🇫🇷Always a special smile when I see a new video from you. Yes, I took the leap at age 20 and moved by myself to Paris in the 70s, found work, a lodging and attended school. There was no rich parent funding my living in Paris. It was more work than pleasure but it changed me forever. I became fearless to launch into new endeavors the rest of my life and now in my 70s I continue to challenge people's ideas of aging, still maintaining a richly rewarding consulting practice and living an expansive fulfilling life filled with social connections and meaningful solitude. I travel to Paris and all of France several times a year. We must always remember the universe is an expanding force and if we allow ourselves and our lives to contract, we are going against the very force that keeps us alive and learning and growing every day. Thank you for the wisdom and rich ideas in all of your videos. They are a treasure.
@wildhorses6817
7 ай бұрын
Do you live in US now ? Or have you found another preferred Country.
@debbieottman4207
7 ай бұрын
Bravo! So well said! I agree 100%🥰🇨🇦
@roxanne7806
7 ай бұрын
Glad people like other countries to live in otherwise everyone would live in USA AMERICA.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Very well put. 😁🙏❤️
@ATLIEN333
7 ай бұрын
I went to Paris for the first time at age 57 the week before Thanksgiving. I felt so much more relaxed than anywhere in America. I felt completely safe and the Metro was outstanding.I will be back very soon.
@publicminx
7 ай бұрын
in reality London and Paris are not safer than for instance NY. And apropos: NY has actually older buildings than London (for instance the old Dutch Wyckoff House from 1652). The reason for that is the Great Fire in London 1666 which destroyed basically everything. This means most old buildings in London are from a later time (and here is where more is preserved than in NY - which had a rather substitute mentality (destroy old for new) even if it continued at first just like any other European city with absolute comparable old buildings. Apart from that: Berlin, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Munich, Warsaw, Vienna, Prague, Copenhagen, Zurich etc. are indeed much safer than all big/comparable cities in the US ...
@vzmax
Ай бұрын
France is now islamized and africanized, it's not safe any more, France doesn't look like France, it has nothing to do with it used to be.
@Kitiwake
Ай бұрын
😂 well .. Plenty of pick pockets and the suburbs are dangerous, especially if you're white.. But it's true, you're unlikely to be gunned down in public.
@afhyoutube
7 ай бұрын
Whoever edits these videos needs a raise. Just a masterpiece of visual storytelling.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Haha, thank you. That would be me. 😁
@denniszenanywhere
7 ай бұрын
@@BeneaththeSurfaceYT You're outdoing your son in video editing. 🙂
@Kiwiwanderer
7 ай бұрын
I totally agree. The content. We need this. All the working wounded still working our moronic office jobs -…dreaming of a life in Italy , France or Croatia ….thank you for the inspiration ❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you guys for the kind comments. That’s quite a statement about my son. I don’t compare to his incredible skills, but thank you! 🙏
@carolynclitheroe3588
7 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s time to start experiencing the joy of in real life French flea markets instead of online…! That would make a great video too…
@shivarahimipiano
7 ай бұрын
Glad to see you guys settled and happy with your new life in France. My husband and I moved to south of Spain a couple of years ago from Canada and we are very happy here. We are in our late 40s, so still many years away from retirement. As you said people in this part of the world are very friendly, warm and welcoming.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Indeed. Thanks for your support and best of luck!
@BigSmallTravel
6 ай бұрын
We vacationed in Elviria in the south of Spain, near Marcella, and enjoyed it. Where are you located? The people in Andalusia were very patient and warm indeed. We are based in Florence, central Italy, so things are more tense here compared to Southern Spain. As well, we enjoyed the expat friendly and services made for tourists and expats alike who do not speak Spanish. If you are curious, check out our video in Southern Spain on our channel and let us know what you think?
@shivarahimipiano
6 ай бұрын
@@BigSmallTravel We live in Mijas between Fuengirola and Mijas Pueblo in the mountains. I visited Florence in 2019 and absolutely fell in love with the city and the Tuscany region overall. Such a beautiful place to live! Where are you from originally?
@heidemarierippert1842
7 ай бұрын
Hello from Germany! Glad you enjoy the European way of living and you are most welcome! Your lifestyle is as well the result of how hard you worked in the US to earn money to being able to afford living in Europe.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Very true!
@publicminx
7 ай бұрын
@heidemarieririppert: thats NOT the European way of living. Central Europe/Germany is a bit better here (and even on the higher standard there is a lot to complain). French services sucked already back in the 80ties and 90ties and not much changed. One of many reasons why France always had a bit aspects of a lesser developed backward Southern European country (and also a reason why it is behind the UK despite of the same population size). Yep, some like those Southern Stereotypes (and its obvious that the youtuber and his son has some more relation to the Romance/Latin sphere (which is in the case of France only half true - lets not forget that there is a reason why it has a Germanic name, btw. the same as in Frankfurt, Frankenstein etc)) but there is a difference between a slower, traditional lifestyle and unnecessary things which don't add to the life quality (also not if one tries to sell oneself those as 'part of the deal'). I have no problem if people still like to live under such conditions and get enough lie quality out of it. But in the political stage France blocked for ideological reasons already a lot of progress or supported obviously wrong financial decisions of Southern European countries (against the Central- and Northern States) - which dmgs Europe (there are a few other cases of course where they supported rational things). Also the union system of France sucks and requires a reform. But this, indeed is another topic and does not necessarily has to bother retirees living in the country side ...
@User12345fan
6 ай бұрын
Not just worked hard, he worked hard but in the US. Working as hard in France wouldn’t have allowed him this lifestyle he has now in France.
@mic498
3 ай бұрын
@@publicminx You must be fun at parties
@carolynlarke1340
7 ай бұрын
I studied French for years. I was inoculated as a child with a love for the place with a visit with the family at 8 yo and my father's stories of living in Bretagne and Normandy in the 1950s. As soon as I could I started visiting on my own. After retirement I started spending 2-3 months riding all around the country. There were a thousand reasons France got to be so important for me that I decided to move there in 2020. Through delays and all I searched for a place of similar size as my present house, 100sq meters or so. It had to he inexpensive but in a new environment where I could walk and bike and swim. I found a village house with a garden on a river in the Aude Department, almost to the Spanish border. Got my Visa in less than 2 weeks after applying in person in Miami. I'm planning on flying out 15 March with my sister in law and 2 cats. For me, a native of and living in the Miami area, I am done here. There is nothing left to love. The fishing is done. There is no nature remaining to walk through. The food is expensive and we've plowed up every farm and orange grove to the point that stores import citrus from Cali, TX, and South Africa. The prices and quality reflect the excessive road time. Traffic is so bad that it takes well over an hour to travel 15km. There is zero, useful, public transportation and people are run down and killed daily by cars. The system of laws, right of way and urban design make it impossible to be safe. I will not go into the gun violence problem but it's also every day. In France I am so at ease. I know there is crime, particularly in big cities but it's not the violence level of the US. Bikes and peds are protected and I can say from experience, Don't speed in/through French villages. They are serious about protecting people so the fines are substantial. Camera enforcement is a good thing. Where I am moving hunting culture is deep. It's been beyond living memory since anyone has been shot. Hmm. The tiny village of Lapradelle has 300 people yet every day there are 5 beautiful coaches that can take you to TGV hubs in an hour or so. They cost $3 each way and have wifi, cushy seats and are quiet and clean other than the occasional sports teams celebrating on board. The people are kind and helpful and were so happy to hear I am moving in this spring to live not rent out to tourists. While it is a summer tourist area they are mostly well behaved families and Europeans not the louts and drunks I have endured here in S Fl . My French has progressed and I was able to get both my bank account and water service started speaking only French. The people were so nice and helpful when I was grasping a bit but language is a thing for me so it will only get better. I've even begun to recognize the local, Occitanie accent so I know who the real locals are. The packing is moving along and the cats are catching on that things are changing somehow. They're in for the change of their lives. So am I. Can't wait. This video is spot on. Thanks for the work.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
And thank you right back for sharing!
@tamaratrejo222
7 ай бұрын
Sounds wonderful!
@Olivier-GM
7 ай бұрын
Bienvenue dans votre futur chez vous. :)
@AngelaStazknee
7 ай бұрын
I watch your videos for courage, you remind me it’s ok to be afraid, and that my mind is going to be negative and it’s up to me to keep facing the challenges to make the changes during my mid-life. I too have a desire so deep for change, my brain & body will no longer let me stay settled. Thank you!
@publicminx
7 ай бұрын
you could feed your desire to change by concretizing the way mentally. you lose for instance nothing by just doing some research of getting work in Europe (if necessary). especially the more wealthy countries in Europe (Germany and most countries around) actively seek for all kind of workers, very skilled ones BUT also for simple jobs! the possibility to do that became in the last decade easier and easier. again: you could just look (say for fun) a bit around - to get a more concrete possible route in your mind instead just abstract fears ...
@aliciathom9633
7 ай бұрын
Love hearing your story. Our son and his family moved to a small village in the Cevenne, and have been so welcomed and included, it is delightful. We are originally from the UK and moved to Oregon in 1991. 18 years later we moved to Moscow, Russia (not Idaho!) for work. During our seven years there we built a holiday home in Turkey as a place to recharge and rest. When we left Moscow I suggested we take a year’s sabbatical in Turkey before returning to Portland. Eight years later we are still in Turkey and loving it, having sold our home in Portland! We are nearly 69 and 74 and have no idea what the future holds but making the most of every opportunity and experience.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Love your story! ❤️😁
@RitaEstefan
7 ай бұрын
Your situation is very similar to ours. We sold everything in California, packed a couple of boxes, and moved to France in 2022. Best decision ever!! There's no going back. It's not an easy journey, but it gives us motivation to keep on going. I'm glad I've found your channel.
@humblebee3018
7 ай бұрын
I love how you take the time to read and reply to the comments of your viewers and subscribers. Your Interaction with us is fantastic! I'm from Spain living in WA state for 20 year but always wanting to go back to Spain or France, or Italy. It would feel pretty much the same to me!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support. Hope you get back to Europe soon. :)
@bfouryou3885
7 ай бұрын
Having spent many summers in France (my father's side) and revisiting regularly, couldn't agree with you more. Really, that balance and taking time to enjoy resonates with us. We are getting ready to early retirement and France is on our radar. Cheers from Montreal Canada.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Nice!
@vzmax
Ай бұрын
Je suis toujours surpris de constater que personne n'est satisfait de son sort. Personnellement, j'adorerais déménager au Québec. Non pas à Montréal mais plus loin dans la campagne.
@denisewalsh6586
Ай бұрын
I went to McGill University in Mo treal..the French in all the department stores like Simpson, Le Bai were so unfriendly..I would ask a question in English and they would answer me in French.
@christinelynd9253
7 ай бұрын
Husband and I (50 yr olds) are considering world travel/ early retirement and I love your insight just on change, motivation, intention and growth. Keep up this wonderful content!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, good luck to you!
@MegaDrummerboy16
7 ай бұрын
Remember 50 is still young no matter what the shallow USA culture feeds you. Go now & find a better place to live.
@JasonMcLay
5 ай бұрын
The food story is so true. I lived, for a short time, in Chalais between Bordeaux and Anguoleme, The markets were fine but the restaurants were not great. In Paris, I felt too walled in by buildings but the food was magnificent. I love your channel and your son's too. So insightful and inspiring. Thank you for all you share with us. The way the USA is now, for sure, choose another place. Hopefully, things come around but the USA now feels like children in politics, "I want it my way and I will not compromise." A stalemate government will never work for the people. Anyway, you are an amazing family. I live vicariously through your eyes and I realize, even though I will never meet you all, somehow, we are all in this together. Great thanks.
@cj99cj991
7 ай бұрын
So inspirational! Your videos are so beautifully edited. I really appreciate the time and care you put into each piece. Living in France has been a huge goal and one that will be obtainable in the next 3-5 years. Including the audience in your journey allows me to not only see the joy of it all but the difficult challenges …that ultimately make the experience so rich.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Best of luck with your own journey. 😁
@KimberlieOtt
7 ай бұрын
What a positive video. Thank you for an insider's view of such a lovely country!!!
@Lifeinthewyldewest
7 ай бұрын
Your videos are mind blowing, so good! I loved hearing your take on France! I love to see you living your dream. Also a fan of Nathaniel, I see he comes by it naturally. Thank you for editing this wonderful video and sharing it with your KZitem community.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
And thank you, right back for your lovely comments! 🙏😁
@librarylady6mena368
7 ай бұрын
We lived in France for 9 years, in the south which is likely different than the north. I found must of what you say to be true. In our case, it was a work related move, so we knew it was temporary. However, had I had the chance to stay, I would have. The US no longer clicks for us either, we make our home between Uruguay and Germany right now, but our children live in the US, which makes a big difference as does age. Great video! Merci beaucoup❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing, and for your support!
@Estelle0dcma
7 ай бұрын
As a French I am glad that you and Cecilia have been enjoying living in France. It's a beautiful country that a lot of French people sometimes forget. I have been travelling to the most wonderful countries (imo) for several weeks each time in Europe, South Asia and North Africa. Even if I love discovering new places I am also really happy to come back home. I am not saying it's the perfect country in the world, it has its flaws but it offers so much overall. I share your opinion on the restaurant in the countryside. There are a bunch of nice places but you have to do some research. Entering one randomly could be an entire experience. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend visiting Lille and Bordeaux where I lived a few years back. Beautiful walkable cities, amazing quality food and history. Enjoy a wine tour near Bordeaux stopping by the most iconic châteaux (vineyards) and go for a day to Arcachon (train from Bordeaux) to share fresh oysters and white wine with a view on the Atlantic ocean. Lille is a quaint place with beautiful little streets. Enjoy typical food and it's well known for its beers. Add a day trip to Bruges (Belgium, less than one hour trip) to discover the Venice from the north. Little canals, beautiful houses, Antics shop, good food. Good job, your French is amazing at the end of the video!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! For your kind words and amazing suggestions. 🙏😁
@daviddechamps8840
7 ай бұрын
@@BeneaththeSurfaceYT Having been working for a US company for 20 years, I have had many discussions on the US vs Europe models with colleagues. Pro's and con's on both sides, of course. There is probably an age things as well: there is a time for each priority, in life. And I guess that, when you have achieved a certain financial security, it's easier to enjoy and focus on the rest. Beyond Lille and Bordeaux (which I like a lot, as a Belgian), if you ever want to visit Brussels (1h20 from Paris by train), I'd be more than happy to be your guide. Don't hesitate to reach out!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
@@daviddechamps8840 Indeed. Age and stage in life do factor in greatly. Thanks so much for your offer! So nice of you. 🙏
@mdte5421
7 ай бұрын
Yep I agree I lived in Lille for 3 years ( I went to grad school and I really moved for love too from Toronto ). Lille is absolutely beautiful and a very strategic placed to all the big cities . I orrery much visited all of nord -pas de Calais ( from lievin to Amiens). I’m now back to Toronto but looking for apartment in Arras or Albi ( yes closer to la campagne 😍).
@bodilyc
7 ай бұрын
We left Portland OR 2.5 yrs ago and moved to France. Shipped a 40 foot container and our car all the way to Pau. Bought a house and try beyond belief to settle in and adapt. We had a very different experience than you. It was the worse time of my entire life and as a Brit I had already transitioned to America as a young adult and managed to embrace a new culture. So I know I am very capable of this. However, France was mostly a very very difficult and depressing experience. We ended up selling our house there and returning to the States. I just want to point out that even with all the very good intentions (as you have had) sometimes a place is not equal to the dream one has of it in reality. I am happy you are loving it there, but want to express that for every good story as yours is, ppl should be aware that there are equal bad stories with not so good outcomes.
@gracevm
7 ай бұрын
I love it when there’s counterbalance… can you expand on your experience and why you left after the arduous task of moving overseas?
@bodilyc
7 ай бұрын
We found that in general, the French were not so keen on Americans. We found that we were repeatedly taken advantage of with any kind of trades men, or hiring we had to do. The price for us as Americans was ten fold their average charges. We were lied to repeatedly, and given our limited language ability we were often not able to defend ourselves. Pleas know that some ppl were lovely and a few friends were made but generally speaking we never were accepted. The French bureaucracy is very trying and the struggle to have ppl come when they are scheduled and work a full day is just beyond belief. Little accountability and frustration with limited access to most things we def take for granted in USA. @@gracevm
@gracevm
7 ай бұрын
@@bodilyc thank you, that makes sense and it also sounds like what I’ve been reading happens to foreigners in Portugal as well
@patriciasalem3606
6 ай бұрын
@@bodilyc I suspect many foreign countries are challenging when you buy and want to fix up properties, although even when I owned a home in the US Midwest, I found it difficult to get contractors to commit to a work schedule. I'm looking to rent abroad in the next year or two, but the issue I run up against is having pets. And there's also the stability of not owning your residence. I moved five times within Mexico in the seven years I lived there because of unscrupulous (that's putting it mildly) landlords or noise problems with adjacent properties. I didn't mind the poor infrastructure (getting internet set up or the lack of postal delivery), as I saw that as a trade off with the slower pace of life. But you're right, it is hard to feel you're being taken advantage of. As a single woman, I think I was probably more of a target than couples. Probably the more resources (aka money) you have to deal with these issues, the better the experience.
@jonathanjacques7250
6 ай бұрын
Happy living a nice slow life in the US. Retired and loving life.
@nikij.6058
7 ай бұрын
I’m from your former city, Portland. Have lived here over 25 years. In my late fifties asking myself if I want to liver here forever. My son lives and works in Sweden. I’d like to be closer to him. Visiting Europe made me think there is so much more out there and different ways to live. Your story is compelling. It would be hard to leave as I have an awesome 50s brick home on five acres, lived here the whole time! So, maybe I’ll join you somewhere in Europe. Best life to you both.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, and best of luck with your own journey!
@lindam4259
4 ай бұрын
perfect age to leave...late fifties. i'm early 70s and wish I did it sooner, although no time like the present, as they say!
@denisewalsh6586
Ай бұрын
Five acres is nice..most people in t he world are not blessed with that acreage..I have 3 acres here in Long Island, NY and it is hard to leave plus 30 minutes from the ocean..
@Bangle9
7 ай бұрын
I am happy to see that you look better rested and healthy. Great that you are settling in so well. Im considering a big move myself within a couple few years.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, and best of luck with your plans!
@alexandrelarsac9115
6 ай бұрын
On interactions with the French, never forget that we are not raised to be "nice" with strangers but to show them respect. Hence the greetings.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
6 ай бұрын
Yup 👍
@vzmax
Ай бұрын
Il y a surtout le fait qu'aucun Français n'est tenu dans son propre pays de parler une autre langue que la sienne !
@sheilashells
7 ай бұрын
Your videos are such a treat. I absolutely love them!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏
@midwestlakelife
7 ай бұрын
This is so beautiful. I'm not planning on moving, but I am looking to change my life in different ways. I'm afraid. Fear is leading to some procrastination. Hearing your message also applies to smaller changes and dreams. Thank you.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
It does. Smaller leaps count too. I encourage you to practice being more daring! 🙏❤️
@sscott4028
7 ай бұрын
Would love to see an updated home tour. I’m sure your home is beautiful ❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Very soon!
@janiebratt8826
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your wise words. We live in the country at the base of Mt. Hood and have a small cherry orchard that provides us plenty of time to travel. We will spend a month in France this year tracking the Tour de France route. Life is good!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Nice!
@glennmartin346
7 ай бұрын
One of your best yet! Simple, informative, and beautifully illustrated. We have plans to sell a casa in both Italy and Merida Mexico, then we'll be France bound for a new life
@clarissahallowell5436
7 ай бұрын
I have been watching your videos for a while now. I love that you and your wife are in your 50’s as I am as well. I would love to see a video on what you’re doing for health insurance in France and how navigating the health system over there is going for you. Merci Beaucoup.🙏
@tytec5
7 ай бұрын
Great to hear your take on why you love France better than the US. I am French born and raised, moved to the US when I was 19. I ended up staying because I met my husband and started a family and so on. I miss France terribly, even more so now than my children have their own lives and families. I keep dreaming of moving back, but not an easy decision to move away from your children. Being an expat is strangely getting harder as i get older, but I must add that I also feel like an expat when I am in France. I love hearing that for the most part you have a positive experience with your move to France.
@cwednesday
7 ай бұрын
I hear you. I'm also French and moved to the US at 24 years old. I love being back there every year, but actually moving back would be intense. The whole 2 hour lunch and closing for August stuff gets on my nerves. lol. And as for the bureaucracy, it makes me want to sprint back to the US. But I agree with you that being an expat becomes harder as you get older.
@anahitamosallai528
7 ай бұрын
Aloha from Maui! Been following you for a while....Lots of love to you and your boys. I truly look forward to watching your videos.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 🙏
@Deliciouslyvibrant
7 ай бұрын
Aww loved that you ended in French too! Je suis totalement d’accord! One must take leaps of Faith when it feels aligned despite initial fears. It always leads to rich and amazing life experiences. It was the case for me every.single.time (moving from Europe to Canada, then Australia and now back in Europe but in another country I would have NEVER considered and where I feel at home now: Spain 🇪🇸). Merci de toujours partager de si belles vidéos avec nous. They’re always so insightful 💫😇👍🏽
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup ! 🙏
@JakobKhatup
7 ай бұрын
So happy to see you finally enjoying life:) Thank you for posting:)
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
😁
@philiphema2678
6 ай бұрын
Sooooo much sense in what you say! Experience is the true educator and destroyer of misconceptions!!! Bonne journee!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
6 ай бұрын
🙏😁
@dualcit007
7 ай бұрын
Your videos, and commitment to showing the good and the more challenging, are so enjoyable to watch. Thank you for sharing your journey. I moved from the USA to The Netherlands almost 30 years ago and have now been here as long as I was there. Both still feel like home, however I’m absolutely certain my quality of life and work life balance are better here than there.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your lovely words. Yes, nothing like the European way!
@ziggy33399
7 ай бұрын
What about health there? Or healthcare? Your video is a real treat & im grateful for your time and excellent information . Thank you. Merci.❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Yes, healthcare has been quite a thing. Currently grappling with it. :(
@redsidis
7 ай бұрын
Also interested to hear about the healthcare. We were recently in Bayeux when my husband got sick (the flu ) and we were able to get in a see a doctor and get him treated within 2 days. Total cost withouth insurance 28 euros. Wondering if that was an anomoly or typical. @@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
@Ella-zj2ur
7 ай бұрын
Very happy to know you've both found your home in every sense! We spent a month in Strasbourg a couple of years ago and found the people to be lovely. In Paris, as well, if you don't speak French but at least greet people in French--and better yet, ask if they speak English in French--responses can be overwhelmingly positive. 🇫🇷
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Indeed 😁
@kailiasage
7 ай бұрын
Your videos are always so visually pleasing. It’s so cool to see you use your producing and videography skills on this channel. A lot of reasons you mentioned in this video resonate with my need to also leave the US. A work life balance lends to other areas of my life also improving and now that’s my goal.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Nice. Thank you so much for your kind words and wishing you all the best!
@equiknox14
7 ай бұрын
I so enjoy your videos...interesting, thoughtful, visually clean and informative. Its my virtual escape!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Nice! So happy to hear! 😁
@polosma77
7 ай бұрын
Actually, the long afternoon breaks make sense, as long as you push the hours to close later. I live in a US suburb, and many places like coffee shops and other stores close at 5pm sharp. especially after Covid. It would be nice to have some shops open after hours, otherwise everybody working normal hours wouldn't be able to enjoy them. Many suburbs are like ghost town after hours.
@pazsugarspice
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience in moving to France from the USA. I am also on a journey to do this in the next couple of years. I am learning French (again), and about the different areas to semi-retire/settle. I have loved France since I was a teenager, but also would consider other countries in Europe. While my thoughts about France are still conceptions as I've never lived there, you have touched on a few in this video. I love that French people are so polite with manners and more personable in business. I have leaned in this video that work-life balance is important and from other videos I've seen. This is enticing. I am obsessed with architecture, especially periods in the Renaissance.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
6 ай бұрын
You should take a leap of your own! 😁
@dollimelaine
7 ай бұрын
The french know how to live. It is the only place where I feel at home and I have lived in many countries. I am originally from California, where I am at the moment in a small town. The pressure and vibe is pretty much survival level. In the summer I will be in England and then to France. Thanks for your video*
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Best of luck to you!
@kimberlystritt8631
7 ай бұрын
I spent what was suppose to be a month that became two in the summer in South America - mostly Argentina 🇦🇷. Beautiful people & country. It truly opened my eyes to the way many countries who have that work/ life balance. A simple metaphor is old money vs new and it’s not about what’s in your account but your soul. For me I’m hoping the US is not my last stop. It’s not about disliking this country, it’s as these people are choosing and sharing how for them it’s about something different. 🥂🇫🇷
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Nicely put 😁
@GenXvoyager
7 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more with your assessment of life in the US no longer resonating. Heading to France for early research this summer. My biggest task is to convince my German husband to embrace the French way of life. The two of you continue to inspire us.
@noreenn6976
7 ай бұрын
How about Germany?
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, and best of luck to you!
@publicminx
7 ай бұрын
@GenXvoyager: no surprise. Germany is better than France (unless you have very specific/personal reasons). He likely dont want downgrade ;) ...
@vzmax
Ай бұрын
And yet the German say: "Leben wie Gott in Frankreich" That said, we do not need more foreigners in France.
@RyanLudlow
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences! I appreciate the effort you put in to produce these amazing videos and to tell real personal stories. Keep up the great work. ❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!! 🙏
@marsupiomarsupi4421
7 ай бұрын
Brits say French people are "lazy", but French "work to live not live to work". British ONS (Office for National Statistics ) 20 January 2022. International comparisons of UK productivity - Main points: - The G7 countries’ average (excluding the UK) output per worker was 13% above the UK in 2019. - The UK’s output per hour worked is less than France and the US. - France is between 9% and 28% more productive than the UK, with a central estimate of 18% more productive. (btw your videos are great!)
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Wow, crazy stats. Thanks for sharing! 🙏
@RosaB_AA
7 ай бұрын
Well, that's people don't know that others persons work for them for generations, both countries traffic with person (France traffics slavery with 1.3 million of persons, for example) and how about the neocolonialism, today?. That's the part of France or Britain don't speak.
@publicminx
7 ай бұрын
yep, but Germany and the Netherlands work the least on the planet, are more productive than the rest of the planet, yet earn more than France or most of the rest of the planet. And in difference to most other wealthy countries Germany has in relation lower living costs (from food to electronics to cars etc. ). And UK has despite of a similar population to France a noticeable higher GDP ...
@RosaB_AA
7 ай бұрын
@@publicminx that's right, Germany and Netherlands invade other continents , traffic with person and practice genocide like the other countries. Netherland have colonies in America and other place today, rights?. Instead, Germany made de gas chamber. What productive!?¿
@RaySqw785
4 ай бұрын
@@publicminx remove were the French can't challenge, Oil&gas and higher pound currency rates, then compare GDP :)
@michellenokken2597
7 ай бұрын
I so much enjoy your videos. I had a similar occurrence where the work life and Montreal were no longer serving me. The move to small town Atlantic Canada has been a positive move.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@EliDeNeige
7 ай бұрын
J’aime toujours autant vos réflexions sur la vie. Tout cela est si profond et je vous en remercie.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Et merci à vous 🙏
@kentbyron7608
7 ай бұрын
Bravo! Thanks for sharing, very informative and I'm so happy for you and your kids. Love your channel, keep up the good work!👏👏👏👏🥳🌹
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏😁
@villerat86
7 ай бұрын
Hello from Washington State, great videos. I am hoping to move to Stuttgart Germany soon. My 3rd visit there was a month and a half for 2022/3 Christmas and New years. I love the food and way of life in Europe, and I do not have to use a car for all traveling needs. I would like to take a trip back to Paris one day and give another try. Cheers 🍻
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@MariaSo56
7 ай бұрын
I am currently evaluating moving to another country (CZ) and am a bit afraid of taking the risk, this is actually the perfect time to watch this video sincw so many things can be applied to making big decisions and then actually living them - thank you so much for your perspective and insights! - Maria
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
🙏😁❤️
@sabrinahandsome8278
7 ай бұрын
I went to Prague in November and I've been thinking about CZ almost everyday since. Last week I was looking up apartments 😂. I can totally see why you would consider moving to that beautiful country.
@MariaSo56
7 ай бұрын
@@sabrinahandsome8278 what a coincidence! I will most likely actually move to Prague sometime this year :)
@Scottieguru
6 ай бұрын
I have been retired my whole life. I am only now just coming out of retirement. European cultures and older cultures in general, have well established work to live cultures embedded in their social frames. I know many people who are afraid to stop working, not because they need money but because they fear facing nothingness.
@msakeeba
7 ай бұрын
I’ve been watching your journey and it’s so inspiring. I relate to feeling like US has a shelf life. I’m 42, and planning to relocate by 45. Figuring out the country now. Keep up the videos please!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Will do. And best of luck to you!
@janebaker966
7 ай бұрын
"I asked God for everything so I could enjoy life,God gave me Life so I could enjoy everything" not my words,hope I've remembered it right,subtle difference!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
👍
@Ponzuu28
7 ай бұрын
I have also flowed your journey as well! I may not be taking as big of leap as you two but one nonetheless! This message comes at the perfect moment for me! Thank you!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you and best of luck!
@bibibachmd9995
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for a very good video. I love France and spend a few months on the Med near Nice. Very safe and I can walk around at anytime of day or night unlike most places in the USA. Love the French people!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
6 ай бұрын
It’s an amazing country. With its own problems, like anywhere else, but truly an incredible place.
@denisewalsh6586
Ай бұрын
There are some dangerous sections of Nice .you still need to be vigilant
@bibibachmd9995
Ай бұрын
@@denisewalsh6586 Agree. Must be careful in Nice. Beaulieu Sur Mer and Cap Ferret are safe but you are right.
@jess8935
7 ай бұрын
Always inspiring. Congrats on the new home, it's very beautiful and peaceful.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Gigismom59
7 ай бұрын
Finally, a happy algorithm find! Watching enviously from New York. Great channel!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you! 🙏😁❤️
@Cristina-fq4jr
7 ай бұрын
Europe is the best. Been living in other different continents and I always missed our way of leaving while I was abroad. Happy you feel at home in France!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
😁
@lorrainethomson9850
7 ай бұрын
We took a leap of faith and built a beautiful house with an amazing view in Bulgaria! We are very happy here too!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Nice! 👏👏👏
@paulyandle6081
7 ай бұрын
Thank you loads for your perspective. I shoulda been born in France, not the US, as France has always felt like my home. Even when hitch hiking on some desolation road back in the 70's. My property in 17 is 90% complete, after 5 years of 3 week stints several times a year to work with amazing tradesmen. Have my res visa; all set there. Selling out here completely with expectation of being there for good this Spring. So many positives I could add about France, the French, their social support system, their superb health system, the transportation network. And no damn pharma ads on tv ! Yes, the tax rates are higher, but you get what you pay for there, unlike here. Americans are isolated by geography, by politics, by an economic system that promotes a crazy work ethic, and by the deluded idea that We're Number 1!! The French are not just French; they are also Europeans, members of something larger organized to promote peace and prosperity for all. I could go on and on, including some current negatives, but taken as a whole..... Looking forward to your next vid. Many Thanks !
@RaySqw785
4 ай бұрын
Bravo et merci, très touchant
@vijaysinghdesimone2337
7 ай бұрын
I will watch your video very soon; my spouse is watching Glenn Kirschner, public defender. I have to honestly comment, you look so joyful! My journey to France will be some time (we have a older cat who does not travel well) in the near future. I am much older than you and Sofia(sp) and retiring in some place in France will be our joie de vivre! Cheers, enjoy your wonderful choice and life moving forward🙏
@kimmcmahon9682
7 ай бұрын
I am so envious. May you continue to grow and enjoy this journey. Would love an updated tour of your house. You two have such lovely taste. Keep up the good work❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! More on the house soon, promise (we have some big news coming).
@christinetedesco8980
7 ай бұрын
I love these videos of your experiences in France and having landed in a beautiful house in a quaint village. Having lived in Italy for a year and a half, my husband and I experienced their culture and their love of the sun, their children and the food. We were never sure of the order of importance of these 3 things but it did not matter. We could see it everywhere and it was such a contrast to the US. We love living vicariously thru your experiences. Thanks for sharing!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. And you made me laugh with the order of importance… Haha.
@lanitademers6904
7 ай бұрын
I really enjoy watching your videos; so thoughtful, interesting and informative. I follow a FB group for ex-pats in France and have learned a lot from those folks too. Hoping one day to at least return for an extensive visit, if not longer. Merci bien
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, and good luck!
@richarddelanet
7 ай бұрын
Work life balance is not just France. It is the whole EU including England.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
I feel England and the US are very similar. Would love to hear more about how you view it.
@asiatravels007
7 ай бұрын
Absolute nonsense! I'm from the UK now living in Asia and the UK has a slave work culture just like America and many other countries. Work all hours of the day for a pittance just to keep a roof over your head and rip off food and utilities prices. Brits are leaving by the hundreds of thousands every year including me while importing the 4th world. I'll never go back! 👍
@jyc313
7 ай бұрын
England feels very similar to US, and I've worked in the UK for years before relocating. The most obvious differences are felt in France, Spain, and Italy. To a degree, also Germany and parts of northern Europe.
@bsmith6646
7 ай бұрын
England definitely has a better work life balance having worked in both countries. The lack of US holiday pay still blows my mind
@jonas.zehnder
7 ай бұрын
I partly agree. It‘s more of a southern european thing. France, Italy, Spain and Greece. Being italian and having visited these countries I definitely discovered a similar pattern.
@marieb3089
7 ай бұрын
Spot on pronunciation!! Bonne chance , je vous souhaite le meilleur dans votre découverte de ce qu'est la France :) I was born there but left it long time ago around 1998, your videos help me continue my own journey discovering what it is to be a complete stranger in a country I knew nothing about.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Merci 🙏
@kirstenmc68
7 ай бұрын
The work life balance is like in the Netherlands, where I live. Unfortunately we don’t have the haute cuisine here 🙄😂
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
😩
@belle108jc
7 ай бұрын
Amazing stories about true life France. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences in France. I remember visiting Paris & the food was C’est incroyable. Merci beacoup.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Et merci à toi !
@JesseSkwierawski
7 ай бұрын
We were there last year around the same time as you went (same area for part of it - Nangis/Champagne Sur-Seine). We finally gave up and came home after struggling with all the bureaucracy. I was able to register my auto-entrepeneur business but the social security number they issued me was invalid and no amount of calling to various agencies could get it fixed. So I couldn't get medical coverage/dental. It's a beautiful country with incredible food but it's all setup in a way where they don't care if you come there and they don't care if you stay/leave (to be honest). We didn't like the tiny communes so much, it's charming at first but just not enough services in most communes - and we didn't want to live in a huge city either but there weren't many options in-between. It was kind of heart-breaking to have to leave and we miss a lot of things we had there.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Ah, so sorry to hear that. I totally get what you’re saying. Perhaps if you have it in you, you can explore further in the future? Or other countries in Europe?
@klaraeditafriedlova
7 ай бұрын
Glad you're satisfied with France/Europe 🤞🏻 greetings from Czechia 🇨🇿
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
👍
@3genwomenabroad-cm6fl
6 ай бұрын
I moved to the south--and you are saying pretty much to the word, exactly what I am experiencing...perhaps only that the culture is less disfused with expats in the countryside of north than my village in the countryside of the south. And, maybe the food is better in the neighboring city of Paris rather than Cannes and Nice...However, basically, word-for-word, my experience in leaving the states for france. well done. you both look happy and healthy. your house is beautiful. your family is together on the same continent...I shared to my social media. thanks for the update and insight.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😁🙏
@tracymiller2571
7 ай бұрын
Taking a big leap in my life in my 60's by going to France next fall. Solo, from Arkansas. Strasbourg...does that count? 😉Was born in Germany, parents returned to US when I was 3 yrs and always thought I would go back to Germany someday. Then found cute Airbnb in Strasbourg, right on the border, so booked there for 5+ weeks. Will plan to travel to nearby countries and cities on transit as time permits while keeping Strasbourg as home base. Looking forward to it!
@francoisleyrat8659
7 ай бұрын
Alsace has been part of France since...1648. Yes it is a bit recent, but remember that Germany as an unified country did not exist before 1870.
@vzmax
Ай бұрын
@@francoisleyrat8659 Alsace has been part of France since... forever. The Rhine river has always been the border of Gaul.
@carlosyamara
7 ай бұрын
I feel that you are 100% right, I just find it funny that when you talk about completely unplugging you’re talking with a mobile in your hand 😂😂. Our family has planned on moving to England since our holiday there, so here’s hoping 🤞 Great video, I have subscribed.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes, I refer to my phone for my notes. I think it’s time to not have it show up so much on camera… 😁
@jennifercrosdale5391
7 ай бұрын
My question is..do you really have to leave the U.S. to live like a French citizen? This new generation of workforce is putting its foot down and demanding a better work-life balance. If they don't find it, they resign and move on. American companies will have to adapt, otherwise they won't have any workers to hire. All countries have their perks. I'm glad you and your wife found happiness in France, but be realistic. You both moved to Europe to be closer to your boys. Had your boys stayed near Oregon, would you have left your beautiful home you built? Honest question, and not trying to be cheeky. My husband and I are your age and are looking at possibilities of moving abroad when we retire, but haven't decided where, or if it's going to be too much of a stressor. You two are lucky to have the financial stability from the sale of your Oregon home to buy such a palace in France. It is super, duper beautiful!! Cheers from San Diego.
@kanoelle102
7 ай бұрын
San Diegan here too. I don’t think you need to necessarily live abroad to live this kind of lifestyle. I do think you have to be more intentional about it in the US, because it’s easy to give into the faster pace of things. And it's easier if you're in a more privileged position than the average American to be able to slow down and say no to things. BUT it’s not impossible. I’m living in Europe at the moment and I’ll actually have an easier time when I move back to SoCal, because I have my family as a safety net, and more job opportunities. Living abroad definitely isn't all rainbows and butterflies, but it can be rewarding, and I think it’s super important for young people to travel/live abroad so we can try and bring back the good aspects with us (like more PTO!)
@Positively46
2 ай бұрын
I lived in Germany for a bit and we took the mentality home to the US with us. My mom emigrated from Poland so I was raised differently than most of my peers. My retirement dream is to split my time. We hope to travel 6 months to rent a place probably in Austria. We took many holidays to each country while living there and I completely left my heart there.
@denisewalsh6586
Ай бұрын
@@Positively46Osterreich ist sehr nett.
@kozkozof
7 ай бұрын
As a French person, I feel personally flattered that you guys picked my country to take that big leap of faith and moving there without even speaking the language. (Even though Spanish is helpful with that, it definitely isn't easy either !) The things you love about France are actually the exact same ones that we love about it too, although we may complain about it sometimes (slow life in August with no services open, few options for food outside of big cities...) I'm very happy you're enjoying yourself here, and I wish you the very best !
@VeraGolosovaArt
7 ай бұрын
As much as it breaks my heart that you left forests of Oregon, I am so glad that you did what works best for you. I turn 40 this year, and I recently moved to a small coastal town in Spain, one hour away from Barcelona. Same as you I love Asian cousine, so I celebrate every visit to Barcelona with a nice bowl of ramen or Chinese sweet and sour chicken. From what you say, we have the same experience here. I also learn Spanish and try to at least start conversations this way. My partner is half-Latino, so his Spanish is very fluent.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Nice!
@yvonnebirch6026
4 ай бұрын
Lovely to see you again. Much love and many blessings. Btw I will never forget my 18th birthday when my parents drove me from Amsterdam to Paris.. the first lf many trips later. Oh the food ! ❤❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
4 ай бұрын
😁❤️
@nathaliejoanis3986
7 ай бұрын
Tellement contente pour vous deux !🌎Bonjour du Québec.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Merci ! 🙏😁❤️
@vzmax
Ай бұрын
Alors que certains rêvent de s'installer en France, moi qui suis Français de France rêverait de fuir ce pays en voie d'africanisation et d'islamisation et de m'installer au Québec parmi mes compatriotes français d'Amérique avec qui je partage les mêmes patronymes. J'espère seulement que ce dingue de Trudeau aura bientôt de nuire.
@KirstenMoe-fg9wg
3 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more - traveling and taking that leap into the unknown offers the most valuable experiences and education! I left the US in 1998 and ended up living throughout SE Asia and the Middle East for 9 years. Now back in Hawaii which is half way between Asia and the US in geography and culture and am very happy - yet after being here for nearly 18 years, I am now craving the international experience - I love the challenge of setting up a new life in a foreign country. I have fallen in love with France now through my three years of research and studying the language. I also used to have very naive assumptions about the country and its culture, but after doing much research and watching your video, I feel a closer understanding and need to go there. Good for you for taking that leap and making a new home there for yourself!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏 Hope you can make your own journey happen! 😁
@NessaInwe
7 ай бұрын
I've been following your journey to Europe since the beginning, because I had a plan to do something similar. Now that I've been in Spain for almost 4 months, I can relate to the feeling of enjoying slowing down and dissolving all the misconceptions I had. I come from Argentina, so my comparisons are a bit different, but the essence is the same. I'm glad you have found the place and pace you were looking for. Thank you for sharing!!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Y muchas gracias a vos por tu mensaje!
@jarrodh8041
7 ай бұрын
Like you and your family I left the USA back in 2005. I was lucky to do an inter-company transfer. I could not agree more with your statement about not just living to work but working to live. The amount of holiday time that you get really allows for this. All the best.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
👍
@dinac7361
7 ай бұрын
I just love your videos!! I absolutely agree w you 100%,herd in thd states we basically live to work very hard ,I’m European and thinking about going back one day as life here as you know doesn’t offer what Europe does in quality of life that’s for sure 😊
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@lynettedeswardt9104
Ай бұрын
I absolutely enjoy your outlook on life - excellent content , one can see the care and thought that goes into your video's.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
Ай бұрын
Thank you so so much for your lovely words 🙏❤️
@ritchiewong16
7 ай бұрын
Hi Josh (or Mr. Drew) 👋, I hope 2024 has been treating you (and your family) well so far. I don’t think I will ever forget the day I watched that one video from Nathaniel Drew about you guys leaving the US to settle in Europe. If there’s anything your story has taught me (especially from this video), it’s that leaping into the unknown can teach people to unlearn any preconceived assumptions they have on certain things and instead welcome the opportunity to experience those things and learn a lot about them for what they actually are. Merci pour la vidéo! (I’m not sure if I got that correct 😅) Sending you lots of love!!! ❤️❤️❤️🤗
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you Ritchie, for your lovely words (as always). You’re the best! Wishing you an amazing 2024 my friend.
@Estelle0dcma
7 ай бұрын
Congratulations, your French is absolutely correct 🎉 (I am French 😊) I share your opinion, these videos help me to get out of my comfort zone. When in doubt or fear it's helpful to see that people can leave everything behind to improve their life tremendously. Have a wonderful day!
@ritchiewong16
7 ай бұрын
@@Estelle0dcma Merci beaucoup for your comment! It’s amazing how things in life become all the more worth it for those who leap into the unknown 😁
@riderskater7248
7 ай бұрын
Nice update. And let me add your switch from Portugal has worked quite well. Maybe I should give France a second consideration.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
6 ай бұрын
👍😁
@lizcoleman5229
7 ай бұрын
Great video! A lot of what you said about the French lifestyle applies to Spain which is where we live. Wonderful place to live. So glad you guys found the place that makes you happy!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Indeed. Reading a lot of comments saying the same thing. It is indeed a way of life here in Europe, generally speaking.
@taragibbons6616
2 ай бұрын
We're so inspired by your content! I have not made a transcontinental move (how did you do the actual move?) but I feel like there is a move in our near future. I've always wanted to move around more, but like you said, it's intimidating.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
2 ай бұрын
Run with that feeling. Things will start shaping around your intention. Good luck!
@rene.rodriguez
7 ай бұрын
Loved the video. My wife and I spent a couple of months in France (Chamonix + Paris) in 2019. We’d love to return on a long-stay visa (from the US). I’d love to learn more about your experience getting a visa, the cost of living in your town, any tips to make the arduous process easier, etc. Keep up the great work.
@jonas.zehnder
7 ай бұрын
Good to see you again. Great storytelling once again. Glad you two have settled well in France. Hows your french coming along? :)
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Merci. 🙏 On avance peu à peu. 😁
@margot3552
7 ай бұрын
Love your videos and always look forward to new ones! Did Cecilia finish decorating your beautiful French home? Would love to see her work of art with that home! Saludos from Miami!❤🏡😘
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Nowhere near done yet, but it’s coming along. We will be showing a lot more real soon, promise… 😁
@deborahmarion9038
7 ай бұрын
Your videos have only encouraged our decision to move to France to be with family. We have purchased a home and small farm in rural France that happens to be right next door to family. We are in the visa process, hoping all goes smoothly and cannot wait to move. We want to slow down and spend time with our grandchildren. ❤ France 🇫🇷
@Estelle0dcma
7 ай бұрын
I am so happy for you and your family. I wish you the best and I hope you will enjoy living in my beautiful France!❤
@deborahmarion9038
7 ай бұрын
@@Estelle0dcma Thank you very much. We have visited France many times in the last 20 years. We love the country and the people we have met and become friends with. ❤️🇫🇷
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@resistanceliveecm
7 ай бұрын
I lived in France, in the Loire Valley, for nine months in the early nineties. It still informs my sensibilities to this day, and I agree with all your observations. It's a wonderful place, and your work makes me want to move back!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Do it! Life is too short. 😁
@carolbrenner3121
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
😁🙏
@oodlesofpoodles6382
7 ай бұрын
I love that you and Cecilia are always so open. And not politically correct. You say what's on your mind. I never have to guess or try to read between the lines. And if you have made an incorrect assumption, you just own it. You are both pretty open and honest about most things. The video is so well put together with the story. We have been to France a number of times. Not all of the experiences were great like the time the cab driver threw my change at me and yelled. But then he wasn't French. God knows where he was from. I'm always too friendly and outgoing. That isn't appreciated there. A great book is entitled French or Foe. Sadly, I read it after the trip. I'm glad you like it there. Relocating and learning how to live somewhere is hard. Especially if you don't like a place.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your lovely words. We wouldn’t have it any other way. 😁
@Nicole_Riviere
7 ай бұрын
Love your channel! It would be fun to watch your daily life a little more “vlog style”. Now that you have settled in. I think people would like to see what it looks like!
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Oh, boy. We have thought about that. Would be really interesting to show what a typical day looks like for us. It can be crazy around here at times, believe it or not!
@LoriLWorden
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful story, beautiful storytelling
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙏❤️
@dianegriffith3006
7 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your videos as they are so informative and so Real.. your French is excellent -did it take long to learn? 👏👏
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! In progress, as with so many things… 😁
@DannyD727
7 ай бұрын
Great video. Merci pour les sous titres en francais et votre phrase a la fin. Vraiment bien = Thank you for the French sub titles. Et last greeting at the end. Very nice.
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@RecordingStudio9
7 ай бұрын
Been following since day one, over 2 years now. It's inspiring to watch and hear your views about your current life. Thanks
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support, you’re the best!
@drewsparkle149
7 ай бұрын
Petite émotion quand on entend votre voix "française".
@BeneaththeSurfaceYT
7 ай бұрын
Haha, merci beaucoup. J’espère parler beaucoup plus français dans le futur. 😁
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