Dude James...only 7 videos and your delivery, production and content is this good?! Surely you've done this before. This is top notch stuff my man! I think that's a really hard question to answer James, where would I want to live. How could I possibly answer that? haha there are sooo many places I want to visit. Thailand, Scotland, London, Japan, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, (I've been to Kenya but I want to see the entire African Continent!), Kodiak Alaska, dude I just want to see and experience it all before I say yep, I'm packin it in. This is it for me!
In a bit of a pickle. Moved from Toronto to an island in Greece. Debating whether I want to keep it as a vacation option or base. I like it because I get to swim for longer periods which is part of my lifestyle and physically I feel much more healthy. I do love 4 seasons as well, so I am sticking to this. However, I do miss the comfort and convenience of work opportunity and speaking English, meeting up with friends, variety of food options (sushi), and the open minded/spiritual communities. So, as much as I wanted to be close to nature and try a close nit community, I feel I isolated myself in some way. I want to be in between an urban/rural setting for sure by the water and currently searching again for this. It's really hard to pin point with C0vid rules what's going to happen anywhere.
I'm happily back home in Toronto after living in England, New Zealand, and Australia. Totally relate to your NY story because snow can mess up a lot of plans. I've embraced skiing and skating this year and I'm dealing better with the Toronto climate!
Hey Ivana, I feel I am kinda in the same boat like you were. I left Toronto so I am currently reflecting if I made the right choice. If you don't mind sharing, what led you back to Toronto after all those wonderful places?
I have been blessed to live on a farm smack dab in the middle of the U.S. I love the weather and I can't see my neighbors from my house. Thank goodness for online shopping.
Thanks for sharing this. I've actually considered Medellin, but I'm concerned about the safety of public transit in the city. How do you get around town? Also, do you mind sharing some safe/fun neighborhoods in which to live?
Hey Danny, definitely understand your concerns. I would say that Medellin has some safer and some more dangerous areas just like any other city. In terms of public transit, I've taken taxis and ubers without a problem and I've also ridden the metro a few times without any issues. City busses I've never really been on (uber is very affordable and Poblado is very walkable). I've lived there on and off for about 2 years and I've personally never had any major safety issues. However, I have heard stories from friends about stolen phones, scopolamine incidents, and things like that. So you do need to be careful. I believe that bad stuff happens in every city, it's just a matter of being vigilant, not flashing wealth, not walking around alone at night, and knowing which areas to avoid. On that note, many foreigners in Medellin live in either Poblado, Envigado, or Laureles. Pretty much in that order of popularity. You can check out the FB group GringoPaisa to learn more about foreigners living in Medellin.
Your preferences are pretty spot on for me as well. I’m in central NJ and even though the winter can be annoying I’ve got access to cities, beaches, and mountains in an hour at most Something I’m definitely grateful for at the moment
Amazing video! I've been state-hopping for about half a year now (Florida, Georgia, Texas, New Mexico, North Carolina)... I grew up in a big town, and now I'm realizing I love living in rural areas...more quiet, less back-stabbing. Anyways, thought I'd share a little bit a bout my journey, and will prob choose New Mexico or Hawaii.
Hi James, post is 2 years old, are you still living in Medellin ? I am searching a place to buy there actually and came across your video by “coincidence”. Thanks
Good common-sense advice. "If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?" Numerous places in Europe - Italian lakes, Amalfi coast, Austrian alps, southern France, plus many more.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
James Westin San Diego, CA lived there for 5 years and loved it! Nice video!
I am actually considering Colombia.
Where's the best place to live if you're not a day person?
@@firepro8126 Alaska
LA or Miami
1. Pick the right climate for you and your lifestyle
2. Safety is a must!
3. Figure out cost of living
4. What type of community
5. Proximity
Thanks for the input, I def thing that visiting the city and staying there for a bit is the best factor to consider!
Yes Sergei! Visiting first it's a great experience.
Nice breakdown ...fortunately I can work from anywhere that has an internet connection...loved that I could spend a month traveling NZ last year
That's awesome Drost! Happy to know that you can work from anywhere in the world!
Dude James...only 7 videos and your delivery, production and content is this good?!
Surely you've done this before. This is top notch stuff my man!
I think that's a really hard question to answer James, where would I want to live.
How could I possibly answer that? haha there are sooo many places I want to visit.
Thailand, Scotland, London, Japan, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, (I've been to Kenya but I want to see the entire African Continent!), Kodiak Alaska, dude I just want to see and experience it all before I say yep, I'm packin it in. This is it for me!
Thanks Bro! Appreciate your support. I'd love to go to Africa one day.... it's been on my list for a while.
James Westin go man. It’s awesome. It’s where I found my wife 😂
In a bit of a pickle. Moved from Toronto to an island in Greece. Debating whether I want to keep it as a vacation option or base. I like it because I get to swim for longer periods which is part of my lifestyle and physically I feel much more healthy. I do love 4 seasons as well, so I am sticking to this. However, I do miss the comfort and convenience of work opportunity and speaking English, meeting up with friends, variety of food options (sushi), and the open minded/spiritual communities. So, as much as I wanted to be close to nature and try a close nit community, I feel I isolated myself in some way. I want to be in between an urban/rural setting for sure by the water and currently searching again for this. It's really hard to pin point with C0vid rules what's going to happen anywhere.
I'm happily back home in Toronto after living in England, New Zealand, and Australia. Totally relate to your NY story because snow can mess up a lot of plans. I've embraced skiing and skating this year and I'm dealing better with the Toronto climate!
Hahah Glad to know you're embracing the snow....... please tell me the secret!
Hey Ivana, I feel I am kinda in the same boat like you were. I left Toronto so I am currently reflecting if I made the right choice. If you don't mind sharing, what led you back to Toronto after all those wonderful places?
I have been blessed to live on a farm smack dab in the middle of the U.S. I love the weather and I can't see my neighbors from my house. Thank goodness for online shopping.
hahaha whats better than having your own privacy, space, great weather, and amazon deliveries!
wow, your videos are awesome. Miami is like a hot yoga class. Love it :))
hahaha aw thanks Basia!
Really
Best place is OHIO. Third largest economy in America.
I have been a digital nomad for over 3 years but my “heart homes” are Maui and Bali. Currently in Nosara, Costa Rica is ticking all of my boxes.
3 years already?! Thats so awesome! I've never been to Costa Rica, Nosara is now on my list :) thanks for watching!
@@jameswestin The energy here is amazing as is a community which was on your list. So easy to connect with people.
Ok I searched how to chose where to live and found this. Found informative
Thanks for explaining this James!
You're welcome man!
I prefer warm with a little rain. Pretty moderate.
Thanks for sharing this. I've actually considered Medellin, but I'm concerned about the safety of public transit in the city. How do you get around town? Also, do you mind sharing some safe/fun neighborhoods in which to live?
Hey Danny, definitely understand your concerns. I would say that Medellin has some safer and some more dangerous areas just like any other city. In terms of public transit, I've taken taxis and ubers without a problem and I've also ridden the metro a few times without any issues. City busses I've never really been on (uber is very affordable and Poblado is very walkable). I've lived there on and off for about 2 years and I've personally never had any major safety issues. However, I have heard stories from friends about stolen phones, scopolamine incidents, and things like that. So you do need to be careful. I believe that bad stuff happens in every city, it's just a matter of being vigilant, not flashing wealth, not walking around alone at night, and knowing which areas to avoid. On that note, many foreigners in Medellin live in either Poblado, Envigado, or Laureles. Pretty much in that order of popularity. You can check out the FB group GringoPaisa to learn more about foreigners living in Medellin.
Definitely shooting to live in Cali...
Awesome! You'll become a great salsa dancer!
Great production quality and overall channel!
Thanks Holly, really appreciate that!!
Excellent content. Also Art. Culture. History
you're such a nerd 😂
Great explanation. Very helpful
Thank you Ali! Glad you liked it.
Preferred climate: perfect 😉😉
hahaha agree 100%
Your preferences are pretty spot on for me as well.
I’m in central NJ and even though the winter can be annoying I’ve got access to cities, beaches, and mountains in an hour at most
Something I’m definitely grateful for at the moment
Excellent 🎉
Amazing video! I've been state-hopping for about half a year now (Florida, Georgia, Texas, New Mexico, North Carolina)... I grew up in a big town, and now I'm realizing I love living in rural areas...more quiet, less back-stabbing. Anyways, thought I'd share a little bit a bout my journey, and will prob choose New Mexico or Hawaii.
I’m in Hawaii… wonder if you chose here?
Iam in New Mexico
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Hi James, post is 2 years old, are you still living in Medellin ? I am searching a place to buy there actually and came across your video by “coincidence”. Thanks
And also, what don’t you like there ?
Nicely structuered man
Hot wrather definetly:)
Good common-sense advice. "If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?" Numerous places in Europe - Italian lakes, Amalfi coast, Austrian alps, southern France, plus many more.
Definitely going to Italy!
@@jameswestin, excellent choice!
Great content!
Great video! :) I'm currently considering Lisbon, Portugal :)
Awesome! Im planning a Euro trip this year and consider checking out Lisbon as well!
@@jameswestin Awesome! You should, it's a beautiful city! And let me know if you end up visiting :)
@@AnnaSvedberg12 I definitely will Anna! 😀
Amazing video! But the Blueprint isnt working :(
Thanks for letting me know! It should be working now :)