How We View the US After Living Abroad for 12 Years 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Most Americans find it hard to retire comfortably amid economy downtrend. Some have close to nothing going into retirement, my question is, will you pay off mortgage as a near-retiree, or spread money for cashflow, to afford lifestyle after retirement?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

Thanks for the insightful perspective 👍

A thoughtful and informative piece.. Thank you

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

this was a cool vid thanks

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

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!

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. :(

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

Thanks Great 👍 Video Guys

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

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...

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.

Excellent comments. Thanks.

I am, well my parents had me in Africa. Im 57..travelled the world - US, Europe, Asia and Africa. Asia & Africa is much more friendly, affordable and you have a better quality of life

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🙂

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.

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

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.

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."

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 ❤

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

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.

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.

RU-vid 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).

Excellent analysis!!🏆🙏😊

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 RU-vid 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.

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.

Very true perspective on many points.

wonderful video.you guys are so right about all of these subjects that you talk about..............

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.

As a person who grew up in the American education system and love the country, this was hard to watch. BUT! It’s all so very true. When I immigrated to Canada, I never went to the hospital whenever I was sick for fear of how much it would cost me. Then it wasn’t until a few years down later when my friend said it’s all free that I went and got a family doctor. I would work through my ailment, since yes…Americans take pride in work and being busy. Whenever I house sat for a friend in the suburbs, I’d look for points of entry because of fear of potential home invasion. It’s all habits I learned growing up in American society. We are indeed taught that America is the best. While deep down in my heart I still believe it…my brain knows it’s not and I know you’ve pointed out most of the flaws of American society. It does hurt, but the truth hurts.

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

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

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

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

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

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.. 😢

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.

Spot on! You’re so well informed.

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

After living abroad on and off, I decided not to return to the US. My home is now in France since 2013. Now, I live to work and not work to live, as I did in the US. I enjoy 4 months of paid vacation with shorter working hours, and the quality of life has definitely improved for me. France provides numerous social benefits that are unavailable in the US. Additionally, my diet is healthier, and I am more active due to pedestrian-friendly and walkable European cities. When I return to the US to visit family and friends, I always get travel insurance covering medical, accidents, and emergencies. It only costs me just over €100 for a 5-week stay.

I'm not American, but I have associated with enough Americans to know that something isn't quite right. I lived in Europe for about 12 years and both myself and an English friend of mine bought our own apartments. Our American friends lived in shared rooms with up to 7 in one apartment in order to afford the rent. Then we realised why, all of them had over $100,000 in student loans in the mid 1980s, which was more than I paid for my home. My education was totally free. Subsequently, I learned that 40 million Americans didn't have health care. That was twice the population of Australia at the time. Mind boggling figures! Recently, an American friend has decided to renounce her US citizenship. After 20 plus years married and living abroad she still keeps a US accountant and pays US State and Federal Taxes. This still blows my mind!!! So, I fully understand your choices and I hope you have a great life.

"The US is really good at advertising - they've convinced people it's a good place to live". This is really bang on.

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

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.

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.

I have been living in the Philippines for the last 6 years now. I'm 51 years old retired military and can live very comfortably here financially. You can visit the Philippines for 3 years using your passport then simply fly out and fly back in and restart your 3 years all over again. You can become a permanent resident here if you marry a Philippino or your ex military and atleast 50 years old. The Philippines is the only place that has a Social security office and VA Hospital for veterans in Manila

This is a very interesting video.

For the last 70 years living in the US I've not had a car, or a license, not a problem. And I've never feared being shot. In the US, you have a choice of where you want to live, a lot of these negatives can be avoided.

Awesome video! My Panamanian wife and I live in Tampa, FL. But we've traveled to Europe a few times and just love it! Being an instructional designer, I could live abroad easily. But my wife keeps changing her mind. I envy you guys.

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

Thank you!! You’re so right!!

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.