The Universe Taught Us a Lesson on our Move from Cuenca to Olón Ecuador (American Expats) Amelia And JP Abroad 2026-09-21 | The Universe Taught Us a Lesson on our Move from Cuenca to Olón Ecuador (American Expats)
This WILDLY POPULAR EXPAT DESTINATION is MORE EXPENSIVE than the USA! Amelia And JP 2022-11-22 | Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/ameliaandjp - Enter promo code AMELIAANDJP for 85% off and get 3 extra months for free!Lake Chapala Mexico is one of the most popular areas to live and retire for expats from the United States and Canada. And Ajijic Mexico is by far the most popular town for expats in the Lake Chapala area.The weather is about as close to paradise as you can get, and there are lots of activities to keep you busy. It's also about 30 minutes from the Guadalajara International Airport so you can easily fly back home or anywhere else in the world.You'll find a variety of rental homes to fit most budgets and requirements. In this video, Inesa from Chapala Realtors was kind enough to show us 2 rental properties in Ajijic Mexico and one rental condo in San Juan Cosalá Mexico, which is located about 15 minutes west of Ajijic.Inesa is primarily a real estate agent so she specializes in home buying and selling, but she can help you find a rental, too!Here's a link to learn more about Insesa and to access her contact info:chapalamls.net/en/agents/inesa-manajAre you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Now eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It will walk you through every step from A-to-Z so you don't miss anything important. You'll even get a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #mexico #expats
ECUADOR VISA UPDATES: Tourist, Digital Nomad, Pensioner, Investor & Professional Amelia And JP 2022-11-20 | Ecuador overhauled its visa laws earlier this year, but the regulations and interpretations have taken longer to filter down to the ministries. We interviewed Maite Duran from Gringo Visas last week about what her team is seeing when they present visa applications to the ministry. That in-depth interview will be available over on @Live Abroad Now in the next week or two, but we wanted to share the highlights in this week's live stream.We're happy to send an email introduction to you and Maite:liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-visa-agent-referralAre you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Now eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
THIS IS THE #1 FRUSTRATION THAT MAKES EXPATS GIVE UP! Amelia And JP 2022-11-17 | Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://masterworks.art/ameliaandjpLearning a foreign language as an adult can be painful and frustrating. It may be the LAST thing you want to do in your Golden Years of retirement, especially with all the other stressors from moving abroad.Luckily, there are several popular places for expats where English is either the primary language or it's widely spoken by the locals.Link to the USNews & World Report article:money.usnews.com/money/retirement/baby-boomers/articles/best-places-to-retire-overseas-where-english-is-spokenAre you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #expats #expatlife
EXPATS TOLD US THEY LOVE THIS PLACE! (Its easy to see why...) Amelia And JP 2022-11-15 | Grab our FREE expat newsletter and get immediate access to all our past editions, the Ecuador cost of living & moving calculator, and a 20% discount on the Ecuador Expat eCourse. Opt-in here: liveabroadnow.com/newsletterThe northshore of Lake Chapala has been popular with wealthy Mexicans from Guadalajara and expats from the United States for a long time, especially Ajijic. As a result, the housing and restaurant costs in Ajijic have gone up significantly over the past few years so you may be looking for a more affordable place to live, but with similar amenities.Thankfully, you don't need to go far! The city of Chapala is located about 15 minutes east of Ajijic by car. It has a nice, new malecon with lots of restaurants and housing options, a Soriana Hiper (supermarket), a mercado, a bus station with transportation to the airport and Guadalajara, and more.Plus, it's far more affordable than Ajijic!You may also want to check out Tlayacapan, San Juan Cosalá and Jocotepec, which are also located on the northwest shore of Lake Chapala.Are you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #mexico #expats
SHOCKING HOMES FOR SALE | LAKE CHAPALA MEXICO Amelia And JP 2022-11-10 | Join our vibrant community of current and future expats on Patreon for as little as $5 and you'll also get a bunch of additional perks. Plus, your membership helps us continue sharing the world with you on YouTube! Watch a short video about all the benefits here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpLake Chapala and Ajijic Mexico is one of the most popular areas to live and retire for expats from the United States and Canada. The weather is about as close to paradise as you can get, and there are lots of activities to keep you busy. It's also about 30 minutes from the Guadalajara International Airport so you can easily fly back home or anywhere else in the world.You'll also find a variety of real estate to fit most budgets and requirements. In this video, Inesa from Chapala Realtors was kind enough to show us 5 properties in Ajijic and San Juan Cosalá, which is located about 15 minutes west of Ajijic.Whether you want to buy a condo, a townhome or a single family detached home in the Lake Chapala Area, Inesa can help!Here's a link to learn more about Insesa and to access her contact info:chapalamls.net/en/agents/inesa-manajHere are links to more info about the properties we toured:ITZIA CONDO 101: chapalamls.net/en/properties/residential/itzia-condo-101-7028ITZIA CONDO 203: chapalamls.net/en/properties/residential/itzia-condo-203-7210ITZIA CONDO 401: chapalamls.net/en/properties/residential/itzia-condo-401-7214Casa Colores: chapalamls.net/en/properties/residential/the-colors-of-mexico-8034Casa Elegante: chapalamls.net/en/properties/residential/casa-8035Are you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. You'll even get a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
MEXICO & ECUADOR: SIMILAR but DIFFERENT! (Live Stream + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-11-06 | Join Us on Patreon for as little as $5 and you'll get direct access to Amelia and me, plus a bunch of additional perks. And your support helps us continue publishing videos and answering questions about moving abroad. Watch a short video about all benefits here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpIn this week's Live Stream Q&A, we shared our first thoughts about expat life in Mexico, and how it compares to expat life in Ecuador. There are several similarities, but also several key differences. After filming over 300 videos during the last 4 years of living in Ecuador, we've covered most of the areas where expats choose to live and we have a very deep understanding of what it's like to live here.We've been to Mexico more than a dozen times over the past 20 years, but never to film expat videos for a YouTube channel. That changed on our latest visit when we filmed 6 videos in the areas of Guadalajara and Lake Chapala. This is our first time filming another popular expat destination and we already have several other trips booked or planned. Our goal is to become a truly international expat channel so we can provide more accurate and comprehensive comparisons because we understand that Ecuador isn't for everyone.Our current plan is to make Ecuador our homebase and apply for citizenship next year when we're eligible. However, we plan to travel and live in other popular expat countries for 3 to 6 months each year. Life is short. It's not guaranteed. And the world is waiting for us to explore it! Here we go!Are you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. You'll even get a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoining Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
THIS EXPAT HOTSPOT was NOT what we EXPECTED! Amelia And JP 2022-11-03 | Use this link to save 55% on the annual plan for LingoPie: learn.lingopie.com/ameliaandjpAfter a few days in what we think will be Mexico's NEXT expat hotspot, we ventured out of the city to visit what may be Mexico's most popular place for expats from the United States and Canada: Ajijic Mexico. We were shocked by the number of expats in this area! While it was a beautiful place with lots of amenities that will appeal to retirees, it wasn't at all what we expected.Coolest Neighborhood in Mexico (and the WORLD)! youtu.be/6Ea5WyJHNfwAirBnB in Ajijic: airbnb.com/rooms/7855539?source_impression_id=p3_1667485683_y9X5QpIrcBSJnO1zAre you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. You'll even get a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #expats #expatlife
UNEXPECTED REASONS *SOME* ECUADORIANS ARE LEAVING (Oct 2022 Members Choice) Amelia And JP 2022-11-01 | Cast YOUR vote for the November Member's Choice Video by joining our community of current and future expats over on Patreon! You'll get a bunch of other benefits and your support helps us keep posting videos. Watch a short video from us here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpWe'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.In this video, we cover the top 10 reasons Ecuadorians leave Ecuador, and many of them are the same reasons why some Ecuadorians are moving back home to Ecuador.Roughly 1/4 of the Ecuadorian population lives below the poverty line and their children need your help. Even a small contribution will help feed, cloth and educate kids who deserve a better life. Join us by making a monthly donation to UNICEF Ecuador: https://unicef.org.ec/Are you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. You'll even get a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
EXPATS HAVENT FOUND THIS PLACE, YET! (Col Americana Guadalajara Mexico) Amelia And JP 2022-10-27 | Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/AmeliaAndJP - Enter promo code AMELIAANDJP for 83% off and 3 extra months for FREE!This is the start of a new era for our channel! And we're very excited about it! Ecuador will continue to be our home base and we still plan to apply for citizenship next year when we're eligible, but we're taking our brand of expat edutainment on the road for future videos. We already have several trips planned to other countries! This will allow us to gather more boots-on-the-ground information and do better comparisons between the various popular expat destinations. In this video, we visited the neighborhood of Colonia Americana in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was recently named the "Coolest Neighborhood in the World" by TimeOut: timeout.com/travel/coolest-neighbourhoods-in-the-worldWe're not sure it's the "coolest" neighborhood, but it was really cool. It has lots of restaurants and nice housing options. There are several universities in the area so it has a young, energetic vibe.We really enjoyed our time in Col Americana and plan to visit again!AirBnB Condo: abnb.me/EV82jwXfoubHere are the Grocery Prices for the Soriana::Almond Milk: 51.60 / $2.57 EachRice: 30.90 / $1.54Black Beans: 18.18 / $.90Oats: 27.50 / $1.37Limes: 13.68 / $.68Frozen Mixed Veggies: 27.20 / $1.36Poblanas: 80.90 / $4.03Blueberries: 108 / $5.38Popcorn: 35.80 / $1.78Pasta: 20.50 / $1.02Bananas: 13.08 / $.65Prego Sauce: 75.50 / $3.76Cholula Sauce: 26.50 / $1.32Paper Towels: 21.90 / $1.09We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #expats #expatlife
COVID, PARO & CRIME in ECUADOR ( (Live Stream + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-10-23 | Join Our Community Today and get 2 months FREE on the annual plan! We talk about all the benefits of membership here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpThere have been a lot of new developments over the past week in Ecuador so we thought it would be a good idea to discuss them in this week's Live Stream + Q&A. Hope you can make it!Are you planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. You'll even get a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
RETIRE EARLY, but DONT LET IT BE A DEATH SENTENCE! (Plus, 5 BEST Places to Retire Abroad) Amelia And JP 2022-10-20 | Skip the waitlist and invest in blue-chip art for the very first time by signing up for Masterworks: https://masterworks.art/ameliaandjpPurchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Andy Warhol, and more. See important Masterworks disclosures: http://masterworks.io/cdIt seems like there is a battle raging between retiring early, delaying retirement and going back to work, but there doesn't need to be.With the right attitude, financial discipline and a sense of adventure, you can retire early and live a freedom lifestyle like we do. In this video, we discuss the new definition of retirement that's more realistic, attainable and fulfilling than the traditional definition of retirement that often leads to an early death.We also share 3 key financial tips that have been helping us reach our FIRE goals. These tips allowed us to pay off all our debt in 3 years and start saving a large percentage of our income.Finally, we'll discuss the 5 best countries to retire based on the World Population Review Index: worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/best-countries-to-retireHere's a good starting point and overview of the FIRE Financial Movement:time.com/nextadvisor/financial-independence/what-is-fire-financial-independence-retire-earlyIf you're interested in starting a side hustle and starting your transition to the Unconventional Workforce, Fiverr is a great place to get some ideas: fiverr.comVideos We Mentioned:How We Paid Off Our Debt: youtu.be/xFjnszskIYQBest Expat Countries: youtu.be/iRenhJpDW-IOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
ECUADOR PRIVATE HEALTHCARE: Quality & REAL Costs (Live Video Broadcast + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-10-16 | We talked about our recent experiences with the Ecuadorian Private Healthcare System, including the cost of my MRI, Colonoscopy, Sonogram, Bloodwork, GP, Urologist and Oncologist. The prognosis isn't great, but we're optimistic and hopeful. Here's an article with all the costs: liveabroadnow.com/ecuador-healthcare-experienceOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
SUPPOSEDLY the BEST EXPAT COUNTRIES (One is a big NO WAY!) Amelia And JP 2022-10-13 | Enter at omaze.com/AmeliaAndJP for your chance to win a $130K Custom Tiny Home from Tru Form Tiny and support a great cause, the National Park Foundation.Every year, InterNations.org conducts a survey to see what current expats think about their home away from home. The results are tabulated and ranked to determine the Best Countries for Expats, according to expats.Most of the countries that made the top 10 expat country list for 2022 shouldn't be surprising, especially the number 1 country for expats, but a few might be considered controversial. No countries from Central or South America made the list this year, which is very surprising. Let us know in the comments if you think a country is missing or one doesn't belong.Links to the original datasets that we discussed in the video: InterNations Expat Insider Survey: internations.org/expat-insider/2022/best-and-worst-places-for-expats-40242Global Peace Index: visionofhumanity.org/mapsCEO World Quality of Life Index: https://ceoworld.biz/2021/06/20/the-worlds-best-countries-for-quality-of-life-2021/CEO World Healthcare Index: https://ceoworld.biz/2021/04/27/revealed-countries-with-the-best-health-care-systems-2021/Download a comparison matrix with the top 10 expat countries for 2022, plus the US, Canada and Ecuador by signing up for our free weekly expat newsletter: liveabroadnow.com/newsletterOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
WHAT WERE TAUGHT ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES IS WRONG! (Live Video Broadcast + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-10-09 | Get a 20% Discount off the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse THIS WEEK: liveabroadnow.com/courseBefore we moved to Ecuador, we believed a lot of false stereotypes about other countries. The news media, movies, TV shows and even our education system perpetuate misleading and outdated beliefs about developing countries, often referred to as "3rd world." In this live video broadcast, we're going to talk about all the lies we believed and just how wrong we were before we moved abroad from the United States.Roughly 1/4 of the Ecuadorian population lives below the poverty line and their children need your help. Even a small contribution will help feed, cloth and educate kids who deserve a better life. Join us by making a monthly donation to UNICEF Ecuador: https://unicef.org.ec/Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
WHY EXPATS LEAVE ECUADOR (and never come back!) Amelia And JP 2022-10-06 | Cast YOUR vote for the October Member's Choice Video today! We're going to record it in the next few days and you'll get to watch it immediately rather than next month. Plus, you'll get 2 months FREE on the annual plan! We talk about all the benefits of becoming a patron here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpWe 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. The better prepared you are for the challenges of living abroad in a new country, the better your chance of enjoying it and staying.In this video, we talk about the top 10 reasons why expats leave Ecuador. You may relate to several of them.Are you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranJoe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
IS RETIREMENT in the USA a PIPE DREAM? (Live Video Broadcast + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-10-02 | Join the Unconventional Community of current and future expats so we can get to know you!patreon.com/ameliaandjpAfter reading a couple of articles about cost of living and the amount of money you need for retirement (linked below), we started freaking out a little! We're nowhere near where we need to be financially to ever think about retirement!Thankfully, we live in a low cost of living country where it's possible to save a significant portion of our income. Moving abroad may become necessary for more and more people as the cost of living in the US and other countries continues to increase.Forget the 4% Retirement Spending Rule. How Do You Feel About 1.9%?barrons.com/articles/retirement-4-percent-rule-51664636596 A recent CNBC article listed the average annual salary needed in each state for a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartmentcnbc.com/2022/09/27/how-much-you-need-to-earn-to-afford-1-br-rental-in-every-us-state.html Are you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
COUNTRIES THAT ARE REALLY COOL & REALLY CHEAP! Amelia And JP 2022-09-29 | Planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Expat Fast Track and avoid the mistakes we made! Read the Reviews & Sign up Here: liveabroadnow.com/courseUnless something drastic happens politically or economically, Ecuador is our permanent home. We plan to spend at least 6 months per year in Ecuador for the rest of our lives. It's our Plan A and we hope to get our citizenship next year.However, we also want to diversify our residency so we have a Plan B in case something really bad happens and we need to leave Ecuador (returning to the USA is Plan Z). That's why we've been researching other countries and sharing that research with you. There are A LOT of fantastic places to live that offer a higher quality of life for a lower cost of living than the USA!In this video, we share 10 cheap countries where a couple can live a high quality lifestyle on less than $2,000 per month. You would need $6K to $10K to live like this in the United States!If you want to learn more about Flag Theory, Andrew Henderson from @Nomad Capitalist has a good summary here: nomadcapitalist.com/flag-theoryExpat Insider The Best & Worst Cities for Expats (Czech Republic #7): internations.org/expat-insider/2021/the-best-worst-cities-for-expats-40189Archaeologists Discovered 7,000-Year-Old Structure (in Czech Republic) Older Than Stonehenge or Pyramids of Giza:artnews.com/art-news/news/archaeology-news-czech-roundel-older-stonehenge-giza-pyramids-1234640376We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
Why we DID NOT move to MEXICO (Live Video Broadcast + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-09-25 | Join Us on Patreon Today and get 2 months FREE on the annual plan! We talk about all the benefits of membership here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpWe're often asked why we didn't move to Mexico instead of Ecuador, so we talked about our reasoning in this Live Video Broadcast. The first 20 minutes is all about Mexico and we started the Q&A session after that.Are you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED to the USA! (REVERSE CULTURE SHOCK) Amelia And JP 2022-09-22 | Join Us on Patreon Today and get 2 months FREE on the annual plan! We talk about all the benefits of membership in a short video here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpIn August 2022, we took an emergency trip to the United States to help Amelia's family. After spending a month in Texas and several days in Kansas, we now understand what reverse culture shock means.We left the United States 5 years ago to start a new life abroad in Ecuador. The last time we went back to the USA was over 3 years ago before the pandemic Lots of things have changed since the pandemic, but even the things that stayed the same seem very weird to us now. In this video, we'll talk about the 22 things that were very shocking to us as Americans after being gone for so long. Watch the pubic hair commercial here: youtube.com/watch?v=L8lm6N7tLW4 Are you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
MISTAKES WE MADE WHEN WE MOVED ABROAD! (Live Video Broadcast + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-09-17 | Grab our FREE expat newsletter and get immediate access to all our past editions, the cost of living & moving calculator, and a 20% discount on the eCourse. Opt-in here: liveabroadnow.com/newsletterWe made a lot of stupid mistakes and learned some valuable lessons when we left the United States and moved abroad to Ecuador. In this live video broadcast, we talked about everything we did wrong so you can avoid our mistakes as you start your expat life.Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
ARE PEOPLE REALLY HAPPIER IN THE USA? 🇺🇸 Amelia And JP 2022-09-15 | Use this link to save 65% on the annual plan for LingoPie: learn.lingopie.com/ameliajp4After a LOOOONG month in the United States and our return home to Ecuador, the contrast between the two countries reminded us why we're so much happier living abroad.In this video, we share the top 10 reasons why we're happier living in Ecuador, and why our quality of life is so much higher outside the United States.Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
BUYING vs RENTING in Ecuador (Live Video Broadcast + Viewer Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-09-10 | Grab our FREE weekly expat newsletter and get immediate access to all our past newsletters, the cost of living & moving calculator, and a 20% discount on the eCourse after you sign-up: liveabroadnow.com/newsletterWe're often asked (almost daily) if and when we're going to buy a house in Ecuador so we talked all about it in this live stream + Q&A. We also discussed the pros & cons of buying vs renting in Ecuador, as well as the logistics of making it happen. It's not as easy to buy real estate in Ecuador as you might expect, especially for expats.Are you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the Inner Circle on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
WHY EXPATS LEAVE CUENCA ECUADOR (and dont move back) Amelia And JP 2022-09-08 | Grab our FREE weekly expat newsletter and get immediate access to all our past newsletters, the cost of living & moving calculator, and a 20% discount on the eCourse after you sign-up: liveabroadnow.com/newsletterWe LOVE Cuenca and still think it's the best place to start your expat life abroad in Ecuador. However, no place is perfect and our last visit there reminded us why we left. In this video, we cover the top 10 bad things about Cuenca Ecuador, and why some expats don't like it.ALL the Ecuador Pros, Cons & DARK SIDE Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuE28kB_I-cfRxUpfWhnlpSD2Fz2MqhsH We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin the INNER CIRCLE on Patreon so we can get to know you better: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
IN ECUADOR, THIS MAKES NO SENSE! (Loja Ecuador Pucará) Amelia And JP 2022-09-01 | If you enjoy our videos, hit subscribe and leave us a like! That tells YouTube we’re doing a good job! Muchas gracias! 🥳It was a cloudy morning when we woke up, but after enjoying some delicious Loja coffee, we ventured out for a morning walk.The day before, we stumbled upon Parque Pucará not too far from our AirBnB in El Centro. It looked like a cool park so we wanted to go back and film some clips for our Loja Pros & Cons video. We were having so much fun that we decided to record an entire video. And we're glad we did because we found something totally unexpected!In case you missed our other videos from Loja Ecuador:THIS CITY IS NOT WHAT WE EXPECTED! youtu.be/XfAqCSBnxnUIS THIS CITY RIGHT FOR YOU? (Loja Ecuador Pros & Cons Video) youtu.be/ROfMzWk-T00Are you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
WE DONT MISS THIS GIANT EXPENSE, AT ALL! Amelia And JP 2022-08-25 | Join the Inner Circle and get 2 months FREE on the annual plan! See ALL the member benefits here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpWe SLASHED more than $1200 from our monthly budget by moving abroad and ditching our cars. Unfortunately, the United States is built around cars and individual transportation. It's next to impossible to get around without your own vehicle.However, in most other countries, cities are designed to be walkable and bikeable, while public transportation is very efficient, affordable and widespread. We've lived in Ecuador for 5 years and still don't own a car. We don't miss it and don't plan to buy one. We walk most places, which helped us lose weight after we left the US, and it continues to help us stay in better shape. After just 3 weeks in the US, we've both gained 5 pounds from not walking and eating out more because we spend too much time in the car and don't have time to cook.In Ecuador, when we can't walk, we use public transportation, call a cab or hire a private driver. We just don't need a car in Ecuador, and the personal and financial benefits are tremendous!If you would an introduction to our private drivers, tell us more here (it's a free service): liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-private-driver-referralAre you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
ECUADORS MOST FAMOUS EXPAT TOWN! (Vilcabamba Ecuador Pros & Cons) Amelia And JP 2022-08-18 | Join Our Community of Unconventionals today and get 2 months FREE on the annual plan! See all the benefits of joining the inner circle here: patreon.com/ameliaandjpVilcabamba 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. It was originally considered for inclusion in the list of Blue Zones, which are areas around the world where people live exceptionally long. However, it didn't make the final cut because the birth records for the oldest people couldn't be verified. Learn more about the Blue Zones here: bluezones.com/booksIts omission from the final list didn't stop the belief that Vilca is a valley of longevity, which is one reason expats have flocked there over the past 15 years. We've travelled to the most popular expat areas all over Ecuador, but Vilcabamba has by far the largest concentration of expats that we've seen. If you want to live in a beautiful small mountain town with nice weather and lots of expats, Vilca might be the place for you. If you prefer fewer expats, but want a similar living experience, you might prefer Malacatos, Landangui, Yangana or one of the other small towns near Vilca.Are you planning a move to Ecuador? We created the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse to make your move abroad as easy and painless as possible. It has 63 videos with tons of written content that will walk you through every step from A-to-Z. We even have a downloadable move abroad checklist and a city comparison matrix that will help you choose the perfect location based on what's important to you. Read what our past students had to say and sign-up here: liveabroadnow.com/course We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: patreon.com/ameliaandjp#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
ECUADORS *NEXT* EXPAT HOTSPOT! (Loja Ecuador Pros & Cons Video) Amelia And JP 2022-08-11 | Stay informed! Sign Up for our FREE weekly newsletter here: liveabroadnow.com/newsletterWe 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. In this video, we share the Pros & Cons of Loja from an expat perspective. If you're considering a move there, this review will help you decide if it's the right place for you.We still think Cuenca is a better choice if you've never lived abroad before, but if you want a smaller city, a more local vibe, and you speak some Spanish, Loja may be perfect for you!Our Loja AirBnB: airbnb.com/rooms/50173630We offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: ameliaandjp.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
THERE IS A WAY OUT OF DEBT! Amelia And JP 2022-08-04 | Planning a move to Ecuador? Take the Expat Fast Track! Read Reviews & Signup Here: liveabroadnow.com/courseWe 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.Two major spinal surgeries later and our income was down, but our debt was growing. Rather than take out a second mortgage, we decided to sell everything we own and move abroad to enjoy a higher quality life for a lower cost of living. You may not realize it, but this is also an option for you! If you're drowning in debt or haven't been able to save enough for retirement, moving abroad may be the solution to your financial struggles. It doesn't have to be forever, either. You can move to a lower cost country for a few years and then move back home. Although, we think you'll enjoy your new life so much that you won't want to!Here are the links we mentioned in the video:CNBC Article - cnbc.com/2022/07/26/nearly-half-of-americans-fall-deeper-in-debt-as-inflation-boosts-costs.htmlEscape the USA Healthcare Scam - youtu.be/HD47AJOcP84Why We Chose Ecuador - youtu.be/jN6nCLol80YWe offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulietteJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: ameliaandjp.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
THIS CITY IS *BETTER* THAN WE EXPECTED! (Loja Ecuador) Amelia And JP 2022-07-28 | Join us on Patreon and SAVE 2 MONTHS on the annual plan! patreon.com/ameliaandjpAfter 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!We spent a full week in Loja and logged nearly 20 walking miles, so we got a pretty good feel for the city and what it has to offer. We were surprised by a lot of what we saw. Overall, it was not what we expected.We're going to share more videos from Loja and another popular expat town in the area, so be sure to hit the SUBSCRIBE button if you haven't already.Loja AirBnB: abnb.me/7uE3WvYu0rbWe offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJulitteJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: ameliaandjp.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
10 COUNTRIES w/ *COOL* WEATHER (when its hot in the United States) Amelia And JP 2022-07-21 | Planning your escape? Join our community of Unconventionals on Patreon! patreon.com/ameliaandjpWe offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpThey say records are meant to be broken, but I don't think "they" were talking about temperatures. The United States is experiencing the worst heatwave on record, as is much of Europe. Records are being broken daily in many countries around the world, but there are a few places where it's still nice and cool, even when they break records.In this video, you'll learn about 10 countries that have more stable weather, and cooler overall temps throughout the year than the US and southern Europe. Several have 4 seasons, but others have mostly the same cool temperatures year round. You can get a 90 day tourist visa to wait out the hot summer in all 10, and you can apply for residency in several so you can stay longer if you wish.You don't have to suffer through the heat. You can escape to better places!Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJuliette Join Our Community of Unconventionals: ameliaandjp.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador
ESCAPE THE USA HEALTHCARE SCAM! (like we did) Amelia And JP 2022-07-14 | Planning your escape? Join our community of Unconventionals on Patreon! patreon.com/ameliaandjpDespite having the MOST EXPENSIVE healthcare system in the world, the quality of healthcare in the United States is just AVERAGE compared to most other countries. In fact, the main reason we HAD TO LEAVE the United States and can never move back is because we can't afford health insurance or healthcare. Following two major spinal surgeries, my health insurance tripled and we could no longer afford it. If I ever need another surgery, we would have gone bankrupt if we had stayed in the USA.Now we live in Ecuador, which has a higher rated healthcare system than the United States, for a fraction of the cost. But Ecuador isn't the only place to escape the healthcare scam that bankrupts more than 500,000 Americans every year!In this video, we feature 10 countries with better healthcare that costs 3 to 10 times LESS than the United States. You can visit as a medical tourist or you can move to these countries and become an official expat.Here are links to the references mentioned in the video:CEO World Healthcare Rankings (2021): https://ceoworld.biz/2021/04/27/revealed-countries-with-the-best-health-care-systems-2021/Allianz Care Global Health Insurance: allianzcare.com/en.htmlCigna Global Health Insurance: cignaglobalhealth.comGeoBlue Global Health Insurance: geo-blue.comBupa Global Health Insurance: bupaglobal.com/enThe French Social Security System - PUMA: https://www.cleiss.fr/docs/regimes/regime_france/an_1.htmlFrance Medical Tourism: medifrancesolution.comSpain Medical Tourism: medicaltourismco.com/medical-tourism-in-spainCzech Republic Medical Tourism: altoamedicaltourism.comCzech Republic Medical Spa: falkensteiner.com/en/spa-resort-marianske-lazneCzech Republic Health Insurance: https://www.pvzp.cz/en/South Korea Medical Tourism: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/MK_subMain.jspThailand Medical Tourism: bumrungrad.com/en/health-blog/January-2022/welcome-back-to-ThailandMalaysia Medical Tourism: https://www.homage.com.my/resources/malaysia-medical-tourism/Argentina Medical Tourism: caturismomedico.org/#?lang=enMexico Medical Tourism: meridamedtours.comEcuador Health Insurance & Healthcare: liveabroadnow.com/ecuador-health-insurance-private-vs-public-iessEcuador Dental Tourism (Cuenca): drgraceordonez.com/dental-tourismMedical Tourism Country Index: drprem.comWe offset our carbon footprint from life and travel by donating to Wren, which funds carbon removal, carbon offsets, climate policy, and nature conservation. Calculate your footprint & join us here: wren.co/join/ameliaandjpOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: ameliaandjp.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
Post-Paro Update, Best Places to Live in Ecuador, Crime, Safety and MORE... (Live Stream Q&A) Amelia And JP 2022-07-10 | We talked about all things Ecuador in this 85 minute Live Stream Hangout. We had lots of GREAT questions about life after the paro (strike), best places to live, how to get to Ecuador from the US, money, crime, safety, transportation and more.To celebrate the Month of Amelia, we also have a special offer through Sunday July 10th for 20% off our Expat Fast Track eCourse. If you're planning a move to Ecuador, this is a must have! Read the Reviews & Sign Up Here: liveabroadnow.com/courseJoin Our Community and get support on your Unconventional Journey: ameliaandjp.com/join-usOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and Carlos#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
LOCAL MINDO GUIDES SHOWED US SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE! (Mindo Ecuador) Amelia And JP 2022-07-07 | This is Part 2 of our visit to the Cloud Forest of Mindo Ecuador, and it was even more AMAZING than the first! In our last video (youtu.be/-ZBVqg-p9rc) we showed you a FLOCK of hummingbirds, but in this video, you'll see birds at the opposite end of the size spectrum, but just as colorful!Plus, we'll take you along on a hike through the jungle that looked like it was straight out of Romancing the Stone! We're happy to introduce you to Anderson and Rolando, who took us to Las Cotingas Reserve in this video. They offer an amazing bird watching tour in Mindo, Ecuador that's accessible to all ages. Plus, Rolando also operates San Tadeo Birding, which is where we filmed the hummingbirds in our first video from Mindo: youtu.be/-ZBVqg-p9rcFor Mindo areas tours with Rolando and/or Anderson, submit this form: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-tour-guide-referralFor a private driver in the Mindo area or to/from Quito, submit this form: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-private-driver-referral Here are a few links to help you plan your visit:Mindo Tarabita - facebook.com/mindotarabitaaLas Cotingas Reserve - facebook.com/Las-cotingas-1448255468781391San Tadeo Birding - facebook.com/SanTadeoBirding.k77Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: ameliaandjp.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #birding
THE GREAT RENTAL REAMING! (Its time to LEAVE the USA!) Amelia And JP 2022-06-16 | Want more guidance and support? Join Us on Patreon! liveabroadnow.com/join-usRental costs in the United States are completely out of control! Most Americans can no longer afford the cost of housing, healthcare and food without making significant sacrifices in other areas of their lives! What a horrible way to live!But we're here to tell you that there is a better way. You just have to leave the United States to find it. There are dozens of countries around the world that welcome Americans, and they have better places to rent for less money. They also have better, more affordable healthcare and a lower overall cost of living.In this video, we showcase 7 rental properties for under $1,000/month in Europe, Asia and Latin America. One is even under $500/month!Lyon, France: seloger.com/annonces/locations/appartement/sainte-foy-les-lyon-69/chantegrillet/187253569.htmPisa, Italy: https://www.idealista.it/en/immobile/24527846/Davao City, Philippines: https://www.lamudi.com.ph/for-rent-2-bedroom-fully-furnished-condo-linmarr-towers-davao.htmlMedellín, Colombia: properati.com.co/detalle/2pu76_arriendo_apartamento_el-poblado_amoblados_piscina_parqueadero_balcon_cocina_comedor_punto-raizChapala, Mexico: accesslakechapala.com/property/casa-lucy-2Cuenca, Ecuador (our old rental house): youtu.be/a-cADWCmAzUDa Nang, Vietnam: https://cvr.com.vn/property/luxury-2-bedroom-apartment-for-rent-at-altara-suites-da-nang-bb-st-dg031/These are just a few of the properties that are available, but they'll give you an idea for the options available to you, if you just move elsewhere!Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosBlanca ZeasJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: ameliaandjp.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expatlife
HAPPIEST PLACE IN ECUADOR! (Mindo Ecuador Hummingbirds) Amelia And JP 2022-06-09 | This cloud forest has been on Amelia's bucket list since we moved to Ecuador nearly 5 years ago, and we finally made it!It's located just 2 hours west of Quito, and it's a truly magical place. It's very popular with foreign and Ecuadorian tourists, so the town is very tourist oriented.The Mindo Cloud Forest is mostly known for the wide variety of butterflies and birds, including hummingbirds, toucans, tanigers and many more. It's a bird watchers paradise!But it's also popular with outdoor adventurers who enjoy hiking, riding ATVs, river rafting, mountain biking, etc. If you're an outdoors person, you'll love Mindo Ecuador!Links to help plan your visit:San Tadeo Birding (Hummingbirds): facebook.com/SanTadeoBirding.k77Toucan Platinum Suites: lodgemindoecuador.comYumbos Chocolate Mindo: yumboschocolate.comPizzeria El Tigrillo: facebook.com/pages/Restaurant-Pizzeria-El-Tigrillo/151902698214284Nathaly Jardín de Mariposas: facebook.com/mindomariposarioOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosBlanca ZeasJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador
Are we staying in Ecuador? Live Q&A w/ Amelia And JP Amelia And JP 2022-06-04 | Following our "Escape Inflation" video (youtu.be/-zu3_v8N84c), our announcement that we plan to visit other countries, and in response to the less-than-positive news about crime in Ecuador, we've been getting a lot of questions about whether or not we plan to stay here. In our Live Stream Q&A on Saturday, June 4, 2022 we answered that question and a lot of others.Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosBlanca ZeasJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
TAKE THIS INFLATION AND SHOVE IT! Amelia And JP 2022-05-28 | Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse and streamline your move to Ecuador! See what our students have to say here: liveabroadnow.com/ecuador-expat-fast-track-ecourseIf you’re on a tight budget and feeling the pressure of inflation compounding an already high cost of living, you have an escape hatch at your disposal if you’re willing to do something a little unconventional.There are several places outside the continental United States that have BOTH a lower inflation rate AND a lower cost of living. They also offer extended tourist visas and residency visas to Americans.That means you can live a higher quality of life while spending less money, you just have to move somewhere else for awhile (or forever, like we did).As of May 2022, when we recorded this video, here is the list of countries (and one US Territory) that are below the current inflation rate of 8.5% in the United States: Portugal, Italy, Puerto Rico, France, Thailand, Belize, Panama, Ecuador, Malaysia and Bolivia. If we missed any that have BOTH a lower inflation rate AND a lower cost of living, plus visas that work for Americans, please share them in the comments below.Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosBlanca ZeasJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
CUENCA ECUADOR: BEST CITY IN SOUTH AMERICA for EXPATS? Amelia And JP 2022-05-19 | 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.In this video, we'll tell you the top 11 reasons why so many people love to visit Cuenca Ecuador, and why so many expats choose to call it home.Stay informed about Ecuador with our weekly Expat Newsletter: liveabroadnow.com/newsletterOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosBlanca ZeasJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
CUENCA ECUADOR: FOOD YOU CAN AFFORD TO EAT! Amelia And JP 2022-05-12 | Take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track eCourse and streamline your move to Ecuador! See what our students have to say here: liveabroadnow.com/ecuador-expat-fast-track-ecourseNote: We sold out of the discount mentioned in the video.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. You can find traditional Ecuadorian almuerzos for $1.50 to $4.When we're at home, we only eat out once or twice per week (sometimes not at all) so our average food bill runs about $7 to $9 per day per person.If you eat meat, that will increase your food bill because it's not subsidized by the government so it's more expensive here than countries like the US.We buy most of our produce at the mercado, which saves us a lot of money. Groceries at Supermaxi and other major grocery stores are more expensive so we try to only buy packaged items there.AirBnB by Parque de la Madre: airbnb.com/rooms/48333423Here are links to all the restaurants we mentioned in the video:YuA Restaurante: facebook.com/yuarestauranteTélicioso Tea Room: teliciosotearoom.comPrimitivo Artisan Bakery: facebook.com/PrimitivoEcu LaCraft Beer Garden: facebook.com/lacraftbeergardenSoul Bistro: facebook.com/Soul-Bistro-383526462168585Pacari Cuenca: facebook.com/PacariCuencaParadise Indian Restaurant: facebook.com/paradiseindianrestaurantcuencaLaMaría Cuenca: facebook.com/lamariacuencaNegroni: facebook.com/negroniecMadame: facebook.com/MadamecuencaZA ZA 360 Bar Lounge: facebook.com/zazalounge360Pizzo Tr3s: facebook.com/Pizzo-Tr3s-105818584856715El Oasis: facebook.com/ElOasisCuencaZatua Miski: facebook.com/zatuamiskiPiedra de Agua: https://piedradeagua.com.ec/La Sazón de la Abuela: facebook.com/fanita.ecOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
48 HOURS IN CUENCA (Things To Do + Piedra de Agua in Baños Azuay) Amelia And JP 2022-05-05 | Congratulations to Piedra de Agua for winning BEST SPA in North AND South America for 2022! And thanks for treating us to a truly memorable afternoon! To plan your visit, click here and be sure to tell them you saw our video: https://piedradeagua.com.ec/Cuenca Ecuador is such an amazing city! You really need more than 48 hours to do it justice, but this video shares some popular activities that expats and tourists enjoy doing when they visit.If you would like us to connect you with Carlos and our other tour guides, tell us more about what you need here: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-tour-guide-referralHere are links to the places we visited in the video:Hat Museum - https://museodelsombrero.com.ec/Casa Yangoe - facebook.com/CasaYangoeLaMaria Restaurant - facebook.com/lamariacuencaExtreme Art Gallery - facebook.com/ProhibidoCentroCulturalPiedra de Agua - https://piedradeagua.com.ec/Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #cuenca #ecuador
3 FAMOUS VILLAGES (3 different reasons) Amelia And JP 2022-04-21 | We're happy to introduce you to Wilson or any of our other recommended service providers in Ecuador: liveabroadnow.com/referralsThis 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.San Bartolomé - Taller Uyaguari Guitar Maker: goo.gl/maps/HqJ5LugrxtAN71cSAChordeleg - Joyeria Puerta del Sol Filigree Jewelry: goo.gl/maps/Av8Frvfa88gG4Xuw8Gualaceo - Gino Zanetti Shoe Store:goo.gl/maps/44TmZqxv1pgrn3fM9Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #cuenca #ecuador
WE HAD TO BE FLEXIBLE! (Cuenca Ecuador 2022) Amelia And JP 2022-04-09 | Use this link to save 65% on the annual plan for LingoPie: learn.lingopie.com/jpameliaAfter 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.Our friend Gail from New York City joined us for some sightseeing and we were really excited to show her around our old stomping grounds.This video will give you a good overview of popular things to do in Cuenca on your first day.Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #cuenca #ecuador
YOU WONT FIND THESE IN THE USA! (Ilaló Ecuador) Amelia And JP 2022-03-29 | One reason we love exploring Ecuador is because we never know what to expect and we're always surprised by what we find! In this video, we share several things that make the area and communities around the base of the Ilaló Volcano near Quito Ecuador so unique and unusual. Ilalo is located about 20 minutes from the center of Quito and 10 minutes from Tumbaco Ecuador. The Quito International Airport is about 30 minutes away.Here are links to help plan your visit:Meet our guides Xavier and Paul: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-tour-guide-referralEl Jardín Alado - The Winged Garden: http://gestionfaunaecuador.comCasa Ilayaku - B&B and avocado tasting: casailayaku.comGuangopolo Tourism and Cedazos (Sieves): https://www.gadguangopolo.gob.ec/turismo-y-cultura/Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonLeigh and CarlosJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #quito
Why we moved, the future of our channels, and TONS of questions answered about Ecuador! 🇪🇨 Amelia And JP 2022-03-16 | Thank you all for joining us for the Live Stream! We had a blast!Our Expat Website: liveabroadnow.comOur Expat Channel - Live Abroad Now: youtube.com/c/LiveAbroadNowOur eCourse: liveabroadnow.com/ecuador-expat-fast-track-ecourseGet a Referral: liveabroadnow.com/referralsJoin Our Private Community: liveabroadnow.com/join-usOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador
QUITO ECUADOR TOUR w/ a NATIVE! Amelia And JP 2022-03-03 | We had one day to spend in Quito Ecuador and it was memorable! We asked Xavier to show us a couple places the tourists don't go, and we wanted to get some aerial shots with Mini before the weather derailed our plans. The elevation and high winds led to a drone-tastrophy! And Amelia's herbal beatdown led to a very unexpected and shocking end to our day!Our AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #travel
Salinas Ecuador Condos For Sale Under $175K Amelia And JP 2022-02-10 | You'll be AMAZED by the size of home you can afford on a low budget in the popular beach city of Salinas Ecuador! We toured 4 condos that are all walking distance from the Salinas Malecón, Salinas Beach and Chipipe Beach. And they're all listed for less than $175K with the fourth under $100K!If you would like us to send an email introduction to you and Amy Prisco, tell us more about yourself here: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-real-estate-agent-referralYou can also look at other properties Amy has listed on her website here: ecuador-realty.comOur AMAZING Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonJoin Our Community of Unconventionals: liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador
SALINAS ECUADOR: SOME LOVE IT. SOME LEAVE. HERES WHY. Amelia And JP 2022-01-27 | Amelia And JP VLOG 285: Most people love living in Salinas Ecuador, but there are a few drawbacks. In this video, we walk you through Salinas, and the pros & cons of living there.Our Amazing Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranPaul WilchesGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonJoin Us Today! liveabroadnow.com/join-us#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
WHY WE MISS OLÓN ECUADOR (kinda) Amelia And JP 2022-01-16 | We've made it easier to move to Ecuador! Just take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track! More Details Here: liveabroadnow.com/courseAmelia And JP VLOG 284: We visited Olón for the first time since we moved away and took a walk down memory lane while we were there. Olón has a lot going for it and we shared many of the things we miss about it in this video, as well as a few things we don't miss so much.Inspiring MOMO Mini-Documentary: youtu.be/NJGC2sBWLMcMore videos from Olón: youtube.com/watch?v=5YNc1FhaG0U&list=PLuE28kB_I-cdlznxm0FrqqqH65WK8GZ8eWe offer a lot of additional benefits to our community of more than 500 supporters who fund the creation of our videos, articles and weekly newsletters. This really is the best way to get all of the help you need on your journey to expat life abroad. Join Us Today! liveabroadnow.com/join-usOur Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranPaul WilchesGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonDISCLAIMER: We are not responsible 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, so please check the links we reference before making decisions or travel plans. If you spot a mistake, please let us know so we can attempt to correct it.#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
CUMBAYA ECUADOR: LUXURY MANSION FOR SALE IN RANCHO SAN FRANCISCO Amelia And JP 2022-01-09 | We're happy to introduce you to Patty and our other trusted relocation experts in Ecuador. Just tell us what you need here: liveabroadnow.com/referralsAmelia And JP VLOG 283: One of our goals for our videos is to bust the myth that everyone in Ecuador is poor. The country has a sizable middle class and roughly a million people who are considered upper class Ecuadorians.In this video, we show you how Ecuador's wealthy live by featuring a beautiful mansion in the exclusive Rancho San Francisco neighborhood of Cumbaya. You'll also see the incredible private club and equestrian center.The house is currently for sale. If you would like more details or to set a showing, please contact Patty by completing our Introduction Request Form: liveabroadnow.com/referrals/ecuador-real-estate-agent-referralTo learn more about the private club, which is open to non-residents, visit their website here: http://www.crsf.com.ec/We offer a lot of additional benefits to our community of more than 500 supporters who fund the creation of our videos, articles and weekly newsletters. This really is the best way to get all of the help you need on your journey to expat life abroad. Join Us Today! liveabroadnow.com/join-usOur Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranPaul WilchesGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonDISCLAIMER: We are not responsible 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, so please check the links we reference before making decisions or travel plans. If you spot a mistake, please let us know so we can attempt to correct it.#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
THE TRUTH ABOUT MANTA ECUADOR! Amelia And JP 2022-01-04 | We've made it easy to move to Ecuador! Just take the Ecuador Expat Fast Track! More Details Here: liveabroadnow.com/courseAmelia And JP VLOG 282: Manta is a great city and we love the beach life here, but no place is perfect so we're going to discuss a few of Manta's drawbacks in this video.We talked about the good things Manta has to offer in our Why We Chose Manta video: youtu.be/28JUfR-LG3A We're happy to introduce you to our trusted relocation experts in Ecuador. Just tell us what you need here: liveabroadnow.com/referralsWe offer a lot of additional benefits to our community of more than 500 supporters who fund the creation of our videos, articles and weekly newsletters. This really is the best way to get all of the help you need on your journey to expat life abroad. Join Us Today! liveabroadnow.com/join-usOur Unconventional Supporters:Maité DuranPaul WilchesGail H.Joe StrattonJose and Alexandra RiveraLeif BrogrenMaureen KellyJennifer HughesDeborah LintonSusan & Rick JoyceTrevor McGuireBliss MittonDISCLAIMER: We are not responsible 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, so please check the links we reference before making decisions or travel plans. If you spot a mistake, please let us know so we can attempt to correct it.#ameliaandjp #ecuador #expats
