Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Manta Update: Safety Concerns Ease, But Tourist Influx & Costs Rise (Locals Wanted!)
Living in Manta, Ecuador? This video offers an update on the recent gang violence and the current state of safety for expats. While things seem calmer, concerns remain about disrespectful behavior from some single male expats. Looking for feedback from LOCAL viewers! What makes a "good" expat vs. a "bad" expat in your opinion? Also on the rise: grocery prices and restaurant closures. Is Manta still affordable? I'm seeking locals for a future video - comment below if interested!
#ecuadorexpat #mantaecuador #livingabroad
Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751
My Channel Video Index - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing
My Google Docs document of useful information
docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing
Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.
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Manta Update: Safety Concerns Ease, But Tourist Influx & Costs Rise (Locals Wanted!)
Living in Manta, Ecuador? This video offers an update on the recent gang violence and the current state of safety for expats. While things seem calmer, concerns remain about disrespectful behavior from some single male expats. Looking for feedback from LOCAL viewers! What makes a "good" expat vs. a "bad" expat in your opinion? Also on the rise: grocery prices and restaurant closures. Is Manta still affordable? I'm seeking locals for a future video - comment below if interested!
#ecuadorexpat #mantaecuador #livingabroad
Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751
My Channel Video Index - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing
My Google Docs document of useful information
docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing
Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.
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