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  • @MariaRodriguez-lw9cq
    @MariaRodriguez-lw9cq Рік тому +19

    Uruguay is my country and undestand what she say, Is a special place. Thanks!!!

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +2

      😘🇺🇾❤️

    • @benjamind3448
      @benjamind3448 6 місяців тому

      @@GuruGuay What do you think of Maldonado as compared to Carrasco?

  • @zialuna
    @zialuna Місяць тому

    What a sweetheart Karen is. I appreciate this interview so very much, thank you!!

  • @mariabaesa5694
    @mariabaesa5694 Рік тому +10

    Great interview Karen! Enjoying your series on Living in Uruguay!

  • @linusXXGLIA
    @linusXXGLIA Рік тому +9

    Complete exhaustive interview of an undoubtedly beautiful person who has found a beautiful country, I would like to add her as a neighbor in my next return project. Thanks

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      what a lovely comment. thank you so much.
      Karen B is a truly lovely person who anyone would be lucky to have as a neighbour.

  • @luisfriquelme1120
    @luisfriquelme1120 Рік тому +3

    We are moving to UY end of next year. Appreciated this interview; especially the chat on healthcare. We’re presently exploring our options. Gracias…

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      So glad to hear it was helpful, Luis.

  • @fernandoferreira4905
    @fernandoferreira4905 3 дні тому

    Hi, my wife and I we’re about to move to Uruguay into the same area, I was born there but I only leave there for 8 years of my life, now we are retired and we going back home to see and experience the country and people,
    I can wait to be there

  • @diannebudd1
    @diannebudd1 Рік тому +11

    Enjoyed that convo. Since we moved here we've become excellent Indian cooks...recommend stocking up on Indian spices next time you're in NYC and tucking a Madhur Jaffrey cookbook under your arm - and you'll be all set. With the fresh veggies here in Uruguay, the raw ingredients can't be beat.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +1

      Hey Dianne, so glad you enjoyed the convo and so right about the great veggies here. However, perhaps this will be a good tip for you: I no longer buy spices when I travel after discovering the Butter Chicken Lady's recipes www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/the-butter-chicken-lady-who-made-indian-cooks-love-the-instant-pot. The secret is grinding the spices yourself. Nowadays you can get pretty much all the spices needed here in Montevideo. -- Karen

  • @sebastianramos8920
    @sebastianramos8920 Рік тому +8

    Excelente video!! Me encantó! Esperando los próximos!

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +2

      Gracias, Sebastian! Para mi es especialmente satisfactorio cuando a los uruguayos les gusta nuestro trabajo. Gracias!

  • @codymcknav
    @codymcknav Рік тому +2

    9:43-10:14 is absolute beauty and wisdom. Thank you, Karen.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Thank you for commenting ❤️

  • @ContraVeta77
    @ContraVeta77 Рік тому +1

    A rare example of a product being promoted and information being shared. Your interview was helpful and entertaining. Kudos

  • @LikeAGentlemanPlease
    @LikeAGentlemanPlease 5 місяців тому +2

    This is a great interview. You actually let the guess talk. Thank you 🙏🏾

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. Karen is a great person to interview! -- Karen (the other one)

  • @ggrape0
    @ggrape0 2 місяці тому +1

    Great job and great to hear the experience of Karen her husband. There are many ethnic restaurants in Montevideo.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yes, Karen has such interesting considered comments to make on her life in Uruguay. Fortunately there are quite a few world cuisine restaurants nowadays in the capital as you said. Though they were not common even 6-7 years ago. We're much luckier now with our choices.

  • @columbus2chris
    @columbus2chris Рік тому +6

    Enjoying your content from Nigeria.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Wow! I’m delighted to hear that, Chris! Have a lovely weekend.

  • @mariojcorrado6372
    @mariojcorrado6372 Рік тому +3

    I love your interview Of this beautiful lady .Karen I just want to say For our English speaking people is that uruguay is a immigrant Country .so I will think that being Born in uruguay of decendent of Italians and Spaniards
    We understand .great video and I’ll say it again you will find peace and tranquillity in its people good luck in uruguay we need people like you guys in uruguay that’s what make uruguay so great. welcome to your home
    Cheers 🥂 From Florida USA 🇺🇸

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Mario

  • @federicobalboa9145
    @federicobalboa9145 Рік тому +2

    Welcome Karen, hope you enjoy your stay here.

  • @divinaflamingarrow9556
    @divinaflamingarrow9556 11 місяців тому +2

    Iam creating slow travel this year with Uruguay in the mix.❤🌎

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  11 місяців тому

      Sounds great!

  • @alexg6702
    @alexg6702 Рік тому +1

    Very informative and honest insight from a very tolerant expat. Thank you

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Hi Alex, glad you found it helpful. Karen is great and so frank. Cheers, the other Karen

  • @velvetpunch
    @velvetpunch 11 місяців тому +1

    Ty 4 sharing ur story. As a born Uruguayo but having grown up in the states I'm looking forward to returning in March to explore my homeland to split my year in. Happy ur eating fish as well and I hope you try the churasco soon ❤

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому +1

      Best of luck!

  • @ROBERTTIMCO
    @ROBERTTIMCO Рік тому +19

    Thanks, Karen, I know some of the players in this story and very very similar to our experience here in Uruguay. We live in San Antonio in Rocha and most of our surrounding areas La Paloma Rocha Pedrera. Google Translate does work and everyone has it. Never a reason not to play or watch the game and you can always learn Spanish. We have very few language issues over here. Veterinarians, Car service, doctors, groceries hardware we all get bye, know what you want be mindful and polite and all things end and begin again with smiles. Immigration process and health checks and health insurance do get complicated so a Spanish Speaker. Funny I have cholesterol medication, I went into the local Pharmacia and the Rx was done with a smile over the counter no doctor visit was required. We are in Rocha so we went with Comero for insurance coverage. Rocha is the anchor for our Comero medical service, clinics in Pedrera and La Paloma. I am 66 years old my Comero is 2700 pesos 90 Canadian my appointment for a prescription was 190 pesos My wife is 58 her coverage is the same for price. Her Optical Test appointment for a glasses prescription visit and checks were less than 50 USD. Agree with her take on UY. Jumping in the water is wonderful. The food you mention, we make all our own, fresh spices are all available here Curry Japanese Thai we make it all.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for sharing, Robert!

    • @karenboltax6697
      @karenboltax6697 Рік тому +1

      hey robert thanks for your feedback and maybe we will have to come over to yours for some thai curry!! jajaja

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      @@karenboltax6697 an unexpected benefit of doing this video, Ka 🤣🤣🤣

    • @globalizacionliquida
      @globalizacionliquida Рік тому

      Welcome to our country...! I'm glad you've integrated well and are already part of the community. I live in Punta del Este. Anything you need, 'a las ordenes,' (at the orders) as we say here. There's a place in the center of Maldonado called Durdales, I believe. It's located at 963 25 de Mayo Street. They have a lot...a lot of spices. I've never bought from there because I don't usually eat spicy food, being a great-granddaughter of Italians and Uruguayan, I'm not used to eating spicy. But they seem to be good and have a wide variety. Once again, welcome, and have a good life!@@karenboltax6697

  • @DavidFletcher566
    @DavidFletcher566 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed the video. Thoughtful answers. Thanks!

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Karen is very thoughtful. -- The other Karen

  • @scottg2946
    @scottg2946 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow, this is great!!

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! -- Karen

  • @divinaflamingarrow9556
    @divinaflamingarrow9556 11 місяців тому +1

    Because of the nature near by in Rocha , I wish to explore there❤.

  • @tubaljohn1
    @tubaljohn1 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for posting. My wife and I are considering moving there in 5 years. Would you mind if I asked you a few things?

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +1

      Hello John, which Karen are you addressing? Me (Guru'Guay) or Karen B (who was kind enough to be interviewed)?

    • @tubaljohn1
      @tubaljohn1 Рік тому

      @@GuruGuay Both maybe if possible. I have 5 years. Thank both of you for posting. My wife may have more questions than I.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Hey John@@tubaljohn1 you can book a session with me whenever you are ready www.guruguay.com/private-consultations/. Have a look at the reviews to see the value that others have found. Cheers -- Karen (Guru'Guay)

  • @atptchaki1791
    @atptchaki1791 7 місяців тому

    Uruguay is EXACTLY how she feel, and described!
    Uruguayan people live their own pace, it’s a bit conservative that’s why make us different even from our brother Argentina.
    Where that lady lives is special and unique.
    I’ve being living in USA for 23 yrs and once I get retired, no doubts I will live in Punta., no doubts.
    Love Punta del Este!!♥️🇺🇾

  • @lovewithoutborder6051
    @lovewithoutborder6051 Рік тому +4

    Very informative video

  • @russshrewsbury6536
    @russshrewsbury6536 8 місяців тому +1

    Uruguay is now on the list of possible retirement destinations .....slower pace is a must ....I have learned to slow down butveveryone around me cant seen to get ut

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  8 місяців тому +1

      Make sure you check out our website in that case: www.guruguay.com/living-in-uruguay/

  • @imageadvisorsinternational7935

    I enjoyed the video. Thank you.

  • @crruan1142
    @crruan1142 Рік тому

    Part of the reason u, see 4 people as part of a process that it'd take 1 elsewhere is the need and/or implied obligation to create employment as part of any business process including, of course, the public administration. I've seen in several of the countries I've lived in. It's not efficient for a just in time supply chain mindset but it'll never become like that in URY.
    HC insurance premiums are directly proportional to age and there is no cutoff age point to immigrate to URY. Great conversation and it's refreshing to see a clear eyed perspective on life in the countryside.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for commenting. - Guru'Guay

  • @carefulconsumer8682
    @carefulconsumer8682 Рік тому +2

    Nice interview. I read Uruguay has very good health and dental care also.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Thank you. Yes, that's true.

  • @nadia59821
    @nadia59821 Рік тому +1

    I'm curious to know about with the long distance from the US, how does she deal with being away from family, how often she gets visitors from the US and how often she visits the US. How about grandkids?

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      I'll ask Karen if she'll take time out (from receiving all her guests!) to answer

  • @dondavis7733
    @dondavis7733 Рік тому +1

    This is wonderful, so much information. May I ask about mosquitoes please. How do you deal with them? Are there more in the country, compared to the city? Thank you for you help.

    • @mauriciodecarlini935
      @mauriciodecarlini935 Рік тому +1

      You cannot really escape the mosquitoes here during the summer. Tho there are slightly less of them on cities. Easiest way to deal with them is instaling mosquiteros on windows and using bug repellents tablets or lotions.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      I live in the city and during the summer if we get mosquitos in the house we'll use a little machine that plugs into the wall and sleep soundly.

    • @Misstree62
      @Misstree62 Рік тому

      Any malaria?

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +2

      @@Misstree62 Uruguay is not a tropical country. You'll find this article helpful: www.guruguay.com/zika-virus-uruguay/

  • @divinaflamingarrow9556
    @divinaflamingarrow9556 11 місяців тому +1

    I am a spice girl too! So I will see about securing spice while in Uruguay ❤.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  11 місяців тому

      There's a great spice store in the Old City of Montevideo called Samud.

  • @pablokiesa2388
    @pablokiesa2388 Рік тому +2

    Love Uruguay 💙🇺🇾🌊🌊🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾💙🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🌊🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🌊🌊🍷

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Thank you for commenting! Me too!

  • @kevinstrong7520
    @kevinstrong7520 Рік тому +5

    No one is talking about how expensive it is

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Hey Kevin, and anyone curious regarding Kevin's comment, in the description below you will find links to our original articles on Jose Ignacio, including one entitled "José Ignacio - a billionaire playground with valet parking signs in the sand". All the best, Karen

    • @Acorn-lodge
      @Acorn-lodge Рік тому +1

      Compared to where?

    • @Ernesto-z6f
      @Ernesto-z6f 11 місяців тому

      Jose Ignacio is for millionaires

  • @cocinando2493
    @cocinando2493 Рік тому +4

    Sorry but i must complain. First i thank you for all you do for Uruguay but i think you must put spanish subtitles. Estaría bueno ya que tu público es de ambas lenguas. Un abrazo grande y gracias.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Hello, thank you. Did you know that you can turn on automatic Spanish subtitles in UA-cam?

    • @cocinando2493
      @cocinando2493 Рік тому

      @@GuruGuay yes you can do but i do not how

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      click the button in the controls which says 'cc' @@cocinando2493

    • @cocinando2493
      @cocinando2493 Рік тому

      @@GuruGuay yes this part is easy, activate or not, but do not appeara in spanish. Only eanglish option, this is something yo can do before you up loadnthe video. Thanks for everything and sorry for my little help

    • @cocinando2493
      @cocinando2493 Рік тому +3

      I am really sorry. Perhaps my mind dont work till the second coffe an mate. Now i foun how to change subtitles. Thanks for your patience.

  • @DrIIGerMusic
    @DrIIGerMusic 9 місяців тому

    How’s the health care system & cost ?

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  8 місяців тому

      Hi Drigger, each person interviewed in this series talks about the health system and costs. So you might want to watch the series. Plus check out: www.guruguay.com/living-in-uruguay/health-care-in-uruguay/ -- Karen

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 11 місяців тому

    And after the Residency is approved, one has to return back to North America to retrieve and dispose of everything, and return to Uruguay. Correct?

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому

      Well, that's entirely up to you. There is no reason to leave Uruguay if you don't want to.

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 10 місяців тому

      @@GuruGuay Right, but if you're coming the first time and don't know how long it if you'll get the residency visa, you're not going to move all your stuff yet until you actually get the residency, which could take up to a year......

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому

      Sure,

  • @deborahquinette4569
    @deborahquinette4569 6 місяців тому +2

    Excellent Video !!! Is it possible for a very healthy 73 year old to get health insurance ??

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  6 місяців тому +1

      Hi Deborah, yes it absolutely is for any age. Of course the premiums will be higher, but still affordable, as there are a range of mutualistas. For more information make sure you visit our website www.guruguay.com and while you are there, sign up to our twice monthly newsletter. Then we'll be in direct contact via email too. Thanks for the kind words. -- Karen

  • @catalinafernandez2504
    @catalinafernandez2504 Рік тому

    Hello, I'm from California, I've lived in Uruguay for two years, I know a good part of the world despite being 27 years old. I know South Asia, Europe, and Mexico, Uruguay is the best place in the world, it is unique, few people, wild nature, good food, it is practically a beautiful meadow, on the negative side I will tell you that it is unsafe and very expensive. You can ask me anything.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +1

      Hi Catalina, thanks for sharing your comment. I agree that it is expensive (comparatively). In my experience as a foreigner living in Uruguay for the last 24 years, I have not found it unsafe. Hope you've had a great start to the year, Karen

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 11 місяців тому

    If a retired couple wishes to first arrive in Uruguay as tourists from the US or Canada self-insuring because of the high cost of policies when over 65, and start the residency application process, does one then join a mutualista to get set up with Uruguayan health coverage??

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому

      You can join a mutualista at any time. You do not need to be a resident.

    • @dovygoodguy1296
      @dovygoodguy1296 10 місяців тому

      @@GuruGuay But not after age 60. You're stuck with either self insuring or an expensive international insurance policy.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому

      @@dovygoodguy1296 there are healthcare options for over 60s that are affordable. Karen talks about hers in the interview and she's over 60.

  • @giovannakessler527
    @giovannakessler527 Рік тому +7

    Welcome to Uruguay 🇺🇾
    With all due respect, if you want tacos go to Mexico, if you want Chinese food go to China, etc. Our food is delicious. If you want a fast life stay in the United States, if you want a calm and different life go or stay in Uruguay 😁🇺🇾❤️

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +5

      I'm wondering if you watched the video? Karen's opinion on restaurant options in Uruguay was presented very fairly. She loves traditional Uruguayan food. She also likes variety, as most of us do. The reality is that though cuisine is much more varied nowadays in Uruguay (especially when I compare it to when I moved here in 2000), there's still not a huge selection. Who wants to have to go to China to eat Chinese food? 😉

    • @Dexterosa
      @Dexterosa Рік тому

      Completelly agree.
      I wouldnt write it that nicely.
      I go straight to the point lol.
      Like stop deforming countries you immigrate in to look like sh!t you crawling from.
      But people dont have the judgement, and I dont have the class to spoon feed them gently like you do.

  • @oki1966
    @oki1966 Рік тому

    Heard to compare her experience with an average American that isn't coming from NY. NYC is so different from a more peaceful place in the US. I wonder what it would be like for someone coming from another more peaceful pace of life in the US and safer.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Hi there, just to clarify, she was living on Shelter Island an island town in New York state. It has a population of under 4,000.

  • @anniesshenanigans3815
    @anniesshenanigans3815 Рік тому

    sounds a bit on the high side. 250 a month for insurance... I guess coming from California it's a great deal all around, but if you are living on a limited income that won't work.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Hi Annie, Uruguay as you've observed is not a cheap country. Karen lives in one of the most exclusive areas-near Jose Ignacio. Thanks for commenting! -- Karen

  • @MariaRodriguez-lw9cq
    @MariaRodriguez-lw9cq Рік тому +3

    The way that we drive is true hahaha

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      A Czech friend of mine living in Uruguay said: What happens to the loveliest Uruguayan granny when she gets behind the wheel of her car?? Jajaja Thanks for commenting, Maria!

  • @PrettyGoodLookin
    @PrettyGoodLookin Рік тому +1

    Make your own Indian Food....YT videos are abundant on any cuisine.

  • @goedelite
    @goedelite Рік тому +1

    Uruguay does not require a visa for US citizens, but its requirements for entry are still numerous, complicated, and costly. It does not welcome US visitors. For example, an American must have his entry documents translated to Spanish by a Uruguayan certified translator - for a fee, of course. English is not commonly spoken in Uruguay. If you don't speak Spanish, you cannot get along.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +1

      Here are the residency requirements: www.guruguay.com/living-in-uruguay/uruguay-residency/. Residency experts tend to agree that Uruguay is probably one of the easiest countries in the world to immigrate to and obtain residency. Basically you need a clean criminal record and a monthly income of around 1500 USD per person. As for speaking Spanish, well, yes, Spanish is the language of Uruguay, but as Karen mentions in her interview, she finds lots of people where she lives who speak English. It really depends on where you live. Cheers!

  • @vladimirrumyantsev462
    @vladimirrumyantsev462 8 місяців тому +1

    Guys, I’ll share a secret with you: if you want curry or Mexican food, you can cook it yourself!

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  6 місяців тому

      You know, sooo many people have made this comment. It's like 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @Kimllg88
      @Kimllg88 4 місяці тому

      typical NYer. Wants everything

  • @musiclover4311
    @musiclover4311 11 місяців тому +3

    French learn Spanish, so do Germans, Italians and English . Not Americans. Try to read newspapers in Spanish and listen to news in Spanish.

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому

      I wouldn't suggest news. It's often provided without the context necessary for someone who is unfamiliar with a country. Instead I recommend watching movies or series from Argentina or Uruguay to get the accent and keep the subtitles on in English first, and then when you are more confident change subtitles to Spanish.

  • @lauruguayitausa
    @lauruguayitausa Рік тому +1

    Funny as an Uruguayan living in the States, I miss our food and I hate Mexican and Indian food for being too spicy, with flavors so disgusting like corn tortilla... yuck! I can not stand it, not even the smell... On the other hand It is so hard to find restaurants that have similar food as in Uruguay... the only good restaurants for me are the Argentinean, Italian, French (to some extent) and Spaniards... the rest SUCK!!! I edit to say I like some Asian food that I learned to eat here, but I am scare of those restaurants because once I went to one of them, and I got such an allergy to I don't know what... that it almost cost my life... It is not easy to adopt to other people's culinary....

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому

      Awww, that's terrible about the allergy. I hope you are fine. Your message shows your Uruguayez shining through jeje. A big hug and thanks for commenting -- Karen

  • @-free_time
    @-free_time Рік тому +1

    for vacations is ok, but live there temporary were pretty boring for me

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому

      In my experience, it depends on your season of life-and your interests. I live in Montevideo and there's always so much going on. For example, right now there is the international film festival going on. 79th edition, if I recall correctly. Tens of films to see every night from tens of countries. -- Karen

    • @-free_time
      @-free_time 10 місяців тому

      @@GuruGuay , wich kind of visa do you live for?

    • @-free_time
      @-free_time 10 місяців тому

      @@GuruGuay , wich kind of visa do you live for?

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  10 місяців тому

      Residency@@-free_time

    • @-free_time
      @-free_time 10 місяців тому

      @@GuruGuay , residency due what?

  • @NewBeginnings77
    @NewBeginnings77 8 місяців тому

    Confusing 2001 as to 2021? Everything now is questionable

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  8 місяців тому +1

      You've never made a slip of a tongue when you're speaking?

  • @AlbertoGomez-rk2bo
    @AlbertoGomez-rk2bo Рік тому +8

    Again. You are not an expat, you are a migrant.Don't sugar coat it!

  • @tubaljohn1
    @tubaljohn1 Рік тому

    Who cares about art?

    • @GuruGuay
      @GuruGuay  Рік тому +1

      Everyone's different :)

  • @fabiogoncalves9728
    @fabiogoncalves9728 Рік тому +4

    Best italian food is made at home with "nonna's recipes" (* my wife is italian-brazilian). 😎🍷🍕🍕🍕🧀🦞👍👍👍