Why We're in Peru - Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 19 авг 2024
- For those interested, this is part one of two about why we decided to move to Peru. The first part details our personal reasons for the move, and in the second part, we talk about our professional reasons.
This video warms my heart. I have lived in the USA few decades. I’m born Peruvian. I have been traveling quite frequently in the past three years with my fiancé. We have decided to move there. For me is returning home. For my fiancé, who is American and loves Peru, is a whole new experience. I’m emotional and overwhelmed with this change but watching your videos makes me feel things are possible and will work out. Thank you! And I’m so happy to hear your love and appreciation for Peru!
Aw, thank you, Vilma! We've been kind of on hold for making videos for a while, but if you or your fiancé can think of any topics you'd like to see a video on, please let us know! We'd like to get kicking again!
WELCOME TO PERU !! ,.,. We are glad to have you.
Thank you!
Peruvian here living in LA. You gave me hope to go back for retirement.
Aw, thanks so much, JCVR!
This one is the first of your videos I have come across here on November of 2019 - excellent! I was born in Peru. Love that you have chosen Arequipa. I always wondered why everyone just flocked to Lima. Love it but there are other big cities in the country. Look forward to seeing the rest of your vids.
Thanks so much for the nice comment! We love Arequipa & Lima (though Arequipa's small city vibe and weather really tip the scales in its favor)!
We're still uploading, but we're on a every other week schedule at this point. I hope you enjoy some of our other videos, and feel free to share with your friends and family. :)
welcome to Perú...guys.
Hey, thanks, Pepe Jose Ruiz! We're so happy to be here!
Thanks, PJR!!
When you get to be my age, you will stop worrying about the people you are talking to. You don’t have to be explaining yourselves to them. Just live, love, and the people who are important will not need all these explanations.
congratulations .. enjoy your time in Peru .... I ♥️ PERU
Thanks, Ivan! :)
wonderful video, made by a gorgeous couple, who have were pulled to Peru, to enhance their quality of life and togetherness. Thanks for sharing.
God bless you both
Where exactly are you in Peru? I’ve been watching videos from expats in different countries in South America, and yours is the best so far.
Wow, thanks David! We're in Arequipa, which is a lovely city. Check out some of our other videos if you'd like to see what our new city is like! :)
Clint and Lili, Peru has the world's record Guinness in food with over 520 traditional dishes. Number 2 is China with 440 dishes,number 3 is France with 340 dishes and so on.
The BEST thing to live in Peru is there is no IRS.
yea, we just go "please pay taxes"
Yea! We just say "please pay taxes"
I am glad I found you guys! You are awesome, keep coming these helpful videos please.
Thank you!!! We've been in a bit of an upload-slump lately (mostly COVID blues and being uninspired when trying to think of new videos). BUT, if you have recommendations, questions you'd like answered, or videos you'd like to see, please let us know! :)
Loved your video! I'm Peruvian living in NYC for 18 years, but i will retired for sure in Peru, ,
Thanks so much for the comment!!!
Where in Peru are you from, and where in Peru would you like to retire? :)
@@TheFandrichExpedition you're welcome! i'm from Lima, the traffic could be chaotic in Lima and kind expensive in many things ( "basic" like food & transportation are very cheap) Arequipa or Trujllo have a nice development infrastructure and more affordable, food also is cheaper , both cities have a great weather ..my apartment is in Surco , lima , not far away of Miraflores, ( the touristic area in Lima ) my mom have a house in Cajamarca, great place to get away of the noise lima, close to " banos del Inca".lovely place.... anyway, i would love to live between Lima, Caamarca and Mancora in the summer!
Peru is an amazing country! Love my country so much. I wish I can retire there on day.
As an American who has been living in Peru since 1980, the most important subject which you have not mentioned is how are you going to make a living in Peru? It's not Alice in Wonderland down here.
True enough (although, Clint eluded to it in Part 2). We've been meaning to make a video about that, but we just haven't gotten there yet.
Ryan, you better keep your mouth shut. Stop writing nonsense. I think you are not a foreigner, I think you are a Peruvian with a chavista ideology ( socialist,leftist, comunist,whatever,etc.). I say this to you because of the way you are commenting. You sound like a person from another world, I rather not say from a third world country but it makes me think that way and been said that, please don't comment nonsense.
@@fuerzacristal9797 Wait....why is he a socialist , leftist , communist ? becuase he said that its not so easy to make money in Peru... THIS IS VERY TRUE. Although Peru has a rising economy it is still very poor country in general. Money is more difficult to make in Peru without having contacts. Sounds like your spend too much time watching television lol! this person stop being so mean to people, what ryan said makes sense
I am glad you both give public opinions. I was there in Arequipa and have been many places to find my place in Peru to retired part-time.
.I am going down to search for some more places, I think I found it! but to buy or to rent. I will rent it first to make sure I will happy with it. I was born in Thailand and living in America since 1972, so now our Idiot president! I am leaving!!!!! cash my money and run to South America! Europe has been there an done that no thanks it is too expensive in Europe! I love green and jungle in Taropato, San Martin!
I couldn't agree more!
Our President is a complete moron and he's destroying whats left of American integrity worldwide. I think most smart Americans are packing up and running out of America before the TITANIC goes down completely! Im leaving too and have no reason to return. See you soon, ALOHA! 💕💗💕💗💕
Peru has the best cuisine in Latin America hands down.
I agree
Can you please discuss healthcare options for Americans thinking of moving to Peru. Right now I am getting pushed out of the US.
Hey Ram - that's a great idea! I'll add it to our list!
Wisconsin, very cool. Arequipa is such a nice place, I climbed Misti and Chachani. Beautiful area.
We agree with you! Arequipa is lovely. I wish (Lili here) that I could handle the altitude of hiking the beautiful volcanos, but my body hates it, even if I miss hiking. Clint, however, has done Misti twice and Picchu Picchu once!
@@TheFandrichExpedition nice! I love the Peruvian Andes! I can’t wait to get back. How is everything going with the pandemic?
@@AlaskaPirates - the pandemic is going.....slowly. Arequipa is having another surge of cases (I can only presume because of Christmas), but it's not nearly as bad as it was previously. But things are still operating at limited capacity, restrictions & curfew still in place, etc. But I think things are moving in the right direction!
@@TheFandrichExpedition excellent.... I don’t think anywhere on this planet could be as bad as the USA right now🤣😳🤦🏻♂️
It's interesting how North American's have to justify smart decisions so much. So you chose a lifestyle that prioritises family and community over being a slave to the capitalist system in the USA, why justify it? I am really happy for you guys. Australian who would love to do the same (however Peruvian wife may not agree).
Thanks for the comment, FlamencoOz...I know it felt silly to say all those things because, to us, it was like, "Of course we'd choose this!"
Sounds like you would love Communist Venezuela (poster child of Socialism). Let us know how that works out.
@@osopolar2022 That's such a silly statement. Clearly you are unable to articulate a legitimate argument so you choose reactionary one liners. Try again.
@@FlamencoOz I was just trying to help you find happiness and contentment in your life. Are you going to buy that ticket to paradise (Venezuela)?
@@osopolar2022 people don’t have a clue what is communism is till they don’t live in oppression ,they’re so stupid
I remember years ago in Lima when I met a woman who was trying to get a job as a registered nurse in intensive care. She was an American citizen and educated in the states. She couldn't find work. She left a high paying job in the States to come to Lima with her husband who was the direct decendant of Peru's most famous person, Admiral Grau. His last name was Grau. His wife, the nurse, told me he was a medical doctor, boarded in internal medicine and making peanuts, a far cry from his six figure income in the states. He was also an American educated. He came to Peru for historical and emotional reasons. She was fed up with the treatment her husband was getting and made up her mind they were leaving. Just a real life story about the reality here. Without a hell of a lot of determination and/or wealthy Peruvian connections, you are going south. Words of wisdom from a 38 year veteran in the trenches.
Thanks for the comment!! We've got a fair bit of determination, things are going quite well! Thanks!
ryan richards I'm a Peruvian raised in America and this comment really embarrases me.But from my understanding, Peru years ago is different from Peru today.Most of Peru was borderline dirt poor in the 70's 80's and 90's with a pretty high illiteracy rate mostly due to the instable politicial environment and corrupt politicians.Peru in the 2000's-2010's has improved significantly from those dark times.Some of the presdients have even been jailed or are awaiting process for their corruption.There's also been alot more freedom for foreign companies to invest.Peru tourism has also skyrocketed in recent years and has impacted the economy.The literacy rate has also improved significantly. I think this couple will have better luck but the heads up is very much appreciated for any American trying to live abroad.
@@kikeramirez3888 Absolutely! The social and economic indicators for this country since 1980 are truly impressive in even a global context.
Adult literacy was below 82% in 1981, now it's approaching 95%.
Infant mortality was just shy of 83 deaths per 100k live births, now it's not even 12.
Life expectancy in 1980 was 60 years, now it's above 75 years.
GDP in 1980 was around $18 billion, now it's above $210 billion (real dollars).
Arguably more importantly, GDP/cap in 1990 was just $1,200, now it's about $6,200.
By the UN's HDI, Peru is one of the fastest improving countries in Latin America and continuing to accelerate, ranking 89th in the world.
The overall poverty rate in 1980 was well above 60%, now it's below 25% and extreme poverty is at 3.8%.
Ryan Richards, simply put, the Peru that you describe in your comments on our channel just doesn't exist anymore.
@Pablo Yong Thanks for the comment! It's very exciting to see what the future may hold for Peru. It is up to all of us here to make that reality possible.
@@clintonfandrich619 I know its difficult to adapt to the rapid changing reality of a "true" developing country (by "true" i mean sustainable, low debt, low inflation, etc, for decades now) for example, in 2018, per cápita income reached 7100 USD (nominal) but the one that really matters is the PPP number, which is adjusted for the low local prices, and that comes up to 14k USD. And 5 years from now it will be 18k, so on and so forth, while in the past that growth would've been unsustainable due to bad government spending, massive debt (like Ecuador or Argentina) basically a mirage that will burst, the typical "Boom and Bust" cycle that we've managed to escape. With a good prospect of improving the economic, political and social reforms, its a painstaking process to build quality institutions, we've managed to do it for Macroeconomic stability, and are the most stable nation of Latin America in that regard, along with Chile, for almost 3 decades now. Much is left to do ofc.
Great video guys,very explicit,and thank you for the felling to my home country.
Lili- My dad sent me this link. He said wow, I see her grandmothers in her smile and expressions! So, your roots live through you even in Peru! Eve (Wetter) Foege
Thanks, Eve! I hope you enjoyed the video!
good luck in Peru.
Thanks!!
Clint and Lili, just remember PERU is the catalog of the world .it has over 80 climates and has all kinds of geography from around the world. PERU,it's like another planet with people from all over the world.
Thanks so much for the comment!
That's definitely a good point! Peru has so much to offer everyone! :) It's one of the reasons we love it.
Peru is also made of immigrants like USA. In the past, Peru had tremendous waves of immigrants from Asia and Africa because of a slavery period. Then, Europeans came during and after the Second World War as refugees. So I think we are pretty diverse, talking about ethnic background.
Hello! First of all, great video! I am Peruvian (from a Peruvian mom) but I was born and raised in thr Netherlands, however, I have travelled multiple times to Perú. Currently I am finishing my last year of uni, and thinking of doing my internship in Perú and possibly move there for a longer period. One of my fears is that (even though the majority of my family lives there) I won't have the same social life as I have here. Is it hard to get in touch with the people in Perú? Did it cost you a lot of time to get (quality) friends as you would in the US?
Hi Ines! Great question, and to be honest, it wasn't something that I thought that much about before moving.
Really, I think it depends on your interests and what you're into. I (this is Lili) am a bit of an introvert, so it's a bit of a struggle. That being said, because I'm an introvert, going out all the time with friends isn't a big part what I think is fun. I do love low-key things with a handful of friends, and it did take us a little while to get to the point where we felt like we had a friend-base.
Clint is much more extroverted than I am, and as such, having a group of friends is much more important for him. He, however, is very good at going to events and such where there would be people who share common interests. One of Clint's jobs does also help us with the Expat population (he teaches English part-time), so that has been a help as well.
I would say that if you plan on doing an internship that would be an amazing place to start to meet people. I would almost guarantee that those people have similar interests. The internet is also an amazing tool. Facebook is free for most mobile carriers in Peru, so everyone has it and there are a ton of groups that people utilize.
I'll pass this message on to Clint as well...he may have some more insight, but please do let us know if you have any more questions! We're always happy to help!
Thank you so much for this answer! It really has been a help! All the best!
Thanks, Ines. You, too! And good luck with your internship!
Hello, I am Peruvian, I born in Perú, and I live in Lima. The people of Peru are very friendly, very easy making friends, some Peruvians could be shy to begin a conversation with foreigners but, with other Peruvians, the people quickly start to talk. and it's very easily making friends. For me is easier to make friends in languages schools, maybe in cultural events, maybe make sports.
please do let me know if you have any more questions! I am always happy to help!
My native language is Spanish. Sorry, I am still learning English.
Hi David! Thanks so much for your nice comment, and you're right. Peruvians are so friendly! :)
I'm surprised it's no humidity, I thought it would be like FL, yea I'm really interested in moving there, housing is crazy cheap and I'm getting a lil lumpsome of money soon and at 20yrs old I'm truly debating on pulling the trigger between either Arizona in the states or Peru in whole new country.
Thanks for the comment! We are probably a bit biased, but we love Arequipa. It's beautiful (even if it is a little dry), but the weather is fantastic!
Talking to the neighbors, that one is funny, true. I am in Boston and if my neighbor is not latin, I don’t know them (With a couple people of exceptions maybe but even they are Europeans) I try though even if I am annoying to know my neighbors because if anything happen to me I want them to know about me.
So as you can see there are ulterior motives, is not just “this friendly cute little Peruvian”. 😏
Ok, we are very kind, all right?😜
I think it's great that you're talking to your neighbors in Boston! I think people need a little more interaction with the people around them! :)
Very good Information for US Citizens.
If a US Citizen is married to a Peruvian wife will the Inmigration process be less complicated?
Good question - yes! The process for someone marrying a Peruvian is MUCH easier!
The Fandrich Expedition thanks I will look into starting the process!👍
Nop m very easy ,
Hi guys , thanks for the video, I live in Canada ,we are thinking in moving to Arequipa,if you think you can help let us know cost of living and safety there.thanks.
Hey Migue R! Thanks for the comment. We actually just did a video about cost of living (ruclips.net/video/pIekZ3I0sZI/видео.html), but if you have any more questions after watching it, please let us know! We are more than happy to help.
As for safety, we live in Yanahuara, which is one of the nicest districts. That being said, we definitely feel safe in our apartment and walking around the area (day and night). Arequipa is, generally, a safe place. We love it here. Again, let us know if we can help with any more questions you have.
Hi , thanks for the reply, for some reason the video link you sent doesn't work.
Sorry about that - check out our channel. It's the most recent upload.
As an American who has been living and working in Peru since 1980, how do you intend to make a living here? You can't legally live or work here legally without having a resident visa. How are you going to get that? Unless you are self employed, you will never survive working for someone else. You will be fortunate to make $800 a month, if that. There is no safety net here. Eventually, most people come to their senses and leave. The best advice I can pass on to you dreamers is the same advice I was given 35 years ago by an American businessman, "run down to the airport, take the first plane out of the country, and never come back and that will be your best investment in Peru." If you come as a tourist or a lay-about-street-bum, you'll have a great time on vacation. The couple who made this video seem to be nice people living in dreamland. It would be great if they did a 5 year follow up.
did you ever make it? I live in Arequipa, you basically spend 18 soles ($5) daily for a good breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can get more expensive or cheaper meals if you want of course. Transportation costs $0.30 by bus to any part of the city; or $1.50 by taxi from the downtown to the closest districts. Renting a 2 rooms apartment in a decent zone is approximately $350. A large house in a nice zone costs around $250,000, and a flat around $100,000-120,000. Arequipa is a very safe city compared to Lima or to the northern cities, which are where most of the horrible news from Peru come from. It has around 1 million habitants, climate is dry and sunny 9 months of the year. Minimum wage is $275, proffesionals make way more money obviously. And we have this awesome inactive volcano next to us called Misti, which looks exactly as the Mount Fiji, but bigger.
I hope that helped you.
Are you guys back in the US, the land justice and love thi neighbor
Hey Ram Barlev - nope, we're still in AQP holding strong. I don't think I'd change being here, especially for this pandemic. We've been pretty lucky all in all. :) Hope you're doing well!
Man let her talk. He interrupted her every time she tried to say something.
The fandrich expedition, I suggest you to watch a Canadian RUclipsr who is living in peru. Her channel in RUclips is: Veronique Angers, the episode is: porque prefiero peru que Canada? I hope you enjoy watching this Canadian RUclipsr. American people are always welcome in Peru. American Immigration to Peru is over 140 years already.
Thanks for the recommendation! We'll check it out!
Hello Clint and Lili, do you know roughly what it costs to rent and how much the average wage is in Arequipa ? Kind Regards- Curious Aussie.
awwww...cute couple . thanks for raising the rent in arequipa...just kidding ...welcome to peru amigos
Sir, how can I migrate from Saudi Arabia to Peru. I'm having Pakistani Nationality. I also have my Family here. We both are working. I'm a veterinarian and my wife is teacher.
Is the work week there 48 hours? I've read that in a few places. Great video, btw, very informative
Thanks, David!
The standard work week is usually 40 hours-ish, but very often, people end up working longer.
Let us know if you have any other questions!!!
That’s an improvement for me. I work 60 at my current job in the USA.
What is that tattoo you have? - I tried to read it but seems like its something in sanskrit?
It is sanskrit - good eye! It (is supposed) to mean "Beautiful Mistake" to remind me that mistakes can turn into something beautiful if handled properly.
After visiting Peru I want to explore ways how to seek reperations from Spain on behalf of the Incas. I would seek the return all the riches that Spain melted and shiped away to Spain
Hey Ram! We were just talking about this with some friends that are visiting. They told us that England had given some of the things (gold, etc.) it had taken from some countries during colonization periods, and they were wondering if this had happened with Spain & Peru. Good idea!
What about the 4500 years of European culture, progress and civilisation the Spanish brought ? The Spanish empire was a generator empire, the British empire a predator one. They brought too many great things to mention. Nobody denies the violence of the conquest.
Neruda said : they take the gold away... They brought gold .. referring to the Spanish language.
80% of the gold stayed in America ( the continent in case you don't know ) and was spent in schools , universities, hospitals, streets , cities. I suppose YOU DON'T know the university of San Marcos in lima PERÚ was the first in the new world ( 1551 ).
My opinion as a Peruvian is all that is water under the bridge. Perú still a resource rich country. We have gold veins that no one is allowed to mine.
Income in Arequipa?
Hey Pedro! Are you asking if we have income or jobs in Arequipa?
Yea, what is the income and what do you do?
I don't follow your thinking. After cancer, you wanted to be closer to friends and family . . . so you moved to another continent.