This man should start a KZfaq channel of his own! I’d love to follow him in his daily routines abroad, and hear more about his past travel experiences! We need more happy!

❤ I am Brazilian and live in Canada for seventeen years. My family live in Fortaleza and believe me.....BRAZIL HAVE SO MANY PLACES YOU CAN LIVE CHEAP, CONFORTABLE, SAFE, HEALTH AND ENJOY ALL YOU CAN. YOU WILL NOT DIE UNHAPPY IN BRAZIL. I KNOW ALL BRAZIL AND IS FANTASTIC COUNTRY !

Does anyone notice how happy this man is? I have a sneaky feeling he has discovered one of life's secrets. Keep it simple...keep it real...and hold on tight to the handlebars...

What a delightful man. Had me smiling the entire time.

Nice interview Dan. Living in Tokyo, did an MRI few months ago. Cost was $80. Also get my teeth cleaned four times a year at around $20, and cavities filled are in the $50 range. Personally, I like healthcare here, and yet taxes are 18% (according to my CPA). Just so glad I don't have to deal with the US medical.

As a former SF resident approaching retirement age, this is most inspiring and reassuring. Thanks Michael and Dan for sharing.

He is so happy. Love the energy.

I did exactly like this guy did 33 years ago. Bought the house 5 minutes by car from beach park in Fortaleza. Married a Brazilian . love the music . Thinking about retiring there . taxes and insurance are 13,000 a year in West palm beach .In Brazil only 400 hundred dollars for 6 bed rooms on an acre. I traveled over 100 countries. My 3 choices are clear. America is for making money. Brazil is for music dancing beautiful people and Thailand for food, massage great price and culture and night life. Great disco. Thank you for the great interview.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This 68 year old man is full of life. I wish I knew more people like him. I lived in Latin America for 7 years as a young teacher, and became fluent in Spanish. I will go back to live there when I retire soon. LIke this man, I am still trying to figure out which country. Peru is high on my list.

I'm from Brazil but earned in Euros my whole life. $500 is a good budget, it comes to around R$3000 a month, a regular worker in Sao Paulo earns around R$2500. I have my house so the budget can be even lower.

Brazil is great. The people are wonderful.

Hi, Michael here, the person interviewed in this video. I'd like to add a few observations that I didn't mention during the interview. First of all, for those questioning how I got Medicare for free in the U.S. (with a few claiming I was making things up!), as a low income Californian I was eligible for Medi-Medi, which paid my monthly premium and all my meds. Secondly some background, for those who want to jump up and move to my small city. I've lived in and traveled to Brazil for the past 22 years. I speak fluent Portuguese and have Brazilian in-laws to call on when I need help. So ask yourself:. Could you live in a small city far off the tourist path, in a town with no English speakers? If yes, great! But for most it's more realistic to start in a large city with more support, and of course the cost of living is going to be higher in a place like Rio than in my backwater.

I am one of the lucky ones who actually saw this great mans KZfaq Channel when he still had videos up. He has taken the videos down as of now but I hope he changes his mind and re uploads those videos and hopefully decides to make more. It could lead to another stream of income which Michael doesn’t seem like the guy to care about that, but I hope he realizes there’s lots of us that crave authentic content to watch and if he is nothing else he is authentically himself. Cheers Michael 🥂

This was a terrific interview. Regarding the automatic 180 days in Mexico: we landed CDMX from Canada mid November. Our plan was to stay 95 days, and have return tickets for mid February but knew we could extend if we felt like it. We asked for 180 days for flexibility. Flat out NO. Then said how about 120? We might not want to go back to Canada in February. He spent a lot of time leading through our heavily stamped passports, then gave us a visa stamp for 180 days. I guess he recognized we travel a lot are retired and aren't a danger to be working. We spend a lot of money here. Not bargain travelers.

YES, happy for him. People here in the USA are So depressed; Not everybody, but almost 90% of the population is.

Excellent experience about Brazil for Michael. I love traveling and I strongly believe that if you are from NY you would make everywhere. Michael seems to me a very nice person who is not afraid of interacting with different cultures around the world. That is why he feels at easy in those environments. My name is Darío Mendoza (USA). I wish for vagabond and Michael the best now and beyond.

He's so full of life!

Very encouraging. US is getting very sucky and cost of living is going up, up and up. Good video.

Here's a good one for you Michael I was born in Rio de Janeiro i migrated with my parents in the mid 70s when i was 8 years of age to Manhattan upper West side Where till today I'm still living.

This gentleman is fascinating. Love his energy. Great inerview, Dan.

Hi how are you I’m Brazilian who live in South Carolina and here one I needed an tooth implant here was 50000 dollars and I went to Brasil on vacation and there I paid in Brazil 200 dollar for the same implant; tha for Sharing the video and now I’m thinking to go back to Brazil when I retire here🤪👏👏👏👏🌟🙏God bless you 🍀

Michael you have great energy, I’m Brazilian-living in California, after getting retirement . Thank to your vibe make me more excited to go back.

thank you so much for the video, it confirms my suspicion of a good life can be in Brazil. I was in Sao Paolo like 3 months ago for work there for a week. Of course in the big city it is nothing like the better part of Brazil, but I definitely fall in love with the people and the language.

Michael you the man ! I was in Criciúma Santa Catarina & Florianópolis, drove down to argentina , I saw the falls of iguazo , i found Brazil to be awesome ! Take care n be safe !

In the end if you are happy it is all that counts, no matter where you live. 🙂

I agree with the other folks who post here about this video. It is important to note that he is in the lower cost interior of Brazil,...where most expats will typically not end up. I am so pleased that he is soooo happy where he resides now. Simply tremendous. It is also important to note that he lives an exciting and fullfilling life on US Social Security payments. This is actually a big deal, given that $1500 US will not get far at all in the states. Bravo to Michael for doing his research and finding a happy place that is modern, within a geographic area where costs are low and the culture is rich. Michael,... do make a KZfaq channel... you have a great delivery, a compelling story to tell and potential for nice success. Good on you, mate.

I've seen lots of expat videos, but this man is certainly the happiest with his move that I've seen. Thank you for sharing this. I'm thinking about moving to Santa Catarina or the northern part of Rio Grande do Sul. I love the European culture, low crime rate, and beautiful mountains and beaches. The exchange rate right now is excellent. My parents are Brazilian, so I'm a shoo-in.

I've been researching the best countries to retire in over the next ten years. Now I need to add Brazil to my short list. Coming from the USA, just the healthcare alone would save thousands of dollars per year.

I know brasilians are so friendly, and full of life. I have a brasilian friend, and now I want to travel to Brazil. I am learning Portuguese in the mean time, I cannot wait to visit.😊

Great interview Dan - I love your relaxed and “let them talk” style. Our friend sure seems happy with his move!

This guy living like a king in Brazil for just 500 dollars a month. Amazing.

Anyone who chuckles after saying “we’re separated “ is my kind of person

Michael, what a wonderful life you're living in Brazil! Enjoy!

Fascinating and inspiring, thank you both! Oaxaca & Bahia are both unique places in the world, culturally rich, visually stunning, and the food is so good. My travels in India gave me that bug too! I would love to see more profiles from that part of the world. There is so much there. Thanks again!

Love, love, love this video! In 9 years of travel & 50+ countries, Brazil has never appealed to me. Now, I have to go visit! Thanks for opening another can of worms for me! Lol!

Hi Dan...just a comment.... I am nearly on the same page as Michael. I moved from Cabo Frio to a mountain city in the state of Rio de Janeiro. I have a huge house with a 'carriage house. My total monthly expenses are $775.00 I could easily drop this by renting a small apartment. I just enjoy having the yard.

Just earned a subscriber. Love this even though I have to make sure it is safe for a black woman. I'm already started my travel trips to see where im going to move before retirement fully. I refuse to pay over 2500 a month for living anywhere. It is almost has if we've been hustling backward in America. Crazy how desensitized we are to violence in America it is truly one of the most unsafest places to live right now.

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To those questioning how he got his medications for free in the U.S. on Medicare: As a low income resident of California, he qualified for Medi-Medi, which is a combination of Medicare and MediCal, so he had no co-pays or deduction.

I wonder what type of social life he leads where he lives. He mentioned that he knows no English speakers in that area and he lives alone. If SS was my only source of income then I would include savings in my budget especially if I didn't have an emergency fund. Good information Dan he seems to have found his slice of heaven. 👍☀🌴

I have been to that state in Brazil. My wife s son lives in itabuna he is married to a Brazilian he is Mexican. Very beautiful place many beautiful beaches. Plan to go back next year. Very kick back people. Hotel s were cheap during COVID.

I live in Sao Paulo now, but have stayed in Florianopolis and Foz fo Iguacu. I too get about $1400 social security benefits from USA at age 65. I pay my in-laws $100 a month for the small "in-law" apartment for the time being, before my Brazilian spouse to be and I find a larger place maybe in another city. I too get 4 medications that were prescriptions in the USA, but here are not presciptions here in Brazil. At the pharmacy I pay about $10 for each one for the month. I have gone to the local SUS clinic for a bad congestion this year that was diagnosed as walking pneumonia that cleared up after 10 days with about $50 in medications. The clinic visit was free. My boyfriend/spouse to be is my translator as I am having difficulty picking up Brazilian Portuguese. I learned German and lived in Germany in 1977 to 1979, but at my age now learning Portuguese seems difficult. Luckily my partner is almost fluent in English

Great interview! I have travelled around the world for most of my life and for the last 6 years I spend Jan-Mar somewhere in the world. Keep up the the great work as I add where you have been to help me make my decision of where to go next.

You consistently work hard to ask meaningful questions which is much appreciated. Brazil and it’s people are fantastic- worth exploring. As Michael said so alive and vibrant. Been there for 2 longer visits. Would consider Brazil but have safety concerns. I liked michaels comment about don’t be a victim of the media

Brazil is a beautiful and natural environment, their people are uplifting and their music is lovely. I have never been to Bahia but it is well known around tourism as being a fabulous place. The tropical temperatures in Brasil makes it a safer place for the elderly, warm is best for aging people. You Tube represents freedom of speech and the freedom of the press, the First Amendment of the Constitution grants the people such right. To pursuit happiness is in the Constitution and You Tube honors a fundamental right to exist and pursue your dreams, whatever they may be. Congratulations to the happy retiree for finding your spot in our world. I do love the United States of America, I cannot imagine living anywhere else besides the United States.

What an inspiring story!

I have lived in Brazil for 10 years now and it wasn’t as inexpensive when we moved here in 2012, my wife is Brazilian and we were transferred here with her job, plus we have two kids, so it’s a different experience than Michael, the dollar was only worth $R1.60 to the Brazilan Real, it is now worth over $R5.20, so things here are 1/5th the cost of the US and the food is great here, the weather, the doctors and dentists and people are great too, the difference we have is we have private insurance which is far better than US health insurance, no copays, no deductibles and everything paid at 100% as well as dental insurance too, but he is right too about the public health system here, it’s pretty good if you need it for certain things, the other difference is we have our kids in a private Brazilian school which is common here amongst Brazilians because Brazilians believe the public schools aren’t good, it can be expensive depending on the school, our kids are in a medium priced school, so the cost is about $1,200 US per month, that’s our biggest expense, my wife already owned the apartment we live in here in São Paulo which is like Michael’s, all amenity building with a pool, gym and courtyard and playroom for kids as well as a space to have parities. We only pay a condominium fee which is $267 per month, the upside is there are public universities here which are virtually free, so paying for private elementary and high school usually gives you a better chance into getting in one of the public universities. Even the private universities are a lot less expensive here than in the US, approximately $3,000 - $6,000 per year US, also, we live in São Paulo which is the most expensive city in Brazil and we live in a neighborhood which is the equivalent to Greenwich Village in NYC. Michael is correct about the bureaucracy here, like all Latin American countries, it is mind numbing. I have an American friend that’s the same age as Michael and he married a Brazilian and moved down here in 2017, his income here is the same as Michael’s, he lives off his monthly social security. So, he’s spot on about costs, at least for now, if the economy gets better here, that will change back to what it was like 10 years ago. He’s also right about the safety in Brazil, it’s highly overblown and even by Brazilians sometimes. I’ve never been mugged, only had my phone snatched, which is the most common type of robbery here and it’s generally delivery guys on motorcycles called motoboys here.

He DOES look great. I thought he was at most in his mid 50's. He's a beautiful 68.

Retirement is wonderful if you have two essentials - much to live on and much to live for. Invest wisely and get good returns.

Here in the US we develop the medications with pharmaceutical companies heavily subsidized by our tax dollars only to have to pay a 400% mark up on the drugs so the rest of the world can have them at a discount.

Wow, he’s awesome and is such a happy man, I love his attitude and smile this is some thing that I have always wanted to do. I’ve been watching a lot of videos lately on other countries where it’s cheaper to live in other than the US and ran across your video. I love it tell him I said have many more happy days he is blessed.

Hi, Dan & Quang, I enjoyed your interview with Michael. What a jolly man you can see he is happy and contented and loves Brazil. I think the majority of violent crime is in the major cities once you're away from the cities and tourist areas it would be as safe as it can be, he mentioned Mexico where he stayed in Mexico City. Back in the day I lived for around two years and found it the most corrupt place I had ever been. The worst of it is police corruption. I got shaken down by them a few times and there is nothing one can do, who are you gonna call, ghostbusters haha. I am still seeing reports of gang killings in Tulum but it gets hushed up. Personally, after a few long stays in Mexico, I would not recommend retirement purely because in the end I did not feel safe and peace of mind is most important to me. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M

He has a beautiful disposition... very engaging human

Congratulations Mike, I am so happy for you. I would love to leave the USA. I have two Australian Shepherds so that makes me need a large fenced in yard. I currently live in Maryland, I don’t get enough retirement to go very far. My family is from Italy. Mike you have such a positive outlook on life’ you should KZfaq 🎉

That was an awesome interview and he was great fun.. Wow ,Brasil , I have met some really cool Brazilian people in Lisbon and enjoyed them very much .. Brasil ,you are on the list . 👍

Love this guys energy ❤

SHOUT OUT TO ALL BRAZILIAN!!! Love from Boston!

Great video about living in such a beautiful place as Brazil with low budget ! i was amazed to find out about that

I love this guy! 🎉 good for him so authentic and full of life!🎉

I really enjoyed this. I have a house in Denver and I Airbnb it out when I travel. I spent 3 months in South America and made more money than I spent.

What a positive man,could teach us all something about life.best of Irish luck to him🍀🇮🇪

Awesome video! Wow, it sounds cheaper than the Philippines where I moved to. Like Michael I love travel. Lived all over the US and lived in Africa for 10+ years as a kid. Going to the Philippines wasn't hard at all. Only thing I miss in the US are friends and family..

I traveled to Salvador bahia twice. Lively place. Currently semi-retired in Merida, Mexico

Wow! Love this guy’s story of his life experience abroad! He seems so happy & full of life! & wow soo affordable to live there! 👍💗🙏

Great video, your guest was very informative and comfortable communicating. Healthcare is definitely cheaper in Brazil. Physicians even in private practice make less than half of what US physicians make.

A new place to visit and affordable 😊

Fantastic interview with a charismatic story teller 👍

After spending the last few years enclosed throughout the entire winter due to my body not tolerating the extreme cold of Alberta Canada, I have decided to spend next winter elsewhere...this sounds AWESOME and wondering if that's my next winter 👍 I do wish to be near the ocean though...my skin could use the salted iodine full baths 🥰

This is one great full men. 😄🙏🏼

Hello guys, he seemed to be very jovial and happy living where he is along with lots of travel experience, and is still ready to explore new places, very nice.

Just don't drink the water or use their ice. Bottled water is the way. I couldn't wait to get back to the USA after getting sick from drinking a soda with contaminated ice cubes. I kissed the ground when I got off the plane from Rio de Janeiro and Sau Paolo. I never went back again. My next destination was Tokyo, Japan. I loved it ! After that I ended up in Israel on the Mediterranean Sea. I love it !

Nice perspective in Brazil where my wife is visiting gamily now; love the time I spent in Brazil.

As usual awesome information and content. God bless your work 🙏

500 USD is existing not living 👌I can do a 500 USD budget in Da Lat Vietnam but I ain't eating no 10 USD pizza or going out to coffee shops/ clubs on that 😆. I challenge anyone that I can live in NY city on 500 USD but I wouldn't like it 👌 gr8 interview btw Qiang and Dan👍👍👍👍

All you have to do is ASK for the 180 days in Mexico. Don't rely on what they GIVE you. ASK for 180 days.

@michael Andrade.....I wish you all the V.ery B.est of L.ife...✍🏿🇻🇨🇬🇧

Love this new bit of information , Thank You 🙏

I like the title ( Vagabond Awake ) thats me now, I'm doing the same retire in Brazil

Wow, I'm from San Francisco Ca myself. I've always wanted to visit Brazil 🇧🇷

I enjoyed the video, thanks for posting. -Marc

This was one of your best vlogs

I just discovered your channel its awesome

AWESOME interview guys. I needed to hear/see this one.

Talk about looking happy....thanks Michael!

How it started "I took her last name!" How its going: "We're separated now."

Btw my Chiapas budget was 1000 USD but it always added up to about 800 👌Being single and a smoker Thailand was approximately the same as San Cristobal in the Capitol Bangkok. Got to find good place cheap rent first always the # 1 thing.

You both just made my day. Thank you

Thanks this is now my favorite KZfaq video interview…..God Bless

He exemplifies what I want to do

Vey informative and interesting! Michael, Good luck always. Thanks for sharing, Dan.

Michael, you should start a video of your travels. I've been watching other KZfaq videos, but none are high energy as you doing this interview. I've been youtube exploring to retire abroad. Thanks for the information.

Incredible chap...so nice!

❤ HELLO MICHAEL HOW ARE YOU ? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE WONDERFUL VIDEO ABOUTED MY COUNTRY. BRAZIL IS A FANTASTIC PLACE TO BE AND I WISH WITH MY HEART ALL THE BEST FOR YOU ❤.

You got me thinking 🤔. I have Two pensions and social security. This is nice to know.

Wow, good to hear.

VERY good information. Thank you !

Presently I'm living on a pension of £520 per month in the UK. Lucky for me I have my home paid off but bills still eat £320 of my pension leaving me just £50 per week. I would be out of this country living somewhere like Brazil if I wasn't disabled but maybe in my next life.

What am amazing guy, thank you i am retiring in December and ready to travel.

Great video. One of your best. I really enjoyed the interview style you have done on some of your videos. Now that you are both famous KZfaqrs I am sure you can attract many more interesting people (but normal) living interesting lives in interesting places to share their stories and adventures.

Sounds like thumbs up in Brazil is a lot like the Hawaiian Shaka sign (thumb and pinkie up).