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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.
Monigote Tradition Explained (Cuenca Ecuador 2019)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, HolidaysAmelia and JP VLOG 177: It’s New Year’s Eve Eve and we learned all about the tradition of burning monigotes or años viejos as part of the New Year celebration. Christina and Andrea, our Spanish teachers from Walking Spanish Lessons, explained the various elements of the tradition as part of our class. Then we burned our monigote or effigy to cast off the old, negative energy and welcome in the new, positive energy. It was a lot of fun!
Ecuador Holiday Traditions: Pase del Nino Viajero Christmas Eve Parade Cuenca Ecuador (2019)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, HolidaysWe ventured down to El Centro in Cuenca Ecuador yesterday to watch the annual Christmas Eve Pase del Niño Viajero Parade (Passing of the Traveling Child). We had so much fun watching the dancing and seeing the colors!
Cuenca at Night & Holiday Lights (Christmas Eve 2019 Cuenca Ecuador)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, HolidaysChristmas Eve in Cuenca Ecuador is bustling with activity. Upon popular request, we filmed Cuenca at night along with the holiday lights.
Cuenca vs the Ecuador Coast Comparison: Cost of Living, Conveniences, Climate, Culture & Critters
/in Cost of Living, Ecuador Expat InfoIn this video, we compare the cost of living, conveniences, climate, critters and culture between Cuenca, Salinas and the Montañita area.
Meet Sara, Luca and Lucky LeAw from Leave Everything and Wander!!! (Van Life in Ecuador)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Special GuestsWe met Sara and Luca from LeAw Leave Everything and Wander a couple weeks ago in Cuenca Ecuador. They are an amazing and inspiring couple who are driving from north Alaska to the south of Argentina in a 1990 Ford F250 with a camper. We were so happy to meet them and hear the story of their nomadic van life.
Our Bus Ride of Terror to Puerto Lopez Ecuador (and our return to zen)
/in Day In The Life Videos, Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, Things To Do, TravelAfter one of the worst bus rides we’ve experienced in over 2 years in Ecuador (from La Entrada to Puerto Lopez), we found our zen on the beautiful beach of Puerto Lopez.
6 Mile Beach Walk from La Entrada to Olón Ecuador
/in Day In The Life Videos, Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, Restaurants, TravelWe took a break from filming and editing the Villa de los Sueños Real Estate Tour video to walk from La Entrada to Olón Ecuador. We had the 6 miles of wide, flat beach almost to ourselves. It’s hard to believe more people aren’t here enjoying this beautiful ocean paradise.
We’re Leaving Cuenca AGAIN and Heading BACK to the Beach in Ecuador
/in Cajas Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, Destinations, Ecuador Beach Towns, TravelWe’re heading back to the Ecuador Coast for another week of filming at the beach. This time, we’re going to Villa de los Sueños in La Entrada Ecuador to help the owners with a promotional video to sell their B&B hotel.
Tour of Gran Colombia Suites Apartment Hotel in Cuenca Ecuador (2019)
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Ecuador Expat Info, Resort & Hotel ToursWe were so happy when Isabel from Gran Colombia Suites reached out to us. She likes watching our channel and wanted to know if we would enjoy a couple of nights at the apartment hotel she manages in El Centro. Since we had never stayed in El Centro before, we jumped at the opportunity!
YúA Resto-Bar Vegan Restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador
/in Cuenca Ecuador, Day In The Life Videos, Restaurants, VeganismYúa Resto Bar is one of our favorite vegan restaurants in Cuenca Ecuador. The seating is mostly outside on a covered patio in a garden setting. They have delicious vegan almuerzos that change daily for $3.50.