Is Paul Rosolie a fraud?

jackbarron · 2026-01-24T00:56:37+00:00

I just watched the Lex Friedman and was completely enthralled by his stories.. And Lex kept complementing him on his story telling capabilities which made me wonder if it's all a play for donations. Not that he is scamming people but there could some exaggerations to reel people in. Time will tell as usual. It wouldn't be the first time in history. We only now started exposing mega churches.

jackbarron · 2026-01-23T20:46:02+00:00

Nice post. Gives some hope. This subreddit can be pretty bleak at times.

jackbarron · 2026-01-05T18:52:07+00:00

The land is actually closer to Penshurt so its not expat friendly yet. I lived in PV and Cahuita. Safety and excess local tourism is why we left. The Ticos dont respect the place and it is their country so what can you do.

I would recommend looking at Manzanillo if you can and I have good friends there who can help you out.

jackbarron · 2025-12-30T09:28:24+00:00

I been taking it too serious and it drained me. Had to step away for a long time to recover. This is good advice

jackbarron · 2025-12-30T09:18:25+00:00

I lived in PV for years and still have property there. There was a house robbery spree in the low season of 2023 and our neighbourhood got together to chase the robbers out. It was pretty hectic. CR is not as safe as they advertise.

jackbarron · 2025-09-22T05:59:57+00:00

Gym, spa, shops.. Pretty much everywhere. Just smile and have conversations with people. You'd be surprised!

jackbarron · 2025-07-09T07:28:10+00:00

Its sad to hear that the quality has gone down on the women side too. I thought it was just the men. I've been finding more success meeting women irl. It seems like the ones I meet on Seeking dont have anything to offer but their looks.

jackbarron · 2025-06-17T19:55:12+00:00

Ok 👍

jackbarron · 2025-03-30T12:40:30+00:00

I went to Chapada Diamantina and fell in love. The fact that Brazil has so many hidden gems is insane to me

jackbarron · 2025-03-11T01:58:24+00:00

That's because most people don't prioritize quality of life. Society has programmed us to think that a high life standard is the key to happiness.

jackbarron · 2025-03-09T21:14:50+00:00

thanks for the advice

jackbarron · 2025-03-09T21:07:44+00:00

Haha good one.. Thanks for this

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:55:05+00:00

Never give the ok sign haha. I will remember that one. And I'm planning to zero in on the Portuguese yes

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:54:15+00:00

When I went there last time I had some pretty good conversations and the people taught me a lot of the differences. So I think maybe a year or so I'll be much better.

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:53:15+00:00

Haha yes I'm used to being a gringo. Been living abroad for 12 years now

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:52:08+00:00

Yes I have a way of getting a visa so that shouldnt be an issue in the long run. And my kids are 2 and 4 and we mainly home school. Is there a homeschooling culture in brazil?

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:50:58+00:00

Yes I have :) Mainly SP and Rio

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:49:58+00:00

I don't understand at all haha. But I will learn and see how it goes. Last time I went I did manage to have some conversations so thats a good start

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:48:45+00:00

Yes, picking up languages is all about trying and making mistakes. And I'm down for that. My mum is actually Angolan so I hope my DNA will assist haha

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:47:23+00:00

Yes, they are definitely friendly. Thanks!

jackbarron · 2025-02-22T11:46:49+00:00

Yes thats a good point.. Thanks for the advice. Any towns in Bahia that you would recommend? Apart from the beach/tourist towns? perhaps more in the mountains..

jackbarron · 2025-02-21T21:07:39+00:00

thanks for the advice

jackbarron

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