How We View the US After Living Abroad for 12 Years

How we see the US after living abroad as immigrants and travelers for the past 12 years. What's your opinion on living in the US or abroad? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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00:00 - Intro and our background
00:43 - The Cost of Living
02:01 - Transportation
03:16 - Healthcare
05:34 - Job Security
08:02 - Food
10:58 - Gun Violence
12:32 - Politics
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[@richardcoffey3125]

I first left the U.S. by way of military. I was never the same. Korea, Philippines and Europe opened my eyes to all the possibilities. Do I love my country, you bet! But as a thinking rational person with only one life to live, leaving my home country, traveling abroad and exploring other cultures is what living for me is really all about. The people, the genuineness, the openness is like moving to another planet, not just a country. I’ve come to the conclusion that we as Americans overthink life and living. Having lived with so little in my travels has opened me up to just breathing, laughing, crying and living all in their simplest deepest forms. Shed the cars, the boats, the bills the rudeness the self pity and live to the fullest your one life! No regrets, no looking back and no overthinking how to really live. P.S your family and friends will become un relatable. no matter how much you love them, because you wear different glasses. You see in a different way. You have breathed in the air of a world traveler.

[@robertp6390]

Don't breathe the air in India or Africa.

[@jennytorlage676]

You must be joking!! As a South African who has travelled to America on several occasions to visit my son I can identify with so much of what Stevo and Jen are saying. It is absolutely not the greatest country on earth. Your comment about the air in Africa is SO wrong. We have the pure, clear, unpolluted air here that you just don't get in America. And despite poverty and hardship, people are just so much happier. Have you been to Africa Robertp?@@robertp6390

[@loveyourketo1433]

That’s kind of the stuff I wanted to hear in the video. Very shallow and disappointing. So thanks for giving me hope there’s others

[@charlesharvey2164]

So very true, everything you said. I am also ex military and traveled to 40+ countries. 4 years left in my career and I'm leaving the US.

[@daviddarden1915]

Totally agree, having lived overseas by military 🪖 and DOD Civilian Police contractor.

[@MDInStitches]

Thank you for the delightful chat! I’m retired and 73. I have often thought about living abroad, but here I am. I would miss my family if I left. I’m happy just being a visitor when I travel. Hope you have a happy and long life. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@markleyg]

Most what you said was pretty good. However, claiming that Americans are friendly because we are afraid of being shot is outrageously ridiculous and extremely misleading to non Americans.

[@ParisianThinker]

The reason Americans are friendly? They are marketing themselves 24/7.

[@markleyg]

@@ParisianThinker Another ignorant statement.

[@richardkaltenbach3961]

I Personally Don't Find Americans Friendly At ALL! Not One Stinking Iota!

[@markreid7]

Yea, that was a ridiculous statement. I’ve never been nice to somebody for that reason.

[@allthatlightning]

I immediately cringed up with that comment. Maybe that's why THEY are friendly to others but I've never smiled at someone or said hello b/c I was afraid they had a gun. We are raised introducing ourselves and working with others we don't know very well from childhood through employment years. It's engraved in our culture. And me being raised in the south, having manners and being polite was mandatory.

[@WilliamFluery]

I contracted an amoeba in a mountain village in northern Thailand. Fortunately, my symptoms began after to returning to Chiang Mai. After two days of fever and constantly sitting on the porcelain throne, I caught a tuk tuk to a Thai hospital. I spent 3 days and two nights in a private room with a mountain view. Room and board, doctor, nurses, lab tests and IV medication cost a total of $657

[@radawson1018]

Glad you survived that amoeba, sir! No telling how much you’d have paid here in USA…roughly $60,000 without insurance I’d imagine! It is scary when an illness sidelines you when you’re abroad. I had to have several stitches put in a cut thumb on vacay last year and fortunately got excellent, no charge care at a medical center in London. Thank you, England, for caring for your visitors, too!

[@WilliamFluery]

@@radawson1018 Fortunately, I have great insurance in the US that my employer still pays 100% of premium even after retirement. I will have to pay for Medicare in three years when I turn 65.

[@DowntownsUptown]

What do you do?

[@WilliamFluery]

@@DowntownsUptown I watch KZbin videos all day….🤣…I had a 30 year career at nationwide Quick Service Restaurant chain in the USA. I led the Training Department that supported 3,000+ Restaurants and 300,000+ Restaurants employees. I am now retired.

[@josephshields2922]

Does your employer have to pay your medicare?@@WilliamFluery

[@tmpnash]

I completely agree with you. I’ve been out of the US for nearly 10 years and truly don’t want to go back. I even hate visits but have to because my spouse wants an annual visit. If I could not go I’d prefer it. The overpriced flavorless food, the threat of gun violence and a medical issue make it so unappealing. My annual visits create so much internal stress, I can’t even tell you. The changes are worse every time we go. Why are we tipping even cashiers? The already tapped out public is paying for these people’s salaries instead of these mega rich corporations! I get so full of rage that I don’t even want to go. It’s horrible. I love my country but the only thing it excels at now is making money, but only for a certain class and color person. My heart is broken. The knee jerk patriotism that comes up immediately when things like this are said makes it impossible for those living there to see how much propaganda they’ve been fed.

[@Twocantravel]

We agree with your points!! It can be difficult to be back in the US, even just for a visit. Thanks for your comment and for sharing your experience. It's good to know we're not alone.

[@tmpnash]

No you’re not. Obviously I hope things improve but it going to be bumpy for a while I fear.

[@Twocantravel]

We hope things improve too.

[@thomasvanantwerp728]

I can tell you're American; you had to add the words "I love my country" in your comment!!!

[@tmpnash]

@@thomasvanantwerp728 guilty as charged… it does feel compulsory to say.

[@LuvHrtZ]

I'm an Australian living in Adelaide, South Australia. On Christmas Day I spent all day, and night, in the Flinders Medical Centre. I thought I was about to have a heart attack so I caught a cab to Emergency. I had x-rays, CT Scans, blood tests, countless hookups to monitors, blood pressure tests every hour, they gave me my own room for the night and tried to feed me breakfast as I was leaving - ALL FREE. The doc eventually told me everything was fine, but said that I shouldn't hesitate to come back at any time if I needed to. Thank the stars I was born in the right country.

[@doloresparlato]

@LuvHrtZ And...you're country also bent the knee to the government during Covid like no other, quarantine camps, masks forever, arresting people simply for being in contact with someone with Covid. Sure, health care is free, but you aren't.

[@averagejoe845]

All free? Don't you pay taxes? You're paying, you just don't know it. You had to wait all day and all night to get help at a medical center and received no care and when you think you're having a heart attack and you had to take a cab to the emergency room, sounds like excellent health care! Hope the cab driver know CPR and has a defibrillator handy!

[@doloresparlato]

@LuvHrtZ How you're country managed Covid tells me all I need to know about how great Australia is....recall quarantine camps? Arresting people for just having contact with some who supposedly had cover (i.e. tracing)? Masks forever? Uh huh, all free. Except for you; you live in a communist country and you don't even know, and like it. No thanks. I need my brain to navigate this life.

[@lbfarfullo]

@@averagejoe845you definitely did not get his point, of course this Aussie man pay his taxes as we do in US, but when he said his medical bill was all free is because he was taken care of even spent the night at the hospital, was all checked out and left without to pay any other single extra money, sorry buddy but we know that’s not the case in USA, we pay taxes, we have to pay high cost of insurance each month, and if we go to the hospital like he did for an emergency care we will end up paying on top of everything thousands of dollars just for that emergency visit. He is being honest, and compare to USA here health care system and cost is a mess!

[@averagejoe845]

@@lbfarfullo You don't get my point. His health care isn't free, he just prepaid for his through taxes. It's no different than here in the U.S., we prepay with insurance. If I go to a medical center in the U.S., I don't have to wait day and night to see someone, even on Christmas day. If I feel like I'm having a heart attack while at the medical center, if they don't have the staff to help me, an ambulance, with trained staff, will take me to a facility that can care for me. Yes, the health care system in the U.S. is a mess, but he lives in a nation where he has to take a cab to get from one medical center to another when he thinks he's having a heart attack, that's really screwed up.

[@basementstudio7574]

American here, born and raised. But raised by a French father and Venezuelan mother so I had an upbringing that wasn't US-centric. We travelled a bit when I was a kid: Montreal, Toronto, Mexico and Venezuela. As an adult I didn't travel much as I couldn't afford to for most of the job related issues you pointed out in this video. But now as retirement is close, wifey and I travel as much as we can both inside and outside the US: NYC, Yosemite, San Fransisco, Boulder, Montreal, Toronto, Reykjavik, Amsterdam, Paris, Lisbon, Porto and Albufeira. These last few trips have been for vacation but also to scope out the cities to see if we could live there. This summer we're going to back France to check out the Mediterranean coast as well as cities like Toulouse, Bordeaux, Bayonne, and Pau.

[@nox8730]

Born in Bordeaux (small city next to it called Langon). I presently live in Pau. Obviously, i know Bayonne a bit, it is not far. I can give you some informations if you want ^^. First, avoid Bordeaux. I don't like Toulouse, but i would advise trying out Montpellier instead. First advice for those moving to foreign countries (not just France): learn the language first, before moving. Both of you. Those who move but don't learn may be somewhat welcomed in the beginning, but as soon as it becomes clear that no efforts is done to learn the language, attitudes of the locals may change. This applies to me, too. Good luck.

[@ellend9739]

What can I say ? In my old age of 69 I am a immigrant of the Netherlands to Canada ! Worked for 38 years with Canada ´s major Airlines ! I loved it now retired I still have a medical plan because I worked for so many years ! I am a extravert and love people but have my own group of friends ! Europe is very expensive right now ! But South America is the place to be if you like to live cheap ! Perhaps Asia too but depends where ! I wish you both well but I ça live out of a suitcase any longer ! And I think Canada is a beautiful place ! It also helped to be a baby-boomer I guess ! Because things where easier done in my young years ! I see it on my children now , how frustrating it is to make a dollar just to pay , if you are lucky , a mortgage ! If you can’t afford a place to buy , you are further away from your dream to ever own a place ! Rents in Toronto , Vancouver are over the top now ! A specially Vancouver ! Vancouver is landlocked because it’s close to the ocean and mountains ! One bedroom apartment is easily $3000 a month ! How can you save for a house ? Anyway , have a wonderful life and I wish you the very best ! I am sure you did the right thing by leaving your home country! Enjoy you guys ! 👍

[@nox8730]

@@ellend9739 I concur regarding South America. I lived in Ecuador for 2 years when i was a kid (quite some time ago). And i have very good memories of the place.

[@jacquelinevanfossan7007]

Try Chateauroux in Indre (center France). Small town but only 2.5 hours south of Paris. Pretty, nice people, fairly affordable housing, and they are used to Americans since there was a US Air Force base there. There is even a Franco-American organization. I live in Chicago, but Chateauroux is my hometown. Might be worth a visit when you go back to France.

[@basementstudio7574]

@@jacquelinevanfossan7007 Thank you very much for the info. Will definitely check it out.

[@TheTrock121]

I'm glad we paid off our house a few years ago. The crazy thing now is that Health Insurance costs twice what our mortgage used to.

[@dr.dfargo2921]

Because of eligo aliens drive in up the cost

[@edwardgabriel5281]

You haven't mentioned taxes and house insurance and food etc etc.

[@TheTrock121]

@@edwardgabriel5281 If at all possible, start to grow some of your own food. At least learn to buy and process bushels of fruits and vegetables.

[@chrisgross2043]

Our two car insurances is now bigger than our mortgage 😳 The USA is a sh*thole and we're retiring to Mexico in 2 years and we won't look back!

[@TheTrock121]

@@chrisgross2043 Things aren't that bad in Central PA yet. But that could change if the next election is stolen. Best of luck w/ everything.

[@kenpatton8761]

I retired from the US Air Force after 24 years. During my time in the service I spent 12 years in oversea assignments. In all of my assignments I lived off the base and on the local economy. I was also the only American living in any of the villages so the locals got to know me pretty well. So after living in England, Germany, Turkey and Kuwait and visiting France, Spain, Luxemburg, Israel, Mexico, Canada and the Bahamas I found that I really didn’t have a lot in common with any of my old friends back in the states. They just didn’t share the interests or knowledge that I had learned and were only interested in their “world”. So, at least in my experience, the old saying is true- once you leave home you can never go back! Of course you can go back but it will never be the same as before you left. Keep up living YOUR life as YOU want and be happy. Myself, I’m taking my wife on her first overseas trip, to Munich GE, and I can’t wait for her to see what it’s really like! Who knows maybe we’ll stay! Cheers

[@dksilber9500]

We would you welcome here. Enjoy your time in Germany!

[@didier55744]

So True .. Many people don’t have the Slightest idea how is to be living in another Country . Enjoy your freedom .?

[@lynnm6413]

I hope she'll enjoy it... Just tell her she needs to bring comfy city shoes as well, because we have cobbled streets where heels are a problem..

[@opheliaelesse]

Munich is great!

[@ralfklonowski3740]

I hope you both have a great time in my country!

[@joeawk]

I like the line, " we can live with very little". This is very true.

[@richardscathouse]

Most American women can't 😂

[@WilliamFluery]

@@richardscathouse I’m glad you said “Most.” My mother was very frugal. Grew up in the projects.

[@dudoklasovity2093]

yes frugal life is rewarding life

[@theresamcclure7333]

Watching from Australia it was very refreshing listening to your commonsense approach to life and the quality of your life ❤

[@user-jq2jp7cn3f]

You only get excited when an American talks negative about their country. These two clowns said some really dumb things. Americans are not friendly because we are worried someone has a gun. We don't walk down the street fearing our neighbor or coworker will shoot us if we don't smile or say hello.

[@totonow6955]

I lived in Kenya for 5 years. I can vouch for every single thing said here. I can especially relate to the part about making friends back in the US. When I came back no one EVER asked me about any experience I might have had and the glazed eye look is absolutely real.

[@diydiva3190]

Maybe no one cared.

[@zeviono4562]

@@diydiva3190 There's america right there... the attitude.

[@jlcgu11]

The phrase "good for you" probably fits here. If other people are not interested in your interests, why should they ask. I understand this. Besides, everybody these days have been to other places or done other things so may not be too excited to hear.

[@Hanna_z1]

That's sad, what a missed opportunity for your friends and family to learn about something completely new a different.

[@totonow6955]

@@jlcgu11 My "interests" hum....oh, you mean my marriage, the birth of my son, his whole birth place, my divorce, any and everything a family or friends would know about someone that they care for if they actually cared. P.s. I know these things and ask about these things for them. Now you on the other hand, yes I agree, I'd suppose your interesting things that you've done can be kept in a dark closet. Guess I'll see you there.

[@crustydownunder]

I'm an Aussie and my wife was American. She moved here 17yrs ago, and she refuses to go back to America, not even for a visit. She gets free hospital and medical treatment here. She feels safe in Australia, but never felt safe in America. We don't tip here. And she earns so much more here than she did in America, even while she worked as a TV presenter and reporter in Georgia. She's so happy to stay here and never go back, that she surrendered her American citizenship, and became a naturalized Aussie citizen.

[@timothymcclain2150]

I'm an American and would seriously love to retire to Australia. I thought about it as an investor but those visa permits dried up. I am in excellent health (marathon runner), affluent, and would not be a burden to the state. But obtaining a long-term visa or citizenship is unfortunately not available in your country. Perhaps I need to find a Aussie to marry? lol

[@no_clot_shot1128]

And I guess she doesn't live in a plywood shed that she'd call a "FINE HOME" in the US either 😂

[@mitkodimitrov8396]

hahaha she open her eyes,but at some time,the peoples of USA,will must make change in their country,as allweis happen in Old granny Europe,they will not invent hot water,there is not any balance there and this alweis finish the same,you will see.Healt and happynes,from old beauty Bulgaria hihi

[@zztop8592]

I hope you people in Australia don’t get bit by too many snakes. lol

[@TheHealthLife]

The only issue is we THINK we are free...but we just have the ILLUSION of freedom here in Oz. The USA was founded on INDIVIDUAL civil liberties and rights. The last 4 years in Australia, especially with the commy premiers has felt like a wannabe communist country that is full of lefty nutjobs.

[@jon_nomad]

I have been living outside of the US for more than 30 years... the best decision I have ever made for my family.

[@richardscathouse]

America is no place for children 😢

[@cicada9471]

​@@richardscathousehow so? What state or city are you talking about?

[@glasslinger]

@@cicada9471 You will find out when your boy wants to be a girl!

[@headishome8452]

​@@cicada9471everywhere!!

[@Someone-dv8uj]

​@@richardscathouseIt's no place for the poor and uneducated either!!

[@petersmith2040]

Former American here who left the U.S. and moved to France many years ago, and became a French citizen. You can always purchase a travel insurance policy that also includes healthcare coverage in the U.S. provided that you don’t stay for more than 90 days in the country when visiting your family and friends back home.

[@dougdownunder5622]

Until you are unhealthy or too old

[@luannecaskey6587]

Thank you for this! I'm from USA but live in Cyprus. Most Americans don't even know where it is.... I'm now 65, have been here 9 years. Visits to 🇺🇸 have been scary without medical insurance!

[@nmefdappl]

Luann - I just recently researched Cyprus as a possible place to live. What do you like about it?

[@valeriedavidson2785]

​I am English. A lot of Brits holiday in Cyprus. Been there 6 times over the years because I have friends there. Personally I cannot stick the heat in summer. It is terrific. Perhaps you don't mind. For pleasant heat I prefer Southern Spain or the Spanish islands. Much greener. Not humid like Cyprus and only 2 hours back to England.

[@ymhktravel]

Generally speaking, Americans who travel outside of the US often are more open minded and receptive to different pov, cultures and peoples. They also realise their media are not as trustworthy compared to those who have stayed in the US their entire life. Having different experiences in other countries whether as tourists or residents is cathartic when they realise that places they thought as backwards before they travel isn't at all! That's what some of my American colleagues said.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Hmm, I've noticed travelers I meet think these things, but talking with them they seem as delusional as any in US American I've met. Just delusional in a different way. They have a very high opinion of themselves. Higher opinion - more delusional. And locals say the same especially about Americans. They're friendly and put up with Americans because that's their culture and they like the $$$ Americans have in abundance.

[@mystrength5640]

Love what you wrote. South African here.. I’ve traveled to The USA.. a few times! on speaking to people.. Many thought the Country of South Africa, is a Continent!🤫 It’s a Country… They asked why wasn’t I darker Skinned.. and asked me about Lions in The city Streets😳 and many weird questions! Great to be Open minded and Knowledgeable, about other Countries and Continents in the World!

[@zlauriault]

Agreed, as well as third culture kids like myself... includes people who grew up as diplomats' kids, military kids, or kids in religious missionary families.

[@wilsonfamily1762]

absolutely!

[@paulcarfantan6688]

You`re correct about most of the US media, but I happen to listen to EuroNews in French and the BBC in English, from time to time and they`re just as bad. So you know...

[@redlars]

In Denmark, we have paid maternity leave, free healthcare, and a free educational system paid over taxes. The taxes are high, but they do so much for us.

[@edwardkangas6420]

Same in Finland.

[@mariajuhl9924]

And Sweden.

[@MonarchOfIrvine]

doesn't matter if your disposable income is also lower for professional fields. also, denmark is less diverse and more xenophobic as well lol

[@Serolfarim1]

No one will run for office here in America and announce to the public that they will pay $8 a gallon for gasoline because of higher sales tax and the income tax rate will also go up.

[@edwardkangas6420]

The cost of HOUSING is not as ridiculously overpriced as it is in the US, so you can live better on less income. Also, you have a good national health insurance system. The Medical Industrial Complex doesn't rip you off of everything you have at the end of your life as they do in the US! "Less diverse?" So what! Less violent, too! Xenophobic? You mean they don't want their country overrun by migrants? Well, good for them!! @@MonarchOfIrvine

[@cyndra680]

Great video! Thanks so much. Great to see your perspective looking back from abroad.

[@hilltopmoringafarms6764]

Kudos to you guys. In July I'll begin my 38th year in the Philippines where I've visited more than half of the 82 provinces. My home is on a hilltop facing the central mountains of the island that has been home since 2014. This story continues.

[@DowntownsUptown]

Sounds like an advertisement. That’s expensive anywhere. This whole thing is an advertisement.

[@nikkinfl]

I am 55 years old and my father was in the military while I was growing up, so I was with him most summers and I have been to most places in the U.S. and Europe. 2 years ago I sold my house in Florida to travel and I had every intention of coming back, however, after seeing the world as an adult, I can't go back to live in the U.S. on a permanent basis. You are right on all points! I have friends who think that because you say something negative about the U.S., then you must hate it so you need to leave! I can love my country and have good memories of growing up in the U.S., but still not want to live there because of the direction that I see it going. I have been in Mexico for the past 2 years and I'm on my way to Thailand to explore Asia with a base in Bangkok. The media makes American's fear other places and quite frankly, I have had people ask me, why on earth I would want to live in another country. It's amazing how ignorant most Americans are of other cultures and the world in general. I can live in Mexico and Thailand for less than $1500 per month for EVERYTHING and the people are just nicer imo. Great video!

[@DubboU]

It's always interesting to me, that it seems to some people, criticizing their own country somehow translates to not being patriotic or hating the country. The truth is the complete opposite. It is because we love our country and wants it to do better so it becomes an even better place for all. That is the ultimate form of democracy those same people always spew in their mouths.

[@bryantint1339]

I hate Babylon. I only liked the Detroit Iron.

[@bryantint1339]

Babylon USA 🇺🇸 has no gratitude.

[@roughrosa]

A suggestion, may wanna look into Malaysia as a base. It’s dead centre the heart of South East Asia, planes tickets are cheap to go to other countries from KL, English is widely spoken, low cost of living and great medical tourism & top notch healthcare, etc.

[@annebokma4637]

You can love someone yet can't live with them, everybody understands that. Why is it so hard to imagine it can be the same for the country that you were born in.

[@Ademirb123]

I lived in US and moved to Europe. I do not regret it. Having a health care system that works is a plus. The food is much better in Europe and no GMO.

[@kar460]

How is the fruit and veggies? Does fruits last a few days longer?

[@Ademirb123]

@@kar460 There are farmers' markets near you 7 days a week. I buy fruits every other day

[@kar460]

@Ademirb123 in my city, it's always on Thursdays. I work during the day. And sometimes I don't go to lunch until 2. There done about 1

[@theraven5154]

I love you guys already! Thank you for sharing your views. I totally agree!

[@Sonorus52]

Your perspectives are familiar (I left the US with family 14 years ago, healthcare being the primary driver). One thing you did not mention that we observed almost immediately upon establishing residence in Europe is how much less waste we were generating, largely due to the more conservative packaging of products in Europe; we estimate that we reduced our waste by between 60 and 75 percent, and that has remained the case. We have become more conscious of waste with regard to water and energy usage and have lived happily car-free ever since moving abroad. Ultimately we feel more comfortable (and safe) living in an environment where national policies are more in line with our personal values.

[@loveyourketo1433]

Lots of points they were missing. Shallow stuff

[@zhenli2345]

Chinese here. Moved to the US 27 years ago. This country gave me opportunities I could only dream of. People are friendly and welcoming. Life is convenient and comfortable. The national park system is the best thing since sliced bread. Don't get me wrong: I had a comfortable life in China teaching English. Still, the rampant corruption, pickpocketing, and CRAZY crowds were enough to drive me out of the country and never look back. Do I want to live in Asia again? No, thank you. Europe? Nah. The US is not perfect, but then is there a perfect country? I like the positive attitude, ample opportunities, open-mindedness, dazzling nature, amazing wildlife, and a welcoming populace. I will visit other countries but always be happy to return to my adopted home.

[@BobbyDon8]

Also you can breathe the air in America. In most Asian countries it's highly polluted

[@zhenli2345]

And too densely populated. I like having personal space.

[@dalepxp8963]

And…. If enough of the Citizens move out of the USA they can all disappear in the same month.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

You got me at crazy crowds.

[@keeleycarrigan]

The good things about the US are totally irrelevant to the arguments given in the video.

[@alancranford2024]

WOW!!! YOU guys hit it right on the head! At 79, I am giving up on my "retirement" and heading back to SE Asia for some work and real food... I have told my children to come and visit me, because I am NOT coming back! There response was to 100% stopped talking to me.... Here's to a NEW life!

[@TheDeldaisy]

Good for you. Live your best life no matter the age. It is a beautiful.part of the world. I'm shocked at your children. They should be happy for you.

[@xuelianchi]

I have lived in southeast Asia my entire life and have never been to the US, the video surprised me and I think you made the best decision, here in Indonesia, real and fresh food is everywhere and super cheap

[@cindybogart6062]

Good luck Alan! Best of luck in your adventures!

[@Trista4Prez]

They sound like a drag anyway 😂

[@alancranford2024]

@@cindybogart6062 THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Tell me, please, would you watch a blog by a traveling grandfather's foreign adventures??? THANKS!

[@leslieb5836]

Phenomenal video. I'm definitely going to share it.

[@thewaytruthlife8216]

A thoughtful and informative piece.. Thank you

[@darremcmillan3230]

interesting perspective...i have lived out of the country in Southeast Asia before and now live back in the U.S. While some of your points are factual i think it depends on a great number of factors and what an individual may want. My experience in SE Asia was generally very good in many ways and matches the positive experiences you have mentioned. I do think its interesting that while so many find faults in the U.S. it still has a net income of migrants than outflow. My spouse is originally from SE Asia and prefers living in the U.S. as she points out the U.S. generally has better infrastructure, decent drinking water, availability, good sewage treatment, electric grid, job opportunities, availability to good health care, dental etc. I would add that the U.S. also provides opportunities to all races of people much easier than most other countries. Car culture...ok sure its car centric outside of major cities though some of that is starting to change. i.e. Florida and California high speed trains. The U.S. is also very very large compared to most nations so to have mass transportation everywhere would be nice but not practical. Gun Violence...yeah i dont understand why the U.S. cannot solve this...other countries who have alot of guns have figured it out... I have not been near any mass shooting or know of anyone who has. Though i have been held up with a gun many years ago. Tipping: yes, for some reason its now out of control but on the otherhand bribing to get things done in SE Asia is the norm (so a different form of tipping there). Worker protections: Depends on the state, some states have much better protections then others. At the same time, as labor costs increase jobs will move to other states or overseas then you have no job. Living in SE Asia there are little workers rights...good luck on that one. I have a laundry list of items that can counter many of the points you here eventhough they are generally accurate. So i think it really depends on what you want and looking for. I do think there should almost be a requirement for younger folks to travel the world and especially to less developed countries. It will likely change them for the positive. Living overseas in another country. Living by their rules and system will change how your see the world and the U.S. for both its faults and positives.

[@jrivera6343]

@darrenmcmillan3230 well said!

[@alapaticornell4391]

We still have nearly à million in bound every year. That's alot people from around the world that want to b here. God blessed the U.S.A.🎉

[@dianeschuloff3836]

Wonderful while they are young,but what happens when the babies come?

[@Balligat]

/cited/" .. the U.S. generally has better infrastructure, decent drinking water, availability, good sewage treatment, electric grid .. "/end/ than where else? Drinking water? → FLINT, poisoned with lead, just one example, Infrastructure? → for cars, everything else is a life threatening intention or non-existent (public transport outside the big cities) Electric grid → Texas, a few years ago lines broken because not maintained properly, or in the aftermath of tornadoes no electricity for weeks because all the power lines are on poles, not in the ground. Sorry (but not sorry!) it seems you have successfully been brainwashed ...

[@abdullahaanawaleh]

I generally agree with the counter points you've brought up but I'll have to disagree on the public transportation not being practical comment. America is a massive country for sure but most people live in cities and most of their journeys are under 10 miles. American cities used to have great public transport a century ago but its been gutted and destroyed in most cities. Only NYC and a handful of others still have decent public transport (albeit mismanaged and still below european/asian standards). Designing american cities with walkability and public transport in mind in the coming decades will be important, densify cities and improve public transport. Its possible and it'll bring many benefits.

[@barryrosenblatt1282]

OMG, everything i have been talking about for years. I was in the military, mostly in korea and because of that I was able to observe from the outside looking in. We are now on long term "slow-travel" around the world and spend much less then we were spending in Florida (where we retired), and we are staying mostly in nice places (4/5star hotels). We are renting our condo and sold the car, we are now planning to move permanently to Kuala Lumpur, a fantastic place. No guns! Fantastic public transportation! Great English. Safe! Extremely affordable. A similar condo to what we have in Florida costs about a third. So much more. Unless you live in the top 1%, the US is a third world country.

[@goodguyaus]

Glad to hear your story Mr Rosenblatt, and heartened that you and your loved one(s) are living a better life; and soon to be in the under-rated KL [am a similar fan!] 🙂... although the humidity kills me.. haha, guess your Florida stint was a trial-run.

[@kimharris8440]

So very true! Add 'satay' and all its trimmings to your K.L. experience!

[@johnphoon6436]

Most welcome to Malaysia....we are a Peaceful n light n easy society.....❤❤❤

[@earlysda]

barry, you just told us you are the hypocrite. .

[@user-wp1pl5je2u]

@@earlysda um, how exactly?

[@Zoet50]

Thank you, excellent video, and I agree with all your points.

[@proudliberal24-sv1wo]

I got a very bad case of the flu while living in in Japan. I got an IV, hospital stay, saw 2 specialists and medication for $120. I had no Japanese medical insurance. A few years ago, I had one mole removed from my skin in the USA. It involved two $40 co-pays, and about $180 for a biopsy = $260 for my portion. The doctor did a 3 minute surgery and charged the insurance about $1100. The $260 for my part was on top of the $600/month I pay for insurance.

[@peter58peter]

all american ' systems' r anything but good.

[@Hanna_z1]

Holy shit! $600/month, that's way more than I pay in taxes on my wage/month living in a high taxed country like Sweden. I'm always a bit surprised when people from the US say that they would never want to pay a higher tax to get free health care and now I'm even more surprised if what you're paying is a normal cost for health insurance.

[@Rockvsstone]

​@@Hanna_z1in my experience and according to many studies, universal healthcare is extremely slow. They lack access to the latest technologies and have trouble attracting good doctors & staff. I'd rather pay a higher price to get treated so I won't die or get worse by waiting and waiting. My employer insurance is really good and that procedure you commented on would have cost me $25. There's a reason why a lion share of medical break throughs, research, and technology comes from the US and not countries with universal healthcare.

[@grantt4691]

@@Rockvsstone I just had a partial nephrectomy in Australia. Small tumour discovered after I was taken for free by an ambulance to a hospital ER. I had numerous tests. Bloods, cat scan, ultrasound, an overnight stay in hospital. After several free consultations with the Specialist along with more CT imaging to ensure the cancer had not spread elsewhere, I had free laparoscopic surgery performed by a highly skilled surgical team. I was in a private room. Was well cared for by the whole medical team and went home 3 days after surgery. All this was performed in a timely manner with no out of pocket expenses but covered by a 2% levy on my taxable income. Americans are fools for trusting in private medical insurance companies. Insurance companies all over the world are some of the biggest rip off merchants you’ll ever encounter.

[@Rockvsstone]

@@grantt4691 your medical care is not free. You pay for it through your taxes, which on average is more than what I pay for my medical care/monthly insurance premiums. My 13 month old daughter has a partial nephrectomy. With insurance, my out of pocket expenses for her 5 night stay at a hospital was $250usd. We could have scheduled it in the same week, but opted to schedule her surgery in the following week so we had time to prepare. There is a recent study that revealed Australia has the second longest healthcare waiting time in the OECD. Australians and Canadians have traveled to my city in the US to get surgeries. Never heard of the reverse. My sister lived in Japan, a country with universal healthcare, and the hospital would refuse to treat foreigners. That does not happen in the US. I visited my friend in Northern Ireland, a universal healthcare country, and she was telling me it took her 1.5 years to finally see an ENT doctor. My friend in London waited 4 months to get surgery. I went to the emergency room in Scotland at a 4.4-star rated hospital. The place was so dated. There weren't enough rooms/beds for everyone so people were lined out on stretchers in the hallways. The service was slow and I felt like the workers had unfriendly demeanors similar to the government workers at the US license office workers. Cheap, good, and fast - pick 2 because I don't think all 3 exist.

[@scotti3863]

I think you are justified in expressing these opinions because you are walking the talk. Well done guys. You have our respect. We're just starting our international housesitting travel lifestyle in our mid-fifties this year. I hope we cross paths at some stage.

[@Twocantravel]

Thanks so much, we appreciate the feedback. Congratulations on starting your international house sitting journey. That's very exciting! Hopefully our paths will cross somewhere in the world :)

[@Am_Manasa]

So true

[@jannettecollazo7128]

Hi 👋 and congrats on your new lifestyle! I would be interested in housesitting but where do I even start looking? Mid fifties here as well!

[@Twocantravel]

@@jannettecollazo7128 We find house sits all over the world through the website Trusted Housesitters. We talk more about it in this video if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6q0aWWwebOgZqMsi=Uhfj2Za0MdOONy4E

[@jannettecollazo7128]

@@Twocantravel Thank you! Will do 🙏🤗

[@stevenbigbee1766]

So well presented. Calm, logical, and hit all the bases. Thankyou for time and work pulling thst together.

[@loveyourketo1433]

Statistical uncultured American and shallow

[@XerxesVortiger]

Thanks for the insightful perspective 👍

[@user-iv4mv6bg9r]

Nice one, I totally agree with all your observations, spot on.

[@backyardprovence]

I have lived outside of the USA for more than 13 years and have only been back 1 time since leaving. I never want to go back. I tell eveyone that there is no way I would ever live there again. The thought of even going for a visit stresses me out. The funny thing is, I meet so many foreigners that can't believe I left because it's their dream to live there!

[@DubboU]

It's called the American dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it.

[@szk4023]

LOL, I've been gone for 7 years straight. I'm going home next month for a quick visit. My French wife is excited but I'm stressing out. I prefer when it's my relatives that come over for a visit.

[@Photojouralist123]

your right the thought of going back just to visit is stressful so Pass!

[@richardlo4867]

I grew up in the U.S. as an immigrant. I love the country, and there are many, many nice parts where life's okay if you can afford it. But is the U.S. a good place for most people? I don't think so. Most Americans will disagree, but from what they say it's kind of like the battered spouse syndrome, forever thinking it's not that bad or that it's even good (when objectively it is not) and/or things will improve. I can safely say since the 80s while some things have improved a whole lot has deteriorated. But we are what we are good at, Marketing. And many outside of America buys into what we're selling, and TBF I believe if you are from a poor third world country where eating regularly may not be an option, hard (literally) work and initiative will more likely to improve your station in life in America more readily than most other countries

[@andre1987eph]

The USA, particularly the West, offers things not available anywhere else in world such as covering great distances by car.

[@RoyinThailand]

I am an American who has been living in Thailand for the last 12 years. In that time, I have only been back to the US once for a week and I was quite frustrated by the cost of just being there. I am not particularly in love with Thailand but it is safe and affordable. I am approaching 70 so I can only justify buying inpatient insurance but outpatient care has been easy to pay out of pocket. I generally avoid talking to Americans here as the politics have become so divisive. Thanks for this and I wish you all the luck in your life.

[@CarMaintenanceGuy]

Correct. Stay away from the liberals. They are destroying the cost of living by taxing the piss out of everyone. Then they tax large companies which end up not eating the taxes. They instead raise the prices which end up hurting the middle class. It's best to get a US income, leave the US and then file an F.E.I.E. after you are gone 11 months so that you don't have to pay federal taxes.

[@mikeoglen6848]

So, who do you support? Trump or Biden?

[@CarMaintenanceGuy]

@@mikeoglen6848 Who do you support? 14,000,000 illegals? The woke people? Raising taxes to millions of people? Or do you want to plug the leaks, deport the illegals and the terrorists? You're either for one or the other.

[@RoyinThailand]

Does it matter?

[@jeffmanty6721]

I once protested a gay pride parade in Minneapolis back in 2012 when I lived in Minnesota. (I fled America for Zambia two years ago) I had a person approach me only to ask the dumbest question he could ask a protester “do you support gay marriage?” What an idiot. You remind me of him!

[@jacknelson9656]

I been thinking about moving for so long and I'm finaly doing it. love the video. thank you.

[@brit-in-czech]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. And I learnt some things about the US I didn't know. Greetings from this Brit living in the Czech Republic.

[@fritzvold9968]

could you tell us some things about your former land, Britain, that we didn't know?

[@dudoklasovity2093]

Czech republic is such a great place to live in❤️

[@tmmckee]

I agree! I moved abroad to work as an English teacher in 2011. I eventually returned to the US about 1.5 yrs ago because my parents are older and I want to take care of them in their old age. But I don't plan on growing old here if I can help it. I got over the US a long time ago. It's sad to see that it's become. :(

[@jlcgu11]

I'm touched and happy that you want to look after your aged parents. May they enjoy their late years well.

[@alancranford2024]

Today, growing old in the good ole USA is down right DANGEROUS... politicians want to gut SSA, pensions, specially SSA, fall behind inflation until our older citizens eat cat food as it is cheaper than tuna! Then scammers seek to profit from us "older" citizens... and the government cut and guts needed assistance programs... I have been living OUTSIDE of the USA for over 20 years... and now I am going father away and STAY AWAY!

[@retiredinbali9565]

My wife and I have been to 54 countries and agree with this insightful video. We are also disaffected and tired of the soulless, empty, shallow American life.

[@henrimatisse4768]

well, you should ask yourself why it is like this. a country and what it is like depends on its citizens.

[@davidaponte7521]

Have you left yet, or are you still living your ungrateful life in a country you despise? Can’t wait till you leave.

[@magicsheepmom7790]

American here. You two are spot on. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@branajam]

Very nice video. You both nailed it. I've been living abroad for nearly 40 years, and I'm never moving back for the very same reasons you speak about.

[@mangimages5]

I lived in Estonia my 1st 4 years, then escaped to Germany during WW2 for 6 years, then made it to America for the next 73 years. I have traveled to many other countries in those years, but this place still has the best quality of life I have experienced so far...

[@francoislechanceux5818]

Bro, I am French. I can tell you that the overwhelming majority of these people talking and bashing America are not Americans. Take it from me. They do same in French sites but in French.

[@denise3885]

Escape to Germany during ww2?

[@cbjones2212]

That's what I'm wondering as well @@denise3885

[@mangimages5]

Rusia was pushing Germany back and coming thru Estonia.We missed our boat to Sweden, so to get away from the Russians, we followed the Germans, and stayed between the 2 countries until we ended up in Berlin. We got away from there to the Brit side of Berlin, then on to many DP camps. For this 4 year old, the whole thing was a big adventure, because we survived... @@denise3885

[@agn855]

@@denise3885 - yep, ie. Königsberg (East Prussia, nowadays Kaliningrad) was quite near to the Baltic states, and those have been occupied by Germany until 1944/45. So, if you didn’t want to become Russian for the next 45yrs you ran away.

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

As a Norwegian I can’t relate, but this may be one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on this topic made by any American besides the “why America treats its citizens so poorly” video which talk about similar things in comparison to the rest of the world using actual facts like statistics and numbers.

[@richardscathouse]

It's just the American way. 😢

[@Kevin6059]

I would love to be a Norwegian (just visited for the first time this year and loved it), but unfortunately they'd never let me in. I'm too old and have nothing to offer that would get me into a permanent resident situation.

[@vilebrequin6923]

Completely agree. A very balanced, well-argued video. Leaving obviously gave this enlightened couple a broad vision and perspective.

[@richardscathouse]

@@Kevin6059 I can relate. I'd really like to move to the Russian Federation but between age 60. and multiple disabilities 🧑‍🦽 I know I don't qualify. This saddens me

[@alapaticornell4391]

What F r u talking about. This is the greatest country on earth bar-non. Land of the Free & home of the brave. Let freedom ring around the globe🎉

[@Jachimma]

Such a great video! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Learned a lot 🙌🏼

[@TheEarthlyOdyssey]

Thank you for your frank discussion and honesty. Wishing you both all the best.

[@chipdale490]

I'm an old Dutch guy who went to flightschool in the US in the late '80s. Back then everything was much, much cheaper than in the EU. How things have changed. Until somewhere in the 2000's my family would spend quite a few holidays in the US. No longer.. 😢

[@henrimatisse4768]

i agree. last time we went to the usa was in 2000. all things were normal price, often even much cheaper than in europe. now the prices are rocket high and it is not clear why. something must have gone terribly wrong over there within the last 25 years that it could come to this. what is it ?

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

@@henrimatisse4768 endless wars and a toxic legal system and an unwillingness to build homes for 335 million people

[@dr.dfargo2921]

USA is expensive because of a 33 trillions in the hole

[@ericab8705]

Very calmly presented video, thanks. I grew up in SF in the late 70s - 90s so walking everywhere and taking the bus was the norm. I moved to cities outside of SF and was/am irritated by the need to drive everywhere. The US has changed so much and is hard to navigate for me. I don’t align with the hustle/money/power/materialism culture and never have. I have traveled a lot but have been wanting to live abroad for years but did not how to do it and be financially sound. I will check out your site. Thanks.

[@CraigNewellShow]

KZbin served up this video as I was driving today ~ best video I listened to all day. Came straight home and shared it with my wife. THEN the critiquing started. You 2 are living the dream. (they say the grass is greener).

[@jaelatina410]

Ive never lived abroad but I can 100% relate to every point you made in this video. So happy that you're able to have these different experiences ❤

[@jonathanvigil1273]

Wow! That was profound and enlightening. Thank you for sharing your perspective and doing so in detail. I am also somehow saddened by it...but I am going to share this with my 6 children and wife. Maybe it will plant a seed🙂

[@timrupp4219]

Great video. So true. I taught English in South America for 3 years and wasn't planning to return to the US but had a short term change of plans. After Ecuador I spent a lot of time in the Philippines. I just bought a home in Cebu and will be moving there soon. This time I won't look back.

[@faizalmacho8960]

THANKS FOR SINCERELY SHARING ❤️❤️❤️

[@timeout8057]

You guys are great! Thanks for the insight and I agree with you on most points about the USA.

[@GuillermoLG552]

I too have a degree in Political Science and I have lived outside of the US for 40 years, however I have never regretted my choice of a degree. First of all, it came in very handy in Law School, second, I appreciate knowing how politics works, both at home and where I live now. My degree has given me an insight into how little the public knows about how their own government works. Will I ever move back to the US? NO!

[@whatthepick]

Agree while political science is not the best degree it's quite flexible, where is shines however it is insanely practical for real life understanding of a lot of the modern world, throw in a bit of economy with it like a traditional political economy and your understanding of the world system is years ahead literally.

[@juliepowell2414]

Great video! Thank you for articulating each point so well. I agree!

[@danielcassidy4481]

This is my first time watching you guys. I hope your post reaches your people, your both funny, informative and aware.❤

[@georgekiapos1]

Thanks for your points of view. Having lived abroad as well as [mostly] stateside, I share in much of what you're saying.

[@MikeS29]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed! We are moving to Spain later this year (2024) and never looking back. I'm fortunate to have dual citizenship (U.S. and Italy), allowing us the right to live anywhere within the E.U. and travel from there. Thanks for showing that it's possible to be a "free range american."

[@AlexDeChristian6323]

Good luck to you and your whole family, it's always been my dream to live in Spain Barcelona to be exact.

[@Szopki2]

What about coming war? Safer in Europe?😂😂😂

[@MikeS29]

@@Szopki2- wow that’s hilarious 🙄 - and spoken like someone who is afraid to leave home.

[@loripalmieri1205]

How did you go about getting your dual citizenship? My 2 daughters should be eligible but are finding it's terribly expensive. Any suggestions?

[@windrago]

we are about to do the same and with the same circumstances!

[@Kimkim22647]

Your perspective is very enlightening. I'm an African-American who's traveled extensively throughout the USA: from the Midwest, the deep South, east coast, west coast, western states, SW, New England and to 9 countries. Travel has broaden my world view. I have a good friend who felt the way you guys do. She recently relocated to Central America. What stops me from moving away is leaving my family & loved ones behind. I can't imagine living without my family in the same country even though I realize other countries are safer & the locals are kind. Lastly, someone mentioned the terrible flavorless food we have in the US. That's so true & another reason why I look forward to my travels abroad. I long to taste natural food that isn't overly preserved & processed.

[@heidixxx2454]

I don't understand. One can cook one's own food however one likes.

[@Kimkim22647]

@@heidixxx2454 True but when it's bland to start with - such as fruits and vegetables sold in USA grocery stores because they're picked too early or have been gassed to look ripe but really aren't such as bananas, then they're still bland, no natural flavor. I don't want to have to load natural foods with salt & sugar just to add "flavor" like what's done to processed food & fast food.

[@heidixxx2454]

@@Kimkim22647 True. I buy organic and/or local farmer's market or a farmer's stand. There are USA grocery stores that sell organic that's been harvested the day before in my area, but I certainly can't speak for conditions for all of USA.

[@fmfdocbotl4358]

​@@heidixxx2454try watching the beginning of the video when they talk about food deserts, some areas of the country people buy their food at convenient stores. By your comment i can tell you're a privileged white woman

[@ontheruntonowhere]

@@heidixxx2454 Most people in the US can't afford organic food...if it's even organic and not a marketing scheme.

[@SG-if8iw]

I agree with just about everything you say in this video, and appreciate your clear and thoughtful presentation.

[@RyanChadderton]

Stevo has the most majestic voice I've ever heard, great perspectives from you both!

[@bertanelson8062]

Yes, I'm living outside USA & loving it. Meeting nomads who travel through SE Asia, hearing all the wonderful experiences. I made myself a map of the world so I can remind myself where places are. I feel like I'm learning more about life now than I did in USA.

[@kayflip2233]

SE Asia is the best!

[@Viconius]

Probably because you changed your life and not just your location.

[@leevernon9016]

Love your video. Really insightful, keep living the dream. Lee 🇬🇧

[@jeffsmith9478]

Very good & informative video ! Looking to ex-pat out of the US myself for the exact reasons that you guys covered ! Thank You !

[@lucyanderson9064]

I have not been able to travel a lot, because I'm quite poor, but I did live abroad for a long time, and yes, it changes your perspective a lot. I likely would never have come back to the USA, if certain things had not taken place. But it is what it is. Now I'm stuck here again, lol. I want to go to Asia. I've just sort of had enough of the western world, and honestly, I've really never fit in, even from childhood. I find it hard to relate to the average person in the states, and a lot of the same kinds of reasons you list here. The cost of living in the USA is a complete joke, and yet we're still lied to, and told it's cheaper here. Not even close. Nor do we have the best quality of things. Far from. Even living in the UK, the food is far better, fresher, and the govt allows less additives, etc in it. All the food in the USA just makes me feel so ill, even if it's healthier. It's also tasteless. I'd leave tomorrow if I could, but I'm too broke. I feel trapped in a vicious cycle, because it's so outrageously overpriced here, that I'm stuck.

[@belindah9790]

Me too!!! It sucks doesn’t it 😢

[@TheAndesteg]

That was hard to read 😔 I feel for you so much. I hope that you can get the chance to get out of the country - I really do!

[@Meandmymirror]

Me too. Only the rich can afford to travel abroad and visit multiple countries.

[@bernhardblauth5967]

Thank you very much for this option statements! I am German and have lived several years in different states in the US but at the end decided not to stay but come back to Europe even though I had legal permanent residency for pretty much exactly the reasons you are stating in this video. That has been over 20 years ago so things haven’t changed much in that time obviously.

[@redstickham6394]

I agree those drug ads should be banned. I've been told many doctors don't like them either because their patients ask for drugs that aren't appropriate for them and get upset when they don't get them.

[@collinlovas]

Spot on! You’re so well informed.

[@danyoyoh]

I left the US at 23. Still in Asia now, 15 years later. In short, America makes things much more expensive, difficult, dangerous and slow than they need to be.

[@BestdaughtereverEver]

It depends on what city you reside in. USA is not bad yet where I live. But I don’t like the current politics in USA, favoring the illegal immigrants with open borders and using taxpayers money for it and for wars not necessary and dictating we have mandatory vaccinations specially for kids and the recent covid19 plandemic😊. There’s too much govt interference in our private lives.

[@danyoyoh]

@@BestdaughtereverEver absolutely

[@earlysda]

American salaries are among the highest in the world.

[@atlanticrf]

It depends on where you live.

[@lindathalman3506]

Well, this clip has been totally refreshing. Having lived out of the US permanently since 1978 and worked, traveled and studied in Europe since 1970 you've made all the points I wish I would have posted. Very informative and pretty darn accurate! Thank you guys! So glad I'm now a French citizen. Local markets are still, (for how long?) well and alive all around France. Enjoyed this very, very much. Merci.

[@MonarchOfIrvine]

France ranks noticeably lower than the States on the Happiness Index. Also, French citizens are statistically less educated than Muricans as well, which is sad lol

[@susancarter9351]

Did you give up your US citizenship?

[@wayaca47]

Awesome video, Real Talk and on Point. Greetings from Europe. 🎉🎉

[@kevinbeck8009]

Job security comment is absolutely correct- the did the same to my girlfriend at an insurance company , she was the top performer, but the new manager did not like her and she was gone in 90;days

[@bratis99]

I live in South Korea, and the infrastructure is amazing... best decision. These guys are spot on, what they present here is exactly true... 14 years in Eastern Europe, 6 six years in Asia... I'm truly free... and the mindset after leaving the States requires training, practice, and patience with yourself... Achieve this and you're free

[@BobbyDon8]

There's a lot more people leaving South Korea for the US than are moving to South Korea.

[@usx06240]

The reason for the infrastructure is the boom of Capitalism. Also, it is all relatively new. They have done well. Even the cars they first built have become as good as most others

[@bratis99]

it's truly amazing what S. Korea has achieved over the last thirty years... what's interesting the Korean people haven't gone off the social deep end with their newly found success... still warm, friendly, and generous with their contributions to life@@usx06240

[@user-wp1pl5je2u]

@@BobbyDon8 and?? typical knee jerk "patrioitic" BS

[@user-wp1pl5je2u]

you have a source for those millions of SK citizens just yearning to be FUHREEE???

[@davidhaley8542]

I experienced little happiness living in the U.S. Then I visited Europe for the first time. During the first day of my visit, it shocked me to realize that Europeans walk around in public, often in very close proximity, without apprehension. Upon my return to the U.S., "little happiness" turned into deep dissatisfaction since I now had other places to which I could compare the U.S. It took me four years, but I finally left the U.S. for a MUCH better life in Europe. Now, when I return to visit family and friends, I long to leave and return to my adopted home after two to three days.

[@barb8452]

Where in Europe did you move too? I want to move. Not sure where?

[@Beady-ys7et]

You could basically choose anywhere in Europe, it’s all different but all better.

[@alapaticornell4391]

Stay away. U r not needed here😢

[@barb8452]

@@alapaticornell4391 thank you for your kind words. Do you think Jesus would say that to you when you die. No matter what the elites will not save you. You will die just like everyone else.

[@barb8452]

@@thisisanewchannel-wd7jl you're full of 💩

[@RWROW]

Excellent comments. Thanks.

[@ameenahnadirah8895]

Thanks Great 👍 Video Guys

[@josebaez7116]

I have family that live in Germany. When they moved back a few years, they hated it. My niece wanted to go back. They eventually moved back and plan on retiring in Germany.

[@sweetbeep]

What is so great about Germany?

[@bigcrackrock]

There's a video directly to the right of this comment for me right now titled "NEVER Come To Germany - It's a Sh*t Country ". I guess everyone has places they prefer.

[@elviejodelmar2795]

I've lived outside the US for 30 years. Besides the US's inexorable slide into being an authoritarian theocracy, two events have cemented my refusal to return. I had to return because a family member had a major medical problem. I needed to travel a kilometer and a half in downtown LA and every foot that distance was occupied by homeless. I took Amtrak to Washington state. Homeless lined the route. The second issue was my heart attack. I don't have insurance. An ambulance picked me up and I spent 7 days in the hospital. My cost was $0. I have two neighbors who recovered from cancer. They still live in their houses.

[@marlan5470]

I had a ruptured appendix and spent over 2 weeks in the hospital with a drainage bag attached to my gut. Cost me a few Euros but noting insurmountable. Also had other surgeries and it didn't break the bank. I'm not indentured for life to the insurance company. Emigrate to the US while young and energetic, make your money, GTFO. Fed up with theft from cable companies and taxation without representation.

[@Sanddollar1]

There no authoritarian theocracy in the States. You lose all credibility when you say that. What a ridiculous statement.

[@richardscathouse]

Spoilers: It always was an Authoritarian Theocracy just a Christian Authoritarian Theocracy. I hated that, too. 😂

[@alapaticornell4391]

Go n stay in Russia or China. U will know😢

[@Tryng2bgodly]

@@richardscathouse You lie-it is not a Theocracy. The U.S. does NOT have a "state religion", as do many Muslim countries, where one is "penalized" if they are not Muslims.

[@BobbyLathanJr]

Thank you for sharing this ... even with my limited travel outside of the United States and I am in 100% agreement with everything you stated in this video especially about making friends. You have me curious about living a similar lifestyle now and my wife and I can accomplish this with two young children.

[@mortyrubinowitz6579]

Loved your video! I’ve traveled extensively! You are fair and honest and accurate!

[@dreadogastusf3548]

In general, nothing you have talked about is surprising. The difference between your video and other "foreign travel" content is that you two have lived and worked in many cultures. What you say comes from experience. Thank you for a fresh view of the world.

[@istvanglock7445]

But we don't actually know where their income comes from. If they're working remotely for US companies/customers and being paid in US dollars, it's not surprising they find everywhere so cheap.

[@JamesMcCoy-dv9px]

Just enjoyed your video. I’m a 60 year old canadian that has been travelling for 38 years. You are 100% correct on everything you guys sent.

[@user-mp8mq7lj7j]

Hello from Russia. Even me Russian citizen believed in freedom and etc. Good advertising

[@MonarchOfIrvine]

Yeah and even canadians are more likely to move to US than the other way around, partly because incomes are lower in canada and housing prices are higher in canada as well. In general, north american cities have bland architecture and lack the old world charm that some other places have

[@victoriatorcolini4410]

Excellent analysis!!🏆🙏😊

[@glennpeters9360]

What cool video, very well presented perspectives. Definitely got me thinking as Australia also has at least some of these issues too.

[@crabbypatty10fefrefe]

If I had the skills to do some type of job remotely, which is what I assume the two of you are doing for a living, I would leave the U.S.A. and never look back. Unfortunately, I don't. So, I'm stuck until retirement. I hate what this country has become.

[@atlanticrf]

Yes, life to difficult when you are unskilled and you believe everything on YT

[@jamesarnette1394]

@@atlanticrf what a rectal cavity you are.

[@gingernotturno5365]

your life is what you make it ...find a skill that you can do anywhere , furniture making , farming something you can do on the side get the skill and go for it ...saying you can't is actually saying you won't .

[@david-reason]

We all hate what America has become: Internationally: Policing the world for the country that thinks differently to aid the arms race? Domestic: a huge profit center for Corporations and Drug Dealers a like. Why not legalize all drugs and when the bodies are piling up, the drugs trade might collapse and the police will have time to learn the law?

[@Nicholas.610]

Actually it's on Wikipedia and the World Health Organisation. America sucks unless you like guns and sleeping with your sister.@@atlanticrf

[@353bandit4]

Im disabled in america. Its extremely bad here for someone like me. I cant even afford food or basics. This was a great video.

[@EmmaMarie7]

@353bandit4 then how are you able to access the internet? You must have food or you would not be writing this right now.

[@MicheleGordon-lh7gb]

Thank you!! You’re so right!!

[@janelmiller5935]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing your experiences and your kind words. I have feared leaving the US, but your information makes it sound fun and safe to live abroad.

[@BpGregorynazianzuselder]

You're very fortunate to be able to travel around. When I left the US 12 years ago, I had only one destination, the Philippines because I visited here in 1976. But things are changing here not for the good. At my age now, most countries won't accept me and, like you, the US doesn't seem to be the best place to be. It has become very toxic in the US. All the things you mentioned, especially about transportation, are so true and so sad. As I single person, I also find it difficult to live alone. My monthly expenses here are about $2,100, which includes rent, electricity, purified water (for drinking), internet (2 different companies with fiber), land line telephone and cell phones, a housekeeper and a maid and 3 dogs. But the Philippines is becoming like the US with cars to the point that when I do go to Manila, I almost need oxygen. Where I live, during the summer months which start in March, air pollution increases. I am very disappointed. There is also the problem with the New People's Army, which has left civilian people alone, but there have been some ambushing of the Philippine Army. But every time I see a KZbin video (TV is not readily accessible where I live) about the US and some of the idiots who are in charge of the US government, I just can't imagine living there any more. And the cost! Just for a one bedroom apartment it's impossible. I live on SSA and VA compensation and it is quite good for me here, but never in the US. I just try to keep positive about here. I have a part time driver which costs me the big sum of $40 a month. Once I get to the nearest city, I can walk every where. I'm sorry, I seem to be rambling. Thanks for your video. I hope many in the US are it and realise that there are great places outside the US to live a good life.

[@andre1987eph]

The US has changed ALOT since 2012. You're FAR better off where you are.

[@lolitadouglas5736]

I’m glad you’re happy living there Which part of the country are you living ? I’m from Northern part

[@alapaticornell4391]

The good part😢

[@lolitadouglas5736]

@@alapaticornell4391 iits all good part

[@jblkcns]

The value you get for your money is amazing. It's a shame the government was returned to the corruption from the past. I wonder why people do that? Look at the US today, it makes no sense.

[@stewart2589]

Car dependency, Healthcare and cost of living are significantly bigger than what some make it out to be

[@radawson1018]

Exactly !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@catsofastypalea]

Very interesting. I’m so glad you are enjoying your lives traveling and living in different exciting places.

[@ReinierKleipool]

I wish you two a happy life outside. You managed to escape the bubble and see and experience the rest of the world! Well done.

[@gerryrobson4148]

I live in Canada, only a few kilometers (miles) from the US, and although we used to regularly visit and travel in the US, we no longer do for many of the reasons identified in this video. We are fortunate to be able to travel to many other countries around the globe, and we always enjoy them so much more than when we visit the US. Good video!

[@jenjones8353]

Having lived in British Columbia, Canada, and in a beautiful lakefront home, I moved back to Santa Barbara CA. I’m sorry, but couldn’t pay me enough to ever live in Canada again.

[@sophiachavez3377]

Canada used to be a wonderful country; now it has gone crazy with socialism and a nutty prime minister. Health care is not good. Canadians have been coming to the US for medical treatment for years. Doesn’t seem this couple has ever visited any other state than California where I wouldn’t send my dog.

[@rsilva5089]

It is easy to say it when you get paid in US dollars. In some of these countries 1 Dollar worth 10 times their local currency

[@Truckinvibes]

Yes, the U.S. dollar is so very strong in many other countries. But here in the U S., it's not worth the paper it's printed on.

[@jusplay7309]

Thats the thing that they left out. The winning formula is the having the purchasing power of being paid in USD but having the luxury to work remotely from another country.

[@ronaldzent6321]

Just heard on Democracy Now headlines for today mentioned that CBS was going to layoff over 800+ people, meanwhile, the Super Bowl charging several thousand for just ONE ticket. Greed & Profit over people!, that's US Capitalism which really only benefits a very few anyway. It's nice this couple is giving their experiences on living abroad, they could afford to do this, most people probably could not afford to do it. Yes Crime, poverty, Discrimination, high cost of living. Think the vast majority of Americans are sick of politicians, GOP & DEMS, not being able to do even some amount of good.

[@michaelfortunato1860]

This is confused. True for retirees or employees of American corporations, in part, but not for this couple.

[@jufialio6287]

I believe that you're brazilian because your name, well i am, and i'm trying to get some remote job exactly because this. When you gain in dollar or euro, the Brazil or others some countries can be a paradise. But if you're a native and poor you're f*cked in sereval layers, no life quality. The Americans don't know how luck they are, all them problems are more cultural then economy or government thieves like happen in Latin America in general. By the way, the mass imigration problem in USA happen because this. We foreigners have a lot things better then USA, like the couple said, but the economy is what feed us, and the Americans have it very well even today.

[@raibeart1955]

Thanks for your honesty. From Scotland to you. Rab

[@markreid7]

Great video. You put it all in one video. I just started watching traveling videos over the last few weeks on “slow travel” and it has changed how I view the US. I’m 56 and almost done with the rat race. I was actually lucky and worked for my bro the last 25 years but the rest of the video hit home.

[@user-od8kr6xs4p]

My husband and I left the US 8 months ago and have no intention of moving back. I go back to visit family and agree it's everything you said about the culture shock going back. We are blessed that my speech pathology job is online so I can work from anywhere in the world. I have never been so relaxed with work in my entire 30 yr career. The change in work life balance has been the best! We are healthier with the improved quality of food and have settled into shopping more frequently. We enjoy eating out at local restaurants and not spending a fortune. We find the people through the world much happier and friendly. Also I don't miss owning a car! So glad we made the move.

[@Tryng2bgodly]

Where do you live now?

[@user-od8kr6xs4p]

@@Tryng2bgodly we are currently in Colombia but moving back to Europe in the Spring