@@gigigabrielle21 Well, no video would help. One should make a decision based on his own experience since we are all different and have different needs . Videos tend to show completely different pictures and not as it is in reality. With all respect .)
I enjoy them. It forces me to rethink which causes a more confident decision. Definitely not something to do sight unseen. My introverted self may not need much of the social aspect and think I will have outlets to get the needs that exist met. It also gives me things to consider on my trip in February to consider and try out. I can't imagine building walls etc in a place I just moved into. That budget though seems high for one person even without considering throwing stuff away.
Hi, Scott. I agree, that a person you described did everything wrong. Here is my experience. I came to Nicaragua at the end of April and left the country at the end of July, just two days before my legal stay would expire. I didn't come to relocate, but I came to live for three months in different cities to get to know how it is and where this country is for me or not. I have been traveling and living in different countries before.I have some knowledge and can compare. My Spanish is fluent. The bottom line, I came to Nicaragua to scout, using your language. ) I lived in some local peoples home in the city of Matagalpa, from there I visited Jinotega, San Rafael del Norte, Esteli. Then I lived in Leon for a little bit more than two months . After living in Nicaragua day to day life, like a local, making lots of friends among locals, I came to the conclusion, that this is not the country I could live in on a long run basis. The things I didn't like prevailed over things I liked. Simple as that. My point is that before making an intelligent decision on relocation to a different country, a person should spend in that country no less than a few months and live a day to day life in it not as a tourist, rather as local citizen. Best regards.
Got my ticket to Nicaragua for Early November! Finally! No illusions here, which is why my first trip is for information purposes in different regions up north. I may or may not like it as a permanent destination, but you don't know the ins and outs until you have boots on the ground! If your expectations are based on the internet alone, and consist primarily of SJDS and Rancho Santana marketing, you will be disappointed. Great info as always, Scott.
Hello. You speak my language. I did exactly that, spending the time in different cities of the country between May and August. I made my decision based on my own experience. Good luck!
I have found that Americans and Canadians often have unrealistic expectations when going to other countries and minor inconveniences become major issues. How can a gym be a deal breaker? I exercise outdoors as I did in Beirut and elsewhere. Being a Montrealer, I also love to sit outdoors at a cafe to people-watch while listening to the mix of languages here, mostly French and English but Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Italian ... as well, but I always adapt to the country I choose to live in. Life is about changes, c'est la vie!
Right? Sometimes the dealbreakers that people have seem pretty extreme. I agree... how can the GYM be such a big deal. And "nice" ones exist, it was just across town.
Thanks for sharing not only the good, but also the bad and the ugly. Important info! I wonder though how many of these failures are really just throwing in the towel too early? Probably a good idea for people to decide, in advance, that they're going to give it a chance. For say, a year. Like the gym thing. I'm a pretty much avid gym goer (and will hopefully be there as well) but, those differences you mentioned? I can't imagine them being deal breakers really. It's a gym. You work out and go about your day. Being that specific about things when moving abroad is going to be difficult honestly.
As always, excellent points. I think the best way to approach some of these situations is to expect the worse possible scenario, so when there are better outcomes you feel like they are bonuses. I rather expect the worse in my imagination, and then be surprised if the situation is actually better, or be fine with it if it really is bad. Also, I've learned that pretending to be something or someone I'm not can really make a negative impact in my lifestyle and life in general. Let me explain a little; This happens a lot in children sports where the parent love to compete on who can afford the best equipment for their kids and which kid can "be better" because they have the best equipment(all a big mistake and a fallacy). I have to admit I fell for that stupidity a few times without thinking about it. Sometimes that alone can make someone get into financial problems (I almost did). So I wonder if the guy you talk about in this case, was also doing that.
I like these videos of how people fail. Not because they failed but to hopefully learn from the mistakes. On a semi-related note, how does one go about finding a reliable, reputable lawyer when you first come down. I know you've said not to trust ex-pats for a recommendation, since they probably got their recommendation from an ex-pat, and have no real basis to judge their reliability or veracity. And if you've just been there a few weeks or month or so, you might not be able to develop a deep trusting relationship with the Nicas you've met to trust their recommendations. Not to mention that maybe the average Nica might not use lawyers that much, and maybe not for securing a rental since it seems like Nicas don't move as often as ex-pats, or at least that's my assumption. I mean i couldn't tell someone here in the US which lawyers are good, i don't use them unless im in trouble, lol, and thankfully haven't had to do that for many decades, lol. I'd rattle off the ones I see the most ads for if someone asked me. So, yeah, I'm thinking that walking around the city looking for Abogado signs and meeting them til i find one i like probably isn't the best way. Also, when meeting with a lawyer, should I try to find an interpreter or rely on imperfect Spanish to get by. Thanks as always for the great videos, you are helping people more than you probably know.
Hello from Fundy.That was very interesting. His reasoning for failure doesn't even register . Good dark west coast roast coffee and good till noon. Now as far as music goes won't find any bluegrass. jajaja (could you translate) Regiton music could be a savior for going out to enjoy nite life. Have you done a video of regaton bar scene. How heck did he get 🛵 so quick. Understanding of people's expectations compared to reality helps me temper what to expect. Thank-you for insight Scott .
For sure. The small town colonial vibe was not for him in any way shape, or form. No idea what made him even consider that. Like it should have been obvious nothing like what he wanted was going to exist in the city.
For Gods sake, PLEASE visit here before you think of moving. These people dont believe in air conditioning for one. So if you're not right on the water, you're going to be uncomfortable like i am RIGHT NOW in this nice little village on Omatepe called Altagracia. We CAN'T WAIT to get back to Playa santa cruz tmrw so we can get some breeze. I booked this place for 5 days and we will barely last one. We are ready to get back to AMERICA!
That's a hippie town on the island. Definitely not much AC there. There are plenty of hotels with AC, but not on the island, that would be super rare. Goes against the Ometepe Island vibe. We have AC in all the real hotels, though. The beach areas are the hottest. We actually get more breeze in the Leon suburbs than you do on many of the beaches.
I stay in Merida on Ometepe and we get nice AC there. I can sleep here without AC, but don't want to on the island. The island is sea level, so very warm like Leon and Chinandega.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog im back to playa santa cruz and i feel MUCH better here. Outside on the patio catching this nice breeze. Beach life is definitely for me.
I love them for they always give me something and in this one the KEY thing for me is that he bought a scooter right away, HOW without residency? This is what I am trying desperately wanting to do to have transport and go all over the place..I went to the Argentine Consulate today to renew my passport ETC AND IT WAS A WASTED TRIP AS IT CANNOT BE DONE HERE, The only reason is to get my residence SO I CAN get a scooter..if there is any other way PLEASE PLEASE let me know...I'll buy you 10 coffees lol...Oh yea and I moved to Sutiava after a month at the other place..smaller but much better for me
@ScottAlanMillerVlog I know there is a way to do it with a lawyer so one has some protection even if it's not technically a direct ownership..kind of like buying options on stocks
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What do you guys think of these relocation post mortems? Is this a useful guide to what not to do when becoming an expat?
I like them.
Yes make a whole video about it specifying don’t do this and don’t do that.
@@gigigabrielle21 Well, no video would help. One should make a decision based on his own experience since we are all different and have different needs . Videos tend to show completely different pictures and not as it is in reality. With all respect .)
I love these because they help me realize I have a much better grasp on expectations of life in central America than I give myself credit for.
I enjoy them. It forces me to rethink which causes a more confident decision. Definitely not something to do sight unseen. My introverted self may not need much of the social aspect and think I will have outlets to get the needs that exist met. It also gives me things to consider on my trip in February to consider and try out. I can't imagine building walls etc in a place I just moved into. That budget though seems high for one person even without considering throwing stuff away.
Hi, Scott. I agree, that a person you described did everything wrong.
Here is my experience. I came to Nicaragua at the end of April and left the country at the end of July, just two days before my legal stay would expire.
I didn't come to relocate, but I came to live for three months in different cities to get to know how it is and where this country is for me or not. I have been traveling and living in different countries before.I have some knowledge and can compare. My Spanish is fluent. The bottom line, I came to Nicaragua to scout, using your language. )
I lived in some local peoples home in the city of Matagalpa, from there I visited Jinotega, San Rafael del Norte, Esteli. Then I lived in Leon for a little bit more than two months .
After living in Nicaragua day to day life, like a local, making lots of friends among locals, I came to the conclusion, that this is not the country I could live in on a long run basis.
The things I didn't like prevailed over things I liked. Simple as that.
My point is that before making an intelligent decision on relocation to a different country, a person should spend in that country no less than a few months and live a day to day life in it not as a tourist, rather as local citizen.
Best regards.
Got my ticket to Nicaragua for Early November! Finally! No illusions here, which is why my first trip is for information purposes in different regions up north. I may or may not like it as a permanent destination, but you don't know the ins and outs until you have boots on the ground! If your expectations are based on the internet alone, and consist primarily of SJDS and Rancho Santana marketing, you will be disappointed. Great info as always, Scott.
Good luck Adams. Will go back at the beginning of December!
Hello. You speak my language. I did exactly that, spending the time in different cities of the country between May and August. I made my decision based on my own experience. Good luck!
I have found that Americans and Canadians often have unrealistic expectations when going to other countries and minor inconveniences become major issues. How can a gym be a deal breaker? I exercise outdoors as I did in Beirut and elsewhere. Being a Montrealer, I also love to sit outdoors at a cafe to people-watch while listening to the mix of languages here, mostly French and English but Spanish, Arabic, Greek, Italian ... as well, but I always adapt to the country I choose to live in. Life is about changes, c'est la vie!
Right? Sometimes the dealbreakers that people have seem pretty extreme. I agree... how can the GYM be such a big deal. And "nice" ones exist, it was just across town.
Thanks for sharing not only the good, but also the bad and the ugly. Important info!
I wonder though how many of these failures are really just throwing in the towel too early? Probably a good idea for people to decide, in advance, that they're going to give it a chance. For say, a year. Like the gym thing. I'm a pretty much avid gym goer (and will hopefully be there as well) but, those differences you mentioned? I can't imagine them being deal breakers really. It's a gym. You work out and go about your day. Being that specific about things when moving abroad is going to be difficult honestly.
Those gyms are ugly. Small , dark, stinky, with huge noisy ventilators moving hot air around. But who knows, may I be too picky ?)
@@romanbg476 Okay, but can you get your workout done? If they have the basics of a squat rack, bench etc. I'm good.
I might join one soon-ish and report!
As always, excellent points. I think the best way to approach some of these situations is to expect the worse possible scenario, so when there are better outcomes you feel like they are bonuses. I rather expect the worse in my imagination, and then be surprised if the situation is actually better, or be fine with it if it really is bad.
Also, I've learned that pretending to be something or someone I'm not can really make a negative impact in my lifestyle and life in general. Let me explain a little; This happens a lot in children sports where the parent love to compete on who can afford the best equipment for their kids and which kid can "be better" because they have the best equipment(all a big mistake and a fallacy). I have to admit I fell for that stupidity a few times without thinking about it. Sometimes that alone can make someone get into financial problems (I almost did).
So I wonder if the guy you talk about in this case, was also doing that.
Great video! ❤
Thank you!!
These post mortems are very entertaining.
I like these videos of how people fail. Not because they failed but to hopefully learn from the mistakes.
On a semi-related note, how does one go about finding a reliable, reputable lawyer when you first come down. I know you've said not to trust ex-pats for a recommendation, since they probably got their recommendation from an ex-pat, and have no real basis to judge their reliability or veracity. And if you've just been there a few weeks or month or so, you might not be able to develop a deep trusting relationship with the Nicas you've met to trust their recommendations. Not to mention that maybe the average Nica might not use lawyers that much, and maybe not for securing a rental since it seems like Nicas don't move as often as ex-pats, or at least that's my assumption.
I mean i couldn't tell someone here in the US which lawyers are good, i don't use them unless im in trouble, lol, and thankfully haven't had to do that for many decades, lol. I'd rattle off the ones I see the most ads for if someone asked me.
So, yeah, I'm thinking that walking around the city looking for Abogado signs and meeting them til i find one i like probably isn't the best way.
Also, when meeting with a lawyer, should I try to find an interpreter or rely on imperfect Spanish to get by.
Thanks as always for the great videos, you are helping people more than you probably know.
LOL-the last time I was in Nicaragua was 35 years ago. I have a feeling ANYTHING I would find there now would be considered “luxury” in comparison.
Even compared to ten years ago!
Hello from Fundy.That was very interesting. His reasoning for failure doesn't even register . Good dark west coast roast coffee and good till noon. Now as far as music goes won't find any bluegrass. jajaja (could you translate) Regiton music could be a savior for going out to enjoy nite life. Have you done a video of regaton bar scene. How heck did he get 🛵 so quick. Understanding of people's expectations compared to reality helps me temper what to expect. Thank-you for insight Scott .
Actually out east they listen to country music. I was quite surprised.
Same in the US. I"m from NY. Country was about all that anyone listened to.
That is my BIG question How did he get a scooter so fast!!!!
@@MrFrodo1111he probably just bought one, many ways to skin a cat.
Sounds like he would have been better off in Managua. There are modern apartments and gyms as well as more of a cafe culture.
For sure. The small town colonial vibe was not for him in any way shape, or form. No idea what made him even consider that. Like it should have been obvious nothing like what he wanted was going to exist in the city.
For Gods sake, PLEASE visit here before you think of moving. These people dont believe in air conditioning for one. So if you're not right on the water, you're going to be uncomfortable like i am RIGHT NOW in this nice little village on Omatepe called Altagracia. We CAN'T WAIT to get back to Playa santa cruz tmrw so we can get some breeze. I booked this place for 5 days and we will barely last one. We are ready to get back to AMERICA!
That's a hippie town on the island. Definitely not much AC there. There are plenty of hotels with AC, but not on the island, that would be super rare. Goes against the Ometepe Island vibe. We have AC in all the real hotels, though.
The beach areas are the hottest. We actually get more breeze in the Leon suburbs than you do on many of the beaches.
@@mrnogood hahahahahaahaaaa bon voyage
I stay in Merida on Ometepe and we get nice AC there. I can sleep here without AC, but don't want to on the island. The island is sea level, so very warm like Leon and Chinandega.
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog im back to playa santa cruz and i feel MUCH better here. Outside on the patio catching this nice breeze. Beach life is definitely for me.
I love them for they always give me something and in this one the KEY thing for me is that he bought a scooter right away, HOW without residency? This is what I am trying desperately wanting to do to have transport and go all over the place..I went to the Argentine Consulate today to renew my passport ETC AND IT WAS A WASTED TRIP AS IT CANNOT BE DONE HERE, The only reason is to get my residence SO I CAN get a scooter..if there is any other way PLEASE PLEASE let me know...I'll buy you 10 coffees lol...Oh yea and I moved to Sutiava after a month at the other place..smaller but much better for me
He didn't actually, he did exactly the thing we warn people not to do. He bought it in a NIcaraguan's name. So it wasn't his.
Wait, what? Where are you living? You are like around the corner?
I'm actually headed to Argentina in a few days!
@@ScottAlanMillerVlog yep..apartments right next to Hostal Clary block and a half from the gas station..love the location!!
@ScottAlanMillerVlog I know there is a way to do it with a lawyer so one has some protection even if it's not technically a direct ownership..kind of like buying options on stocks
Scott - Would you ever do a video on Masaya homes. The factory is located in Managua, Nicaragua 🇳🇮 Masaya homes makes Teak homes and furniture. Teak wood… 🪵🪑 Teak from Nicaragua 🇳🇮 😀
Oh, you mean homes by Masaya & Co? I see their adds in InstaGram.