Would I choose Ecuador again? @DonShader
Would I choose Ecuador again?  @DonShader
Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I was asked if, given the chance to do it all over again, would I choose Ecuador. This is my answer.

Me:
I can no longer share personal information because of Internet trolls.

Links to know:

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

Document Links
My Checklist for migration docs.google.com/document/d/1UGirfkTQp91dDyX51vsUV3ggcjoEEpXLUkBOwD6UnUg/edit?usp=sharing

Facebook
Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751


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.



If you can't walk on water, freeze it

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The views expressed in this video are in no way intended to be taken as advice on retirement, migrating to Ecuador, investing, buying insurance, or getting your immigration documentation.
I am not responsible for any decision you make after watching my videos.
I don't give advice and I don't recommend anything unless it is based on my own personal, verifiable experience.

I want to be sure that the information I provide is accurate information and I don't want people to make a poor choice based on anything I say.
If one person comes here based on my influence and doesn't like it at all, then has to return to start all over again, I have failed.
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