Aw, thank you, Vilma! We've been kind of on hold for making videos for a while, but if you or your fiancé can think of any topics you'd like to see a video on, please let us know! We'd like to get kicking again!

Thank you!

Aw, thanks so much, JCVR!

Thanks so much for the nice comment! We love Arequipa & Lima (though Arequipa's small city vibe and weather really tip the scales in its favor)! We're still uploading, but we're on a every other week schedule at this point. I hope you enjoy some of our other videos, and feel free to share with your friends and family. :)

Hey, thanks, Pepe Jose Ruiz! We're so happy to be here!

Thanks, PJR!!

Wow, thanks David! We're in Arequipa, which is a lovely city. Check out some of our other videos if you'd like to see what our new city is like! :)

yea, we just go "please pay taxes"

Yea! We just say "please pay taxes"

Thanks, Ivan! :)

Thanks so much for the comment!!! Where in Peru are you from, and where in Peru would you like to retire? :)

@@TheFandrichExpedition you're welcome! i'm from Lima, the traffic could be chaotic in Lima and kind expensive in many things ( "basic" like food & transportation are very cheap) Arequipa or Trujllo have a nice development infrastructure and more affordable, food also is cheaper , both cities have a great weather ..my apartment is in Surco , lima , not far away of Miraflores, ( the touristic area in Lima ) my mom have a house in Cajamarca, great place to get away of the noise lima, close to " banos del Inca".lovely place.... anyway, i would love to live between Lima, Caamarca and Mancora in the summer!

True enough (although, Clint eluded to it in Part 2). We've been meaning to make a video about that, but we just haven't gotten there yet.

Ryan, you better keep your mouth shut. Stop writing nonsense. I think you are not a foreigner, I think you are a Peruvian with a chavista ideology ( socialist,leftist, comunist,whatever,etc.). I say this to you because of the way you are commenting. You sound like a person from another world, I rather not say from a third world country but it makes me think that way and been said that, please don't comment nonsense.

@@fuerzacristal9797 Wait....why is he a socialist , leftist , communist ? becuase he said that its not so easy to make money in Peru... THIS IS VERY TRUE. Although Peru has a rising economy it is still very poor country in general. Money is more difficult to make in Peru without having contacts. Sounds like your spend too much time watching television lol! this person stop being so mean to people, what ryan said makes sense

We agree with you! Arequipa is lovely. I wish (Lili here) that I could handle the altitude of hiking the beautiful volcanos, but my body hates it, even if I miss hiking. Clint, however, has done Misti twice and Picchu Picchu once!

@@TheFandrichExpedition nice! I love the Peruvian Andes! I can’t wait to get back. How is everything going with the pandemic?

@@AlaskaPirates - the pandemic is going.....slowly. Arequipa is having another surge of cases (I can only presume because of Christmas), but it's not nearly as bad as it was previously. But things are still operating at limited capacity, restrictions & curfew still in place, etc. But I think things are moving in the right direction!

@@TheFandrichExpedition excellent.... I don’t think anywhere on this planet could be as bad as the USA right now🤣😳🤦🏻‍♂️

Thank you!!! We've been in a bit of an upload-slump lately (mostly COVID blues and being uninspired when trying to think of new videos). BUT, if you have recommendations, questions you'd like answered, or videos you'd like to see, please let us know! :)

I couldn't agree more! Our President is a complete moron and he's destroying whats left of American integrity worldwide. I think most smart Americans are packing up and running out of America before the TITANIC goes down completely! Im leaving too and have no reason to return. See you soon, ALOHA! 💕💗💕💗💕

Hey Ram - that's a great idea! I'll add it to our list!

Thanks, Eve! I hope you enjoyed the video!

Thanks for the comment!! We've got a fair bit of determination, things are going quite well! Thanks!

ryan richards I'm a Peruvian raised in America and this comment really embarrases me.But from my understanding, Peru years ago is different from Peru today.Most of Peru was borderline dirt poor in the 70's 80's and 90's with a pretty high illiteracy rate mostly due to the instable politicial environment and corrupt politicians.Peru in the 2000's-2010's has improved significantly from those dark times.Some of the presdients have even been jailed or are awaiting process for their corruption.There's also been alot more freedom for foreign companies to invest.Peru tourism has also skyrocketed in recent years and has impacted the economy.The literacy rate has also improved significantly. I think this couple will have better luck but the heads up is very much appreciated for any American trying to live abroad.

​@@kikeramirez3888 Absolutely! The social and economic indicators for this country since 1980 are truly impressive in even a global context. Adult literacy was below 82% in 1981, now it's approaching 95%. Infant mortality was just shy of 83 deaths per 100k live births, now it's not even 12. Life expectancy in 1980 was 60 years, now it's above 75 years. GDP in 1980 was around $18 billion, now it's above $210 billion (real dollars). Arguably more importantly, GDP/cap in 1990 was just $1,200, now it's about $6,200. By the UN's HDI, Peru is one of the fastest improving countries in Latin America and continuing to accelerate, ranking 89th in the world. The overall poverty rate in 1980 was well above 60%, now it's below 25% and extreme poverty is at 3.8%. Ryan Richards, simply put, the Peru that you describe in your comments on our channel just doesn't exist anymore.

@Pablo Yong Thanks for the comment! It's very exciting to see what the future may hold for Peru. It is up to all of us here to make that reality possible.

@@clintonfandrich619 I know its difficult to adapt to the rapid changing reality of a "true" developing country (by "true" i mean sustainable, low debt, low inflation, etc, for decades now) for example, in 2018, per cápita income reached 7100 USD (nominal) but the one that really matters is the PPP number, which is adjusted for the low local prices, and that comes up to 14k USD. And 5 years from now it will be 18k, so on and so forth, while in the past that growth would've been unsustainable due to bad government spending, massive debt (like Ecuador or Argentina) basically a mirage that will burst, the typical "Boom and Bust" cycle that we've managed to escape. With a good prospect of improving the economic, political and social reforms, its a painstaking process to build quality institutions, we've managed to do it for Macroeconomic stability, and are the most stable nation of Latin America in that regard, along with Chile, for almost 3 decades now. Much is left to do ofc.

Hi Ines! Great question, and to be honest, it wasn't something that I thought that much about before moving. Really, I think it depends on your interests and what you're into. I (this is Lili) am a bit of an introvert, so it's a bit of a struggle. That being said, because I'm an introvert, going out all the time with friends isn't a big part what I think is fun. I do love low-key things with a handful of friends, and it did take us a little while to get to the point where we felt like we had a friend-base. Clint is much more extroverted than I am, and as such, having a group of friends is much more important for him. He, however, is very good at going to events and such where there would be people who share common interests. One of Clint's jobs does also help us with the Expat population (he teaches English part-time), so that has been a help as well. I would say that if you plan on doing an internship that would be an amazing place to start to meet people. I would almost guarantee that those people have similar interests. The internet is also an amazing tool. Facebook is free for most mobile carriers in Peru, so everyone has it and there are a ton of groups that people utilize. I'll pass this message on to Clint as well...he may have some more insight, but please do let us know if you have any more questions! We're always happy to help!

Thank you so much for this answer! It really has been a help! All the best!

Thanks, Ines. You, too! And good luck with your internship!

Hello, I am Peruvian, I born in Perú, and I live in Lima. The people of Peru are very friendly, very easy making friends, some Peruvians could be shy to begin a conversation with foreigners but, with other Peruvians, the people quickly start to talk. and it's very easily making friends. For me is easier to make friends in languages schools, maybe in cultural events, maybe make sports. please do let me know if you have any more questions! I am always happy to help! My native language is Spanish. Sorry, I am still learning English.

Hi David! Thanks so much for your nice comment, and you're right. Peruvians are so friendly! :)

I agree

Thanks so much for the comment! That's definitely a good point! Peru has so much to offer everyone! :) It's one of the reasons we love it.

Thanks for the comment! We are probably a bit biased, but we love Arequipa. It's beautiful (even if it is a little dry), but the weather is fantastic!

Thanks for the comment, FlamencoOz...I know it felt silly to say all those things because, to us, it was like, "Of course we'd choose this!"

Sounds like you would love Communist Venezuela (poster child of Socialism). Let us know how that works out.

@@osopolar2022 That's such a silly statement. Clearly you are unable to articulate a legitimate argument so you choose reactionary one liners. Try again.

@@FlamencoOz I was just trying to help you find happiness and contentment in your life. Are you going to buy that ticket to paradise (Venezuela)?

@@osopolar2022 people don’t have a clue what is communism is till they don’t live in oppression ,they’re so stupid

Good question - yes! The process for someone marrying a Peruvian is MUCH easier!

The Fandrich Expedition thanks I will look into starting the process!👍

Nop m very easy ,

Thanks!!

I think it's great that you're talking to your neighbors in Boston! I think people need a little more interaction with the people around them! :)

Hey Migue R! Thanks for the comment. We actually just did a video about cost of living (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pq-Vnr1krpbXin0.html), but if you have any more questions after watching it, please let us know! We are more than happy to help. As for safety, we live in Yanahuara, which is one of the nicest districts. That being said, we definitely feel safe in our apartment and walking around the area (day and night). Arequipa is, generally, a safe place. We love it here. Again, let us know if we can help with any more questions you have.

Hi , thanks for the reply, for some reason the video link you sent doesn't work.

Sorry about that - check out our channel. It's the most recent upload.

As an American who has been living and working in Peru since 1980, how do you intend to make a living here? You can't legally live or work here legally without having a resident visa. How are you going to get that? Unless you are self employed, you will never survive working for someone else. You will be fortunate to make $800 a month, if that. There is no safety net here. Eventually, most people come to their senses and leave. The best advice I can pass on to you dreamers is the same advice I was given 35 years ago by an American businessman, "run down to the airport, take the first plane out of the country, and never come back and that will be your best investment in Peru." If you come as a tourist or a lay-about-street-bum, you'll have a great time on vacation. The couple who made this video seem to be nice people living in dreamland. It would be great if they did a 5 year follow up.

did you ever make it? I live in Arequipa, you basically spend 18 soles ($5) daily for a good breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can get more expensive or cheaper meals if you want of course. Transportation costs $0.30 by bus to any part of the city; or $1.50 by taxi from the downtown to the closest districts. Renting a 2 rooms apartment in a decent zone is approximately $350. A large house in a nice zone costs around $250,000, and a flat around $100,000-120,000. Arequipa is a very safe city compared to Lima or to the northern cities, which are where most of the horrible news from Peru come from. It has around 1 million habitants, climate is dry and sunny 9 months of the year. Minimum wage is $275, proffesionals make way more money obviously. And we have this awesome inactive volcano next to us called Misti, which looks exactly as the Mount Fiji, but bigger. I hope that helped you.

Thanks, David! The standard work week is usually 40 hours-ish, but very often, people end up working longer. Let us know if you have any other questions!!!

That’s an improvement for me. I work 60 at my current job in the USA.

Hey Ram Barlev - nope, we're still in AQP holding strong. I don't think I'd change being here, especially for this pandemic. We've been pretty lucky all in all. :) Hope you're doing well!

Thanks for the recommendation! We'll check it out!

It is sanskrit - good eye! It (is supposed) to mean "Beautiful Mistake" to remind me that mistakes can turn into something beautiful if handled properly.

Hey Ram! We were just talking about this with some friends that are visiting. They told us that England had given some of the things (gold, etc.) it had taken from some countries during colonization periods, and they were wondering if this had happened with Spain & Peru. Good idea!

What about the 4500 years of European culture, progress and civilisation the Spanish brought ? The Spanish empire was a generator empire, the British empire a predator one. They brought too many great things to mention. Nobody denies the violence of the conquest.

Neruda said : they take the gold away... They brought gold .. referring to the Spanish language.

80% of the gold stayed in America ( the continent in case you don't know ) and was spent in schools , universities, hospitals, streets , cities. I suppose YOU DON'T know the university of San Marcos in lima PERÚ was the first in the new world ( 1551 ).

My opinion as a Peruvian is all that is water under the bridge. Perú still a resource rich country. We have gold veins that no one is allowed to mine.

Hey Pedro! Are you asking if we have income or jobs in Arequipa?

Yea, what is the income and what do you do?