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Eight months ago, we left Canada behind — driven out by the rising cost of living, government overreach, and a crumbling healthcare system. We packed a 20-foot container, 12 suitcases, 5 backpacks, 3 cats, 3 kids, and moved to El Salvador — a country once feared, now flourishing with opportunity, safety, and hope. In this video, I share our emotional journey, the culture we’ve embraced, the challenges we’ve faced, our monthly cost of living breakdown, and why we believe El Salvador offers a brighter future for families.
👉 Learn why Canada and the USA are no longer the "safe havens" they once were — and why more people are choosing freedom over fear.
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~~~~~ 📲 Join our WhatsApp relocation group and weekly calls! ~~~~~
~~~~~ Monday, April 28 · 7:00 – 9:00pm ~~~~~
~~~~~ Time zone: America/El_Salvador ~~~~~
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~~~~~ Video call link: https://meet.google.com/phr-fiam-pzw ~~~~~
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00:00Introduction
01:12The People and the Culture
03:17The Cost of Living
07:18The Food
12:18Safety and Security
16:57Adjusting the the Language
19:26Infrastructure and Utilities
24:25Reflecting on the Journey





