The fact that this a real question, a legitimate question, shows that we (the viewers and others) are not just a bunch of bored YT surfers in Des Moines. The fact that Ticas and expats, for example, are really just now coming out of the cocoon and lamenting CR's slow demise, is an example of a complacent 'audience', if you will. There is so much information out there on everything, and getting accurate info is very hard. With that in mind, this channel has been one of the most informative I have every regularly watched (+/- 2 years now, I think...). I don't think Nicaragua will ever occupy the magical place in Expat-landia that richer nations have. Me personally? I think that is a good thing. I don't want to live in a Nicaragua morphed into an expat-centric place. I want to live in Nicaragua as it is, not as some millionaire in Happy Valley Estates in some pretentious enclave wishes it to be. Scott, keep doing what you do and keep looking forward. I am here for the long haul as are many others.
Yes, even beyond natural limits and such, the non-stop anti-Nicaraguan news cycle from abroad keeps potential tourism to a much lower level than in other countries.
My wife and friends are currently in Nicaragua. We’ve been to Managua, Masaya, Esteli and Jinotega. Heading to Granada, Ometepe and SJDS next. Wonderful country and people are great.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog I'm going on a tour with ECI resorts, I'm interested in the Gran Pacifica, but I'm wide open about Nicaragua!! I need to feel what it's like! EXCITED!!😀
I think most RUclipsrs are too positive. You do have some honesty … and I like that you respect what Nicaragua has been through (the interventions, etc) whenever you mention development.
No worry most will continue to go to SJDS. As long as the immigrants don’t end up in my back yard I will be happy. I’m happy the way things are, not sure if my neighbours are happy that I am muddying up the neighborhood. Scott just wondering if you are a big fan of Juan Caldera?
Scott thank you so much for your channel as i've recently discovered it !! I have a question about residency there? When first staying in Nicaragua as a tourist (90 day visa) once i apply for recidency do i still have to leave the country every 90 days or will they allow me to stay past that time-line while my application is being processed ?
So two things. The first is that the 90 days can be 180. 90 is the time given at the border, but that can be extended in country to a total of 180 days. So the absolutely necessary border runs are only twice a year, not four times. But some people just do them four times and don't bother with extensions. Whatever works for you. Second, yes, Once you are in process on your residency, you generally can do border runs indefinitely after that point until you are approved (or denied, I guess.) While in process with your residency, you put that on your extension paperwork (renewing while awaiting residency) and that makes it easy. They expect border runs to go on while you do that. So it doesn't eliminate the border runs, but does make them easy to do while the process is ongoing.
That's awesome, thank you. In a couple hours we'll be kicking off our weekly live stream. Great place to come hang out, ask questions, get to know some regulars, etc.
In Nicaragua? There is a form, but I don't know of anyone having used it in years. No one remembers it and I don't thinik that the system for filing still exists either. So essentially, no.
I’m pretty confident that if a bunch of gringos start getting swept up by the gov for doing stupid stuff and they start citing your show: You’d have a visit by the gov about your content.
Problems with tourist is a Barcelona, Spain problem. My daughter went there for an internship and saw in English anti-tourist slogans. I don't know why they were in English, as tourist can come from all over the world.
Two main reasons: In Spain the VAST majority of tourists are British and English is the lingua franca of Europe (and the primary in the world.) Barcelona's own tongue is insanely uncommon (you CAN learn it on DuoLingo, but not from English) and so what other language would go on signage other than the language of nearly all the tourists and the intermediary language of the place where they are? It's the only language that would make sense.
In your last video you knew the law in Spain was extra bad for smaller businesses. The country suffers from tourism, but it gets rougher for all of us and they take away many peoples living. I don't think they want the peoples benefit, for different reasons. Could be a pretext. I'm sure they could regulate tourism in favour of their people.
If a significant number of Americans suddenly decided that Nicaragua was the "it" place instead of say Costa Rica, the US government would quickly ramp up their propaganda machine to put a stop to that. They don't want big tourism to countries that are opposed to the US, so they make sure to paint those countries like Cuba, Venezuela, etc in a very negative light, while over exaggerating the benefits of visiting their allies in the area, like Costa Rica and Panama. That's part of why when you search for great places to visit or move to, the places that are touted are those that are aligned with the US
I honestly think that it is less because Nicaragua stands up to American imperialism, although obviously anyone that doesn't let the US push them around puts a bee in American's bonnet. But in reality, I think it is that Nicaragua does the opposite of everything that American does... low taxes, universal healthcare, invests in infrastructure, doesn't wage foreign wars, etc. And shows that even when they have the US doing all that it can to squash them financially, and even though they have to spend heavily on defense (against the US) to stay free which Costa Rica doesn't have to do, that they are able to provide better for their citizens on less revenue when the US claims that those things are impossible even with America's tax revenue! Nicaragua's success proves America is corrupt and that the government is stealing from the people. The US fears not that Nicaragua and the US aren't friendly, they fear exposure.
![8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/cbGMngGx2xk/mqdefault.jpg)
The fact that this a real question, a legitimate question, shows that we (the viewers and others) are not just a bunch of bored YT surfers in Des Moines. The fact that Ticas and expats, for example, are really just now coming out of the cocoon and lamenting CR's slow demise, is an example of a complacent 'audience', if you will. There is so much information out there on everything, and getting accurate info is very hard.
With that in mind, this channel has been one of the most informative I have every regularly watched (+/- 2 years now, I think...). I don't think Nicaragua will ever occupy the magical place in Expat-landia that richer nations have. Me personally? I think that is a good thing. I don't want to live in a Nicaragua morphed into an expat-centric place. I want to live in Nicaragua as it is, not as some millionaire in Happy Valley Estates in some pretentious enclave wishes it to be. Scott, keep doing what you do and keep looking forward. I am here for the long haul as are many others.
You do a great job...always finding different angles. I've been retired here for 20 years and still learn from you. Thanks
wow, thank you!
Your show is great but I don't think over tourism will be an issue. Nicaragua is different. Its takes a certain valor to come
Yes, even beyond natural limits and such, the non-stop anti-Nicaraguan news cycle from abroad keeps potential tourism to a much lower level than in other countries.
And thanks :)
Fantastic video SAM! Always helping clarify complicated issues for us! 🎉
My wife and friends are currently in Nicaragua. We’ve been to Managua, Masaya, Esteli and Jinotega. Heading to Granada, Ometepe and SJDS next. Wonderful country and people are great.
**waves** hey guys! What, no Leon?
I'm on my way to Nicaragua in October!! Just a 6 day tour for now. I'm excited!!
Awesome, hopefully we see you here! WHere do you plan to go?
Live stream in ~4 hours, great time to jump on and ask questions, by th eway ;)
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog I'm going on a tour with ECI resorts, I'm interested in the Gran Pacifica, but I'm wide open about Nicaragua!! I need to feel what it's like! EXCITED!!😀
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog I'll be there!
I think most RUclipsrs are too positive. You do have some honesty … and I like that you respect what Nicaragua has been through (the interventions, etc) whenever you mention development.
I like to squeeze in a little honesty here and there when no one is looking ;)
Thanks for starting this important conversation!
Don't second guess yourself, you've done a good job informing the uninformed. Keep up the good work.
No worry most will continue to go to SJDS. As long as the immigrants don’t end up in my back yard I will be happy. I’m happy the way things are, not sure if my neighbours are happy that I am muddying up the neighborhood. Scott just wondering if you are a big fan of Juan Caldera?
Scott thank you so much for your channel as i've recently discovered it !!
I have a question about residency there? When first staying in Nicaragua as a tourist (90 day visa) once i apply for recidency do i still have to leave the country every 90 days or will they allow me to stay past that time-line while my application is being processed ?
So two things. The first is that the 90 days can be 180. 90 is the time given at the border, but that can be extended in country to a total of 180 days. So the absolutely necessary border runs are only twice a year, not four times. But some people just do them four times and don't bother with extensions. Whatever works for you.
Second, yes, Once you are in process on your residency, you generally can do border runs indefinitely after that point until you are approved (or denied, I guess.) While in process with your residency, you put that on your extension paperwork (renewing while awaiting residency) and that makes it easy. They expect border runs to go on while you do that.
So it doesn't eliminate the border runs, but does make them easy to do while the process is ongoing.
And thanks, welcome to our little community!
Must leave
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog O.k. thank you so much for your answer !! I just subscibed and will be telling others about it !! Keep up the great work !!
That's awesome, thank you. In a couple hours we'll be kicking off our weekly live stream. Great place to come hang out, ask questions, get to know some regulars, etc.
Hi Scott
Is there still an entry form that’s gotta be filled out online before entering?
Looking forward to the live show tonight.
In Nicaragua? There is a form, but I don't know of anyone having used it in years. No one remembers it and I don't thinik that the system for filing still exists either. So essentially, no.
You get the customs form on the plane.
@chrisfry9584 Bring a pen to fill out the form. There is always a shortage on the plane.
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I’m pretty confident that if a bunch of gringos start getting swept up by the gov for doing stupid stuff and they start citing your show:
You’d have a visit by the gov about your content.
jajaja
You should do that. I guarantee that I would hear about it, lol.
😂😂@@HoppingAbout
Problems with tourist is a Barcelona, Spain problem. My daughter went there for an internship and saw in English anti-tourist slogans. I don't know why they were in English, as tourist can come from all over the world.
Two main reasons: In Spain the VAST majority of tourists are British and English is the lingua franca of Europe (and the primary in the world.) Barcelona's own tongue is insanely uncommon (you CAN learn it on DuoLingo, but not from English) and so what other language would go on signage other than the language of nearly all the tourists and the intermediary language of the place where they are? It's the only language that would make sense.
In your last video you knew the law in Spain was extra bad for smaller businesses. The country suffers from tourism, but it gets rougher for all of us and they take away many peoples living. I don't think they want the peoples benefit, for different reasons. Could be a pretext. I'm sure they could regulate tourism in favour of their people.
The little people don't fund bills being passed, though.
A bit of the old “I’m a legend in my own mind’ syndrome here with your headline, don’t you think?
Did you watch the video? I say that in the video, that this little channel can't have the kind of impact that people claim it will.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog SAM is a legend FYI
If a significant number of Americans suddenly decided that Nicaragua was the "it" place instead of say Costa Rica, the US government would quickly ramp up their propaganda machine to put a stop to that. They don't want big tourism to countries that are opposed to the US, so they make sure to paint those countries like Cuba, Venezuela, etc in a very negative light, while over exaggerating the benefits of visiting their allies in the area, like Costa Rica and Panama. That's part of why when you search for great places to visit or move to, the places that are touted are those that are aligned with the US
I honestly think that it is less because Nicaragua stands up to American imperialism, although obviously anyone that doesn't let the US push them around puts a bee in American's bonnet. But in reality, I think it is that Nicaragua does the opposite of everything that American does... low taxes, universal healthcare, invests in infrastructure, doesn't wage foreign wars, etc. And shows that even when they have the US doing all that it can to squash them financially, and even though they have to spend heavily on defense (against the US) to stay free which Costa Rica doesn't have to do, that they are able to provide better for their citizens on less revenue when the US claims that those things are impossible even with America's tax revenue! Nicaragua's success proves America is corrupt and that the government is stealing from the people. The US fears not that Nicaragua and the US aren't friendly, they fear exposure.