Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In this no-nonsense episode of TAT 18, I dive into the realities of life in Ecuador. From the upcoming presidential election and rising crime rates to rental deposit scams and my personal gripes with Airbnb—I’m telling it like it is.
🔍 Topics Covered:
• Ecuador’s presidential runoff election on April 13th
• The growing problem of landlords withholding rental deposits
• Crime updates, including recent high-profile incidents
• My unfiltered thoughts on Airbnb in Ecuador
• Me blending in finally?
If you’re thinking of moving to Ecuador—or just curious about life here—this video is for you. Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more real talk!
#LivingInEcuador
#ExpatsInEcuador
#EcuadorCrime
#AirbnbIssues
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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In this no-nonsense episode of TAT 18, I dive into the realities of life in Ecuador. From the upcoming presidential election and rising crime rates to rental deposit scams and my personal gripes with Airbnb—I’m telling it like it is.
🔍 Topics Covered:
• Ecuador’s presidential runoff election on April 13th
• The growing problem of landlords withholding rental deposits
• Crime updates, including recent high-profile incidents
• My unfiltered thoughts on Airbnb in Ecuador
• Me blending in finally?
If you’re thinking of moving to Ecuador—or just curious about life here—this video is for you. Share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more real talk!
#LivingInEcuador
#ExpatsInEcuador
#EcuadorCrime
#AirbnbIssues
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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