I Investigated the Country Fast Food Destroyed

I really love the long form, socio-cultural focus on this channel recently

Costa Rican here, Will's intentions here are good and definitely addressing the problem here correctly. I'd add some caveats 1) Nicoya is HIGHLY touristy, as a destination and as a passing point for most of the northern part of the Pacific coast. Which explains the globalization in fast food joints and products in the supermarket he visited, obviously induced by gentrification 2) Most of the answers you got from locals were biased because you are a foreigner and there's a big resistance to defy/correct because you are seen as a costumer or a visitor. Or just didn't understand and replied "yes" back 3) The main problem is generational, older people relied highly on rural life style (manual work, limited access to processed food mostly grown locally, little motor transportation options; pretty much a incredibly active routines) and young people aspire for a more modern lifestyle or moving to the city, access to education is a key element to this 4) Very few people would go to the restaurant you went to, their client base are tourists not locals. Hence the prize and portion, I'd never pay that for that when I can just the same at home for a fraction of the price even the portion is exaggerated. In synthesis, globalization is red lining the traditional rural life style and more modern lifestyle is contributing to decrease the life conditions that caused the blue zone. Love the vids! Keep it up, pura vida

In those cultures, they have locally run markets for fresh food. The grocery store is where they buy only the pre-packaged mass produced stuff.

I love how Daniel had an honest conversation with you rather than telling you you can't film there and spewing BS. Hopefully corporate doesn't give him any trouble

Sad to see how unhealthy food is made more affordable globally than nutritious options

The McDonald's manager was really welcome and the best.

Hello! In from Costa Rica, here we have to look for the food we need in specific places, for example for fruits and veggies we go to a store that specificly sells fruits and veggies only, we call it “verdurerias” and for meats and eggs to the “carnicería”, also, almost every weekend in all the cantons, there are farmers markets, with the best fruit, fish, veggies, nuts, milk, honey, coffe that farmers from all around the country come to sell the it products. Love that you came here!❤

This felt like a high-quality documentary like what one might see on Natgeo or a food channel. The production quality, the interviews, the flow and storyline...it's all amazing. You clearly put a lot of work into this and it shows. Great job!

Dude at the coffee plantation was super wise, very good to listen to him speak

Gosh that lady at the end is so kind and sweet.

i love how sincere and respectful will is when talking to elders lol

I wouldn't be mad if your channel completely switched to this form of content, that's how good and interesting it is!

I never ever expected this to become a full blown documentary.

6:00 Where I grew up in Taiwan, before the big grocery chains started popping up in the 90s, the "grocery store" was primarily where we got snacks and drinks, not fresh produce. For fresh vegetables and meats, we would go to the traditional morning or afternoon markets. I've never been to Nicoya, but I imagine it's probably similar.

It is absolutely insane how amazing you are at making these documentary style videos man, please keep it up!

(dramatically) "Your heart must be pumping out of your chest". He calmly responds "Si" :yougotthis::goodvibes:

I didn't expect Will to be a great documentary maker! These have been superb.

Yo Will.. I think this documentary niche might be favorable for you my dude. Very well put together. Worth the wait. Thanks man 🤙🏼

The urge to translate for them hits so hard😭😭HIRE ME WILL‼️‼️

Will needs some sort of appreciation award for the educational content he's been uploading recently. This guy goes beyond our expectations and really brings it to the viewers