Why I Will Never Come Back to the United States 

I wanted to make a little correction! At 7:23, Jana says that "People outside sometimes think that Luxembourg is just all about BANKS." This is a reference to a criticism the country receives on how its economy is run. My goal here was to show that even a small country like Luxembourg, despite its size, has wonderful people and so much to offer culturally. What do you think? Have you ever been to Luxembourg before?

Couldn’t agree more. 32 years ago I met a woman while working in Stockholm that summer. The next year, I left Brooklyn to live in Sweden. The best decision that I ever made. After a good career in the Swedish Royal Opera, I collected my pension and now live in a small village outside of Palermo. No regrets. I’ll never return to the states. 😂

A similar story: I left the US in 1983 to study in Paris, after I graduated I got a job offer to work in Switzerland (1996). I thought that some European work experience would be good on my CV. In 1990 I decided to "return home" in the US: I already had a job in a large corporation lined up. I only stayed 6 months as I really hated the work environment and conditions. I almost felt like a foreigner in my own country and felt that I had little in common with my peers. I quickly decided to return to Switzerland and have been here ever since. I became a Swiss citizen in 2015 and renounced my US citizenship in 2016.

I'm with ya bro, I left the USA in 2004 and haven't returned. Not all who wander are lost.

I went to Spain as an 18 yr old and sobbed like a child when I had to board the plane to come back after just 3 weeks. It has been part of my soul since then.

I'm an African American that did grow up on two continents: North America and Europe. (Military Brat) I have a mom that was super protective and didn't like to travel and hoped that I wouldn't either. But I craved and wanted adventure, I spent time in libraries, reading Atlases, Geography Books and really pushed for foreign language classes throughout Middle and High School. I was grooming and preparing myself for world travel. In my Junior and Senior HS year, I wanted to go abroad with friends to Europe and South America, but my mother was fiercely against it. I was PISSED that I couldn't go and swore that I will go on my own when I leave home. I mastered speaking French, German, Spanish and Portuguese, getting myself ready for a big adventure. At 19, I got my passport on my own and went abroad. (Much to my mother's chagrin) Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, South America, Europe and Asia...Spent my 20s traveling around. I'm now 34, a skilled Sushi Chef (I do indeed speak Japanese) about to start my own business that will allow me to travel and make money doing what I love. I know what it's like when your World is instantly expanded and you are able to broaden your horizons and your question of "Home" is tested.

'In Search Of Where I Belong" so well said it's echoing in my head.

I can relate. Growing up in the USA, I never connected with the traditions: prom, football, xmas, Tday.... I left over 25 years ago. I've lived in 6 different countries. I have never looked back. I'll never return.

When I first traveled outside the country I knew immediately that I was not meant to grow old in the States. My soul literally needs to be else where. ❤️

"There are many ways to get an education and this is mine." -Nathaniel Drew (2021)

“To anyone who isn’t satisfied with the place they were born in.” Are you me?

Dude, as a Colombian myself, I truly appreciate you for sharing this amazing video with us. I was born and raised in Colombia, and I moved to the United States when I was 16. It was a total cultural shock for me, because I was not used to life the way it is here. Fast forward, when I was in my junior year (2018) my high school was shot up and 17 of my peers died, it was a tough event and a unforgettable experience; even though it was a traumatic experience, our Hispanic community and Brazilian community got together as one and we became friends with each other, and that was honestly the best thing it could’ve happened, because I was close to a culture completely different from the one I grew up to, and the one I was living in. I started to get close to my Brazilian peers and I started to feel I finally fit in a culture, I totally felt like I was Brazilian my whole life. It’s been 4 years since the shooting in my school, and i thank God something good came out of that horrible day, the day I realized my heart belonged to Brazil. I’ve met the best people in Brazil, I started feeling like truly myself there and I can’t wait until I move to the country I’m truly happy in🇧🇷❤️

I absolutely LOVED my time in Luxembourg. I took a year to leave the US and just enjoy Europe. Like you said, a few hours on the train, you’re in a whole other life and experience

It's the opposite for me. I grew up in East Asia, moved to Germany, traveled many European countries, and finally California. I feel they are just different. None of them is perfect. You have to know what you are looking for at that point of time. I am grateful I traveled a lot in Europe in my 20s. Work in the most innovative tech hub in California, and I certainly look forward to travel to South America. Like many of you, travel is a huge part of my life. I am an Earthian, the planet earth is my country. Peace.

*“You’ll watch an entire Netflix series even when the first episodes are slow just because someone told you that ‘it gets better’, but what if you looked at your goals like that and watched your life get better instead?”* Love from a small RU-vidr💙

I was born in the UK, came to the US as a baby, lived in the US for a total of 40 years before I left for Europe. Like you, I didn't feel like I belonged. I felt culturally different. I just couldn't relate. My heart was always in Europe. I left California in 2004 for Ireland, lived there for 4 years before I fell in love and moved to France, been here since. I don't ever want to leave.

I am from Europe and spent my life wishing I could move to the US. I finally moved this year having worked hard to get sponsored for a work visa. For me Europe was a place I needed to escape. Its interesting to see it from the other side.

the production quality only gets better, happy for you nathaniel

I left the US in July 2017 on a one way ticket to NZ, at age 65 after I retired. I had no idea how long I’d be gone. Ended up spending 15 months in NZ and the rest of the time in Australia, with hop outs of 2-3 weeks to Hawaii, Bali and Fiji. I’d intended to go on to Japan in the spring of 2020, and then on to Greece as the beginning of taking the train all around Europe on a Eurailpass. Then Covid hit, so I’ve been in Sydney since Febrile 2020. I like it here, have met people from all over the world-had roommates who were Chinese, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Indian, Italian, German, Brazilian (even a few Americans!), but still want to do Japan and Europe when things open up. People ask if I want to go back to the US. I lived there 65 years and traveled all over including 3 cross country drives, but I’m over it 😃. I’m having a wonderful time. Wish I’d done it when I was younger but always had commitments-family, school, jobs. Now I’m free as a bird!

I felt the same way, I lived overseas for many years. I learned different languages. Now I’m back in the USA , many years later my 21 year old daughter is following in my footsteps

I am blessed to be born and raised in Zimbabwe Africa. 🇿🇼 I tried living across our border while completing my education but my heart belongs to Zim and I went home as soon as I qualified. When I see people posting on their travels around this country, I feel so much pride. There is so much negative hype about my home country, but those who visit usually don't want to leave. My family are now on two continents but I have stayed.

Always had the “I don’t belong here” feeling in my home country and wound up literally in the opposite corner of the world. Thanks for the video, explains my feelings better than I ever could.

Your point that moving to a new country lets you "be who you want to be" me really resonated with me. I also left the USA a few years back, and I feel more free to be who I really am rather than follow some subtle (maybe imagined?) cultural pressure to be "American." Living in another country, people don't expect you to totally fit in 100%, so you can find this nice mix between different cultures that suites who you really are.

I relate completely. My family in the US moved around a lot due to my dad’s work. I got used to being the new kid in school, having different experiences from my peers, and a sense of being able to reinvent myself over and over. Now in my 70s, I have lived in 7 different countries, and I will probably move again. Looking forward to more and more adventures, learning another language and culture, maybe falling in love again. Bravo to you, Nat. Keep exploring. Never let yourself get complacent. And keep a good journal.

It is weird for me to say this as an American who grew up in the US but moved to Europe in 2008, but then moved back to the US last year (2022), I feel like moving back to the US was a huge mistake. When deciding with my family whether we should stay in France or move back to the US because of a job offer, I never wanted to go back to the US. But, because of the very limited choices that we had, we ended up moving to the US, and basically instantly regretting it. Hopefully God will allow us to move back to France soon. We miss Europe so much, especially France. The quality of life there is so much better than in the US.

I admire you for following your bliss and not letting fear of the unknown or unconventional deter you from exploring your passion and the world.

Dude!!! What the heck! How are these videos soooo good?! The amount of work you put into it is just mind blowing

“There are many ways to get an education, and this is mine” This made me tear up, I don’t know why, but you put it beautifully ❤️

I’m decades older than you, yet we’re so much alike. I found your video intriguing and revealing; it felt as though you were speaking from deep within my heart. I too am from the US, where I spent most of my life but I recently found my real home in Panama.🇵🇦

This is the exact reason why I love being an EU citizen. All the different cultures, styles and epic things you can do in this part of the world and its only a couple of hours away!

Beautiful vid my friend! Come to Australia when I'm down here please and thanks 🙏

I'm with you, I love Europe and its way of life. I was born and raised in California, and as diverse as it is, I think there is something very appealing about Europe. I think no matter where you go outside of the US or even the state you were born, you'll find it to be different and find something you like about it that you're not accustomed to, and what is different is what you fall in love with. Usually the last place I visit there is something I love about it. But what I think is different about Europe is how their cities and towns are built, not only in architecture, but how they are centered around community spaces and walkability, where you have the opportunity to interact more on a daily basis. Public transportation is better and not everyone is locked in their own cars trying to get where they need to go on their own. Also, their way of life is a lot more slower. They appreciate what their city and life has to offer and it's not all about hustle and work all the time. There is a greater work/life balance for sure. The culture is based around community and family and that is something that is quite appealing when it spills into your daily life. I have family in Spain and have seen it firsthand. You're still young and discovering these things, but when you get older like me, I'm now 53, you'll see that you can find those things wherever you live, even in the US. It's a matter of perspective and appreciating what's in front of you. I struggle with that sometimes but Europe is always my barometer for my perspective on my way of life.

It is so worthwhile to learn about other cultures and other peoples perspectives. Just remember that the U.S. is not a monolith (no country, or people are) I wish some of the people who are travelers would also take that same care and interest they have in other countries and people and apply it to the United States. We are more than “just dumb Americans” and we are definitely more than NYC and LA. Our history may not be as long as others but it is certainly rich and diverse and worth learning about. Sincerely, someone from a “flyover town”

"Never" is a strong word. I lived abroad for more than 10 years, in Europe and Costa Rica and other places, after a while, you realize that every country, every place, has problems, whether is the lack of space, cost of living, family thousands of miles away, not getting by the way locals do, etc. The grass is green where you water it, not on the other side. I lived like a nomad and had wonderful experiences but there's something to be said about responsibility, time loss, routine, etc. There's also a deep-rooted running away from stuff in the name of travel and adventure and that always bites you in the end. We all pay a price at the end. Nothing is truly free. Cheers!

I connect more to "places" than people. I find it so easy to fall in love with geological areas, new towns , high mtns, winding roads etc.

I've only been to Europe once during high school and it was amazing. Your videos make me want to go back soon.

I know this was a long time ago but I’m just now watching and am literally crying, ive watched your videos occasionally and you just are good and inspiration. Thank you for everything you do

I'm leaving Canada to move to Italy in a couple of days and I'm nervous but so so excited to discover more of the world. I want to rediscover the country of my grandparents.

Your France is my Italy. The first time I set foot there 10 years ago I realized just how much I've never felt at home in the US. By no means is Italy a perfect country.. but I just feel different, more content, more fulfilled whenever I'm there. I'm working on getting my passport now (e so già parlare la lingua) and the moment I have it I will never live in the US again. BTW I've never watched a Super Bowl final either, I genuinely thought I might've been the only one 😅

A kindred soul! Lived in the middle of the US all my life but have never felt home here. Europe felt like home the second I arrived for a trip years ago. Just wish I’d made the move like you did! You inspire me! ❤️👏🏼

I have to agree! As an American i never felt as culturally American as everyone else. Theres this quantity over quality minded set in American culture. Especially the way Americans consume a lot of media, celebrity obsessed and material stuff. I love the simplicity of European culture. everything is like an art adventure, the architecture looks like a work of art, the low key life, simple living, natural living, minimalistic conscious , quality food without expensive prices, urban development spaces that have these beautiful hidden green spaces, old colonial style buildings mixed with modernism, lots of hidden gems! You can tell the culture of the people in Europe isn’t as over-indulgent in social media, food and material possessions the way Americans are, with a few exceptions. You see there’s a culture of living in the moment, having a small community, and appreciating the little things in life. I appreciate Americans for being go getters when it comes to money, but the ‘make your life about money’ seeking culture in America isn’t for me, the stress and not being able to live in the moment isn’t for me. Different strokes for different folks.

I moved to usa 2 years ago from the country called Kazakhstan. I definitely changed my opinion a bit, but this country is going to open me the doors to explore other continents and countries more easy. Something that my birth country couldn't provide:( it's interesting how everyone has their own completely individual path. Sometimes, you just forget that part

I’m at the airport as we speak. Love your content homie

I've been enjoying your videos for 3 years and think it's great you have such an explorative attitude with a deep experience of your journey. I enjoy tagging along LOL. I knew nothing about Luxembourg and I'm intrigued by it now.

you come across as happy, excited and content. more power to you!!

The privilege of being able to travel with a certain passport with no visa to almost all countries in the world cannot be ignored here. Nathaniel and many others can do that because they have very powerful passports to begin with. His US passport currently ranked no. 6 in Henley Passport Ranking, affording him 186 visa-free destinations. Comparatively, for instance, Indonesian passport ranks 73rd with 71 visa-free destinations, and Vietnam passport ranks 90th with only 54 free-visa destinations. Meanwhile, a US passport holder can travel visa-free to Indonesia and the reverse is not true: this is the unfair world that we live in where poorer countries are not being given the equal right to travel. For Indonesians and Vietnamese, to travel to any European countries would require them to apply visa with very stringent document requirements. Applying a US visa for instance is also expensive for many in these countries, and the chance of you getting rejected is very likely, and they won't return the application fee either. So while I am happy that he can live the way he wants, many people don't travel as often not because they don't want to, but they simply can't logistically speaking.

What’s worse than feeling homesick when you travel to a place different then your own country ? Feeling homesick for the country you just returned from in your OWN country … Cheers to all the brave travelers out there who chose to step out of their comfort zone and go explore the world ..! 👏👏

I left Brazil for good in 2002 and I’ve been living in the USA ever since . I still find Brazil a beautiful place but not for me . I appreciate who I am due to Brazil but I’m quite happy being a Brazilian- American . I almost moved to London and I find London quite unique . The world is unique . I make Austin Texas unique for me .

I REALLY want to do this when I grow up. Digital nomad seems like the dream job. Love your short films!

I’ve never been very patriotic. Believing that your country is the best even makes me cringe a little, because to me it shows a lack of humility and openness. I always travel whenever I get the chance to. I’m glad you found a place to call home in Paris! Wishing you all the best!

Approaching 4 years in Costa Rica. A lot of what you said resonates with me. It sounds like you've found your place :)

Excellent video.. you and your parents have opened your boundaries. Good for all of you👏👏

Watching Nathaniel's videos always feels like I have an older brother who cares about me dearly. Thank you for giving me that feeling through your craft.

Don't understand why people from the US make such a big deal to emigrate, you don't have to stay in the place where you were born, there's a big world you're missing out, the US is not the only country in the world, you can be happier and found better opportunities in other countries beside the US

Nathaniel, you have such a strong sense of inquiry. There are just so many interesting places and cultures all around the world and you are finding some of them. That’s a wonderful thing.

What you are is wide open and your manner is so infectious. Keep doing what your doing your definitely on the right track . 👍👍👍

3 reasons (recap): 1) I never felt culturally "American" 2) The freedom to be whoever I want to be 3) There's still so much world to see

I'm German and used to live in the U.S. for several years. I've also traveled the world, including some exotic places like Antarctica and Papua New Guinea. I appreciate all different cultures, but I do love being close to so many others here in Germany. Culture doesn't equal politics. I've always loved your videos and your positive and life-hungry attitude. If you ever need a guide in Southern Germany, I'd love to show you around some beautiful places. I'm also a full-time RU-vidr and so thankful for the freedom it gives me.

Nathaniel, I'm incredibly happy that I found your RU-vid channel, it's been nothing short of inspiring. I'm currently in the early stages of planning my exit from the U.S. and you make it all feel very possible when my doubts start to invade, thank you.

Thank you for sharing!! Your story is beautiful

You inspired me to live outside of my comfort zone, and I moved from America to Switzerland for university. It’s only been a couple of months, and I feel so much better here than I did at home

"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions". Love watching your growth Nathaniel

There is beauty everywhere we live and nice souls wherever we are . We just need to be open to it. If everyone ran away from one place - the place becomes empty - thank God we all have different tastes and likes ! The world is but One Country, and MANKIND its citizens. Let us be UNITED in our diversity ! “ WE ARE ONE ! Flowers of one garden , leaves of one tree..,” Bahá’u’llah I have lived in Europe half of my life and in USA the second part . No matter where we live - we are always interconnected - our purpose here is to serve the humanity in whatever capacity we can .

Good for you, Nathaniel. This is inspiring. Keep expanding your bubble until it takes in the whole world! You go, guy!

I can so relate. I grew up in southern California and always felt like an alien. I moved progressively more north, eventually to Portland, but though the fit was better, and would appear on the surface to match, something deeper didn't click. So when my wife and I got the sense in late 2015 that we should move to the EU in Spring 2017 (thanks Mom for the dual citizenship option!) We followed that hunch, moving to the Netherlands with our son, where in so many ways we feel such ease, relief, and a better fit.

I'm from the US myself living in Germany. After my service with the US army, I ended up staying here and making it my new home since 2011....I think and feel exactly like you do, as to living outside of the US and making Europe my home. Thanks for expressing exactly how I been feeling all these years because, I have always found hard on how to properly put it together in way that makes sence.

Right on Nathaniel, very inspiring. Thank you!

All I can say is that I feel SO proud of you. A special video, a grateful 😇 viewer.

I left Venezuela 7 years ago and I'm ok with dying and never coming back to that place.

I love this mind set! I've never fit in here in the states. I married a French guy I met in Connecticut back in my 20s. He was more American than I and he hoped to achieve "the American Dream" and I longed to move to Paris. We eventually did move to France but back to the region he was from the Haut Savoir. I came alive even at the airport in Geneva. It was beautiful and everything was fascinating to me. I've never felt so alive. Living in different areas of the region that is so beautiful and finally moving above the fog line to his ancestral home in Chamonix was amazing. I loved the culture, the rhythm of life and mentality of the French people, the food and wine, conversation and the depth of reflection so many possess. I never wanted to move back to the states. Circumstances happened to forced me back and now I've been on the opposite coast in California for 2 decades missing like crazy the way of life I once knew. I'm 65 and with Covid craziness across the world I wonder if I'll ever get back to living my dream of life in France. You've boosted my hope monitor though and I thank you for that! Your videos are really wonderful😘

I understand you, I was born in Sri Lanka, moved to Australia when I was 3, my dad worked for the French bank and I would constantly read about French history. I finished fashion school after 3 years and moved to France, I had an address to go to but no job, I had 5 years of school french and understood it on paper but was too scared to speak it..... I had saved money working part-time but that money ran out... I cleaned apartments, was a proctor for international exams.... whatever it took. I made my way, found a job in couture as a designer, and lived in France for 10 years visited many countries by train, and love European culture... I now live in New York and have lived here for 20 years...and am contemplating my next leap of faith.... life is a journey of constant encounters and offers that may or may not move you to make a change if you are willing to take on the challenge.

I think many of the points Drew makes is true for anyone who has left the country they grew up in. Perspective is everything. And that’s why travel is the best education you can get. It opens your eyes to new ways of living, new realities. Having just moved to the USA from South Africa, I completely relate to what Drew has described, and yet my feeling of freedom and appreciation of beautiful surroundings is all in relation to the USA. So it seems less about the actual country and more about your own frame of reference and experience. Another beautifully told story.

I think this video is beautiful and I want to add when he’s talking about American culture that’s white wealthy American culture that he’s describing. There’s communities throughout the US that have historical, unique, and intimate cultures and communities. I want to add this because I know not everyone can leave, if they don’t have documentation to get on a plane, the funds, the language ability, they can’t leave family, also a US passport gives you access to a lot more places, etc. I just believe for people who have a slim chance of leaving that there’s places to explore in the US too, I know my mind always goes to New Orleans (and the communities around it) in Louisiana, that’s a different world than the surrounding cities and states. I know throughout the world there’s people who might not be able to leave, so I want to say there’s usually space to explore the countries we are currently in!

I moved to Saarbrücken in Germany, literally yesterday. It's right on the French border, and very close to Luxembourg. Your videos are one of the reasons I'm choosing to explore the world. Much love 🇬🇧🇩🇪

I never went to prom, no after school games, never watched football/baseball and never go clubbing. Traveling is my super bowl. I’m 24 and I’ve been to 20 countries in 4 continents and this is only the beginning. Get up and go!

Totally feel you on this... Today is my two-year anniversary in Tokyo. Can't even fathom going back.

My entire family was born in southern Greece and one day I would love to live there for 6 months (at least) because when I visited there I felt so connected to the people, food, language and everything about it.. it’s a great place ✨

We moved to a medieval Norman-Era village in Campania, Italy. We left 'crazy' and arrived in calmness. Thanks for your videos & good luck.

This is so accurate. I feel like I don't belong to my home country, since I realised it's hard to connect with people here, besides the fact that people are very nice here in Colombia. I would really love the idea of going abroad and explore more things I could get a deeper connection with. Can't wait to do the adventure✨

My first trip to Thailand was like that....a trip to Mars! Travel exposes possibility, I'm glad you have found your joy.

I lived as an expat for a few years and it was a truly enriching experience that changed my life for the better in so many ways. There were even a few times I considered staying there permanently. However, there have also been times when I have been astonished by how vast and beautiful and truly diverse (in people, landscape, etc.) the US is. When I returned from being abroad, I went on a road trip and saw places and different lifestyles and cultures even here in the US that I’d never encountered before and it shifted my perspective further. Definitely not saying that the US is the best, far from it, but there is also something that I missed when I lived abroad that I can’t pinpoint. It’s almost like when you’re outside of the US (and your home country in general) you have a sense of objectivity about your country, but when you’re stateside, you can appreciate the nuances more than you did before. Anyway, I think it’s awesome that you are exploring the world and sharing your experiences! Everyone should have the opportunity to travel and broaden their horizons.

We couldn't agree more! Let the possibilities and curiosities of life guide your journey.

Spain was my first destination abroad as an exchange student in high school! Loved Spain so much. And after that, I was hooked on travels throughout my 20's.

It must be so awesome to find the place you feel you belong. I’m a woman in my 50s from east coast US. I have never been in a place I felt I really fit in. I have a family member who left the States and now lives in France as well. She, also, does not want to return to the US. I have always longed to travel to other countries.

I grew in London. French was language we spoke at home. My lineage is mixed asf. Coming from a family of polyglots and "nomads", I felt deep within my soul that London was just the beginning for me! I still don't feel ready to find my "forever home"- but not all who wander are lost.

Thanks for the smiles.

I have really enjoyed reading the conversation Gain started. Thanks y'all. From NZ . I too am looking for my forever home.

I moved out of Greece two years ago, I’m not sure where I will end up to, may even go back, but for now, I want to live in as many places as I can, explore and see what I like. It is I guess sad in a way to not like your country especially when looking at all your friends which are passionate about their home country, I personally feel sometimes that I don’t belong anywhere. These kind of videos though really do make me come to terms with it. Thank you!

*"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."* The chances of you seeing this comment is pretty low, but if you did, *I hope you have an amazing day.* 🖤

Hi I've just found your video. My life is pretty similar to yours. I'm Japanese, but never had felt connected with my people and with my culture, and one day I left for abroad. I was in Thailand at first and then to Turky, and ended up in the Netherlands. It's been 17 years since I live in this country and I LOVE it. It's just wonderful being surrounded by super sweet Dutch and many other Europeans. I can't imagine myself not living in the Netherlands.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love what you have done, what you are doing and what you intend to do with your life. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

I've also left my country of birth (never to return): Finland. Not because Finland is not great, in fact, it is, objectively. It just doesn't excite me enough, and I would feel like I was wasting my life if I stayed there any longer as I've already experienced it. I want to experience as much of what the world has to offer as possible. I relate to you so much!

A lot of people are afraid of leaving their perceived comfort zones. I admire you for taking the challenge and growing your life experience in a positive way even with the occasional hurdles.

I love at the end where you state something along the lines of people looking down upon these decisions and that there are many ways to get an education. With the paradigm shift and the internet, getting a formal education is going to be obsolete soon which is what many Americans do not realize. And when their standard of “go to college” doesn’t do anything for them anymore they will be shocked they have believed in this the whole time. I have had so many people in US look down on me for not having a bachelors degree, however, I have so much knowledge and wisdom from traveling and following my heart/spiritual journey…thank you for sharing your experience Nathaniel!

thank you Nathanlie for sharing with us this beautiful country ❤🇲🇦

You are more articulate than probably 80% of all the people who went to College or University. I love how you organize your content.

You’re a kin spirit. Born and raised in the US, never felt American either. Funny thing is I always felt like an outsider. I just wished I had the courage (and the finances) to make the leap like you did. So much of this world I would like to experience! Kudos to you.

WOW! Ssoooooooo refreshing to hear a young person who broke from the American Dream (Illusion) and went out explore and discover the World. His openness to possibilities, opportunities, new experiences and languages is REAL education! I’m 65 and have traveled with the same level of wonder and amazement, only to return to my own “bubble” in NYC wondering why most Americans are not open to the wonders of the World. I can’t wait to watch more of your videos! Thank you for sharing your experiences, and openness to a whole new reality. BTW, like you, I never (since I was 8-10 years old) identified with the American traditions - dating, prom, marriage, etc. All those things only keep you tied or chained to a very oppressive and depressive illusion. Congratulations on choosing to “live” everyday! Keep exploring and enjoy your life everyday!

Trying to build up willpower to explore the world. Had this desire since I was 5 but stuck paying bills/debt. Your channel helps encourage me to do so.

Whaaa the editing on this Nathaniel - unreal!!