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Great question and comment! .................... There is definitely racism in, not just Brazil, but ALL the Americas, Europe, The Middle East, Africa, and really every where in some form. Some of my other videos address the racism I have experienced in the U.S.A., Colombia, and in Brazil. ........... The men making the videos making Brazil seem like a paradise are likely enjoying a different experience than what they have experienced in the U.S.A. I can't speak for others, but I will give you my opinion about Brazil and the U.S.A. I experience racism/discrimination in both countries and in different ways. However, I enjoy the people, culture, the music, and lifestyle I have here in Brazil. I am also in a unique position to help Brazilians make business connections internationally. That's a part of the business I started for myself. ................... There is no such thing as paradise. But I am achieving several of my life goals living here. Living by the beach. Being my own boss. Working with international professionals to find success. Coaching the younger generation to reach their goals. ..............

@@TheGlobalProfessional The more I research Brazil, the more I'm inclined to believe the racism there is similar to the conditions of the US in the 1940's and 1950's. Brazil is behind the times and truly exemplifies systemic racism. I live in a major city in the US and recently had surgery. My surgeon was a highly accomplished dark-skinned black American man. The surgery was done at a very large hospital that has medical facilities throughout the city. In those facilities, there are black people who are surgeons, physicians, physician assistants, nurses, radiologists, physical therapists, ultrasound technicians, receptionists, patient escorts, security guards, cafeteria workers, and so forth. There's an assortment of black people working in different areas with different pay scales. I'm inclined to believe that I would never see anything close to this in Brazil because black Brazilians that try to pursue high paying careers are denied and discouraged. Brazil has deliberately created a system that prevents black Brazilians from experiencing economic mobility. Denying someone opportunity because of the color of their skin is evil. And I feel bad for black Brazilians, because living under these conditions is not good for the psyche and will break the drive, determination, and spirit of a person. I've always wanted to visit Brazil but I have changed my mind. I will not visit Brazil unless things change for the better.

@@LivingAGodFilledLife What you say is true. However, things are changing. I’m fortunate enough to know many Brazilians who are at the forefront, pushing for equality. No doubt, the struggle is real. But I and many others are finding happiness here in Brazil and other countries outside of the USA.

That's great news. Hopefully it brings a lot more travelers to South & Central America. I will look into it. Thanks!

That's great to hear. We all have dreams, and it's amazing to see people living theirs.

That sounds like a great idea!

That's great to here. I've grown so much since those Colombia days. I'm glad that you are exploring the world.

Thank you brother! It has been an educational experience to say the least. Here's to five more!

I work as a business communication coach, and I talk all day. So my voice is hoarse. I’m currently doing daily vocal training to strengthen my voice. My natural speaking voice is deep. Bear with me, I’m not a singer, but my voice is improving every day.😅

Very true. There so many options.

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2- Good Question. I live in Buenos Aires. It is not a "food desert" but def a "sleep desert".😵‍💫

Sleep is not a huge issue. Oversleeping can be a problem if you don’t make a schedule. But it’s a great question.

The rare fruits are StarFruit, PassionFruit, Durian, etc. The same foods I found in Colombia. Another great thing is that there are avocados, mangoes, and coconuts growing all over the place. There were many more mango trees in Colombia though (Barranquilla)

@@DaveG-qd6ug I’ve heard that before.

I'm finally back!

Let's go!

Thank you! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments.

I agree you can only so much exercise to counteract the all of the refined grains and sugar, their main diet. Diabetes time bomb imo.

That's a great question! I'll make a video about it!

@@TheGlobalProfessional Thanks

I can say the same about you as well!

Thank you! let me know if you have any questions about Brazil.

Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, really anywhere in Latam. Medellin prices may be increasing, but it all depends on your lifestyle. You can see me beardless in some of my older videos 😂

Thank you! I'm looking forward to sharing my experiences.

Thank you brother! I got to catch up to you!

Haha, exactly.

That's great! It's wonderful!

It has. The original reason I made the channel was to document my travels and life abroad. I really wanted to inspire people to travel. Now that the pandemic is over, I’m switching this channel to be more business focused. It’s going to be Executive Coaching, Digital Nomad Tips, and Relocation Consultation. So I’m still going to have travel information. But more so focused on how to work successfully online and improve your business skills to work abroad.

The more Spanish you know the better. Hire a tutor on iTalki. You can get by, but you will enjoy yourself much more with more SPanish.

Your welcome, it’s a great place!

And it's getting better every day :) I am looking forward to returning!!!

Thank you for the input. I started rising with the sun and it definitely makes it easier to rest at night.

If you want to avoid Dengue, stay in more urban areas. The more greenery, the more mosquitoes.

It has the Miami feel. But it’s worse in Cartagena. The heat is intense, it’s all Caribbean weather. Air pollution isn’t a big issue, but if you are near a factory or cars, you can smell it.

@@TheGlobalProfessional Worse than Miami in the summer??? Must be the same in all the Central American coastal cities.....no thanks!! Head for the hills!!😊😊

@@dovygoodguy1296 Hahaha, Medellin and Bogota might be the places for you. Barranquilla is hitting 80F basically year round. Medellin has really good weather. It’s basically always Spring. Bogota is basically always Fall.

@@TheGlobalProfessional Except that there is a lot of air pollution.

@@dovygoodguy1296 That;s an issue with the valley. The pollution often gets trapped. That’s one of the reasons I like the coast. But when I lived in Barranquilla, I lived near some factories along the river, and sometimes i the morning it would smell terrible. Though I’m not sure if it was the river, pollution, or a mix. But you can avoid the pollution in any of these cities by picking an apartment in a good spot. Either away from factories (the coast) or at a higher altitude (Medellin).

Thanks! Very true. Discipline will get you far.

It’s a good time. Definitely a different experience than Colombia.

It's all about presentation. Clients are always looking for results and they want to know that you can have an impact on their livelihoods. Great insight!

Me too. I am still working 10-12 hour days sometimes. The funny thing is I was working more in the States. But now that I'm my own boss, I find it hard to work less. I'm working on it though. I'm really pushing for a 6 hour or less work day - 4 days or less a week. We have to enjoy our time abroad!

The more locals you know the better you're experience will be. Many times travelers tend to stay in their rooms and don't get to know anyone new. Then they want to leave because they feel they can't trust anyone or they get lonely.

I have found it to be really effective living abroad. It's easy to fall into bad habits when dealing with the stresses of traveling in new places.

I like Barranquilla because of it's location. It's really close to Cartagena and Santa Marta. There are many modern amenities, it's easy to get around via the newly remodeled airport and I love the Caribbean weather. I made a video about it! czcams.com/video/Et65eA8Vy-E/video.html

@@TheGlobalProfessional in comparison to life and amenities in Cartagena and Medellin??

@@dovygoodguy1296 Medillin and Cartegena have more, but Barranquilla has a good mix of amenities, laid back lifestyle, and a completely different vibe.

@@TheGlobalProfessional How would you compare the level of pollution and the weather (,humidity and heat) with the other cities and places in Central America? Are all the coastal cities the same as Miami in the summer but more months, heavy humidity and heat? The other side is nice weather in higher altitude but issues of oxygen, especially possibly for older folks.

Good question. I would say there's a regional impact. All the Caribbean beach cities that I have been to are hot and humid.

Awesome! I will let you know when I am traveling that way. You can show me your city!

Barranquilla is better than ever. There are many big projects going on in the city now!

The north side is a great area to stay in. I made a video about it. czcams.com/video/Tx43lW_6Dhc/video.html

Here’s how you can find apartments. czcams.com/video/lw0IvEg8dyo/video.html

There are a lot of expat networks. Primarily Whatsapp/Facebook groups. They are great for support, q&a, and events.

You’re welcome. It’s a lot more relaxed, but your a boat ride away from Rio.

I use OLX to find apartments and furniture. I made a video about it... czcams.com/video/lw0IvEg8dyo/video.html

It’s a great place!

Actually I went to work in a Kibbutzim in Israel back in the 80's and found, at least back then, Tel Aviv very similar to Barranquilla. Green avenues, lots of trees, the size of the streets. I was amazed!