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    All our videos about expat life in Ecuador.

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Best Free Cardio in Cuenca Ecuador

Best FREE Cardio in Cuenca Ecuador: The Stairs to Turi (Episode 18)

October 25, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Plant-Based Cooking, Things To Do

The Best FREE Cardio in Cuenca Ecuador is just a few steps away! We hike up to the Turi Church at least once per week, but usually 2 or 3 times per week. There are 439 stairs leading up to Turi, but the shortcut we take adds another 126 stairs plus some steep hills. It really is the best free Cardio in Cuenca Ecuador!

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Gualaceo Ecuador

Unbelievable Orchids in Gualaceo Ecuador + Handmade Macanas (Episode 17/Part 3)

October 24, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day Trips, Things To Do

For our first tourist-y excursion since we’ve been in Cuenca, Ecuador, we took a trip east of town to three different artisan villages: San Bartolomé, Chordeleg and Gualaceo. This video covers the third town of Gualaceo, Ecuador, which is famous for its orchids and textiles.

Be sure to check out our other videos from this excursion to San Bartolomé Ecuador (Part 1) and Chordeleg Ecuador (Part 2).

We hope you enjoy seeing the beautiful Andean scenery, the picturesque town of Gualaceo, and the interesting people we meet along the way. We’ve also included some Spanish language learning opportunities for you….

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Chordeleg Ecuador Filigree Jewelry

Filigree Jewelry in Chordeleg Ecuador + Handmade Miniature Ceramics (Episode 16/Part 2)

October 22, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day Trips, Things To Do

For our first tourist-y excursion since we’ve been in Cuenca, Ecuador, we took a trip east of town to three different artisan villages: San Bartolomé, Chordeleg and Gualaceo. This video covers the second town of Chordeleg, Ecuador, which is famous for its miniature ceramics and filigree jewelry.

Be sure to check out our other videos from this excursion to San Bartolomé Ecuador (Part 1) and Gualaceo Ecuador (Part 3).

We hope you enjoy seeing the beautiful Andean scenery, the picturesque town of Chordeleg, and the interesting people we meet along the way. We’ve also included some Spanish language learning opportunities for you….

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San Bartolomé Ecuador

San Bartolomé Ecuador Handcrafted Guitars (Episode 15/Part 1)

October 20, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day Trips, Things To Do

For our first tourist-y excursion since we’ve been in Cuenca Ecuador, we took a trip east of town to three different artisan villages: San Bartolomé, Chordeleg and Gualaceo. This video covers the first village of San Bartolomé, Ecuador, which is famous for its handcrafted guitars.

Be sure to check out Part 2: Chordeleg Ecuador and Part 3: Gualaceo Ecuador to see the rest of our tour.

We hope you enjoy seeing the beautiful Andean scenery, the picturesque town of San Bartolomé, and the interesting people we talk to along the way. We’ve also included some Spanish language learning opportunities for you….

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Belly Dance Cuenca Ecuador

Belly Dancing at Fratello in Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 14)

October 17, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Restaurants

Back in the states, Amelia enjoyed Pole Fitness (that’s pole dancing for exercise), but here in Cuenca, she has fallen in love with Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing! She only had 4 days to learn this dance for the Belly Dancing at Fratello fundraiser, and she did great!

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Cuenca Ecuador Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy in Cuenca Ecuador + Tomebamba Riverwalk (Episode 13)

October 15, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Health and Beauty Services, Shopping

Today, I went for my regular physical therapy in Cuenca Ecuador for my continuing spinal issues. My physical therapist (PT), Karina, specializes in neck and back physical therapy and she’s really good at it. She got her degree in Belgium where she had to learn English and Dutch at the same time….

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Cuenca Ecuador Shoe Shopping

Shoe Shopping in Cuenca Ecuador + Cervezas at Inca (Episode 12)

October 12, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, Parks, Shopping

Today, we went shoe shopping in Cuenca Ecuador, and as a reward for my extreme patience, we went to Inca Lounge for cervezas on our way home. We also stumbled upon some improv dueling rappers in Parque de la Madre. You just never know what you’re going to see while walking around Cuenca!

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Cuencas Supermarket Supermaxi

Cuenca Ecuador Supermarket – Supermaxi El Vergel (Episode 11)

October 10, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Mercados, Shopping

This morning, we visited Supermaxi El Vergel to get some of our staple supplies like soy milk, mushrooms, apple cider vinegar, crackers, wine, etc. We also buy trash bags, laundry detergent, canned goods, spices, tofu, condiments and other packaged items there.

We typically buy all of our fruits and veggies at the mercado, but the mercados don’t carry everything and we really like Supermaxi El Vergel. It’s clean, reasonably priced and feels like a Safeway or Kroger back in the states. Oh, and the people who work there are all really nice and helpful.

We hope you enjoy this tour of Supermaxi El Vergel. We’ve also included some Spanish language learning opportunities for you….

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CLP Bus to Guayaquil Ecuador

CLP Bus to Guayaquil Ecuador from the Coast (Episode 10)

October 8, 2018/in Cajas Ecuador, Cuenca Ecuador, Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, Ecuador Coast 2018, Our Trips, Travel

We couldn’t live at Villa de Los Sueños forever and we eventually had to go back home to Cuenca Ecuador. This video covers our CLP Bus to Guayaquil Ecuador from Olón, including the Guayaquil Bus Terminal and the busetas that run between Cuenca and Guayaquil….

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Villa de los Suenos La Entrada Ecuador

Villa de Los Sueños Resort Tour + The Colorful Pueblita of La Entrada Ecuador (Episode 9)

October 5, 2018/in Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, Ecuador Coast 2018, Our Trips, Resort & Hotel Tours, Travel

We LOVED LOVED LOVED our stay at Villa de Los Sueños and La Entrada, Ecuador!!! It was beautiful, relaxing and muy tranquilo! The current owners of Villa de Los Sueños are amazing hosts and went out of there way to make sure a couple of vegans felt right at home.

They even picked up some non-dairy milk on a trip to Libertad to get a new hot water heater and they made a special vegan lasagna for us so we could have dinner with the other guests after a long day of whale watching. We’re already planning our return trip!

La Entrada is a quaint little pueblita (little town/community/comuna) located about 20 minutes north of Montañita, Ecuador. The comuna has been rejuvenated with colorful buildings and more than 2 dozen murals painted by Ecuadorian artists. It’s also a great destination wedding location, as you’ll see in the church pics…

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Whale Watching Puerto Lopez Ecuador

Whale Watching Puerto Lopez Ecuador: We Saw Humpback Whales!!! (Episode 8)

October 3, 2018/in Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, Ecuador Coast 2018, Our Trips, Travel

My whole life I’ve dreamed of seeing whales up-close, and our Puerto Lopez Whale Watching tour on Ecuador’s Southern Coast more than delivered! We saw a momma whale and her baby playing pretty close to the port of Puerto Lopez, Ecuador. They swam right by and even under the boat. They’re such amazing, prehistoric looking animals!

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Montañita Ecuador

The Party Town of Montañita Ecuador + Our 8K Beach Walk! (Episode 7)

October 1, 2018/in Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, Ecuador Coast 2018, Our Trips, Travel

It was an overcast morning, but it was warm (in the mid-70’s) and didn’t look like rain so we decided to walk along the beach 8 kilometers from La Entrada to Olón and Montañita, Ecuador. The beach was virtually empty all the way to Olón, except for a giant whale!

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Ecuador Beach Vacation

We’re Leaving Cuenca for an Ecuador Beach Vacation (Episode 6)

September 28, 2018/in Cajas Ecuador, Cuenca Ecuador, Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, Ecuador Coast 2018, Our Trips, Travel

This was our first Ecuador beach vacation and we LOVED IT! We’d heard great things from our friends about Ecuador’s beaches, Montañita and the Bed & Breakfast where we stayed, Villa de Los Sueños. And they were right! It was amazing!

This video covers our trip from Cuenca Ecuador to La Entrada where Villa de Los Sueños is located. La Entrada is about a 20 minute drive north of Montañita Ecuador….

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Turi Church Steps Cuenca Ecuador

A Hike Up the 439 Turi Church Steps + Mall Del Río & Feria Mascotas in Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 5)

September 24, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, Parks, Shopping

Today, we decided to hike up the 439 stairs to the Turi Church again, just for exercise (yes, I also think Amelia is trying to kill me!).

Then we circled around to Mall del Río where we went shopping for a new pair of shoes for me, but we bought Amelia new shoes and shirts, instead. Then we went to Parque El Paraíso for the Feria Mascotas (Pet Fair)….

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Sabatinos Artisanal Market Cuenca Ecuador

Sabatino’s Artisanal Market in Cuenca Ecuador + Belly Dancing & Music Festival (Episode 4)

September 24, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, Restaurants

Today, we visited Sabatino’s Artisanal Market here in Cuenca Ecuador to get some organic peanut butter, vegan fudge, bread and other stuff. Then we stumbled upon a music festival at Otorongo Plaza celebrating 80 year anniversary of a local music conservatory. We ended our day in the life at Fratello for a delicious lunch and belly dancing performed by Academia Profesional de Danza Clásica “Tersícore”….

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Mercado 27 de Febrero Cuenca Ecuador

Mercado 27 de Febrero Organic Thursday Market in Cuenca Ecuador (Episode 3)

September 24, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Mercados, Plant-Based Cooking

On most Thursday mornings, you can find us at the organic popup market outside Mercado 27 de Febrero in Cuenca Ecuador. It’s a short 10 minute walk from our house so it’s very convenient.

We’re not 100% sure everything is truly organic, but everything is 100% beautiful and delicious. And since the prices are so reasonable, we figure it’s worth it, regardless….

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Mirador de Turi Ecuador

Mirador de Turi Ecuador: The Colorful Cuenca Countryside (Episode 2)

September 24, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Things To Do

Our hike through Mirador de Turi Ecuador and the Cuenca Countryside was like stepping back in time. Small farms dot the landscape and friendly people were eager to talk to us….

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Bumba Artisanal Market Cuenca Ecuador

Bumba Artisanal Market Cuenca Ecuador + Tour of El Centro & Lunch at Café Libre (Episode 1)

September 24, 2018/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos

Today, we went to the Bumba Artisanal Market in Cuenca Ecuador before venturing onward to a popup outdoor textiles market and then to lunch at plant-based Café Libre restaurant in Cuenca.

We love to visit the artisanal markets like the Bumba Popup Market for fresh, organic, delicious, locally sourced vegan foods.

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Amelia and JP

Amelia And JP Ecuador

Following a life-changing event back in Denver Colorado, we took stock of our lives and decided we needed to do something different.

After a lot of soul searching and some VERY tough decisions, we made the choice to sell everything we owned and leave the US in search of a more unconventional life, in a more affordable and tranquilo part of the world.

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This is the course we wish we had when we moved to Ecuador in 2017. We felt our way around in the dark and learned every lesson the hard way. And some of those lessons cost us a lot of money!

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Hola Unconventionals. A lot of you have been askin Hola Unconventionals. A lot of you have been asking us for our thoughts on the Ecuador national protests that began a week ago yesterday on Monday, June 13th.

Most of you already know that we don't discuss politics. We're not a political channel or a news outlet. We share informational and entertainment videos about Ecuador and moving abroad. So it makes us very uncomfortable to discuss political issues, especially when we don't fully understand the history behind them.

However, if you're planning a trip to Ecuador, you need to be aware of the protests and the impact they are having on travel inside the country.

Most of the road closures are on the highways making travel between cities difficult or impossible. Unlike the 2019 paro (strike), most of the city streets throughout the country are still open. 

For current road closures, the Google Maps Traffic Layer is mostly accurate, and the government has a website here: https://www.ecu911.gob.ec/consulta-de...

President Lasso and Leonidas Iza, president of the CONAIE (Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador) who is leading the protest, have agreed to mediation so we're hopeful that this will be resolved in the coming days and the paro will end.

If you have a trip planned to Ecuador in the next few days, you may want to consider rescheduling it, especially if you're planning a visit to Quito, Guayaquil or the coast, or if you have a cross-country road trip planned.

If you're planning to fly directly from Quito to Cuenca or Manta, you may be ok. However, several domestic and international flights were canceled yesterday and today due to road closures around the Quito airport.

Tourism is a huge part of the Ecuadorian economy so please don’t cross this beautiful, amazing country off your list.

The protests will end and there will be a minga to clean everything up and you won’t even know it happened.

If there are any significant new developments or the paro ends we’ll let you know.

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Hola Unconventionals! Tune in today at 3PM Eastern Hola Unconventionals! Tune in today at 3PM Eastern / 2PM Ecuador for a new video on our YouTube Channel! We'll hang around for an hour to respond to comments. Nos vemos pronto!

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We met Norma on our walk today. She’s here from We met Norma on our walk today. She’s here from Utah visiting her family. We love meeting our Ecuadorian-American fans! 😊👍🇪🇨🇺🇸

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Leaving the US and moving to Ecuador was truly lif Leaving the US and moving to Ecuador was truly life-changing for us. We've met amazing people from Ecuador and from all over the world. We live a higher quality of life for a MUCH lower cost of living. And we've had incredible, unforgettable experiences!
Moving abroad has had such a positive impact on our lives, that we want to help YOU do it, too! That's why we created our community of Unconventionals: to provide answers, support and encouragement as you embark on this amazing adventure!
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Hola Unconventionals! If you're planning a move to Hola Unconventionals! If you're planning a move to Ecuador, we can show you how to do exactly what we did! 

We created the eCourse we wish we had when we moved to Ecuador in 2017. We felt our way around in the dark and learned every lesson the hard way. And some of those lessons cost us a lot of money!

So we decided to roll all of those painful and expensive lessons into a comprehensive, step-by-step video tutorial to walk you through the process of moving to Ecuador. 

Here's what a few of our students had to say:

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"Such great info and the topics covered were detailed. So many extra links and resources to all the helpful items for making a decision and making a move. Thanks Amelia & JP for putting this together!" -Karey, U.S.A.

To learn more about everything that's included in the course and to read more reviews from our students, 

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It took 18 months from the time we decided to leav It took 18 months from the time we decided to leave the United States, until we were living in Ecuador. We had to work out a lot of logistics, and I had to learn how to walk again following 2 major spinal surgeries. It was not an easy decision to leave home, and there were a lot of obstacles to overcome.

But we did it! And so can you!

We didn't have anyone to help us or provide support along the way. The only other YouTuber in Ecuador at the time, never responded to our pleas for help and guidance. So we vowed to be different. We wanted to actually help people "do what we did."

That's why we started our YouTube Channel AND our Community of Unconventionals. You don't have to follow this path alone, like we did. You have a supportive group of people who are happy to help you make your dream a reality! 

Come join us and the other Unconventionals! We're waiting for you! 

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Hola Unconventionals! We have a new video from a n Hola Unconventionals! We have a new video from a new location in Ecuador coming this afternoon at 3PM Eastern / 2PM Ecuador Time. HUMMINGBIRDS LITERALLY LANDED ON US and BUTTERFLIES SWARMED US!!! We'll hang around for awhile after we publish the video to respond to your comments over on YouTube. Come join us!
This is Cuenca Ecuador. Arguably the most beautifu This is Cuenca Ecuador. Arguably the most beautiful city in Ecuador and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s also clean, affordable and offers a variety of cultural and natural activities. Whether you’re a tourist or looking for a new home abroad, Cuenca deserves a spot near the top of your list. Come enjoy everything this amazing city has to offer!

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NEW VIDEO!!! The surprising cost of food for a day NEW VIDEO!!! The surprising cost of food for a day in Cuenca Ecuador. Plus grocery and restaurant options and prices. And a few money saving tips 👍

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Hola Unconventionals. A lot of you have been askin Hola Unconventionals. A lot of you have been asking us for our thoughts on the Ecuador national protests that began a week ago yesterday on Monday, June 13th.

Most of you already know that we don't discuss politics. We're not a political channel or a news outlet. We share informational and entertainment videos about Ecuador and moving abroad. So it makes us very uncomfortable to discuss political issues, especially when we don't fully understand the history behind them.

However, if you're planning a trip to Ecuador, you need to be aware of the protests and the impact they are having on travel inside the country.

Most of the road closures are on the highways making travel between cities difficult or impossible. Unlike the 2019 paro (strike), most of the city streets throughout the country are still open. 

For current road closures, the Google Maps Traffic Layer is mostly accurate, and the government has a website here: https://www.ecu911.gob.ec/consulta-de...

President Lasso and Leonidas Iza, president of the CONAIE (Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador) who is leading the protest, have agreed to mediation so we're hopeful that this will be resolved in the coming days and the paro will end.

If you have a trip planned to Ecuador in the next few days, you may want to consider rescheduling it, especially if you're planning a visit to Quito, Guayaquil or the coast, or if you have a cross-country road trip planned.

If you're planning to fly directly from Quito to Cuenca or Manta, you may be ok. However, several domestic and international flights were canceled yesterday and today due to road closures around the Quito airport.

Tourism is a huge part of the Ecuadorian economy so please don’t cross this beautiful, amazing country off your list.

The protests will end and there will be a minga to clean everything up and you won’t even know it happened.

If there are any significant new developments or the paro ends we’ll let you know.

#ecuador #paronacional #ecuadorisallyouneed #ecuador🇪🇨
Hola Unconventionals! Tune in today at 3PM Eastern Hola Unconventionals! Tune in today at 3PM Eastern / 2PM Ecuador for a new video on our YouTube Channel! We'll hang around for an hour to respond to comments. Nos vemos pronto!

https://www.youtube.com/c/AmeliaAndJP

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We met Norma on our walk today. She’s here from We met Norma on our walk today. She’s here from Utah visiting her family. We love meeting our Ecuadorian-American fans! 😊👍🇪🇨🇺🇸

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Leaving the US and moving to Ecuador was truly lif Leaving the US and moving to Ecuador was truly life-changing for us. We've met amazing people from Ecuador and from all over the world. We live a higher quality of life for a MUCH lower cost of living. And we've had incredible, unforgettable experiences!
Moving abroad has had such a positive impact on our lives, that we want to help YOU do it, too! That's why we created our community of Unconventionals: to provide answers, support and encouragement as you embark on this amazing adventure!
You'll make new friends while reducing the mystery and uncertainty ahead of you. Plus, Amelia and I are just an @ symbol away if you need us!
See ALL the benefits of joining the Band of Unconventionals here: https://ameliaandjp.com/join-us/
Join Us Today and save 2 months on the annual membership plan!

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Hola Unconventionals! If you're planning a move to Hola Unconventionals! If you're planning a move to Ecuador, we can show you how to do exactly what we did! 

We created the eCourse we wish we had when we moved to Ecuador in 2017. We felt our way around in the dark and learned every lesson the hard way. And some of those lessons cost us a lot of money!

So we decided to roll all of those painful and expensive lessons into a comprehensive, step-by-step video tutorial to walk you through the process of moving to Ecuador. 

Here's what a few of our students had to say:

"Truly A to Z! Excellent information (videos, text, links to other videos and articles) plus access to amazing resources, and presented ala Amelia & JP style (i.e., intelligent, fun, honest). And the money saving tips will more than pay for the cost of this course." -Gail, NYC

"Thanks for putting together a great course! The topics covered were spot on and very relevant to me. The common sense approach to the material was refreshing. Thanks for what you do." -Brian, Texas

"Such great info and the topics covered were detailed. So many extra links and resources to all the helpful items for making a decision and making a move. Thanks Amelia & JP for putting this together!" -Karey, U.S.A.

To learn more about everything that's included in the course and to read more reviews from our students, 

CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO 👍

We'll see you on the inside!
Amelia And JP

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It took 18 months from the time we decided to leav It took 18 months from the time we decided to leave the United States, until we were living in Ecuador. We had to work out a lot of logistics, and I had to learn how to walk again following 2 major spinal surgeries. It was not an easy decision to leave home, and there were a lot of obstacles to overcome.

But we did it! And so can you!

We didn't have anyone to help us or provide support along the way. The only other YouTuber in Ecuador at the time, never responded to our pleas for help and guidance. So we vowed to be different. We wanted to actually help people "do what we did."

That's why we started our YouTube Channel AND our Community of Unconventionals. You don't have to follow this path alone, like we did. You have a supportive group of people who are happy to help you make your dream a reality! 

Come join us and the other Unconventionals! We're waiting for you! 

AmeliaAndJP.com/join-us

Link In Bio

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Hola Unconventionals! We have a new video from a n Hola Unconventionals! We have a new video from a new location in Ecuador coming this afternoon at 3PM Eastern / 2PM Ecuador Time. HUMMINGBIRDS LITERALLY LANDED ON US and BUTTERFLIES SWARMED US!!! We'll hang around for awhile after we publish the video to respond to your comments over on YouTube. Come join us!
This is Cuenca Ecuador. Arguably the most beautifu This is Cuenca Ecuador. Arguably the most beautiful city in Ecuador and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s also clean, affordable and offers a variety of cultural and natural activities. Whether you’re a tourist or looking for a new home abroad, Cuenca deserves a spot near the top of your list. Come enjoy everything this amazing city has to offer!

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NEW VIDEO!!! The surprising cost of food for a day NEW VIDEO!!! The surprising cost of food for a day in Cuenca Ecuador. Plus grocery and restaurant options and prices. And a few money saving tips 👍

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Congratulations to @piedradeagua for winning best Congratulations to @piedradeagua for winning best spa in all of North and South America!!! And a huge thanks for treating us to such an amazing and memorable afternoon!!! You can watch our experience over on YouTube 👍

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Feliz Día de la Madre / Happy Mother's Day!!! We Feliz Día de la Madre / Happy Mother's Day!!! We hope you have a great day! 😊🎉🎊

#happymothersday #mothersday #ecuador #expats
NEW VIDEO!!! We had so much fun filming this video NEW VIDEO!!! We had so much fun filming this video! We did a LOT of things during these two days! Cuenca is an amazing city and a great tourist destination 👍😊🇪🇨

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