Leaving Canada Was the Best Thing I Ever Did in My Life!

[@francefradet2116]

A large house in a small pueblo is what we did. I sold my flat in an expensive coastal town (Jávea) and bought a large house 25km inland in a working town., all after a grueling cancer protocol. Now we have a small gardening business and my role is admin and running the house. We adopted two dogs two months after buying the house. Spain.

[@Shelly9401]

You’re 100% correct.We in America work come home eat sleep pay bills and do it all over again..Americans have no idea how to slow down and enjoy life. It is very beautiful where you’re at. One day I will be on the path you are. I’m over America & the hustle. Sending you many blessings.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

The grind sucks and it's exhausting. Thanx for watching Shelly!!

[@Shelly9401]

@passportbros173 I don’t wanna ruin any country. Don’t wanna ruin my country and I’m not ruining my country or any other place that I visit I want what’s best for me mentally physically and spiritually..🤷🏻‍♀️

[@orlymarq6238]

I had spent time in Dominican Republic a few years ago and there was a big Canadian/ Russian / German / American community living there. It was nice and relaxing.

[@vivveene]

I am Super Excited to have you back! I live in the Caribbean and my last birthday, I was 50. Hearing you making that decision at 52yrs old. I am very hopeful, because I really want to relocate as well and exit my 9 to 5 for life. I am giving myself 1 year to make my online business a Success. Thank you

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Yes!!!! Go girl!!!! I gave myself about the same timeline and pulled it off so I know you can too!!!!

[@vivveene]

@@WomenBlazingTrails : Thank you.

[@roseyc.5846]

Ivy, I'm in New York..lower Westchester County. Prices are EXHORBITANT!! 😩 Similar to the costs you mentioned in Canada. We're looking (my son, his wife and child) to move someplace where the cost of living might be a bit less. And, the quality of life here is terrible..I have NO social life at all. I recently lost my part-time job (I'm retired, on a fixed income), so no socializing there anymore. THE WORLD IS EXTREMELY ANGRY AND VIOLENT..you are SO right !! OMG, I wish I had your courage, but of course, I'm a far cry from 52 now. So, my options are more limited. If I knew then, what I know now. 🙄 I so admire your courage and how you reinvented yourself. Thanks for sharing...stay blessed! Rosemarie ❤️

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Sorry to hear this Rosemarie. I'm not sure how old you are but don't let your age stop you from doing anything. Thanx for watching!

[@katec9893]

I'm glad your channel came up again on my feed, im a subscriber but I couldnt remember your channels name. I am in my early 40s and having a hard time adjusting to being in my 40s, feeling pretty lost. There aren't enough 40+ female role models out there. I'm not a mother and I'm single so that adds to the lost feeling ie what is my role in life. If you could do a video on this that would be great!

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Welcome back Kate and thanx for watching! I could do a video on that....so finding purpose and not feeling so alone in your midlife years? Or more nailed down? Tell me what you'd like to see.

[@katec9893]

@@WomenBlazingTrails Yes finding purpose and identity after 40 that isn't about being a wife or mother. How you created a life for yourself, what gives your life happiness and meaning, how you stay connected to the world ie not lonely, how to feel good about ageing too so you can embrace it rather than feel depressed about it. Hopefully that makes sense, thank you. I'm going to check out your other videos I've missed.

[@LaurieDahlke]

So glad you are back. I've missed you

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thank you!!

[@marias8007]

52 seems like the age to reinvent oneself, turn ur life around, thanks for the inspiration ❤

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

It must be!! Thanx for watching :)

[@Thejoyofcats]

Thank you for sharing! I had been wondering about this. I also enjoyed seeing your cat in the background!

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thanx for watching!

[@lisapsalms9358]

I think it's really brave and wonderful that you decided to make a change for yourself. I pray you enjoy each day as it comes .❤

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thank you! I really do enjoy each day as best I can!

[@claudiest-laurent1405]

You are so right and I was going this route online working moving small village in colombia ...........guess what ...I vist my doctor a last time ...well he annonce I have a stade4 Colon Cancer ...euuuh just to let you know when you have a health issue like this no body talk about it is rare you stay in Latin America so .....glad I was in Canada .....

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Oh gosh I'm so sorry. Definitely a good thing you are in Canada. 💛

[@margretfasset9173]

I remember following you a few years ago, then I didn't see you for a while...I'm glad you're back. Anyway, I liked your message because it rings so true for me, and even more so with my son. He moved to South Korea on May 13th. He is 21 years old and was accepted to a university there. I can relate to some of the things you mentioned, and my son felt similarly living our lives in Florida, USA. It's interesting because my son actually opened my eyes to living somewhere else...He is so happy there! There is so much more I could say...I'm so glad you found a better quality of life!

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Hi thanx for watching! I had a hard time doing videos in my last apartment because it was so just so loud all the time but I've finally moved into a much quieter neighbourhood so expect to see more from me! Best of luck to your son in university!!

[@orlymarq6238]

Hello , I am Orlando, a few days ago I found your channel and is very interesting. I do like Guatemala and it has its challenges like you mentioned, As right now I am in the process of moving somewhere outside the USA. I found Antigua and Surrounding very charming.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Hi Orlando! Thanx for watching. Antigua is very charming! If you ever get to Guatemala, come check out panajachel

[@jeahluna2385]

I’m still in America and this is true I noticed most people need to work hard just to make it every month . Most parents e kids struggle; I don’t even know why have kids if they’re already struggling, we have never gotten back to pre pandemic , it gets worst everywhere as well. I just make it because I get help I’m just very grateful.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

It's so tough for everyone these days

[@blue3559]

As a fellow Canadian, I totally get where you're coming from about why people might wanna bail. Seriously though, with all the crazy expensive living costs and the fact that owning a home feels like a distant dream for many now, it's no wonder folks are thinking twice. And let's not even get started on how the job market seems to be flooded with cheap labor from all the newcomers, which isn't exactly helping wages go up. And yeah, don't even get me started on the whole healthcare mess. It's like, what's even "universal" about it anymore?

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

I know. It's all so frustrating!!

[@orlymarq6238]

I totally agree with 100

[@birdlover7776]

Subscribed. I enjoyed this video thank you. Looks like you live in a treehouse which I love! Your cat was adorable too 👍

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thank you and welcome!!

[@trailbay]

Your channel popped up, so I viewed. Glad you are happy down there. My Canadian sister lived in Africa for twenty years, then Vietnam the last couple. She passed away there from illness that would have been treated in most countries. So, expats please keep health visits up. I pleaded with her husband to take her to Bangkok, which never came to be as I feel he was worried about re-entry.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

I'm sorry this happened to your sister. Health care is quite good here

[@gregwil694]

I traveled in SE Asia in 1988. For eight years I was away from Canada half that time. In 98 i moved to the States in the Pacific NW. In 2004 I spent half my time there and half in SE Asia. In 2009 until 2022 I lived in Indonesia and then Vietnam. (Im back in the Niagara region caring for my elder mum and her sister). First time living back in Canada in 24 years. In 88 i left Canada because travel was all i wanted to do. Older people occasionally said to me, "Travel. Do it while you're young". I took that advice. I was 23 then. Will be 60 this year. I had 23 years in Canada. Seemed long enough and wanted to experience more somewhere else. 😊

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Wow! A life well traveled! Good for you 😊

[@gregwil694]

@@WomenBlazingTrails Cheers. Looking at my life of travel and how others have lived and how done they are and want to live elsewhere, I really got a lot of it right in my eyes. Thanks for replying.

[@heathermcclean7408]

100% I get you (fellow Ontario chica... currently living in QC... heading south 2025!)-- I have so many questions and comments... but first, clearly I have to check out your other links! Thank you for sharing

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Nicaragua is on my bucket list!!

[@petermcgarry563]

Love this

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thank you!! ❤

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Find out how to start a new life over after 50 (or heck, even 40 or 30, for that matter!) womenblazingtrails.com/start-over-at-50/

[@Cat32215]

What is health care like? Are the doctors, medical staff, dentists good and updated modern medical supplies? Medical insurance expensive?

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Health care is great and affordable! I've never had a problem.

[@prebensvensson3078]

Thaank you for your positive energy....❤

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thanx for watching!

[@honeysimonian2078]

I really want to do this! I'm 53yo and feeling like like you described when you decided to make your move. I admire your courage. I have a practical question please...is there an income requirement for moving to Guatemala ?

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thanx for watching. To just be on a tourist visa as I am (though I will probably apply for residency this year) there is none but if you want to be a resident, yes there is but you'd have to check on the requirements. I wanna say it's $1500-1900 a month but I could be way off

[@honeysimonian2078]

@@WomenBlazingTrails thank you. All best wishes to you, and thank you for being an inspiration to women over 50 ..and all women for that matter.

[@karateblackbelt]

so how much is the rent in Guatemala?

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

This video talks about that kzbin.info/www/bejne/g361fKywbMmtd6Msi=_zBCK-k_utpkagiG

[@marcosreal11]

I left Canada on retirement. Life is good enough here in Latin America that I don’t miss Canada.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Same! What country are you in?

[@marcosreal11]

@@WomenBlazingTrails Mexico.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Ah wonderful. I was in Chapala for a year but I found it too hot for me.

[@marcosreal11]

@@WomenBlazingTrails I did like parts of Guatemala, but Mexico has some nice beaches.

[@wallyg8020]

Questions here how did you move what do you need to do or where to go in oder to move there? I'm also in canada

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

You need clothes, personal items, a plane ticket and balls...lol...All kidding aside, I literally just packed my bags and came down. It's been 9 years now and I love it here more every day

[@wallyg8020]

So basically your went to real state there and asked for house for sale or rent?

[@ktp.]

@@WomenBlazingTrails 😂 You have a great way with words!! So glad I discovered your channel today. A true trailblazer indeed. 🙌🎉🏆

[@lindaromero7780]

I’m leaving the US because of Trump and even more, Trumpism. I live in a red state and it has become toxic. Every dollar I spend in the US, I’m supporting a billionaire. The country I grew up with is gone. The people are angry, bitter and vengeful. I’m afraid to honk at someone in traffic for fear of road rage. My world has shrunk as I spend more and more time indoors. Florida has become so expensive and getting worse. My HOA fees have doubled in the past two years because of rising insurance costs. Another hurricane and more insurance companies will leave. I love Guatemala. It’s a two hour flight from Miami. I’m planning on moving to Panajachal. I watched your video on the 6 things you hate and I agree they’re annoying. But, the alternative is Trump, and frankly, I’ll take scorpions over Trump any day! Thanks for your video!

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thanx for sharing your thoughts. I totally understand!

[@bessk8847]

do you get a pension and what about healthcare?

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Nope I still work for a living. I run my own business online. Healthcare is great and affordable here.

[@craigslistrro709]

Not gonna lie, Following along took a lot of effort.. Like every small random thought was a distraction away from why you left Canada..More directness and focus, coupled with pointed speech will grip the viewer.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Thanx!! I'm still trying to master the art of video. I appreciate your tips!

[@MaxItUpwithMarta]

-55? hmmm.. harsh

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Right?

[@AlexSrouji]

We left Canada almost four years ago. Not looking back. Very expensive, brutal winter, very bad healthcare, crime is rampant, ultra woke.... no freedom of speech, no freedom of religion, no freedom of association. Canada is not what it used to be. Born in Canada...sad to see it slide into oblivion. Not going back.

[@WomenBlazingTrails]

Where did you move to?

[@AlexSrouji]

@WomenBlazingTrails 🇮🇷 Iran. My wife is from here. We came for a visit in 2018 for three months, and we loved it. It is NOT AT ALL what is portrayed in the Western media. There is freedom here. It's just a conservative religious society. It's clean, safe, is very strong on family values. The people are sweet, generous, and very kind to visitors. The culture is very rich, great food, amazing architecture, beautiful music and artists that are out of this world. We found our new home and we decided to stay here permanently. It's been three years going on four now.