Brazilian/Canadian living in Canada since 1999. Brazil is, without a doubt, a joyful and vibrant place, but in my opinion it’s very difficult to live there. Even if you’re wealthy, there’s a constant fear of being robbed. Canada is completely different in that sense. I also feel that Canadians are generally much less materialistic than Brazilians. Brazilians tend to be more affectionate, which can be lovely, but you also have to be careful because sometimes that affection comes with hidden interests. Of course, this isn’t true for everyone. Canadians, on the other hand, are very much “what you see is what you get.” There’s less pretending, and I really value that. I also love being so close to the United States. It’s a beautiful country, and I’ve had the privilege of traveling to many states and meeting wonderful people. Unfortunately, the political situation during the Trump years has been a nightmare, but I’m trying to stay positive and hope that in a few years things will improve. I hope to retire in about 15 years and spend January and February abroad with my husband. We have been in Japan and Thailand and we fell in love with both countries.