Ep 266 - Johnny FD (Leaving Sri Lanka for Ukraine)
Mar 25, 2021
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Johnny FD left Sri Lanka for Kyiv, Ukraine. Topics include leaving Sri Lanka, internet and safety there, process of flying to Ukraine, winter in Kyiv, costs of living, staying options more than 90 days, permanent residency, apartment shopping, and red zone lockdown.
The host left Sri Lanka due to drawbacks like lack of quality restaurants and unreliable internet, but highlighted the affordability and opportunity for permanent residency in Ukraine through investment.
The host expressed appreciation for living in Ukraine, emphasizing its architecture, culture, and lower number of tourists, and mentioned plans of exploring different destinations and focusing more on investing and permanent residency opportunities in other countries.
Deep dives
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Leaving Sri Lanka for Ukraine
The host shares their decision to leave Sri Lanka after spending 13 months there. They express gratitude for the country's beauty but also highlight certain drawbacks, such as the lack of quality restaurants outside of Colombo and the poor infrastructure in some areas. The difficulties of finding reliable internet and the dangers of the local transportation system are also discussed.
Traveling to Ukraine and Buying an Apartment
The host shares their experience traveling from Sri Lanka to Ukraine during the pandemic. They mention the COVID-19 test requirements and the airport procedures they had to follow. Upon arrival in Ukraine, the host discusses their decision to buy an apartment in the country, highlighting the affordable prices and the opportunity to obtain permanent residency through investment. The challenges of finding a suitable apartment and the legal process involved in the purchase are also addressed.
Settling in Ukraine and Future Plans
The host expresses their appreciation for living in Ukraine and highlights the city's architecture, culture, and relatively low number of tourists. They mention their interest in learning Russian to further integrate into the local community. The host also touches on their future plans of spending part of the year in Ukraine and exploring other destinations during the rest of the year. Moreover, they share their growing disinterest in the digital nomad and entrepreneurial community and their desire to focus more on investing and permanent residency opportunities in different countries.
This is an unexpected second solo episode in a row as I had decided to leave Sri Lanka a month early and move to Kyiv, Ukraine. Here are some of the topics I discussion in this recording:
Why I left Sri Lanka
Internet and Wifi in Sri Lanka
Safety in Sri Lanka
Process of Leaving and flying to Ukraine
Winter in Kyiv
Costs of lIving here
Why I like it
Why I’m staying. Options for Staying more than 90 days. 90 out 180, Business Visa, Volunteer Visa, Marriage Visa, or Investment