Comments by "Nomad Lifestyle" (@NickDemski) on "7 Spanish Speaking Countries for Expats to Live" video.

  1. I live in Medellin right now, it's great! Speaking Spanish is definitely useful; I started learning when I was 24 and it's been a game-changer. I've made connections that I otherwise couldn't have made without speaking a second language. Side note on the dangers of living in places like Nicaragua, Mexico, and Colombia: 99.9999% of people are just going about their business and not going to put a gun in your face. Travel happy everyone! But also hand over your wallet without arguing if someone puts a gun in your face.
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  2.  @irfannadeem9664  I'd say within 4 months I was having 50/50 English/Spanish conversations with people and then within 6-8 months speaking it fluently. But I'm still learning, too. And I was immersed in the language including staying with a local family and taking classes for the first 4 months. It's like exercising a muscle, it takes time to build it up but one day there it is!
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  3.  @drydessert4198  I do something similar. I separate my stuff as I walk around. I keep phone, wallet, and credit card all separate so if someone does rob me, they likely won't get all three. Maybe they'll get two of three but that's better than all of them. I also work out 5-6 days a week so having strong arms and being 6'1" keeps people from thinking I'm a target I think. And lastly I don't flash anything. No watch or jewelry, keep my electronics put away, etc. I don't "dar papaya" as the Colombians say, which basically means don't make yourself an easy target for thieves.
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  4. He's mentioned in previous videos that he doesn't like it geographically.
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  5.  @Re3iRtH  I have at least one video on my channel about the journey and I've been video journaling the past couple of weeks. I'll make one with more of an explanation if you think that would be useful?
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  6.  @-whackd  No, I have a really good anti theft backpack. Actually, I just made a video about it on my channel!
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  7.  @Re3iRtH  Okay, I put it on my list! Thanks for the suggestion :D
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