Olón Ecuador Videos, Photos and Blogs
Our detailed videos, photos and blog posts about Olón Ecuador help remove some of the mystery and uncertainty for those of you considering a visit or move here. If you already live here, you might learn about some new things to do, new places to go, new restaurants to check out, and more.
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About Us
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 WE MISS THIS SMALL ECUADOR BEACH TOWN (Plus 3 things we don’t miss about Olón!)
/in Ecuador Expat Info, Olón EcuadorWe visited Olón for the first time since we moved away and took a walk down memory lane while we were there.
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.
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!
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!
Can you get ELECTRIC BIKES in ECUADOR? YES! And the COST might SHOCK you! (ElectroBike Guayaquil)
/in Ecuador Expat Info, Olón EcuadorDuring the pandemic, when the taxis and buses weren’t running, we were forced to walk 2 miles to Montañita to get cash from the ATM and groceries from Tía. That prompted a frequently asked question, “Can you buy e-Bikes in Ecuador and how much do they cost?”