MY SEARCH FOR A NEW HOME BEGINS | What I Am Looking For + What Places Didn't Work

Summary

In this video, the creator discusses her decision to become a Canadian non-resident in pursuit of a more international lifestyle and entrepreneurial opportunities. She outlines her 'wants list' for a new home base, including safety, cost of living, government stability, and the presence of an international community. After eliminating regions that don't meet her criteria, she narrows down her top choices to Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, promising to reveal her final decision in an upcoming video.

Takeaways

• 🌍 The speaker is considering moving abroad to explore new opportunities and experiences, driven by personal and business reasons.
• 🏠 They aim to find a new home base that is safe for solo female travelers and has a lower cost of living compared to Canada.
• 💰 The speaker values financial considerations and business opportunities, which are significant factors in their decision to move.
• 🏦 They want a country with a stable government and currency to facilitate banking and financial stability.
• 💼 The speaker prefers a location with a tax rate of 15% or less and appreciates governments that use taxes effectively for societal benefit.
• ⛔ They are avoiding areas with extreme climate risks and countries without social security agreements with their home country.
• 🏷️ Immigration process simplicity is important, with a preference for countries that offer a clear path to permanent residency or citizenship.
• 🌐 English proficiency in the new country is desired for ease of integration and communication.
• 🏥 Access to good healthcare at a reasonable cost is a requirement for the new location.
• 🚶 The ideal city should be walkable with efficient public transport, as the speaker prefers not to rely on personal transportation.
• 🌳 The presence of nature within the city, such as parks or beaches, is essential for the speaker's well-being and social life.
• 🌐 Fast and reliable internet is a non-negotiable requirement for the new home base due to the speaker's online business.
• 🌐 The speaker seeks a location with an international community and locals who are welcoming to foreigners.
• 🚫 The speaker has ruled out expensive Western countries, Latin America, Africa, Central and East Asia, and the Middle East based on personal experiences and criteria.
• 🎯 The final consideration is between Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, regions the speaker has significant experience with and feels a strong connection to.

Q & A

What is the main reason the speaker decided to become a Canadian non-resident?

The primary reason was financial and business opportunities, as the speaker was not making a lot of money and had to travel for long periods to save on international tickets.

Why does the speaker believe moving to a major Canadian city wouldn't be practical for them?

The speaker would have to live close to an international airport, which would likely require living in a major city and dealing with high costs of living, which doesn't align with their financial situation.

What are the speaker's criteria for choosing a new home base?

The criteria include safety for solo women travelers, lower cost of living, stable government and currency, reasonable taxes, no extreme climate risks, social security agreement, simple immigration process, English being widely spoken, ability to open a bank account, good healthcare, walkable city with good public transport, presence of nature, fast and reliable internet, and a welcoming international community.

Why does the speaker prefer a country with taxes of 15% or less?

The speaker prefers this because they believe taxes have their place and should benefit society, and they appreciate governments that can run efficiently with such tax rates, using Singapore as an example.

What is the speaker's view on the importance of having a social security agreement between the home country and the country of relocation?

The speaker considers it important to check for a social security agreement as it can affect the individual's social security benefits when moving to another country.

Why does the speaker eliminate Western countries as potential new home bases?

Western countries like the US, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK are eliminated due to their high costs of living, high taxes, and the distance from other parts of the world.

What are the speaker's concerns about moving to Latin America?

The speaker is concerned about high crime rates and feeling unsafe as a solo female traveler, as well as the potential for standing out negatively as a solo woman.

Why is the speaker hesitant about moving to Africa?

The speaker is hesitant because they have limited experience in Africa, having only visited Morocco and Egypt, and do not feel equipped to make a decision about living there.

What issues does the speaker see with moving to Central and East Asia?

Issues include difficulty with immigration processes, high costs of living in major cities like Tokyo, risk of natural disasters, and a potentially exclusive cultural environment.

Why does the speaker rule out the Middle East, particularly the UAE?

The speaker rules out the Middle East due to strict immigration policies that may not accommodate their situation, high costs of living, and an unsuitable climate.

Which two regions of the world are the speaker's top choices for relocation?

The speaker's top choices are Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe, as they fit the criteria and the speaker has had positive experiences in these regions.