The REAL Reason We Left Ecuador (Life Update)

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  • Опубликовано: 29 дек 2024

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  • @nancytrevino9750
    @nancytrevino9750 7 месяцев назад +138

    My longest vacation was our exploratory trip to Ecuador in 2022-it was almost 3 weeks. Now we have lived in Cuenca for almost 18 months.

    • @dlwilliamson5644
      @dlwilliamson5644 7 месяцев назад +3

      How are you handling the weather? My SINGULAR concern is the weather as I have a dog that needs a lot of exercise and continued training. Thank you!

    • @nancytrevino9750
      @nancytrevino9750 7 месяцев назад +11

      ⁠@@dlwilliamson5644 I love the weather in Cuenca. That being said it is currently the rainy season so it rains at least a little bit almost every day. But usually there is enough of a break that you could take your dog for a walk especially if you live along one of the rivers. We currently live on the yanaquay river which I think has the best walking trails. The highest the temperature has gotten since we’ve been here is 81° and the lowest one morning was around 48°.

    • @fluffy5534
      @fluffy5534 7 месяцев назад +15

      ​@@dlwilliamson5644 Cuenca has the best weather in the whole world. Imagine 70 degrees daily and 65 degrees at night. Every day is sunny in the morning and some afternoon we get some rain. Overall it is beautiful.

    • @dlwilliamson5644
      @dlwilliamson5644 7 месяцев назад +4

      @@fluffy5534 OH Thank you SO much for sharing your experience!

    • @dlwilliamson5644
      @dlwilliamson5644 7 месяцев назад +6

      @@nancytrevino9750 He is a fluff muffin of love and this weather report seems pawfect! (Yes, I am one of those crazy pet pawrents)

  • @davidchilton4301
    @davidchilton4301 7 месяцев назад +249

    "No one worries about their stuff getting stolen in Europe" - I take it you've never been to Barcelona or Paris.

    • @michaelobrien5366
      @michaelobrien5366 7 месяцев назад

      @@californiagold3857 So she dropped it and it was turned in intact with the credit cards and her license which enabled the police to contact her.

    • @jonathanjacques7250
      @jonathanjacques7250 7 месяцев назад +3

      🤣

    • @YogaBlissDance
      @YogaBlissDance 7 месяцев назад +25

      Or ITALY, I love it but...ah yeah be careful in some places.

    • @jlb2275
      @jlb2275 7 месяцев назад +24

      @@californiagold3857 Les Frenchies! Once I bought a defective product at a Jumbo supermarket, took it back and asked for a replacement. They got me so worked up and then told me never to go back. I have several such experiences in France. They are very rude, usually.

    • @sunangel-rivka
      @sunangel-rivka 7 месяцев назад +25

      Lol, or Berlin. People can afford a €2000 bicycle but they ride a €40 one from Facebook Marketplace to work. And even that will get stolen or dismantled in place if you turn your back on it.

  • @1006walt
    @1006walt 4 месяца назад +9

    I moved to Eastern Europe in April 1992 when I was in my mid 30s. I am still here (my home base is in Cyprus). Now I travel regularly for work to Albania, North Macedonia and Kosovo. Leaving the U.S. and working abroad was one of my better decisions.

  • @gregperez919
    @gregperez919 6 месяцев назад +20

    My wife and I are US retirees doing the slow traveling. We just completed the month of May in Türkiye. We were in Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, and Cappadocia. Highly recommend you visit it. We also recommend Morocco as retiree friendly culturally and economically. Please open yourselves to the Middle East. We love it. Great videos you two. Thanks for your great advice.

    • @bergman8520
      @bergman8520 6 месяцев назад +1

      I would highly recommend Morocco as well. Interesting culture, friendly people, and great food. Oh, and cheap overall too.

  • @sandraherbst6582
    @sandraherbst6582 7 месяцев назад +127

    You guys inspired us to move to Ecuador. I love living in Vilcabamba!

    • @kendallmarquardt9583
      @kendallmarquardt9583 7 месяцев назад +6

      How long have you been in Vilca? We have a home there.

    • @sandraherbst6582
      @sandraherbst6582 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@kendallmarquardt9583 We've lived there 3 years in June.

    • @doctork1708
      @doctork1708 7 месяцев назад +3

      I lived in Vilcabamba.

    • @doctork1708
      @doctork1708 7 месяцев назад +1

      I lived in Vilcabamba.

    • @sandraherbst6582
      @sandraherbst6582 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@AdamKruse-yc3kv retired

  • @henit4798
    @henit4798 7 месяцев назад +29

    Guys, while you are still in Europe, there is one place you should go to see. Prague, Czech Republic. If you like Rome, you will love Prague!

    • @soma_trippin
      @soma_trippin Месяц назад +1

      I just came from Prague, I am from the most beautiful town in Czech, Cesky Krumlov. I dont like Prague as much, its like OK, sometimes I go for DJ gig and I do psychedelic therapy training there, even lived there for 6 months in 2015.. I mean for people from abroad it must be amazing, yeah its magical. but I met people in NZ who travelled the whole world and said my town in the most beautiful town in the world. Prague is too much busy for me. Trust me, go to my town, Cesky Krumlov! Even better than Prague, small, more beautiful.
      I cant wait to go back to Ecuador :D the small coastal villages in Ecuador are the best..

  • @DavidTimney
    @DavidTimney 7 месяцев назад +27

    In my travels I have spent a month In individual countries. It truly is the way to enjoy a vacation. For several weeks, you never worry about where you want to go or when you need to come back.
    It’s truly a great way to travel. Unfortunately not everyone can choose this method.

    • @erbiumfiber
      @erbiumfiber 7 месяцев назад +1

      That's my plan in retirement, stay 90 days at a time. I have lived in Asia for 16 years and it takes me a long time just to figure out where the interesting stuff that I like is...

  • @NoelleRollinsArt
    @NoelleRollinsArt 7 месяцев назад +27

    We spent a few weeks in Türkiye in 2022 and we LOVED it. Beautiful, amazing art and ruins, the people were lovely and it was SO affordable. Also agree about Rome. Amazing.

    • @tctumer9037
      @tctumer9037 2 месяца назад

      Unfortunately not affordable anymore ,everything is ridiculously expensive nowadays ;low quality meets the New York prices fm household goods to food x Unhappy people ,sad reality …

  • @RolfJacobs-ct7mg
    @RolfJacobs-ct7mg 23 дня назад +3

    My work ceases during the winter and I have been looking for a place to study Spanish. Your videos inspired me to check out Ecuador and that is where I now am (December 2024). I am in Quito and so far, I absolutely love the place! I've studied Spanish in the US, Mexico, and Spain, and Ecuadorian Spanish has been, by far, the easiest of all. The accent is so incredibly clear and the rate of speech is slow enough that you can truly understand what people are saying. Lessons are inexpensive and the cost of living here is laughable compared to the US. If you cannot learn Spanish here, you are never going to learn it.
    There are many other things to like about the country. I think #1 is how friendly everyone is. People just stop and talk to you, so there are many opportunities to actually practice what you learn. If you just put yourself out there, you will meet local people without any problems. The food, aside from being so inexpensive, is also quite good. I don't think I've had a bad meal yet. Perhaps the big one for me is that the climate is absolutely to die for. My teachers don't even understand how heaters work and I have not seen a single air conditioner anywhere.
    I can see why people want to retire here and I believe it is a viable option that many Americans have should they need/want to be able to afford to retire in some kind of dignity. My host family, along with others, say that Americans are welcome here and are good for the economy. (Imagine a place that actually likes us!!!!!) They'd like to see more move to Ecuador. Personally, I would spend the next 4 years here if I did not have to return to the States to work. Keep spreading the word about this place and enjoy your travels wherever they lead you.

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  23 дня назад

      That’s so great to hear! Ecuador is a gem!

  • @Rittlesleo
    @Rittlesleo 7 месяцев назад +16

    We love Italy and have been to Rome twice. It is a fabulous place to visit. The last trip we took to Italy was to Sicily. We fell in love with this marvelous island. So much so that we are going to apply for residency. We have Mexican residency but Sicily won our hearts. I find learning Italian a bit more challenging than Spanish, but I know that being immersed in a language aids in learning it. It’s great that you are loving your travels and congratulations on your invitation to the Nomad Capitalist event in Malaysia. Our son loves Malaysia and I’m sure you will, too!

    • @leweezo33
      @leweezo33 5 месяцев назад +1

      After you move there, do a few vids after awhile.. Would like to hear how well it goes for you and see if I can afford it too

  • @hugandrackle1994
    @hugandrackle1994 7 месяцев назад +30

    If have not been, we highly recommend Krakow, Poland! Really enjoyed it. And Bratislava, Slovakia is another one we really enjoyed, plus the hour bus ride to visit Vienna doesn't hurt.

    • @bartlevenson7851
      @bartlevenson7851 7 месяцев назад +2

      I loved Krakow when I visited in 1996. Very creepy to me, though, as I visited a famous (infamous) place 40 miles to the west of it where most of my family was "deleted" a few years before I came on the scene. Oswiecem.

  • @dmb3428
    @dmb3428 7 месяцев назад +15

    living vicariously through your videos, inspirational

    • @BibleSamurai
      @BibleSamurai 7 месяцев назад +1

      stop doing that. Take the plunge & live your own life.

  • @RyderBrady-hn3ji
    @RyderBrady-hn3ji 6 месяцев назад +11

    We just spent a month in Vietnam and really loved it. It’s very cheap to travel and live but very hot and humid. We started our trip in Danang and headed north from there. We never made it to hoochie man city because of the heat. Highly recommend Vietnam.

    • @yasminbarry7941
      @yasminbarry7941 4 месяца назад +1

      But Hanoi actually has a winter. Maybe you'll like it there.

    • @BasedInBrazil
      @BasedInBrazil 4 месяца назад

      ​@@yasminbarry7941Or Dalat which is roughly 1500 meters / 4900 feet in elevation.

  • @ioroman
    @ioroman 7 месяцев назад +6

    Your dogs lived longer than you expected. Great to know Ecuador was good for your four-legged little friends. Feliz viaje y no olviden el español.

  • @Bartrum
    @Bartrum 7 месяцев назад +27

    Granada is definitely a special place, I stayed for a month in the Albaicin and it was amazing. If y'all haven't been, I would recommend Croatia, I loved Split, Dubrovnik, and all of the little islands like Hvar and Vis. I especially loved Split, the center of the old town was part of the Roman Emperor Diocletian's Palace and you can still see a lot of the walls and columns that still stand.

    • @Kar7143jiAn
      @Kar7143jiAn Месяц назад

      Can you recommend lodging in Grenada? Love it. Went with friends and 3 days not enough!

  • @roloice8420
    @roloice8420 7 месяцев назад +12

    Hi guys. We met briefly in Cuenca right before covid. I am ecuadorian and my wife is from the Philippines. I lived there for a couple of years in Lucena, Quezon province. Perhaps the most beautiful country I've ever been in my life. Go to Coron and Boracay for sure, beuatiful beaches there. Enjoy the food and particularly the people, they are the best. Good luck to you... P.S. : My wife and I are almost 3 years in the US. We'll process her citizenship and then, sail away to the world ! See you there.

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад +1

      Congrats! And thanks for the info! 😊

    • @SenorJuan2023
      @SenorJuan2023 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@AmeliaAndJP Is there a way for nomads to keep one or more phone numbers while traveling and to keep the same numbers? Do they use VOIP's? I'm starting a business now and moving overseas very soon! By the way, I might be spending a few weeks in Cuenca this fall.

  • @debraemilligan
    @debraemilligan 7 месяцев назад +11

    My friend Nancy, who retired to Portugal from the USA, got her iphone stolen out of her hand when she visited Seville, Spain last September. She was very traumatized. She solo travels quite a bit too....

  • @kevinadams9468
    @kevinadams9468 2 месяца назад +2

    I started watching you guys when I went to Ecuador to see if it was right for me as an expat. After seeing how things have evolved since then (2020), I am glad I waited to make that decision. It has gotten way too crazy and violent for me, and i am no scaredy-cat, trust me. Glad to see you are doing well!

  • @MindyBelt
    @MindyBelt Месяц назад +1

    Its good to get the LIFE Update!

  • @evlnte
    @evlnte Месяц назад +1

    I don't know if anyone has ever mentioned this, but you both have excellent fashion sense. Wow such good taste.

  • @ndtal
    @ndtal 7 месяцев назад +9

    One word….”Vienna”. Check it out. if you haven’t already. Late May, June, Sept. Make sure you get out to the sub urban neighbourhoods. Specifically, Modeling. Although each outer quadrant of the city is different.

    • @ms-jl6dl
      @ms-jl6dl 7 месяцев назад

      They don't like snow. And in the end they'll move back to California.

  • @robertw8666
    @robertw8666 7 месяцев назад +17

    Guys, I just spent six weeks in Egypt and loved it. It's probably too hot for you to consider it now but perhaps in the future. No fall for the negative hype you see on RUclips. It's a wonderful place.

  • @lorimiller2369
    @lorimiller2369 7 месяцев назад +7

    You two are so much fun!

  • @skt1731
    @skt1731 7 месяцев назад +10

    What a fantastic experience it has been to explore the world with you and through you. So calm, so casual, so random, so exciting and so honest. Can't wait for you to reach and uncover Southeast Asia ..

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thank you so much! 😊

  • @siouxrose7766
    @siouxrose7766 7 месяцев назад +50

    You both look younger, healthy and relaxed! Thank you for sharing your experiences and insights.

    • @live.life.on.purpose
      @live.life.on.purpose 7 месяцев назад +6

      Love this couple. I enjoy seeing your journey. Life abroad has been good since you two are aging in reverse! 😊

    • @user-ti3vp9mt3z
      @user-ti3vp9mt3z 7 месяцев назад +5

      So true, they both look younger and happy.

  • @Kurtzsharon
    @Kurtzsharon 7 месяцев назад +24

    You are my favourite travel moderators. I have been slow travelling for six years. One of my favourite pathways was Greece to Albania. Berat was my favourite city in Albania. Saranda was a great spot also, with tons of great ruins close by.

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад +3

      Very cool! Berat is on our list for next time 👍

    • @bartosullivan8050
      @bartosullivan8050 7 месяцев назад +1

      Love your content! Excited for your future travels. Cotacachi is our favorite town in Ecuador. We're curious, what would be a good budget for a six month slow travel comparable to yours and how far in advance would you plan itinerary? Thanks from NC.

    • @Kurtzsharon
      @Kurtzsharon 4 месяца назад

      @@bartosullivan8050 I have a basic plan in mind and then pretty much wing it.

  • @stacie007
    @stacie007 7 месяцев назад +19

    I am really loving Krakow! It's a very livable city and the tram system is amazing. I've decided to apply for a residency....as for winter, I'll cross that bridge when it comes. 🥶

    • @dlwilliamson5644
      @dlwilliamson5644 7 месяцев назад +1

      Please keep us updated on your exciting journey in Krakow. Maybe you could be Amelia's sidekick in her new content?

    • @talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426
      @talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 4 месяца назад

      How was it bringing a pet? What did getting to Poland look like with your cat?

  • @CarlaIvey-tw7ni
    @CarlaIvey-tw7ni 7 месяцев назад +2

    so glad you posted this. i was sorta worried about why you left equador. i am perfectly happy in Chile. financially i am fine. i have issues like the usd going up and down like a yoyo and the slowness of repairs but i have learned to just go with the flow. plus living in a smallish town helps.

  • @natalias8305
    @natalias8305 Месяц назад +1

    Albania has pretty cool winter with some snow sometimes for about 3 months and very hot summer in 100,F sometimes. So its not the best for life

  • @ceregirl5852
    @ceregirl5852 7 месяцев назад +7

    I’m so happy to hearJP toot Amelia’s horn!!!

  • @whatsitlike6392
    @whatsitlike6392 7 месяцев назад +6

    We lived in Tirana for two months. That scene where you walked past the produce stand towards the stadium brought back instant memories. We lived up the block next to the US Embassy so we shopped at that store quite a bit.

  • @pittmaba
    @pittmaba 7 месяцев назад +18

    I loved Cambodia and expect you will too. The people are nice, the food was delicious, and Angkor Wat does not disappoint. But it was the opportunity to learn about their history and devastation inflicted by the Khmer Rouge, what the people have (and continue to) endure and their resilience through generational trauma, that give Cambodia a special place in my heart.

    • @jgconnelly
      @jgconnelly 7 месяцев назад +1

      But it gets HOT! I couldn't stand sweating every time I stepped outside.

    • @kitty_s23456
      @kitty_s23456 7 месяцев назад

      I agree that Angkor Wat is beautiful and not to be missed. However, a word of caution if you're a solo female traveller (esp if one is white and on the younger side) - be very careful in TH 🇹🇭 Cambodia 🇰🇭 and esp India 🇮🇳 (and other South Asian countries).

    • @Maria-js9ou
      @Maria-js9ou 7 месяцев назад

      @@kitty_s23456 I know India is one of the worst countries for a woman to travel alone, but Cambodia? I don't have that idea, I intend to go to Cambodia and Vietnam as a single woman. Are there big risks? However I'm not on the younger side anymore

    • @kitty_s23456
      @kitty_s23456 7 месяцев назад

      @@Maria-js9ou hi. I've been to all countries in SE Asia - some solo, some w/ companions. In my opinion, all of SE Asia are fairly safe but one must still exercise caution. In my trip from Cambodia to VN, my bus mate (female, white, young, blonde-ish) was harassed by her tuktuk driver. It's good she was able to get out of that sticky situation. VN is relatively safe, just be wary of overpricing. Also, be careful of pickpockets esp in large cities (for all of SE Asia).
      For SE Asia, most of the time if you're a foreigner (esp if white), then you'll get the "skin tax" - higher price for taxis & stuff. For taxis, it's better to get a Grab car (equiv of Uber) or if ordinary taxi, make sure they use the meter or you've agreed on a set price. Same for tuktuks/ tricycles, etc. However, if you can afford it, then don't bargain too much because you're supporting the local economy. Re: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan (and even Sri Lanka), yes they are relatively unsafe for solo females. If you're new to travelling in Asia, don't go to India yet. As they say, "India is not for beginners". Safe travels.

    • @k4yourlife
      @k4yourlife 4 месяца назад

      @@kitty_s23456 careful in Thailand??? really I'd think safer than MANY other places for female travellers

  • @yvonnehaley8
    @yvonnehaley8 7 месяцев назад +4

    I'm in Montanita now, great place to relax for a month. Glad your exploring Europe, lots to see.

  • @2Rugrats9597
    @2Rugrats9597 7 месяцев назад +5

    My co-worker who has just retired and is a Ecuadorian citizen and has a retirement home
    There is not moving back to Ecuador because
    Of the high crime and that’s a guy
    Who know his country and says gangs and crime is real bad and getting worse. It’s sad

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад +2

      It’s finally getting better. Sadly, Ecuadorians have the worst impression of their own country. I guess that’s no different than us leaving the US. It’s all relative.

  • @RosaLopez-lw6gb
    @RosaLopez-lw6gb 7 месяцев назад +3

    I've been in Ecuador for tourism, and I love it. When I retire, I am planning to move there.

    • @lookingup6062
      @lookingup6062 Месяц назад

      They are having frequent power outages and water hour outages weekly. That’s one thing that would deter me from considering Ecuador.

  • @trrahr5496
    @trrahr5496 Месяц назад +1

    I spent 3 weeks in Ecuador and I loved it!!! and wanted to stay longer. im reconsidering it!

  • @kentmains7763
    @kentmains7763 7 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks for the update and glad to see you enjoying your travels!

  • @LaurieSequana
    @LaurieSequana 7 месяцев назад +4

    Nomad here, watching you from Lovina on the north shore of Bali. Indonesia is so affordable and the people are so warm and kind.

  • @davidprovance6609
    @davidprovance6609 25 дней назад

    Hey guys, you probably won't remember but my wife and I met up with you for lunch in Cuenca a few years ago. We are finishing up a 3 month tour of the Balkans right now. Our final stop is in Crete. It's the first week of December and I can tell you for sure that you would love it here. Very relaxing but great food and no crowds. We are not looking forward to returning to the US but have plenty of travel plans on the horizon. Good luck in your travels.

  • @jamesswan7695
    @jamesswan7695 7 месяцев назад +12

    Angkor Wat! Here is a tip...
    I was there last year and if you do the early morning sunrise event (you get there when it is just starting to get light and watch the temples silhouette against the brightening sky behind them).
    Here is the thing almost everyone misses!...
    So you are at this pond (which btw you can get some great shots of the silhouetted temples reflecting on the pond) but as it starts to get brighter and you can clearly make out the temples (but before the sun has risen) it starts to lose its magic.
    DON'T be like the rest of the people.
    Make a bee line around the outside of the pond and then walk to the back of the Temple compound (not through it, around to the right (well that was the way I went) and walk to the back of the temple for when the sun actually rises.
    If you pick a clear morning (also important) then the tops of the temples will turn a bright glowing golden color!
    I was litterly back there with 7 other people and everyone else missed it.
    Trust me it is so much better then the silhouette.
    P. S. If I was to do it again I would get back there and then do a time lapse of the temples lighting up in the early morning sun...
    So amazing!

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад +2

      Great tips! Thanks!

    • @kitty_s23456
      @kitty_s23456 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@AmeliaAndJPif you have time, buy the 3-day ticket instead of the 1-day ticket for Angkor Wat so that you can explore at leisure. You can rent motorbikes to explore. There's also a (big) waterfalls/ temple site ~1.5H drive from Siem Reap, if you can spare the time. (forgot the name but you can Google)

    • @njoynature123
      @njoynature123 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you. What an awesome tip!

    • @seashell4327
      @seashell4327 7 месяцев назад +1

      I went in the backway, too. Much better

    • @kitty_s23456
      @kitty_s23456 7 месяцев назад +3

      Re: Angkor Wat, if you have the time, get the 3-day ticket and not the 1-day ticket. There are so many temples and you can explore them at leisure. There's also the Kulen waterfalls and nearby temple, which is ~1.5H drive from Siem Reap. You can swim in the falls. For women, be sure to wear appropriate attire if you'll go to the temples. You can hire a taxi for the day to do so (if you don't have your own wheels).

  • @ricardo.figueroa
    @ricardo.figueroa 7 месяцев назад +4

    Hi Amelia and JP. Awesome video.

  • @Ray-c1r
    @Ray-c1r Месяц назад +1

    Go Ecuador!!!! ❤ Half Ecuadorian and Puerto Rican American 1st gen. I wouldnt mind moving to Ecuador, gonna visit soon in months, 1st time in many years since i was a kid and taken. Guayaquil. My Ecuadorian family is originally from Los Rios, Caracol, Pimocha, Babahoyo, Jujan, and now mostly in Guayaquil...
    Ive been to Quito, Salinas, Isla de los Lobos Isla Galapagos, Duran, Vareido, Babahoyo and of course Guayaquil...

  • @keithss67
    @keithss67 7 месяцев назад +2

    I spent 3 months in Quito and quench. Loved it

  • @Jamie-dz8dg
    @Jamie-dz8dg 7 месяцев назад +7

    Always enjoy the content. I had to chuckle when you guys mentioned Nomad Capitalist and displayed the conference info. That dude loves Kuala Lumpur. He plugs that city so much it could almost be a drinking game...LOL!

  • @marcd1981
    @marcd1981 7 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you Amelia and JP, this was interesting to hear. I was surprised when Amelia said you found out you weren't winter people, as you are from Denver.

  • @Mexicobeanpole
    @Mexicobeanpole 7 месяцев назад +17

    What a mouthful about vacations in the U.S.
    Even when my job paid me for a 2 week vacation, they made me take it one week at a time.
    You both have worked hard, and I’m so glad to see you two living the dream.
    You both look great, you’re definitely living well.

    • @cassandraandrews6656
      @cassandraandrews6656 7 месяцев назад

      so true! and if you work for the school district, they only want you to take vacations when school is closed for the summer so you really still don't have the ability to travel when you want. furthermore generally the summer months at least if you live in the US is the high season and when it cost the most to travel!

  • @MarkCMoran
    @MarkCMoran 7 месяцев назад +8

    We've been having a great time in Europe too. Matosinhos was awesome. Loved spending time in Dublin, Oslo, and Stockholm and currently in Bucharest (which we recommend). You've put Albania on the list of places to visit on the next trip to Europe (just like you did with Ecuador last year). Next for us is Italy, Switzerland, and France. Hope we get to see you guys again at some point, but even if we don't thanks for sharing all the videos. :-) Ciao!

  • @elizabethchandler1765
    @elizabethchandler1765 Месяц назад +1

    Please do a video on how to move your pets to other countries.

  • @ArthurGroveman
    @ArthurGroveman 7 месяцев назад +1

    Can't say it's my favorite place, but interested to know if you would like Barcelona (if you can go around October, maybe, for the boat races), especially the food. Wow, what a lot of work you do, coordinating all the travel and places to stay...it's quite a project...plus making the videos, editing them, etc. Really admirable. Excited to learn from you as you break through your glass ceiling and take on more countries around the world! Also, want to say thanks for your support of my company, much appreciated. Judy.

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! It is a lot of work but it’s fun!

  • @aveguevara
    @aveguevara 7 месяцев назад +2

    I'm so sorry for the broken heart Daisy left behind when she transitioned. I wondered about your angel when I stopped being on YTube for awhile. I've been writing a book, actually my standard poodle, Cheyana, who transitioned here at home 'channeled' some amazing wisdom to me while I was at the raw grief stage, and that became the book, "GRIEF: The Gift of Transformation". The eBook just came out this week, Amazon is having technical glitches with the cover of the paperback. That said - I LOVED this video, as I love ALL of them - so well done - your happiness and verve is uplifting always. You're the dynamic global duo - and you guys make me wish I had a nice long term partner to share these experiences with as well.

  • @josephdennehey4126
    @josephdennehey4126 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you! Nice to hear that you are both doing so well! Enjoy your safe travel.

  • @michaelsix9684
    @michaelsix9684 7 месяцев назад +3

    glad to see this update, so great to see you traveling the world

  • @AudriannaB-World-Peace
    @AudriannaB-World-Peace 7 месяцев назад +7

    I love Bavaria and Switzerland! Germany in general is so beautiful!🌟

    • @natalias8305
      @natalias8305 Месяц назад

      Taxes and winter biggest drawbacks

  • @elizabethfox3020
    @elizabethfox3020 7 месяцев назад +4

    Excited for you both!! Great job!! Keep up the creativity!!! 😊🧳

  • @donjohnsonsigns1
    @donjohnsonsigns1 7 месяцев назад +6

    Muchas gracias por compartir con nosotros

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox 7 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks for the update. Congratulations on all the opportunities that are opening up.👍💪🌎📚💡

  • @jameshall2299
    @jameshall2299 7 месяцев назад +4

    Danang Vietnam! I loved Ecuador but Southeast Asia has found a place in my heart. We will be in Albania for 2 months in August and September

    • @k4yourlife
      @k4yourlife 4 месяца назад

      Love Danang- great beach for a city atmosphere, and you get Hoi An and the mountains :) and the food wow

  • @krystelvalverde7976
    @krystelvalverde7976 7 месяцев назад +2

    Daisy ❤ let you know it was time to explore. I'm sure she is with you through every adventure. Ecuador will recieve you with open arms when the time is right❤

  • @tendegreeswarmer
    @tendegreeswarmer 7 месяцев назад +1

    We completely agree on Tirana - we had no expectations on Albania since we knew so little about it. But we loved how safe and exciting and livable the city felt. We could have stayed a lot longer than a month. Love seeing you guys travel around, maybe we'll run into you again in Asia, we'll actually be in KL in September, though we aren't really the audience for Nomad Capitalist, but that's so cool you guys are participating in that!

  • @twilalebold320
    @twilalebold320 7 месяцев назад +2

    We bypassed Athens. We went to CORINTH. That was fascinating and seeing the canal. I didn't feel like hanging out with 2 million people in one afternoon.

  • @lur3950
    @lur3950 4 месяца назад

    Great to see you guys! Its been a long time! We just happen to miss you.

  • @njoynature123
    @njoynature123 7 месяцев назад +1

    The beaches of the algarve has been fabulous the months of April and May. God’s Blessings. Quality of life ❤ Thanks for being our personal coach. We love you.

  • @Robertsdogs
    @Robertsdogs 7 месяцев назад +1

    I totally love Indonesia, there are so many amazing things to see and do there from Borobudur to The many temples in Bali, to Raja Empat and Sumatra! Happy to give feedback as I've been there several times.

  • @arth3102
    @arth3102 7 месяцев назад +3

    Glad to see you guys are doing well God bless you and safe travels. 😊

  • @markmaxwell4216
    @markmaxwell4216 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love you guys! I'm in Cuenca now on an exploratory trip in advance of retiring in a few years. I've learned so much from your videos. I don't think I would be here without your good work. This video is a nice overview of where you are in your journey. I like the less scripted feel of this particular video. Lots of genuine banter between you both.

  • @scguy681
    @scguy681 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey ..how do I get you guys info on moving abroad?

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  2 месяца назад

      Here’s a link to our free toolkit: ameliaandjp.com/toolkit/

  • @kennethwilliams5668
    @kennethwilliams5668 7 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite location watching you guys was in Olon Ecuador it seemed very peaceful and laid-back

  • @justwhenithought
    @justwhenithought Месяц назад +1

    FYI Amelia & JP: A headline on an article in The Economist dated Nov 22, 2024 reads "A journey through the world’s newest narco-state. Drugs transformed Ecuador from a Latin American success story into a war zone." I haven't read it, but this is one of those long, investigative articles that appear weekly in this magazine.

  • @analogninomad
    @analogninomad 7 месяцев назад +4

    Great video! Thank you for your honest opinions! 🙏🏼

  • @BOULDERGEEK
    @BOULDERGEEK 7 месяцев назад +1

    We love Ecuador and will be returning in a couple of months. But, we decided that the temporary visa residency requirements don't work with our needs at this point in life. Elderly parents and grand kids mean more trips to the US for the near future. So, we'll just be tourist visa people and get short term rentals.

  • @joanfelt8069
    @joanfelt8069 7 месяцев назад +4

    Love ❤️ this video . We have just spent 2 months in ANTAYLA Turkey ❤❤❤

  • @MARIPILIPM
    @MARIPILIPM 7 месяцев назад +2

    Great to see you again guys🙌🏻

  • @dromomaniac8318
    @dromomaniac8318 7 месяцев назад +1

    We looooved Rome, but not quite as much as Florence and Venice (in the winter!). One of our favourite countries to visit was Japan, which actually really surprised me. The food was so great, everything was so easy because it’s SO organised and we felt safe and welcome everywhere we went. There’s so much history, culture and regional foods to immerse yourselves in without ever feeling uncomfortable.

  • @bethnewman4777
    @bethnewman4777 7 месяцев назад +1

    Will you be traveling to Czechia or Slovakia? Prague is AMAZING!

  • @adamwalker7338
    @adamwalker7338 7 месяцев назад +1

    So sorry about your loss. We miss our dogs as well. We snowbird from Europe and won't stress a new dog with that travel.
    Don't overstay your Schengen limit.

  • @2uptempo
    @2uptempo 7 месяцев назад +5

    You two are so likeable!! What a charming video today.

  • @eugenefirebird8938
    @eugenefirebird8938 7 месяцев назад +37

    Travel is a full time job. It's not relaxing. It is hard work. It is a hard life and takes an extraordinary amount of energy. Then there is culture shock and time change shocks. I can only take about 2 months at a time. Then I go home and rest. About 4 months per year is all I can stand. I have to hand it to these two for slugging it out traveling near full time.

    • @jonathanjacques7250
      @jonathanjacques7250 7 месяцев назад +2

      Agreed

    • @scottjohnson921
      @scottjohnson921 7 месяцев назад +3

      True. I spend months dreaming about travelling, but then I get tired out so quickly!

    • @anniesshenanigans3815
      @anniesshenanigans3815 7 месяцев назад +1

      definitely. But 'slow travel' can be easier. I think 3 months anywhere would be enough time to be okay with moving on. Some have a restless spirit. Frankly after 3 or 4 months anywhere I am bored. Also it depends on the place.

    • @allyson1691
      @allyson1691 7 месяцев назад +1

      This is not true for everyone

    • @sues7743
      @sues7743 7 месяцев назад +1

      As someone who travelled 6 months in Europe, it was wonderful. However constant travel, new accomodations IS stressful. It was much more expensive then I thought.

  • @sam.victor470
    @sam.victor470 6 месяцев назад +1

    Lived a couple of decades in southeast Asia and loved it. Malaysia was the least problematic, but Vietnam (specifically Ho Chi Min city) the most exciting. Thailand was ok but Myanmar was the prettiest, despite the civil conflict.
    Currently back in Europe (specifically Las Canarias, Spain) was which is great. Always warm.
    Now interested in Colombia, Ecuador (specifically the coast, beach resorts) and love the accent in Spanish. Will watch all your videos first.

  • @jawkneekat
    @jawkneekat 7 месяцев назад +5

    I too, was disappointed when I went to Athens. Hot, filthy, and somewhat inhospitable. Was going to spend a week there but high-tailed it out of there within a few days. The next 6 weeks on various Aegan islands, however, was fabulous. What an adventure!

  • @pauladosch7062
    @pauladosch7062 7 месяцев назад +3

    Go to the Baltics! I’m a Lithuanian-American and this area is very under-rated. We stayed there for several weeks and it was very smooth and cost-effective.

  • @KrisiaVaca
    @KrisiaVaca 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hola! The first time I visited Europe was to the beautiful, enchanting "Eternal" city if Rome. There's just something about this city that makes you fall in love with it. I live it so much that we've visited 4 times already, there is just so much to see that one visit is not enough. Enjoy your travels!

  • @sgt.grinch3299
    @sgt.grinch3299 7 месяцев назад +14

    Good luck and may God continue to bless you both.

  • @WilliamImhof
    @WilliamImhof 7 месяцев назад +3

    Excellent video - keep them coming.

  • @BlackManMeetsWorld
    @BlackManMeetsWorld 7 месяцев назад +2

    Youre going to love the affordability in Malaysa

  • @karlafreeman43
    @karlafreeman43 7 месяцев назад +7

    I know you went to Greee, but Crete is a world unto itself. Dublin is my spiritual home as it is the City of Literature, amazing people, pubs, and parks.

  • @jeffreytowson2990
    @jeffreytowson2990 7 месяцев назад +14

    I've done slow travel covering the whole world for over 15 years.
    My top 3 places for quality of life (not initial excitement) are Bangkok, Rio de Janeiro, and Paris.

  • @Godlvr008
    @Godlvr008 7 месяцев назад +4

    So happy for your travels and wisdom. History NUT- been to Europe 12x- Florence is my #1 but Rome is always interesting, friendliest people were Dublin/Cork, loved Athens(dollar goes far) and Granada was as you described, Barcelona clean NYC. Best surprise was Catania, Southern Sicily. Enjoy Asia but Singapore is really just high end shopping. Honk Kong was great, more to do and more history. Good luck! PS We used your insight to move to Nicaragua, so far, we love the people.

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sharing! Congrats on your move!

  • @MAX5WM
    @MAX5WM 7 месяцев назад +2

    Well-balanced video without being annoying. Well done!

  • @Mtnshell56
    @Mtnshell56 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love the live updates. Enjoy and thank you!

  • @thefilipinapee
    @thefilipinapee Месяц назад +1

    What a sweet and wonderful wife. Much wisdom in this video. Life is short. Cheers

  • @billjohnson6300
    @billjohnson6300 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see you back again! Try Korea, Seoul, Pusan, the DMZ,(you can actually go in a tunnel all the way to the North Korean border)! Go to the Buddhist temple in South Central South Korean at 3:00 AM for a drum ceremony.

  • @JMoroccoMisterBoy
    @JMoroccoMisterBoy 7 месяцев назад +1

    Amelia And JP ;
    Looking Fine, Please Stay Healthy ;
    Happy Trails to You Two :
    Tks. much.

  • @jessesteele7269
    @jessesteele7269 7 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic! I agree with you about slow travel. It's a matter of perspective and opinion. We've done a lot of slow traveling throughout the world, still do. Lived in two different Asian countries for 12 years and did quite a lot of slow travel throughout SE Asia and Oceania. Recently relocated back to the States. Have a homebase here now and continuing to slow travel through Latin America, North Africa, and Europe. Semi-retirement in Australia or Mexico is in the distant, but not so distant future.
    Good luck folks!

  • @jwinters9974
    @jwinters9974 7 месяцев назад +2

    We recently did the reverse, Athens to Italy/Rome (currently in). We liked both. Athens lived up to our expectations; the Saturday markets were incredible, lively and active neighborhoods, archeological sites were fascinating! Greek islands made for excellent day trips. Rome is crowded, but for a reason. The place to be for Church and Roman history - both are fascinating. Love the water/drinking fountains throughout the city. Recommend you check out Serbia for some non-Schengen time, as an alternative to Albania. Novi-Sad was very nice.

  • @BritCol72
    @BritCol72 7 месяцев назад +1

    You need to go back to Italy before going to Asia-head up to the Lake region north of Milano at this time of uear it’s great!!! Lago di Como, Lago Maggiore & Ticino (t chino) in the Italian part of 15:38 Switzerland - also go to Stresa on Lago Maggiore & Isola Bella which was Napolean’s summer home with Pallina Borghese. Not to Miss!!!

  • @conniecrew2585
    @conniecrew2585 7 месяцев назад +3

    Loving the update! You guys are a big reason for our move to Ecuador and now we'll be visiting Albania probably in October. Travel is such a challenge with a dog, although Bing will go with us wherever we are until she can't.
    Excited to see your next place after Montenegro!
    Amelia, I'd love if you'd talk a bit about being able to find your favorite toiletries/makeup and such in the places you go. Maybe it's a girlie thing, but it's nice to know what you can find where! And if they have clothes and shoes that fit larger people.
    You guys are looking great! ❤

  • @terrylyle8302
    @terrylyle8302 7 месяцев назад

    I've only been to Europe once, in high school, 1975. Choir tour in Yugoslavia, now Croatia. We stayed near Dubrovnik. Absolutely gorgeous! You should go there.

  • @gregperez919
    @gregperez919 6 месяцев назад

    You recommend not arranging housing and travel to one’s next location until after arriving to the most recent stay. The problem with that is if you wait until arriving to your first country, leaving one-two months later limits your housing and travel costs like fling go up. Slow travel also means, “ So what if you want more time at your current stay. You can always return in the future because you can.”

  • @JohnVogel-dt9uf
    @JohnVogel-dt9uf 7 месяцев назад +4

    Consider visiting Thailand and getting out of the tourist areas. Thai people are really friendly and weed's legal there (at least for now). Luang Prabang, Laos is worth the trip as is Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Have fun!

    • @heidigretel
      @heidigretel 7 месяцев назад +1

      Chiang Mai’s great. Luang Prabang & Angkor Wat too

    • @talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426
      @talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426 4 месяца назад

      Anywhere with low humidity and mild temps???? Spring/fall year round temps?

  • @peggywankowski7128
    @peggywankowski7128 7 месяцев назад +4

    I appreciate you guys so much. I am getting so much knowledge on all the possibilities there are to possibly spend the last legs of life. I do have a question tho…
    How do you manage health insurance when traveling?
    Thx for all you do!

    • @dlwilliamson5644
      @dlwilliamson5644 7 месяцев назад

      I agree. I was to be in Cuenca and this got interrupted with my new puppy. Thus, I have spent the last 7 months training my puppy to be a certified service animal. I am researching Mexico, Ecuador and Spain. All of this is because of Amelia & JP!

    • @AmeliaAndJP
      @AmeliaAndJP  7 месяцев назад +2

      We talked about health insurance near the end of this video:
      Europe’s Schengen Zone Explained (plus slow travel lodging and health insurance options)
      ruclips.net/video/YrDOslqHZdc/видео.html

    • @dlwilliamson5644
      @dlwilliamson5644 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@AmeliaAndJP Amelia Content! Wooo Hooo!