Amelia And JP are American expats living in colorful, tranquilo Ecuador. We’re living our unconventional life, and we encourage you to live yours, whatever that may be.
“Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” ~Robert Frost
Amelia Learns to Surf in Olón Ecuador (Filmed 2 Weeks Prior to the Quarantine)
/0 Comments/in Olón Ecuador, Things To Do /by JPWow! This is our 200th VLOG! And what better way to celebrate than showing Amelia learning how to surf just a couple weeks before the world went on lockdown!
Quarantine in Ecuador (Day #7) + Ocean Sunset in Olón from Mini the Drone
/0 Comments/in Day In The Life Videos, Olón Ecuador /by JPWe just finished our first full week of quarantine here in Olón Ecuador. We’ve been staying busy with work so the time is going by quickly, but we’re definitely have good and bad days.
Uncertainty. Fear. Stress. Anxiety. And the Future – Coronavirus In Ecuador Update Isolation Day #5
/0 Comments/in Olón Ecuador /by JPI was able to launch Mini from our front porch this morning and she captured a truly surreal sight: an empty beach in Olón Ecuador during high season.
Clueless Cab Driver // Ghost Town // Ecuador Coronavirus Update (March 16, 2020)
/0 Comments/in Olón Ecuador /by JPSeveral new government issued safety measures are going into effect tomorrow morning so we needed to go to Montañita to pay our Claro bill and get some cash from the ATM. We’re concerned that we won’t be able to go between Olón and Montañita once the new isolation protocol is in effect, and since there’s no longer an ATM in Olón, we were a bit concerned.
Life Must Go On – Short Tour of Tia Grocery Store in Montañita Ecuador during a Coronavirus Pandemic
/0 Comments/in Ecuador Beach Towns, Mercados, Olón Ecuador /by JPWe filmed this yesterday in Olón and Montañita Ecuador as we went about our normal daily lives during the Coronavirus pandemic. A lot has happened since then, including Ecuador closing its borders. We’ll share an update video on the Coronavirus in Ecuador tomorrow. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this little distraction.
Why We Chose Olón Ecuador + Why We Left Cuenca (recap)
/4 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador Beach Towns, Olón Ecuador /by JPWe’ve been getting lots of questions about why we left Cuenca and why we chose Olón Ecuador over Salinas or any of the other lower altitude cities in Ecuador. In this video, we an answer those questions as we walk around (and a fly over) Olón.
Express Your Unconventional-ness w/ Amelia And JP’s Merch!!!
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, Olón Ecuador, YouTube Channel News /by JPWe’re very excited to announce the launch of our merch store with our unique Unconventional designs! We have a whole line of clothes for men, women, kids and babies, and we have other cool stuff like hats, mugs, bags and phone cases.
Tiny Ecuador Beach Town of Las Núñez Ecuador + Penthouse AirBnB Tour (Mavic Mini Drone)
/0 Comments/in Day In The Life Videos, Destinations, Drone Videos, Ecuador Beach Towns, Olón Ecuador, Travel /by JPJoin us as we share a drone and walking tour of Las Núñez, a tiny little beach town on Ecuador’s south central coast.
How WE Got Pickpocketed on a SHORT Bus Ride in Ecuador!
/0 Comments/in Day In The Life Videos, Ecuador Expat Info, Olón Ecuador, Tales and Tips, Travel /by JPWe were taking a short 50 cent bus ride from Olón to Montañita Ecuador when our pocket got picked and we lost an iPhone worth several hundred dollars.
Amazing Tips for Living & Working Abroad from Garrett Galvan & Where In The World Is Nina!
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador /by JPIf your dream is to live abroad and work from anywhere, these two young unconventional digital nomads can help and inspire you!
Sunday in Olón Ecuador: Mercados, Walk Around Town + Sunset Beach Walk w/ Mini (2020)
/0 Comments/in Day In The Life Videos, Drone Videos, Olón Ecuador /by JPThis is our first day in the life video from Olón, our new pueblito on the coast of Ecuador. We go for a couple walks on the beach, show you the mercados, walk around town, and share the incredible sunset from our new drone.
Sunset in Olón from Mini (the drone) – DJI Mavic Mini in Olón Ecuador
/0 Comments/in Drone Videos, Olón Ecuador /by JPThe bright skies, ocean foam and colorful beach here on the coast of Olón Ecuador made a perfect setting for filming with my new DJI Mavic Mini!
Olón Ecuador Condo Tour & Cost + Drama on the Beach w/ Mini (our new drone)
/0 Comments/in Cost of Living, Ecuador Expat Info, Olón Ecuador /by JPWe give you a room-by-room tour of our condo in Olón Ecuador and share the cost of rent. We also share our first drone footage of Olón and the beautiful coast of Ecuador!
The Universe Taught Us a Lesson on our Move from Cuenca to Olón Ecuador (2020)
/0 Comments/in Day In The Life Videos, Olón Ecuador /by JPOur move to Olón from Cuenca Ecuador is complete! We’re now officially beach dwellers on the south central coast of Ecuador!
Our Response to the CuencaHighLife Erroneous Article About Us and Our Friends at Paradise Indian
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, YouTube Channel News /by JPWe really didn’t want to record this video, but we feel like the CuencaHighLife article titled, “Paradise Indian Restaurant offers a happy landing for Cuenca diners as well as its owners,” has done reputational harm to us and our YouTube Channel so we couldn’t afford to let it go unanswered.
Beautiful Flowers of Cuenca Ecuador + A VERY Special Return Guest!
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, Special Guests /by JPIf you love flowers, the summer months of January – March are a great time to visit Cuenca Ecuador! The linear parks along Cuenca’s 4 rivers are in full bloom and it’s quite the sight to see! We hope you enjoy our walk along the Yanuncay River near Tres Puentes (Three Bridges).
Moving Supplies in Cuenca Ecuador
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador Expat Info /by JPWe had a busy day of errands getting ready for our move from Cuenca to Olón Ecuador just north of Montañita on the south central coast. After my weekly massage, we started with lunch at Yúa Resto Bar and then went to Juan Marcet for moving supplies.
Our Visit to Cuenca’s Former Jail: Parque de la Libertad (2020)
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, Special Guests /by JPWe visited Parque de la Libertad in Cuenca Ecuador for our Spanish class and a history lesson with our amazing Spanish teacher from Walking Spanish Lessons.
SPA DAY in Cuenca Ecuador!!! + A Special Offer for Our Viewers (2020)
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, Health & Wellness, Health and Beauty Services, Things To Do /by JPAlejandra from RadiantSkin Spa and Vicky from Berenice Studio offer a variety of skin treatment, massage, haircare, mani/pedi and beauty services.
We’re Leaving Cuenca ?+ 2 Other Exciting Announcements!!! (2020)
/0 Comments/in Cuenca Ecuador, YouTube Channel News /by JPAfter a lot of consideration, months of research and 2 trips to the coast, we’ve decided to leave Cuenca Ecuador and move to Olón just north of Montañita.