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We’re Amelia And JP, American expats from the U.S. living our unconventional life in Ecuador. We share things like cost of living, safety info, property & neighborhood tours, lessons learned, things to do, ugly truths, city comparisons, etc. so you know what it’s REALLY like to live in Ecuador.
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Back in Manta Ecuador (Setting the Record Straight!)
/in MantaWe’re back in Manta Ecuador for this day-in-the-life video, sharing a walk around the Mercado Central area and a visit to Todo Criollo, a speciality spice and bulk-buy store.
WATERFALLS are NOT supposed to be like THIS! (Dos Mangas Ecuador Cascadas)
/in Day Trips, Olón EcuadorWe waited for the rainy season to do the hike up to Las Cascadas in Dos Mangas, Ecuador. It’s been on our list since we moved to Olón, but the waterfalls (cascadas) have been dry for most that time.
AMELIA FULFILLS A DREAM!!!
/in Olón EcuadorIn this video, we get to see what heaven looks like when Amelia closes her eyes and imagines it! She did a great job of fighting the temptation to dive headfirst into a bowl of her favorite substance!
Olón is BOOMING! Plus, Meet our FAMOUS Ecuadorian Neighbor: Quimbita!
/in Olón EcuadorDespite water shortages, Olón continues to prosper. We have several new tiendas and restaurants, a few remodeled restaurants, electric scooter rentals, new bike sales, and a few new murals.
Condos for RENT in Manta Ecuador on the Beach (2021)
/in Ecuador Expat Info, MantaIn our last video from Manta, Ecuador, we showed you condos for sale on or near the beach. In this video, we’ll show you a few condos for RENT on or near the beach.
Be INSPIRED and Be WHOEVER you want in Ecuador! An UNCONVENTIONAL Origin Story…
/in Olón Ecuador, Special GuestsAdventure! Romance! Entrepreneurship! Unconventional Life Choices! This video has it all!
Manta Ecuador Affordable Luxury Condos FOR SALE (2021)
/in Ecuador Expat Info, MantaMagic mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Now we know!
A DELUXE Penthouse in the SKY (Manta Ecuador – March 2021)
/in MantaOur week in Manta ended with a HUGE surprise and a deluxe penthouse in the sky!
How To Get the MOST Out of Your Exploratory Trip to Ecuador
/in Ecuador Expat InfoIf you’re like Amelia, you will probably want to visit Ecuador BEFORE moving here. In this video, we give you 10 tips to get the most out of your exploratory trip to Ecuador to help you prepare for your trip and get the most out of your first expat experience.
Things that are STRANGE to Expats, but NORMAL to Ecuadorians!
/in Ecuador Expat InfoEven after living in Ecuador for more than 3 years, some customs and traditions STILL make us feel a little culture shock!
Should YOU Leave the United States (or YOUR home country) in 2021?
/in Ecuador Expat InfoPlease join us on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2PM Eastern for our 50,000 Subscriber Live Stream Celebration right here on YouTube!
Playas Ecuador: The BEST Weather in the WORLD?! (2021)
/in Our Trips, TravelWe’ve heard great things about Playas Ecuador so we spent a couple of days there to check it out for ourselves.
What SURPRISED us about Ayangue Ecuador + Is it a good place for expats? (2021)
/in Day Trips, Ecuador Expat Info, Olón EcuadorFollowing our visit to Ayampe about 30 minutes north of Olón, several of our viewers asked us to show Ayangue, which is about 30 minutes south of Olón.
PORTUGAL vs. ECUADOR: A Peek Into EXPAT LIFE in Porto Portugal (2021)
/in Destinations, Ecuador Expat InfoWe teamed up with Josh and Kalie from @Expats Everywhere in Porto, Portugal to create TWO must see videos!
$500/mo COST OF LIVING for LOW BUDGET EXPATS in Ecuador (2021)
/in Cost of Living, Olón EcuadorWe’ve been accused of MISREPRESENTING Ecuador and OVERPAYING for EVERYTHING because our monthly cost of living in Ecuador is more than some people who live much more cheaply than we do.
We live by HOWLER MONKEYS!!! Incredible jungle trek to the natural springs of Dos Mangas (2021)
/in Day Trips, Olón EcuadorThe Dos Mangas Ecuador jungle trail has been on our bucket list since we arrived in Olón and we’re so incredibly thankful that we finally did it!
Epic Adventure FINALLY Checked Off the Bucket List! (Isla de la Plata & the Blue-Footed Boobies)
/in Day Trips, Olón EcuadorWe’ve been wanting to experience this adventure since we moved to Ecuador!
THIS is why we LOVE being EXPATS from the United States (and IMMIGRANTS in ECUADOR)
/in Ecuador Expat InfoYou’ve been asking to see a video featuring our new eBikes so we took them for a spin along La Ruta Ciclística heading northeast out of Olón. We also talk about the top 10 reasons WHY we love being expats from the United States (and immigrants in Ecuador).
We LOVE Ecuador! But no place is perfect. Here are a few bad things about living in Ecuador
/in Ecuador Expat InfoEcuador is a beautiful country and the people are AMAZING! But no place is perfect and if you’re considering a move to Ecuador, you deserve to have all the information. So in this episode, we reluctantly discuss the DARK SIDE of Ecuador.
Manta Ecuador: NOT what we EXPECTED (from this POPULAR EXPAT CITY)
/in Ecuador Expat Info, MantaWe were REALLY impressed with Manta and we’re already planning our next trip back to film more of the city. It is one of the fastest growing cities in Ecuador, and it’s very popular with expats. If you want to live by the beach, but you prefer a modern city with all the amenities, this might be the perfect spot for you.