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What is The Unconventional Life?

The Unconventional Life (The UCL) fuses online income, global living, and the FIRE Movement to liberate you from the 9-to-5 grind, transforming the world into your personal playground for financial, cultural, and personal exploration. It’s not just a lifestyle; it’s a movement to revolutionize how you define success, earn your freedom, and live life on your own terms.

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These are the most recent blog posts we’ve published across all categories: Earn Online Income | Live Abroad | FIRE Movement.

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Living Among the Coffee Bushes near Boquete, Panamá

September 26, 2023
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I lived a comfortable life in the United States, enjoying a cabin in the woods. I had a nice kitchen and good friends nearby. Yet, in 2020, I grew concerned with the politics and cost of living and decided to look elsewhere for a new life. I took tours of Panamá and Mexico to explore going south. I chose the Republic of Panamá because it required the shortest time to secure a Permanent Visa. Hurtling through the skies was brisk. Far from brisk was dealing with airports and QR scanning codes. I arrived intact but exhausted—I slept 11 hours the first night. Yet, if you had told me I would be living in a yurt at 5,260 feet above sea level on a tropical mountainside among coffee bushes, I would have asked if you were crazy.
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Finding a Plan B: Top 10 Countries to Consider for Secondary Residency

September 23, 2023
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Ecuador has been a favored destination for years in the expat community, but for many, the rising crime rates since the the pandemic have put a damper on its appeal. If you've crossed Ecuador off your list, any of the 10 countries we cover here could serve as a good Plan B, especially if you're not retired yet. They each have a variety of visa options and a lot of great things to offer, including higher safety ratings.
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My Unconventional Marriage In Colombia: Celebrating Marriage Across Borders

September 19, 2023
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In September 2017, I met my lifelong partner in the most unconventional way. We met online through a language-learning mobile app called Tandem. I suppose it isn’t unconventional to meet someone online, especially in these times! Many successful couples have met online, formed an immediate connection, and subsequently married four years later. We took the conservative approach to marriage in the beginning. About the three-year mark in our relationship, we contemplated marriage. We decided to delay it to allow us to complete our academic endeavors. I was finishing my Master’s while my partner was completing his Bachelor’s.
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Our Most Popular Videos

These are three of our most popular videos. They have over 1.5 million views and give you a glimpse into the types of videos we create and what our audience likes to watch.

Reverse Culture Shock in the U.S.

The REAL Reasons We Left the U.S.

Why We Chose Ecuador

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About Amelia And JP

We’re Amelia And JP. In 2017, we sold everything we owned, moved to Ecuador with our two dogs, and launched a YouTube Channel to show you that it’s not only possible, but realistic.

Each week, we post new entertaining and informational content about earning online income, living abroad, and the FIRE movement to teach you how to join the movement and Embrace the Unconventional Life.

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What others have to say…

“After a little over 2 years in Ecuador, I finally saw you two in person and it really brought this whole journey full circle for me. Though I am still very fresh into this chapter of my life, it has been an amazing experience. Better than anything I could have imagined. Long story short, I came across your videos in Oct 2020, had my exploratory trip at the end of Feb 2021, and was on the plane to Cuenca in June 2021. I will be getting my permanent visa here shortly, have retired at the age of 39, and plan to stay here for the rest of my days. It truly has been magical and I feel very fortunate to be able to live this life down here. And so, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for taking the risk and sharing your experience so that others could more comfortably walk down the same path and find their own little piece of paradise. Thanks for everything!”

Jim

“I have been watching your videos and reading your blog for the last six months or so, and wanted to say thank you. I am close to retirement, and looking for my first stop along the way. To that end, I have spent the last month in Colombia, which I love. Next time around, I will visit Cuenca, which I have visited three times.  I learned Spanish in Quito, Cuenca, and Arequipa some time ago, and it is of course very helpful in Latin America. BTW, Banos is fantastic, isn’t it? Anyway, keep up the great work!”

Kurt

“Me, my wife, and daughter are spending about a month here in Ecuador. I want to let you know how grateful we are for all the content you put out. Sometimes I feel people who create content mostly hear from people that are critics or complainers, and we want you to know how much we appreciate you both. Thank you!”

Kevin & Ksenia

“I’m in Cuenca and I love it here so far…it’s only been a few days but the city is amazing! I would not have come here without you guys, thank you so much! Keep up the good work. Just thought that you would enjoy some positive feedback on what you are doing really matters!”

Gary

“I wanted to thank you two for getting me down here to Salinas, Ecuador. I decided to use two weeks of my PTO to get a feel for the area. I just finished my first week today. Loving it so far.”

Matthew
“I live a stunning life now, here in Vilcabamba. I’m certain that I would have wound up in a care facility for the elderly, slowly dying the death of my soul. Your work helped me navigate the system to avoid that awful fate. I’m forever grateful to you for that. I will never leave. I’m uniquely positioned to live out the rest of my life surrounded in joy, strength, beauty and love. Thanks so much for helping me all along the way.”
Stacey
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