From South Africa to Chile: Love, Language and a New Life-Ep 91 with Wynand Kuhn

<p>Wynand Kuhn&#39;s move to Chile was never part of a grand plan.</p><p>Born and raised in Upington, Wynand was working in the restaurant industry in Durban when his brother-in-law invited him to Chile in 2005 to help set up a South African-themed restaurant.</p><p>He arrived knowing almost no Spanish. Then he met the woman who would become his wife — and decided to stay.</p><p>More than 20 years later, Wynand lives with his wife and three sons near Santiago and has built an international career in business and renewable energy.</p><p>In this episode, Wynand talks about arriving in Chile, learning Spanish without formal classes, building a career from English teacher to senior executive, returning to South Africa in 2011 and eventually making his way back to Chile.</p><p>We discuss life in Chile compared with South Africa, safety, healthcare, education, cost of living, food and wine, raising children between two cultures, and why Chile could be an option for South Africans considering a less conventional destination.</p><p>Wynand also talks about the Chilean South African Chamber of Commerce, his possible future move to the United States, and whether South Africa could ever be home again.</p><p><strong>SABLE INTERNATIONAL</strong></p><p>For over 30 years Sable International has offered seamless solutions that simplify the complexities of cross-border movement and financial management, so that you can focus on what matters most to you – building your future beyond borders.</p><p>Find out how Sable International can support your journey:</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3R3g1sy" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/3R3g1sy</a></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction<br>01:15 Growing up in Upington<br>02:50 How Wynand ended up in Chile<br>05:56 Meeting his wife<br>06:24 Learning Spanish without classes<br>07:25 Returning to South Africa in 2011<br>08:09 Raising three boys<br>09:03 The challenges of starting out<br>10:16 Building a career in Chile<br>12:41 From supermarket worker to general manager<br>14:31 Returning to South Africa<br>16:00 Finding opportunities through Spanish<br>18:00 Why Chile became home again<br>23:49 Considering another move<br>25:16 Chilean residency and citizenship<br>25:40 The possibility of moving to the USA<br>26:46 The Chilean South African Chamber of Commerce<br>28:19 Living outside Santiago<br>29:19 Safety and crime in Chile<br>32:27 Healthcare and schooling<br>33:57 Minimum wages and cost of living<br>34