Moving to Ecuador saved my life | Left the US for Ecuador | Expat Life in Cuenca, Ecuador | Travel
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I'm looking at moving to Ecuador or the Caribbean in the future.
Thanks for sharing your video!
Your video really captures what I felt when I visited Cuenca for the first time in February. I 100% concur on feeling less stressed, healthier, and happier. I loved the local people I met; kind, gentle. The U.S. feels so different now than when I grew up; so aggressive, divided, more mean-spirited. The gringos I met in Ecuador (at least those who have truly embraced the culture and the differences) seemed truly happy. I felt so much more grounded walking everywhere instead of always being in a car. Hiking in Cajas was so close and wonderful, even for an older guy like me. You are so right when you mention finding the joy in discovering what you REALLY need to be happy. Sorry about the long note here; I really just wanted to thank you for a lovely video. I do hope to move there and perhaps take you both for a canelazo at Yaku! I’m so glad to see your happiness - it really shines through in this video. Cheers!
I appreciate the long message. No worries at all. I know exactly how you feel. I don't know what it is about this place.. but it makes you feel more balanced.
The US can feel unhealthy a lot of the time. When I visited the US in January.. there was a constant stream of bad news on TV, shootings, divisive politics, followed by ads for medications, illnesses, side effects...puts you right into a state of fear and anxiety. It was as if I had entered a negative bubble again. It can all be a bit much..
Hope you find ways to stay balanced and healthy. And I'm going to hold you to that Canelazo hahahaha...Thanks for watching and commenting.
My son and I moved to Ecuador and Cuenca almost 3 years ago. If I had stayed in the US I have no doubt that I would be homeless. Here in Cuenca we live a simple frugal but very happy life. Love you videos and music selections.
So relatable, I often also wonder what our lives would be like if we had stayed in the US. Especially considering the rising cost of housing, food and general living. Over here, we also live a simple life and get to enjoy the simple pleasures without breaking the bank. Super grateful for the opportunity to live in this beautiful country.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate you ❤️
I enjoy this style of video. I visited Cuenca a couple of years ago and will be returning to live for the rest of the year pretty soon. It's great to know that Cuenca has had a positive impact on your health and wellbeing overall.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting Jane. I appreciate your support. My recommendation - Please make sure the accommodation you choose when you get back has a generator because Cuenca has been suffering a lot of power outages lately. ( Just incase you need consistent power to work remotely)
@@TheXplorasDiary Thanks for the tip. I do work remotely so this is my biggest concern about the move
Hi, Thank You for a Great video. I have travelled back and forth to Ecuador 5 times starting in 2001. I now live in Sangolqui ( 3 years now ) and plan to live here for the rest of my life. I recently went back to U.S.A. for a visit and was Shocked at the prices! No way I could live there again! Viva Ecuador!!!
I am Ecuadorian and it makes me so glad to read you saying that being here has been a healing experience for you! In this country, most people are friendly, open and humble, and the slower pace and simpler life brings peace to many people. I wish you both the very best. I liked your video ❤
Thanks so much, Yes, Ecuador has been very good to us in many different ways. It's the best decision we've made in the last decade 😂 We love it here so far. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Beautiful video 🙂 I feel much the same way living in the US. We want to come to Cuenca but have been worried about what we are seeing in the news. So glad you've found some peace. The fruit and the flower market in Cuenca is amazing...much love 💜
I wouldn't worry about Cuenca. The main problems are along the coast in Guayaquil and Manta.
The media is blowing things out of proportion. We feel absolutely safe here in Cuenca. As the other person who commented stated, the violence is mainly in a few coastal cities. The whole country hasn't descended into chaos as the media is trying to portray.
Thanks for watching and commenting ☺️. I appreciate you
Another great video, so relaxing! Enjoy the good times ❤
Thanks. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
My husband who's fluent in Spanish had such a had yime with the Ecuadorian dialect. We still enjoyed the few days we spent in Chone and Quito. I want to try that pork belly. We just finished Shogun too. Toragana and Mariko were excellent at playing chess. I love how there was no cliffhanger ending as well
That's amazing. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay here. Heading to Quito soon, and hoping to document the journey.
Also, you HAVE to try that pork belly recipe. I jthink I Just forgot to state that I added oyster sauce, as well. It's so yummy. I was inspired by this guy's recipe --->>ruclips.net/video/ln2CKN9WIJg/видео.html
I'm sad Shogun ended. Now I need to find another good show. Toragana and Mariko-sama were excellent. I even fell in love with the Anjin-sama by the end of the show. I'm hoping for a season two, but I hear it's based on a book. So don't know if that'll be possible.
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Your video is so soothing. I will have to try that pork belly recipe 😊
Love the style of this video! Great job!
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I'm making my way through all your videos and I believe this is my favourite so far. Thank you for your candour.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Welcome to my country, I hope you keep having a good life here. I advice you too try as many dishes as you can, humitas, caldo de bola, viche de pescado, guatita, corviche, hayacas, encebollado, tortillas (de verde, yuca, choclo, etc), morocho, pan de yuca and the list goes on 😅
Thank you so much. I'm going to write your recommendations down. Thank you for sharing.
Great to see you!!!!! Thank you,,,thank you!!! Lets see if Pina Colata icecream made film debue 🙂
Thank you too for watching and commenting. Still haven't found your Piña Colada ice cream yet
@@TheXplorasDiary I'll hve to go looking for it. Said 3 locations. odd hours. New business I want to say highlighted in Cuenca High Life newsletter or YapaTree newsletter!!!??!!! planned to deliver expand away from Cuenca. ........
Im so happy for you. If there is a definition of finding yourself, this is it.
Awww thanks so much. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
I’ve been waiting on your new video for days😊 Cuenca Ecuador is in my heart now and forever, these are going to be the longest 11 months of life until I return. Thank you for your beautiful videos. I forgot to ask how are you guy’s coping with the power cuts
Wow. I'm so humbled. I'm learning how to use a new editing software that kept crashing my computer, so I took a little longer than expected with this video. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos.
In terms of the power cuts, they've been pretty frequent and long. However, we live in a building with a generator so we have been lucky enough not to feel them as much.
I'm sure you're counting down the days till you get back here. Stay Safe.
I appreciate you watching and commenting.
I like this edit. Bienvenidos a Ecuador 🇪🇨
Muchas Gracias. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you again ☺️
Top top video as always!❤ well done!!
Thanks so much. I appreciate your kind words.
Nice video, I wish you the best in Cuenca ❤
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Nive vide. Lots of tasty things! Congratulations on finding your happy place!
Thanks so much! 😊 I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Your video reminded me of why I keep returning to Cuenca. February can’t come quick enough - thank you
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Great job y'all! Our only regret moving to Ecuador is that we didn't do it 10 years ago lol.
😂😂 I can understand. Ecuador is a beautiful country. I'm grateful we get to experience this. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
Saved mine too. 9 years now.
Best decision ever ❤️
Ha ha. I believe so as well.
Oh Wow I never watched your videos but it sure was excellent, Ecuador is my born country coming from Jewish background but I live in the States and I cannot wait till April 2025 moving to Ecuador, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, peace on your journey and let God guide you on your future, blessings 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
I agree with you - I haven't been to too many places, but I think Ecuador is the most beautiful country I've been to. Those breathtaking mountainous landscapes always take my breath away.
All the best with your move here, I bet you're counting down the days till your move.
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nice camera work, and editing , thanks for the Tour and views
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Very nice video. My husband and I live in a town close to Ambato, Ecuador. It is a non-expat community but, is has places like what you see in Cuenca. The cost of living is less expensive. The only downside is that we aren't able to socialize with English speaking people.
Thanks for sharing! I have heard of Ambato, however, I haven't had the chance to visit yet. I hope to be able to make it there sometime soon. It would be nice to be able to capture the beauty there as well.
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Im here for the Soothing Music 😄
😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm glad you're enjoying the music. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I hope I will be smart enough like you to move to Cuenca someday very soon. ¡Me gusta Ecuador mucho!
I would love to move to Ecuador but US news been showing lot of violence but it could be the US trying to keep its people from fleeing. The cost of living in the US is unbearable and the constant need to make $$$$ just to survive its tiring.
The drug related/cartel violence is only within a few places in the country. It's not as bad as it's being portrayed in the news.. I saw a headline saying the whole country had descended into violence and chaos, which is far from the truth. Can't trust the news... a lot of sensationalizing going on.
I hope you're able to make it out of America, if that's your heart's desire. I understand the cost of living crises and constant need to make money can make life very unbearable.
Goodluck and thank you for watching and commenting on my video.
Lovely. And I need to try that dish since pork is so plentiful here. I never cook it as I don't know what to do with it really. LOL! It would be nice to meet you one day!
Yes, the pork dish is super easy and very delicious. Plus, you can find all the ingredients you need to make it here. You should absolutely try it. And I'm sure we might run into each other one day.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Your support means a lot.
I hope you stay over there in Cuenca.....I would love to see more videos of you guys over there...😊😊😊
Another great Video!! Keep Going!
Thank you ☺️
Good points 🙂 ❤ !
I'm living in Quito now and love it, much friendlier " Hola veci" everywhere I go the food is less expensive and much more nourishing the markets I visit with the " a dollar " for 12 tangerines 🍊 tomatoes or a bunch of bananas 🍌 only a dollar rent is not sky high busses are only 35 cents taxis are everywhere and don't charge you for just getting in and they will, all stop for me I'm dark brown and in Chicago that's a problem, I'm married to a wonderful local woman and we want to bring our daughter stateside for a better education and job opportunities I'm retired and as soon as we do that we're returning to Sangolqui to live out the remainder of our lives our daughter wants to return as well, I'm not looking forward to returning to Chicago due to the high cost of housing on a pension here we live very comfortably.
The sizzling sounds of the food was the best part!
Hello friends, greetings from the Galapagos Islands, a very safe place, although we have certain problems of petty crime or drug trafficking through speedboats that use the Galapagos route to supply their boats with gasoline and food, we are really safe. I hope that many cities in Ecuador will live in total peace as Cuenca and Galapagos do
Glad to hear you feel safe in Galapagos, as we do here in Cuenca. Thank you for watching and subscribing. I appreciate you
Should I leave the U.S. and move to Cuenca? I do not have enough money to move to anywhere in the U.S. Or would it cost less to live in a rural area of Ecuador? I want to buy, not rent and I want to ship a container.
Very lovely couple 😊😊😊😊
Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing. So heavy doing w Spanish. ???🇪🇨
Thank you too for watching and commenting. I confess my Spanish could be much better. I can understand better than I can speak. But i'm getting better.
Thanks for sharing so how u doing w Spanish..???
Thank you too for watching. My spanish is slowly improving
I kinda envy your life over my birth country....
How has the weather been since you're there....cool or warm,or both??😊
The weather in Cuenca has been great since we got here. Not too cold... not too warm, either. But it rains multiple times in a week. Last week parts of the city were flooded after heavy rains and other parts experienced landslides. I think we're in the process of experiencing a season change, but I'm not too sure.
@@TheXplorasDiary The weather near Ambato, Ecuador are in the 70s in the daytime, and 50s-60s at night, mostly sunny.
you permanently live there now?
Yes, for now. But we don't know for how long.
@@TheXplorasDiary Awesome.
Keep improving your Spanish, it WILL pay off.
Thank you for the encouragement. I'm hoping to be able to take formal classes soon to accelerate the process.
Why not show the poverty , lack of medical care, crime and the rest of the real life instead of food.
I'm sharing what I'm passionate about. However, I'm sure you can find videos on poverty, lack of medical care, crime etc here in Ecuador, on youtube. Search a little harder. They're there. All the best ☺️
@@TheXplorasDiary Your videos are very well done and have high artistic qualities. I believe you work with people who are interested in leaving the US.