I met a young woman from Nicaragua here in Wisconsin, and it's completely changed my life. I'm learning spanish very fast, and I love their culture. It's been amazing. I'm definitely planing to visit!
The first 29 mins of this video has nothing to do with dating in Nicaragua. I noticed this pattern in a few of your previous videos. This tactic creates frustration and I find myself looking for other videos within 5 minutes of seeing this pattern. Have you considered breaking up your videos to allow for more accurate titles to your videos? Just a thought. Feedback is a gift.
It seems a lot of people. The longer the video, the more viewers. It's been really consistent that the shorter that they are, the fewer people watch them.
Thanks for the review. I was getting discouraged in the first 5 minutes, since he wasn't discussing dating at all. I was about to abandon the video until I saw your comment. Then I was able to skip ahead to the 29 minute point as you suggested. Thanks again!
Well, I am a Nicaraguan living im Nicaragua, have got my Costarrican tourist visa a couple of times and don't feel it is complicated as you mentioned, I have met gringos in the past and had a nice time with them, not asking for any favor from them, pay my own bills when chilling out with friends, I'm not the richest guy in the city but have a regular lifestyle, if you're trying to date Nicaraguans and don't end up being their Sugar Daddy, then just look for people with decent standard of living, though this is a poor country it doesn't mean we are all begging for alms.
Agreed, it is much easier to meet people in Nicaragua than in the US. Acquaintances willingly make introductions. In my experience, often Nicaraguan women who are interested in dating a foreigner are looking for a man who behaves differently in a relationship than what they have experienced with local men.
I've dated a fair amount in Nicaragua and been in a variety of relationships with Nicaraguan women. There's a lot that I could say on the subject, much of it good, some of it bad. The most important thing that I've learned that could be applied to people from the States asking about dating in Nicaragua is that jealousy is generally considered to be a virtue and is desirable in Nicaraguan culture. I consider jealousy to be a vice and undesirable, and so it was jarring for me to bump up against this cultural difference. If you can adapt to fits of irrational anger and distrust followed by passionate makeup, then dating in Nicaragua is probably for you. If this doesn't sound appealing to you, then maybe take a pass.
@ScottAlanMillerVlog hi Miller. I am harman. I always seen you blog on TH-cam. I only said if you have more information about the dating topic make a other blog on this topic
I just proposed to my Nicaraguan wife (Exposa de corazon)! So I would say that's a success. You are 100% right. Novio/Novia - Casual dating Esposo/Esposa can mean 1 of 2 things - 1. Esposo/a de corazon - Living together 2. Marido/Mujer - Married (These terms aren´t exact, so many different people have different names for it.) Hard to define...Clearly not like the USA.
Most of the armed invasions were in the San Juan del Sur area, maybe three of them that I've read about I haven't heard of any in the Esteli, Matagalpa, or Jinotega. The murder in the Corn Islands involved a family that other foreign residents could have warned the guy about, but he was in love, took the girl to Mexico, etc. I was burgularized by a boyfriend of a gringa, but I wasn't in town at the time and the gringa had my keys. Most burglaries are by stealth, unarmed. Most common crime is stealing phones. Automatic rifles are around as they were distributed by various sides in the 80s. They're rather aged by this time.
Soy de Nicaragua y concuerdo con usted en algunos puntos, pero en otros no. Siento que nos hace ver como si nosotras no tenemos la capacidad económica de pagar una salida, ir a un restaurante, cine, etc. Si las personas de diferentes nacionalidades quieren tener una relación está bien, pero me parece que la mayoría termina mal por ser de culturas diferentes, físico, costumbres, etc.
Well.... the chances that you will find someone to date that doesn't make a fraction of what you do is low. Find someone who has a job or career, that will help. But with the expected income disparity, you might not be "supporting them", but you'll be almost certainly contributing the lion's share.
Allan. Shout out from Canada. Been thinking a out Nicaragua since visiting Costa Rica. I'm watching your videos and vlogs on Granada. I'm going to visit soon. Keep up the good videos. BTW. You are right about security and safety in Nicaragua. It's a very safe country. I tried googling Cartels in Nicaragua or gang violence in Nicaragua....nothing. Mainly old articles. Question..it's a awkward one: Can you as an expat purchase and carry firearms for...protection or say if you live in the country, hunting? Thanks
Once you are a resident you can get a firearm. But you have to get police clearance letters and take training, etc... It's a bit of work. Honestly I think it's not worth it. I am a retired police office (20+ years) and carried 24-7 in the USA... It's much different here. Honestly there are times it would be nice to have one, but it's not like the dumpster fire of the USA where you have to worry about mass murders at the movies...
Correct, no cartels, no gangs here. No need for a gun, definitely not for protection. If you want something for protection you carry a machete. Guns are for show, not for use. Yes, they are legal if you jump through the hoops. Never known anyone to want one though, not once they were here and got past the inherent feeling of danger you get in the north. If you ever faced a street criminal or armed intruder, they'd have a machete and disarm you (pun intended) in seconds. Guns are pretty useless here for protection, even the celeste (normal cops) don't carry them. I'm not sure if or where hunting is legal. Never heard of anyone trying that. My guess is that you can't use a gun for that. But... maybe you can. No idea.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Very sane gun regulations used to apply. One guy in San Juan del Sur area had a rogue cop and his partner invaded the house of the guy and his wife to rob them. The gringo shot the rogue cop dead and wounded the other one. Legal system said it was justified. Friends here helped their night watchman get his carry license. And another retiree qualified for and had guns. A Nicaraguan finca owner laid out a handgun on a hall table before bedtime. He said he didn't carry when he was paying his workers, though. He'd been FSLN in the mountains at one time. People can hunt here, but not sure how regulated it is. Duck hunting on the Rio San Juan is a thing, but some of the foreign sporting outfitters tend to let their clients shoot too many birds.
It would be insulting to a Nicaraguan man if the expat woman paid for the meal. It would strip him of his masculinity. The man is the provider in Latin countries.- and he would never allow a woman to pay.
That's how Americans picture Latin America. Actually go there and Latin men put in a huge effort to find women who will pay for their means. The image of the man that has to pay for dinner is totally a foreign creation. It's the exact opposite in real Nicaragua. Women who date there find that not being expected to pay for everything is hard to avoid.
Remember that Nicaragua doesn't have machismo culture to any significant degree and women are the bread winners much of the time. That men stay home and women work is completely common. That couples even stay together for shared income isn't as common as you'd think. The only thing that is consistent is that foreigners of any gender are always going to be expected to pay, for obvious reasons, while locals of any gender hope to have dinner paid for. If you want to see this in the extreme, head to the beach and check out the surf. You'll never find a group of guys more eager for girls to buy them dinner. The culture of "find foreign women to take you out" is a big one, everywhere, but the beach it is more extreme.
Hi hi! I'm a single attractive lady in my sixties. I want to possibly buy a couple of acres in the cooler mountains and hand build a cob house. Would I be safe living there? Thank you!
Nicaragua is incredibly safe in general. And women have far more protections here than in North America, it's more like the Nordic Countries. Living alone in remote areas always carries some risks no matter where you are. In a general sense, it's comparable to the US or Canada for that kind of safety. Would you feel it was safe in those countries for an immigrant to live alone in a remote area? Nicaragua is probably safer than those, but it gives a good perspective. Be careful not to be like the people in SJDS who lived here for three years, never got to know the country, and then got scammed and went to jail because they had isolated themselves to the point that they were easily taken in by fake lawyers and expat neighbors looking to make a quick buck. Being an immigrant always creates some risks, that are generally easily mitigated, but living alone can exacerbate those risks, not unlike enclave living. But without other expats around, if you don't over-isolate, it might easily make things better, not worse. Just important to realize that it's a new country and there is a lot of differences that you want to adapt to rather than ignore so that if something ever goes wrong, you know what to do and where to turn.
No. In what regards? They reached Nicaragua in 1994 so they aren't something new here. They've been a part of the landscape for so long that I don't think that they are thought about. I've never heard them mentioned.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Scott! I got my money’s worth…..😂. Loved the video, and your energy. I confess I forwarded a bit but that’s ok by me. So giving of your time. Thank you. Just retired, and looking for a change. I’ve lived in Costa Rica, and Colombia. I think I’d like to try Nicaragua. Yes I would like to date, and would be happy to pay for the meals etc. Have a great afternoon.
Hi i am from germany teraveling alot in america latina, i see many of them later send me message begging for money . they have always have story why they need money , is it the same in nicaragua?
From someone you dated while in the country? Well people seeking out tourists are very likely to have that situation. If you were a permanent resident, you'd find the experience very different. As a tourist just passing through pretty much anywhere in the world, assume whoever you date is going to be looking for something.
I think there is always the fear with the income disparity that you are the Sugar Daddy. I would suggest anyone dating to date for a good amount of time to try to really get to know the person first. The exoticness will wear off. And a pre-nump isn´t a bad idea either... (When there is a HUGE income disparity honestly it's pretty much the obvious thing to do).
Dude I don't know what to say I'm Canadian maybe we're sheltered from all this stuff but home invasion haven't heard about it haven't lived it haven't seen it ever meanwhile this is a discussion topic I to these idiots are just spreading misinformation and you're trying to mitigate that which I understand but sometimes just not even bothering talking about it is better and why I say that because there's only so much information you can put into a video and you're spending that time talking about nonsense
Tups; dont buy her things / only invite her into her home unless you know her for some time and she deserves it. Expect strange looks even by people working in bars. And use your intuition.
Women don't do this as much as guys, but I know some who did. The big problem is if there's a significant age difference, she may be a scout for a boy friend who does robberies. Three older gringo guys over 15 years died in robberies where the young girl's boyfriend did the dead, and the girl took the fall since she'd serve less time. I also had a friend whose wife's family evicted him from his hotel which was also his home. Don't let the family move in. The other reason young nubile women have sex with old gringo guys is to have a US citizen lighter skinned child who'll take care of her in old age.
Well, depends on personal taste but I found 99.99% of Nicaraguan girls unattractive. Outside of that, Nicaragua is for the moment, my favorite country and I've been to every countries i was curious about. Nicaragua has everything I look for in travels. Its affordable, lots of beaches one can enjoyed naked, mangoes, pineapples, fish,etc. But attractive girls, no. Some tourist ones, yes. But no locals.
Eso está perfecto, lo importante es que sí usted viene a Nicaragua, debe sentirse bien en el país, disfrutar del surf, senderos. Generalmente a eso vienen los extranjeros a pasear no a buscar citas. De igual manera siempre será bienvenido a mi país, usted ignore a las chicas y eso es todo.
Well I talk to the algorithm. My viewers consistently want longer, rambling videos. More rambling ones get more views, more watch time, more shares. And as public speakers know, longer forms are actually faster and easier to create and often are more genuine because you aren't trimming little mistakes out. So I've adjusted to what my audience wants.
I met a young woman from Nicaragua here in Wisconsin, and it's completely changed my life. I'm learning spanish very fast, and I love their culture. It's been amazing. I'm definitely planing to visit!
That's great. Hopefully you can make it down soon!
The first 29 mins of this video has nothing to do with dating in Nicaragua. I noticed this pattern in a few of your previous videos. This tactic creates frustration and I find myself looking for other videos within 5 minutes of seeing this pattern. Have you considered breaking up your videos to allow for more accurate titles to your videos? Just a thought. Feedback is a gift.
I used to enjoy the videos now it’s just a waste of my time. Who has 1 hour to watch a video now n days?
It seems a lot of people. The longer the video, the more viewers. It's been really consistent that the shorter that they are, the fewer people watch them.
With the China Trade agreement you will see a flood of blankets and then knockoffs of indigenous art.
Thanks for the review. I was getting discouraged in the first 5 minutes, since he wasn't discussing dating at all.
I was about to abandon the video until I saw your comment.
Then I was able to skip ahead to the 29 minute point as you suggested. Thanks again!
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Well, I am a Nicaraguan living im Nicaragua, have got my Costarrican tourist visa a couple of times and don't feel it is complicated as you mentioned, I have met gringos in the past and had a nice time with them, not asking for any favor from them, pay my own bills when chilling out with friends, I'm not the richest guy in the city but have a regular lifestyle, if you're trying to date Nicaraguans and don't end up being their Sugar Daddy, then just look for people with decent standard of living, though this is a poor country it doesn't mean we are all begging for alms.
Can you tell me the cost that you had for your CR visa? That's the biggest hurtle, having to pay each entry. Or is it one time?
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog $30.00 plus a $7.30 appointment fee. 60 day stay.
Agreed, it is much easier to meet people in Nicaragua than in the US. Acquaintances willingly make introductions. In my experience, often Nicaraguan women who are interested in dating a foreigner are looking for a man who behaves differently in a relationship than what they have experienced with local men.
It's sad how some of the women are treated by local men. Obviously this is not 100% but there is clearly a cultural difference.
So you guys are special? Is not that, the main reason is something else, be smart!
Hey I love your style of blog! It's like family!
Brother, your perspectives crack me up how you come up with all the examples and explanations that you do! Greatly appreciate the show!
Thanks, Scott! I just discovered your channel today and I’ve binge watched about 10 of your videos so far. I appreciate all the info!
welcome to the community!!
I've dated a fair amount in Nicaragua and been in a variety of relationships with Nicaraguan women. There's a lot that I could say on the subject, much of it good, some of it bad. The most important thing that I've learned that could be applied to people from the States asking about dating in Nicaragua is that jealousy is generally considered to be a virtue and is desirable in Nicaraguan culture. I consider jealousy to be a vice and undesirable, and so it was jarring for me to bump up against this cultural difference. If you can adapt to fits of irrational anger and distrust followed by passionate makeup, then dating in Nicaragua is probably for you. If this doesn't sound appealing to you, then maybe take a pass.
That's an interesting take on it and you are right, I've heard that from many sources. Jealousy is something people take pride in.
Sounds like Guatemala..
I went through it myself..
Thanks. Give good information for this topic. If possible atleast do 1 episode more on dating topic
But what to cover in that episode?
@ScottAlanMillerVlog hi Miller. I am harman. I always seen you blog on TH-cam. I only said if you have more information about the dating topic make a other blog on this topic
I just proposed to my Nicaraguan wife (Exposa de corazon)! So I would say that's a success.
You are 100% right.
Novio/Novia - Casual dating
Esposo/Esposa can mean 1 of 2 things -
1. Esposo/a de corazon - Living together
2. Marido/Mujer - Married (These terms aren´t exact, so many different people have different names for it.) Hard to define...Clearly not like the USA.
Congrats!!
Good info
Most of the armed invasions were in the San Juan del Sur area, maybe three of them that I've read about I haven't heard of any in the Esteli, Matagalpa, or Jinotega. The murder in the Corn Islands involved a family that other foreign residents could have warned the guy about, but he was in love, took the girl to Mexico, etc. I was burgularized by a boyfriend of a gringa, but I wasn't in town at the time and the gringa had my keys. Most burglaries are by stealth, unarmed. Most common crime is stealing phones.
Automatic rifles are around as they were distributed by various sides in the 80s. They're rather aged by this time.
Soy de Nicaragua y concuerdo con usted en algunos puntos, pero en otros no. Siento que nos hace ver como si nosotras no tenemos la capacidad económica de pagar una salida, ir a un restaurante, cine, etc.
Si las personas de diferentes nacionalidades quieren tener una relación está bien, pero me parece que la mayoría termina mal por ser de culturas diferentes, físico, costumbres, etc.
I'm near Leon and single but not looking to financially support my significant other. Suggestions?
Well.... the chances that you will find someone to date that doesn't make a fraction of what you do is low. Find someone who has a job or career, that will help. But with the expected income disparity, you might not be "supporting them", but you'll be almost certainly contributing the lion's share.
You know a suspicious amount about those home invasions 🤔🤣.
I'm not saying anything without my lawyer present.
Allen told yall your toast 🎉🎉🎉😅
Allan. Shout out from Canada. Been thinking a out Nicaragua since visiting Costa Rica. I'm watching your videos and vlogs on Granada. I'm going to visit soon. Keep up the good videos. BTW. You are right about security and safety in Nicaragua. It's a very safe country. I tried googling Cartels in Nicaragua or gang violence in Nicaragua....nothing. Mainly old articles. Question..it's a awkward one: Can you as an expat purchase and carry firearms for...protection or say if you live in the country, hunting? Thanks
Once you are a resident you can get a firearm. But you have to get police clearance letters and take training, etc... It's a bit of work. Honestly I think it's not worth it. I am a retired police office (20+ years) and carried 24-7 in the USA... It's much different here. Honestly there are times it would be nice to have one, but it's not like the dumpster fire of the USA where you have to worry about mass murders at the movies...
Correct, no cartels, no gangs here. No need for a gun, definitely not for protection. If you want something for protection you carry a machete. Guns are for show, not for use. Yes, they are legal if you jump through the hoops. Never known anyone to want one though, not once they were here and got past the inherent feeling of danger you get in the north. If you ever faced a street criminal or armed intruder, they'd have a machete and disarm you (pun intended) in seconds. Guns are pretty useless here for protection, even the celeste (normal cops) don't carry them.
I'm not sure if or where hunting is legal. Never heard of anyone trying that. My guess is that you can't use a gun for that. But... maybe you can. No idea.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Very sane gun regulations used to apply. One guy in San Juan del Sur area had a rogue cop and his partner invaded the house of the guy and his wife to rob them. The gringo shot the rogue cop dead and wounded the other one. Legal system said it was justified. Friends here helped their night watchman get his carry license. And another retiree qualified for and had guns.
A Nicaraguan finca owner laid out a handgun on a hall table before bedtime. He said he didn't carry when he was paying his workers, though. He'd been FSLN in the mountains at one time.
People can hunt here, but not sure how regulated it is. Duck hunting on the Rio San Juan is a thing, but some of the foreign sporting outfitters tend to let their clients shoot too many birds.
It would be insulting to a Nicaraguan man if the expat woman paid for the meal. It would strip him of his masculinity. The man is the provider in Latin countries.- and he would never allow a woman to pay.
That's how Americans picture Latin America. Actually go there and Latin men put in a huge effort to find women who will pay for their means. The image of the man that has to pay for dinner is totally a foreign creation. It's the exact opposite in real Nicaragua. Women who date there find that not being expected to pay for everything is hard to avoid.
Remember that Nicaragua doesn't have machismo culture to any significant degree and women are the bread winners much of the time. That men stay home and women work is completely common. That couples even stay together for shared income isn't as common as you'd think. The only thing that is consistent is that foreigners of any gender are always going to be expected to pay, for obvious reasons, while locals of any gender hope to have dinner paid for.
If you want to see this in the extreme, head to the beach and check out the surf. You'll never find a group of guys more eager for girls to buy them dinner. The culture of "find foreign women to take you out" is a big one, everywhere, but the beach it is more extreme.
@@ScottAlanMillerVloglots to consider. I have had similar experiences in other countries, but I hadn’t thought of the gender gap
Looking to go visit 🔜 here for a bit of research 🔬
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Hi hi!
I'm a single attractive lady in my sixties. I want to possibly buy a couple of acres in the cooler mountains and hand build a cob house. Would I be safe living there?
Thank you!
Nicaragua is incredibly safe in general. And women have far more protections here than in North America, it's more like the Nordic Countries. Living alone in remote areas always carries some risks no matter where you are. In a general sense, it's comparable to the US or Canada for that kind of safety. Would you feel it was safe in those countries for an immigrant to live alone in a remote area? Nicaragua is probably safer than those, but it gives a good perspective. Be careful not to be like the people in SJDS who lived here for three years, never got to know the country, and then got scammed and went to jail because they had isolated themselves to the point that they were easily taken in by fake lawyers and expat neighbors looking to make a quick buck. Being an immigrant always creates some risks, that are generally easily mitigated, but living alone can exacerbate those risks, not unlike enclave living. But without other expats around, if you don't over-isolate, it might easily make things better, not worse. Just important to realize that it's a new country and there is a lot of differences that you want to adapt to rather than ignore so that if something ever goes wrong, you know what to do and where to turn.
Have you ever done a video on Africanized bees in Nicaragua? 🐝
No. In what regards? They reached Nicaragua in 1994 so they aren't something new here. They've been a part of the landscape for so long that I don't think that they are thought about. I've never heard them mentioned.
Interested in Nicaragua life and topic..please stick to the topic..thanks
Did you watch the video? And this is my personal vlog, there isn't one specific topic.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog Scott! I got my money’s worth…..😂. Loved the video, and your energy. I confess I forwarded a bit but that’s ok by me. So giving of your time. Thank you. Just retired, and looking for a change. I’ve lived in Costa Rica, and Colombia. I think I’d like to try Nicaragua. Yes I would like to date, and would be happy to pay for the meals etc. Have a great afternoon.
Hi i am from germany teraveling alot in america latina, i see many of them later send me message begging for money .
they have always have story why they need money , is it the same in nicaragua?
From someone you dated while in the country? Well people seeking out tourists are very likely to have that situation. If you were a permanent resident, you'd find the experience very different. As a tourist just passing through pretty much anywhere in the world, assume whoever you date is going to be looking for something.
I think there is always the fear with the income disparity that you are the Sugar Daddy. I would suggest anyone dating to date for a good amount of time to try to really get to know the person first. The exoticness will wear off. And a pre-nump isn´t a bad idea either... (When there is a HUGE income disparity honestly it's pretty much the obvious thing to do).
Dude I don't know what to say I'm Canadian maybe we're sheltered from all this stuff but home invasion haven't heard about it haven't lived it haven't seen it ever meanwhile this is a discussion topic I to these idiots are just spreading misinformation and you're trying to mitigate that which I understand but sometimes just not even bothering talking about it is better and why I say that because there's only so much information you can put into a video and you're spending that time talking about nonsense
Tups; dont buy her things / only invite her into her home unless you know her for some time and she deserves it. Expect strange looks even by people working in bars. And use your intuition.
Or just go ahead and spend some money. It's not necessarily such a bad thing. But, be aware of the situation.
Women don't do this as much as guys, but I know some who did. The big problem is if there's a significant age difference, she may be a scout for a boy friend who does robberies. Three older gringo guys over 15 years died in robberies where the young girl's boyfriend did the dead, and the girl took the fall since she'd serve less time.
I also had a friend whose wife's family evicted him from his hotel which was also his home. Don't let the family move in.
The other reason young nubile women have sex with old gringo guys is to have a US citizen lighter skinned child who'll take care of her in old age.
@@RebeccaOre
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Well, depends on personal taste but I found 99.99% of Nicaraguan girls unattractive. Outside of that, Nicaragua is for the moment, my favorite country and I've been to every countries i was curious about. Nicaragua has everything I look for in travels. Its affordable, lots of beaches one can enjoyed naked, mangoes, pineapples, fish,etc. But attractive girls, no. Some tourist ones, yes. But no locals.
Eso está perfecto, lo importante es que sí usted viene a Nicaragua, debe sentirse bien en el país, disfrutar del surf, senderos.
Generalmente a eso vienen los extranjeros a pasear no a buscar citas.
De igual manera siempre será bienvenido a mi país, usted ignore a las chicas y eso es todo.
Like in the States, it all depends where and how you meet a girl. Most likely you have been at the wrong place.
You don’t come here to mate. Just enjoy the beach, and then go home.
@@smb931 People travel for SSSS. Sea Sun Sand Sex...
True pal, he can go to the Philippines or Thailand to mate 🤣🤣@@smb931
Old man rambling
That's like the tag line of the vlog. I say it constantly.
This guy talks a lot but nothing meaningful. Just like a politician
But did I earn your vote?
My vote is meaningless too. 😂😂
You talk to listen to yourself you dont get to the point
Well I talk to the algorithm. My viewers consistently want longer, rambling videos. More rambling ones get more views, more watch time, more shares. And as public speakers know, longer forms are actually faster and easier to create and often are more genuine because you aren't trimming little mistakes out. So I've adjusted to what my audience wants.
Just listen on 1.5x speed.