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Mexico/Central America retirement
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A lot of them wanted out
Marcus Garvey led them
A podcast for more recent times:
Episode 41- The back to Africa movement
I finally wrap up the discussion on the school kids rallying around the gun reform movement and their haters, and I also talk about this wave of African Americans moving back to Africa
www.podomatic.com
Can just imagine suggesting this to the blacks who are unhappy with their situation in America. "Have you thought about migrating back to your country of origin in Africa to be amongst your own people?"
Rawanda anyone? Anyone?
It's a thing:
Going to Ghana: Black Americans explore identity living in Africa
"It's not all safaris and beaches. There's more than just what you think you understand about the continent, and especially about Ghana."
I lived in Thailand for 11 years and have seen many who decide to move to Asia because they have been there many, many times on holidays. They may even have an Asian spouse. Often the reality of day to day living there vs holidaying there is far different to what they have envisaged and they end up unhappy or moving back.
If you are of European descent and move to Asia you must be willing to accept that no matter how long you live there, speak the language or do your best to assimilate the people will never accept you as one of their country people. That's just the bare reality of it. Some can deal with this. Others can not.
Would the same be said of Mexico/Central America?
If you are of European descent and move to Asia you must be willing to accept that no matter how long you live there, speak the language or do your best to assimilate the people will never accept you as one of their country people. That's just the bare reality of it. Some can deal with this. Others can not.
Would the same be said of Mexico/Central America?
Belize is relatively affordable, safe, and beautiful. Everyone knows English and one or two additional languages. The currency is pegged at 2 BZ$ = 1 US$, no matter what. The populace, for the most part, is surprisingly educated. Not a lot of surf, but the diving is good. An interesting consideration for those who want to get away.
There are a lot more cultural similarities between countries in the Americas, so it would probably be easier to assimilate than moving to an Asian country.
That's funny. In Ghana those Americans are like the richest people for miles and miles.It's a thing:
Going to Ghana: Black Americans explore identity living in Africa
"It's not all safaris and beaches. There's more than just what you think you understand about the continent, and especially about Ghana."www.nbcnews.com
I loved Vietnam.
I could live there I think.
As I mentioned, American's don't accept me so it's no different.
I could dig it too, it looks awesome there. Although I know what Retropete is getting at. The tension between expats and locals is more noticeable in Asian countries. The greater disparity between wealth could explain some of it, which leads to a more transactional nature to relationships.
Met many expats on my travels. Nearly every expat I've met were socially awkward weirdos. And a few of them I'm almost positive are pedos. I definitely don't want to be around them either. @grapedrink
i forgot about that saying. So true, probably. I should mention I've also met expats from other countries living in other foreign lands and they too are just as weird. Lol
I found the Vietnamese really welcoming.
My Aus friend married a local girl so he is friends with a bunch. They were nice to me because they knew him.
They love to drink.
I said to my Aussie friend, I'm glad I took a Ritalin so I could keep up.
I have been all over and Vietnam was the only country where I thought I could live. I felt really comfortable and safe.
I love the girls there.
But I love the girls everywhere.