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- Information shared by Michael about Brazil:
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This man should start a TH-cam channel of his own! I’d love to follow him in his daily routines abroad, and hear more about his past travel experiences! We need more happy!
Yo I was just thinking the same thing. I did a whole search of on Google for Michael Andrade.
Hey Vagabond Dan.
How can the Audience contact Michael Andrade.
I did start a TH-cam channel when I first returned to Brazil, but soon realized I wasn't very good at it, so I deleted it. I'm better at expressing myself through the written word. 😊
@@sangroncito7551 I agree with them Michael, I had a blast listening to you, and the first thing I thought was “this man should have a channel of his own, just talking about his stuff!†Of course I was being selfish thinking so, because your mindset and the way you express yourself and laugh really made my day. So inspiring and uplifting! 😊
yep,iwould follow him too
I AGREE!
⤠I am Brazilian and live in Canada for seventeen years. My family live in Fortaleza and believe me.....BRAZIL HAVE SO MANY PLACES YOU CAN LIVE CHEAP, CONFORTABLE, SAFE, HEALTH AND ENJOY ALL YOU CAN.
YOU WILL NOT DIE UNHAPPY IN BRAZIL.
I KNOW ALL BRAZIL AND IS FANTASTIC COUNTRY !
Hi there , your words caught my attention. I was wondering if you could share more to your comment. I live in United States. Thanks
Hi Good to know. Can you guide me how can Canadians enter Brazil and live there. Cheers!
Ha, ha! It IS a fantastic country, but leave it to the Brazilians to screw up and spoil good things - Lula will spoil your dreams?
Does anyone notice how happy this man is?
I have a sneaky feeling he has discovered one of life's secrets.
Keep it simple...keep it real...and hold on tight to the handlebars...
I was grinning with him…..your attitude determines your altitude!â€
but that is so easy, dont join the rat race. a lot of european countiries do have their own version of that race, but easier to escape,
dotn go into all the gathering stuff you dont need, for what? to mainly impress others? wow
Good for him. He's kind of a live-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of person. No family or kids, doesn't own anything (all the bills were in his buddy/roommate's name, as you recall)...kinda just does what he wants. I don't know if I could live like that...but good for him.
What a delightful man. Had me smiling the entire time.
Same here. I was smiling for his happiness.
Boomers smoke weed a lot. Lol.
Hi, Michael here, the person interviewed in this video. I'd like to add a few observations that I didn't mention during the interview. First of all, for those questioning how I got Medicare for free in the U.S. (with a few claiming I was making things up!), as a low income Californian I was eligible for Medi-Medi, which paid my monthly premium and all my meds. Secondly some background, for those who want to jump up and move to my small city. I've lived in and traveled to Brazil for the past 22 years. I speak fluent Portuguese and have Brazilian in-laws to call on when I need help. So ask yourself:. Could you live in a small city far off the tourist path, in a town with no English speakers? If yes, great! But for most it's more realistic to start in a large city with more support, and of course the cost of living is going to be higher in a place like Rio than in my backwater.
Thanks for sharing Michael!
Hi Michael, thanks for your video.
Is it also possible to life rural with a little piece of land and a little house to grow your own vegetables and chicken eggs for these prices you showed? Because i do not have social security as a backup or something. I live in Suriname now but am from Holland ( Netherlands) and like to move now. Hope to hear from you Michael.
@@anxietychannel Yes, it's possible. The main issue would be getting a resident visa. There are different ways to qualify. Look up tne the Brazilian Consulate in your country for details.
Hey Michael Andrade!
I like your style of communication how can I contact you and stay in touch?
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Great interview Michael. I am also from the US and have been in Sao Paulo, Brasil for 2 months. I am currently researching smaller/quieter and more affordable towns to live in Brasil so your interview was timely. I understand you are traveling soon inside Brasil. I am looking to do the same. We should meet up sometime.
Nice interview Dan. Living in Tokyo, did an MRI few months ago. Cost was $80. Also get my teeth cleaned four times a year at around $20, and cavities filled are in the $50 range. Personally, I like healthcare here, and yet taxes are 18% (according to my CPA). Just so glad I don't have to deal with the US medical.
Everywhere is like that, except the profit driven inhumane US ..
@@gordonpi8674 It's sad, beyond words.
4x tooth cleaning per year....and got CAVITIES? What are you using for a toothbrush, a Snicker bar???
Jon B, Thank you so much for sharing this information. I didn't know out of pocket (I hope I'm not making an incorrect assumption about the prices you quoted being out of pocket) health + dental care were so affordable in Japan. Please correct any misunderstandings I may have re what you wrote. Thank you.
Be glad!! I’m a nurse in the U.S. and I don’t even have health insurance because the cheapest I can get it is $1280 a month. NOPE, NOPE, and NOPE. And it doesn’t cover hardly anything either. I’m already in debt over $16,000 for medical bills because I had a kidney stone that required a CT scan and one dose of pain med at the hospital AND I HAD INSURANCE then. U.S. healthcare is an absolute SCAM and I will die before I seek care again. I plan to leave my country when I can retire. I was born and raised here but FED UP with the state of things 😢
I know brasilians are so friendly, and full of life. I have a brasilian friend, and now I want to travel to Brazil. I am learning Portuguese in the mean time, I cannot wait to visit.😊
I did exactly like this guy did 33 years ago. Bought the house 5 minutes by car from beach park in Fortaleza. Married a Brazilian . love the music . Thinking about retiring there . taxes and insurance are 13,000 a year in West palm beach .In Brazil only 400 hundred dollars for 6 bed rooms on an acre. I traveled over 100 countries. My 3 choices are clear. America is for making money. Brazil is for music dancing beautiful people and Thailand for food, massage great price and culture and night life. Great disco. Thank you for the great interview.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Hi Philip Nguyen, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: th-cam.com/video/ySM_2jAC4v4/w-d-xo.html
Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/
Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or TH-cam channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan
Vagabond Awake + Philip Nguyen, I love this idea + the nuanced perspective which Philip's comment shared. I hope both of you will create an interview. Thank you!
I agree
He is so happy. Love the energy.
I'm from Brazil but earned in Euros my whole life. $500 is a good budget, it comes to around R$3000 a month, a regular worker in Sao Paulo earns around R$2500. I have my house so the budget can be even lower.
True. I know someone who lives less than $500 a month as well in the State of Bahia as well.
"I have my house"!!!! So true!! Add this to the video suggestion "go there and find out if you like it"- I live in Mexico. Americans that complain about Mexico NEVER come here and buy a lot and build a house!! hahaha. They ALWAYS get involved with sketchy land deals (then complain later) and don't take the time to appreciate the difference in culture which includes what it means "ownership" BTW: my budget is $500 month.
@@timisaac8121 In what part of Mexico do you live? $500 is phenomenal, and much closer to the family.
@@streetracingmiscreant8589 Hey. I live in a rural agricultural area in BCN. Nearly everyone works and we export fruits and vegetables to USA. I make about as much as any typical office worker, about 10,000 pesos. I buy anything I want and have plenty. I use five local stores where I am known and they give me the money back if I overpay. Who can ask for more? But I came and lived locally. If you wish, you can too. Locals buy a lot. Then build on it. By hand, themselves!! Not very American is it? Maybe you would enjoy??? best-
@@timisaac8121 That sounds pretty fantastic. I imagine the weather is beautiful most of the year.
As a former SF resident approaching retirement age, this is most inspiring and reassuring. Thanks Michael and Dan for sharing.
Look it Up; I am looking too.
Start learning Spanish now!
​@@macrumpton Portuguese is the language spoken in Brazil.
@@ericreed4535 The discussion was about how he has lived in nearly all the South American countries, and Portuguese is useful in exactly one of them. Spanish is more generally useful.
To all you Californians, New Yorkers, etc: PLEASE don't get to BraSIL & then screw up the market like ya'll have done to my City of Atlanta & other places.
I'm with you guys, just learn to bargain & keep life affordable for everyone. Best regrds to you all.
Anyone who chuckles after saying “we’re separated “ is my kind of person
LOL… I usually get a look of relief and tranquility when I tell someone of my divorce. 😊
You can tell he's happy
This 68 year old man is full of life. I wish I knew more people like him. I lived in Latin America for 7 years as a young teacher, and became fluent in Spanish. I will go back to live there when I retire soon. LIke this man, I am still trying to figure out which country. Peru is high on my list.
IT is very shaky in Peru right now
Earthquakes?
@@jamesross8612 no geopolitical shake
@@sebastienloyer9471 yeah, like other places like California. No need to live in fear.
You can teach English in Brazil. Fortaleza is a great city.
Brazil is great. The people are wonderful.
Michael you the man ! I was in Criciúma Santa Catarina & Florianópolis, drove down to argentina , I saw the falls of iguazo , i found Brazil to be awesome ! Take care n be safe !
YES, happy for him. People here in the USA are So depressed; Not everybody, but almost 90% of the population is.
90% 🤣🤣🤣
I would say more like 95%
Lol. You are exaggerating by a huge margin. And if u think people in Brazil aren't depressed u r wrong. As an American living in Brazil you can live like a king with your USD wages or savings conversion. But people living there are poor that is why crimes are so high. However people have no time to think about nonsense stuff like gender identity or pronouns, gender wars and so on. Because when you are poor, you don't have time to waste on silly stuff like that.
I am one of the lucky ones who actually saw this great mans TH-cam Channel when he still had videos up. He has taken the videos down as of now but I hope he changes his mind and re uploads those videos and hopefully decides to make more.
It could lead to another stream of income which Michael doesn’t seem like the guy to care about that, but I hope he realizes there’s lots of us that crave authentic content to watch and if he is nothing else he is authentically himself.
Cheers Michael 🥂
Very encouraging. US is getting very sucky and cost of living is going up, up and up. Good video.
This was a terrific interview.
Regarding the automatic 180 days in Mexico: we landed CDMX from Canada mid November. Our plan was to stay 95 days, and have return tickets for mid February but knew we could extend if we felt like it. We asked for 180 days for flexibility. Flat out NO. Then said how about 120? We might not want to go back to Canada in February. He spent a lot of time leading through our heavily stamped passports, then gave us a visa stamp for 180 days. I guess he recognized we travel a lot are retired and aren't a danger to be working. We spend a lot of money here. Not bargain travelers.
Me and my family just got here around the same time last month in Cancun, and we ended up in two different lines my wife and kids already made it thru with 180, and then mine in the other line she asked and I said 180.l got em no problem. NOW my daughter just flew in from the UK about three days ago and she had a bit of an issue, she is only 18 and was travelling alone so they had to call a supervisor and they gotnit sorted all out. Of course we couldnt go in and explain becasue we couldnt get past security but all is good now.
I landed in Merida Mexico about a week ago and was also concerned about the length of stay that I'll get on my visa. The immigration agent gave me 180 days without blinking for which I'm grateful ,but I think that my grey hair also helps.
Great info
I live in Canada, rent is getting way too high, with no end in sight. If I could turn back the clock,I'd move to brazil too!
This guy living like a king in Brazil for just 500 dollars a month. Amazing.
Excellent experience about Brazil for Michael. I love traveling and I strongly believe that if you are from NY you would make everywhere.
Michael seems to me a very nice person who is not afraid of interacting with different cultures around the world. That is why he feels at easy
in those environments. My name is DarÃo Mendoza (USA). I wish for vagabond and Michael the best now and beyond.
This gentleman is fascinating. Love his energy. Great inerview, Dan.
He's so full of life!
Michael you have great energy, I’m Brazilian-living in California, after getting retirement . Thank to your vibe make me more excited to go back.
I agree with the other folks who post here about this video. It is important to note that he is in the lower cost interior of Brazil,...where most expats will typically not end up. I am so pleased that he is soooo happy where he resides now. Simply tremendous. It is also important to note that he lives an exciting and fullfilling life on US Social Security payments. This is actually a big deal, given that $1500 US will not get far at all in the states. Bravo to Michael for doing his research and finding a happy place that is modern, within a geographic area where costs are low and the culture is rich. Michael,... do make a TH-cam channel... you have a great delivery, a compelling story to tell and potential for nice success. Good on you, mate.
thank you so much for the video, it confirms my suspicion of a good life can be in Brazil. I was in Sao Paolo like 3 months ago for work there for a week. Of course in the big city it is nothing like the better part of Brazil, but I definitely fall in love with the people and the language.
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What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas?
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Hi how are you I’m Brazilian who live in South Carolina and here one I needed an tooth implant here was 50000 dollars and I went to Brasil on vacation and there I paid in Brazil 200 dollar for the same implant; tha for Sharing the video and now I’m thinking to go back to Brazil when I retire here🤪ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘🌟ðŸ™God bless you ðŸ€
$50,000?? Sure you don't have too many zeros shown?
I'm sure you meant $5,000 not $50,000.
In the end if you are happy it is all that counts, no matter where you live. 🙂
Here's a good one for you Michael I was born in Rio de Janeiro i migrated with my parents in the mid 70s when i was 8 years of age to Manhattan upper West side Where till today I'm still living.
Michael, what a wonderful life you're living in Brazil! Enjoy!
I've seen lots of expat videos, but this man is certainly the happiest with his move that I've seen. Thank you for sharing this. I'm thinking about moving to Santa Catarina or the northern part of Rio Grande do Sul. I love the European culture, low crime rate, and beautiful mountains and beaches. The exchange rate right now is excellent. My parents are Brazilian, so I'm a shoo-in.
@robertolang9684 Yeah, Santa Catarina is the worst part of Brazil.
I've been researching the best countries to retire in over the next ten years. Now I need to add Brazil to my short list. Coming from the USA, just the healthcare alone would save thousands of dollars per year.
Check out Leon Nicaragua if you don't mind heat.
Great interview Dan - I love your relaxed and “let them talk†style. Our friend sure seems happy with his move!
I live in Sao Paulo now, but have stayed in Florianopolis and Foz fo Iguacu. I too get about $1400 social security benefits from USA at age 65. I pay my in-laws $100 a month for the small "in-law" apartment for the time being, before my Brazilian spouse to be and I find a larger place maybe in another city. I too get 4 medications that were prescriptions in the USA, but here are not presciptions here in Brazil. At the pharmacy I pay about $10 for each one for the month. I have gone to the local SUS clinic for a bad congestion this year that was diagnosed as walking pneumonia that cleared up after 10 days with about $50 in medications. The clinic visit was free. My boyfriend/spouse to be is my translator as I am having difficulty picking up Brazilian Portuguese. I learned German and lived in Germany in 1977 to 1979, but at my age now learning Portuguese seems difficult. Luckily my partner is almost fluent in English
Love, love, love this video!
In 9 years of travel & 50+ countries, Brazil has never appealed to me. Now, I have to go visit!
Thanks for opening another can of worms for me! Lol!
Hi, Good to know. Cheers
Fascinating and inspiring, thank you both! Oaxaca & Bahia are both unique places in the world, culturally rich, visually stunning, and the food is so good. My travels in India gave me that bug too! I would love to see more profiles from that part of the world. There is so much there. Thanks again!
Hi Dan...just a comment.... I am nearly on the same page as Michael. I moved from Cabo Frio to a mountain city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. I have a huge house with a 'carriage house. My total monthly expenses are $775.00 I could easily drop this by renting a small apartment. I just enjoy having the yard.
Awesome, my concern is the language barrier don't know Portugese tho I'd love to visit, any recommendations for a green newbie traveler?
To those questioning how he got his medications for free in the U.S. on Medicare: As a low income resident of California, he qualified for Medi-Medi, which is a combination of Medicare and MediCal, so he had no co-pays or deduction.
You’re correct. America works for the very rich and the poor. The middle class is screwed. The tax code is criminally unfair.
Wow, he’s awesome and is such a happy man, I love his attitude and smile this is some thing that I have always wanted to do. I’ve been watching a lot of videos lately on other countries where it’s cheaper to live in other than the US and ran across your video. I love it tell him I said have many more happy days he is blessed.
What an inspiring story!
You consistently work hard to ask meaningful questions which is much appreciated.
Brazil and it’s people are fantastic- worth exploring. As Michael said so alive and vibrant. Been there for 2 longer visits. Would consider Brazil but have safety concerns. I liked michaels comment about don’t be a victim of the media
why are you concerned about safety?
I've been living in Brazil for 20 years. I travel as a backpacker, never got assaulted once. But you must learn Portuguese before settling here as almost nobody speaks English.
Great interview! I have travelled around the world for most of my life and for the last 6 years I spend Jan-Mar somewhere in the world. Keep up the the great work as I add where you have been to help me make my decision of where to go next.
Just earned a subscriber. Love this even though I have to make sure it is safe for a black woman. I'm already started my travel trips to see where im going to move before retirement fully. I refuse to pay over 2500 a month for living anywhere. It is almost has if we've been hustling backward in America. Crazy how desensitized we are to violence in America it is truly one of the most unsafest places to live right now.
Lots off black people in brazil you should be ok
Bahia state is the state with the largest number of Homicides. Kind of funny to talk like Brazil is safer. They have over 40k homicides per year and their population is a third smaller than the US. So yeah, double the homicides and a much smaller population.
I love this guy! 🎉 good for him so authentic and full of life!🎉
Here in the US we develop the medications with pharmaceutical companies heavily subsidized by our tax dollars only to have to pay a 400% mark up on the drugs so the rest of the world can have them at a discount.
I wonder what type of social life he leads where he lives. He mentioned that he knows no English speakers in that area and he lives alone. If SS was my only source of income then I would include savings in my budget especially if I didn't have an emergency fund. Good information Dan he seems to have found his slice of heaven. ðŸ‘☀🌴
He said he is fluent in Portuguese now.
He has a beautiful disposition... very engaging human
Love this guys energy â¤
I have been to that state in Brazil. My wife s son lives in itabuna he is married to a Brazilian he is Mexican. Very beautiful place many beautiful beaches. Plan to go back next year. Very kick back people. Hotel s were cheap during COVID.
Brazil is a beautiful and natural environment, their people are uplifting and their music is lovely. I have never been to Bahia but it is well known around tourism as being a fabulous place. The tropical temperatures in Brasil makes it a safer place for the elderly, warm is best for aging people. You Tube represents freedom of speech and the freedom of the press, the First Amendment of the Constitution grants the people such right. To pursuit happiness is in the Constitution and You Tube honors a fundamental right to exist and pursue your dreams, whatever they may be.
Congratulations to the happy retiree for finding your spot in our world. I do love the United States of America, I cannot imagine living anywhere else besides the United States.
That was an awesome interview and he was great fun.. Wow ,Brasil , I have met some really cool Brazilian people in Lisbon and enjoyed them very much .. Brasil ,you are on the list . ðŸ‘
Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials - much to live on and much to live for. Invest wisely and get good returns.
I have lived in Brazil for 10 years now and it wasn’t as inexpensive when we moved here in 2012, my wife is Brazilian and we were transferred here with her job, plus we have two kids, so it’s a different experience than Michael, the dollar was only worth $R1.60 to the Brazilan Real, it is now worth over $R5.20, so things here are 1/5th the cost of the US and the food is great here, the weather, the doctors and dentists and people are great too, the difference we have is we have private insurance which is far better than US health insurance, no copays, no deductibles and everything paid at 100% as well as dental insurance too, but he is right too about the public health system here, it’s pretty good if you need it for certain things, the other difference is we have our kids in a private Brazilian school which is common here amongst Brazilians because Brazilians believe the public schools aren’t good, it can be expensive depending on the school, our kids are in a medium priced school, so the cost is about $1,200 US per month, that’s our biggest expense, my wife already owned the apartment we live in here in São Paulo which is like Michael’s, all amenity building with a pool, gym and courtyard and playroom for kids as well as a space to have parities. We only pay a condominium fee which is $267 per month, the upside is there are public universities here which are virtually free, so paying for private elementary and high school usually gives you a better chance into getting in one of the public universities. Even the private universities are a lot less expensive here than in the US, approximately $3,000 - $6,000 per year US, also, we live in São Paulo which is the most expensive city in Brazil and we live in a neighborhood which is the equivalent to Greenwich Village in NYC. Michael is correct about the bureaucracy here, like all Latin American countries, it is mind numbing. I have an American friend that’s the same age as Michael and he married a Brazilian and moved down here in 2017, his income here is the same as Michael’s, he lives off his monthly social security. So, he’s spot on about costs, at least for now, if the economy gets better here, that will change back to what it was like 10 years ago. He’s also right about the safety in Brazil, it’s highly overblown and even by Brazilians sometimes. I’ve never been mugged, only had my phone snatched, which is the most common type of robbery here and it’s generally delivery guys on motorcycles called motoboys here.
You touch on what is my question. What if the Brazilian currency goes up again in relation to the dollar? Which it likely will in volatile economic times? I would be a bit insecure about moving to a foreign country and putting down roots on a very limited income like this man.
@@8ofwands300 the Brazilian Real has been weak for the last 6-7 years now, the guy is in his late 60’s, he seems to be a guy that likes living abroad and taking risks to find his happiness, it’s not for everyone, if you have reservations, don’t move abroad.
@@sspbrazil No need to be defensive of him. All power to him. But many people watch these YT channels on moving abroad in retirement precisely because they have low retirement income. Therefore, questions like mine are relevant to these people. While there are no guarantees, most retirees would likely want to feel confident their income would be sufficient for the long term and not be subject to an extremely volatile economy. Yikes.
@@8ofwands300 I’m not being defensive of him, I’m answering your question. He’s said how many places he’s lived abroad in his lifetime and he’s said how he’s never been good with money, so that’s how he’s left with such a low fixed income. I have an American friend here that lives solely off of his ss payments too.
Where in Brazil are you
He DOES look great. I thought he was at most in his mid 50's. He's a beautiful 68.
Congratulations Mike, I am so happy for you. I would love to leave the USA. I have two Australian Shepherds so that makes me need a large fenced in yard. I currently live in Maryland, I don’t get enough retirement to go very far. My family is from Italy. Mike you have such a positive outlook on life’ you should TH-cam 🎉
SHOUT OUT TO ALL BRAZILIAN!!! Love from Boston!
Wow! Love this guy’s story of his life experience abroad! He seems so happy & full of life! & wow soo affordable to live there! ðŸ‘💗ðŸ™
What a positive man,could teach us all something about life.best of Irish luck to himðŸ€ðŸ‡®ðŸ‡ª
Great video about living in such a beautiful place as Brazil with low budget ! i was amazed to find out about that
I traveled to Salvador bahia twice. Lively place. Currently semi-retired in Merida, Mexico
I love Merida! Here is my Mexico Playlist: th-cam.com/video/DxjErpZyBCc/w-d-xo.html
This is one great full men. 😄ðŸ™ðŸ¼
I really enjoyed this. I have a house in Denver and I Airbnb it out when I travel. I spent 3 months in South America and made more money than I spent.
Awesome video! Wow, it sounds cheaper than the Philippines where I moved to. Like Michael I love travel. Lived all over the US and lived in Africa for 10+ years as a kid. Going to the Philippines wasn't hard at all. Only thing I miss in the US are friends and family..
You have people who you can talk to in English
Most other countries you cant.
I enjoy phillipines
Great video, your guest was very informative and comfortable communicating. Healthcare is definitely cheaper in Brazil. Physicians even in private practice make less than half of what US physicians make.
Thanks for sharing!
How it started "I took her last name!"
How its going: "We're separated now."
Life happens.
Hi, Dan & Quang, I enjoyed your interview with Michael. What a jolly man you can see he is happy and contented and loves Brazil. I think the majority of violent crime is in the major cities once you're away from the cities and tourist areas it would be as safe as it can be, he mentioned Mexico where he stayed in Mexico City. Back in the day I lived for around two years and found it the most corrupt place I had ever been. The worst of it is police corruption. I got shaken down by them a few times and there is nothing one can do, who are you gonna call, ghostbusters haha.
I am still seeing reports of gang killings in Tulum but it gets hushed up. Personally, after a few long stays in Mexico, I would not recommend retirement purely because in the end I did not feel safe and peace of mind is most important to me.
Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
No corruption in the state of Chiapas just small donations to the Zapatistas if you use the hwy there. Mexican police always helped me and never asked for cash bribes 👌
Facts
He's originally from NYC. We're used to living in high crime area's at times in NYC.
Lived in Sao Paulo, talk about crime and not feeling safe??!!
I do appreciate your reply, sir. I just spent 4 years in Mexico. 2 in Chapala, and 2 in CDMX. I have never had a problem with the police. I've been to Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Barra de Navidad, Rosarito, Ensenada, and Tijuana. Matamoros also.
It is no different than in the USA. You hear the same kind of stories, in your own home town. And yes they do happen.
I felt apprehensive when I first arrived in Chapala. And my first trip to Guadalajara was like "hold on tight". But in a very short time, all of that disapated. I feel as safe in the places I've been as any where else in the US and other countries. Stay away from drugs and getting sloppy drunk in public, and you'll be fine.
I went out with a buddy in Chapala. He wanted to go shoot pool. So we went to this little bar and he started drinking shots of Tequila. I took his car keys. I was not drinking. He fell a couple times, so I told him it was time to go.
So he staggers outside, and just as we hit the sidewalk, a police truck turned the corner. He went right up to them, joking with them, and they were laughing. He did speak spanish, so he really had those guys going. I drove him home and all was well.
It's just what you make of it. I was eating some really good pazole in this small restaurant in Mexico City. 3 uniformed policemen came in to eat. So I finished before them, and I told the waitress to bring me their tab, which I paid, and walked out. About a half block down the street, I hear someone calling after me. I turned and those policeman were running toward me. They just wanted to thank me for my kindness. One guy looked like he was about to cry.
Kindness and a smile makes you an ambassador for good will.
Wherever you go, don't try to change the place to be like America or wherever you live. It's their country. They have a right to live the way they want. Like it or leave it. But don't complain. That just ruins the whole experience. For them, and for you. :)
@michael Andrade.....I wish you all the V.ery B.est of L.ife...âœðŸ¿ðŸ‡»ðŸ‡¨ðŸ‡¬ðŸ‡§
I enjoyed the video, thanks for posting. -Marc
A new place to visit and affordable 😊
Fantastic interview with a charismatic story teller ðŸ‘
As usual awesome information and content. God bless your work ðŸ™
Just don't drink the water or use their ice. Bottled water is the way. I couldn't wait to get back to the USA after getting sick from drinking a soda with contaminated ice cubes. I kissed the ground when I got off the plane from Rio de Janeiro and Sau Paolo. I never went back again. My next destination was Tokyo, Japan. I loved it ! After that I ended up in Israel on the Mediterranean Sea. I love it !
After spending the last few years enclosed throughout the entire winter due to my body not tolerating the extreme cold of Alberta Canada, I have decided to spend next winter elsewhere...this sounds AWESOME and wondering if that's my next winter 👠I do wish to be near the ocean though...my skin could use the salted iodine full baths 🥰
Love this new bit of information , Thank You ðŸ™
I like the title ( Vagabond Awake ) thats me now, I'm doing the same retire in Brazil
Wow, good to hear.
Talk about looking happy....thanks Michael!
AWESOME interview guys. I needed to hear/see this one.
Hello guys, he seemed to be very jovial and happy living where he is along with lots of travel experience, and is still ready to explore new places, very nice.
Btw my Chiapas budget was 1000 USD but it always added up to about 800 👌Being single and a smoker Thailand was approximately the same as San Cristobal in the Capitol Bangkok. Got to find good place cheap rent first always the # 1 thing.
How did you like San Cristobal ?
We were very very close to retiring there but now at the last minute it looks like we are heading to the mountains in Nicaragua ( Matagalpa )…my wife’s country. But hopefully this will be our first stop of many as we are just 55 and 60.
@@bananapatch9118 loved it just a lil too cold at night in Dec and Jan the rest of the time Fiesta max 😆
This was one of your best vlogs
I just discovered your channel its awesome
Nice perspective in Brazil where my wife is visiting gamily now; love the time I spent in Brazil.
All you have to do is ASK for the 180 days in Mexico.
Don't rely on what they GIVE you. ASK for 180 days.
You can ask, but that doesn't guarantee anything. Depending on your point of entry, you get what they give you.
@@sangroncito7551 Yes, of course they might ask you why you need 180 days. And you're right, it depends on who is giving you the Visa, but if you are legitimately going to stay the 180 days and you can prove it, they will give it to you.
@@billyakin3301 Not true. Since this crackdown began, people have shown itineraries, reservations, etc for long stays, and have as little as a week stamped in their passport. It depends on the airport, the immigration agent, etc., and nothing is guaranteed. This is why many people are getting residency visas now.
@@sangroncito7551 My information is current.
@@billyakin3301 Yes, all knowing one. 😂
Wow, I'm from San Francisco Ca myself.
I've always wanted to visit Brazil 🇧🇷
You both just made my day. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible chap...so nice!
Vey informative and interesting! Michael, Good luck always. Thanks for sharing, Dan.
He exemplifies what I want to do
VERY good information. Thank you !
You got me thinking 🤔. I have Two pensions and social security. This is nice to know.
500 USD is existing not living 👌I can do a 500 USD budget in Da Lat Vietnam but I ain't eating no 10 USD pizza or going out to coffee shops/ clubs on that 😆. I challenge anyone that I can live in NY city on 500 USD but I wouldn't like it 👌 gr8 interview btw Qiang and DanðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
Sounds like thumbs up in Brazil is a lot like the Hawaiian Shaka sign (thumb and pinkie up).
Another great interview Dan!! I love Michael's enthusiasm and personality!! Dan, have you traveled to Brazil? What are your impressions? Would you live there? Thank you and Happy Holidays!
I was last in Brazil in 2009. I enjoyed my time there. Michael is right about the big difference in cost of living in the hinter lands and in the big cities. Like him, I also love Mexico. But this is a feeling thing. It matters how you feel during your exploratory visit. Thanks for being a part of our journey!
@@VagabondAwake Thanks Dan! This encouraged me to visit both places.
G'day guys, I don't care where you live around the world, $500 a month is not living at all, your Essentialy a prisoner.
Thanks this is now my favorite TH-cam video interview…..God Bless
Great video. One of your best. I really enjoyed the interview style you have done on some of your videos. Now that you are both famous TH-camrs I am sure you can attract many more interesting people (but normal) living interesting lives in interesting places to share their stories and adventures.
someone said today that you need $1,500 us to be able to live comfortably in phillipiness. it looks like Manila is more powerful than Brazil
Michael, you should start a video of your travels. I've been watching other TH-cam videos, but none are high energy as you doing this interview. I've been youtube exploring to retire abroad. Thanks for the information.
Great idea