Cuenca Ecuador Videos, Photos and Blogs
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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.
Why THIS PLACE is BETTER THAN MEXICO for Retirees & Expats! (You can get a real residency visa!)
/in Cost of Living, Ecuador Expat InfoAfter hearing about the Mexico perpetual tourist visa changes from several people who live in Mexico, we wanted to share why we think Ecuador might be a better option.
Can I afford to live in ECUADOR on SOCIAL SECURITY? (Quality of Life & Cost of Living Under $1500)
/in Cost of Living, Ecuador Expat InfoWe get this question a lot: Can I live in Ecuador on my social security income? So in this video we take a look at the most common expenses to estimate your cost of living in Ecuador.
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.
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.
$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!
Beautiful Blue Sky Day in La Libertad Ecuador (Malecón, Mercado and Mi Comisariato Tour)
/in Things To DoWe went to La Libertad Ecuador to take care of some banking tasks and while we were there, we took a walk on the Malecón, stopped by a mercado and went shopping for groceries at Mi Comisariato in Ballenita on the way back to Olón.
Amelia Learns to Surf in Olón Ecuador (Filmed 2 Weeks Prior to the Quarantine)
/in Ecuador Beach Towns, Olón Ecuador, Things To DoWow! 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!
Life Must Go On – Short Tour of Tia Grocery Store in Montañita Ecuador during a Coronavirus Pandemic
/in Ecuador Beach Towns, Mercados, Olón EcuadorWe 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.