Why we left Canada permanently.

Why did two Canadians move from a "first world" country to a "third world" country like El Salvador? Is El Salvador a third world country anymore? At the 2023 Adopting Bitcoin Conference in San Salvador, we explore these questions by sharing our story of the circumstances and motivations that lead us to leave Canada behind in pursuit of El Salvador's bright and hopeful future.
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[@eduardoinforma2396]

You guys are an inspiration. You uplift and teach valuable lessons in each of your videos. We are soooo proud to have you here in your home: El Salvador.

[@truestory923]

Loving your channel. As a fellow Canadian that left for similar reasons, it IS very emotional... As you shared, that life long struggle in Canada would have been endless as they continued to devalue your energy... Now you have freedom. Who cares about the 1st to 3rd world categories!?

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Thanks so much for your comment! Curious to know where you ended up. Any ideas of visiting El Salvador?

[@makigor]

Hi, im from Alberta, interesting moving to El Salvador...any suggestions how to choose a place /city? I would love to open a Bank account in mean time as well. Thank you.

[@top.350]

⁠@@makigorinterested in, in mean???

[@CarlosMolina-sp6wi]

I loved it every second, thank you guys, and have a great life in ES

[@deathproofsince84]

Yes indeed! Thank you also. Your channel and information has been a big part of me and my partner now sitting in a airport having left Australia and headed for El Salvador in 2024. We have some side missions to complete in South and Central America, first stop Ecuador but all roads are leading us to the El Salvador. Liberty awaits!!

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@gregero]

Wow, I thought you were long term holders. That's encouraging. You're story is amazing.

[@MUSICASINFRONTERAS]

Gracias por la honestidad de su ponencia..

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Gracias a ti

[@BitcoinBitz]

This was Beautiful!! Thank you! 😀

[@kevinlandry6463]

Thanks so much for posting this video. We are from Nova Scotia as well and feel the same as you do. We are now in Panama, looking at El Salvador.

[@glendamaldonado4608]

Another inspirational message

[@ramonurias4003]

WOW! you guys are heroes, thank you, for all you do for El Salvador

[@kbs7340]

Great story 💖💖💖

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Thank you 🤗

[@NewYorker917]

God blessed you guys

[@marvinhultman9185]

Hi Ryan and Jessica. As a fellow Canadian I found your video very moving.

[@mauriciodiaz7844]

Thank you guys!

[@powerstryker]

My God your presentation , almost made me Cry !!Make a big Decision is hart !!!

[@arnaldo6784]

Wow this history is inspirational thank you for sharing this with us im so exited to make moves after this video. Bitcoin is hope 🙌🏽

[@suz5733]

Jessica and Ryan, what a beautiful video you have made, a video that inspires, and that especially for all native Salvadorans, who must value what God has given us in our country, and thank God first and thanks to you for being part of this beautiful blessing that God is giving us in El Salvador day by day, thank you Jessica and Ryan, for being part of our family, El Salvador belongs to you too, thank you for speaking the truth about our land, your new home and family, El Salvador.

[@twopeopleinparadise]

We're really touched, thank you so much for this lovely comment. These videos take a lot of work, and comments like yours help us keep going!

[@suz5733]

@@twopeopleinparadise thanks to you guys, God bless you all.

[@Peterogen]

ThanK you ❤ We like the story

[@SantiagoGomezVideos]

Wonderful stuff, thank you for sharing your courage and leading the way!

[@carlosalfaro2569]

You guys are doing a great job in el Salvador I hope everything goes super well for you two

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@broubaby6706]

Very nicely done - cuts to the heart of the issues today! Absolutely impressive

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Thank you!

[@wilfredomejia2227]

Welcome guys to El Salvador 👏🏻 🇸🇻

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Thank you!

[@sofiasoriano6792]

My parents brought me to Canada in 2009, I'm planning my return back home to El Salvador with my Canadian born children in 2024

[@salvadormoran9133]

You guys are an inspiration. Jessica and Ryan, what a beautiful video you have made

[@Fjrpo]

love to both of you! all the best on your journey.

[@hagenaarsfamily9794]

Another awesome video guys. I can’t wait to meet you in person. We’ve had some crazy setbacks getting our place ready to sell but we are still planning on being in El Salvador in 2024!

[@alljoe99s55]

What a beautiful and inspiring story, thank you!

[@MarkOfBitcoin]

Totally resonate with you on how I feel about Australia. It’s no longer my country, it is my outdoor prison. I ask anyone that the conversation allows; Do you think Australia has had its best times and is descending in life quality, or is it in ascendancy and getting better? They always answer the same. And then I ask them; Wouldn’t you rather be in a country that has a good firm foundation, that is not a 1st world economy yet, buy YOU could help it become one? Isn’t it better to be part of something that is improving, than something that is decaying? I truly hope to meet you both one day as you are in inspiration. Congratulations on making the leap.

[@twopeopleinparadise]

We've had many similar conversations. "Would you rather be somewhere that's rapidly improving from a bad situation, or deteriorating just as rapidly from a good situation?" The distinction lies in their expectation for the future. If they believe this is just a momentary lapse, a brief authoritarian moment in an otherwise free and open society,, they cannot comprehend why anyone would move to Central America from an advanced G7 country. If on the other hand they evaluate current political, economic, and cultural trends in the context of civilizational history, they're much more amenable to the idea.

[@arodisdiaz5111]

Hi mark! Im from dominican republic, and im a trader on cryptocurrency from 2017, i love your country for the quality of life but I dont know about its law about tax on crypto,please could you tell me about it and why do you want leave your country?

[@MarkOfBitcoin]

@@arodisdiaz5111 Hola! The taxation here is frightfully high and they treat crypto like every other asset: If you lose money on a trade, that's too bad. But if you make money on a trade, and you've kept that asset for less than 12 months, then they want a piece of the action at your nominal taxation rate. If you have kept that asset for more than 12 months, and then sell, the tax rate is discounted by 50%. The highest take rate in Australia is a little over 50%. So "trading" of crypto is just a ball-ache in this country. You have to keep such accurate records and they rape you at every step of the way. And that is part of the decision of wanting to move out of the country. I want to be able to use REAL money (Bitcoin) without worrying that me spending it on a coffee triggers a damn taxation event! This is not a land for free thinkers and entrepreneurs. It is an open-air prison for a large herd of sheep!

[@Evilhells]

guys you are great, I recommend making vlogs that would attract more audience for you

[@marcosrissi]

Lovely to hear all of it. You guys are warriors and you are fulfilling your mission on this planet. WEll done. M

[@karenrafael384]

Heading to El Salvador in February! Can’t wait.

[@juanalvarenga8127]

Good video my fellow friends

[@pedroflores1978]

Great 👍 thanks ❤❤

[@livinlikealocalSV]

Great story guys! Whenever you're free i'd love to do the interview on my channel.

[@alexurfantasy]

I’ve been waiting for a video from you guys ! Love your content . You guys should have a meet and greet I’m going to El Salvador in February lol

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Are you in Francesco's Bitcoiners in El Salvador group? People are organizing meetups in there all the time, would be a good group to be in for February! t (dot) me (slash) bitcoinersinelsalvador. Also be sure to check out our video from Berlin, posted just a few days ago!

[@alexurfantasy]

@@twopeopleinparadise the italiana guy that’s married to a brasilian woman ? I’ll have to check out this group thanks for getting back to me

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Yep, that's him!

[@joseramerz1735]

Good speech ❤ good night

[@Dannytube46]

This was Beautiful!! Thank you

[@kevinmarquez7611]

Great video! Looking to see if we can connect more, interested in making the move!

[@vinozarazzi5633]

Great video! Thank you for sharing! Any chance of a channel update?

[@kikeaguirre3837]

You are our brothers

[@joalvarez7]

Hi Ryan and Jessica. We are from Vancouver, Canada and we have been going back and forth to El Salvador since 2010 where we first moved to El Salvador. We lived in El Salvador , Santa Ana, with our two boys for about 4 years, going back and forth because of things just nowrking out for us. We just moved back again to El Salvador in February and we are not going back to Canada. I am looking for a call center job also, but not having any luck. What call center are you guys working for, if you don't mind asking me. We love your videos and wish you guys all the best in El Salvador. Maybe one day we'll meet, which would be awesome.

[@joselemus-nx2cu]

I missed your videos

[@colleenboucher4426]

Following. Our story is v similar here in Canada.

[@erickcastell7557]

Interesting experience of life

[@GuillermoHernandez-qt3ws]

I hope you are doing ok- keep safe

[@Josh-tx8sj]

Great video!

[@lisaknieriem5852]

Give me Liberty or give me death. Gosh Bless your journey. I wish I was in a position to follow. 🙏❤️

[@lisaknieriem5852]

*God

[@jazzney21]

Welcome to El Salvador... Que tengan salud y prosperidad❤

[@Trancymind]

El Salvador is not a 3rd world country. It is a developing country. The only 3rd world country in the americas is definitely Haiti.

[@alexmga9303]

Bro, as a Salvadoran who has traveled to other countries, and loves geography. I can tell you for sure, we have a third world country. I think with Bukele, El Salvador is going on a direction to become a developing country. Our transportation system still needs to change. Our elementary school needs to improve and education needs to be more accessible to everyone. And tons of other things, this administration is doing.

[@Mandem92]

Vamos my fellow Canucks‼️

[@LH1776-m8p]

Wow! Very powerful video! Just subscribed. Those poor truckers! I remember watching this from US and being so horrified! Both US and Canada did unthinkable things to their citizens! I work in Washing DC, my nursing license was threatened because I refused to get the jab, I watched as they allowed thugs to burn and loot our city all while we were on lockdown and my kids schools were closed! I am exploring moving to EL Salvador! I remember their government had covid kits and encouraged health, while they encouraged drinking and lawlessness here🙄

[@the-btc-tradingfloor2808]

Exactly right

[@antawnjs9147]

Hey , we are very interested in moving to elsalvador this year

[@AnthonyImmel]

Thank you for making this video. Is it possible to connect with you about El Salvador?

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Of course! You can check out us on X (Twitter) or email us at [e-mail]

[@josesantossalazar6742]

Es muy triste lo que está pasando en Canadá xq hay muchas personas que están siendo afectadas, saludos amigos

[@marcosrissi]

Hey you two. Do you have a live webinar in which we can interact with you? Are you free or available for one on one chat life and online? Thanks. M

[@razmackenzie4186]

My wife, daughter and i are planning on moving to El Salvador asap. Lets connect please

[@corgicaravan8315]

Thank you for sharing your story and such valuable information. This gives me hope for my upcoming retirement. If you get a chance to address the topic of bringing a pet into the country, it would be much appreciated.

[@twopeopleinparadise]

To the best of our knowledge, you need the following: 1. An international health certificate dated within 72 hours of your flight 2. Up-to-date vaccines, most importantly rabies We've heard customs inspects pets for obvious signs of disease before granting entry, but that this process is fairly simple and straightforward.

[@alexandreboudreau914]

Almost cried. I was in Ottawa. WE the fringe minority.🧡I'll be in El Salvador in february. Don't trust, verify. #bitcoin 🙏

[@user-wx1ii2pd5y]

El Salvador 🇸🇻 ❤ after presidente Bukele is finished constructing Bitcoin city it Will be a different country.

[@georgebush6942]

We are coming soon to El Salvador....next week we will be there. Searching for a nice house and would be happy to get some contacts from you guys! Saludos de Mendoza Argentina

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Drop us a DM on X!

[@jmmauricio]

Im doing the same, 6 month per year. Canada is a overpriced freezer.

[@gregero]

Wow This was amazing, and I said "yes" about 500 times during your presentation. Very well done. I am Canadian but was lucky enough to be in Brazil when the lockdowns occurred. They have now gone back to their left wing communist party. I have been stacking sats since and have a lot to offer. I want to come.

[@grittygoat9421]

??? Once you have a bank account in El Salvador are you able to transfer to your accounts in Canada if you still have remaining payments that you have to make on stuff you’ve left behind ? ❤ loving your videos by the way I used to live in Costa Rica I’ve had enough of Canada and things are just getting worse.

[@twopeopleinparadise]

We recommend settling all debts before leaving Canada, as the CRA will continue to regard you as a "tax resident" if you keep such ties. The best way to transfer your funds is via Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a borderless asset. You can participate in the local banking system if you wish, but there are typically some hoops to jump through to get started, mostly to do with proving your trustworthiness to the bank in order to get transfer limits lifted.

[@jj-kq2gl]

Am salvi- canadian as well but am not sure not why I have be here anymore.

[@josesoyelgatovoladorhernan3049]

Is amazing how many Canadian people and American people are looking El Salvador 🇸🇻 to find in other country what their own country are attacking they way of they think they way of they want to live welcome to El Salvador 🇸🇻 God bless our county now is going to be your new country your new hope God is open Door for those who wants the true

[@untamedfeast]

Dod you have to purchase citizenship to live in el salvador?

[@jerryarcher9489]

Are you guys still in El Salvador?

[@FarmerDan]

Hello Jessica and Ryan. I have made the decision to move from the US to El Salvador. I'm a Canadian living in the US looking for freedom. I am very much hoping to connect with the two of you as quickly as possible because it looks like I have about 90 days before I leave. I'm really excited and really scared so I'm hoping for some guidance. I'm going to reach out to Jeremy from Escape to El Salvador to get started. Thank you kindly for your time and consideration.

[@jhonnyrigaud6934]

This speech is awesome God bless you guy's

[@Visstnok]

Amazing story! I'll be taking a one-way flight from Norway to El Salvador later in the year. I want to live with dignity, not as a slave.

[@ITSMEAGAIN1]

SO WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T HAVE/DON'T WANT BITCOIN? DOES EL SALVADOR HAVE A CASH SOCIETY? OR IS IT PREDOMINANTLY DIGITAL?

[@jazzney21]

🎉🎉🎉❤

[@jamesboyce2224]

I am making plans to move to El Salvador beginning of 2024. I am looking for some help and information regarding moving with pets (my cat) and shipping some items like furnature overseas, places to stay and any other advice you can offer. Thank you so much!

[@twopeopleinparadise]

We are arranging a video conference with several other people who've made this inquiry. Please drop us a DM on X, or email ryanjessicaexpats at gmail.

[@silviasalas453]

Hi guys , I had missed your videos ; correction Central America to be more specific El Salvador 🇸🇻 isn’t a third work country . They are developing countries . We are in 21 century and we moved from that label long time ego . There is not difference between big countries and small countries now , unless you don’t see signs on the streets or not computers . Clarification ok no hart feelings 😆

[@jasminrivas5696]

🥺🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@kidney514]

I feel the same, it's like I'm being kicked out of my home, force out of my country, but starting to feel like there is no choice anymore to do so..... I'm being taxe out, they raised the capital gain from 50 to 67%, inflation and so many thing that are completely ridiculous, cost of living is through the roof and just doesn't make sense anymore to fight, the woke movement and so on!

[@El_Estudio]

Ya han aprendido el idioma? You will be welcomed much more if you try. Be who you are, but integrate, as well. Que dios le bendigan.

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Si, tomamos clases de español dos veces a la semana. Nosotros hemos aprendido poco a poco. 👍

[@santiagosilva2600]

Are things still good in ES?

[@foochinator]

Are you guys ok still?

[@InmarLemus]

Que pasó con ustedes chicos

[@denallison]

I respect your thoughts but cant say I agree on your 1 sided view of Canada. I'll be down again in 6 weeks.

[@mauriciorodriguez67]

THE NAME OF THAT COUNTRY IS "THE SAVER"

[@CuriosidadesTVap]

i'm living in the land of the proud and free people USA and im saving money not just for me but to carry9ng to the girl I love to El Salvador and show what freedom look like, because over here Im have to be worry what I talk and what I do, my country its more free than USA and I want to show her that.

[@jamess.2649]

Thank folks go bitcoin

[@rosacastillo2987]

Our names are David and David I am retiree my wife has Covid 19 long hauler and is disabled I have 12 Grandchildren we bought a used trailer and are in process of buying a house in LA Libertad so we can afford to live sometime we would like to talk with you

[@joluestormaveric6974]

Thanks guys for trusting in our system that we have stablished in our country by having bitcoin as new currency.

[@cfcf6216]

Why isn't our little potato declaring emergency act and freezing account with all the protest that is taking place. Oh, I get it, they are not fringe minority. By the way I am brown proud Canadian was fell under fringe minority.

[@chickenfryer]

They are not doing anything because they are supporting them.

[@lesiehcg]

You complain about how strict rules were in Canada. Rules in El Salvador were about the same. I am happy you're enjoying El Salvador (my homeland). But You are exaggerating about liberty of expression in Canada.

[@twopeopleinparadise]

El Salvador's were severe, but they were dropped very early. Canadian civil liberties are eroding rapidly, both in political terms and in cultural terms. Many thousands of Canadians have seen their lives destroyed for expressing the wrong opinion.

[@carlosc1512]

Short answer: bitcoin.

[@hagbard72]

Couple of points, bitcoin can easily go to zero, you can lose it (happened to me once with bitcoin and once with bitcoin cash), and El Salvador is by no means a politically stable country. What are you going to do when there's a change of leadership and things go back to where they were?

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Bitcoin Cash is not Bitcoin; it is a failed fork of Bitcoin. It and other alts could go to zero, and many will, but Bitcoin is an established commodity which isn't going anywhere. BlackRock is not in the business of betting on assets at risk of going to zero. Indeed the USD will go to zero long before Bitcoin does. El Salvador's political stability is greater than that of neighboring countries, and the current trajectory is positive. A political reversion could occur, but the likelihood is trending down. The opposite trend is occurring in Canada, where political stability--as well as cultural and social cohesion--are in a state of terrminal decline.

[@briangarcohen1656]

Why 3world country I see a country coming from ashes like the fénix not a 3 world 🌎 country anymore , when I was there make feel they have anew country under construction 🚧!

[@twopeopleinparadise]

💯

[@manuelaavalos8825]

@briangarcohen1656 I think they mean when they first moved. Yes, It’s changed a lot since then.

[@cantoniokaibil3386]

opportunistic people, came to EL salvador from Canada thinking they were to make it big with BTC. they are no longer living in El Salvador everything he's saying here all lies. backpackers

[@bolivianbillionaire1349]

one of your best ones.....i just stumbled upon it..... I did the same thing you did - except I exited New Zealand.......jack ardern completely destroyed my beautiful country..... got as far as Peru thus far...... will be in El Salvador next january.............chaotic international strife and possible travel restrictions not withstanding...... more power to Nayib Bukele....... i'd be there now if i could be.............seriously, who knows what will flare up in the middle east tomorrow...... ..............look forward to maybe bumping into you in a market someplace........... salud.......

[@twopeopleinparadise]

Best to you on your journey. Please let us know if we can be of any help.

[@makigor]

Great video, thank you for being brave and for the inspiration. Quick question: Hi, im Canadian, interesting moving to El Salvador one day...any suggestions how to choose a place /city to move in? Thank you.

[@twopeopleinparadise]

It's great that you're thinking of making the leap. Happy to help! To answer your question, it all depends on what your specific needs are, and how adaptable you are. If you want to retain continuity of all the creature comforts that came from Canada's past success, you'll want to be in San Salvador, specifically in the Santa Tecla area, or Las Luces, parts of Zaragoza and surrounding area. If you want a more of a beach lifestyle, you'll be looking around the Surf City 1 region to start. San Blas is a really nice area with modern homes. As you go west toward El Zonte and beyond, or east toward Costa Del Sol, modern amenities become further and farther between. For a more mountain lifestyle, you're looking at places like Tamanique, Comasagua, Santa Ana, and Berlín. Amenities in these places are similarly fewer than San Salvador. It can be challenging to get certain things, especially if you don't have a car (we don't). If you are more adaptable and less attached to Canada's modern amenities and services, all of El Salvador becomes an option for you. In this respect it becomes more about climate. The rule of thumb here is beach = hot, mountains = cool. It ultimately depends on what kind of lifestyle you want to pursue, and what value you want to bring to the local economies and communities. If you have the means to take an exploratory visit, that's the best way to get answers to those questions. Over and above all that, if you're serious about moving to El Salvador, now is the time to start learning Spanish. It has been much more difficult that we anticipated, and while we are making progress we wish we had started much sooner.

[@brendabeek4403]

Hello I was wondering if you had an email ? Or private way to message you ? I love the videos and I was wondering if I could touch base with you ? Thanks Brenda

[@gladys8012]

They are telling the tru about Canada.