Comments on: Things I Hate About the Winter… and How to Move to the Tropics! http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/ Making passive income anywhere in the world doing what you love. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:10:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Frederic http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-700 Frederic Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:05:35 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-700 Thanks for your comment! I would agree that it's a "privilege" to have a mobile lifestyle and be able to live anywhere, but I wouldn't say that it has much to do with money, but more with commitments. My current lifestyle costs me a lot less than if I stayed put in one place. Anyone can start an Internet business, and live in Panama, Thailand or Costa Rica for a lot less than they would at home. My calculations showed that I could spend the entire winter in Costa Rica WHILE keeping my apartment in Canada, and still save money. Of course, someone with other commitments, such as a day-job they can't quit, children, etc. — won't be able to do this as easily — but it's not all about money. You can live the lifestyle you dream of, for much less than you think! (PS: I'm writing this in an apartment in Panama City on the 11th floor, with a view overlooking the city, just had an "all-you-can eat" delicious vegan dinner for $3.5, and staying at a hotel that would probably be four times the price in New York City). Thanks for your comment! I would agree that it’s a “privilege” to have a mobile lifestyle and be able to live anywhere, but I wouldn’t say that it has much to do with money, but more with commitments. My current lifestyle costs me a lot less than if I stayed put in one place. Anyone can start an Internet business, and live in Panama, Thailand or Costa Rica for a lot less than they would at home. My calculations showed that I could spend the entire winter in Costa Rica WHILE keeping my apartment in Canada, and still save money. Of course, someone with other commitments, such as a day-job they can’t quit, children, etc. — won’t be able to do this as easily — but it’s not all about money. You can live the lifestyle you dream of, for much less than you think! (PS: I’m writing this in an apartment in Panama City on the 11th floor, with a view overlooking the city, just had an “all-you-can eat” delicious vegan dinner for $3.5, and staying at a hotel that would probably be four times the price in New York City).

]]> By: N http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-699 N Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:53:04 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-699 It's really nice to hear somebody speaking upand validating the experiences of living in a country with a cold climate. I've lived in Winnipeg, Canada for most of my life, and I just can't get into the weather. Even when I am indoors, I'm usually still cold. People have to pay for heating here, so heating a space as little as possible is common. It can be actually really hard to sit down and concentrate on something when you're cold, as well as frustrated that it may be difficult to leave this location due mainly to finances. Staying locked up indoors for days is not uncommon, and I find that not only is it isolating, but it perpetuates an isolating attitude even outside the house. Feeling trapped in a place that is cold and dark can make you numb yourself to things like happy thoughts and emotions, nature and community, and people can become extremely bitter and unfulfilled in this setting. And do we really need more people walking around on this planet feeling this way? Obviously some people choose to live in a colder climate and some people choose a hotter climate. That's why it is unfair to generalize people or say who should 'suck it up' and live here or there. I think the existence of borders and the importance of money contribute to a lot of the problems of mobility freedom, and I would like to see this change in my lifetime. I intend to live and operate in a tropical climate, so I will somehow make it happen. It's just too bad that 'privilege' is only for those who can amass the finances for such a change. Thanks again (to everybody) and take care! N It’s really nice to hear somebody speaking upand validating the experiences of living in a country with a cold climate.

I’ve lived in Winnipeg, Canada for most of my life, and I just can’t get into the weather. Even when I am indoors, I’m usually still cold. People have to pay for heating here, so heating a space as little as possible is common. It can be actually really hard to sit down and concentrate on something when you’re cold, as well as frustrated that it may be difficult to leave this location due mainly to finances.

Staying locked up indoors for days is not uncommon, and I find that not only is it isolating, but it perpetuates an isolating attitude even outside the house. Feeling trapped in a place that is cold and dark can make you numb yourself to things like happy thoughts and emotions, nature and community, and people can become extremely bitter and unfulfilled in this setting. And do we really need more people walking around on this planet feeling this way?

Obviously some people choose to live in a colder climate and some people choose a hotter climate. That’s why it is unfair to generalize people or say who should ‘suck it up’ and live here or there. I think the existence of borders and the importance of money contribute to a lot of the problems of mobility freedom, and I would like to see this change in my lifetime. I intend to live and operate in a tropical climate, so I will somehow make it happen. It’s just too bad that ‘privilege’ is only for those who can amass the finances for such a change.

Thanks again (to everybody) and take care!
N

]]> By: Vicky White http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-407 Vicky White Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:45:05 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-407 I missed out the bit about it being NZ I go visiting family every other year - I'm not sure I want to spend 3 months there though. I'm working on combining NZ with somewhere more exotic! I missed out the bit about it being NZ I go visiting family every other year – I’m not sure I want to spend 3 months there though. I’m working on combining NZ with somewhere more exotic!

]]> By: Vicky White http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Vicky White Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:43:34 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-406 I'm completely with you about winter. I'm in Vancouver, and I really don't like being cold, having to wear tons of clothes, worrying about the cold air coming in when I open my front door, havng to stay inside, being Vitamin D deficient. One of my goals last year was to spend 3 months of this winter somewhere warm - and it hasn't happened. Every other year I go visiting family for a month in winter - but really I want to be out of here for at least 3 months - so that's my focus this year - aligning my business so it supports me to do that - I'm happy to work during winter - just somewhere warm! I love Costa Rica, Mexico, Bali, NZ - now to make it happen! Thanks for the inspiration. Why not be where we want to be!! I’m completely with you about winter. I’m in Vancouver, and I really don’t like being cold, having to wear tons of clothes, worrying about the cold air coming in when I open my front door, havng to stay inside, being Vitamin D deficient.

One of my goals last year was to spend 3 months of this winter somewhere warm – and it hasn’t happened. Every other year I go visiting family for a month in winter – but really I want to be out of here for at least 3 months – so that’s my focus this year – aligning my business so it supports me to do that – I’m happy to work during winter – just somewhere warm!

I love Costa Rica, Mexico, Bali, NZ – now to make it happen! Thanks for the inspiration. Why not be where we want to be!!

]]> By: Mary http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-383 Mary Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:12:54 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-383 Hi Frederic, I (as I affectionately call it) have 'done time' in Minnesota- in northern Minnesota. And, as much as I did not enjoy it, one learns to live with it and make the best of it - for whatever reason. Anywyay, when I did live there, I took a sailing vacation every Christmas and New Year to some place in the Caribbean. But, when I had to stay in MN, I did learn to tolerate the plugging in the car (so it would start) and do the Minnesota shuffle/walk, so I wouldn't slip on the frigging ice, and I made it a point to stop after work at the gym - so I could continue to fit into my clothes during the winter. ...... But, ....now, I live in Texas. And life is good. I have been extremely fortunate to find a small Ranch in Texas, where I can spend the rest of my days. I have to admit warmth and sunshine and summer is my favorite time of the year - - but, my animals - goats, llamas, and puppies (OK, dogs) really enjoy the not-so-hot-temps. Where I'm coming from Frederic, there have been several times in my life that I almost was going to live in a year-round warm climate (i.e. the Caribbean), but I for a number of reasons didn't go there. BUT, I am so happy that you followed your dream and went for it. As it turned out, Life was extremely good for me and the choices that I made were great for me. I love where I am, and will be for the rest of my days, so, I guess what I'm trying to say to you, and to whoever may be reading this, is - life is definately TOO short - - go for it! Try to do whatever you can to fulfill your dream - within your means. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! Hi Frederic,

I (as I affectionately call it) have ‘done time’ in Minnesota- in northern Minnesota. And, as much as I did not enjoy it, one learns to live with it and make the best of it – for whatever reason. Anywyay, when I did live there, I took a sailing vacation every Christmas and New Year to some place in the Caribbean. But, when I had to stay in MN, I did learn to tolerate the plugging in the car (so it would start) and do the Minnesota shuffle/walk, so I wouldn’t slip on the frigging ice, and I made it a point to stop after work at the gym – so I could continue to fit into my clothes during the winter. ……
But, ….now, I live in Texas. And life is good. I have been extremely fortunate to find a small Ranch in Texas, where I can spend the rest of my days. I have to admit warmth and sunshine and summer is my favorite time of the year – - but, my animals – goats, llamas, and puppies (OK, dogs) really enjoy the not-so-hot-temps.
Where I’m coming from Frederic, there have been several times in my life that I almost was going to live in a year-round warm climate (i.e. the Caribbean), but I for a number of reasons didn’t go there. BUT, I am so happy that you followed your dream and went for it. As it turned out, Life was extremely good for me and the choices that I made were great for me. I love where I am, and will be for the rest of my days, so, I guess what I’m trying to say to you, and to whoever may be reading this, is – life is definately TOO short – - go for it! Try to do whatever you can to fulfill your dream – within your means. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

]]> By: Debra USA http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-378 Debra USA Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:08:28 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-378 Well thanks for validating all of us who just can't get into Winter! I'm just not into the weird depressive, creepy feeling of my body shutting down and feeling like I'm living in a dark coffin, battling slush and snow. And then there was the winter where my muffler kept falling off and I had to lay down on the ice and show and rig it up again. Yuk yuk yuk! I don't even use air conditioning in the summer because I want to soak up as much heat as I can - ironically in the USA, the hotter it is outside, the higher they crank the AC indoors, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of waiting all year for it to get warm :) Well thanks for validating all of us who just can’t get into Winter! I’m just not into the weird depressive, creepy feeling of my body shutting down and feeling like I’m living in a dark coffin, battling slush and snow. And then there was the winter where my muffler kept falling off and I had to lay down on the ice and show and rig it up again. Yuk yuk yuk!

I don’t even use air conditioning in the summer because I want to soak up as much heat as I can – ironically in the USA, the hotter it is outside, the higher they crank the AC indoors, which kind of defeats the whole purpose of waiting all year for it to get warm :)

]]> By: Frederic http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Frederic Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:35:13 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-370 The answer: Costa Rica, in higher elevation! Or Ecuador, or California... The answer: Costa Rica, in higher elevation! Or Ecuador, or California…

]]> By: Voyages Vacances http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-360 Voyages Vacances Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:14:20 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-360 I love the cold weather, but, without humidity. Winter in Montreal is horrible but I loved living in Iqaluit (Nunavut) for a while because this type of cold is not the same at all. It is stimulating and you can walk as much as you want and feel WARM. I used to walk to work (25 minutes) with the hood of my parka down most of the time by -20° to -30°. One of my most invigorating experience was to sort of dance in a beginning blizzard going at 80 miles/hour, walking from my workplace to the Post Office. On the other hand, to live a simpler life, I would'nt mind moving to a warm place. But ! I wonder where on earth is a place as nice as Costa Rica, with warm and DRY weather, where you can move around without sweating like a pig and not too many bugs ? I love the cold weather, but, without humidity.

Winter in Montreal is horrible but I loved living in Iqaluit (Nunavut) for a while because this type of cold is not the same at all.

It is stimulating and you can walk as much as you want and feel WARM. I used to walk to work (25 minutes) with the hood of my parka down most of the time by -20° to -30°.

One of my most invigorating experience was to sort of dance in a beginning blizzard going at 80 miles/hour, walking from my workplace to the Post Office.

On the other hand, to live a simpler life, I would’nt mind moving to a warm place.

But !

I wonder where on earth is a place as nice as Costa Rica, with warm and DRY weather, where you can move around without sweating like a pig and not too many bugs ?

]]> By: Karmyn http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-354 Karmyn Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:33:03 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-354 WINTER AMNESIA? That must be a CANADIAN thing because I NEVER forgot how miserable winter makes me! :) We're leaving for PANAMA in less than 48 hours and I CAN'T WAIT!!! Have a Happy New Year! :) See you soon! Love, Karmyn WINTER AMNESIA?

That must be a CANADIAN thing because I NEVER forgot how miserable winter makes me! :)

We’re leaving for PANAMA in less than 48 hours and I CAN’T WAIT!!!

Have a Happy New Year! :) See you soon!

Love, Karmyn

]]> By: Sylvie http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/hatewinters/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Sylvie Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:10:27 +0000 http://www.dowhatyoulove.com/?p=165#comment-348 You are absolutely right! WE are experiencing the same thing than you and we are also from Canada. On top of what you said, try to get the kids ready on time when we have to fight to dress them up to go out in the winter. I am anxious to read your continuation. We want to move South as well. You are absolutely right! WE are experiencing the same thing than you and we are also from Canada. On top of what you said, try to get the kids ready on time when we have to fight to dress them up to go out in the winter. I am anxious to read your continuation. We want to move South as well.

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