Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador & My Experience With Bitcoin
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Traveling to Playa el Zonte, also known as Bitcoin Beach on the Pacific Ocean of El Salvador.
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Poor country does not always mean cheap! Angola and many other poor African countries are actually more expensive to travel than Switzerland and Iceland, a while ago Luanda, Angola was named the most expensive city in the world to travel to. El Salvador looks awesome! And actually not too expensive either.
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Thanks for the nice words to my country and that's what we're pushing for to create a better environment for tourism and every guest to come to El Salvador 🇸🇻
poor country may be in your had. Just becose they dont live a western life stile ...
Gabriel is an Ambassador of peace. Previously I thought El Salvador was a $%# but he shows life on the ground, so many good people trying to get by. Nice country really.
Have you been living under a rock for the past 2 years? It's all over the media
That's what we're pushing for to create a better environment for tourism and every guest to come to El Salvador 🇸🇻
A very interesting video. I enjoyed hearing your thoughts regarding Bitcoin. Must admit, I didn’t know too much about El Salvador, but your recent videos have taught me a thing or two about this very interesting country. Thank you.
You are a great travel ambasador around the world and El Salvador seems to bee a cool country ti visit in the future for me 😊
Increíble crazy expensive, definitely locals can't afford this only tourist or people with money
Gabe, if you want to be at a nice sandy beach, please go to la Costa del Sol! The beach is in La Paz Department. They have nicer hotels and better beaches. You'll like it over there for it's peace and quiet.
That's where all the Shinra employees go on vacation to take a break from Midgar. Everyone gets around by Segway, so it's a pretty crazy scene...
Those waves look fantastic for surfing! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Bitcoin on Bitcoin beach!
Buy just a small amount of BTC every month and forget about it.
Put it in a cold wallet, not in an exchange.
HI regards from Perth western Australia 🦘🇦🇺 I'm salvadoreno 🇸🇻💯🇸🇻🇸🇻 thanks for visiting our beautiful country have fun enjoy the food people etc 🇸🇻🇸🇻👍🙏
El zonte is crazy expensive that's where all the bitcoiners are.
Very nice Gabe. I never went north past El Tunco, I didnt have the time. I really liked the coast of El Salvador, I found it to be raw and untamed, which I like. Ill be in Cartagena on the 27TH, see you there ? lol
I'm totally bemused. Nov to April is apparently the tourist season and yet every beach is empty. I'm also wondering why accommodation is rather expensive considering the resorts look a little run down to say the least.
You need to go to El Tunco. "Bitcoin Beach" is an initiative to help the community using Bitcoin investment. El Tunco is the tourist beach where all the action is. All of the people who stay at the other beaches in the area go over to El Tunco, so the rooms in El Zonte will be full, but the beach will be empty.
Yes please go to La costa de el sol
A very interesting video. I enjoyed hearing your thoughts regarding Bitcoin. Must admit, I didn’t know too much about El Salvador, but your recent videos have taught me a thing or two about this very interesting country. Thank you.
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Beautiful footage and wise words about bitcoins. I did exactly the same. It's a rollercoaster you get f.. about it.
You should definitely buy some bitcoin and just forget about it for a while so the volatility doesn’t drive you crazy. It’s a must have for any portfolio these days.
Gabriel: If you don't invest in Bitcoin, then where do you put your savings? The Stock Money goes up and down just like Bitcoin. You are getting older and won't be able to travel the world forever. Your Social Security payment in retirement will be near zero because you don't work a regular job. What is your post-RUclips plan? This is an honest question. Please reply!
I'm curious too. But those are quite personal questions! My bet is that since he is ultimatley pro-bitcoin, he will eventually sell some of his fiat for btc and will benefit greatly in his golden years.
I’m sure someone already mentioned but that was not full fledged parachute it’s one of those small ones for wind surfing looks like… interesting video thx for sharing
Hello Gabriel awesome video brother love your update travels of bircoin and burgers at This impressive Beach El Salvador 🇸🇻 saludos Thanks 🙏✨
I really want to check out this place. Thank you
Go for it.
Do not wear sandals 😂😂😂😂
@GabrielTravelerVideos a country 600 miles east of north Carolina, called burmuda, looks pretty, you just don't hear much on it..
Mi casa es su casa, you're welcome to visit our country El Salvador 🇸🇻 in small land of territory you'll be able to get all you need, plus gorgeous beaches to visit and coconuts tree around 😊
@@oseasdiaz2691
MI CASA ES TU CASA
Esa es una frase 100% mexicana
Será que alguna vez las personas podran ser más originales?
Algo así cono:
En El Salvador Siempre hallarás Amigos
El Salvador Tiene Algo que te fascinara.
Those who win at bitcoin are able to just forget about it for about 4 years. It seems to have around a 4 year cycle.
"Being jerked around mentally" I think you hit the nail on the head there. I think the entire crypto thing was just people getting addicted to dopamine hits, just like in a casino basically. That is the subtle difference between "liking money" and getting addicted. Of course people first get in by the prospect of making a nice return of investment, but thats not why they keep doing it. Also thats why the whole thing took such a flight during the pandemic: Lots of people with disposable money and sitting bored at home. Id say steer well clear of all that. If you truly believe Bitcoin or Etherium or whatever is a great idea, just buy some and leave it be for later when you retire I suppose. If you are starting with the whole buying, selling, checking everything daily... well.. It probably means you need a more interesting job, a solid hobby or a nicer girlfriend, you know, things that actually affect your life in a positve way.
I noticed that comment too and found it interesting to think about. It makes me wonder about the idea of money as a store-of-value across different time periods. The volatility he comments on has to do with BTC's failure, so far, as a store-of-value for short-term time periods. This is stark contrast with its success, so far, as a store-of-value for long-term time periods.
I prefer sandy colored beaches but I guess their black sand is due to El Salvador having volcanoes. Black sand comes from eroded volcanic materials such as lava, basalt rocks and other dark-colored rocks and minerals. Black sand beaches are typically found near volcanic activity. Also, having to walk on those huge rocks to reach the beach and water/ sea would be a deterrent to most people. It looks like you could fall, especially if you are an old or older person than you Gabriel, and not as fit.
El Salvador is more and more making one think that it is the place to visit when one is feeling fed up with living at home.
Because one knows that home will be much more appreciated upon one’s return.
Having said that your vlogs are always thoroughly enjoyed and not to be missed.
Cheers 🍺🇦🇺
I've always dreamed about Australia since I was a kid and I finally made it there last November! I was there for the whole month. It was expensive! Especially the car hires and the transport fee from Brisbane to Melbourne which I didn't know about LOL... But now that I'm back home all I can think about is saving up more money and going back to Australia! My 3 year old nephew had his birthday at Australia Zoo! We really loved it! And we can't wait to go back! We especially loved our 13 days spent in Tassie! Incredible island!
@@Travelhiker520 Perth is my home and I have travelled and lived in many places in Australia.
You say it is expensive, compared to?, we are travelling across the Nullarbor plain as we speak towing my caravan. Return trip to Perth will be roughly 10K. Klm
Lots to see our 12th return trip.
Safe travels maybe see you in Oz one day.
Cheers🍺🇦🇺
@@keithfry4908That's cool! I'm also interested in traveling to Perth and seeing WA. I have a commercial drivers license. I'm starting to look into opportunities driving in Australia. I know that would be a great way for me to really see the country.
@@keithfry4908 That's cool, I'm also interested in seeing Perth and WA. I have a commercial drivers license and I'm already looking into driving opportunities in Australia. I know that would be a great way for me to see the Country.. Cheers! 🍺🇺🇲
Gabe congrats on 600k its going slowly but steady to that 1 million subs keep it going😁💪
Those cliffs look like they might be good for jumping 🤔🤙
Hi Gabe you are a man who likes music, but do you find it annoying when they always play music in restaurants? It drives me crazy listening to crap music while I eat.
It depends a lot on the music and how loud it is. If it's loud and crappy then yes, definitely annoying.
Everything berry good man, happy vacation
Still a beautiful country and people though
Bitcoin is the purest form of property rights, when properly self custodied.
Thanks for checking it out for us! A little bit underwhelmed to be honest
Nice enough, just missing all the paying customers.
Actually 1 bitcoin = $72,000 El Salvador.
Bitcoin is for millionaires, not for poor people, it is reality😜👍
It's sure to be an accurate stereotype as time goes on and those who have long-time horizons benefit from the technology.
Tipping isn’t mandatory in El Salvador according to the law! But businesses will always try to rip you off whenever possible! Just be tough and give whatever amount you want and if you want!
It soon will be when the yanks discover it and drive up the cost of living like they did globally
Yiu need to plan another trip to el Salvador to see more Maya archeological sites
Bitcoin best treated as long term savings. Trading is a difficult game. Buy and hold for many years.
It’s expensive with all the tourism but one thing to consider is, it’s a around Holy Week right now and people are on vacation and go on day trips so prices are a little more than usual.
My personal opinion is that El Salvador is a very good example of conversion from being a violent and insecure country to becoming a safe country with controlled crime. This thanks to the good management of the situation by its government.
As for Bitcoin, I don't see much future in it, since almost nobody in that small country use Bitcoins and very few businesses accept it
In terms of tourism, it is still 25 years away from being able to become a modest and interesting tourist destination. Right now it does not have the conditions at all. According to some international news, 99.9% of its tourism comes from Salvadorans who live in the USA and return to visit their family and friends.
Well, if in 25 years it might become a good touristy place, might as well invest there now, no? Then you can bank later
@@TheCudlitz No future for BITCOIN lol ya sure about that?
@@LibertarianRF Why are you tagging me?
@@TheCudlitz meant for above comment. My bad
Buy, dollar cost average, self custody, and hodl your Bitcoin ! 💪
Check back after 2030 if Bitcoin was worth all the hype. Remember to lick your ice cream 🍦 and take profits folks.
Bitcoin is the profit! Sell your fiat my brother.
I stayed at El Michanti last month!! One of only few places that had rooms on the weekend. Everything sells out on the weekends and get expensive fast.
Thanks for your information and it really looks so nice to go for a weekend do you know their weekday rates by chance?
@oseasdiaz2691 weekdays you can get rooms around $100. But on weekends expect double that amount if you are able to find availability. So book early if you are going on the weekends.
Don't worry about the price of Bitcoin. It is denominated in paper money. The goal is just to keep "stacking sats" / buying Bitcoin. Buy it when the price is down. Then you can just HODL (hold on to it) or sell it high and buy back when it is low. But it is easier to not care about the price, but DCA or buy the dips.
Those mojitos are looking really good....I'll have to try one soon!
i had places cost 120-240 usd in el salvador some of the good places don't have online booking
It was thought full for us. .. And thanks for telling us about bitcoin
Turns out I'll probably be in El Salvador via the southern land border with Guatemala in 2-3 days on the bicycle. Closest you and I have been at the same time ever haha that'd be surreal to video-bomb.
Peace
Very cool. Are you biking all the way to the bottom of S. America?
Go to El Zonte caves during low tide
Gabriel. Craig the wishes I was there guy here in UK. Watching this movie here the sun came out from the museum;)
Glad you managed to find the drinks you prefer with the booze in.
Great to see you traveling in-between other things (crown right!) Let's see you boogie boarding:) OK. See you.
Nice room.
That giant tree by the hotel looks cool.
You captured the moment @0:14 and I said: Yup, that's how I'd roll. Even THAT guy would probably tell me where to buy a mechanically sound bike. A cargo basket might be a negotiation - but not exactly required either.
Then, getting from town to town MIGHT be done on a bus - but really @0:44 you've shown another way to solve that problem.
There's a cheap long bus ride from Guate to Florence that'll take a few bikes - maybe you'd need a 12 ft cord to haul it to the roof - but it's nice enough to see the colorful macaw groups alongside the road. Tikal, of course, is highly recommended. A hammock might help - even those $3 macrame ones might do ( and be easy to carry ). A mosquito veil and a couple long sleeved garments might be a minimum though. 🌲😎🌲
and @ 0:22 we see his perverted fascination for school girls in a freeze frame. He's gone so far left field that some locals need to take him behind the hill and give him an education.
Nice one Gabriel. Well if you do ever get back into bitcoin, do plenty of research first and find trustworthy information sources especially on when to buy, where to buy, where to store it and how to keep your security tight! It's played a role in my retirement plan alongside stock investments. It would definitely be worth investing some of your income into low cost index funds on the stock market. The simplest way to prepare for retirement imo. NFA! 😅
Hi Gabriel, Nice to see a beach for a change those rocks are put there on purpose at least it seems that way. Could it be the rocks are a barrier from people coming onto the shore with long boats and no pier line? I bet most people don't realize how surfing is a big sport around the world just recently they held the World ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico where Brazil won the overall competition against the world the U.S. came in eighth place it's an interesting sport. El Salvador is getting a World Longboat Championship coming in April in El Sunzal and in May and the World Junior Surfing Championship La Bocana/ Sunzal.
It seems to me that those rocks have been there for a million years, but you could check with the Mayans, maybe they had a specific purpose for placing them on that beach ⛱️
Lol 😂😂😂😂😂
Did you see anybody use Bitcoin to buy items at shops? I heard that it was a flop because it took so long for transactions to clear....
No, haven't seen that. I haven't seen many people at all around here.
Sitting here in my basic hotel room in Pollock Pines California for $180 per night. Nice location in the Sierra Nevada foothills, but certainly not a beach resort. Still a bit of lingering snow. Lucky Gabriel 🙂
One of the reasons I don't travel much in the US, hotel prices are insane. The Sierras are beautiful at least, enjoy the mountains.
I'll be in El Salvador this Sunday 3/17 😊
I wonder why there is no tourists around this beach?
Hi Gabe! Great to see your Central American trips : )
You should head to Nicaragua next. Check out Managua, Granada, and the beaches
san juan del sur :) and ometerpe island
The beach reminded me of the one in Perissa on Santorini,also volcanic sand.Beautiful shots of greenery!
Such a cool video bro keep it up!!
I’ve got a question, do you film all your footage it one batch, and then edit it all in one batch afterwards? So like 4 weeks of just filming, and then you go somewhere and edit for 4 weeks. Or do you film and edit the same day and post it the following day?
I film and edit the footage the same day usually, or maybe the next day. So this video was filmed two days ago.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos ahh okay perfect!! Thank you for getting back to me, I really appreciate it!!
No problem. ✌
There 2 type of people in the world:
1) this guy - “I wouldn’t put my life savings into bitcoin”
2) me - my entire life savings is in bitcoin.
Good luck!
I think the Uber from Santa Anna was more expensive because the driver would return to the city alone, that's why.
Maybe, but I took an Uber today that was almost the same distance and time, from El Zonte to the airport and it was only $33.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Well, I think it's better than walking when it's very hot like you did today going to the beach.🤣👍
thank you for sharing your btc story
The cóctel de conchas (seafood cocktail dish) is good but if your stomach is not used to it might give you problems…
We use cocktail in English too for the same dish, seafood cocktail is a common dish, (hes American)
Not the same - the conchas are native to the region
Great video as usual gabe! What are the most expensive countries you have travelled too?
Iceland, Switzerland and the US.
Monaco Singapore Hong Kong
@@kippsguitar6539 Definitely spendy as well.
Bitcoin is volatile.. Natural gas is called the Widowmaker
Dude go to Argentina.
Nice, I got to see these beach places even though I didn't visit them myself when I was there :-)
Amazing Name Bitcoins! I wander this thing going to change the US Dollar Dominant? Time will tell!
Why are there no ads on these videos or any brand deals! Come on, get them in!
There should be ads sometimes, I'm making money from them. But I don't do brand deals.
Dear sir, "cocktail" is also a culinary name for mixed food in the English language and is widely used in western restaurants, I know you are American but come on you are here to educate people, nice videos
Great Aventure Vid! I haven't returned to my home country in 27 yrs. Hopefully this year I'll go!! It's probably better to rent a car though. Happy travels
Don’t know if you have mentioned it but Bitcoin is a rocket ship right now, en fuego, and while it might be great for El Salvador now, basing an economic model on a volatile currency is playing financial Russian roulette.
That's what I think too...not a fan of any of the crypto currency. Big risk with digital.....
That's what it would look like to someone that doesn't understand it.
It's why Bukele is way ahead of the curve. He gets it.
@@TimechainSolutions I hope that's true, I don't possess any particular knowledge of Bitcoin, but there is no denying the inherent volatilty carries risks.
@@Deadfoot-Dan Volatility only carries risk if you intend to hold it for a short period. If you intend to hold it for a short period then you don't understand what it is you own. Volatility in itself is an asset when used properly.
Bitcoin is a long term savings technology and the best money we have ever had because it is the only money that cannot be debased or manipulated by a central authority.
@@TimechainSolutions I can relate to the independence of Bitcoin, being free of governmental controls, I love the idea, but the world does not run on Bitcoin any more than it runs on electric vehicles. El Salvador is very unique in this regard, seperated from the financial herd.
Having followed Gabriel for more than a decade I have often wondered how such a well travelled fit and relatively young guy copes with the loneliness of his chosen profession...occasionally a gal pops up but invariably it is Gabriel Aleine....unless there's a hidden wild clubbing side that emerges after he posts his vids....I secretly hope so!!!
Can’t Stop this.
Cool stuff.
Buying and forgetting of an ‘asset’ is for GODs. 😂
It looks expensive and dull, great video though
Not to shabby ❤
Thanks for visiting mah man
El Salvador is way overpriced in the tourist traps.
One fine day aliens comes and enslaves the whole of man kind..
Then monitors the online internet activity to ensure that they have taken every last human as their slave..
Then there will be an upload by Gabriel..
Gabriel rocks
Aliens shocked ..
What discipline....once he starts a tour.. he never stops to upload almost each day..🎉
Bitcoin Traveler
Hey Gabe. Been watching your channel for about 5 years now but I've been involved with Bitcoin and working in the industry for over 7 years now. If you're ever curious about it or have any questions, hit me up and I'll help you or at least point you to some trustworthy sources of information 🤙
El Salvador is getting too expensive for what it actually offers
El Tunco was much nicer! 😊
But why is the sand on the beaches so dark ?
Pacific beach in central america is volcanic sand since it is on the ring of fire.
Interesting to see the beach there.
LOts of love from India Gabriel
Bitcoin Is volatile, but if you hold it as a long-term investment, that’s the best strategy. It will be much higher in 10 years. Not a good time to be buying it now. Look for another big crash to get in.
Enjoy, watching at Dublin airport, halfway through a 48 hours of hitch hiking across Ireland. Going to stealth sleep here tonight and start again in the morning 😮
Awesome man. Sounds like a super fun trip. Hopefully the weather cooperates, hitching in the rain is rough. Back in 1990 I hitchhiked from Belfast to Galway and then to Rosslare to catch the ferry to France.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos first day was ok but tomorrow may rain so I will follow the sun. Had to just remember the song lyrics., 😀
@@GabrielTravelerVideos made it to Donegal town by 11:30am on day 2. 🇮🇪
Awesome. 👍👊
You are not obligated to pay a tip. They scammed you. :( If they say it was to pay I will not give anything. Refering to the tip. 😉
It was automatically added onto the bill. I think that's the policy of many of the restaurants here, which is their right to do.
The cheapest is always the Website of the hotel and ask there spontaneously. With Expedia or booking because of the fee they always charge more. In the last month I have never paid the price as seen booking.
It's super variable. Sometimes I've called the front desk at a hotel to ask the price and it turned out I would get a better deal by booking online. But yeah it can be a good idea to try to book directly with the hotel. I don't do that often because one of the things I like about booking online is how quick and convenient it is, rather than having to make a phone call in a foreign country or try to find their direct website, etc.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I understand perfectly. It is more convenient than calling. However, I tell you the best. Use booking only for orientation and then ask a taxi driver to bring you to your favourite hotel. You will see. The price in 70 % is better.
Not far off from USA prices. Depending where you find yourself
you hold it forever!
Buy the dip and enjoy the waves!
They must have a big upperclass there
Hheeee, Gabriel you have really a private place, not many people for you to enjoy
And, Covina at Puro Surf hotel for lunch.$$$
COVANA
Not the best looking beach, doesn't look the safest for swimming. Looking forward to more of your great videos, always a joy to watch. Kind regards, Diarmuid
Go to Roatan! Best snorkeling beaches in Caribbean!
El Salvador looks interesting but its not somewhere I'd want to spend a couple of weeks but enjoying the videos😂