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We left the U.S. in 2017, lived in Ecuador for 6 years, and have been traveling full time since 2023. We’ve helped thousands of people just like you move abroad for a higher quality of life and a lower cost of living.

Our free Move Abroad Toolkit will help you fast track your international relocation with a Quickstart Guide, Residency Visa Matrix, Move Abroad Checklist, and a Cost of Moving Budget Planner.

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What’s REALLY Getting in the Way of Your Move Abroad?

Take our quick quiz to find out why you feel stuck (and how to get past it).

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What We Help You Do

Get clear on where you can live and what it will cost
Understand visas, logistics, and what to expect
Avoid common mistakes that cost time and money
Follow a clear plan instead of piecing everything together yourself
Move forward with confidence, knowing you’re making informed decisions

We give you the clarity and structure. You take it from there.

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Not sure what’s holding you back?

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Get a clear, step-by-step path to move abroad, including visas, costs, and what to expect.

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Real People Who Made the Move

Here are a just a few of the stories we’ve heard over the years about how we’ve helped people leave the U.S. (or Canada) and move abroad for a higher quality of life.

Michael Retired Early & Moved to Cuenca

August 4, 2026

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I just wanted to take a moment to tell you thank you for all that you have done for me. I first saw you and Amelia on YouTube back in 2022-23 about your life experiences in Ecuador. I moved to Cuenca from Denver in early 2024 and am currently waiting on my permanent residency visa.

The Bowen Family in Ecuador

February 2, 2025

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We’d always been very drawn to South America, and dreams about moving to Buenos Aires, Chilean Patagonia, or the hills of Uruguay colored our life—to the extent that when we sat our children down and told them we were moving to Ecuador, they just shrugged and said, “Okay.” It was about time.

Cindy in Ecuador

February 2, 2025

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Originally, my main reason for moving abroad was political. But then, my mom (who was living with me at the time) and I traveled to Ecuador to check it out, and we both fell in love with the country, the people, the food and the climate. At that point, we wanted to move to Ecuador for the right reasons.

About Amelia And JP

In 2017, we sold everything we owned and moved to Ecuador with our two dogs, leaving behind a comfortable life in the U.S. to start something entirely new.

Since then, we’ve built a life abroad, traveled extensively, and learned firsthand what it actually takes to make a move like this work.

Today, we share clear, practical guidance to help you understand your options, avoid common mistakes, and create a plan that fits your life.

Our work has been featured in major publications, and our audience spans thousands of aspiring expats and travelers around the world.

If you’ve been thinking about moving abroad, but aren’t sure where to start, we can help you make it happen.

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Planning a Move Abroad?

The Move Abroad EXPRESS eCourse is an A-to-Z, Step-by-Step Guide with more than 60 lessons with videos and tons of written content that will walk you through the process of moving abroad so you’ll know what to expect and what things need to be done at each step. Lifetime access to the Expat Community (founded in 2019) is included to provide the support and answers you need, when you need them most.

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What a few of our amazing followers have to say…

“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!”

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“I’ve lived here in Cuenca for 15 months now, you guys were the major influencers for my move, best decision I ever made, so let me just say thank you!”

~Gary

“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

“You guys have truly made it easy for us to plan and prepare for our big jump!! Be safe on the road out there and thank you and Amelia for what you guys do!”

~Jody

“I can’t thank you and Amelia enough for leading the way! I really value your perspectives, attention to detail and positive outlook. There are a LOT of expats on social channels, but it was nice finding a couple near our same age who have a similar outlook to us that have navigated this successfully and are living their best lives. You give me courage!”

~Stephanie

“Know that without your videos on Ecuador, I would not have moved here two and a half years ago. I fell in love with the land and its people but more so the culture.”

~Juliet

“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 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

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