A friend of mine , asked me the other day, how dangerous is Peru?? So glad I found this video, very well done explain!! Thanks!! Let’s share this around... 🙌🏼👏🏻

@TheFandrichExpedition

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks, Katty! So happy it was helpful!

WELCOME TO PERU !! ,.,. We are glad to have you.

Thank you for this wonderful video! We are living since April in Arequipa and are enjoying it! It is great to see fellow foreigners that have made the same choice and value Peru!

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :)

Gee, the food alone is worth a trip to Lima. Restaurants such as Maido, Rafael, Astrid y Gaston, Central, La Mar, La Barra, Hotel B...... even the sandwiches of La Lucha, Pan de la Chola or the soups at Siete Sopas and so on. Endless great food places. As for the north, Piura, rent a house in Vichayito and have a large stretch of beach for yourself or stay at the KiChic Mancora. For surfers the place to hang is Lobitos. I just love Peru.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

So true, Andreas! The food......is SO GOOD! :D

Great video. I particularly enjoyed the comparisons that you made with the US and other countries. If you allow me I would like to share with you another comparison which will give you an idea of the size of Peru. If you drive along the Peruvian coast from the border with Ecuador to southern most point which is the border with Chile it would be equivalent to driving from Boston to Miami.You probably have heard that the Inca Empire was connected with roads or hiking trails. Right?Well the longest one was from Pasto, Colombia to the Maule River in Chile. That would be equivalent to drive from New York City to Portland, OR and then to San Francisco.

@TiggerTheCosmicCat

2 жыл бұрын

nice to meow!

I am so grateful for sharing good things about Peru. God bless you.

@lilifandrich

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Juana! Thanks for your kind comment! If you'd like to, please feel free to subscribe or share this video with friends & family! :)

Peruvians are very critical with their situation, but in fact, Peru's cost of living in relatively low compared to other countries in the Americas and that is even though it is considered a food destination. Its crime rate is not actually as high as let's say Mexico, Brasil or Venezuela or central america where people are fleeing in mass. The currency has remained stable for many years as has the GDP growth despite the corruption scandals and political turmoil. Peru has cities in deserts, mountains, jungles, altiplanos at 4 miles above sea level, the highest trains in the world, bridges and roads in places where most people would not even be able to breathe and we still think that we are one of the worst in infrastructure. Go figure!

Yes, as a Peruvian Vegetarian in 2011 was kind of hard to get restaurants with veggie food in their menus. Today, for a while now, even the Chinese restaurant five blocks from my mothers house has had in its menu a little list of veggie chifa. Which one is better Mexican food or Peruvian food? 🙄let me ignore that question , I am counting to 1000. Also consider that we don’t have Medicare nor Medicaid, ergo if as an undeveloped country we are already poor, without that, even more poverty.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ana! Thanks for the comment! As for Mexican vs Peruvian food....well, I just don't think they can be compared! I love them both!!! :D

This is by far the best video about Peru I’ve ever seen. Good job!

@TheFandrichExpedition

5 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks a bunch, Luca! And thanks for subscribing!!! Let us know if you have any other ideas for Peru-centric videos, and we'll try to accommodate! :)

I 'm very thankful for all the information about Peru that you two have shared. thank you very much! :)

@TheFandrichExpedition

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Miah! Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to see a particular type of video, and we'll do our best to help! Enjoy!

@clintonfandrich619

5 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!!! Thank you for the comment!

The food of Peru is considered along with the French, and Chinese, the best in the world. Although, I also like Arabic, and the food of India. The country eats many type of stews based on potatoes, hot peppers, some kind of meat, vegetables, and herbs, like estofado de pollo, seco de cabrito, aji de gallina, carapulcra, and so on. Quinua is also a grain cereal widely eaten, with complete protein. Other dishes like tallarines verdes, arroz con pollo, aguadito, chupe de camarones, juanes, paiche, pachamanca, ceviche, lomo saltado, helado de lucuma, tacu tacu, lomo saltado, jugo de maracuya, parihuela, all kinds of breads, especially French, café de chanchamayo, turrones, and many more, depending on the part of the country are available. Good video, thank you for posting it, and good luck.

How did I not find this channel before? its now one of my favorites, THANKS! Having visited Peru several times with my Peruvian wife, including several days in Arequipa, there is still more I want to see. Hoping to retire a couple years early and spend most of our time between Peru and Mexico. Hope to see you do a a video on Trujillo at some point. Again, thanks for a great channel.

@TheFandrichExpedition

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert! Thanks so much for the nice comment! We definitely have a list of places we want to visit in Peru now that we live here (and Trujillo is definitely on there)....maybe we'll get there in 2019. :D

FYI Any Peruvian who wants to get a university or college degree, in Peru, has to take an English course.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Great information - thanks! :)

hello guys I live in Palm Beach,florida I'm planning to move back to live in Trujillo with my girlfriend and she is from Ohio.i have a house in Trujillo I been here in the Us since 1990 .she is so exited to move to Peru, I'm glad you guys like its there. God bless you

Thanks for your research and comments they are ver interesting to understand another country through the other vision, not the beautiful old inkas ruins, shepperds and llamas, Perú is modern too, and in 30 years each, it's a emerging country with a good performance in the world, in spite of political problems now, its going ahead. We trust in Peru, very charm and richness country

Wow. I think by far this is the best video of Perú! Thanks for putting important issues in perspective. I'm tired of hearing from fellow Peruvians how unsafe the country has become. I've been hearing the same BS since i was a kid...and always to blame of course were any kind of outsiders. Peru is a very safe country with friendly people, especially when you get out of the overcrowded, conservative and racist parts of Lima.

Such a great video !!! ❤️❤️❤️

@TheFandrichExpedition

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Valentina!

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing it.

@TheFandrichExpedition

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! :)

As a Peruvian, my answer would be "Depends where you are in Lima". If you don't leave the tourist, high class area, there is no issues. You leave those areas, and it can get dicey if you don't have street smarts. I would suggest visiting the interior of Peru.

love your channel guys! hoping to visit Peru in a year (fingers crossed) stay safe!

@TheFandrichExpedition

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Aaron! We hope you can visit as well! Things are slowly opening up here, so let's all hope the world gets a bit better everywhere. :)

Really well done video guys. Keep it up. You referenced the Cordillera Blanca which is a major hiking/treking/climbing destination. Absolutely a must, and the city you'd be staying in is Huaraz which is an overnight bus ride from Lima.

interesting report guys,nice of you share information.

@clintonfandrich619

5 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for the comment!

Enjoy it !!! You're very welcome to my country !

@TheFandrichExpedition

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jose!!!! :)

Excellent video!

Peru home of the Po Tay Toe :P

@magnusfox777

3 жыл бұрын

@@downeastermaineusa3794mostly llama toe, try saudi arabia or miami florida.

It would be interesting for you guys to do a "second season" of your perceptions, colored by the pandemic true, but then after the cataclysm is over a "third season" would be interesting as well! Also to see how those statistics have moved around.

We haven’t been yet but Arequipa is high on our list of possible retirement cities. Weather seems perfect ! We are Vegan and currently in Xela, Guatemala and I feel your pain about searching for certain foods. Ha Great video !

thank u

I love guys you are very unique. I learned a lot watching ur channel thank you

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

We're so happy you're enjoying our videos!

Your cost of living video kind of surprised me. Groceries seem about the same price as here in South Carolina. And buying a house or condo...maybe more expensive. Rent seems inexpensive and local small restaurants too. I wonder how it compares to places like Cuenca or Loja, Ecuador...or Manizales or Rio Negro, Colombia ?...I’ll have to check it out on numbeo but would love to hear your thoughts on long term retirement living for a couple on $2000/month ? Thx !!!

thanks

Thank you for your very thorough videos. Regarding the restroom, is it true that you throw the toilet paper in the trash instead of flushing it?

@TheFandrichExpedition

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert! Good question - yes, you definitely need to throw the toilet paper in the trash can...DO NOT flush it! The plumbing here is still lagging behind, and they use smaller pipes. That being said, I know it may sound strange, but every bathroom (public & private) will have a little trash can to throw your paper in. Most toilet paper sold is also slightly scented.

Me and my wife just moved to Lima Oct 18th. I’ve been to Trujillo but not Arequipa.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!!! We may be biased, but Arequipa honestly has the best weather! Check it out!

@williamblair1370

Жыл бұрын

I lived in Trujillo & Arequipa in 2009..Lima & Trujillo seems to be more gray weather. & grafitti..kind of trashy..but..Arequipa is 300 days of sunshine on average..& very clean city..

another great video, what was the name of the 2nd archeological site that you said was bigger than Machu Picchu but not fully excavated?

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Hi riverghost78! Thanks for the comment! I believe we were speaking about Choquequirao (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choquequirao). :)

Is ኢትዮጵያ a good place to buy a retirement house? Give an idea how much expensive it is to buy a single family home?

Thank you for all your videos, if you do another one can you talk about how to not look like a tourist. because you have been there so long, i bet you know some helpful techniques. thank you!

@TheFandrichExpedition

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric! Thanks so much for the comment & recommendation. We were just brainstorming another list for video topics, so I'll definitely add that one to the list. :)

Enjoyed your video.. thank you. One question: why do you feel that Lima's climate "sucks"?

@TheFandrichExpedition

Жыл бұрын

I just can't take such humid weather (Lili here 👋), and Lima is always humid. It's either hot humid or cold humid, and nothing ever dries. But, I do love the city!

agree so much! I fell inlove the first time I went. I spent time in the jungle 2 hours north of Iquitos, I love Lima, Cusco and all over! I am looking to buy land/ property there, do you have information?

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shawna! Thanks for the comment. We just bought a flat in Arequipa a few months ago, and we'll be doing some videos about specifics as soon as we can. The thing I can say is financing if you are not a Peruvian national (and even when you are) is hard and interest rates are high. Stay tuned for our videos about this!

Hi Clint & Lili! Thanks for posting! There's so little info on this part of the world! We travel 3-6 months of the year and we are looking at extending that to 100% soon. I'm wondering about how dry it is in Arequipa. We don't do well in desert areas. Can you speak to that? Is it super dry? Are there water shortages? Thanks in advance!

@clintonfandrich619

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Carrie, so sorry for the delayed reply! Arequipa is situated on the northern fringes of the driest desert in the world. To say the least, it is really dry! We recently posted a video that specifically addresses the dryness in Arequipa (kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5yN2NSYaZqyd84.html). To your questions: Relative humidity here hovers around 45-70%. It can be very dusty, particularly in August and September. We haven't really experienced water shortages, but the long-term outlook for the community is a little rough (perhaps the next 30 years). Let us know if you have further questions!! Come visit!

I don't understand why many saying the weather in Lima sucks. I love the weather in Lima. Just a t-shirt and maybe a jacket for afternoon and you are ok. But in the Andes or Amazon to me that sucks. Too hot or rain to much or too cold. I like the places but to me, on weather, Lima wins everytime.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Hey sc7! Thanks for the comment! For me, it's the humidity in Lima. I just can't take the humidity (which is why I love the desert in Arequipa). I absolutely LOVE Lima as a city, but my body just doesn't love that humid weather.

Probably in regards to harassment it depends. Lately we had a large population of Venezuelan women that tend to be much more liberal, and the do dressed provocatively and they would call attention and probably from other women also. These women are also very loud, scandalous and aggressive. Peruvian women are more timid even in the way they dress. So some of these Venezuelan women tend to complain about these harassment.

@D_Marrenalv

Жыл бұрын

Venezuelan people *in general* tend to be very "caribbean" in their personality and style of dress, in their mannerisms & conversation.. very different than the general peruvian personality (the former can seem loud & obnoxious, or very opinionated, but can also seem outgoing & friendly).

Isn't there something missing in terms of the "infrastructure" in day to day life in Peru compared to what the average expat or tourist is accustomed to in the US or Canada? How about the quality of healthcare and medical services both for the wider public and for those who can afford private healthcare and insurance? Should you talk about life for retired older expats, since not all expats are young in their 20s and 30s??

Your a very nice couple Maybe next one can she lose the glasses,thanks for info.

Hi! Very good vid. Thinking of trying out Arequipa as a retirement plan. Would you be able to tell me if there are any ex-pat clubs there? Can't find anything on the internet. Would love to know what options there are to socialize with other N. Americans etc. retired there.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Lance! I'm not sure if there are any ex-pat clubs, per say; however, there are a number of Facebook groups that are very active and sometimes have meet ups. For example, before quarantine measures, there was a group meeting weekly for board game and drinks night at a local board game place, and there was also a weekly language exchange group that was meeting at a local restaurant that serves craft beer. Check out the group if you're thinking of making the move here! facebook.com/groups/arequipaexpats/

@57rrg

Жыл бұрын

My advice is never, ever move permanently to Peru. It is a third world nation. And being an American you will never get used to their culture. I know. I lived there for 10 years.

Which one is your favorite place to live?

What is the meaning of life oh dear sage, my dear great guru???????

Peruvian is the best food! There are over 365 varieties of food! Seafood is a Delicioso

What are you two doing for income in Peru. Can you hold a job in Peru? Do you teach school of some sort?

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chuck - good questions. Clint teaches at an institute here in Arequipa, and he is also the President of a non-profit organization here in Arequipa that he founded. He also has a very part-time job for a marketing firm here doing some translating. I telecommute, so I have the same jobs that I had in Wisconsin before we moved (though, now it's part-time instead of full-time).

@chuckbodnar5756

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFandrichExpedition Tela commuting seems to be the key to doing this on a big way. I have expats in the Carabean that are living a great life and working remotely back at their old jobs.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

@@chuckbodnar5756 - It certainly is nice, but it also depends on how you want to be involved in the community. Speaking from our experience, as I telecommute, it's been nice. But, having Clint be more active in the community as he has Peruvian jobs, has been super nice as well! :)

12:35 why does the climate in Lima suck? I thought it was like 70 degrees year round 🤔

@TheFandrichExpedition

3 жыл бұрын

Good Question - it's SOOOOOO humid! In the summer, it's around 80 with a TON of humidity, and in the winter, it's around 60, but still with a TON of humidity. Towels never dry after you use them.

@cripplermaximus

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFandrichExpedition Aaah, I understand. I’m immune to the mugginess of humidity after living in south Texas. Lol.

@D_Marrenalv

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFandrichExpedition Thanks for mentioning that part.. I hate humidity, especially during the warmer seasons.

Is it a good place to live?

@D_Marrenalv

Жыл бұрын

They seem to enjoy it there.

When I think of Peruvian cuisine , the first thing that comes to my mind is CEVICHE ,, not potatoes,, hahaha

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

I won't lie, ceviche is a wonderful thing to pop into your head when you think about Peruvian cuisine! :)

@gregoriopuro

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFandrichExpedition you guys have a great Video Channel .. I currently live in Colombia.. thinking about relocating to Arequipa by early next year.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

@@gregoriopuro Thank you!!! Arequipa is beautiful! But Columbia is on our list to visit very soon...we're hoping next year! Saludos!

@gregoriopuro

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheFandrichExpedition Similar Cultures. Peru is more Spiritual.. and Colombia has more of an edge to it .. The overall food scene here is nothing like in Peru . Not even close.

It's supposedly easy to get Peruvian citizenship..... for those who are willing to pay a fee of $25K, and are fluent in Spanish.

@57rrg

Жыл бұрын

I have Peruvian citizenship. DNI Peruano. I could never live there again. It is a 3rd world nation.

@57rrg

Жыл бұрын

Never paid $25,000. I married a Peruvian.

@D_Marrenalv

Жыл бұрын

How about if one applies & starts out as a temporary resident, then works his way up to permanent resident, until finally, a few years later, he qualifies for citizenship..Will it still cost him $25k?

@dlukton

Жыл бұрын

@@D_Marrenalv No; if you're willing to "put in the time", there's no charge (apart from a small fee for the bureaucrats). The only point of paying the $25K is to get an expedited process.

@D_Marrenalv

Жыл бұрын

@@dlukton I see. Thanks.

homeless. there is not peruvians homeles except few all people have their own homes even a poor have their own homes but people on the streets cero if there is are few somewhere.

@clintonfandrich619

5 жыл бұрын

Hi RJ, these aren't our data. A lot of the information we cited comes from the Peruvian government and the UN. Much of the poor community you are referencing are likely housed in what would be considered "informal housing" by some international organizations (squatting or otherwise not in possession of an official title to the property where they reside). It's possible that they are counting these folks as well. Gracias por su comentario!!

gimme that comida vegana.

Sorry guys, but Peruvian food it’s the best food in the world , ask European , Chinese, Coreans , Russian Cheffs and many more everybody is okay with that❤️❤️❤️

Some people think Peru is an ugly country? Hmmm! 2 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu and the Amazonas (cultural and natural) 14 thousand archaeological sites 12 world heritage sites Turquoise lakes Ice capped mountains Sand dunes + Oasis Rainbow Mountains Only capital with panoramic view of the ocean Camelids all over the andes ( I mean! Who doesn't like llamas?) Highest navigable lake in the world with natural and floating islands 2 stone cities (Arequipa + Cusco) etc.

@TheFandrichExpedition

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more. Some people obviously don't do any kind of homework. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@57rrg

Жыл бұрын

And constant power outages, water rationing, rude people, taxis that don't respect the laws, counterfeit money. Watch out for the 5 sol. They counterfeit that a lot. I know. I lived there for 10 years. I could go on but there is not enough space.

@etchalaco9971

Жыл бұрын

@@57rrg and then tell me your perfect country and we will see how it goes. It is funny how you haven't refuted anything I wrote. Water rationing? Lima is a desert city. Look up the word "desert" in a dictionary.

@D_Marrenalv

Жыл бұрын

@@etchalaco9971 Calm down

It's a good place to visit for a week. But to live there can be a nightmare with constant power outages, water rationing, corruption, and generally offensive people. I know. I lived there for 10 years.

The phrase "a third world country" is not an accepted phrase any more. Therefore, it should not have been phrased in a question that way. That should have been addressed.

@57rrg

Жыл бұрын

It is a 3rd world country. I know I lived there

4:00 a third world country is any country not involved in WWll not it’s economic status 🙄🙄🙄🙄.

Yes yes yes:v 😂😂😂 haha no entendi nada xd

@clintonfandrich619

5 жыл бұрын

Muy bien. Escuchando es un buena manera a practicar ingles! Pero yo hablo tan rapido! Desculpe amigo!!!

Almost everyone speaks English in Peru

@IncaReina

3 жыл бұрын

@@downeastermaineusa3794 I guess you should put down the crack pipe. English is spoken by almost everyone in many places. People from Peru grow up always learning Spanish, English and more. Every school offers English. I know from growing up there and going to an American school.

@57rrg

Жыл бұрын

I lived in Peru for 10 years. I heard a few people speak English fluently. But very few.

You guys know nothing about Peru aside from what you found out on the internet.