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Despite having the MOST EXPENSIVE healthcare system in the world, the quality of healthcare in the United States is just AVERAGE compared to most other countries.
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After several hours of deliberation, and a return to the negotiation table after everyone thought it was over, the government of Ecuador and the leaders of the indigenous protests have reached an agreement to end the paro (strike).
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If you have a trip planned for the next week, we recommend canceling it. With road closures throughout the country, and widespread food, fuel, propane and medical supply shortages, it’s not a good time to visit Ecuador.
This is day 11 of the indigenous-led national protests in Ecuador. We aren’t going to discuss the politics because we aren’t a political channel and try to avoid politics completely.
Rental costs in the United States are completely out of control! Most Americans can no longer afford the cost of housing, healthcare and food without making significant sacrifices in other areas of their lives! What a horrible way to live!
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If you’re on a tight budget and feeling the pressure of inflation compounding an already high cost of living, you have an escape hatch at your disposal if you’re willing to do something a little unconventional.
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Cuenca Ecuador is the most popular expat city in Ecuador. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a beautiful, old world city with modern day amenities and an affordable cost of living.
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This video shows one of the most popular day trips from Cuenca Ecuador. We visited San Bartolomé, Chordeleg and Gualaceo. Each town has a unique trade that makes them famous throughout Ecuador and South America.
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Most people love living in Salinas Ecuador, but there are a few drawbacks. In this video, we walk you through Salinas, and the pros & cons of living there.
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One of our goals for our videos is to bust the myth that everyone in Ecuador is poor. The country has a sizable middle class and roughly a million people who are considered upper class Ecuadorians.
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TIRED OF THE HEAT?!
/in Ecuador Expat InfoThey say records are meant to be broken, but I don’t think “they” were talking about temperatures.
ESCAPE THE USA HEALTHCARE SCAM! (like we did)
/in Ecuador Expat InfoDespite having the MOST EXPENSIVE healthcare system in the world, the quality of healthcare in the United States is just AVERAGE compared to most other countries.
THIS COUNTRY STILL SURPRISES US! (Mindo Ecuador Cloud Forest)
/in Mindo Ecuador, TravelThis is Part 2 of our visit to the Cloud Forest of Mindo Ecuador, and it was even more AMAZING than the first!
ECUADOR PROTESTS HAVE ENDED (Ecuador News In English)
/in Ecuador Expat InfoAfter several hours of deliberation, and a return to the negotiation table after everyone thought it was over, the government of Ecuador and the leaders of the indigenous protests have reached an agreement to end the paro (strike).
UPDATE #2: Ecuador National Protests (Paro 2022)
/in Ecuador Expat InfoIf you have a trip planned for the next week, we recommend canceling it. With road closures throughout the country, and widespread food, fuel, propane and medical supply shortages, it’s not a good time to visit Ecuador.
UPDATE: Ecuador National Protests (Paro 2022)
/in Ecuador Expat InfoThis is day 11 of the indigenous-led national protests in Ecuador. We aren’t going to discuss the politics because we aren’t a political channel and try to avoid politics completely.
THE GREAT RENTAL REAMING! (Time to LEAVE the USA?)
/in Ecuador Expat InfoRental costs in the United States are completely out of control! Most Americans can no longer afford the cost of housing, healthcare and food without making significant sacrifices in other areas of their lives! What a horrible way to live!
THIS PLACE IS LIKE A FAIRYTALE!
/in Mindo Ecuador, TravelThis cloud forest has been on Amelia’s bucket list since we moved to Ecuador nearly 5 years ago, and we finally made it!
TAKE THIS INFLATION AND SHOVE IT!
/in Ecuador Expat InfoIf you’re on a tight budget and feeling the pressure of inflation compounding an already high cost of living, you have an escape hatch at your disposal if you’re willing to do something a little unconventional.
WHY do people LOVE Cuenca Ecuador? (Top 11 Reasons)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador Expat InfoCuenca Ecuador is the most popular expat city in Ecuador. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a beautiful, old world city with modern day amenities and an affordable cost of living.
FOOD FOR A DAY in CUENCA ECUADOR (cost of food)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador Expat Info, MercadosThis video shows a typical travel day for us. We usually eat breakfast and dinner at our Airbnb, and we eat lunch out at a restaurant.
48 HOURS IN CUENCA ECUADOR (things people love to do)
/in Cuenca EcuadorCongratulations to Piedra de Agua for winning BEST SPA in North AND South America for 2022!
3 FAMOUS VILLAGES IN 1 DAY (near Cuenca Ecuador)
/in Cuenca EcuadorThis video shows one of the most popular day trips from Cuenca Ecuador. We visited San Bartolomé, Chordeleg and Gualaceo. Each town has a unique trade that makes them famous throughout Ecuador and South America.
WE HAD TO BE FLEXIBLE! (Cuenca Ecuador 2022)
/in Cuenca EcuadorAfter 2 years and a pandemic, we FINALLY made it back to Cuenca Ecuador! We felt like we were back home and tourists at the same time.
YOU WON’T FIND THESE IN THE USA! (Ilaló Ecuador)
/in Our TripsOne reason we love exploring Ecuador is because we never know what to expect and we’re always surprised by what we find!
The FIRST, BIGGEST & BEST of ECUADOR! A Quito Adventure…
/in Quito EcuadorWe had one day to spend in Quito Ecuador and it was memorable!
Salinas Ecuador Condos For Sale Under $175K
/in Salinas EcuadorYou’ll be AMAZED by the size of home you can afford on a low budget in the popular beach city of Salinas Ecuador!
SOME LOVE IT. SOME LEAVE. HERE’S WHY.
/in Ecuador Expat InfoMost people love living in Salinas Ecuador, but there are a few drawbacks. In this video, we walk you through Salinas, and the pros & cons of living there.
WHY WE MISS THIS SMALL ECUADOR BEACH TOWN (Plus 3 things we don’t miss about Olón!)
/in Ecuador Expat Info, Olón EcuadorWe visited Olón for the first time since we moved away and took a walk down memory lane while we were there.
HOW ECUADOR’S WEALTHIEST LIVE! (Rancho San Francisco Cumbaya, Ecuador)
/in Ecuador Expat InfoOne of our goals for our videos is to bust the myth that everyone in Ecuador is poor. The country has a sizable middle class and roughly a million people who are considered upper class Ecuadorians.