Is LEAVING America the New AMERICAN DREAM?

Over the past few years more and more Americans have started choosing to leave the United States and permanently relocate to other countries. And the trend doesn't seem to be slowing. In fact, the number of Americans living full time in other countries seems to be increasing with each passing year. So has leaving America become the new American Dream? And if so, what does that mean for those of us who stay behind? #americandream #retireoverseas #passportbros
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[@mikec5619]

You make money in America, and then take that money to live the American dream in another country.

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

Facts I'm doing it right now 💯 6mo in Phillipines and Thailand and 6months in America 🇺🇸.

[@overk1llz]

​@BillyTimes-dw7vs I'm living in my car so that I can build my house in Mexico, I've spent about 50k building a two story 5 bedroom house. Last year I spent 30k renting an apartment in Encinitas CA for a year. That was so stupid of me, I could of started another house with that. Lesson learned though I'm never doing that again.

[@overk1llz]

You leave the casino when your chips are up or the house takes it back.

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

@overk1llz much respect 🙏 to man alot of people these days would of gave up keep Grinding its go happen I'm tryna pay off this $700 a month car I'm done with this type of mindset living as minimalist now.

[@HelderP1337]

Basically

[@mariojane8188]

A huge problem is that MONEY in America became a religion 🇺🇸 💰

[@andrenguyen5194]

Idolatry.

[@StevenSampsonMedia]

From the very start.

[@renewashington9119]

Not only in America. You need **Money** wherever you go on the globe 😊

[@unknownuserbutnotabuser]

Yup but murdering Jesus and Kennedy and MLK and countless others isn't just an American thing it's a human thing. Nobody's innocent.

[@firstladyntrng1170]

worshipping and hoarding it are totally different then needing it in exchange for basic sustenance and wanting in for some luxuries are totally different

[@Diego-Designs]

One of the reasons why I don't have kids and decided to never have kids is because I don't want them to end up suffering in the future.

[@contentviewer815]

Same 💯

[@Kizz217]

Same 💯

[@jen7662]

But you can’t control suffering. No matter who you are or where you live, suffering occurs.

[@Diego-Designs]

@jen7662 very true. I rather prevent them going through that.

[@jen7662]

@@Diego-Designs to each their own, I think perspective is important with how one defines suffering as it varies.

[@soliel8999]

Even if we manage to not have war on our soil, our children's children are saddled with trillions in debt. This is no kind of life for them. We are considering leaving.

[@eg4848]

Idk where is better?

[@Christian-qu9ml]

​@@eg4848Vietnam, New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, Norway, Netherlands.

[@bkstandard882]

​@@Christian-qu9ml Vietnam???

[@user-ew3hx8wd3l]

All those countries suck I’ve lived in half of them…

[@Christian-qu9ml]

@@user-ew3hx8wd3l America is by far the worst Western country to live in, imo. You don't even have socialised healthcare.

[@roseb4453]

Greed is 100% responsible for most of our problems….

[@WyldStallion-bs9oo]

8:00 Greed encourages the divisions. Media is very greedy .The openly encouraged the 2020 Floyd riots. They loved it. Media WANTS racial divisions. Probably to shield the real enemy which are the corrupt politicians.

[@andyholder6039]

Yes, so many watch videos and think that wealth is happiness.

[@vasthepirate5673]

You can buy a nice villa in the italian countryside for under $50K. You can barely buy a decent new car in US for 50k, let alone a place to live in.

[@MrSteeDoo]

oh please with the 50K car comment.

[@ObeyKiddInk]

Yea the car comment is a stretch

[@DANAFANBOY]

@@MrSteeDoo Cry about it.

[@DANAFANBOY]

@@ObeyKiddInk ❄️

[@fionasmith-bz8ox]

U can buy good cars for less than 50k. Be more accurate in your comparisons. A Subarus forester stocker version could be around 25 to 30k. Now medical is outrageous

[@Gingerspicelife]

I am wanting to leave the USA in the worst possible way! We have been brainwashed all our lives into thinking the USA is the best. The reality is that there are much better places to live and many are realizing this now. There is no perfect country; however, there are many options much better than USA

[@brownsugga2584]

Exactly... I think people don't feel good about America in terms of economics. Most can't live a good life and "get out and see America" because they're struggling. That's all over America no matter the state you go to. It's hard to afford basic necessities and people are tired

[@user-ew3hx8wd3l]

What places?

[@yukonnoka]

@@brownsugga2584 "Seeing America" is not nearly as easy and cheap as it once was. Camping is extremely expensive now in most of the desirable places because the rich have claimed them as exclusively theirs.

[@dandydaikon5029]

The US is still one of the best countries to live in even if it's not as great as it once was. That doesn't invalidate any of your issues though.

[@whyjustwhy2168]

​@@brownsugga2584💯

[@thomasvanantwerp728]

The United States is a nation without a soul.

[@acamiln8354]

They have soul, but they do not have time to show it or affarid to show it.

[@afrikanheritage99]

Brilliant 👏 👍

[@boniw698]

The soul of the USA is bought and owned by corporate America.

[@susanarsoniadou]

Come to Europe,habibi, where narcissists take you for a fool and try to cheat you out of what you have.

[@tonybrown7241]

Woodrow Wilson SOLD our soul in 1913, Comrade Joe nailed the coffin shut.

[@mariojane8188]

Big issue in America is the work-life balance !!

[@reyy568]

fr fr

[@Knightransport]

there is no balance, life in america for most working class is...work, eat, sleep, recover....repeat!

[@pandabearoceanpark]

Two bigger issues are safety and the constant fighting between the two parties. The US nightly news are depressing!

[@burkhardproksch637]

Germany is looking for a lot of good specialists in many areas, as you can read very well on the Internet. Otherwise it would go beyond the scope of this article.

[@BobB-pn2ip]

Yeah. You work until you're dead.

[@victoriasage7]

The average person cannot achieve the American dream, especially not alone, even with college degrees sometimes.

[@genestone4951]

Do not be the average person.

[@MrSteeDoo]

It takes discipline and strength.

[@Droogs_OTR]

I moved to Germany for 5 years, and returning to America has been my biggest regret in life. It's a shithole compared to Germany, which has far better work-life balance, safer, cleaner, food is healthier, healthcare is superior and freely available. No homeless camps, no ghettos. The populace is much more informed and engaged. Already planning to go back and never return.

[@matthewfusaro2590]

I hope it remains that way. It seems like America is intent on destroying Europe's economy.

[@samanthalake5011]

What made you return?

[@johnsnowwww]

It's the policies here in the US.

[@ahdiex7363sha]

Is it possible to buy land there

[@karlareadstheclassics217]

Where in Germany, may I ask? My German friend of 30+ years tells me frequently how Germany now is very different from the Germany I knew in the 80's. She talks about the big homeless problem they now have, increased crime, gas prices, rampant immigration, & how they don't dare drive through town with the doors unlocked anymore just to name a few things. Your description sounds more like how it was when I left in the 80's.

[@canissiat]

Left the USA in 2017. I love my homeland but there’s many other places to see! 😊

[@dario7071]

Where did you go and how is it?

[@nibiay3985]

@@dario7071 She's a AI bot. she won't respond

[@danielsexton3114]

I met a guy in the town that I live in who told me he chose to be homeless. He had no interest in having a house or a car, he wanted to be homeless. This is his American dream you could say. He was happy, smiling, and loved life. Got on his bike and rode away.

[@baldeagle4710]

He’s a G. I am doing well financially but I’m trapped in the matrix. I was homeless once, it was tough but I actually felt really free and I just bounced around from place to place meeting people I would have never met if I worked full time

[@misshelloareyouthere]

There are homeless & HOMEFREE people. HOMEFREE people do not want a mortgage or rent house apartment

[@TravisCruise-ns4rs]

Maybe he was a bicycle nomad? I've thought about doing it.

[@juniperjennifer]

Then he turned the corned, pooped behind a building and cried. So, debt or homelessness or just leave…… wow

[@phreakyzeke5824]

​@@misshelloareyoutherei start that life in about 10 days im done paying thousands in rent that i have to just work perpetually to pay and break even or at a loss, and be house poor. Im moving into my toyota with my cat and hitting the road

[@angeebb3080]

I have to disagree. Once I started traveling out of the country and got a taste other cultures and the friendlieness of the people my whole aspect of life has changed. I don't enjoy living here and especially as a black person at all it is so stressful. Everyone looks so angry ..who wants to deal with that all the time? I don't even love this country enough to wanna change. I am getting my affairs in order to be gone. I personally have family members who have left and is living their best life outside the US who wish they would have left sooner and don't plan on coming back. Those who decide to stay I don't judge them but this country is not for me!

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you for sharing!

[@stephaniealtman6168]

Where are you heading to?

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

Wishing you all the best and I share similar sentiments.

[@user-ch1lr2pm3t]

Likewise good luck.

[@andalusianspirit9932]

I believe you. I was one of the people who left 6 years ago to Spain and instantly was happier and healthier. I lost weight and start enjoying life. I lived in the US for 2 decades in 4 States, traveled across and everywhere was the same hustle culture. We have in Spain National Parks and beaches for free. No shootings, free healthcare and universities. Show me one State in the US that has universal healthcare or university? 16:28

[@GodofWarChuka]

If there is an American dream? You have to be asleep to believe it! > George Carlin

[@Roquea.207]

Good one , not sure who invented that cr@p

[@Ravenelvenlady]

Carlin was on point!

[@tonyjones1560]

“It’s a big club, and you ain’t in it!” Once you realize that you probably won’t EVER be able to get into That Club, then what?

[@recieve.believe3344]

​@@tonyjones1560 You create your own club.

[@NovemberReigne]

💯

[@wendishaver9520]

I have been living abroad for almost two years. I am in Mexico. Living abroad is not as easy as you think it is. The number one thing is learn the language no matter what people say.

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

I do Agree 👍 but everyone is different when I'm in Phillipines they do speak English for the most part but it's Filipino English alot of vowels and words that I speak to them in they don't understand just in the provinces. In the cities they speak better English then some Americans.

[@ale_xsuisse]

I'm a black American who left for Switzerland 4 yrs. ago. BEST THING I EVER DID!!!!

[@trentonparrish1136]

No sir. Living in your car is the new American dream! 😂

[@andrewbrann6231]

I purposely lived in my car and in a storage building for a year and 4 months to save money to leave the country to go to the Philippines in 2019 and did it again in 2022 to leave the country to go to Thailand

[@Ravenelvenlady]

...which is nightmare!

[@ernstthalmann4306]

I'm moving asap. I have aspbergers and am bullied even as an adult. People here are cruel and selfish. I'm done. I have a Master's degree and deserve better than this!

[@dhall936]

@ernstth. I too am high functioning autism and have had a similar experience my entire adult life here in the states.I live near a major metropolitan area outside of D.C. People are not interested in knowing you for who you are or how decent you are, but for what you can offer or do for them here. The only culture that this country has (at least near the major cities) is making money, consumerism and status. If people do not outwardly percieve that you can offer them any of these things, you're completely invisible. Especially in the dating space.

[@ernstthalmann4306]

@@dhall936 it's not a "culture" at all. It's soul sucking

[@margaretgreen-cs2gy]

DEAR FRIEND: YOUR GREAT just as you ARE. PEACE JOY 💕 LOVE

[@-_YouMayFind_-]

Even if you didn´t have a masters degree you are still worth as much XD

[@CTJM_Middleton]

Most Americans who I meet are kind and friendly.

[@CornellSandifer]

I left the USA in 2017 for South East Asia my monthly living cost change: my rent went from ($1500 America to $600 Asia) my transportation cost ($1000 America to $200 Asia) (Healthcare America $800 to $250 Asia) I've lived in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia and presently now in Makati Philippines. I'm not looked at as coming to steal entering a store, no tension when a police man approaches me in Asia, no police helicopters flying overhead, I haven't heard a gunshot in 7 years in 5 countries, I don't worry about being gun down by the police or by another black man, the internet is faster over here and cheaper and all that it takes to live overseas means nothing compare to the bullshit in the US, add the fact my savings has blown up my trading account, other than for family I don't see myself coming back no time soon.

[@heatherlott1342]

Wow you are selling me on it!

[@garycourtier4668]

Makati, Nice! Currently in Muntinlupa City. Good luck my friend.

[@nibiay3985]

Yes here in the US the culture tells you asians are racists against blacks! I guess not!

[@sanali565]

Thinking of leaving America it’s a joke here , it’s a land of nightmare not dreams !

[@Chrono826]

"People aren't feeling at home in America." That is so spot on. That is exactly how I feel. Thank you for making this video!

[@nibiay3985]

That's because its a nation without an identity or soul. Its all based on consumerism

[@shaneboyington713]

Voting isn't going to change anything, people are too divided to come together and do anything worthwhile. The only option left is to leave.

[@julienalexander6113]

I feel that!

[@acamiln8354]

No big differenece between rep and demo.

[@bluewave3417]

@@acamiln8354Agree.

[@burkhardproksch637]

@@acamiln8354 Only the Reps are becoming more and more of a socialist party, Trump proves it, has his friend Putin. And he has the same plans for the USA as Putin has for Russia.

[@sergiozamorano6413]

A political party won't fix people's life no matter who you vote for

[@bigchief2331]

Australia is no better! Life is a misery here these days. Everyone feels they need an escape to a better place where they can just relax, connect with other humans and nature and live their life without constant stress, anxiety and government overreach. But where? How? This is life in late stage capitalism and it's killing us all, mind body and soul!

[@nzisawambua4141]

In a Africa,

[@genestone4951]

Australia should definitely NOT be on the list of options.

[@nzisawambua4141]

@@genestone4951 where would you prefer?.

[@jen7662]

I think one of the biggest factors that could help is to get off social media and be very picky with the news you consume. Right now it’s in vogue to trash America and plenty of young people are along for the ride. It might help if we stop listening to people complaining about racism, gender, oppression…etc. us Americans have it so good, truly. While I grew up in lower class, I still had access to running clean water, supermarkets full of food, relative safety. Compare that to actual oppression like the Uyghurs in China or the gangs that control South Africa’s energy…that is a real issue. This isn’t to say America doesn’t have her problems, she definitely does. But we can work to make it better. Plus if many have the same thoughts as you the coveted countries will become overwhelmed by immigration, it won’t represent what they are now.

[@user-with-integrity]

You'll find all that here in Africa.

[@onyx.daffodil1644]

I'm gonna get a t-shirt that say" if they can divide us, they can control us"

[@Ravenelvenlady]

That t-shirt is truth.

[@pichorra9]

You should actually sell the shirts.

[@BiffJohnsonIII]

I’ll buy one

[@jaybarr8098]

My wife and I left the US a few years ago for South America and life’s been great ! Here a social security check from a husband and wife buys an upscale life! Great medical and weather and warm people ! I didn’t work a lifetime to share a chicken dinner and now we have the retirement we dreamed about. Lots digital nomads too !

[@ImperaMani]

What country in South America did you move to?

[@FluffyBunny9002]

Idk. I'm in Japan rn and I'm in love with this place. I wasn't seriously considering leaving America permanently until now.

[@coryshea856]

What are you liking about Japan or the idea of living there? Many people seem to also like it

[@FluffyBunny9002]

@coryshea856 everyone is polite and minds their own business. The train network makes getting anywhere easy and quick. There's no shortage of things to do. The scenery is beautiful. Everything is more convenient (except trying to find a trash can lol). The only scary thing is work culture seems to be very unforgiving.

[@pastsubstance2930]

@@FluffyBunny9002yeah the work part might kill it all bc if you have to work for most of your life and not enjoy those things, Japan no longer seems like a peaceful option. Great for a vacation or retirement maybe.

[@jen7662]

@@pastsubstance2930there also is a high level of stalking in Japan. The cultural expectation that elders know what’s best, even at the risk of your goals. Of course there are tsunamis…no matter what there’s no perfect place that exists. I would love to explore Japan…but the US is my home.

[@borngreat-4-life930]

Your mind is made up now. 😂😂

[@OdysseyCamper]

“Before you leave America, see America.” Awesome advice; 8 out 10 people are awesome and the media does not reflect that.

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

America 🇺🇸 is a beautiful country but In my 58yo of existence I'm finding out living over seas is cheaper. I literally rent 2 places one in the city of cebu and 1 in siquor Island 🏝 for less then $500 a month. It's a no Brainer for any wise man not to pass up only if u can do it.

[@chenanigans]

Your physical needs may be taken care of over there but emotionally you will suffer. I've traveled all over the world and I don't care what anyone says at the end of the day there's no place like America and the freedom and the cultures we have here. This is your home and you will never find another like it. It will have you crawling back eventually. ​@@BillyTimes-dw7vs

[@ryanrivers9799]

@@BillyTimes-dw7vscombined rent for both places for under $500 or just the island pad?

[@BillyTimes-dw7vs]

@ryanrivers9799 both places no lease agreement just cash money month to month. Remember theirs pros and cons to everything

[@AJthEenigmatic]

😂😂😂 8 out of ten ????? Dude stop it......smh

[@SteveAaroe]

Hell yeah. Lets break free from the government plantation and RUN

[@andresdelcampo6733]

Things have changed, it's become very hard or impossible to pay bills for so many of us employed folks. For the first time, even though I have a job I'm facing the possibility of losing my apartment, getting my power disconnected and can't pay my car insurance.

[@CaliforniaAllStars]

We were also in the same boat. It’s horrifying. I wish you the best.

[@andresdelcampo6733]

@@CaliforniaAllStars Hey thank you

[@renewashington9119]

Same 😢 But here’s to hoping things start being better for you 💜

[@GabrielHill1]

It's not the same. The price of pretty much everything must go back to the way it was before the pandemic, or things will just get worse. We cannot out price ourselves into poverty. It just doesn't make sense for many people.

[@hunterflyden236]

I reside in Japan, and it’s truly a place I adore. Witnessing four and five-year-olds strolling to school or shops independently, carefree, encapsulates the serene lifestyle here. My living expenses total just 1800, covering all bills, yet I dwell in a splendid waterfront apartment-one of the finest. Dining out fills about four evenings a week, and with two dependents, life feels enriched and balanced.

[@cal9112]

Lived in Japan too, my hubby is Japanese, now live in Spain , my home country, Japan and Europe best 9places to live, Universal health care, no guns, top notch public transportation ( dont have car anymore, dont need it), relived in LA several years, US is not a place for us

[@hunterflyden236]

@@cal9112 I miss living in Germany. I absolutely love Europe and wish I was able to explore more when I lived there. America is not what it’s cracked up to be and unfortunately not enough people travel outside of North America.

[@hunterflyden236]

@@dragonofparadise I have been back and forth between America, Europe and Asia and I know how my official residence in Japan. I really wish a majority of Americans could travel overseas and see that America is not what they think it is

[@GringoAzteco]

🇯🇵 is a beautiful country, beautiful culture…Europe tho is not headed in a good direction economically ⚠️ life will probably be rough for Europeans over the next few years, as it will be also for those in the 🇺🇸

[@artistrophe6738]

It's a hard-knock life here in the West, leave America while you can!!!

[@DavidDavisDH]

In my opinion the new "American Dream" is being debt free and having enough money to not work 2 jobs. I never wanted the house, wife, kids, and college kind of life.

[@tonyjones1560]

I’m 61, the kids are adults and the house is paid for. If there was a time to head for the exit, this is it…

[@saramatthews7159]

@@tonyjones1560 With all due respect you're a Boomer and the economy was at its best when you were in your prime (20s/30s). The young people of today cannot live that lifestyle.

[@StrongBodyandMind33]

Let’s all leave. Here you go elite; have your land without your slaves

[@cortashaelam320]

As long as I been here I've never lived the American Dream because it wasn't for me. I regret that I didn't leave America in 2020.

[@AbroadInThailand]

Yes the new American dream is to leave! I've been living in Thailand for over 4 years with no plans to return anytime soon. Currently typing this from Da Nang Vietnam 🇻🇳 The cost of living is super affordable here with a better quality of life 👍

[@geertstroy]

And working for an Ameri company....byeeee😮

[@matthewpadgett9526]

Leaving America is my current topic of discussion. I have friends who were here in America and they went back to their homelands and we are talking about me immigrating to one of their homelands. I no longer trust America, I don’t trust the Government, I don’t trust the “healthcare system” and I most certainly don’t trust the food in the grocery store. And we are taxed to death. I don’t watch television at all. Leaving America is definitely a real possibility for me within the current year.

[@johnadams8902]

I'm with you on that 💯%

[@Knightransport]

i agree, on everything you have said, television has become absolute trash and the politics the same, trash!

[@misuchimiss1161]

'taxed to death?' 🤣 try making money in france or anywhere in w europe..taxes can be up to 60 %

[@matthewpadgett9526]

@@misuchimiss1161 It seems like these World Governments want to keep their citizens impoverished. Hell, I may just go into the mountains and “make my claim” and become a nomad . One way or another, “I shall be free!”🤣

[@williethomas2628]

I am 77, when is striving to survive in this wicked nation will end......when death come.

[@contentviewer815]

I'm afraid in the future the new American dream will be to not exist anymore. I am so glad I didn't bring any children into this world to suffer. Meanwhile my delulu sis just had her 4th child.

[@82leegary]

I feel ya......existing is extremely expensive

[@starseed1014]

I want to live! Not just survive. So I'm here in Mexico to try to figure things out

[@contentviewer815]

@@starseed1014 good luck, let me know how it goes.

[@julienalexander6113]

It's expensive to be poor

[@noulafrantz8589]

Explain ​@@julienalexander6113

[@ericlevenchibuckner7621]

The US has very beautiful scenery and a lot of people our amazing, but the people who run country has destroyed the moral of people. I’m a 50 year old man with a family and I been telling my kids to leave and I’m looking into leaving. Tim you know very very well from a lot of your videos how the system operates and how the American dream is to enrich others. If people are able it’s best to leave if able, there is currently nothing positive about American

[@tyeshaglam8907]

I agree. Why would you want to stay in a sinking ship?

[@borngreat-4-life930]

Simply put,there is nothing in America.

[@jackiecordova7291]

WE ARE PLANNING TO LEAVE THE U.S AND MOVING TO SWITZERLAND MY HOME COUNTRY MY HUSBAND IS FROM TEXAS BECAUSE THE U.S IS FALLING SLOWLY IT'S VERY SAD BUT ITIS THE REALITY

[@dbarb0813]

THIS COMMENT 👆👆👆👆. It’s not the people. It’s not that the USA is not beautiful. It is the Elite destroying this country. And they don’t care at all. They don’t.

[@DevonahBlackwellT.I.]

​@@tyeshaglam8907The Titanic hit the iceberg long ago.

[@grandwonder5858]

“The American dream is an illusion! They called it the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it!” - George Carlin

[@ScroogeMcDuck.]

PREACH 🔥

[@user-zr8vp1su5e]

America don't have a Dream

[@kingmaafa120]

If you illegal it’s the place to be😮

[@anthonyroberts2678]

I did not leave America, AMERICA LEFT ME!!

[@annelise8014]

Yes! I followed my ancestors' example, who came to America in the 1600s - left the US 4 years ago - best decision of my life.

[@andalusianspirit9932]

I left 6 years ago to Spain and instantly was happier and healthier. I lost weight and start enjoying life. I lived in the US for 2 decades in 4 States, traveled across and everywhere was the same hustle culture. We have in Spain National Parks and beaches for free. No shootings, free healthcare and universities. Show me one State in the US that has universal healthcare or university? Doesn’t matter where you are in America the system is the same. And America is not affordable period. Travel out of US and you will see.

[@MyMetallicMan]

I left the USA back in 2004. Moved to China. Best decision I have ever made! Hands down. China is AWESOME!

[@James09291]

What are u doing in China?

[@BillMiller-ob4vh]

I really believe that corporate America has taken the working class for granted because they are allowed to. So it makes sense that people want to leave 🇺🇲

[@corruptedhabitus4106]

It’s called the American dream cuz you have to be asleep to fall for it.

[@edj3377]

Taxation and politics is driving me to consider leaving the U.S. To travel around the U.S. costs a small fortune due to inflation.

[@TimothyWard]

Travel has gotten more expensive but there are still ways to travel for cheap. It just takes more research than it might have previously taken.

[@michaeldove2399]

The greatest decision I have ever made for myself was to leave America.

[@crockettscarvings]

Love ya Tim. Your talks always calm me down. My wife and I are of retirement age. We are fortunate to live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is peaceful and beautiful here. Winters are hard, and income is low, but people still act like neighbors here. We own a little house that we bought 20 years ago, so we’ll be ok. It’s a great place to make a difference and share any extra that we have. It’s easy to effect positive change in rural America. If we shift toward love over fear , we become useful and helpful.

[@renewashington9119]

💜💜💜

[@tonyjones1560]

I’m 61 and a disabled combat veteran. When I looked up the currency exchange rates between the US dollar and Mexico, the Philippines and Colombia, a VERY bright light went off. My pension’s not very large but I have no significant debt. But in any of those countries (and a few others), I’m effectively a 1%er the instant I step off a plane. Mix in the growing political instability and the healthcare system and blowing this pop stand looks better by the day…

[@brambostic2009]

Tim is right on. I live in Bangkok. Moved here so I wouldn't have to work like a dog, and can have a decent standard of living. I'm in a luxury building on lovely grounds, delicious food everywhere, beautiful women all around me and can live stress free within my means. So why is this seemingly idyllic lifestyle unsustainable for me ? Because i VERY MUCH miss my own culture, in a land where people speak my language and get my sense of humor, and am not looked upon as a foreigner (that really gets old after a while). I'm just gonna be honest here - expats I know that have relationships with Thai (beautiful & young) are ultimately unhappy. I would love to walk into a cafe, sit down, and have a nice conversation with the locals also having their morning coffee. People don't speak to each other here. Now I'm not saying this goes for all of Thailand, or even for other expats living here. I'm just one person saying that I have found all the answers and conveniences by leaving the country - except it doesn't really work.... for me. Just keep this in mind if you're surfing all those "Why I moved to Thailand" videos. Peace.

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you for being so open and sharing your story.

[@brambostic2009]

@@TimothyWard You're quite welcome Tim. Thanks for all the great videos and sage advice.

[@freespirit-111]

From your post, I understand that there are drawbacks everywhere. Something will always be amiss.

[@brambostic2009]

@@freespirit-111 That's true. I suppose the key is where you end up on the Happiness Spectrum.

[@freespirit-111]

@@brambostic2009 First, let me apologize for the long post, but yes, and try to make peace with the constant restlessness that resides in all of us….its ok, if you move a hundred times, although, some might view it as being broken. See, i grew up without my dad, i remember longing for him,thinking that if he was present, id be so much happier, then i moved from an island to the United States, got married, bought a house, had a child. Sometimes, i miss the good old days of walking everywhere, swimming in a river etc, but i also love having amazon deliver my packages…lol. So yeah, nothing will ever satisfy us, at least not permanently anyway.

[@teenatravelsabroad]

It's not new! It started about 10 years ago. I been traveling for 10 years throughout Europe and I have been living and thriving more abroad. I decided to stay abroad 5 years ago and I feel mentally, financially, and safer here in Europe, and I decided Vienna Austria at the moment is better for me. Personally I enjoy my single life, love is welcomed but I am great also when I am Single.

[@LisaSoulLevelHealing]

Amazing sis ❤

[@dario7071]

Nice

[@geertstroy]

Vienna must be safe sound clean cultural scenery food rich...rich enough.... you make me think move with my EU passport from NL.

[@Officialmonicajohnson]

I’ve been walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Today it’s been 23 days I’ve been walking. I’ve met people from all over the world. Every place has similar problems to the US. There no perfect place! I love Spain and love traveling but I’m even more grateful for the access to everything that I have in the US.

[@baldeagle4710]

How long does it take?

[@stephenbusscher]

Hell yeah Buen Camino! Hang out in Muxia and check out AS BALEAS if you’re not finishing up in Santiago.

[@stephenbusscher]

@@baldeagle4710a little over a month, all depends on your pace and where you start, etc!

[@Knightransport]

that is a true statement, there is no perfect place .

[@freeasabird5187]

I would love to do the Camino🙏

[@michaelschiessl8357]

Tim in all my travels the past 10 years I've talked to people who have mentioned this as well..10-15 years ago people would say yeah they want to move out of their current home state because they perceived a better state for them..Now the past 5 years some people are saying due to violence, Healthcare, costs of living in general,high rent and housing costs they are saying let's get out of US..while the getting is good..I know lots of people who have started traveling who never traveled before because they looking for a place to settle..so yeah you right on the money with this live bro..Great stuff thanks brother Tim!!👍👍

[@DebishiOt7]

Yes! My daughter went to South Korea for a visit and stayed, so nice to live somewhere SAFE and no one steals your belongings even if you leave them in a public place!! A better country than the USA and I hope to go there myself!

[@misuchimiss1161]

most koreans complain of microdust and they have high suicide rate...many many people crammed trapped really on a peninsula the approx size of kentucky

[@BlackButterfly78]

It's too expensive to live here across the entire board

[@pumuckl33]

People will realize that you can't just leave on a passport or things like a digital nomad visa. Without residency or citizenship in another country you can't stay for any meaningful period of time. I left 12 years ago and don't regret it at all. I was able to achieve the American dream abroad plus healthcare, more vacation, superannuation for retirement, etc. I get culture shock when I visit the US and my kids were born abroad so they do not have a personal connection to the US., which makes me consider renouncing my citizenship. I'm not saying that leaving is right for everyone or that the US is bad. I'm just happier and have a better quality of life abroad. There is an opportunity cost to staying put. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.

[@TimothyWard]

Thank you for sharing your story. 👍🏾

[@jimb3093]

It’s my dream! I just need to plan this thing out.

[@genestone4951]

What's to plan? Get passport. Sell your stuff. Get TF out.

[@NOBOSStv]

It's not hard to do. Many countries are far cheaper than the US so you'll have a better quality of life for less money and stress Itravel full time. Haven't decided where to settle because I want to see more countries..

[@PaidCoffee]

Man, thanks for saying this, Timothy. I'm European and I live in the 'happiest' country (Finland) in the world, and people here complain about the same exact issues that you listed during this livestream. Most of these issues aren't specific to the USA; rather, they're issues that most countries are currently facing. I used to be one of those people who wanted to move away from my home country because we're facing similar issues that your country is currently facing. I currently speak three languages and am learning a fourth. I have a university degree, I'm young, and I'm a skilled worker, and so on. But the point is, I have everything you need to succeed in another country, but I decided to stay for now. Why? Well, my long-term girlfriend, soon-to-be fiancée, is from Eastern Europe, and she grew up (mind my language) in a true shithole. Yet, she is the sweetest and hardest-working person I've met during my life. She has all the reasons to be bitter and angry because she truly got dealt a bad hand at life, and yet, she doesn't have a single bitter bone in her body, and she loves this country. This country gave her all the opportunities she would've never had growing up in her home country. And here I am, thinking about leaving this country because I've taken everything for granted, complaining about dumb shit, getting depressed for no reason. Like, come on, man. So, what I'm saying is that some of you people (me included) just need a good ol' cup of true suffering to appreciate everything you got. Most Western people have never experienced true hardship in their lives. Real suffering builds character and puts everything in perspective. I still want to leave my country someday since I have a dream that I want to live in the USA or Japan someday. But for now, I'll be staying and bitching less.

[@acamiln8354]

"is from Eastern Europe, and she grew up (mind my language) in a true shithole. Yet, she is the sweetest and hardest-working person I've met during my life. " So nice girlfriend from so bad country? How is it possible? :)

[@acamiln8354]

You will come in your girlfriend homecountry. Remember it. Not in the US, Japan....

[@renewashington9119]

💜💜💜

[@TheyCallMeJTK]

Yes, that why i live in costa rica

[@Roquea.207]

What would you say about it ?? Could you dedicate me few lines ? I’ve been interested in Costa Rica for a while but KZbin is kinda contradictory.. I’m Cuban and speak Spanish and English and have American citizenship

[@jaxthewolf4572]

​@@Roquea.207 Costa Rica is great. Mostly affordable, great quality of life, very friendly and laid back people, lots of fun, low crime rate, and beautiful scenery

[@frankmazzie4855]

No matter where you go there you ARE.

[@themainediverschannel4495]

Fly walker, fly!!!! We got the wind up our ass, let's goooo!!!!

[@rochellek5327]

I can understand the moving away from America. A country divided, repealing laws, raking up laws from the 1800s, pretending that a large chunk of the country’ history is to be forgotten and not taught; outrageous ideas of making homelessness a crime; taxing retirement to the max and trying to dumb down the country by pushing trade schools instead of higher learning.

[@ousamaabdu794]

We need more skilled tradesmen in America to keep this country running.. Not more people spending six figures on useless liberal arts degrees smh. Take away about 85% of the liberal arts degrees .. There will be zero change in society. .. Take away even 30% of the blue collar trades and society will crumble

[@julienalexander6113]

‼️‼️‼️🎯

[@dario7071]

Exactly

[@user-qc9dz5nx2l]

America dream is a dream when everyone sleeping We been lied to much

[@blessedbygod3430]

I am well traveled and I agree that EVERY country has problems. I ❤the USA. 😊

[@SILVARYDAH]

Btw, wanna say that prices for things here in Japan essentially haven't changed at all in 20 years.

[@GringoAzteco]

The Japanese 🇯🇵 economy has essentially been in a quasi-deflationary state for the better part of 3 decades now, hence all the wacky 🤪 interventions by the BOJ 🏦. Also is a nation of elderly savers, which helps to counter inflationary pressures.

[@SILVARYDAH]

@@GringoAzteco yeah, like I said, things are kinda exactly the way they were here when I lived here 20 years ago, except, when I arry, the yen was worth double what it's worth now. How these two facts coexist is beyond me.

[@DanielleElyselovesJesus]

I want to leave so bad! I don't know where to start!

[@starseed1014]

Mexico!

[@elondupu]

@@starseed1014Which parts of Mexico do you recommend for American citizens?

[@abox1942]

start anywhere where you don't have to spend too much money

[@shawnevans26]

The last four years I’ve been wanting to move back to Germany! But it’s because I lived there from June 2006 to November 2007 and loved it! Plus I believe I will be happier living in Europe!

[@islandcyle5593]

I still work in the US but I live across the border in Mexico. I even started a business in Mexico that supports me. My American money is going to belize where I have a small house and the land to build my forever beach house. 4 years and I’m out!

[@TimothyWard]

Sounds like a great plan! 👍🏾

[@wendywilson-fall3973]

I love it here but I need a break on a regular basis. Humans are the same everywhere, but being around polite people helps sometimes.

[@starseed1014]

Around happy and polite people is key

[@PetsNLuv]

This!

[@dlg5485]

We can thank relentless corporate greed and corrupt political leadership for the decline of American. When the entire society is built around extracting as much money as possible from working class people, of course that will lead to cultural decline. Americans are unhappy and angry because corporations have ultimate power over every aspect of American life, including government, and that level of unchecked control is unsustainable. I too am planning to live outside the USA, at least part time, when I retire because I don't see a way out of this downward spiral. To be clear, I don;t think America is declining because of its people, it's declining because the powerful people that control everything are out of touch with the average American experience, and they have no concern about how their actions are ruining the country.

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

This is an interesting conversation. Thanks Tim.

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Tim regardless of what is going on in our country and the world your KZbin channel gives me hope.

[@yukonnoka]

I'm sure it's fantastic for you Tim, but some of us are trying to raise children and deal with some really heavy financial burdens and responsibilities and it's hell.

[@sheldonhollis5258]

How is that relevant? You have families locating in rvs

[@robertbelliii7048]

I always wanted to live in Ireland but they are having housing problems of their own right now.

[@catherinedonohue2662]

Im in Ireland,we are being taken over big time by illegals poring in. IT SADDENS ME TO SEE OUR POLITICIANS SELLING US OFF. The languages been spoken are killing our great culture.

[@renewashington9119]

Ireland 🇮🇪 is beautiful 💜

[@michaelschiessl8357]

The Nomad Capitalist says it best..Go to a place where you are treated well..Not a place that doesnt care about you and only wants you for your tax money..Life is too short..live it well he says.

[@user-hy3vp5kp1o]

I packed my bags sold half of my stuff and gave away the rest of my stuff. I moved to The Philippines 2 months ago and I am loving life here. The food is healthier here, the people are friendlier here, and the prices are less than half of what I was paying to live in overpriced America. I have no regrets about leaving America and I have zero interest in returning to America anytime soon. I live in a nice 5 bdrm house, all my monthly bills are less than $1000usd monthly cable tv included.

[@2369drew]

I went to another country to start a biz to end bosses and rents and soul eating inflation. I was not looking for love because this venture takes so much out of u like biz registration, gathering investors but love found me. That was strange. If u love finds u while your not looking for it while in America many look and not find it. There gotta be something wrong in america. It's like when Annikin from star wars was starting to feel thr dark side. It's hard to single one out but if u feel it it's very real.

[@enigmathegrayman2953]

I’m a goldfish in a glass bowl, if I don’t like one side of the bowl I can swim to the other side. If I don’t like that side I can swim down to the plastic castle. However, if the bowl gets knocked off the counter I’m going DOWN WITH THE BOWL

[@freespirit-111]

There goes free will…😂😂

[@TravisCruise-ns4rs]

Time for people of the world to unite!

[@brucebarton2837]

Tim you are a very inspiring person. You see things from many different angles. Thanks for educating me a bit more. Keep up the great content. Great work.

[@kellenr516]

Brother, thank you for holding this conversation in the manner which you did. You gave opinions from a variety of options and outlooks. Passion for the topic but not attacking anyone. You have a new subscriber! I look forward to watching your other videos and keeping up with new postings in the future. Cheers

[@TimothyWard]

Welcome to the channel/community! I appreciate your kind words and your presence here!

[@RespectfullyNikki]

I am an American living in Thailand and it's amazing. There are some very miserable Western men here tho lol. There are some beautiful parts and people in the States but it goes beyond that. Being beautiful, having a nice landscape and seeing kindness in people still means that it's located within the U.S. Thailand has it's problems like everywhere else but these are partly not my problems (they don't affect me) and also these problems aren't the things that I can't deal with. Also, as a woman living here is a kind of safety for myself and my kids that you can not imagine. There are things I miss and enjoy about the states but once you are out and able to see it with a new lense? It looks different. There will always be people there to hold the U.S. together and make change. All of us are won't be leaving. But as for me and my house, this is the best decision by far. Also, I have lived in the Middle East and that wasn't for me.

[@pichorra9]

I got to tell you, this is a really good video, very well informed, lots of information to think about.

[@deebee4622]

As you stated, “before you leave America go out and see America”; excellent advice! Traveling America is balm for the soul, so much beauty and awesome people! Thank you for reminding us, God bless you and our journey.

[@joybeybeeluv4234]

There is definitely an intentional agenda in America to keep people divided, distracted, and fighting against each other. I wish more people could see these fights are being organized and rise above it! I also encourage travel…you can travel without relocating.

[@herlegz6969]

The agenda is called capitalism, it's just rebranded slavery. Same slave masters in charge for centuries

[@ssshil7177]

I am a bit disappointed in this video. I graduated 2012 with a bachelor's degree. This was around the same time the country was going through this recession. I remember, like yesterday, I was applying to every single job, even jobs beneath me. Not one phone call. I went through countless interviews, never hired. The following years, I barely got by. I always said to myself, if I was born outside the United States. I would have had a family. There is no way in hell I would have a child in tbe United States, I will try my best to give them double citizenship. America needs to be held accountable. This year, I am planning to go to Mexico. I also have friends in Europe. Everyone I have spoken to have either lived or traveled to other countries. The ONLY reason why I am returning to the United States is to WORK. I do not hate America. But it is time, for the American people to be honest with themselves and their fellow citizens. It is time for our children to STOP going to school and taking out unnecessary debt, Unaffordable health, working full time and STILL not being able to afford a place to sleep. We need to hold ourselves ACCOUNTABLE. Thank you for reading and God Bless America.

[@dnltnn]

Thank you bro. great video

[@Newlifediscoveryacademy]

My dream is to move to Cambodia. Teach English and start a business. This country is not normal 😢

[@genestone4951]

I left the US. Best decision I ever made. America is gone, yall.

[@GringoAzteco]

Some parts remain, but sadly you’re correct… 🇺🇸 is not what it was and is now looking at a very rough road ahead for at least the next 5-10 years ⚠️

[@genestone4951]

@@GringoAzteco 5-10 years? Extremely disagree on your time-line. It doesn't work that way. I know of zero examples of a dying, degenerate empire/hegemon making a 10 year recovery to its former glory. Empires decline, slowly, then rapidly. And they do not recover what they lose.

[@Muwahid999]

​@@genestone4951"And for every nation is a [specified] term. So when their time has come, they will not remain behind an hour, nor will they precede [it]." (Quran Al-A'raaf 7: Verse 34) Very powerful verse. It really reminds me of great Empires of the past. Such as the Romans and the Persians, whom were the superpowers of their era. But also the ancient Egyptians, Mesopotamians. And even banu Isra'il under the leadership of Dawud and Sulaiman peace be upon them. And including our own Golden Era, which is the Rashidun. And the following caliphates such as the Umayyads, Abbasids, Ottomans etc. Many people forget that these once powerful empires ruled the planet. And so will the western empire also fall one day

[@westcoastmediasolutions]

We just came back from our first trip to Kenya and Rwanda. We are definitely making plans to relocate to Kenya! Kenyans work hard but they live life too. Food is good and organic there.

[@williamcunningham1614]

Well damn Tim. You gave some perspective on this. Thank you.

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you for sharing your video. Stay blessed.

[@treybirge5350]

I wish my wife and I could travel Europe and pick another country to move to. America is in collapse and at this point is a cancer to the world.

[@geertstroy]

You in a way could have it all if you knew moderation and acknowledge human limits. Welcome to perfect imperfect Europe but do your homework , lower your voices , and learn , dont compare , and understand that ALL in Europe must be financed too , nor here are there free lunches. The life experience is more human after all uf you are intellectually able to understand what you see and hear.

[@SILVARYDAH]

Thailand is great, incredibly affordable but extremely low wages, and is definitely a third world country. Philippines same. China is a decent option but Chinese can be difficult people. I think best options for americans wanting to bounce: Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, South Africa (maybe), Germany.

[@pcnetworx1]

No to South Africa

[@SILVARYDAH]

@@pcnetworx1 is that because of racism/apartheid, or something else?

[@pcnetworx1]

@@SILVARYDAH short version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnbmZKphq17Zqcsi=Wmp7qKaJvkXGi3fi Anecdotal version: travelers I know who have been able to visit and enjoy "complicated" places such as Egypt, Tanzania, and Malawi have said that South Africa felt the least safe and enjoyable to spend time in. Those anecdotal stories + online videos indicating complicated situations evolving in South Africa just don't seem to make it worth investing in moving there without a strong, strong reason to do so.

[@Roquea.207]

Thank you I’ll be screeshooting this list

[@SILVARYDAH]

@@Roquea.207 yup. I think Asia is a great place to live and visit.

[@liambassfilms]

You're very wise to see this all with such a clear perspective

[@user-jg2xy9ec3j]

Bro, I' am living in the Philippines. and loving it. Prices are low here and people are friendly.

[@moonpleiades99]

I totally want to leave.

[@jetsetkevo1]

You hit the nail on the head. I am in my early 30s and “go to school, get married, buy a house and have kids” isn’t a reality for a lot of men and women my age in America. That’s not a complaint, but it presents an opportunity to explore the world. Everything else going on in the country like the cost of living and the political climate almost makes it a no brainer to leave if you can make money remotely. I board my flight to leave America in two months.

[@TimothyWard]

Good luck on your travels!