What’s your home country and where is home today? Why did you move and how do you like your new home?

  • s38b35M5@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    🇺🇲->🇧🇿

    I am from the US Northeast, and moved to Belize last October. I researched the move to Belize for three years, got a job that supported international travel.

    I chose Belize because I wanted a Caribbean tropical climate, English speaking nation with proximity to beautiful coral reefs and jungles that is statistically less likely to be a hurricane target. I wanted mainland instead of an island so that available drinking water was less of a concern. I also specifically wanted a nation without US megachain stores and restaurants. Visa requirements are low, and residency qualification in about a year (though approval after application can take 1+yrs).

    Being here has its pros and cons compared to back in the US.

    Pros

    • Most everyone here is mostly very friendly
    • COL is reasonable for what I am used to
    • Gorgeous scenery
    • Terrific weather
    • Delicious food
    • Very laid back atmosphere
    • Affordable/fast internet (FTTH)
    • Remote work not taxed
    • Anyone can buy property

    Cons

    • Unreliable infrastructure
    • Trash on the ground and in the waterways
    • Stray dogs sometimes a nuisance
    • Unregulated rental market (unfair lease terms, etc.)
    • Sizeable import fees on electronics

    I’m sure I’m forgetting things, but that’s it in a nutshell.

  • PlaidBaron@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    USA to Canada. Originally came for school but stayed because I met my wife here, lol.

    Im glad I did. Going back home feels strange now, as Im sure others can relate to.