Haven't you been to Ilha do Campeche in Florianopolis? It's the most beautiful place in the island. Another information: the main urban beach in Balneário Camboriú is not clean. Laranjeiras is, but the main beach is not. I wouldn't advise swimming there. It might be safer than Rio and have some similarities but Rio is much more beautiful. I've been to both cities. No comparison. Besides, some of the best beaches in Brazil are in the Regiao dos Lagos in Rio, in places like Búzios and Arraial do Cabo. Btw, these places are in the state of Rio but relatively safe too, as safe as Camboriu.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Hey Adriana, yes, I show Ilha do Campeche in the video, but I forgot to mention it in the video :) I can't safely rate balneario camboriu with Rio, but they definitely had their similarities. But then again, most cities along the beach probably would have a similar feel. And thank you for sharing those other places. I hope to visit them one day :)

@TheAdrianaPolari

Жыл бұрын

@@PremiumLeo Well, if you consider having a side walk, sea and some mountains around similarities then I agree. The thing is: Rio is much more than that, but most tourists think Rio is just Copacabana, Ipanema, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf. Rio has a lot of history, old and beautiful churches and buildings in general, things you can't find in Camboriu, which is a city relatively new compared to Rio and much smaller. Rio was the capital of the Portuguese Empire. Not to mention the cultural life. Does Rio also have more criminality? Of course it does. You cannot compare a 7 million ppl city with a city like Camboriu with a population of only about 150.000. Almost all Brazilian cities with that few number of ppl are relatvely safe.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAdrianaPolari Your description is spot on :) Ultimately though, I would still say floripa is much more fun and has more things to do than Rio (mainly because Rio is limited in things you can do safely). But yes, Rio is one of several epicenters of Brazilian and Portuguese history in Brazil. Floripa is simply a beautiful place to be without as much concern for safety :)

@TheAdrianaPolari

Жыл бұрын

@@PremiumLeo The comparison we were discussing was between Camboriu and Rio. Floripa is better than Camboriu, IMO. But there are tons of hikings in nature you can do in Rio city as well. There's a tour called 'Wild Beaches' (Praias Selvagens) that takes you to more isolated beaches, not to mention the hikings in Tijuca Forest, which is considered the biggest forest in an urban area in the world, amazing parks, such as Jardim Botanico or Parque Lage. Also places full of history. Floripa is safer than Rio, but you have to consider that Rio is at least 12 times bigger than Floripa. Compared to Rio, Floripa is just like a little town in the countryside. Not to mention that Rio has the biggest and most beautiful Carnival in the world. I see no reason for comparisons. Each destination has its appeals. What you can find in Floripa perhaps you can't find in Rio and vice-versa. I've been to both places. I like both and I see no reason to exclude one in order to just enjoy the other. You need to be careful in Rio, but again, where else can you have the sights that only Rio has? Floripa is safer, but Rio is unique. There's no big city in the world with that geography. Furthermore, you travel 2 hours by car and you reach Arraial do Cabo and Búzios, which are paradise on earth and safe. Going South there's Angra dos Reis bay with those amazing islands. Rio is nice not only the capital, but also many places in Rio state, on the coast or in the mountains.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

@@TheAdrianaPolari I will pin your comment to the top. Thank you for all of the wonderful info Adriana :)

you cant compare Floripa with Medellin 😂everything is 10 times better in Brasil...nicest people in the world!

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Hence, why I was looking for a strong contrast to Medellin. Living in Floripa was the best decision of my life, to be honest.

@Utygyihgfggc

Жыл бұрын

Exactly been to Colombia and was shocked how polluted the place was, and how vicious the sellers all over Cartagena were too. Brazil is miles better

@p__jay

Жыл бұрын

@@Utygyihgfggc in Medellin (Poblado) you get offered cocaine, weed at literally every corner 🤦🏻‍♂️ it wasn’t even fun anymore. in Cartagena the street sellers are very pushy too. And the people, they are so different. In Brasil you get approached, become friends and make genuine connections so easy, not gonna happen in Colombia - there they try to avoid you or if they show interest in you, it mostly is with bad intentions. you’re their ATM 🤦🏻‍♂️ that was my general experience. I met super nice people in Colombia too, but they are rare and you don’t find them as easy as in Brasil!

@Utygyihgfggc

Жыл бұрын

@@p__jay I can't believe this isn't common knowledge, i had high expectations for Colombia, but I won't be coming back lol.

@p__jay

Жыл бұрын

@@Utygyihgfggc 😂same! i did go to Colombia directly from Brasil, thinking it will just as good, but oh man was wrong and very disapponted! what i don't understand though, why so many (mostly US Americans) talk so good about Colombia and keep going there...don't they know better?

Awesome video. As a Brazilian from south of Brazil and living in California? I’m sick and tired of getting inquires about Rio. Floripa offers EVERYTHING that we could ask for. I love my Floripa! Thank you for making such a truth statement of what Floripa really is!

@PremiumLeo

6 ай бұрын

Yea, for living, adventure, lifestyle, etc, Floripa > Rio

@Andre.felipe84

Ай бұрын

E o que você está fazendo na Califórnia, filha, vindo de uma cidade maravilhosa como Florianópolis?? 😂 (Califórnia é Rio de Janeiro 2.0).

Thanks you! Finally a video with all the information I actually was looking for. Seriously, this is the most informative video on Floripa I've seen. And rn I feel like I've watched all of them, both in English and Portuguese. I hope this ends up going up in search results for those who are looking for info before possibly moving there.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Bai Li :) I hope you have an amazing time in Floripa

Thanks for the amazing visit to Paradise. We all enjoyed together.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

De nada

As a brazilian I’d say you made a fabulous and accurate video! Perfect Music!😊 Thanks. Namaste!!!!

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Obrigado e valeu Javel :)

Great review! Appreciate it :)

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

De nada amigo :)

Fantastic review of that part of Brazil... thank you.

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

You are most welcome Thomas

Thank you for articulating all the landscape, culture, and physical activities. You did a great job! Most bloggers occupy the vids with senseless talk but you narrated then exhibited the visual beauty of this place. Now I can leave my comfort zone of Rio de Jenaero and adventure out. Again thank you, oh btw the Muat Thai gym you attended, what was the name and are they gringo friendly

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

hey brotha, you are most welcome. the gym is: RFA Brazilian Fight School Association - CT Rangel Farias on google maps I'm certain you will enjoy :)

Very very very beautiful done. Thank you. Best wishes.

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike. Saúde

I love it that you have your notes. Super legal. Amei seu vídeo. 😊

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

Brigado Katia :) Gotta be prepared

very informative, thank you

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome

Your video was very comprehensive and made me want to go to Brazil I subscribed

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

See you in brazil :)

Great video!

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Obrigado buddy :)

thanks man, very useful video - also into Muay Thai so glad to know they have gyms there

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

They have a handful around the Island, including in the main city (obviously).

thank you for the video

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Obrigado amigo

Great video thanks

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

you are most welcome

Thank you for this extensive review! I am about to spend one month there. I might have to try the muay thai training for some good exercise.

@PremiumLeo

10 ай бұрын

I definitely recommend the muay thai. it's in Campeche at Rangel gym (if I recall)

Superb review!

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Roger

Awesome video! Just on time for my moving to Brazil, Florianópolis! So looking forward to my new life adventure! Thank you! ❤

@adrianabernardes1154

3 сағат бұрын

Welcome, Svetlana!

my Brazilian boyfriend from Sao Paulo, and I stayed in Floripa last year for 4 months May to August. we loved it. stayed in three different locations on and near the island. staying now in Sao paulo we hope to go back soon.

@PremiumLeo

9 ай бұрын

what were the 3 locations on the island that you stayed?

@Donnie-Lee-Gringo

9 ай бұрын

Canasvierias, Ingleses Norte, and off the island very near Sao Jose@@PremiumLeo

Good luck to you in Brazil. It's an amazing place!!!!

@PremiumLeo

9 ай бұрын

It definitely is :)

@dennishassler605

7 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo I'm looking to move to Mexico, but I really love Brazil, too, and have relatives there given my wife is Brazilian. Mexico is just closer to the USA so I can drive there.

Adorei o vídeo

@PremiumLeo

9 ай бұрын

Brigado :)

Oh man, you really love your Florianopolis

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a great place! My most fave place in brazil thus far

Nice review

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Tomaz

Excellent tour of Florianopolis and brings back memories from my time there in the late 70's, but it's developed a lot since and still lots of space around. I visited Caravieras beach at the time. I'm surprised the costs seem reasonable - I spend a lot of time visiting Mexico, but prices may be rising more in Mexico and, today, Brazil seems more economical.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Mexico has it's sweet spots. I think the equivalent of Floripa would be Puerto Escondido, and a range of other small costal towns in MX. But Floripa is on another level with its abundance of nature. No idea about the prices though, since 3-4% yearly inflation is standard across the globe.

@ej1692

10 ай бұрын

problem with mexico is that there is such an abundance of tourists and digital nomads that the prices of any desireable place are through the roof. Most cool beach towns with cool infrastructure aren't cheap these days. Brazil has so many hidden gems.

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

Once mexico solves their police corruption issue, it's only going to get even more full of foreigners :)

Floripa is probably one of my favorites too. I went many times in my 20s and would spend entire summers there, and I always enjoyed it; Ilha da Magia. Barra da Lagoa was always my favorite personally. Maybe one day I’ll make it back there again.

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

It's also expanding rapidly. Lots of new 3-4 story condos going up in the areas you mentioned

I’m Just finishing a three month stint in Florianopolis. I love it here! I am really going to miss the wonderful people here. I

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

Yea, floripa is one of those places you can basically retire in.

Great video Premium......Obrigada!

@PremiumLeo

10 ай бұрын

de naaaada amiga :)

Definitely a place for my next trip to brazil some day

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

Bring sunscreen and mosquito spray :)

Man! This is the video I needed. I'm a digital nomad from Mexico that will live in florianopolis for one year starting in two months. One of my biggest interest is to learn & train Jiujitsu and Muaythai there. Thank you a lot! Fantastic video, congrats. By the way, how much did you pay for training in RFA? I've seen the place on social media but not asked yet. Do you recommend it? Some advice before train there? On the other side, what platforms did you used to rent a place? Or it was directly negosiated with locals?

@PremiumLeo

9 ай бұрын

It's super inexpensive, which is what I loved. It was about $30/mo from what I remember. Private lessons can be negotiated to $15/lesson. I usually did the privates, in between classes (so trying to fit in about 2.5-3 hours of training per session). For rent, airbnb, but I recommend you negotiate the price down as much as possible. Or ask in facebook groups also. I don't see any point in paying more than $800 USD/mo

@lukas6418

8 ай бұрын

hey! I'm digital nomad who's coming to Floripa for 6 months from October 10th. I'm looking for martial arts gyms aswell. If you want to meet me when I come and make new connection let me know your instagram!

Without a doubt, Santa Catarina is the best state in Latin America without a doubt, it is home to several important companies at an international level such as WEG and BRF (owner of Sadia, Perdigão, etc.), in addition to being the center of startups in Brazil's technology surpassing São Paulo. It has very beautiful colonial cities with a high HDI, large theme parks, and well-organized and clean beaches, apart from the lifestyle in contact with nature. I've already researched almost a hundred cities and all the states of Latin American countries, and none of them have this kind of combination between having a great economic potential combined with a healthy lifestyle and in contact with nature.

@PremiumLeo

11 ай бұрын

What about montevideo

@marciof.camillo2028

11 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo I doubt that the whole of Uriguay is better than the state of Santa Catarina. Sorry.. Everything you can imagine that is good or positive, Santa Catarina has it.

@PremiumLeo

11 ай бұрын

Im just curious, since Uruguay, I've heard, is the "switzerland" of south america. I might try living in Uruguay one day, but for now, Floripa was absolutely my fave :)

@marciof.camillo2028

11 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo I can't say for sure, but I've heard that crime has increased a lot in Uruguay in recent years (mainly in the capital). Something you don't see in Santa Catarina. But I need to confirm, because I don't want to be unfair.

@wujekbeniz3739

11 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo avoid Uruguay. It is a shithole. My friends barely escaped from there to Brazil.

I have Family in Balneario Camburiu but have never been there myself, (I'm from São Paulo), I always got the mental image of Camburiu as a sleepy beach town, maybe it used to be 20+ years ago, this Video is the first real look that I have had of the area. It's nice, I like it.

@PremiumLeo

5 ай бұрын

and from pix that I saw just a few days ago, they are STILL building, non-stop. The entire place will be towering high-rises soon

Florianópolis, Curitiba, Salvador, Vitória and Rio are my favorites Brazilians capital to be and live 😍

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Vitoria you say? What about Belem. That's on my to-do list for next year.

@michaelbarros744

Жыл бұрын

@@PremiumLeo Indeed Belem shall be a very cool city, as far I know it’s very vibrant e people there are friendly, however I haven’t been there so I can’t say anything about the city itself. I wish you a great journey through Brazil, I love my country ❤️

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelbarros744 my friend who stayed there for 2 months said it's not the most beautiful or interesting city, BUT he says the people there are very welcoming and open

@albertoalmeida3424

Жыл бұрын

@@PremiumLeo Best channel I've found about "Curita and Floripa. You are a very honest speaker. Great job.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

@@albertoalmeida3424 obrigado amigo 😉

Many Russians are currently migrating to the state of Santa Catarina. Mainly to the island of Florianópolis (Floripa).

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

Can't blame them. Better weather and island life

@aldozilli1293

6 ай бұрын

Good Russians or bad?

@marciof.camillo2028

6 ай бұрын

@@aldozilli1293 I really hope they are good Russians. It's already bad with the Argentines trying to abduct Santa Catarina to their territory. Haha ha...😄

@joserosa9529

6 ай бұрын

Olha de santa Catarina por favor....

@lvovodessa

3 ай бұрын

@@aldozilli1293Russians are in general good people with an excellent education.

There’s a brazil flare to your accent. Like the inflection of your words it’s subtle but kudos to you man 👌🏾

@PremiumLeo

4 ай бұрын

Brigado amigo! I was in the miami the other day, and was asking for "water with gas", because I forgot the english name of 'soda water'. That's what happens when you live overseas for so long :)

Maravilhosa Florianópolis ❤ Minha terra

@PremiumLeo

6 ай бұрын

Isso :)

Nice video mate, I'm native of the Island, surfer and lived in Campeche for a couple of year, love that place and the Island, lived in 4 countries including Australia and Portugal, just coming back to Australia 'coz I can make more money there and travel a lot more but if wasn't for that I'd never live Floripa, enjoy it, aloha!

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

Well, once you break through the money barrier, feel free to come back. Valeu amigo :)

Excellent video, thank you! It feels like Floripa would be perfect with a good transportation system

@PremiumLeo

11 ай бұрын

with a bike, it's awesome. or just uber around the island.

@wujekbeniz3739

10 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo what about africanized killer bees which were spread around Brazil and whole Latin America? Are they still dangerous and attack people?

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

this will require a google search, but never have I heard of such a thing from the locals :)

@wujekbeniz3739

8 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo ok. If so, it may look as the problem has gone :) BTW I am preparing for entering Brazil next year.

Nice Video.i moved here over a year ago from Manaus and its paradise compared to the criminality of the Amazonas,I'm an English guy still learning Portuguese which i agree with you is most important here.

@PremiumLeo

10 ай бұрын

nice Terry. Which area of the island did you end up calling home? I found campeche perfect for me, since it was semi-central, and had that muay thai gym almost across the street.

@terryjohnson7389

10 ай бұрын

Hi Leo.We eventually settled in Ingleses although we visit Campech regularly in the summer particularly the island which is stunning.

@blakeronan

9 ай бұрын

Hi Terry. Greets from the UK. Just wondering what the locals treat foreigners gringos. Is there opportunities to make friends or are we just seen as potential fraud and scam victims?

@terryjohnson7389

9 ай бұрын

@@blakeronan Hi there I have found most of the locals here very friendly and inquisitive of our English culture, there are not many who speak English but they do appreciate if you have a go at Portuguese, admittedly it's kind of touristy during the summer where I am and we get quite an influx of Argentinians who are also friendly, as for scammers fraudsters etc its not so prevalent here as the crime rate is one of lowest in Brazil so its safe to go out at night.i certainly don't regret coming here it really is a beutiful island.

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

You will be fine :) But as always, be mindful, do your due diligence, and learn the language to understand what is going on. But floripa otherwise is relatively safe.

It is a great place but IMO it has it's fair share of cons that make living difficult. 1) it is extremely spread out. Without traffic, it could take almost an hour to get from one point of the island to the other 2) during the peak season, the traffic is so bad, you are literally basically stuck in your own neighborhood constantly unless you wake up really really early and get your day started 3) it rains a LOT. Wow, it is one of the wettest climates I have ever seen. The weather in general is a bit of a drawback iMO, because the dry season occurs during their winter time, so in other words, when it is consistently dry it is consistently too cold to go to the beach. 5) IMO, the people in the south are a bit too european for my tastes; if I'm in Brazil I want something traditionally brazilian. A tad bit arrogant in the south. 4) Day trips outside of the island are a pain. The charter bus system in Brazil in general is ass, it takes like 4 and a half hours just to get to some places that are like 1.5 -2 hours away by car, because the bus will literally make 10 stops along the way, 5) a lot of guys go there for the women, but I feel like 90 precent of foreign dudes that will go there will get burned hard. There is very high competition, people aren't as tradtionally open and nice as other parts of Brazil, and the club scene is extremely posh and boujee. Most dudes might have to lower their standards quite a bit.

@PremiumLeo

Ай бұрын

Those are some great thoughts. Lemme give my thoughts: 1) I agree, everything is spread out. But that allows for very particular living styles. Either city life, or beach life, or party town, or isolate yourself in one of the corners of the island. Just gotta choose which one you are going for. 2) Yea the traffic sucks, especially since most of the roads are single-lane. It will only get worse, unless they fix that. 3) The rain was based on the season. My first 2 months, it barely rained. My last month, it was cold and rainy. 4) I only did one trip outside of the city, to Balneariu and Blumenau. It definitely took some time. And yea, they stopped a lot. But Brazil is so huge and spread out, that taking a bus anywhere is going to take hours. 5) I didn't feel that most people were 'european', except for being a bit whiter than the north. Otherwise, the culture always felt brazilian. IMO, brazilian clubs are a bit more hipster, since the climate is hot, and everyone is always in flipflops, shorts, and whatnot.

I am German and live in Paraguay. There are many advantages to residing in Paraguay instead of Brazil. We spend the hot summers in Florianópolis to escape the heat in Paraguay during this time. 2 months every year. A wonderful place and wonderful beaches. If you like it less touristy and quieter at this time of year, I can recommend Matinhos further north.

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

Gotta love that Floripa has zones that offer a lifestyle for everyone. From touristy, to big city, to quiet and isolated.

Thank you for the video. I am planning a trip in September to Brazil with some friends. I’ll be breaking away from the group and heading to Florianopolis solo. It will be a short trip Saturday to Monday. Can you recommend a neighborhood to stay? Nightlife is not a big deal for me, but I do enjoy pubs and the ocean. Thanks!

@PremiumLeo

11 ай бұрын

Lagoa is the go-to for most. Pretty much anywhere on the island you will have a beach (there are 42)

@donberry

11 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo Thanks. I ended up booking a place close to the water in Campeche. I wanted keep it low key.

@PremiumLeo

11 ай бұрын

@@donberry Campeche is great. See if your host can lend you a bicycle, because it's not the most walkable town, but it is beautiful. You 100% need to climb up the rocks at Morro Lampião goo.gl/maps/Pv5HL5uprD3nV3Pa9

Welcome to THE SOUTH OF BRAZIL, the best part of Brazil!

When you return to Floripa you have to go to the Dazaranha show. It's mandatory brother! Big hug!

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

thank you for the recommendation :)

Now you are firing me up to continue training in Salvador, Bahia. It's gonna be my 1st trip ever to Brazil with a long flight from Bahrain at the end of this year. Keep it up with your training. Muay Thai Forever 🙂

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

oh man, I fractured my foot and rolled my ankle with muay thai 4 days before leaving florianopolis. It's a love-hate relationship ^_^

There is a tipsbook in English about Florianopolis in the amazon ecommerce. There are others tips for tourists.

Considering going there for a month or 2 next winter with my friend. Guessing you really recommend it!

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

I recommend it for the adventures, most definitely. Best place to explore by far

thank you!

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

De nada Noam

Adorei o local

@PremiumLeo

9 ай бұрын

Valeu amigo :)

I was deciding where to do my digital nomading in Brazil, and this video has totally sold Floripa for me, cheers for the insights! I had a question though, what are the best Muay Thai gyms in Florianopolis for English speakers? My Portuguese is only so-so, so English instruction is better!

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Hey brotha! Floripa is awesome, seriously. I would recommend staying near "Rangel Farias muay thai" gym in Campeche. That's the one I went to. But you can also find one within the city

@14loosecannon

Жыл бұрын

@@PremiumLeo Awesome, thanks for the advice!

@nancyleal2529

Жыл бұрын

The South of Brazil is more "European" and the climate is subtropical. So, Europeans and descendants in other countries can feel more "at home". For the ones who want to experience other cultures and influences because Brazil is very mixed and diverse, other regions can be "more exotic".

@wujekbeniz3739

11 ай бұрын

@@nancyleal2529 more exotic and much more dangerous where you can be killed on the street.

Top! top! top!🇧🇷

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

Brigado :)

Hello sir. Excellent video. Which health insurance could you recommend for Brazil? I have a trip in July

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

I never bought health insurance to be honest

@Jonih1000

6 ай бұрын

Hello sir, I recommend "Unimed". You can research it, but I believe it is the best (and most famous) in Brazil.

Florianopolis is more expensive due it's distance from the production centers of Brazil. The tourism is because it's closer to other South America countries.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I didn't realize that was the reason for being expensive. Interesting observation!

@Lionheart_He-Man

Жыл бұрын

That sounds rational 💪

@dennishassler605

Жыл бұрын

There are a lot of luxury hotels and restaurants serving the tourist trade, but you can still live well on a budget, too. I have always had more fun in Brazil, but Mexico has immense charm, too. Let me know what other places can compare with Puerto Vallarta or Floripa?

@nenomengo

7 ай бұрын

Floripa is expensive because a lot of people come to live here. None capital of the south or southeast of Brazil is far from production centers.

People need to know the south of Brazil, as a Brazillian myself I didn't know the south was so nice, safe and rich, I lived near Rio de Janeiro and always thought my country was awful, but now I live in SC and love it, I make videos about the south and try to convince people to come and live here ❤

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure about the rest of Santa Catarina, but Florianopolis definitely felt safe. But I can't confirm the safety levels late at night in the city itself.

@sincerosc

2 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo Florianópolis and Joinville are the most dangerous in the state because are the largest and with more immigrants, but as a Brazillian capital is the safest, most cities in SC has not seen a crime in a long time, I live in Brusque and here I have not heard about a death in a year, for a Brazillian city this is unbelievable, I lived in ES and there it's common about 10 deaths in a single day. You should get to Know Gramado in RS and the cities around it, they are amongst the most beautiful cities in the entire continent.

@PremiumLeo

Ай бұрын

you are the 4th person to tell me about Gramado :) It's like Ouro Preto?

@sincerosc

Ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo No, Ouro Preto is an old Portuguese preserved city, Gramado is like a Brazillian Switzerland, it's a cold place among the mountains with Italians and Germans descendants, Europe style, but everything seems pretty new and it's the closest we have to a first world, very safe, beautiful and organized.

@PremiumLeo

Ай бұрын

Ah yes. I remember lots of mentions of Gramado. I'll have to visit one day :)

Que cidade!!

@PremiumLeo

6 ай бұрын

bem bonito, e certo

Hi, would you recommend Rio, Florianopolis or somewhere else for the months of May - June as a digital nomad who likes to keep busy, stay active, but most importantly doesn't want to be stuck in a dead beach town? I once booked a villa in a beach town in Montenegro in the offseason and it sucked because all the shops were closed and I had to eat cevapi for a month straight. Thanks!

@PremiumLeo

Ай бұрын

You can either do Florianopolis city, or Rio city. Why not do both, 1.5 months each, and see how you feel about them. I have a video about Rio on this channel also.

Im american living in Medellin 8+yrs , my gf is Brasiliera we are strongly thinking of moving to Florianopolis or Balneario Camboriu instead of her native Sao Paolo. She have family in both places, for her its an easy move , for me I'm skeptical not knowing any portuguese. And if americans get problems from locals?

@PremiumLeo

11 ай бұрын

You will be fine, but obviously start learning portuguese :) Shouldn't take more than 3-6 months to get the hang of it

Thank you

@PremiumLeo

9 ай бұрын

you are most welcome

GREAT VIDEO 👍👍👍👍👍 QUESTIONS ❓ BASED ON YOUR TRAVELS WHICH CITIES IN BRAZIL WILL BE GOOD CITIES TO RETIRE? THANKS 👍

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Florianópolis for sure

Do you believe that foreigners have a wrong view of most of Brazil? Because Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo are extremely violent, people forget or don't even know that these parts of the South exist.

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

It usually takes a bit of mental energy and effort to investigate other regions within a country. But I would say the general stereotypes about countries still hold when taking into account the entire country. Thus brazil is still dangerous, and people need to be mindful at all times, regardless of how amazing floripa is :)

Matadeiro é surf spot nervoso. Quando tá grande, só os profissa entram na água.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Mas e uma boa experience, ne

Your video is very articulate. If you are flying to Florianopolis, which airport do you fly into and what airline?

@PigaumDjn

7 ай бұрын

there is only one airport, Floripa airport. Next airport is in Navegantes 120 km. Normally to get here you need to go to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. International flight direct is only from Argentina and Chile.

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

as @pigaumDjn stated, there is only one airport. I arrived via sao paolo or Rio (can't recall)

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

hence the overabundance of Argentinians during certain latin american holidays

Hi man, what Facebook groups do suggest to meet fellow nomads or CS to hang out with when traveling solo in Floripa

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

do a quick expat floripa search. there are one or 2 pretty much.

Pelo vídeo Florianópolis é o paraíso. Só para lembrar, é uma cidade do Brasil.

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

Certo :)

Hello sir . Excellent video. Are there competent and a surplus of medical n hospital facilities in Florianopolis?? Thanks again

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Of course, but better to get a premium health plan. The free system is overloaded

@joaocarloslemos659

7 ай бұрын

Kkkk

You forgot to mention about skateboarding homie. Skateboarding culture is very big in Floripa.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

probably in the main city. I didn't see any skateboarding around the smaller towns.

Nice video. You just clearly missed a bit of research on the city economics. It's expensive mainly because it's an IT hub (like a little silicon valley) plus it's a small political capital city thus it concentrates super wages from the public sector (yes, in Brazil they are way over paid)

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Someone also mentioned because delivery of goods onto the island is also bottle-necked by the 2 bridges.

I’m going for 2 days. Curious where I should stay as a first-time visitor that is going to check it out to see if I would stay for 3 months. Recommendations?

@PremiumLeo

Ай бұрын

Probably the usual spot of Lagoa

Are they amazing views or gorgeous/breathtaking?

@PremiumLeo

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Many many amazing views

I wonder how it would be for retirees (60+). My son might move there in a few years, and I'm getting close to retirement. I might consider moving there to be near my son if he decides to stay there long-term.

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

I was staying with a family while there. Seems like a great place to slow things down and relax... all the time :)

I am a European living in Nordeste because the sea is warm and the weather is always warm which is very important to me…how is the weather in Florianópolis? They have I heard like 4 months cold like even goes down to 5 degrees? Cheers

@nancyleal2529

Жыл бұрын

I don't live there, but the climate in the south of Brazil is subtropical, so, there is less time of warm weather. Except at the Northeast, the sea is cold. I think that not as cold as in Europe, but cold. Where are you from? I think I saw your comments in "Swedish gringo", too.

@AdorableUrban

Жыл бұрын

@@nancyleal2529 Greek Irish

@AdorableUrban

Жыл бұрын

And you where are you from?

@AdorableUrban

Жыл бұрын

@@nancyleal2529 thanks for info!

@nancyleal2529

Жыл бұрын

@@AdorableUrban , I am Brazilian. I visited many countries in Europe, but not Greece and Ireland yet. The climate in Greece is better and it can reach very high temperatures in summer. But if you lived in Ireland, I can understand why you enjoy the weather at the Northeast.

w video

@PremiumLeo

5 ай бұрын

Thanks?

What do you use to create your thumbnails?

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, my buddy makes them

700USD to 1000USD in rent??? Impossible. That is to high. It is possible to find something cheaper for sure. Anything more than 350USD would be a scam. Offering to pay in USD in a foreign account for a discount would be a good ideia.

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

Of course. It's possible to find all prices. It all depends on what you are looking for.

im from afghanistan and is the poeple friendly in florianopolis or no / thanks for information have a nice day

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

They are friendly to everyone :) I recommend learning some portuguese before arriving. English is not a commonly spoken language here.

@newmoayedtube

8 ай бұрын

thanks man @@PremiumLeo

Floripa is a bit overhyped. It's quite expensive and it gets a bit to cold. Also, if you want to surf it's an ok place but if you just want to relax in the water it's not good. The water is cold and the waves a rough and you will get pounded in all different directions. Also, the amount of Argentinians tourists there is a bit overwhelming. The island appears to have a very low percentage of locals and around 80% of Argentinians at any given time and they are quite rude. I agree that it is probably one of the nicer and safer areas in Brazil but again, if you want a place that has locals and has nice calm waters and warmer weather it might not be for you

@PremiumLeo

Ай бұрын

During my 3 months there (Feb to May), I didn't meet a single Argentinian. Also, there are 42 beaches (20 of them by their towns), so there are more than enough 'calm' beaches. Also, it only got cold around May to be fair because of the rain. But if the day was sunny, then the water was nice and warm.

@Black-Circle

12 күн бұрын

If you meet a rude Argentina tell them the brits stole the falklands

Your training cost per month is really an amazing deal at $30 per month

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

Yea, honestly, it's the best deal possible, which includes unlimited sessions per day, 5 times per week (+1 open sparring on saturdays), AND you get a beach nearby and a chill town. I keep debating whether I should go back sometime soon.

What’s the best way to travel to florianopolis from San Paulo , I see cheap flights ?? Bob from Atlanta Georgia usa

@PremiumLeo

4 ай бұрын

By flight. They are super cheap. Maybe a flight from Congonhas airport

health wealth and relationships XD Tai Lopez vibes. Like given

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

and happiness ;) I also include Travel as a bonus category since it's part of the repertoire of being a digital nomad

Saying people are active only to "loog good on the beach" is not true, most people just want a healthy and active lifestyle

@PremiumLeo

6 ай бұрын

Yep. Every person on the island has a story they tell themselves to look good/be fit/be healthy, etc.

Did you use airbnb for the apartment?

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I did

Whats the best website to find apartments to rent in Brazil?

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

I normally just stick with airbnb. you can negotiate with the landlord. avoid agencies since they usually just a commission on top, and don't provide any additional benefits.

Mí saludos.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

gracias amigo!

What did you use to find apartments? Can you negotiate on airbnb?

@PremiumLeo

10 ай бұрын

Yep, just message a few hosts. Make sure you ask for internet speeds also before going, if you work online

@K-10-limitless

10 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo i do. Last, what are good internet speeds for brazil and whats a good rent negotiation? Thank you very much.

@PremiumLeo

10 ай бұрын

@@K-10-limitless honestly it simply depends on the place where you rent. In floripa near the beach, the host gave me 25 megaBYTES/s (200mbps), while in SP, I sometimes had to deal with hosts only providing up to 5 MB/s (~50mbps). For negotiating a price, that's up to you. You should be able to negotiate your price down by up to 30%+ (especially for longer term stays). The worst to negotiate with are agencies/subleters since it's not their apartment. But always, always negotiate.

thank you. is it recommended to visit in January? do you still live there?

@PremiumLeo

5 ай бұрын

January is all sunshine. I don't live there anymore :)

@mira7156

5 ай бұрын

I really hope there will be warm water there😂 and too bad I could use a great guide. Did you leave Brazil??

@PremiumLeo

5 ай бұрын

@@mira7156 hehe yea. Living in Colombia now :)

@Galenachannel

2 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo why? Where in Colombia?

Eu amo meu estado SC, mais fatos são fatos, nunca vi um lugar no Brasil com estradas tão podres como aqui, da um verdadeiro nojo da administração pública desse estado.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Você definitivamente tem uma experiência diferente de alguém que simplesmente vem visitar e viver por um pequeno período de tempo. Mas eu aceitaria o alto nível de segurança que você consegue com Floripa, em estradas perfeitas.

I dont get it this island is almost as big as turkey. I checked wikipedia. according to Wikipedia floroinapolis675.409 km2 (260.777 sq mi) and turkey 783,562 km2

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

675 km2 vs 783,562 km2 You mistook the period for a comma ;)

What sites are you using for housing? Airbnb?

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Hey Tyler, yep, airbnb

@tygoandcami

Жыл бұрын

@Premium Leonidas good to know. Thanks bud!

Second comment : guys yes Floripa is safe but it still Brazil, it is not Europe! I'm a Brazilian from Floripa living in Europe for 10 years and it took me a while to realize how some Europeans can fail to understand that the rest of the world is not Disneyland

@nancyleal2529

Жыл бұрын

Many European bigger cities have also problems. I am Brazilian, too, and in my trips in Europe I also met other Brazilians who suffered pickpockets, because they believed that "only in Brazil" something like that could happen and didn"t care enough. Recently a cousin traveling in Paris noticed on time in a "metro" station and saved his wallet.

@PremiumLeo

Жыл бұрын

Depends on which part of europe you are talking about :) And everything is relative. I've had a knife pulled on me in Vancouver, Canada (one of the "top 10 best cities to live in in the world". things can happen anywhere.

@nancyleal2529

Жыл бұрын

@@PremiumLeo, as you can imagine most of my compatriots don't travel abroad especially because our currency is devalued and it's very expensive to go to Europe etc. Our media and TV in general are more negative than positive and many Brazilians abroad simply "summarize" a huge country to the region where they lived... So, many Brazilians tend to underestimate Brazil and others not focused by our media or overestimate the most highlighted ones like some Europeans, the US etc. It's not may case because I also have some contacts abroad. I was in Canada a long time ago and noticed many problems with drugs (very liberal country in this matter), so I believe that some crimes can be related to this serious problem.

Hi. did you train Muay Thai with "Rangel"? just curious.

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

Hey Igor, yep, in Rangel's academy. Just in group classes, and privates (for 1 month) with one of their instructors

@igorrbs5578

6 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo He is well know around these parts, you sure got the right treatment. 😁

I‘m still waiting for the ‚shocking‘ part …

@PremiumLeo

3 ай бұрын

Rainy season has a lot of shocking lightning 😉

How is the cost of living in Florip❓️a

Bro any tips for a dude that doesn’t speak Portuguese???? I want to visit from the states so bad

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

Go with a friend that speaks portuguese? Or simply use google translate everywhere. I have plenty of buddies who only use their translators

@AchillesActual

2 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo yeah bro I obviously would if I had any friends that spoke Portuguese lol, I thought that was obvious. And yeah the translate thing may be a play actually

@sincerosc

2 ай бұрын

There are lots of people here that speaks english, but try studying portuguese a little, it's very similar to spanish. People like foreigners and will be very willing to help

from just 1 year living there (left already). Car stolen with gun pointed to my gf head. Great nightlife and beautiful girls, but lots of drugs all around. Plenty of beaches but water quality not so good (while I was there Jurere beach was closed more than once for poor water quality !). I don´t know, I wouldn´t personally recommend living there or staying but everyone knows about themselves!

@PremiumLeo

7 ай бұрын

Yea, everyone will have an personalized experience. 1. I never experienced any safety issues, but then again, I didn't drive or have a car, nor did I stay in the main city often 2. almost all of the beaches I visited had great water quality. There are hidden beaches also 3. When I visited Jurere in that one night club, the girls were beautiful, but in my area... campeche... they were few and far between. I wouldn't come to floripa for consistent dating... although I'm sure you will find a girl... but it's not the appeal here. For dating, I would focus on Sao Paolo (although for living, it's not the best).

@joaocarloslemos659

7 ай бұрын

I was stolen in Paris. Lost my valet, and valuable books, top much dangerous places over there, as well as in London

@mikeb2611

5 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo for a single man looking to spend 1 week in Rio and 1 week in Floripa would you recommend stay in Lagoa? I am passed my fitness days

TLDR is the millennial way of saying the cliff notes version for us gen x ppl

@PremiumLeo

8 ай бұрын

hehe, for those of us who just want to know whats up within the first minute :)

I’ve just stopped drinking. Is there a big drinking culture there?

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

I'm not a big drinker myself, but you can go out and have a beer or 2 like anywhere else.

Which Muay Thai gym were you going to?

@PremiumLeo

5 ай бұрын

Rangel mma

@laurentino8899

5 ай бұрын

@@PremiumLeo thank you!! Awesome video btw

Why would you need training for Mai Tai's???? Just drink and relax.

@PremiumLeo

5 ай бұрын

Caipirinhas with kiwi/strawberry my friend ;)

Is it good for meeting women if you don’t speak Portuguese? :)

@PremiumLeo

2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't recommend if you don't speak portuguese.