Name: The Great Escape: Month 8 in El Salvador
Uploaded: 2025-05-01T07:05:36+00:00
Duration: 28 min 12 s
Description: Eight months ago, we left Canada behind — driven out by the rising cost of living, government overreach, and a crumbling healthcare system. We packed a 20-foot container, 12 suitcases, 5 backpacks, 3

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Eight months ago, we left Canada behind — driven out by the rising cost of living, government overreach, and a crumbling healthcare system. We packed a 20-foot container, 12 suitcases, 5 backpacks, 3 cats, 3 kids, and moved to El Salvador — a country once feared, now flourishing with opportunity, safety, and hope. In this video, I share our emotional journey, the culture we’ve embraced, the challenges we’ve faced, our monthly cost of living breakdown, and why we believe El Salvador offers a brighter future for families.
👉 Learn why Canada and the USA are no longer the "safe havens" they once were — and why more people are choosing freedom over fear.
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00:00 Introduction
01:12 The People and the Culture
03:17 The Cost of Living
07:18 The Food
12:18 Safety and Security
16:57 Adjusting the the Language
19:26 Infrastructure and Utilities
24:25 Reflecting on the Journey