look through all our videos to see if there's a location that might interest you and we bring you really good information on them. If you have a question then on that specific location or video please just comment under that video and we'll see it and help where we can. Ayr & Lori

Great question. Yes many people do all their payments online now. If we were in your shoes we would ask our landlord to call the utility company and ask them to mail one just one time. See if that works? What state are you in?

@thinkfloyd2594 Thanks for commenting. We invite you to watch the video again and listen more carefully this time and afterwards reformulate your comment above to contribute something constructive.

That's a good idea, yeah @petere4540. As much as possible. But inevitably there pops up a bunch of other things a person wants to go and see! Don't you find that? Ayr & Lori

​@@PlanFreeI agree there are other things you may want to go see, that's the purpose of hop on hop off buses. You go see a place but stop,go see it and return later, like those greyhound buses

Is there a website you can share for those hop on and off buses? We did not hear of them for some reason...?? Also for safety and security some people may not feel comfortable with a public hop-on hop-off transit option and they might prefer the security of knowing that their Uber is transporting just them. Great options here though for people who are reading through the comments. 👍

@@PlanFree it's greyhound buses in many parts of the world,but in Ecuador and Colombia they don't have greyhound they have other private bus co that do the same thing

Yes that's a great tip because of a person can walk straight out of the airport during bus hours and catch one bus to their hotel makes life easy and it's very cheap. Thanks for your tips! They are super. Have you seen our cost of living video on Quito, Ecuador? We are wondering how it compares to Lisbon, Portugal? Here is the link for you so that you can find it easier: th-cam.com/video/7NUcD7U64rM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Bq7VLp0AOSH0ubxS Let us know how they compare, Cheers! Ayr & Lori

@@PlanFree I'm planning to visit either Cuenca or Quito next yr,no details yet. Finished Portugal for now,nice place but expensive for expat

Right now I'm about to leave Marques de pombal Lisbon to go back home but probably next year it's off to Berlin and then Ecuador

@petere4540 ok thanks for the info on Lisbon. Quito was....ok but the smaller towns (not touristy towns) were much cheaper. It's a totally different world than in Europe over in Ecuador though! Especially in rural Ecuador. Cheap, and quiet. We would recommend not staying in Cuenca but a smaller little place outside of Cuenca, for a more local traditional experience. 👍 Safe travels!

@@PlanFree can you compare your experience here to say Cartagena co or Bogota or Medellin? Thanks

Thank you Shanin.

I'll go check for you queries below now. Thanks! Lori

Hi and thanks for your questions! As we attempt to answer them here please keep in mind that we are not experts and just like any foreign country: the authorities in that area have the final say! We have heard that there are still some differences at different airports and different border crossings. But my understanding is, for your questions, #1. Yes, you just land and show your passport. #2. I have not read anywhere about showing proof of address where you'll be staying. So, we would say no, no proof of address required. #3. Again not 100% sure. Our plan is to make onward travel to Vietnam and I'm not yet ready to book the flights out of Thailand....so we will take our chances there and NOT have onwardd travel proof. I think the answer is no, you do not need to prove onward travel. But hopefully someone else in these comments can assist us. #4. No fee for the countries who are Visa exempt and get the FREE 60-day stay. #5. No there is no application needed. You simply fly to the country and land. Please remember that it is up to the discretion of the immigration officer as to how many days you will get. It IS normally 60 days for free. But they have ultimate discretion. Dont eliminate the possiblity of them deciding that a person gets less days....if they deem your travel is not for tourism purposes and, let's say, for work or permanent living...they may not grant the full 60 days. Now we don't write that to scare you but it is always, always at the discretion of the immigration officer of any country to look at each person's entry and if there's no reasonable doubt for purpose of travel then for sure you will get the free 60 days. After all that if you choose to overstay the 60 days and not go through the proper steps of extension you will face the consequences and fees from the Thai government at that point. So the 60-day free stay is meant to go and enjoy the country for 60 days and then either leave or go to an immigration office and properly go through the steps to extend for another 30 days. We hope that helps! Thank you for watching and we really appreciate your questions. Lori

Sure @ingarinehart7987! But we would prefer not to write her phone number here in public. Would you be able to email us at: planning2bfree@gmail.com ? Thanks!

You're welcome @mauimixer6040, we have used our hdmi cables in so many different countries now, it makes life so much easier! And it's fast to just pull.out your own cable. Glad we could help! Hope you like our handy links in our description area also. 👍 Safe and happy travels to you, Ayr & Lori

@randyholt6742 Thanks for listening and commenting!🙏😎

@TCB_with_Sylvie You're the best! Too sweet.🙏😎

@stephvargas8496 You're too kind, once again. Good to see you here, thanks for watching and commenting.🥂

It didn't make our list this time because Bonaire is not a location that we've ever lived in for any length of time (so far). There are hundreds of other locations... Indonesia, Asia, etc also, but for this video we put together our best list for locations that we've lived in. Have you spent some time in Bonaire @colinb8844? How would you rate the snorkeling? Thanks for watching our video and we're really glad you asked! Welcome!

Yes! Good for you, both for doing it yourself as well as catching the email in your junk folder @msbellyb! You gave a couple of extra good pointers here for people also so we thank you very much for adding your comment. Thank you also for watching! Is Puerto Vallarta your favorite area in Mexico?

@aarondavies-morris9777 We did not use any glue or sealant, only the plumbing clamps that came with it.

@aarondavies-morris9777 Coming up on 11 months later and at this point we still do not have any leaking. Are you planning on attempting this replacement soon? Thank you for watching and commenting.

Wow @bdjm8595, that's really cool. We loved reading your comment! It would have been really neat to be in your shoes in those days alright. ... love the story about climbing up the rocks and talking to the builder and yes it's very sad indeed. Thanks so much for watching our video and we really appreciate you taking the time to write your neat memory. Ayr & Lori