Just came back from a vacation in Turkey and in my opinion, unless you are a Muslim, those 6am calls to pay will get on your nerves in no time. Squatting in public toilets, everone smoking, 80% inflation, ready to start a war with Greece and Syria at any second, no pork and or bacon, I can go on! You should check how much of GDP each country spends on military. Knowing what I know I'll take Mexico 10X over Turkey.

Now, in 2025 Digital Nomad culture is retreating. Every company that I know of is forcing employees back in to office.

Funny not funny how "expat" and "immigrant" terms work, most of the USA people believe they're "expats" but they don't want to call themselves "immigrants, aliens, invaders, wet backs" like some other groups like Mexicans, Venezuelans, Cubans, Salvadorans etc living in USA are called like that on a daily basis Your ancestors from the "Mayflower" were immigrants and so are you now as well, nothing wrong with that, just don't romanticize your necessities , struggles, lack of resources to live a decent life in your hometown calling yourselves "expats" That auto perception doesn't mean that the same rule will not apply the for everyone despite that are the same conditions lived through different characters/races/ethnicities/citizenships Just so you know, the whole country is not gonna change the language, the system for you (yes it's Kms, liters, meters, kilos, Celsius etc) as many complaint and discuss about that Don't try to change the celebrations for the Saints and Virgins in the rural areas you'll lose that battle, there will be fireworks all day and night for days in some places And BTW, don't come thinking that you can have a private pool where there's no water even to drink let alone a pool for a selfish lifestyle Be humble, be nice, treat others like you like to be treated every time Learn Spanish, the day when you have a big emergency will come and see if everyone will be ble (or/and willing) to understand you in English Specially when you have been 10 years or so already in the country and you think you're "expat" and 0 Español, nope you're not an "expat" you're immigrant too and if you're lazy to grasp a minimum of Spanish that will come to you in its own time The place where you going for your documents is called "Instituto Nacional de Migración" no "Instituto Nacional de expatriados" try to land in this world fun time to time don't wonder in your little bubble forever

I know this is an older video but it came up on my feed. Sam Miguel is NOT like Arizona or Southernn California. It is the other way around. Those locations were Mexico at one time. All of these areas have retained Spanish colonial and indigenous influences. Please learn a bit more history.

this video stinks. i live here. Chedraui is awful. under stocked, often run out of fruit. just about everything these people say is misleading.

i moved to puerto in 2015. since then the popularity has skyrocketed. the prices are rising for rent and food. the locals are unhappy with this influx. many visitors come here to party and get drunk. the police are cracking down. these videos are ruining the town

I was there about 15 years ago and there was a lot of trash on the ground in Centro. I was very disappointed and asked a shopkeeper about it. He said kids drop trash on their way home from school. Maybe they’ve cleaned up their act (?) which is good news.

I don’t blame you for not staying in Ottawa. The sad thing is it’s not going to get any easier to live there unless you have a pot of gold. The cost of living in Canada is sky high. It is very difficult for even local people to live and sustain a basic life style.

I think most residences in SMA have screens on the windows and they are heavy duty as compared to the USA. imho.

Great review Guys !!! Actually your first Con was the Highlight of my four months stay in Mexico Last year ...as i was In oaxaca coastline end of march and april....When i came back to Mtl , i had to admit to friends that i suffured from a ''Climate Depression '' !!!!! ;-)))... I mean ... everyday that you wake up that 33-35 C is waiting for you!!! And that SUN is a professional Canadian Hunter !!!! It s Just LIKE ...Too MUCH !!!! There s No way Out... i use to walk 12K -15K steps when i was in the Baja Peninsula...but i remember Days in Escondido and Mazunte where my count was130 steps !!!! for the day...LOL... it was scorching HOT !!!! But as you say it s worthwhile returning wich i will do this year , but instead i will start my trip in JAN in Oaxaca and then finish in Baja ...!!!! it should be less of a Challenge , i hope !!! Take care and safe trip !!! <);-(0...!!!

Just wait for the US Housing Bubble to pop. If you have been saving your money houses will be 50% less.

Not sure being an animal lover. I could handle the attitudes towards stray dogs and the cowboy culture is not necessarily very humane I think I would have a house full of starving critters most of the time and probably be stressed to not take in more

Older vid I know, but my wife and I just got back from a visit, and I was blown away by the lack of bugs. Just some honeybees. No flies or anything. So maybe it’s seasonal.

Sea level will rise 5 feet by 2057

Are you guys still in Turkiye?

Try EL SALVADOR...!!

I’m Turkish and US citizen Turkey is lovely but I prefer US I reside in Newyork I love Newyork. We have lots a good stuff as well. Great video thanks❤

I'll probably try to steer clear of touristy places-where rip-offs are par for the course-and go off the beaten track.

Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.

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Lots of good info. Odd about the health problems. The most unexpected but consistent remarks that I have run into about leaving the US/Canada for Mexico has been significant improvements in health just from eating local food, de-stressing, and who knows whatever environmental de-toxing. Sorry to hear that; if you could un-bug the health issues, I guess there would still be the economic ones. And those economic factors would seem to plague any country that opens its doors to expat incomes. Huh...

Yes, I’ve had the same experience, I could NOT even get an interview at the Seattle consulate due to work related issues. They insist on remote verification or social security letter. I don’t even plan on working there as I’m close to retirement. They seem to want you to be retired even if you have the savings/investments. I may reconsider once I retire. Not giving up on Mexico though because of the ease and closeness of traveling to and from the US. Zero interest in Asia or Europe.

how hard is to get a residency in Türkiye for retired USC?

Short hop from Istanbul but with a culturally different experience try out Bursa, the former capital of the Ottoman Empire. In the Bursa region you have the shoreline of Mudanya, hot springs of Yalava, and the mountain terrain of Uladag. Little more conservative than Istanbul and Izmir but shares the famous Turkish warm hospitality. Oh, it is the home of the renowned Iskender Kabab, which best eaten at the original little blue shop in the Heykel area of Bursa. Expect to wait, you won't be disappointed.

Great video about Türkiye.

Türkiye is absolutely fantastic.

Recently having a residence permit is a challenge for low income families. Just for your information.

Ya we are moving to Arizona from Mexico it's cheaper and safer

Nine months later (Sept 1 2024), the exchange range is almost up to 20 pesos to 1 USD. The plot thickens...

Thank you.

Where are you guys?? No videos for 9 months. Your ok right??

Pricing of cost of living

FFS Going to a muslim country and be surprised that there is a call to prayer? Then to say it’s not a problem and continue to winge about the “noise” it makes. Wake up.

Cancun makes many people sick

So where did you decide to retire to? Also, where you been?

I think the ac is something that you can take care yourself. Also, the mosquitos 😂

Turkey is absolutely a heaving mess at the moment - would not recommend AT ALL

As a Turk, after I retire, I am unable to live on my pension even in the remotest part of Africa. I cannot even buy the material to commit suicide in Turkey or in all European/Asian/American countries. consider yourself lucky.

I’m planning on retiring in Türkiye in the next 7 years. Learning Turkish. Great video ❤

Living in the Middle East , I found the call to prayer the most beautiful sound ❤❤❤

Parque Jaurez is a great park!

Retire in Turkey? Why?

Haha! Funny that you guys mentioned the prayers. Even some locals find it so loud. 😂

TipTopTurkey and Commenters say prices have skyrocketed now, especially for medical assistance, unfortunately.

Do you happen to know does Turkey tax North Americans on their pensions, retirement income, etc?

Where did you get cash, atm ?

I am now looking at Panama. I dislike humidity, but Boquette and mountain areas are less humid. Just have to get pets there.

I am interested in Baja California. Supposedly there are cheap housing options still to be had.

The aggressiveness comes from having to fight to survive in almost any arena. Foreigners born into this would be exactly the same imo 🌸[New Zealander living in Turkey]

I'm American and live in Turkey for 20 years you forgot one thing the Turkish people I have never in 20 years have a Turkish person be rude to me the People Are Awesome and this is very low crime rate in Turkey and the con is the Turkish drivers or a joke very dangerous drivers here😂