The Netherlands here. There is a scheme in the Netherlands called DAFT.Dutch American Friendship Treaty. It make it easyer to settle in the Netherlands for USA citizens. Good Luck. 🇳🇱🇪🇺
Actually, you DO have guns, and you can also get one. Signed, an American who has never lived in Japan. You do not need citzenship to get a firearm, either. My colleague was stabbed repeatedly one sunny morning when she went out walking around the rice fields of Narita. She went out for some exercise that morning before her afternoon flight back to San Francisco that day. She'd been working in Japan off and on for more than a decade. She had no jewelry on, as they found it all on the dresser in the Hotel Nikko, along with her passport, and both her wallet with USD and JPY. She had no identification on her, except her hotel key card. A local farmer found her lifeless body in his field and called police, who discovered that she was actually breathing so shallowly that the farmer had mistaken her for dead. She was flown to Tokyo and remained in a coma for six months before she was medically stable enough to endure the flight back to San Francisco. She was only identified when our company called the hotel and asked them to check her room. When they found all her belongings there, they reached out to Narita police and of course they immediately knew who they were looking for because she was a white American, and they had just found her unconscious and just barely alive. By the way, she didn't even have a scratch on her face. The man was truly trying to kill her, only stabbing her torso repeatedly trying to pierce her organs. So, yeah...enjoy the illusion of safety you seem to think you have there. She wasn't doing anything risky that she had already done dozens of times before on her business trips to Japan. That was back in 2000 or 2001? For someone who has lived in Japan for so long, you don't seem to know very much about the rather stabby culture, or the fact that anyone...even a non-citizen...can own a firearm.
I just watched a Japanese guy interview Americans who have living in Japan for from a few months to almost 20 years. None want to come back. Black men, women, all youngish (under 40). Main thing from black men and women = safety and health insurance
Tyranny? In order to do that Trump would need to follow the advice of Ol' ADOLF who Trump studied.. "If one would rule a country, first GET THE GUNS" . Nope Trump didn't and won't.he likes us armed. The Marxist Gimmedats ARE trying to disarm us... No matter, best of luck to ya.
Live in other countries with an open-mind. Don’t bring American beliefs, entitle attitudes or super-sized food portions to other countries. Adapt to their way of living, not the other way around. 😊
Excellent advice! Do the same when traveling anywhere outside the US. Also, take the time to learn some key conversational phrases in the language of the country you are traveling to. And, learn patience. Many countries do not operate on American time and expectations. If you can't/don't want to do these few simple things, ask yourself why are you traveling to another country and culture if your expectation is to have everything be just like your home in the USA?! 🤔
I can understand the desire to leave America. It's not just Trump. It's that Trump has revealed just how ugly American society and culture are. Just how much hate. Just how much racism. Just how much bigotry. And pay attention to the witness of numerous people who are now living in other countries who never want to return to the USA. They vastly outnumber the people who want to go back. That's because they discover first-hand just how much support people get in other countries where people matter more than billionaires.
💯agree Another big reason is the cost of medical or if you ever require long term care or assistance living. Friends are paying 7k a month for their mom’s care…thats ridiculous
Ironic that my ancestors escaped from France and England to America in the early 1600's because of religious persecution--now I have more understanding
@@barbarachu830 What is Trump planning to do with the Statue of Liberty? “Give me your huddled masses yearning to be free”! Is he going to put a MAGA hat on it and have the plaque replaced with “F-you! Go home?” Immigration is what this country was built upon.
My father left Germany during the Holocaust and I applied to regain my citizenship in 2017. I’m still trying to get some documentation issues resolved. Until then, I’m in Asia.
Same. My parents dreamed of coming here and before they died continuously said I didn’t know how lucky I was to be born an American, and frequently told me how hard it was to get visas,residency then study for the citizenship exams when they were naturalized. The irony is that this is not the country they dreamed of and I’m almost glad they didn’t live to see what it’s become. Now it’s my turn to leave familiar shores in search of better. Good luck everyone. I hope we all make it!
@@scottpolenz3900 we lived on the coast for two years (Manta) but recently moved to Cumbaya, which is a suburb of Quito. We moved for two main reasons. First was the increasing cartel violence all along the coast and the second was for access to better quality healthcare. We love it here!
How are all the power outages? I'm asking because I know one young person had to return because she couldn't get the internet she needed to work. She lived there for several years and finally had to return to the US.
We moved to València Spain two years ago. We love our life here. Weather is great, amazing and super affordable healthcare, safer than any place I've ever lived, and very inexpensive. Dual citizen (Italy), so it was really easy to relocate. We're never going back.
Yes, we're fine. We live in the city center, and this area was largely unaffected by the rain and flooding. The devastation occurred in the towns south and west of the city. Thanks for asking.
Its not too easy to move to Spain as an American without your dual citizenship in an EU country. Lots of paperwork and impossible to get meetings at municipal buildings.
The saddest thing coming out of this election for me, was hearing my 88 year old mother say that if she were any younger, she would move to another country. She was married to 2 Korean War Veterans, a a retired DOD contract supervisor who help build tanks. She comes from an extended family who members have serviced, in combat, in EVERY WAR since the Spanish American War. She was raised in one of the most conservative county in the US, in Indiana. It is soul-crushing to think THIS is kind of citizen that the MAGATS are causing to leave the USA. Oh yeah, she rich a hell as well - and when these folks go, they will be taking there moneys with them. Good luck MAGATS!
Yep. ALL of my USD will go with me. I don't care if we have another Democrat rule or not. The Amercian populace is completely distasteful to me now. 2016 was bad, 2024 is worse. I still have 3 years of working and saving to go now. Very depressing.
Agreed, same. Father is buried in a National Cemetery. We're in a spot where we could retire in our 50s/60s and my wife is already retired now. I will likely continue to work for the time being. I've worked for 3 startups in the past and would be happy to be one of the principals in a startup 'next door' if it comes to that. Our extended family used to have a second home in Ontario but now I'm thinking we should have kept it. It's a shame that it's coming to this but we really don't know how things are going to go around here. Mom is a naturalized US citizen, and the idea that that could be undone... however unlikely that may be.... is unconscionable. And yes, we're taking it all with us. We may sit on this decision for a while but it entering our minds.
My husband went to Iraq. We are besides ourselves and looking to leave. This guy is terrible for the military. He wants to steal veteran benefits, privatize, veteran resources, and he has no respect for the chain of command which undermines the military is involved with so I hear your sister.
I was smart enough to buy property in Costa Rica the last time this happened. Built a modest house about 1 mile from the ocean. I will be moving down permanently asap.
Life is too short to put up with any amount of tyranny and psychoemotional abuse. Best wishes to you and your wife, James! Be safe and enjoy yourselves!
@@watthaile2053 oh if you voted for Trump, you’re gonna find out you’re gonna be suffering right along with the rest of us unless you’re a millionaire.
Good solid info ~ I'm retired and I cannot do another four years of whatever this is. Thanks for the clear checklist. I am too ptsded to keep my wits about me.and I appreciate the blueprint.
@SherryShone thank you, jeez, the amount of comments I’ve had on the bloody music. Good news, the info appears helpful to many, which was my main goal.
Divorced, no children, no pets (although I like both) no religion. Retired Journeyman Carpenter lives on a 40ft sailboat and leaving the United States of America, I'm a world citizen that doesn't want to see democracy die day by day and wish I moved sooner. Blue cross blue shield and Medicare.
@@randymillhouse791 The world is going to need our help recovering from this. I understand the shock and hurt, and if I were able to I would be wrapping things up and leaving. But you can still vote from abroad. The world needs it. The arsenal is too powerful to leave to the hands of those people. Resistance will be necessary.
Leaving more than 40 years in the US behind (as a German-born immigrant), I moved to México five years ago. Today, I am deeply grateful that I did. Hola from Ajijic, Jalisco, México ❤
I am ready to leave! The US has been steadily going downhill since Regan. Now, I think it is going to become unbearable to remain here. I am trying to liquidate what I can. I don't have a lot of money, but I'll take my chances. Thank you for this!
But come on, we can’t just leave. Millions of us didn’t vote for the circus coming in Jan. We have to roll up our sleeves. We remind them that our Constitution will be respected 🇺🇸Do it for our grandchildren, they deserve better.
Just subscribed to your channel. Don't know if I'll be moving. I want to stay and fight bigotry and injustice, but I'm retired, speak French fluently, lived in France and I am so tempted to go back permanently.
I had a friend with roots in Germany, a fluent English speaker, and swore she would move there if Bush got re-elected in 2004. He was re-elected, and she didn’t leave New York. I wonder if it’s because she had no partner and handling everything on her own, as an older retiree, would be too hard.
You are going to lose. Why? Education is declining. Voters are less and less educated each and every year. The candidates will suck more, and the dolts will vote for the "shiny new thang."
@@kingcormack8004 There is only one reason why most Americans are not affluent. They choose to not be. In that vein, I am nothing like an American at all except for the fact that I was born here. Americans complain about the price of eggs and then buy $90K cars that have $2K monthly payments. I am not so much affluent as I am educated.
I'm glad to hear it. I'm 73 and I fought hard and long for much of what this regime wants to erase and destroy. Too dispirited and just damn tired to save the f-ing planet again. Best of luck.
My wife and I moved to the Philippines early in 2024 and we love it. My wife is Filipina and her family built a nice one bedroom bungalow style house on family owned land in the small beach community where my wife was born. Since we don't have the rent or mortgage payment our monthly expenses are easily under $2000/mo which includes a housekeeper that keeps things neat and clean and drivers to get us where we want to go. I'm really enjoying the expat lifestyle right now.
I have friends, naturalized citizens of varying ages, who got deported back there in 2018 without having their citizenship revoked. I’d never move there. The person-on-person crime is sky high.
@@schoolingdiana9086 - Where we live is quite safe, I guess there might be some crime but I've not seen or experienced it at all. I feel safer here than I did in San Diego and I didn't feel that unsafe there.
@@glendacastillo6504 - To each their own, I love it. I would never be able to live the lifestyle I live now anywhere in the States. Our combined Social Security benefits and my VA disability pension puts us in top 1% of earners here. We make more than a Senator. We are living the high life.
I'm 64, poor and disabled. Honestly I dont care where I go, as long as its not here. Not after this election. I've never felt more defeated or depressed in my life. I checked the residency requirements for a dozen different countries, most require I have X amount in the bank, or I make X amount a month. Both numbers are higher than what I have or make. The only option I can see is living on a sailboat, which isn't exactly cheap. I honestly don't know what to do.
Do not leave. Americans will go through this. Not all Americans are bad . Just don’t mind Trump and his politics. Continue to volunteer or work if you are .
Canadian here ,married to an American for 14 years , living in the U.S., dual citizen, used to love the United States , but I really can’t believe the stupidity and the ignorance, the bigotry ,and the racism in this country. It’s just everywhere and often by people that quite frankly look like garbage themselves. Seriously thinking of selling everything and packing up and going back to Canada in the next year if it goes the way it seems bent on doing. Canada is more civilzed and has its problems, but nothing like here…Shame on the U.S.
The U.S. as a country is over. The only way is for the Blue States to leave the "Union". I forsee 2 new Federations: The Weast Coast Federation of America (California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii) and the NorthEast Federation of America ( New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine). The rest is MAGALAND. Let them live their way, and sane and decent people live in new countries. THE UNITED STATES IS DEAD
Thank you for taking the time to help us. The stress is huge in this greed US culture of cruel and selfish with lousy Healthcare even for retirees. It can only be addressed by leaving now.
Thank you. Very informative. Two reasons for relocating, maybe permanently. To make my savings and retirement income go further and to shake off the toxicity engulfing the US. Mexico is among my top 3 or 4.
The sad reality is its extremely difficult to leave unless you have enough money and savings or higher education and certain job skills. The people who will most likely suffer the most under the new tyrrany will not have the resources to move.
People with such resources should be reaching out to marginalized people and offering to help. The more "good" people bail to save their own asses, the worse it will be for the ones who can't.
Yes. I've long had the fantasy of escaping to a country where children aren't regularly slaughtered in schools. Meaning any other country will do. This country is going from bad to worse. But I'm pretty much stuck here due to low retirement income, and the fact that I happen to love where I live. I will have to weather whatever is coming and hope that this new ship of fools taking over will sink quickly due to massive incompetence.
@@bakarka They very likely will. Even though things will get worse for the foreseeable future the US isn't the Weimar Republic which had pretty much zero experience as a democracy. And Trump is rapidly going downhill mentally. When Hitler came to power he was about 35 years younger. It will likely be a clusterfock of the palace chamberlains trying to manipulate the mad king and having political knife fights amongst themselves. (I will admit it's easy for me to say all this having escaped many years ago and no longer having to be there)
Boy, is your timing spot on Susan! Tony and I and multiple friends have been talking about moving since Nov. 6th. Great tips and advice as always. We are going to Mexico City and San Miguel in a couple weeks based on your videos. Thanks for doing them and keep them coming!
How refreshing to see so many expressing themselves so candidly. I'm happy just seeing so many of you taking in the disillusionment and setting your sails for better horizons. I share the spirit of those who aim make the most of their lives with rational alternate choices. So best wishes to every one of you inspirational people.
What an encouraging message, Richard. I'm with you in congratulating anyone who can escape the nonsense; it's not good for our mental, emotional, or physical health. Life is too short to put up with any amount of tyranny and psychoemotional abuse or trauma.
I am in love with San Sebastián (Donostia), Spain. I lived there for a year and a half. Wonderful, friendly people. Great beaches, Insanely great and award winning restaurants. Mountains nearby with lovely hiking areas. Just over the border from France. The only issue is that, like everywhere, prices have gone up considerably from when I lived there. I still keep it on my list. Another is the Philippines. I lived just outside Manila for a bit over two years and the people there I found to be some of the nicest on the planet. Again, great beaches, mountains, good food (If I close my eyes I can still taste the pancit.), lovely tropical climate. Take a peek.
In 2017, we needed a break, as so many did. Post-election, we decamped to Buenos Aires, where some cousins lived. They knew well the repulsive face of autocracy, having lived in exile in Brazil some years earlier. We recognized the move as brief and temporary. It was helpful but ultimately more an episode than a full narrative. Sent my cousins a note last week, wishing them well but indicating there would be no encore in ‘24, in part because there’s no longer a “we.” It’s a very big world, full of people and places far less toxic than here. I’d absolutely leave, if I could…
I currently live in the Goddard off a red state of Florida and the Tampa Bay area that I have for the last few years now and I’ve had my fill of it! I’m tired of dodging the hurricanes. I’m tired of the way the state is governed with his Republican craziness, and so many other things! So I’m one of those people that seriously considering leaving the United States! I am sort of interested in Costa Rica. I will be finding out more about that!
Left the states 32 years ago. It’s was easy since I was married to a Swedish citizen and she also wanted to leave NYC. I’m now a Swedish citizen with a Swedish pension living in Sicily. NOTHING could get me to move back to the US.
You are definitely a fortunate x patriot 😂 lucky. My mom is German but I don't think she'd move back. She turned 85 today. My dad was in the Army thats how they met in 1960 while he was stationed there. He passed in 09. I'd move to Germany if I could get dual citizenship
@@kirkwilson5900i checked. My father was born in Canada, but his parents moved to the U.S. when he was less than a year old. The Border agent told he that, if he had been at least 10, I could have qualified for dual citizenship.
@BirdsNNVA darn it. Hopefully the whole trump n maga movement will fall flat on its face and the country can regroup to 2 or even 3 political parties that consist of normal human beings so every and any party can have reasonable checks n balances and we sane folk can stay in our lovely country. A big stretch for a wish...but...it could be possible for the future. Its outta frighin hand right now
I m thinking of retirement in 2025 and selling my home. Contemplating on whether to rent a place in a blue state or traveling out of the country. Thank you for sharing the video. I subscribe this today. Unfortunately, I will be in red state in 2025.
This was great and I feel I learned so much. You took your time explaining everything and this is a great way to learn. Thank you!! There is so much uncertainty right now in our country and I feel like life is becoming very stressful and complicated here.
I was planning on slow travel after retirement, which the original plan indicated was about 6-8 years away. But since the US election 🤮, I'm looking to move much sooner! Thank you for the tips!👏
Nicely done video. I don't know what we'll do. The idea of moving abroad is overwhelming and so right now I'm just undertaking the simple task of getting rid of all my stuff in my house. Selling and giving stuff away to lighten the load for a house sale. Right now that feels doable. My brain will be chomping on all this very helpful info in the background!
Been in Costa Rica for 10 years. Married a Tica. No MAGA, Project 2025, or orange Dear Leader here. I'd never return to Trumpistan. I was going to watch the video until I read the comments on the volume of the music. That's an easy fix and I hope you make it.
This video is about how to move abroad and the best places to live outside the United States. The video is aimed at people who are considering moving abroad, either because they are retired or because they want to work remotely. Here are some of the key points from the video: * Why move abroad? There are many reasons to move abroad, including lower cost of living, better weather, and a different culture. * How to choose a place to live. When choosing a place to live, consider the cost of living, the climate, the culture, and the language. * How to get a visa. Getting a visa can be a complicated process, so it is important to do your research and start the process early. * How to find accommodation. There are many different ways to find accommodation, including renting an apartment, staying in a hostel, or using a service like Airbnb. * How to adjust to life in a new country. It can take some time to adjust to life in a new country, so be patient and give yourself time to settle in. Here are some of the best places to live outside the United States, according to the video: * Barcelona, Spain * Sardinia, Italy * Dorset, England * Nice, France * Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico has very high income requirements now for foreigners applying for a visa. It’s also based on the state you live in if you are from the US. Also, You can’t get a residency visa for England for a retiree. It’s 90 days and up to 6 months if you can get an extension.
@@edl6398i have been thinking it would be difficult for me, nearly 80,(but you've never know it), to get an extended visa anywhere because of potential healthcare costs (to their system) if I got sick.
Thanks for sharing. A video like yours would soothe me a lot if I’d be concerned for the changes for the worse I’d expect if I were an American living in America right now. I am German, I love my country all the while we have serious crisises politically and fascism looming as well. The five options which were mentioned in the video sound very suitable for various reasons. It’s good advice what’s crucial to consider.
We moved to Costa Rica 8 years ago and love it. We did buy a place but that was after we spent 6 weeks, 3 months and then 5 months before moving. We are never going back!
Just one additional note re: the rainy season. I was deathly afraid of it as we always had explored CR in the dry season but two things: 1. Except for rare days, the sun shines part of every day, clouding over around 1-3 pm and raining late afternoon and evening . 2. The amount and severity of the rain depends on where you live. We live in Atenas where it rains less. And if you really hate the worst of the rain, go travel for a few months in September and October. Most people who live here love the “green season “. 😊
I would like to recommend you stay in a Guest House or Bed and Breakfast, part of the time, in each country you go to. Interacting with other travelers can be very informative and entertaining.
@@jamesdonahue4084 Hawaii has summer all year, folks that live there don’t mind it. I think in exchange for what’s coming - Christmas can be in any season.
Really investigate Spains taxes and their "World Wide Wealth" tax structure. It's eye opening for anyone that owns commercial property in the United States.
The outlook for retirees vs people still working is so dramatically different, and even among working people, it greatly differs depending on your skill. Pros and cons everywhere, so the advice to really learn, get to know the policies, and figure out of you really mesh in the country are all very good advice.
I moved from the Netherlands to the USA. I'm a dual citizen but I will never go back. Shortage of homes, expensive, busy, riots in Amsterdam, petty crime and not sure if you know: a center right government.
Points for using the correct term "geo-arbitrage". I also live outside the US, and the vast majority of expats I meet have no idea what it means. I like that you don't dumb this down for people. Great channel.
I was wondering, then I saw your travel map. You absolutely, positively MUST see the Lake Chapala region south of Guadalajara. I love the city and the lake area is heaven - and just a $4 bus ride to get there. Please put that on your list. You won't regret it.
Things might change soon for Americans looking to move to Mexico, given what happens with plans for US mass deportations. The Mexican government has already indicated they may deny Americans entry or revoke visa status for current residents. Americans may be less welcome in other countries depending on US-foreign relations going forward, and this situation is something to consider as you look to move abroad.
I went to Paris and Antibes last year. I felt Parisians to be absolutely phenomenal. Friendly AND FUN! We had an absolute blast. I’m 54 and we were all females in one family from 10-53 yrs old. I was walking to meet my sisters at a restaurant in Paris when I asked for directions. The man walked with me halfway there. He propositioned me to come to his hotel room after dinner. 😂. I told him my husband wasn’t French so he wouldn’t approve. 😂. He laughed and and Bon Soir. I’ve been propositioned by American men all my life (except the last 10 yrs lol) and I never got away with it without some nasty remark, physical touching and a few times being accosted, and a feeling of abject terror. That’s a truth that hit me as soon as the Frenchman said goodnight. Of course, I’m not saying all Frenchmen are the same as the news has recently pointed out, but it has been my experience and the fact that I recognized a general sense of American culture as opposed to others.
Hello from CA. While it is great to have your budget, there are places in the world where a senior can live and enjoy life! I love the US but just 2 expensive. Healthcare is great in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand & Singapore. Yes, agree on Medicare but what happens if you can't fly home for operations? Are there any inexpensive health plans for seniors over 65?Thanks 4 your video, as you have inspired me to make one as a senior abroad.
I left Canada 30 years ago for Munich , Germany and will not go back , I never wanted my kids to have to pay for uni , it's free here , I travel Europe with that money 😊
Thanks for making this. People need to learn to cherry pick the beautiful nuggets from videos. You did a nice job and you can’t please everyone, you’re not pizza (as they say) Thank you and good luck in your explorations.
I stumbled upon this in my feed. Very intrigued. I appreciate the info. Just a little feedback for me personally your background music was distracting. But I’m glad to have been able to watch your video. Thank you!
Great info! Thank you. Mexico is appealing to us because we just need to start the process of getting out before January. Their 180 day visas make it nice.
@@goingwalkaboutnowwhat about the residency income requirements in Mexico, it’s so high vs elsewhere. $4350 a month for temporary residency & $7350 a month for permanent residency! I’m dating a woman who is Mexican & lives in Mexico City but not sure if there’s any workaround on the income requirement
@shahmundell34 Those numbers sound very high, when we were looking into it, the numbers we saw were more around 1200-3000. Your work around could be just using the 6 months visa and leaving for a day at the end of, returning and starting another 6 months.
Would love for you to elaborate a bit on what kind of health coverage and/or health insurance you are getting in beautiful Mexico! I understand that their private health insurance is top notch but would love to hear what you and your husband opted for. Thanks for your time and thanks for your very informative video!
Hi, just found you. very helpful. My husband and I are spending 3 months in Baja, BCS. In the La Paz area. We are here just 2 weeks. There is so much to learn. We are loving it here and getting through the culture shock. So happy be out of U.S. after election to get a broader perspective on U.S. We are considering living here. #1 Healthcare is driving our decision to relocate. #2 Quality of life. The Baja certainly checks off both of these boxes. Just subscribed looking forward to more videos. Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback. We have lived in La Paz twice, I’ve done lots of videos on Baja, check them out when you have time, thank you for subscribing.
Thank you for this info. Some great basic starting points and I will continue to follow and watch your other videos on this subject. It is a bit daunting to consider such a major life change.
You will not necessarily PAY tax as a US citizen abroad. You can take advantage of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and make over $100,000 without paying income tax (this is information, not tax advice). If you structure properly, you can also avoid social security tax. Consult a CPA that specializes in international tax. What you DO have to do as a US citizen is FILE your taxes. For all intents and purposes, the US is the only country with citizenship-based taxation.
This is correct, however you also need to know if the country where you reside has a tax treaty with the US. That can impact how much tax you will pay (and to which country) for things like 401K/IRA income or inheritance.
Have you investigated Portugal yet? I hear very positive things but I’m worried that with so many expats moving there it may no longer be a great idea.
They were already swamped before the vote. It will be very time consuming going through the residency process now and they put you through a lot. Not a good pick at present but a great country.
Thank you for doing these videos! This is the first one I've seen. I'll be checking out your other ones. You're very good at speaking and articulating your points. I'm still in shock by what's happening in America, and every day it gets worse. I just retired and want to live out what time I have left in a peaceful place where people are kind to one another.
I am confused. Medicare does not cover you outside the US from what I have read. I have been on Medicare for almost 9 years & I was told I had to get international insurance. Could you explain please.
Here goes, Medicare does not cover you outside the United States, you will need international insurance, if that is something you are worried about. We keep our Medicare and pay into the system monthly via our SS in case of more serious medical issues, in which case we will go back to the US, as we did this year for my husband’s hip surgery. I’ve had so many comments on this subject that I’m going to do another video on SS and Medicare .
Many Thanks for Sharing Your knowledge on traveling abroad, I’m retired two seasons now and I would like to travel to the Philippines and spend time exploring another culture. 💖🙏
This is super helpful. Thank you so much for all the practical tips. I am very focused on financial freedom and so it is good to know about the cost of accommodation, taxes, etc. We are headed to San Pancho for Thanksgiving and were considering Mexico City for a lot of the same reasons you suggest. This is so helpful and I'm glad to have found your youtube channel!
Great material! You mention Costa Rica… Currently my number one. Some ex-pats write that the rainy season is not too bad. Is that not true in your experience?
We just got back from 6 weeks during the rainy season. It is doable depending on location, you need a good home as the rain is very strong. Also, can be a bit grey for days on end, so a home that supplies a lot of light, at least for me, this is important. The culture is different from other Latin cultures, not as strong, history, music etc…the big plus is apparently residency is easier to obtain.
Thank you for your feedback, unfortunately once a video is published you can’t change things like music volume. I vow to not make this mistake again. Sorry for any annoyance.
Loved your information. Yes, was surprised that Mexico City was number 1. I lived in Spain and yes Barcelona was my favorite city so torn about returning to Spain, or giving Mexico a try. Just think of Mexico's infrastructure as sub par. but have yet to visit which could change my perception. I would like to make one small suggestion: the music playing in the background was a distraction to your information during the video. Your presentation was superb and no need to have music to support it. Perhaps just me. . Thanks for the steps and great information. Look forward to more videos so I liked and subscribed. Thanks!
Very helpful, thanks! You mentioned that a 1yr lease can be a 50% savings compared to an AirBnb...would it be easier to lease a furnished apt or house even though you're not in-country the whole year? Some variant on the Schengen Shuffle, you stay 90d in your lease, go elsewhere for 90d with your lease in "sleep mode", then repeat. Or 180d in a row in each spot for countries where you can do that. Seems like that may be about the same cost as doing 90d AirBnb reservations, and you would have the consistency of having a "home" to come back to. Would there be any residency/tax implications in that scenario? Or other gotchas?
You are mentioning something we already did, moving about due to Schengen, it’s actually pretty difficult as Schengen now engulfs many countries people used to use . As for accommodation, I don’t know if there is a substantial difference between furnished or unfurnished, we’ll find out soon as we are looking at doing a 1 year lease in Mex City.
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for taking the time to create and share such helpful information. I just watched and enjoyed your slow accommodation video as well. Gracias for sharing the link!
I have for 1 to 2 years now done a lot of deep research on this topic so your video got automatically popped up on TH-cam for me !! I grew up in 3 different multi-cultures in the USA !! And also spent Two years in overseas in eastern culture countries !!! I did study everything laws and Visas for the Philippines but distance and Airfares are cost prohibitive and I am now down to two countries !! Panama or Mexico and either one would be in their Highlands !!
Thank you so much for such a useful video, your presence and your calm voice is beautiful. My wife and I am in the process of leaving the US where we’ve been living for over 30 years, we think is time to push the eject button. Though I have the Spanish citizenship and the American, the taxes situation in Spain is overwhelming and lately the political environment is not giving us much assurance is the right place to move, reason why, videos like these are so important. Your idea of staying in a place for 3 months sounds logical. I still have a year or so to retire, so we’ll keep looking. Again thank you for sharing and the best of luck. You have a new subscriber. Take care.
Thank you for your feedback. The good news is that you have options, Spain being in Schengen area means you have loads of options. Best of luck and success moving forward.
I lived in Japan for 10 years but moved back to Minneapolis in 2007 when I saw the Birtherism and other worrisome trends back home. At first, I was active in political campaigns but ended up as an election official in 2016 and an Early Election Judge in 2018. I am 70 and semi-retired but work 33 full and overtime weeks this year. I came back to fight for the Constitution and my country. I urge people to STAND UP and fight for their country. I do live in Minnesota which folks can move to without a passport. We are a sanctuary State.
@@goingwalkaboutnow You are welcomed. Thanks for helping people figure out what to do. One of the most lovely places with the nicest people is New Zealand. I have family there. But it is extremely difficult for Americans to find work there. My son lived there with his wife for several years. He could get into government job training and be paid to do it (he trained in natural resources. Something like our DNR), but even married to a Kiwi, he could not get a work permit. As a semi-retired person, I'd like to spend time there.
@@togeikai love NZ. On a seven-week group trip there in 2018, when all of us old people said we’d love to emigrate there, our guide said you’d have to be able to private pay all your health care costs, as Medicare wouldn’t cover us and NZ government health care is just for citizens who have paid taxes into the system throughout their working career. I had a $57,000 surgery in May and will be having another costing at least as much (since i need two surgeons) in December. If you think you’ll never have a health problem, and can pay all this out of your own pocket, you can try moving there.
Great information, so glad I came across your videos, looking forward to watching more. So funny, I just read an article on Sardinia and she was saying how friendly the area is and there is always a festival going on.
I’ll have to wait at least 2 years until my husband retires. We are thinking of moving to my native country, Argentina (my husband is American), mostly because my daughter lives there and I really miss her, and the other thing is that is pretty convenient dollar wise. For example renting a condo through AIRBNB in a really nice area of Buenos Aires could cost approx $500 - $700/month, which here in CO if we sell our home and rent a nice condo starts at $2,000/month. We could live really comfortable down there.
The banking info is great. I am actually moving to Norway in a year, once I retire, and am looking for practical steps to take to prepare and that was a great tip. I also appreciated the part on downsizing and getting rid of everything. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of stuff to the point where I feel overwhelmed with it, so it's going to be hard, but worth it not to be tied to it anymore. I am also looking at other places as my retirement income might not be enough to live there over time (we'll see) and I would rather not have to dip into my emergency funds if I can help it.
Best of luck in your move to Norway-I visited there in the last month-felt right at home in the culture that was truly environmentally conscious-but prices were up there-$$$$-would have to pinch a lot…still though think I’d like it there 🥰
Southeast Asia also has a lot to offer. Very safe (safer than Mexico!), friendly people, great food and very affordable. English is widely spoken but the culture is still quite exotic.
@@irmaperezcortes7874 Mexico may not be a safe country (except for a few regions), but I would still love to visit it. I've always liked the Mexicans I've met and the country looks beautiful and interesting. Not many Mexicans here in Australia; a lot more Brazilians for some reason.
@@budawang77It is so far away from the real world and I live very happy in my country, I don’t feel insecure where I live and where I go, turn off the TV, the media is against our left wing government 😊
I agree Barcelona is beautiful, but recently there has been many protests against the people and tourist using B&Bs and renting inside the city and pricing out the locals.
Locals can’t afford to rent. Same where I live. More and more properties being built but nothing for social housing. Owners rent out for winter lets and then summer so no longterm rentals. And yet, they need staff everywhere but there to it’s impossible on low salaries. They are not against the tourists but the local governments for not helping them. However, the Spanish people are very friendly. My son married one 😂
I too read an article related to a tourist backlash in Barcelona. I hope this disputes but I understand their concerns after seeing the influx in CA and the drastic increases in housing.
Thank you for your feedback. At this point I’ve done over 95 videos, just go to Going Walkabout, you can view them. The video this week was SS and Medicare.
I've been to Mexico City several times with my family as a boy. I loved it there! The food in restaurants and Holiday Inns was awesome! We have flown and driven there! I'm worried about the cartels, but if you feel safe there, I'll consider moving there! I'm also curious about France, because I speak a little French I learned in college. Spain and Portugal interest me, because they are similar to Mexico. I taught ESL on my last job, so maybe I can do that again in those countries?
After the election, I was so upset that I Googled the cost of living in the UK! I’m very saddened by what is happening in the USA. At 71, the thought of selling everything and moving is overwhelming. If I were young, I’d be gone tomorrow. I thought we were better than this. Trump is NOT presidential material and I fear he will lead our nation to ruin. God help us all.
Just discovered Going Walkabout. Will watch your other videos -once I can find them(!) -too. We are headed to the same place...Nice...I have been also considering Cannes for about almost a year now. Hopefully, I will manage to get there before Fr decides to close their beautiful gates on us(!). There is more to that little cjty than just the festival' which is a feast for the film connoisseurs. Can't wait to hear more about your thoughts on Nice+. Thank you.
Pretty sure you are kidding me, love the humor. I’ve written over 100 apologies in the past week for the music, so if you truly love it, which I doubt, bravo!
Great info and I enjoyed your video, but do have one quibble. I found the music too loud and distracting. I would consider turning it down a little, if not eliminating it. Those of us trying to hear all you have to say had to -10 sec several times because I didn’t fully make out what you said. Otherwise, spot on, thanks for the information. 😊
Hi. The video was great. Thank you. I was wondering how your Medicare will cover you in Mexico if you decide to be there full time. Will you need to purchase international insurance also? Thanks.
The Netherlands here.
There is a scheme in the Netherlands called DAFT.Dutch American Friendship Treaty.
It make it easyer to settle in the Netherlands for USA citizens.
Good Luck.
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Bedankt. Dat is misschien het overwegen waard.
How’s the weather there year around?
The website for DAFT has crashed.
Thank you so much for extending the info~
Great info but the acronym in English sounds almost like it's mocking Americans. Not that we don't deserve it.
I left in 1965, and don't miss it. Greetings from Japan, where we have national health insurance and no guns.
Same here in Australia, and Canada, UK, New Zealand, pretty much anywhere except the US.
Actually, you DO have guns, and you can also get one. Signed, an American who has never lived in Japan. You do not need citzenship to get a firearm, either.
My colleague was stabbed repeatedly one sunny morning when she went out walking around the rice fields of Narita. She went out for some exercise that morning before her afternoon flight back to San Francisco that day. She'd been working in Japan off and on for more than a decade. She had no jewelry on, as they found it all on the dresser in the Hotel Nikko, along with her passport, and both her wallet with USD and JPY. She had no identification on her, except her hotel key card.
A local farmer found her lifeless body in his field and called police, who discovered that she was actually breathing so shallowly that the farmer had mistaken her for dead. She was flown to Tokyo and remained in a coma for six months before she was medically stable enough to endure the flight back to San Francisco.
She was only identified when our company called the hotel and asked them to check her room. When they found all her belongings there, they reached out to Narita police and of course they immediately knew who they were looking for because she was a white American, and they had just found her unconscious and just barely alive.
By the way, she didn't even have a scratch on her face. The man was truly trying to kill her, only stabbing her torso repeatedly trying to pierce her organs.
So, yeah...enjoy the illusion of safety you seem to think you have there. She wasn't doing anything risky that she had already done dozens of times before on her business trips to Japan. That was back in 2000 or 2001?
For someone who has lived in Japan for so long, you don't seem to know very much about the rather stabby culture, or the fact that anyone...even a non-citizen...can own a firearm.
I just watched a Japanese guy interview Americans who have living in Japan for from a few months to almost 20 years. None want to come back. Black men, women, all youngish (under 40). Main thing from black men and women = safety and health insurance
Sounds like paradise 💙
plus civilization, clean streets, healthy food
I’m 58 and after the election, I’m out of here. I don’t want to live in a country that wants tyranny
Me, neither! I'm a multiple minority Democrat!
I'm an old white guy, but I don't want to live in tyranny either 😢
The don’t pic Europe Europeans are very open-minded not close minded like Americans, so you would not want to fit in very well there
@@galandavis4699 you might try Russia
Tyranny? In order to do that Trump would need to follow the advice of Ol' ADOLF who Trump studied.. "If one would rule a country, first GET THE GUNS"
. Nope Trump didn't and won't.he likes us armed.
The Marxist Gimmedats ARE trying to disarm us...
No matter, best of luck to ya.
Live in other countries with an open-mind. Don’t bring American beliefs, entitle attitudes or super-sized food portions to other countries. Adapt to their way of living, not the other way around. 😊
Yes the old Saying. when in Rome do as they do.
Or stay home.
Excellent advice! Do the same when traveling anywhere outside the US. Also, take the time to learn some key conversational phrases in the language of the country you are traveling to. And, learn patience. Many countries do not operate on American time and expectations. If you can't/don't want to do these few simple things, ask yourself why are you traveling to another country and culture if your expectation is to have everything be just like your home in the USA?! 🤔
@pjlps great feedback, thanks
I couldn't agree more Leave the US attitude of superiority with trump!
Yeah many of us want to get away from that as well, lol. That's the whole point.
I can understand the desire to leave America. It's not just Trump. It's that Trump has revealed just how ugly American society and culture are. Just how much hate. Just how much racism. Just how much bigotry.
And pay attention to the witness of numerous people who are now living in other countries who never want to return to the USA. They vastly outnumber the people who want to go back. That's because they discover first-hand just how much support people get in other countries where people matter more than billionaires.
@@darylwilliams7883 your right but he make it right to be that way
Time for the great return home to Africa. Africa Return!
Well state.
💯agree
Another big reason is the cost of medical or if you ever require long term care or assistance living.
Friends are paying 7k a month for their mom’s care…thats ridiculous
@@jumiloves Happy Hunger Games. They voted for it.
Dual citizenship is a blessing. America is no longer home.
Damn it 😢
I want to go to Panam
I’m 66
What is the process of dual citizenship? We're looking at Mexico City.
Project 2025 is to end dual citizenship. Sigh.
Ironic that my ancestors escaped from France and England to America in the early 1600's because of religious persecution--now I have more understanding
@@barbarachu830 What is Trump planning to do with the Statue of Liberty? “Give me your huddled masses yearning to be free”! Is he going to put a MAGA hat on it and have the plaque replaced with “F-you! Go home?” Immigration is what this country was built upon.
My father left Germany during the Holocaust and I applied to regain my citizenship in 2017. I’m still trying to get some documentation issues resolved. Until then, I’m in Asia.
Same. My parents dreamed of coming here and before they died continuously said I didn’t know how lucky I was to be born an American, and frequently told me how hard it was to get visas,residency then study for the citizenship exams when they were naturalized. The irony is that this is not the country they dreamed of and I’m almost glad they didn’t live to see what it’s become. Now it’s my turn to leave familiar shores in search of better. Good luck everyone. I hope we all make it!
@nosleeplisa thanks for sharing
Ya there is so much religious prosecution here. You should go! Please!
We evacuated to Ecuador several years ago, and we couldn’t be any happier!
Thank you for your feedback, people are really looking for options right now.
"Evacuated," A great word considering the circumstances.
I've heard great things about Ecuador! Are you on the coast or inland?
@@scottpolenz3900 we lived on the coast for two years (Manta) but recently moved to Cumbaya, which is a suburb of Quito. We moved for two main reasons. First was the increasing cartel violence all along the coast and the second was for access to better quality healthcare. We love it here!
How are all the power outages? I'm asking because I know one young person had to return because she couldn't get the internet she needed to work. She lived there for several years and finally had to return to the US.
We moved to València Spain two years ago. We love our life here. Weather is great, amazing and super affordable healthcare, safer than any place I've ever lived, and very inexpensive. Dual citizen (Italy), so it was really easy to relocate. We're never going back.
Thank you for the feedback, it will help people see there are alternatives. Are you ok after the rains?
Yes, we're fine. We live in the city center, and this area was largely unaffected by the rain and flooding. The devastation occurred in the towns south and west of the city. Thanks for asking.
Its not too easy to move to Spain as an American without your dual citizenship in an EU country. Lots of paperwork and impossible to get meetings at municipal buildings.
So you copped out and let the rest of us deal with the evil and you boast about it too, you arf nothing but gutless garbage.
Thank you for leaving and promising to stay away. It's our country again and we don't want you here.
The saddest thing coming out of this election for me, was hearing my 88 year old mother say that if she were any younger, she would move to another country. She was married to 2 Korean War Veterans, a a retired DOD contract supervisor who help build tanks. She comes from an extended family who members have serviced, in combat, in EVERY WAR since the Spanish American War. She was raised in one of the most conservative county in the US, in Indiana. It is soul-crushing to think THIS is kind of citizen that the MAGATS are causing to leave the USA.
Oh yeah, she rich a hell as well - and when these folks go, they will be taking there moneys with them. Good luck MAGATS!
Also the brain drain. The intelligent people will not take BS. Good luck MAGA! Without brains the country will not prosper.
Yep. ALL of my USD will go with me. I don't care if we have another Democrat rule or not. The Amercian populace is completely distasteful to me now. 2016 was bad, 2024 is worse. I still have 3 years of working and saving to go now. Very depressing.
Agreed, same. Father is buried in a National Cemetery. We're in a spot where we could retire in our 50s/60s and my wife is already retired now. I will likely continue to work for the time being. I've worked for 3 startups in the past and would be happy to be one of the principals in a startup 'next door' if it comes to that. Our extended family used to have a second home in Ontario but now I'm thinking we should have kept it. It's a shame that it's coming to this but we really don't know how things are going to go around here. Mom is a naturalized US citizen, and the idea that that could be undone... however unlikely that may be.... is unconscionable. And yes, we're taking it all with us. We may sit on this decision for a while but it entering our minds.
My heart breaks for your mom’s story, and for all of us.
My husband went to Iraq. We are besides ourselves and looking to leave. This guy is terrible for the military. He wants to steal veteran benefits, privatize, veteran resources, and he has no respect for the chain of command which undermines the military is involved with so I hear your sister.
please ditch the music, it was so distracting but thanks for the info
Thanks for the feedback
At least turn it down significantly!
No it wasn't, cleavage was total more distracting.
The music is very annoying
Couldn't finish this video. Reason: that gawd awful music
Barcelona is a great recommendation. I've had a home there for 27 years and it's awesome.
I prefer the little fishing village where I live in Spain. No more then 8000 people on the Castellón región coast.
Go ahead and chicken out then.
Do you want an extended stay guest? I'm available.
I was smart enough to buy property in Costa Rica the last time this happened. Built a modest house about 1 mile from the ocean. I will be moving down permanently asap.
Thanks for sharing
Adios!
please take me with you-
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Smart👍🙂
Lucky for me - my wife and I are leaving next month! FDJT!
And lucky for us that your type is leaving. Hooray.!!
Life is too short to put up with any amount of tyranny and psychoemotional abuse. Best wishes to you and your wife, James! Be safe and enjoy yourselves!
I love those initials. My #1 favorites, tho, are POS.😒
@@watthaile2053 oh if you voted for Trump, you’re gonna find out you’re gonna be suffering right along with the rest of us unless you’re a millionaire.
@@hollandgem2 . @hollandgem2 Hold that thought and let's check back in 24-36 months. We'll both be happier then. 😢
Good solid info ~ I'm retired and I cannot do another four years of whatever this is. Thanks for the clear checklist. I am too ptsded to keep my wits about me.and I appreciate the blueprint.
Thank you so much for the feedback, I was hoping to be of help, I can relate to how you feel.
Great video I didn’t mind the music I was here for the information. We’re considering Merida and Montevideo Uruguay
@SherryShone thank you, jeez, the amount of comments I’ve had on the bloody music. Good news, the info appears helpful to many, which was my main goal.
Me too. I’m 75 and considering Panama and Mexico. This isn’t the America I thought it was.
If you leave the U.S. you can use Medicare? Do you have an Advantage HMO plan or regular Medicare?
Divorced, no children, no pets (although I like both) no religion. Retired Journeyman Carpenter lives on a 40ft sailboat and leaving the United States of America, I'm a world citizen that doesn't want to see democracy die day by day and wish I moved sooner.
Blue cross blue shield and Medicare.
Good for you, we lived on a sailboat for 9 years. You are right about Medicare, I’ll do a video on it, no music.
Please continue to vote in the major US elections
Take me with you 🤣🤣🤣
@@mapratt I never will vote again. This is no longer my country.
@@randymillhouse791 The world is going to need our help recovering from this. I understand the shock and hurt, and if I were able to I would be wrapping things up and leaving. But you can still vote from abroad. The world needs it. The arsenal is too powerful to leave to the hands of those people. Resistance will be necessary.
Leaving more than 40 years in the US behind (as a German-born immigrant), I moved to México five years ago. Today, I am deeply grateful that I did.
Hola from Ajijic, Jalisco, México ❤
Thank you for sharing
Hola! My husband and I were just looking at Ajijic; I'm researching everything that I can. Do you recommend it and the Lake Chapala area?
Quite the irony & reverse! Will Mexico offer refuge TO Americans, fleeting for political asylum??
That’s where I am going next❗️🖐
❤ Thanks for mentioning the beautiful town❗️
Violet
I am ready to leave! The US has been steadily going downhill since Regan. Now, I think it is going to become unbearable to remain here. I am trying to liquidate what I can. I don't have a lot of money, but I'll take my chances. Thank you for this!
Best of luck to you. I hope you find peace.
Same situation but I know I can't stay here.
But come on, we can’t just leave. Millions of us didn’t vote for the circus coming in Jan. We have to roll up our sleeves. We remind them that our Constitution will be respected 🇺🇸Do it for our grandchildren, they deserve better.
stand by your countruy not by the insurrectionist...
@@roxannevlogs7329 Stand by your Country not by the traitor put!n lover including elon musket...
Just subscribed to your channel. Don't know if I'll be moving. I want to stay and fight bigotry and injustice, but I'm retired, speak French fluently, lived in France and I am so tempted to go back permanently.
Thank you for your feedback
I had a friend with roots in Germany, a fluent English speaker, and swore she would move there if Bush got re-elected in 2004. He was re-elected, and she didn’t leave New York. I wonder if it’s because she had no partner and handling everything on her own, as an older retiree, would be too hard.
That’s exactly how I feel. It’s a lot when you’re a single retired female over 70
@@susanhaupt7325 it was hard enough for me to move from upstate NY to southeast VA at age 62!
I'm not leaving. I'm staying and FIGHTING!!!
You are going to lose. Why? Education is declining. Voters are less and less educated each and every year. The candidates will suck more, and the dolts will vote for the "shiny new thang."
You must be affluent. Your affluence will not save you.
@@kingcormack8004 There is only one reason why most Americans are not affluent. They choose to not be. In that vein, I am nothing like an American at all except for the fact that I was born here. Americans complain about the price of eggs and then buy $90K cars that have $2K monthly payments. I am not so much affluent as I am educated.
We're going to lose because they don't play by the rules and for some reason we want to play by the rules @@randymillhouse791
I'm glad to hear it. I'm 73 and I fought hard and long for much of what this regime wants to erase and destroy. Too dispirited and just damn tired to save the f-ing planet again. Best of luck.
My wife and I moved to the Philippines early in 2024 and we love it. My wife is Filipina and her family built a nice one bedroom bungalow style house on family owned land in the small beach community where my wife was born. Since we don't have the rent or mortgage payment our monthly expenses are easily under $2000/mo which includes a housekeeper that keeps things neat and clean and drivers to get us where we want to go. I'm really enjoying the expat lifestyle right now.
I have friends, naturalized citizens of varying ages, who got deported back there in 2018 without having their citizenship revoked. I’d never move there. The person-on-person crime is sky high.
@@schoolingdiana9086 - Where we live is quite safe, I guess there might be some crime but I've not seen or experienced it at all. I feel safer here than I did in San Diego and I didn't feel that unsafe there.
I have a beach house in the Philippines. I only visit for 2 to 3. It's not for me, I cant deal with humidity. I like my life in Texas
@@glendacastillo6504 - To each their own, I love it. I would never be able to live the lifestyle I live now anywhere in the States. Our combined Social Security benefits and my VA disability pension puts us in top 1% of earners here. We make more than a Senator. We are living the high life.
I'm 64, poor and disabled. Honestly I dont care where I go, as long as its not here. Not after this election. I've never felt more defeated or depressed in my life.
I checked the residency requirements for a dozen different countries, most require I have X amount in the bank, or I make X amount a month. Both numbers are higher than what I have or make. The only option I can see is living on a sailboat, which isn't exactly cheap.
I honestly don't know what to do.
I’m so sorry for what you’re going through. My thoughts are with you. From 🇨🇦
Same here.
@@LynnTCda Thank you, I appreciate you reaching out.
@@swampyankee72 You’re welcome. Take care.
Do not leave. Americans will go through this. Not all Americans are bad . Just don’t mind Trump and his politics. Continue to volunteer or work if you are .
When Adams first spoke about the American Dream he failed to mention that nightmares are Dreams too !
Canadian here ,married to an American for 14 years , living in the U.S., dual citizen, used to love the United States , but I really can’t believe the stupidity and the ignorance, the bigotry ,and the racism in this country. It’s just everywhere and often by people that quite frankly look like garbage themselves. Seriously thinking of selling everything and packing up and going back to Canada in the next year if it goes the way it seems bent on doing. Canada is more civilzed and has its problems, but nothing like here…Shame on the U.S.
Thank you for your feedback. It’s funny that the most compassionate comments today have all come from Canadians
You're lucky you have that option.
Bye bye ... Sounds like a great move ... for us. Glad you'll be gone.
The U.S. as a country is over. The only way is for the Blue States to leave the "Union". I forsee 2 new Federations: The Weast Coast Federation of America (California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii) and the NorthEast Federation of America ( New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine). The rest is MAGALAND. Let them live their way, and sane and decent people live in new countries. THE UNITED STATES IS DEAD
@@watthaile2053so civil, you're proving the posters point!
Thank you for taking the time to help us. The stress is huge in this greed US culture of cruel and selfish with lousy Healthcare even for retirees. It can only be addressed by leaving now.
@UKindness4 Americans can fix the problem by voting for a new government. Running away from the problem won't fix things
I left my native California during the administration of Bush II. No regrets. I love it more each day.
Thank you for sharing, may give others courage
Where?
Thank you. Very informative. Two reasons for relocating, maybe permanently. To make my savings and retirement income go further and to shake off the toxicity engulfing the US. Mexico is among my top 3 or 4.
I’ve been in a “nice” hospital in Mexico. If you think there’s any chance you might need a hospital, don’t move there.
The sad reality is its extremely difficult to leave unless you have enough money and savings or higher education and certain job skills. The people who will most likely suffer the most under the new tyrrany will not have the resources to move.
People with such resources should be reaching out to marginalized people and offering to help. The more "good" people bail to save their own asses, the worse it will be for the ones who can't.
Yes. I've long had the fantasy of escaping to a country where children aren't regularly slaughtered in schools. Meaning any other country will do. This country is going from bad to worse. But I'm pretty much stuck here due to low retirement income, and the fact that I happen to love where I live. I will have to weather whatever is coming and hope that this new ship of fools taking over will sink quickly due to massive incompetence.
@bakarka thank you for your feedback
@@bakarka They very likely will. Even though things will get worse for the foreseeable future the US isn't the Weimar Republic which had pretty much zero experience as a democracy. And Trump is rapidly going downhill mentally. When Hitler came to power he was about 35 years younger. It will likely be a clusterfock of the palace chamberlains trying to manipulate the mad king and having political knife fights amongst themselves. (I will admit it's easy for me to say all this having escaped many years ago and no longer having to be there)
@@bakarka💙💙💙
Boy, is your timing spot on Susan! Tony and I and multiple friends have been talking about moving since Nov. 6th. Great tips and advice as always. We are going to Mexico City and San Miguel in a couple weeks based on your videos. Thanks for doing them and keep them coming!
Really appreciate the feedback, I’ll keep um coming.
I’ve been looking at San Miguel. Mexico seems the easiest for us.
How refreshing to see so many expressing themselves so candidly. I'm happy just seeing so many of you taking in the disillusionment and setting your sails for better horizons. I share the spirit of those who aim make the most of their lives with rational alternate choices. So best wishes to every one of you inspirational people.
What an encouraging message, Richard. I'm with you in congratulating anyone who can escape the nonsense; it's not good for our mental, emotional, or physical health. Life is too short to put up with any amount of tyranny and psychoemotional abuse or trauma.
@polandharr you are spot on
We are expressing ourselves now because we won't be able to do so in about 70 days.
I am in love with San Sebastián (Donostia), Spain. I lived there for a year and a half. Wonderful, friendly people. Great beaches, Insanely great and award winning restaurants. Mountains nearby with lovely hiking areas. Just over the border from France. The only issue is that, like everywhere, prices have gone up considerably from when I lived there. I still keep it on my list. Another is the Philippines. I lived just outside Manila for a bit over two years and the people there I found to be some of the nicest on the planet. Again, great beaches, mountains, good food (If I close my eyes I can still taste the pancit.), lovely tropical climate. Take a peek.
In 2017, we needed a break, as so many did. Post-election, we decamped to Buenos Aires, where some cousins lived. They knew well the repulsive face of autocracy, having lived in exile in Brazil some years earlier. We recognized the move as brief and temporary. It was helpful but ultimately more an episode than a full narrative.
Sent my cousins a note last week, wishing them well but indicating there would be no encore in ‘24, in part because there’s no longer a “we.” It’s a very big world, full of people and places far less toxic than here. I’d absolutely leave, if I could…
The funny thing is, those who want to leave are the ones we need here the most.
Yes, and it’s okay if they need to take some time to reset so that when they come back, they are ready to fight.
Exactly. I’m a RN and I’m leaving.
True. Just like our Congress.
and "here" is not helping them!
I am getting hurt here. I can't stay, even if I wanted to. The abuse is too much.
I currently live in the Goddard off a red state of Florida and the Tampa Bay area that I have for the last few years now and I’ve had my fill of it! I’m tired of dodging the hurricanes. I’m tired of the way the state is governed with his Republican craziness, and so many other things! So I’m one of those people that seriously considering leaving the United States! I am sort of interested in Costa Rica. I will be finding out more about that!
I feel for you Florida has taken a brutal beating this year on so many fronts.
Try Panama too
Left the states 32 years ago. It’s was easy since I was married to a Swedish citizen and she also wanted to leave NYC. I’m now a Swedish citizen with a Swedish pension living in Sicily. NOTHING could get me to move back to the US.
Thank you for the feedback
You are definitely a fortunate x patriot 😂 lucky. My mom is German but I don't think she'd move back. She turned 85 today. My dad was in the Army thats how they met in 1960 while he was stationed there. He passed in 09. I'd move to Germany if I could get dual citizenship
@@kirkwilson5900i checked. My father was born in Canada, but his parents moved to the U.S. when he was less than a year old. The Border agent told he that, if he had been at least 10, I could have qualified for dual citizenship.
@BirdsNNVA darn it. Hopefully the whole trump n maga movement will fall flat on its face and the country can regroup to 2 or even 3 political parties that consist of normal human beings so every and any party can have reasonable checks n balances and we sane folk can stay in our lovely country. A big stretch for a wish...but...it could be possible for the future. Its outta frighin hand right now
👍👍😎✌️🤟💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 We are in our mid 70’s and nervous as hell considering everything. Great video.
Thank you for the feedback
Where are you thinking of moving? 70 year old Mom and 44 year old daughter with orthopedic mobility limitation are considering, too.
I m thinking of retirement in 2025 and selling my home. Contemplating on whether to rent a place in a blue state or traveling out of the country. Thank you for sharing the video. I subscribe this today. Unfortunately, I will be in red state in 2025.
@RobertaNewvine Thank you for the feedback. You’ll always have a place to hand out if you want info and feedback.
This was great and I feel I learned so much. You took your time explaining everything and this is a great way to learn. Thank you!!
There is so much uncertainty right now in our country and I feel like life is becoming very stressful and complicated here.
Thank you for your feedback. I have lots of other videos to view when you have time. Main thing to know, you are not alone in how you feel.
I was planning on slow travel after retirement, which the original plan indicated was about 6-8 years away. But since the US election 🤮, I'm looking to move much sooner!
Thank you for the tips!👏
Thank you for the feedback
Nicely done video. I don't know what we'll do. The idea of moving abroad is overwhelming and so right now I'm just undertaking the simple task of getting rid of all my stuff in my house. Selling and giving stuff away to lighten the load for a house sale. Right now that feels doable. My brain will be chomping on all this very helpful info in the background!
Than you so much for the feed back. You walk a mile , one step at a time and before you know it, you are at the destination.
Been in Costa Rica for 10 years. Married a Tica. No MAGA, Project 2025, or orange Dear Leader here. I'd never return to Trumpistan. I was going to watch the video until I read the comments on the volume of the music. That's an easy fix and I hope you make it.
Please continue to vote in the major US elections
@@mapratt Been doing so regularly. Did so in this election. Straight blue ballot.
Do you feel the healthcare is good or excellent or…??? Meaning - top notch doctors available?
This video is about how to move abroad and the best places to live outside the United States. The video is aimed at people who are considering moving abroad, either because they are retired or because they want to work remotely.
Here are some of the key points from the video:
* Why move abroad? There are many reasons to move abroad, including lower cost of living, better weather, and a different culture.
* How to choose a place to live. When choosing a place to live, consider the cost of living, the climate, the culture, and the language.
* How to get a visa. Getting a visa can be a complicated process, so it is important to do your research and start the process early.
* How to find accommodation. There are many different ways to find accommodation, including renting an apartment, staying in a hostel, or using a service like Airbnb.
* How to adjust to life in a new country. It can take some time to adjust to life in a new country, so be patient and give yourself time to settle in.
Here are some of the best places to live outside the United States, according to the video:
* Barcelona, Spain
* Sardinia, Italy
* Dorset, England
* Nice, France
* Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico has very high income requirements now for foreigners applying for a visa. It’s also based on the state you live in if you are from the US. Also, You can’t get a residency visa for England for a retiree. It’s 90 days and up to 6 months if you can get an extension.
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@@edl6398i have been thinking it would be difficult for me, nearly 80,(but you've never know it), to get an extended visa anywhere because of potential healthcare costs (to their system) if I got sick.
Thanks for sharing. A video like yours would soothe me a lot if I’d be concerned for the changes for the worse I’d expect if I were an American living in America right now. I am German, I love my country all the while we have serious crisises politically and fascism looming as well.
The five options which were mentioned in the video sound very suitable for various reasons. It’s good advice what’s crucial to consider.
Wow, thank you, really appreciate the feedback. Yes, our world is very combustible right now.
We moved to Costa Rica 8 years ago and love it. We did buy a place but that was after we spent 6 weeks, 3 months and then 5 months before moving. We are never going back!
Just one additional note re: the rainy season. I was deathly afraid of it as we always had explored CR in the dry season but two things: 1. Except for rare days, the sun shines part of every day, clouding over around 1-3 pm and raining late afternoon and evening . 2. The amount and severity of the rain depends on where you live. We live in Atenas where it rains less. And if you really hate the worst of the rain, go travel for a few months in September and October. Most people who live here love the “green season “. 😊
We absolutely LOVE Mexico City!
Yep, best kept secret in North America
Do you feel it’s safe?
@@mindfulbynature3418 As I said in the video, I feel safer in CDMX than in most US cities.
@@mindfulbynature3418Is awesome México city❤
I loved Barcelona. Thanks for your insight.
Brilliant city.
I would like to recommend you stay in a Guest House or Bed and Breakfast, part of the time, in each country you go to. Interacting with other travelers can be very informative and entertaining.
We’ve done that many times however as we normally stay for 2-3 months it’s not practical.
Australia welcomes you. Good climate and we speak a similar language.
No thank you
THANK YOU!!!
But Christmas is in the summer
Why do want a bunch of bitter old boomers from America?
@@jamesdonahue4084 Hawaii has summer all year, folks that live there don’t mind it. I think in exchange for what’s coming - Christmas can be in any season.
I just looked up the requirements to move to Spain. It looks doable. Nothing good will come out of America for the next decade.
I agree
Really investigate Spains taxes and their "World Wide Wealth" tax structure. It's eye opening for anyone that owns commercial property in the United States.
Great information, great presentation… thanks! Ditch the background music tho 😉
The outlook for retirees vs people still working is so dramatically different, and even among working people, it greatly differs depending on your skill.
Pros and cons everywhere, so the advice to really learn, get to know the policies, and figure out of you really mesh in the country are all very good advice.
I'm moving to the Netherlands
I'm jealous!!!
I moved from the Netherlands to the USA. I'm a dual citizen but I will never go back. Shortage of homes, expensive, busy, riots in Amsterdam, petty crime and not sure if you know: a center right government.
@@BartmanMihow did you get dual citizenship? I am Dutch, lived in the US for 40 years! Will lose my Dutch citizenship if I would naturalize.
@@BartmanMi
En dan kiest u voor Trump hel?
You are weird.
Great party people the Dutch, enjoy.
Points for using the correct term "geo-arbitrage". I also live outside the US, and the vast majority of expats I meet have no idea what it means. I like that you don't dumb this down for people. Great channel.
Thanks for not mentioning the music
I was wondering, then I saw your travel map.
You absolutely, positively MUST see the Lake Chapala region south of Guadalajara. I love the city and the lake area is heaven - and just a $4 bus ride to get there. Please put that on your list. You won't regret it.
Things might change soon for Americans looking to move to Mexico, given what happens with plans for US mass deportations. The Mexican government has already indicated they may deny Americans entry or revoke visa status for current residents. Americans may be less welcome in other countries depending on US-foreign relations going forward, and this situation is something to consider as you look to move abroad.
Thanks for your feedback.
Dual citizenship is definitely a blessing… and I am on my way out…
I went to Paris and Antibes last year. I felt Parisians to be absolutely phenomenal. Friendly AND FUN! We had an absolute blast. I’m 54 and we were all females in one family from 10-53 yrs old.
I was walking to meet my sisters at a restaurant in Paris when I asked for directions. The man walked with me halfway there. He propositioned me to come to his hotel room after dinner. 😂. I told him my husband wasn’t French so he wouldn’t approve. 😂. He laughed and and Bon Soir.
I’ve been propositioned by American men all my life (except the last 10 yrs lol) and I never got away with it without some nasty remark, physical touching and a few times being accosted, and a feeling of abject terror.
That’s a truth that hit me as soon as the Frenchman said goodnight. Of course, I’m not saying all Frenchmen are the same as the news has recently pointed out, but it has been my experience and the fact that I recognized a general sense of American culture as opposed to others.
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Hello from CA. While it is great to have your budget, there are places in the world where a senior can live and enjoy life! I love the US but just 2 expensive. Healthcare is great in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand & Singapore. Yes, agree on Medicare but what happens if you can't fly home for operations? Are there any inexpensive health plans for seniors over 65?Thanks 4 your video, as you have inspired me to make one as a senior abroad.
I left Canada 30 years ago for Munich , Germany and will not go back , I never wanted my kids to have to pay for uni , it's free here , I travel Europe with that money 😊
Thank you for the feedback, people will appreciate your info
Thanks for making this. People need to learn to cherry pick the beautiful nuggets from videos. You did a nice job and you can’t please everyone, you’re not pizza (as they say) Thank you and good luck in your explorations.
Thank you for your feedback. Love the pizza analogy.
I stumbled upon this in my feed. Very intrigued. I appreciate the info. Just a little feedback for me personally your background music was distracting. But I’m glad to have been able to watch your video. Thank you!
Thank you for the feedback, I’ve done over 95 videos without making the music blunder, promise it won’t happen again .
Great info! Thank you. Mexico is appealing to us because we just need to start the process of getting out before January. Their 180 day visas make it nice.
Thank you for your feedback, viva la Mexico
@@goingwalkaboutnowwhat about the residency income requirements in Mexico, it’s so high vs elsewhere. $4350 a month for temporary residency & $7350 a month for permanent residency!
I’m dating a woman who is Mexican & lives in Mexico City but not sure if there’s any workaround on the income requirement
@shahmundell34 Those numbers sound very high, when we were looking into it, the numbers we saw were more around 1200-3000. Your work around could be just using the 6 months visa and leaving for a day at the end of, returning and starting another 6 months.
Thank you for the great video. I love your list of your top five places, and have to agree that Mexico City might well be my favorite.
Would love for you to elaborate a bit on what kind of health coverage and/or health insurance you are getting in beautiful Mexico! I understand that their private health insurance is top notch but would love to hear what you and your husband opted for. Thanks for your time and thanks for your very informative video!
Hi, just found you. very helpful. My husband and I are spending 3 months in Baja, BCS. In the La Paz area. We are here just 2 weeks. There is so much to learn. We are loving it here and getting through the culture shock. So happy be out of U.S. after election to get a broader perspective on U.S. We are considering living here. #1 Healthcare is driving our decision to relocate. #2 Quality of life. The Baja certainly checks off both of these boxes. Just subscribed looking forward to more videos. Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback. We have lived in La Paz twice, I’ve done lots of videos on Baja, check them out when you have time, thank you for subscribing.
Thank you for this info. Some great basic starting points and I will continue to follow and watch your other videos on this subject. It is a bit daunting to consider such a major life change.
Thank you for the feedback. I agree, there are many people in this same situation currently.
You will not necessarily PAY tax as a US citizen abroad. You can take advantage of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and make over $100,000 without paying income tax (this is information, not tax advice). If you structure properly, you can also avoid social security tax. Consult a CPA that specializes in international tax. What you DO have to do as a US citizen is FILE your taxes. For all intents and purposes, the US is the only country with citizenship-based taxation.
This is correct, however you also need to know if the country where you reside has a tax treaty with the US. That can impact how much tax you will pay (and to which country) for things like 401K/IRA income or inheritance.
@pumuckl0 , yes, indeed.
I believe that also depends if you make your money by salary or investments. Do the research.
@enjoystraveling , yes. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion is for earned income, not capital gains.
No, China also has this.
If you want to move back to England, you might try Sark Island. Looks like a very nice place, and only a small number of minor taxes.
Funnily enough we sailed to sark in the 80’s, I’m pretty sure I’d get island fever there however it is a beautiful island .
They really need teachers in the UK but it is hard to teach there.
@@fremontpathfinder8463 Why is it hard to teach?
Have you investigated Portugal yet? I hear very positive things but I’m worried that with so many expats moving there it may no longer be a great idea.
They were already swamped before the vote. It will be very time consuming going through the residency process now and they put you through a lot. Not a good pick at present but a great country.
I do have an EU passport (German), which might make my residency application easier. But that’s only a guess.
Thank you for doing these videos! This is the first one I've seen. I'll be checking out your other ones. You're very good at speaking and articulating your points. I'm still in shock by what's happening in America, and every day it gets worse. I just retired and want to live out what time I have left in a peaceful place where people are kind to one another.
Thank you for your feedback. I agree on living in a place where people are kind to each other, I’m too old to deal with meanness .
Thank you for the great information! I look forward to watching more of your videos
Thank you for the kind feedback
I am confused. Medicare does not cover you outside the US from what I have read. I have been on Medicare for almost 9 years & I was told I had to get international insurance. Could you explain please.
Yes I would love to know this as well.
Here goes, Medicare does not cover you outside the United States, you will need international insurance, if that is something you are worried about. We keep our Medicare and pay into the system monthly via our SS in case of more serious medical issues, in which case we will go back to the US, as we did this year for my husband’s hip surgery. I’ve had so many comments on this subject that I’m going to do another video on SS and Medicare .
Excellent video! Lots of useful information. Thanks!
Many Thanks for Sharing Your knowledge on traveling abroad, I’m retired two seasons now and I would like to travel to the Philippines and spend time exploring another culture. 💖🙏
Loved the video! Love your voice and the easy way you explain everything, I certainly will be watching your older videos as well.
This is super helpful. Thank you so much for all the practical tips. I am very focused on financial freedom and so it is good to know about the cost of accommodation, taxes, etc. We are headed to San Pancho for Thanksgiving and were considering Mexico City for a lot of the same reasons you suggest. This is so helpful and I'm glad to have found your youtube channel!
Thank you for the feedback, glad to see the music didn’t drive you too crazy
@@goingwalkaboutnow I didn't notice it at all, but I guess we all have to get used to the unkindness that has permeated so many spaces.
Great material! You mention Costa Rica… Currently my number one. Some ex-pats write that the rainy season is not too bad. Is that not true in your experience?
We just got back from 6 weeks during the rainy season. It is doable depending on location, you need a good home as the rain is very strong. Also, can be a bit grey for days on end, so a home that supplies a lot of light, at least for me, this is important. The culture is different from other Latin cultures, not as strong, history, music etc…the big plus is apparently residency is easier to obtain.
@ Thanks for your detailed comments!
Extremely helpful. thank you. Is it possible to turn the background music down a little? It interfered a little in the communication. Thank you again.
Thank you for your feedback, unfortunately once a video is published you can’t change things like music volume. I vow to not make this mistake again. Sorry for any annoyance.
Loved your information. Yes, was surprised that Mexico City was number 1. I lived in Spain and yes Barcelona was my favorite city so torn about returning to Spain, or giving Mexico a try. Just think of Mexico's infrastructure as sub par. but have yet to visit which could change my perception. I would like to make one small suggestion: the music playing in the background was a distraction to your information during the video. Your presentation was superb and no need to have music to support it. Perhaps just me. . Thanks for the steps and great information. Look forward to more videos so I liked and subscribed. Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback, won’t make the music mistake again, promise
Very helpful, thanks!
You mentioned that a 1yr lease can be a 50% savings compared to an AirBnb...would it be easier to lease a furnished apt or house even though you're not in-country the whole year? Some variant on the Schengen Shuffle, you stay 90d in your lease, go elsewhere for 90d with your lease in "sleep mode", then repeat. Or 180d in a row in each spot for countries where you can do that.
Seems like that may be about the same cost as doing 90d AirBnb reservations, and you would have the consistency of having a "home" to come back to.
Would there be any residency/tax implications in that scenario? Or other gotchas?
You are mentioning something we already did, moving about due to Schengen, it’s actually pretty difficult as Schengen now engulfs many countries people used to use . As for accommodation, I don’t know if there is a substantial difference between furnished or unfurnished, we’ll find out soon as we are looking at doing a 1 year lease in Mex City.
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for taking the time to create and share such helpful information. I just watched and enjoyed your slow accommodation video as well. Gracias for sharing the link!
Thank you so much for the feedback .
I have for 1 to 2 years now done a lot of deep research on this topic so your video got automatically popped up on TH-cam for me !! I grew up in 3 different multi-cultures in the USA !! And also spent Two years in overseas in eastern culture countries !!! I did study everything laws and Visas for the Philippines but distance and Airfares are cost prohibitive and I am now down to two countries !! Panama or Mexico and either one would be in their Highlands !!
So, what’s your favorite?
@ I am seriously considering Boquete, or David !! Panama and I do speak English and Spanish !!
I live in the Ecuadorian highlands and I love it.
Thank you so much for such a useful video, your presence and your calm voice is beautiful. My wife and I am in the process of leaving the US where we’ve been living for over 30 years, we think is time to push the eject button. Though I have the Spanish citizenship and the American, the taxes situation in Spain is overwhelming and lately the political environment is not giving us much assurance is the right place to move, reason why, videos like these are so important. Your idea of staying in a place for 3 months sounds logical. I still have a year or so to retire, so we’ll keep looking. Again thank you for sharing and the best of luck. You have a new subscriber. Take care.
Thank you for your feedback. The good news is that you have options, Spain being in Schengen area means you have loads of options. Best of luck and success moving forward.
I lived in Japan for 10 years but moved back to Minneapolis in 2007 when I saw the Birtherism and other worrisome trends back home. At first, I was active in political campaigns but ended up as an election official in 2016 and an Early Election Judge in 2018. I am 70 and semi-retired but work 33 full and overtime weeks this year. I came back to fight for the Constitution and my country. I urge people to STAND UP and fight for their country. I do live in Minnesota which folks can move to without a passport. We are a sanctuary State.
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@@goingwalkaboutnow You are welcomed. Thanks for helping people figure out what to do. One of the most lovely places with the nicest people is New Zealand. I have family there. But it is extremely difficult for Americans to find work there. My son lived there with his wife for several years. He could get into government job training and be paid to do it (he trained in natural resources. Something like our DNR), but even married to a Kiwi, he could not get a work permit. As a semi-retired person, I'd like to spend time there.
BTW, my husband is a NZ however it has become too expensive for us to move back there. Thanks for your info.
Sorry, the USA is not worth it anymore.
@@togeikai love NZ. On a seven-week group trip there in 2018, when all of us old people said we’d love to emigrate there, our guide said you’d have to be able to private pay all your health care costs, as Medicare wouldn’t cover us and NZ government health care is just for citizens who have paid taxes into the system throughout their working career. I had a $57,000 surgery in May and will be having another costing at least as much (since i need two surgeons) in December. If you think you’ll never have a health problem, and can pay all this out of your own pocket, you can try moving there.
Great information, so glad I came across your videos, looking forward to watching more.
So funny, I just read an article on Sardinia and she was saying how friendly the area is and there is always a festival going on.
Thank you for your feedback. We lived in over 4 Italian cities and found the Italians in Sardinia to be the nicest.
I’ll have to wait at least 2 years until my husband retires. We are thinking of moving to my native country, Argentina (my husband is American), mostly because my daughter lives there and I really miss her, and the other thing is that is pretty convenient dollar wise. For example renting a condo through AIRBNB in a really nice area of Buenos Aires could cost approx $500 - $700/month, which here in CO if we sell our home and rent a nice condo starts at $2,000/month. We could live really comfortable down there.
Great info, thanks for sharing
The banking info is great. I am actually moving to Norway in a year, once I retire, and am looking for practical steps to take to prepare and that was a great tip. I also appreciated the part on downsizing and getting rid of everything. Over the years I have accumulated a lot of stuff to the point where I feel overwhelmed with it, so it's going to be hard, but worth it not to be tied to it anymore. I am also looking at other places as my retirement income might not be enough to live there over time (we'll see) and I would rather not have to dip into my emergency funds if I can help it.
Thank you for sharing
Best of luck in your move to Norway-I visited there in the last month-felt right at home in the culture that was truly environmentally conscious-but prices were up there-$$$$-would have to pinch a lot…still though think I’d like it there 🥰
Southeast Asia also has a lot to offer. Very safe (safer than Mexico!), friendly people, great food and very affordable. English is widely spoken but the culture is still quite exotic.
Mexico is not safe just in few regions, is not all the country
@@irmaperezcortes7874 Mexico may not be a safe country (except for a few regions), but I would still love to visit it. I've always liked the Mexicans I've met and the country looks beautiful and interesting. Not many Mexicans here in Australia; a lot more Brazilians for some reason.
Pls don't reside here because we don't like you
@@budawang77It is so far away from the real world and I live very happy in my country, I don’t feel insecure where I live and where I go, turn off the TV, the media is against our left wing government 😊
I agree Barcelona is beautiful, but recently there has been many protests against the people and tourist using B&Bs and renting inside the city and pricing out the locals.
I believe Barcelona is the first city to cancel AirBnB in their city?
@@le_th_ probably so
Locals can’t afford to rent. Same where I live. More and more properties being built but nothing for social housing. Owners rent out for winter lets and then summer so no longterm rentals. And yet, they need staff everywhere but there to it’s impossible on low salaries. They are not against the tourists but the local governments for not helping them. However, the Spanish people are very friendly. My son married one 😂
@CasaAntigua78 thank you for the info
I too read an article related to a tourist backlash in Barcelona. I hope this disputes but I understand their concerns after seeing the influx in CA and the drastic increases in housing.
Thank you So Much for this Great very helpful video! I especially liked your comments on France!
Thank you for your feedback
Thank you so much! First time viewer looking forward to your other videos!
Thank you for your feedback. At this point I’ve done over 95 videos, just go to Going Walkabout, you can view them. The video this week was SS and Medicare.
I've been to Mexico City several times with my family as a boy. I loved it there! The food in restaurants and Holiday Inns was awesome! We have flown and driven there! I'm worried about the cartels, but if you feel safe there, I'll consider moving there! I'm also curious about France, because I speak a little French I learned in college. Spain and Portugal interest me, because they are similar to Mexico. I taught ESL on my last job, so maybe I can do that again in those countries?
Thanks for your feedback, I’m sure many people will appreciate it.
After the election, I was so upset that I Googled the cost of living in the UK! I’m very saddened by what is happening in the USA. At 71, the thought of selling everything and moving is overwhelming. If I were young, I’d be gone tomorrow. I thought we were better than this. Trump is NOT presidential material and I fear he will lead our nation to ruin. God help us all.
Thank you for sharing
Please do a show on health care when considering relocating. That's an issue for everyone, and particularly seniors on medicare.
Just discovered Going Walkabout. Will watch your other videos -once I can find them(!) -too. We are headed to the same place...Nice...I have been also considering Cannes for about almost a year now. Hopefully, I will manage to get there before Fr decides to close their beautiful gates on us(!). There is more to that little cjty than just the festival' which is a feast for the film connoisseurs. Can't wait to hear more about your thoughts on Nice+. Thank you.
Wonderful, thank you for the feedback
Very nice musical selection. Really makes the video pleasant!
Pretty sure you are kidding me, love the humor. I’ve written over 100 apologies in the past week for the music, so if you truly love it, which I doubt, bravo!
@@goingwalkaboutnow NOt at all. I like it. Those people against it are full of it.
Great info and I enjoyed your video, but do have one quibble. I found the music too loud and distracting. I would consider turning it down a little, if not eliminating it. Those of us trying to hear all you have to say had to -10 sec several times because I didn’t fully make out what you said. Otherwise, spot on, thanks for the information. 😊
Nice I agree I loved my short stay in Mexico City cheap as well compared to La Paz
Thank you for your information, great input.
Thank you for the feedback, I am hoping all the folks watching will see that many people have this kind of stuff on their minds right now.
So informative! I’m looking for the very thing’s u spoke about.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for your feedback. I have several more videos on expat and costs, when you have time.
Hi. The video was great. Thank you. I was wondering how your Medicare will cover you in Mexico if you decide to be there full time. Will you need to purchase international insurance also? Thanks.
Thank you for the feedback. I just posted a video last night explaining all this, should answer all your questions, if not please let me know.