Live Abroad in Ecuador

Are We Moving to Mexico

Are We Moving to Mexico? (and Leaving Ecuador?)

Following our recent trip to Mexico and the videos we shared from that trip, a lot of you are curious if we’re planning to leave Ecuador and move to Mexico

Ecuador Healthcare Experience

Our Ecuador Healthcare Experience

Before our recent hospital visit, we did not have in-depth personal experience with the Ecuador healthcare system. We know Ecuador has one of the best healthcare services globally, so we expected something nice. Pleasantly, our expectations were exceeded. The quality was so great that their affordable cost was almost shocking.

Unexpected Reasons *some* Ecuadorians are Leaving

We’re often asked, if Ecuador is as great as we say, why do Ecuadorians leave? The short answer is, people are the same everywhere and they leave home for the same reasons.

WHY EXPATS LEAVE ECUADOR (and never come back!)

WHY EXPATS LEAVE ECUADOR (and never come back!)

We know at least a thousand expats who live in Ecuador, but only a handful who have left. However, the reasons expats leave Ecuador are relevant to anyone considering a move here.

WE GOT LOST & DISCOVERED SOMETHING UNEXPECTED!

WE GOT LOST & DISCOVERED SOMETHING UNEXPECTED! (Loja Ecuador Pucará)

It was a cloudy morning when we woke up, but after enjoying some delicious Loja coffee, we ventured out for a morning walk.

HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF EXPATS IN ECUADOR!

HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF EXPATS IN ECUADOR!

Vilcabamba Ecuador has been popular with expats for a long time. It’s a quaint mountain town that sits in a valley surrounded by beautiful panoramic views.

IS THIS CITY RIGHT FOR YOU? (Pros & Cons Video)

Is Loja Ecuador Right for You? (Pros & Cons)

We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Loja Ecuador. We stayed in an AirBnB and lived like a local so we could get a really good feel for the city.

HOW WE PAID OFF ALL OUR DEBT in 3 YEARS!

How We Paid Off $60K of Debt in 3 Years

We had two incomes, a nice house in a great neighborhood, and two nice cars. We were living the dream, but then everything changed when JP started losing the ability to walk.

THIS CITY IS NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED! (Loja Ecuador)

Loja Ecuador First Impressions

After nearly 5 years in Ecuador, we FINALLY visited Loja! You have been asking us to film there for years, and now the wait is over!

Mindo Ecuador Cloud Forest

THIS COUNTRY STILL SURPRISES US! (Mindo Ecuador Cloud Forest)

This is Part 2 of our visit to the Cloud Forest of Mindo Ecuador, and it was even more AMAZING than the first!

The strike is over

Ecuador Protests Have Ended (2022)

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).

Ecuador Paro 2022 Update 2

Ecuador National Protests Update #2 (2022)

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.

Ecuador Paro 2022

Ecuador National Protests Update #1 (2022)

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.

THIS PLACE IS LIKE A FAIRYTALE!

THIS PLACE IS LIKE A FAIRYTALE!

This cloud forest has been on Amelia’s bucket list since we moved to Ecuador nearly 5 years ago, and we finally made it!

WHY do people LOVE Cuenca Ecuador?

WHY do people LOVE Cuenca Ecuador? (Top 11 Reasons)

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.

FOOD FOR A DAY in CUENCA ECUADOR

FOOD FOR A DAY in CUENCA ECUADOR (cost of food)

This 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)

48 HOURS IN CUENCA ECUADOR (things people love to do)

Congratulations to Piedra de Agua for winning BEST SPA in North AND South America for 2022!

Shipping Household Goods to Ecuador

Shipping Household Goods to Ecuador

Learn about logistics, process, import regulations, timeframes and cost to ship your household goods to Ecuador.

3 FAMOUS VILLAGES IN 1 DAY (near Cuenca Ecuador)

3 FAMOUS VILLAGES IN 1 DAY (near Cuenca Ecuador)

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.

WE HAD TO BE FLEXIBLE! (Cuenca Ecuador 2022)

WE HAD TO BE FLEXIBLE! (Cuenca Ecuador)

After 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.

 


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