Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join Amelia and Maite for a FREE live webinar about Ecuador Residency Visas: ameliaandjp.com/webinar
They’re going to discuss everything you need to know about getting residency in Ecuador, including some new changes that affect how you apply for a visa.
If you've followed us for a while, you know we left Ecuador almost three years ago and have spent that time traveling through Europe, Southeast Asia, and dozens of other destinations.
We've seen incredible places and we've discovered countries that do some things better than Ecuador.
And Ecuador has definitely changed since we moved there in 2017.
But if we woke up tomorrow and had to choose one country to move abroad to all over again, we'd still choose Ecuador and we’re going to talk about WHY in this video.
Planning a move abroad? Get immediate access to the Move Abroad Toolkit (it's free) and start constructing your new life today: ameliaandjp.com/toolkit?src=ytv
Helpful Resources:
Website: ameliaandjp.com
Turtle Travel Club: turtletravelclub.com
Move Abroad EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/mae
Ecuador EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/eee
Slow Travel EXPRESS eCourse: turtletravelclub.com/ste
Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:
Joe Stratton
Byron Jacomo
0:00 Intro
0:44 Ecuador Isn't Perfect
2:01 If We Were Moving Abroad Today
2:40 #1 A Visa That Actually Works for Us
4:51 Free Webinar
5:22 #2 The Climate
6:38 #3 It's On the US Dollar
7:30 #4 Close to Family Back Home
8:37 #5 Strong Expat Community
10:09 #6 Healthcare
10:52 Healthcare Experience Article
12:27 #7 The Natural Beauty
13:51 #8 We Speak the Language
15:19 #9 Food Quality and Self-Sufficiency
17:11 #10 It's Still Affordable
20:04 Albania vs. Ecuador
20:55 What Traveling the World Taught Us
23:05 Why We Chose Ecuador in 2017
23:25 Why We Would Choose Ecuador Again in 2026
DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute consulting or advice including, but not limited to, visas, tax, medical, or financial advice. Please consult immigration attorneys, tax professionals, medical professionals and financial advisors for current information.
We are not responsible or liable for your use of the information contained in our videos, articles or linked from our web pages. We do our best to provide timely and accurate information. However, news, laws, guidelines, rules, regulations, etc. are often open to interpretation, change frequently, and sometimes we make mistakes. You must do your own research and consult professionals who are familiar with your unique situation before making any travel or moving plans.
#ameliaandjp
Join Amelia and Maite for a FREE live webinar about Ecuador Residency Visas: ameliaandjp.com/webinar
They’re going to discuss everything you need to know about getting residency in Ecuador, including some new changes that affect how you apply for a visa.
If you've followed us for a while, you know we left Ecuador almost three years ago and have spent that time traveling through Europe, Southeast Asia, and dozens of other destinations.
We've seen incredible places and we've discovered countries that do some things better than Ecuador.
And Ecuador has definitely changed since we moved there in 2017.
But if we woke up tomorrow and had to choose one country to move abroad to all over again, we'd still choose Ecuador and we’re going to talk about WHY in this video.
Planning a move abroad? Get immediate access to the Move Abroad Toolkit (it's free) and start constructing your new life today: ameliaandjp.com/toolkit?src=ytv
Helpful Resources:
Website: ameliaandjp.com
Turtle Travel Club: turtletravelclub.com
Move Abroad EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/mae
Ecuador EXPRESS eCourse: ameliaandjp.com/eee
Slow Travel EXPRESS eCourse: turtletravelclub.com/ste
Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:
Joe Stratton
Byron Jacomo
0:00 Intro
0:44 Ecuador Isn't Perfect
2:01 If We Were Moving Abroad Today
2:40 #1 A Visa That Actually Works for Us
4:51 Free Webinar
5:22 #2 The Climate
6:38 #3 It's On the US Dollar
7:30 #4 Close to Family Back Home
8:37 #5 Strong Expat Community
10:09 #6 Healthcare
10:52 Healthcare Experience Article
12:27 #7 The Natural Beauty
13:51 #8 We Speak the Language
15:19 #9 Food Quality and Self-Sufficiency
17:11 #10 It's Still Affordable
20:04 Albania vs. Ecuador
20:55 What Traveling the World Taught Us
23:05 Why We Chose Ecuador in 2017
23:25 Why We Would Choose Ecuador Again in 2026
DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute consulting or advice including, but not limited to, visas, tax, medical, or financial advice. Please consult immigration attorneys, tax professionals, medical professionals and financial advisors for current information.
We are not responsible or liable for your use of the information contained in our videos, articles or linked from our web pages. We do our best to provide timely and accurate information. However, news, laws, guidelines, rules, regulations, etc. are often open to interpretation, change frequently, and sometimes we make mistakes. You must do your own research and consult professionals who are familiar with your unique situation before making any travel or moving plans.
#ameliaandjp
