It's so funny. I was debating between living in Manta or Cuenca. I woke up this morning, and spirit told me Cuenca, but I am beach girl, I told myself. In short, this video is right on time. I would love to donate and/or treat you and your hubby to lunch or dinner when I get there. Your videos have been very helpful.
Aww I'm so happy to hear our video came right on time for you. Yes, I've been totally converted to a mountain girl because of the cool, not so humid weather and less bugs/mosquitoes. We took a trip to Montañita ( a city on the coast) last year, and it was a bit too hot and humid for me to enjoy. I was surprised. Maybe, it was also the time of the year that we went (around April). I do still miss the ocean though, but life in the mountains is not so bad. It grows on you, after you adjust to the altitude. You can also alternate between Cuenca and Manta, and see which one is a best fit for you. You can take a van from Cuenca to Quayaquil (about 3.5 hours) , and then take a bus from Guayaquil to many coastal cities, including Manta. If you're not one for road trips, alternatively, you can fly from Cuenca to Quito, and then fly from Quito to Manta. I think that might be super convenient. And oh yes, you're more than welcome to donate to us here, through Paypal: paypal.com/paypalme/JudithBQuist Or here, ko-fi.com/wellnessxplora And we'll take you up on that offer for lunch or dinner too. We are big foodies 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support. 🙏🏾
What a beautiful video! The artistry in your cinematography is truly breathtaking, capturing the essence of the city with stunning visuals, setting the mood with music. The vibrant colors, picturesque streets, and serene landscapes are incredibly inviting. For expats considering Cuenca, your videos provide invaluable insights into local culture, lifestyle, and hidden gems of the area. Your content not only highlights the beauty of Cuenca but also offers useful information.Thank you for creating such engaging and informative content. Keep up the great work! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you so much for your kind words, and also for watching and commenting, Peter. Your support means a lot. Happy to know that you find our videos valuable. I appreciate you 🙏🏾
Spent a few days in Cuenca a couple of years ago when me and my wife were visiting Ecuador (she was born & raised about an hour north of Guayaquil). We enjoyed our time there albeit short. I had some issues with the elevation….got short of breath easily and light-headed. We drove in a rental car from Guayaquil to Cuenca and back…wow, what some amazing scenery…but a treacherous route!
You're not alone in your experience, the elevation is always an issue when you arrive initially. But I think for many people, their bodies adjust after a while. I hear drinking lots of water and Coca Tea helps though. And oh, I still get scared while going on long trips through the mountains because of how the roads bend and wind. So Scary! My anxiety goes through the roof of the road, but the breathtaking views always serve as a good distraction. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support.🙏🏾
Lovely video! I was in Manta last month and now I'll have to take a look seriously at Cuenca. My younger self was always about the beach and the older I get I can appreciate the solitude of a quiet mountain home, growing my vegetables and herbs. If you all did not take the house, then I will! It's gorgeous. Excellent!
I'm sure you'll enjoy life in the mountains as well. Unfortunately, we didn't take the house because it had already been rented out. But I'm sure if you contact Johannes ( the real estate agent in the video) and tell him what you're looking for, he may be able to find you something similar.
I’ve lived in Cuenca for almost four years, seen lots of videos about apartments but this is way above average. For me the best value was the one in Misicata..Nice place and near the Tranvia. The house is nice but too isolated for me. Love the woman singing, who is she?
I found your videos yesterday after researching moving abroad. Mexico was high on my list but after seeing Your Educador videos. Omgosh I have to come visit. I loved apartment 1,2 so much. The house is most definitely goals! I grew up in the mountains and I love it however, I am a beach bum and would love to live near there. New subscriber! Peace & Love 💕
Yes, Ecuador is a must visit. An underrated destination in South America, in my opinion. I think visiting will help you feel the vibe and see if it's for you. There's also an expat community in Manta (which is on the coast), so you can also be close to the beach if that's your preference. Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing. I appreciate you 🙏🏾❤️
Loved this video. Thank you. My wife is Ecuadorian and thought now in the States, have been thinking about moving to the mountains close to Cuenca. We visited Cuenca about a year ago and stayed about two weeks near the mountains of Cajas. It was amazing.
Thanks for taking us along. All were fab-O but loved the house. That's my kind of atmosphere. I love nature. Cuenca has made me a mountain girl, too. #3 was my fav in the city. Did you choose one??
You're right. Having some form of transportation would ease the stress of getting to town. But since we don't have a car, we'd need to rely on taxis which could easily add up. I'm guessing about $20 for a trip to and from the city. Not too bad if you plan on leaving the house only once a week. I loved the bath tubs and jaccuzis in the third apartment for the same reason as you, i love a good bath over a shower 😂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Your support means a lot.
I love your video. I contemplated moving to Ecuador but my husband and I moved to Rwanda, in East Africa. After a yr here we have to decided to move closer to our children who are in the US. , so we are moving to the Caribbean. Hopefully we’ll make it to Ecuador visit someday.
Amazing. We initially contemplated moving to the Caribbean(Jamaica) before settling on Ecuador because it had exactly everything we were looking for, especially a decent cost of living. Wishing all you the best with your upcoming move. And yes, maybe we'll meet oneday here in Ecaudor.
Keep in mind having a generator is important. If the power goes out as it sometimes happens, you can be without power here and there. I suggest you look for a building with the generator that provides power to all the apartments when there is an outage.
You're absolutely right. It's why we're considering just staying in the building we're in now because we have a generator here. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Coming next year once the Cuenca airport runways are done.. this is so helpful and I immediately fell in love with the mountain town.. incredible!! Thanks for making these incredible videos 😊
I loved the house that you saw last but I’m not sure I could be that far from grocery shopping and things. And I really wouldn’t want the complication of a car while I’m staying there.
You're absolutely right. It's gorgeous but a bit too far away from everything. We enjoy living in the city, close to all that we need. Thanks for watching and commenting. ☺️
That house!!!! ❤❤❤❤ It is my favourite as well. What a perfect peaceful haven you would have if you chose it. It suits you. I agree that the mountain views are so very beautiful! Wow! I’m a live by the ocean girl too. I have views of the ocean (bay really but still ocean) from my place. The salty sea air just makes everything feel so good. Honestly, if I lived over there I could handle living in the mountains. Their magic makes up for being far from the ocean. Also, what an incredible price for the house. Makes it all even more perfect. I hope you choose it to rent 😉 Lovely week to you 💖💖
Its important to have enough natural light Because when electeicity doesnt work then you still have that view n light. * lifts stop working in a power blackout. U dont want to be stuck in a lift durring menopause- just saying * what was wrong with living in the mountains? U got fresh air? Atmosphere? * i am here after reading your comment about how much fresh air you got and someone elses comment about surrounded by greenary n frequencies?
Oh yes, we love living in the mountains, the cool air, greenery and good vibes. It's a beautiful experience. But you're right, having a generator is essential given that there have been some massive power outages in the last couple of months.
AHHHHHH...a tub 🛀! 😍😍😍 Oh, how I miss soaking by candlelight 🕯with soft music and a glass of wine. This video definitely sealed it for me, Cuenca is next! And when I see you, lunch is on me, Beautiful! 😍 Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It means a lot to us. Absolutely. You can contact my friend here at this email address lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll make you the perfect custom scarf.
I could not live that far away from everything. Beautiful, but not for me. I am single so 3 or 4 bedrooms is too much for me. I would not choose any of those places. But I am interested in visiting. Great video
4th and third apartments🔥🔥🔥 but they whole house for that price is insane!!! definitely will be keeping these contacts when I’m ready to retire in 5 years
Totally agree with you, it's a bit removed from town and not as convenient. The third apartment is literally walking distance from the city centre, so that's a better choice if you're looking to save money on having to pay for taxis in and out of town. Thanks for watching and contributing. I appreciate your support 🙏🏾
Thank you so much for sharing 😀 All of the homes are beautiful. I’ve actually never considered moving to Ecuador. However, I am looking to move out of the states. So, it’s definitely worth visiting to see if it’s a good fit for me.
Yes, it's an underrated gem here in South America. Beautiful landscapes and wonderful people. An exploratory trip to determine if it's a good fit for you is a great decision. Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate you 🙏🏾
Another incredible video, I can hardly wait for Sundays, everything you’ve said in your video’s I feel the exact same way, living in America is killing my soul. I’m super excited for you and your hubby, I really love the last house…someone put in the comments about a generator what about power cuts?
Yes, you're absolutely right about the last house, It needs a generator. It's why we're considering staying where we currently are, because we do have a generator here. We just wanted to see what's out there on the rental market. Thanks for watching and commenting. Always appreciate seeing you comment. Have an amazing week.
Beautiful properties. I'd imagine an organic farmer near house, deliver to you or you go make your selection. Every property super nice. Road noise off balconies ??? Does he check for you 'gases' don't back up into poorly done plumbing? ((Question for knitting gal: wool yarn easily available in Cuenca? Packing.....hard to leave my beautiful yarhs behind. )) I'll watch again. Tough call. Thanks so much. Seems a lot of availability. Prices seem negotiable ? See you soon. I'll buy the eicecream cones and take home 🙂
appt #3 dishwasher 🙂, w people leaving, those coming slowed down a bit, I'd imagine you could find used car from gringo, cheap, basically unloading,,,,if you decided you wanted car. A ded icated taxi driver (call on need) sounds great, too. Boy!!!! youm might have to go day, hot springs spa to think this one thru!!! Great to have lovely choices. My plumber told me stay away from IG fridges. Compressor motors going out after yr., so, $1200. to fix.
I love the way you did this video. Not rushed at all and I really appreciate that you give enough time for viewers to actually read your descriptions and captions. Those properties were all beautiful but the house was too secluded for me. And having only one road in and one out would make me uneasy. I have been to various cities in Ecuador over 2 visits planning my retirement in a couple years. I fell in love with Cuenca this last visit so I’ll be spending 3 weeks there in February and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ll be watching for more of your videos. Love your music selections too. Regards from Canada 😊
Another beautiful video….loved them all. I noticed that one of the properties close by is a construction site. Could generate a lot of noise. Without a car the house outside of town (though lovely) might give me pause. Might be tough to get a taxi to come when it’s raining, imho. Good luck with your decision.
Yes, for the last property you should be able to get local produce and eggs from nearby farmers and small tiendas/shops in the community The balcony of the unfurnished apt was a bit too close to the road and there was some construction work going on at that time, so it wasn't my favorite. Since most of the apartment buildings were new, we didn't ask about poorly done plumbing but I'm sure it's something you can ask the building to do for you. Oh there's LOTS OF YARN here, very easily available. I think there may even be some knitting groups here (I think my friend who knits has mentioned that to me before. Yes, prices are negotiable. Especially when you don't have a pet
The house,the house the house! However, I still wouldn’t want a car. If you have met a few private drivers to take you into town, that would be great. And maybe a dog?!
We don't plan on buying a car now, so we would have to rely on taxis for locations like the last one. Yea, I think a dog and some security cameras on the property would be a wonderful addition. I hope we come across more beautiful properties like these that are even closer to the city. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The answer to your question, the country home, love it. One could easily overcome the transportation by buying a bike. Everything shown would be a good bet, but the country home is "the bomb."🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It means a lot. Absolutely. You can contact my friend here at this email address lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll make you the perfect scarf.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes. You can contact my friend here at this email address lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll make you the perfect custom scarf for you.
I'm relocating from Salinas once my eye surgeries are wrapped up in a few months. I'm considering the areas outside Cuenca, as well as a few other green places. A small house, with a big yard, without close neighbors on the other side of the fence. To give my guard dog some peace.
❤Thank you for sharing. I loved this video and the authentic enthusiasm of Realtor Johannes. I shall certainly call upon him when I visit Cuenca. Also, you did not list the contact information of the artist who created the shawl~scarf.
Hello . First time watching your videos as ur channel popped into my feed as im looking to possibly move to Cuenca or Cotacachi. Your video/s are some of the most beautiful and peaceful amongst others with too much yapping . Yours are perfect and peaceful . I only discovered your channel today , so i have many videos to watch to find out your story and what made u move there. I do have a question for you : do you feel more at peace and happier away from the States? Congratulations on your beautiful vlogs 💖
Welcome Terika, Thanks for subscribing and coming on board. A few reasons for leaving the US We moved because we wanted access to a better quality of life. We wanted a country with a lower cost of living than America. We wanted to honor our intuition to leave, travel and start a new chapter elsewhere We wanted better quality of food 😂 And we're happy with our decision so far. It's the best decision we could have made for ourselves. Thanks so much
It's fun to look at the different places and neighborhoods, but the question is what are you looking for? For me, the first thing would be proximity to food shopping, especially if you don't have a car. Also, noise - traffic and construction. Will you need a heat source? How much time do you want to spend maintaining your place? That last place looks nice, but it's a lot of work to take care of. If you are outside the city, how often will you need to go into the city? Having the place that fits your lifestyle, in the right environment, at the right price, should be your goal. Try not to let emotions cloud your judgment.
I love your thought process. These things are important to consider when finding a place to live here. Thanks for watching and contributing. I appreciate your insights.
Wow! I like the house the best! Did you take it???? As much as I love Cuenca, I'd prefer the house. If in the city, I also prefer the older apartment. More my style. I'll be settling further south. South of Loja. Malacatos, Vilcabamba, but not right in either town.
We didn't end up taking the house, but I believe it's rented out. We were in Vilcabamba for 2 years before moving to Cuenca. We loved Vilcabamba as well, but it's a very small town and we wanted to see and experience more.
We enjoyed seeing the locations you presented in this video. If you all decide to rent the last location, do you intend to buy a car, or do you already have one? Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Unfortunately, the last location has just been rented out. But we would have to rely on taxis for a location like that since we don't own a car here. Thank you too for watching and commenting. Your support means a lot to us,
FYI: hope helps:::: Amelia had her friend drive her around Cuenca and talk the altitude/atmosphere changes. (Warmer in east/cooler in West...etc) 2 yrs old I'd guess if of use. North was wetter than south.... It was good. helpful. (I forget friends name? Havier??)
There is so much to consider! Does the building have a generator, centralized gas, water storage. In an older building, where is the water heater, if not centralized, it should not be inside the apt. If it is, it should be vented outside. I would want to meet the landlord. There are good and bad landlords.
Omg who’s your realtor? I’m having a horrible time finding a place. I found a cute spot, a suite to hold me over while I look. But I went on a trip came back and the codes were changed on my door. Needless to say I’m back at a hotel. I’ll go looking again in about 2 weeks. The process was draining.
Oh no! I will connect you to him. Here's his information once again. Johannes Görcke Telephone number and Whatsapp number: +593 98 483 8552 Wishing you all the best with your process. Maybe you can opt for an airbnb. instead of a hotel, so that you can take your time with the process. I'm sure the perfect place is waiting for you 🙏🏾
You're right. Navigating that road could get muddy and treacherous during the rainy season, and much cooler at night since it's higher in the mountains. I was told it was 1 to 2 degrees cooler than Cuenca.
I don't think it's a lot of work. It's one of the reasons I love this channel. The music is so relaxing, the visual content amazing and the text adds so much to the story telling.
Unfortunately, the bathrooms in the last house didn't have windows leading outside (for that kind of ventilation), but they did have fans for ventilation
Yes, for sure. Renting is cheaper than doing airbnb long term because with airbnb, you'll have to consider taxes, and additional fees like cleaning and service fees, so It'll be a little more expensive than just renting out a place.
Yes, it's true. The country is currently going through an energy crises. There are nationwide blackouts, so it's best to live in a building with a generator
No, my hair is not braided. I have locs. I have seen a couple of women with new braids, but I haven't found where the braid shops are yet. I'll make a video on it when I discover where they are.
@@TheXplorasDiary are you all going to be downtown tomorrow night for the fireworks?? If so, I hope I get to meet and give you a warm welcome to Cuenca☺️
I'm not entirely sure how much it costs to buy a house here because we're renting at the moment. However, I have seen some apartments for sale within the $100,000 and above range
Lived in Cuenca for 5 years and never paid more than 300 a month all incl for great rentals.. To pay more than 450 is ridiculous ..and who wants to live in Gringolandia except folks who dont speak spanish and have oodles of money available
Thanks so much. You can email my friend who made the scarf here Lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll be happy to connect with you and make you something you like.
It's so funny. I was debating between living in Manta or Cuenca. I woke up this morning, and spirit told me Cuenca, but I am beach girl, I told myself. In short, this video is right on time. I would love to donate and/or treat you and your hubby to lunch or dinner when I get there. Your videos have been very helpful.
My spirit is telling me Cuenca with many trips a year to the beach 😂❤
@@GenXerInMexico That sounds great!
Aww I'm so happy to hear our video came right on time for you. Yes, I've been totally converted to a mountain girl because of the cool, not so humid weather and less bugs/mosquitoes.
We took a trip to Montañita ( a city on the coast) last year, and it was a bit too hot and humid for me to enjoy. I was surprised. Maybe, it was also the time of the year that we went (around April). I do still miss the ocean though, but life in the mountains is not so bad. It grows on you, after you adjust to the altitude.
You can also alternate between Cuenca and Manta, and see which one is a best fit for you. You can take a van from Cuenca to Quayaquil (about 3.5 hours) , and then take a bus from Guayaquil to many coastal cities, including Manta. If you're not one for road trips, alternatively, you can fly from Cuenca to Quito, and then fly from Quito to Manta. I think that might be super convenient.
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@@TheXplorasDiary I will donate next month, pinky swear.
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What a beautiful video! The artistry in your cinematography is truly breathtaking, capturing the essence of the city with stunning visuals, setting the mood with music. The vibrant colors, picturesque streets, and serene landscapes are incredibly inviting. For expats considering Cuenca, your videos provide invaluable insights into local culture, lifestyle, and hidden gems of the area. Your content not only highlights the beauty of Cuenca but also offers useful information.Thank you for creating such engaging and informative content. Keep up the great work! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you so much for your kind words, and also for watching and commenting, Peter. Your support means a lot. Happy to know that you find our videos valuable. I appreciate you 🙏🏾
Spent a few days in Cuenca a couple of years ago when me and my wife were visiting Ecuador (she was born & raised about an hour north of Guayaquil). We enjoyed our time there albeit short. I had some issues with the elevation….got short of breath easily and light-headed. We drove in a rental car from Guayaquil to Cuenca and back…wow, what some amazing scenery…but a treacherous route!
You're not alone in your experience, the elevation is always an issue when you arrive initially. But I think for many people, their bodies adjust after a while. I hear drinking lots of water and Coca Tea helps though. And oh, I still get scared while going on long trips through the mountains because of how the roads bend and wind. So Scary! My anxiety goes through the roof of the road, but the breathtaking views always serve as a good distraction.
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The last one is the best of them all the view is beautiful
Totally agree. We didn't want to leave the property. It was so stunning.
Thanks for watching and commenting.🙏🏾
Lovely video! I was in Manta last month and now I'll have to take a look seriously at Cuenca. My younger self was always about the beach and the older I get I can appreciate the solitude of a quiet mountain home, growing my vegetables and herbs. If you all did not take the house, then I will! It's gorgeous. Excellent!
I'm sure you'll enjoy life in the mountains as well. Unfortunately, we didn't take the house because it had already been rented out. But I'm sure if you contact Johannes ( the real estate agent in the video) and tell him what you're looking for, he may be able to find you something similar.
I’ve lived in Cuenca for almost four years, seen lots of videos about apartments but this is way above average. For me the best value was the one in Misicata..Nice place and near the Tranvia. The house is nice but too isolated for me. Love the woman singing, who is she?
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. We really appreciate it, the woman singing is Kylie Dailey and song is Kaleidoscope
Amazing video, you are so very talented.
Awww thanks so much ☺️
I found your videos yesterday after researching moving abroad. Mexico was high on my list but after seeing Your Educador videos. Omgosh I have to come visit. I loved apartment 1,2 so much. The house is most definitely goals! I grew up in the mountains and I love it however, I am a beach bum and would love to live near there. New subscriber! Peace & Love 💕
Yes, Ecuador is a must visit. An underrated destination in South America, in my opinion.
I think visiting will help you feel the vibe and see if it's for you. There's also an expat community in Manta (which is on the coast), so you can also be close to the beach if that's your preference.
Thanks so much for watching, commenting and subscribing. I appreciate you 🙏🏾❤️
Loved this video. Thank you. My wife is Ecuadorian and thought now in the States, have been thinking about moving to the mountains close to Cuenca. We visited Cuenca about a year ago and stayed about two weeks near the mountains of Cajas. It was amazing.
Thanks for taking us along. All were fab-O but loved the house. That's my kind of atmosphere. I love nature. Cuenca has made me a mountain girl, too. #3 was my fav in the city. Did you choose one??
No we didn't choose any of those places. We're keeping our current place while still looking.
I liked #1 and the last one (house) the best. Your agent seems authentic and kind and very helpful and patient. He's a winner. Nice video of Ecuador.
Yes, the 1st house is in a great location, but the last house was so dreamy. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.
BEAUTIFUL well done video! You both are real artists! Great music as well! Thank you😊
Thank you so much for your kind words. ☺️❤️🙏🏾
The last one felt like home. 💜 If you had a motorcycle and/or a private driver? BTW, I adore a good bath with candles and aromatherapy. Heaven.
You're right. Having some form of transportation would ease the stress of getting to town. But since we don't have a car, we'd need to rely on taxis which could easily add up. I'm guessing about $20 for a trip to and from the city. Not too bad if you plan on leaving the house only once a week.
I loved the bath tubs and jaccuzis in the third apartment for the same reason as you, i love a good bath over a shower 😂
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I love your video. I contemplated moving to Ecuador but my husband and I moved to Rwanda, in East Africa. After a yr here we have to decided to move closer to our children who are in the US. , so we are moving to the Caribbean. Hopefully we’ll make it to Ecuador visit someday.
Amazing. We initially contemplated moving to the Caribbean(Jamaica) before settling on Ecuador because it had exactly everything we were looking for, especially a decent cost of living.
Wishing all you the best with your upcoming move. And yes, maybe we'll meet oneday here in Ecaudor.
The last one was Amazing. I wish it had more trees as I lie to spend time outdoors but quit lovely.
Keep in mind having a generator is important. If the power goes out as it sometimes happens, you can be without power here and there. I suggest you look for a building with the generator that provides power to all the apartments when there is an outage.
You're absolutely right. It's why we're considering just staying in the building we're in now because we have a generator here. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Absolutely amazing edit, shots, and audio! This was a captivating experience!
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The most beautiful thing that Ecuador has is the Galapagos and Cuenca
Coming next year once the Cuenca airport runways are done.. this is so helpful and I immediately fell in love with the mountain town.. incredible!! Thanks for making these incredible videos 😊
I'm glad the video was helpful. Thank you too for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support🙏🏾
I loved the house that you saw last but I’m not sure I could be that far from grocery shopping and things. And I really wouldn’t want the complication of a car while I’m staying there.
You're absolutely right. It's gorgeous but a bit too far away from everything. We enjoy living in the city, close to all that we need.
Thanks for watching and commenting. ☺️
That house!!!! ❤❤❤❤
It is my favourite as well. What a perfect peaceful haven you would have if you chose it. It suits you.
I agree that the mountain views are so very beautiful! Wow! I’m a live by the ocean girl too. I have views of the ocean (bay really but still ocean) from my place. The salty sea air just makes everything feel so good. Honestly, if I lived over there I could handle living in the mountains. Their magic makes up for being far from the ocean. Also, what an incredible price for the house. Makes it all even more perfect. I hope you choose it to rent 😉
Lovely week to you 💖💖
Such an amazing video. I’ll be visiting Ecuador soon.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Its important to have enough natural light Because when electeicity doesnt work then you still have that view n light.
* lifts stop working in a power blackout. U dont want to be stuck in a lift durring menopause- just saying
* what was wrong with living in the mountains? U got fresh air? Atmosphere?
* i am here after reading your comment about how much fresh air you got and someone elses comment about surrounded by greenary n frequencies?
Oh yes, we love living in the mountains, the cool air, greenery and good vibes. It's a beautiful experience. But you're right, having a generator is essential given that there have been some massive power outages in the last couple of months.
Another gem! Continue making these! incredible video and great info!
Thanks so much🙏🏾. I'm glad you're finding them helpful.
It’s has everything needed and everything needed is also included!. Walkable area with shops and stores near by. Can’t beat it for 1k
You're right, apt #1 it's a sweet spot. But still a little pricey for the Cuenca rental market.
I appreciate you watching and commenting.
AHHHHHH...a tub 🛀! 😍😍😍 Oh, how I miss soaking by candlelight 🕯with soft music and a glass of wine. This video definitely sealed it for me, Cuenca is next! And when I see you, lunch is on me, Beautiful! 😍 Thank you!
And YES, the sweater is gorgeous and versatile for the cooler temperature. I want one, and I love earth tone colors.
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Absolutely. You can contact my friend here at this email address lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll make you the perfect custom scarf.
All of them are nice,but I like the 3rd one. Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
The third one was my favorite too. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support. 🙏🏾
Wow 3 and 4th 😮 I am ready to move will be saving this video
I could not live that far away from everything. Beautiful, but not for me. I am single so 3 or 4 bedrooms is too much for me. I would not choose any of those places. But I am interested in visiting. Great video
4th and third apartments🔥🔥🔥 but they whole house for that price is insane!!! definitely will be keeping these contacts when I’m ready to retire in 5 years
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Please do more videos thank you😊
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That house is INSANE!! But way too isolated & big for me alone... Great video!
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Home last one fabulous place gardens 💃🦋❤️
For sure. The home was fabulous and also offered a lot more value for the price.
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The house is beautiful but it sure is convenient being able to walk to restaurants in the city. I like #3, comfy furniture and a dishwasher.
Totally agree with you, it's a bit removed from town and not as convenient. The third apartment is literally walking distance from the city centre, so that's a better choice if you're looking to save money on having to pay for taxis in and out of town.
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Thank you so much for sharing 😀 All of the homes are beautiful. I’ve actually never considered moving to Ecuador. However, I am looking to move out of the states. So, it’s definitely worth visiting to see if it’s a good fit for me.
Yes, it's an underrated gem here in South America. Beautiful landscapes and wonderful people. An exploratory trip to determine if it's a good fit for you is a great decision.
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Another incredible video, I can hardly wait for Sundays, everything you’ve said in your video’s I feel the exact same way, living in America is killing my soul. I’m super excited for you and your hubby, I really love the last house…someone put in the comments about a generator what about power cuts?
Yes, you're absolutely right about the last house, It needs a generator. It's why we're considering staying where we currently are, because we do have a generator here. We just wanted to see what's out there on the rental market.
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Love that home for that price point…Ase’
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Beautiful properties. I'd imagine an organic farmer near house, deliver to you or you go make your selection. Every property super nice. Road noise off balconies ??? Does he check for you 'gases' don't back up into poorly done plumbing? ((Question for knitting gal: wool yarn easily available in Cuenca? Packing.....hard to leave my beautiful yarhs behind. )) I'll watch again. Tough call. Thanks so much. Seems a lot of availability. Prices seem negotiable ? See you soon. I'll buy the eicecream cones and take home 🙂
Gringolandia seems getting a bit more 'apeal'? It's near Transvia, right? big plus. Quick hop to El Centro?
appt #3 dishwasher 🙂, w people leaving, those coming slowed down a bit, I'd imagine you could find used car from gringo, cheap, basically unloading,,,,if you decided you wanted car. A ded icated taxi driver (call on need) sounds great, too. Boy!!!! youm might have to go day, hot springs spa to think this one thru!!! Great to have lovely choices. My plumber told me stay away from IG fridges. Compressor motors going out after yr., so, $1200. to fix.
I love the way you did this video. Not rushed at all and I really appreciate that you give enough time for viewers to actually read your descriptions and captions. Those properties were all beautiful but the house was too secluded for me. And having only one road in and one out would make me uneasy.
I have been to various cities in Ecuador over 2 visits planning my retirement in a couple years. I fell in love with Cuenca this last visit so I’ll be spending 3 weeks there in February and I’m really looking forward to it.
I’ll be watching for more of your videos. Love your music selections too.
Regards from Canada 😊
Another beautiful video….loved them all. I noticed that one of the properties close by is a construction site. Could generate a lot of noise.
Without a car the house outside of town (though lovely) might give me pause. Might be tough to get a taxi to come when it’s raining, imho.
Good luck with your decision.
Yes, for the last property you should be able to get local produce and eggs from nearby farmers and small tiendas/shops in the community
The balcony of the unfurnished apt was a bit too close to the road and there was some construction work going on at that time, so it wasn't my favorite.
Since most of the apartment buildings were new, we didn't ask about poorly done plumbing but I'm sure it's something you can ask the building to do for you.
Oh there's LOTS OF YARN here, very easily available. I think there may even be some knitting groups here (I think my friend who knits has mentioned that to me before.
Yes, prices are negotiable. Especially when you don't have a pet
Such an amazing video. I’ll be visiting Ecuador soon. I’m interested in the scarf too.
Just wow! All locations are beautiful. A must visit for sure. Whats the details on the scarf and does it come with the broach?
The house,the house the house!
However, I still wouldn’t want a car. If you have met a few private drivers to take you into town, that would be great. And maybe a dog?!
very true!
probably $10. one direction. $20. rt x 2x a week,,, x 4 weeks
We don't plan on buying a car now, so we would have to rely on taxis for locations like the last one. Yea, I think a dog and some security cameras on the property would be a wonderful addition.
I hope we come across more beautiful properties like these that are even closer to the city.
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@@BPe-ie9je I think you're on point with this guesstimate. I'm guessing $20 - $22 for round trips from the city.
The answer to your question, the country home, love it. One could easily overcome the transportation by buying a bike. Everything shown would be a good bet, but the country home is "the bomb."🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wow, this (apt. 1) is a beautiful place... ❤️🌹❤️
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We were just there two weeks ago...We are close to retiring, thinking Cuenca will be our forever home.
Hope you enjoyed your stay.
Definitely the last one 🥰🥰
Love the vid! Can't wait to see more! And I want to order one of those scarves from your friend - beautiful!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It means a lot.
Absolutely. You can contact my friend here at this email address lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll make you the perfect scarf.
That knitted scarf is gorgeous, I live in Cuenca, could you please tell me where I can get it😊
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Yes. You can contact my friend here at this email address lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll make you the perfect custom scarf for you.
Great job on this video!
Thanks for watching and commenting❤️
I'm relocating from Salinas once my eye surgeries are wrapped up in a few months. I'm considering the areas outside Cuenca, as well as a few other green places. A small house, with a big yard, without close neighbors on the other side of the fence. To give my guard dog some peace.
Lovely beautiful, artistic and informative video. Thank you so much for creating this!
Thank you too for your continuous support. It really means a lot.
LOE THAT HOUSE!! how far of a drive is it to the store, town etc?
Just left Manta yesterday and 🤯I’m amazed and suspect at the same time 🤔I loved it there ❤
We're going to have to check out Manta then. We've only been to Montañita on the coast.
What did you love about Manta?
❤Thank you for sharing. I loved this video and the authentic enthusiasm of Realtor Johannes. I shall certainly call upon him when I visit Cuenca. Also, you did not list the contact information of the artist who created the shawl~scarf.
That house is amaizng!
I'm with you. It was difficult to leave. The views suck you right in.
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Hello . First time watching your videos as ur channel popped into my feed as im looking to possibly move to Cuenca or Cotacachi.
Your video/s are some of the most beautiful and peaceful amongst others with too much yapping . Yours are perfect and peaceful .
I only discovered your channel today , so i have many videos to watch to find out your story and what made u move there. I do have a question for you : do you feel more at peace and happier away from the States?
Congratulations on your beautiful vlogs 💖
Welcome Terika, Thanks for subscribing and coming on board.
A few reasons for leaving the US
We moved because we wanted access to a better quality of life.
We wanted a country with a lower cost of living than America.
We wanted to honor our intuition to leave, travel and start a new chapter elsewhere
We wanted better quality of food 😂
And we're happy with our decision so far. It's the best decision we could have made for ourselves.
Thanks so much
@@TheXplorasDiary Peace and Love to both of you. 🙏❤️
It's fun to look at the different places and neighborhoods, but the question is what are you looking for? For me, the first thing would be proximity to food shopping, especially if you don't have a car. Also, noise - traffic and construction. Will you need a heat source? How much time do you want to spend maintaining your place? That last place looks nice, but it's a lot of work to take care of. If you are outside the city, how often will you need to go into the city? Having the place that fits your lifestyle, in the right environment, at the right price, should be your goal. Try not to let emotions cloud your judgment.
I love your thought process. These things are important to consider when finding a place to live here. Thanks for watching and contributing. I appreciate your insights.
Like the house..
The house😊
Good Choice 😆. Thanks for watching and commenting
Wow! I like the house the best! Did you take it???? As much as I love Cuenca, I'd prefer the house. If in the city, I also prefer the older apartment. More my style. I'll be settling further south. South of Loja. Malacatos, Vilcabamba, but not right in either town.
We didn't end up taking the house, but I believe it's rented out. We were in Vilcabamba for 2 years before moving to Cuenca. We loved Vilcabamba as well, but it's a very small town and we wanted to see and experience more.
We enjoyed seeing the locations you presented in this video.
If you all decide to rent the last location, do you intend to buy a car, or do you already have one?
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Unfortunately, the last location has just been rented out. But we would have to rely on taxis for a location like that since we don't own a car here.
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@@TheXplorasDiary Wow! That rented out so fast! Do you know what the approximate Cab fare would be from El Centro to this location?
@@pedroblanco8311 The real estate agent said he believed it would be around aprx. $10 to get into town and another $10 back to the house.
@@TheXplorasDiary Thanks for sharing.
FYI: hope helps:::: Amelia had her friend drive her around Cuenca and talk the altitude/atmosphere changes. (Warmer in east/cooler in West...etc) 2 yrs old I'd guess if of use. North was wetter than south.... It was good. helpful. (I forget friends name? Havier??)
I'll dig around and see if I can find the video. Thanks for sharing this.
There is so much to consider! Does the building have a generator, centralized gas, water storage. In an older building, where is the water heater, if not centralized, it should not be inside the apt. If it is, it should be vented outside. I would want to meet the landlord. There are good and bad landlords.
Very important points to consider. Thanks for watching and contributing. I agree with you
3000 sq ft in city, which did you choose
We still haven't chosen yet because we like where we currently live now.
Omg who’s your realtor? I’m having a horrible time finding a place. I found a cute spot, a suite to hold me over while I look. But I went on a trip came back and the codes were changed on my door. Needless to say I’m back at a hotel. I’ll go looking again in about 2 weeks. The process was draining.
Oh no! I will connect you to him. Here's his information once again.
Johannes Görcke
Telephone number and Whatsapp number: +593 98 483 8552
Wishing you all the best with your process. Maybe you can opt for an airbnb. instead of a hotel, so that you can take your time with the process. I'm sure the perfect place is waiting for you 🙏🏾
@@TheXplorasDiary the one I had an issue with was normally an Airbnb. Thanks for the contact information I will text him later today.
Pov. Lovely views of the house..but theres to cold at nights ..worst in rainy season ... Go for the first one
Im leaning towards agreeing,,,#1 but negotiate price way down in this market.
is he showing you more properties???
House #3 has very functional kitchen.
do you know.....on demand hot water heaters or hot water tank?
You're right. Navigating that road could get muddy and treacherous during the rainy season, and much cooler at night since it's higher in the mountains. I was told it was 1 to 2 degrees cooler than Cuenca.
Love it
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It’s a lot of work to read all those captions. I would have a car to live in that house. Was the bathroom ventilated?
I don't think it's a lot of work. It's one of the reasons I love this channel. The music is so relaxing, the visual content amazing and the text adds so much to the story telling.
Unfortunately, the bathrooms in the last house didn't have windows leading outside (for that kind of ventilation), but they did have fans for ventilation
Would you say these option are cheaper than comparable apts on air bnb?
Yes, for sure. Renting is cheaper than doing airbnb long term because with airbnb, you'll have to consider taxes, and additional fees like cleaning and service fees, so It'll be a little more expensive than just renting out a place.
Is it true that electricity is a problem in Ecuador?
Yes, it's true. The country is currently going through an energy crises. There are nationwide blackouts, so it's best to live in a building with a generator
The house
Great choice ☺️. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate you
Oh and is your hair braided?. Did u find a braid shop or are u doing it yourself?
No, my hair is not braided. I have locs.
I have seen a couple of women with new braids, but I haven't found where the braid shops are yet. I'll make a video on it when I discover where they are.
@@TheXplorasDiary let me go on and hit the follow button. Cuz my poor twists are are still twisting but holding on for dear life.😭😭😭
@@TheXplorasDiary are you all going to be downtown tomorrow night for the fireworks?? If so, I hope I get to meet and give you a warm welcome to Cuenca☺️
:o casi parece Suiza
Muy cierta
Hoping to visit for three months starting October. We can have a coffee together
I'm sure you're counting down the days to your trip. Let us know when you're around ☺️
How much does it cost to buy house in your area please?
I'm not entirely sure how much it costs to buy a house here because we're renting at the moment. However, I have seen some apartments for sale within the $100,000 and above range
Hola!
Hola ❤
Lived in Cuenca for 5 years and never paid more than 300 a month all incl for great rentals.. To pay more than 450 is ridiculous ..and who wants to live in Gringolandia except folks who dont speak spanish and have oodles of money available
The house is amazing but you would need a car
It would have been much better without the depressing music. Not sure everyone has to add annoying music to their videos.
Such an amazing video. I’ll be visiting Ecuador soon. I’m interested in the scarf too.
Thanks so much. You can email my friend who made the scarf here Lajuan.gruber@att.net , I'm sure she'll be happy to connect with you and make you something you like.