Thank you for the video. Good information. Just an idea, but maybe you could do some shorts that do not require a lot of work and could help the channel. I like to see landmarks, restaurants, markets, or anything from Ecuador.
I really appreciate the feedback! There are tons of times I’ve wanted to make short videos about those things to showcase some things that may generally not be shown in other videos but if there’s interest in it (and I’m seeing that there is) then I’ll definitely do it. I really appreciate the suggestion because I’m always trying to make the best content and that’s why I put so much work into it but I’m glad to know that small showcases like that are also of interest.
Electronics are crazy expensive can be 20 to 30 percent more expensive unless its a Chinese brand phone etc you can't get in the US, Then it might be affordable or less than US prices. In Ecuador and Colombia, I can't believe the prices of clothes washer/dryer. They can be over $1000 USD in some cases for things back home that would be $300 to $500
The price difference is absolutely nuts. Personally in order to have a TV and air conditioner I had to buy brands that I’m not even 100% sure where they’re from. Part of me would understand the price jump if people were earning American or more salaries but that’s absolutely not the case and I’m really surprised sometimes with how much some people are willing to sacrifice to have these things. For example some friends in order to have a car they’ll pay it off using credit but that’s like 5+ years they’re getting themselves into and even then those monthly payments aren’t cheap. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Import duty, having to balance costs with how many go missing en route, etc. Transport costs to different places ... lots of reasons. Australia was like that in the 1980s, and anything American was so heavily taxed by the gov't ... books by 100% to keep the British ways current by making American methods ... the enemy. LOL Until Aussies could fly to LA and go shopping. Then they LOVED the USA. 🤣🤣
Appreciate the feedback and I’ll try to go in depth with a video about the education system as soon as I can! Is there any specific information you’d like to see so that I don’t overlook it?
Dope video bro. Yes if you can make a video breaking down the higher educational system(colleges) This always confuses me when my family explain it to me lol
Always appreciate the feedback Lou! I’m definitely gonna get on that education video, might make it a three part series in order to explain every part well. But there’s the possibility of a video before that but no matter what it’s definitely gonna happen 💯
Really enjoyed this - you're a great presenter and fun to watch, too! And so glad you explained the potato chips and helmet; I'm new here and was a bit confused. haha The only issue for me is all the sound effects and screen text that flashed so fast it was unreadable unless I paused, and then I had to reverse again to listen to you. I think I'm showing my age... and the fact that I suck at multi-tasking! Off to explore your channel now.
Hello! Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I like adding things to my background that resemble Easter eggs, I feel it makes the experience more fun and it certainly helps when explaining something, the chips are definitely a great example of that. I even made a community post foreshadowing what the video was going to be about which made it like a “can you guess what the video is about” kind of situation. As for the text I do admit that I went a bit overboard with it this time, but that’s because there was so much I had to remove in the process of editing I just hoped that anyone who was curious enough or wanted more details would go back and check the text out. And the sound effects I always feel help enhance the experience and show a bit of who the person behind the video/edits is, even if they were frequent I hope they helped make the video more entertaining to watch! :) Thanks a ton for watching and I hope you enjoy the rest of the content and this community! 👏🏼
Believe it or not Ecuador has the highest minimum wage in Latinamerica, so you need to put it in context. Loved your love for Ecuadorian food! It must also be noted that Portoviejo is not one of the main cities, hence the lack of things to do for entertainment and the streets state in the past, it should never be the case but it's to like all the country is like that. I agree with you on the lack of respect for police, that's sad. The reason tech costs more is because of absurd high taxes to protect the national products, it's not that the vendors take advantage of you. It's completely normal that you can't find an american snack, or American sports, it's like wanting to play ecuavolley in the States! haha.
Hey there, appreciate for the feedback! I focused so much on Ecuador and comparing it to the states that I didn’t think to compare to the rest of Latin America 🥲 It makes me sad that the capital of Manabi wouldn’t be considered a main city, like if I hear “this is the capital of X” then I’d instantly assume there’s a ton to do, but here’s hoping it keeps getting better. Oh boy the police, just heard today a policeman got robbed in Guayaquil, like what? 😩 True, but I saw someone complaining the other day on a tech item because it was marked up almost double the price, like I understand wanting to make money but let’s not exaggerate lol Hahahaha but I miss my American snacks and sports, and the few times I find them believe me I enjoy them to the fullest Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM I totally get you! I'm an ecuadorian living in UK and the only time I found ecuadorian snacks I think I made a party, haha! What I save here in tech I spend in food, lol, big hugs!!
@@maribelc8069 goodness I don’t like how exchanging food for tech sounds lol I don’t know how you do it, I’d probably go into cardiac arrest without Ecuadorian food for a while, but instead of giving me an IV just pump some encebollado into my system and I should be fine 😂 Big hugs right back and I hope the UK keeps treating you well!
And how many people earn that minimum income or higher? Answer: less than 50%. Half of the people have only an informal job. They earn between $150 and $200 per month on average.
@@lvovodessa yes, underemployment is a sad reality, according to official statistics almost 5 million people are working but recieving less than minimum wage, (that includes MLM for example) not sure were you got the 50%. It sadly happens also in the US.
Another great video. Can you talk more about earthquakes and healthcare in Ecuador? How much are earthquakes a deterrent to moving, retiring and touring in Ecuador? SN people over 60 get by without health insurance?
Thanks for your comment! I have actually been thinking about talking about earthquakes, more specifically the 2016 earthquake and my personal experience with it. I made a slight mention of healthcare in my new cost of living video but more on pricing so there is still more to cover when it comes to that. Currently there are some topics I still have to cover but I do hope to be able to cover these topics as well as soon as possible. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I mean… to be fair, you live in a provincial town. Many of the things you mentioned are nothing like that in Quito, Guayaquil or Cuenca… even a city like Ambato, which is surprisingly not small and has some very interesting areas. The culture shock is much bigger if you’re in a town like portoviejo.
Totally agree, I have no doubt in my mind that my viewpoints would’ve included other shocks had I stayed in different cities. I spent time in Guayaquil and a smaller amount of time in Machala when I arrived so I have an idea of how they were at the time, and with all the news I see and hear from friends and family living in Guayaquil and other parts of the country, even now I’d still find shocks. But that’s the beauty of a video like this and the opinion of each individual, it’s not going to be the same for everyone and everyone’s opinion/point of view is valuable because it gives anyone coming more insight into things they otherwise wouldn’t have known. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
If you were expecting a big city,with a good system of cleaning, high buildings and all those metropoli’s stuff maybe you should move to Quito or to the states ?
You left out customs for items shipped to Ecuador. I have the same issue in Ukraine. I have to keep the total cost of the item PLUS its shipping to UNDER 100 USD or I get slammed with absurd customs duties and fees. Your mention of "fees" in the Ed System is the same here, low wages the same amounts, and gov't jobs are hard to get b/c that is where most of the corruption is. Even locals with MBA's earned in the West cannot get gov't jobs here. Tech is overpriced but even going into the EU does not help. Same thing. So from what you have described to me there would be no real surprises. Oh I forgot the cops aren't much better here. Some are darn good but most I avoid like the plague and I was a Deputy Sheriff in the U.S. Enjoy your vids. Keep up the good work.
Hey, I enjoyed your video. In certain areas of Ecuador what you shared might be true, but there are other more remote areas that have almost zero issues you brought up. I've spent a little time in Quito before heading to the Canton of Loja where I've spend most of my time in Ecuador. I will be starting some humanitarian work in Guayaquil and Quito and will be importing a number of containers in Guayaquil in the coming months. I'd like to meet up and find out your interest in being part of Équipe Internacional that we'll be doing/launching in Ecuador and all of Latin America. Dennis
Hello! Thank you for your comment. I do agree, there are places that are much better than others but I can never not highlight the things that have happened to me as well as others because they are the experiences that we have truly had. In other words if the opposite narrative were told by someone living in a place that you mentioned, then people coming would have no idea of the hardships they could come to experience as well. Every story needs to be told in order to get a full understanding of the situation. One day I do plan on hitting up places that are “promised lands” as I’ve come to call them so that I can also give their half of the story. I will take precautions of course no matter what because that’s just something that I feel should always be done. All that being said, some things have changed (slightly) where I live while others not so much. As for the situation with the project and meet up, it sounds interesting so if possible I’d like it if you could send me more information about that through my business email which is in the about section of my RUclips channel. I always like to have the maximum amount of information before agreeing to anything. Once again I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I’m going to Guayaquil in October and I’m so nervous 😬 this my first time over there ima be there for two weeks and this first time ima meet my husband family face to face
Any chance you can do a video that includes the name and info of these frequent traveler businesses that will bring your purchased items from the U.S to Ecuador?
That’s an interesting topic! I know someone who does this service and I can ask them in detail about everything and they can most likely also send things in the country (through services) but if it’s to check city by city who does this service then that would be a very complicated video to do alone. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
If you are bringing children check out what the OECD says about the Ecuadorian system. The words are good, but ... the university in the city I live in ranks 7,700+. They pump out people with degrees that "sound" impressive. He's giving you an honest "hint" about what the education system is REALLY like. Arithmetic can be difficult for people with degrees, like dentistry. Tricky concept. Do not expect people to really help you with the language. It is not like Spain where the gov't has classes for all ages available in even small towns for really cheap prices to help foreigners of all ages learn. You are not going to find someone to help you out unless you spend your time with other foreigners. The locals might think they are helping you and then they get bored with it and leave you to finish the thing you don't know how to do. Different countries, different ways of doing things. I live across the street from a motorcycle cop ... everything he says is true. I live in the city said to be the centre of music and culture in Ecuador. Good luck with that. It's like the education system, and ... One of the things I knew before I came to Ecuador is where to find Ace and his honest take of life in Ecuador. There is NO civic mail delivery. Do NOT expect to get any snail mail, it doesn't exist and never has. Couriers ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣It will cost you US$100 to have a single document, a piece of paper, courier with DHL from the USA. IF it arrives. IF you can get a credit card with a bank then IF you use that card to purchase something it can be sent to a PO Box in FL and the bank will have it brought into Ecuador ... for a price relative to size and weight, on top of whatever S&H you have paid in the USA ... It's not straightforward to use couriers within the country either. Before I came here I would have listened to Ace and thought, oh yeah, that doesn't seem like such a big deal ... The cumulative effect of these things is ... more than you can likely imagine, but if you come here, you won't have to wonder if you have lost your marbles, you can just listen to what Ace is saying and no it is NOT your imagination and it is not going to change any time soon. I like this guy, he is not trying to kowtow (suck up) to the locals here, he is being honest. I wish he had been vlogging when I was listening to the crap some others put out there.
Well since Portoviejo is the capital city of Manabi I look at it as a main city, not to mention that when I got here as a kid I wasn’t even thinking about it as a main city or anything and my expectations for things were much higher, and even if they weren’t I would never have expected anywhere in the world to have that much dust 😅 I’m just glad that things have gotten better and I’ve also gotten better at balancing my expectations :) Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
The reason that electrical equipment cost double the price is because people would be bringing their electronics from the states and not buying nothing from Ecuador making department stores to go out of business!!!!
the price difference is all tax. do you think we make any electronics in america? what do you think NAFTA was all about? i sholdn't have to say this but google it. the internet is a inexhaustible source of information, but most people, even on youtube, seem incapable of googling anything. so if ecuador quit taxing electronics stuff they would sell it at the same price we sell it for in america.
Great points, can confirm. The Police and the legal system often target those who have money but little ability to defend themselves. Criminals can defend themselves. Come on, Ecuador.
I don’t think you travel in Ecuador because my girlfriend that’s Puerto Rican said to me the malls in Guayaquil are bigger than the malls in the United States.!!!! Also the streets in Quito are light Year’s better than the street in New York.! I only eat in high Class for places and I find it to be better service and better food than New York. I went to Guayaquil, Salinas, Montanita and Quitó I had a blast.
Really? That’s so strange but maybe it’s on a city by city basis. Like I remember in Florida, the best mall was sawgrass, I literally could walk around it for hours. Over here when I went to the mall in Guayaquil, I walked around for about an hour and saw pretty much everything. Maybe the mall where your girlfriend went to in the states was small? And I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed Ecuador, it’s an amazing country but I just pointed out the things that I went through and everyone’s experience will definitely be different.
Ace does Ecuador have good gyms for lifting weights? I'm thinking Cuenca! I like to lift weights, go hiking, read books, maybe nightclub every so often? I also like nutritious food for affordable prices. My budget is $1,640 a month. Will i be comfortable in Cuenca as a single guy on this budget?.
Hello Christopher, thanks for your questions! In terms of gyms, if Cuenca is anything like Portoviejo then they’re not that expensive. Over here you can get a membership at a decent gym for about $30-40 a month or $1.50-$2.00 a day. If I had to speculate how much that would be in a city like Cuenca I could imagine it being maybe $50-80 a month. Either way I’ll look into it and make a video on the topic. When it comes to food there’s a lot to look at but markets definitely sell it cheap and fresh. I feel that it should all definitely be manageable at $1640 a month with a frugal lifestyle but I will be making a more detailed cost of living video soon so maybe that could give you a better idea or you can also check out the previous one I made. :) Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I stumbled upon your video on Portoviejo and subscribed. I went for a week and was aching to speak English. I’m fluent in both English and Spanish. Can I ask why you decided to move to Ecuador? Maybe I haven’t reached that video yet. I guess doing this blog keeps your English in shape
Appreciate it! And I know how that feels, like when I first got here I wanted to speak English especially since most people laughed at my Spanish or didn’t completely understand me since I only knew the basics, but when I did run into someone who knew English it was great. I haven’t exactly detailed why I decided to move to Ecuador, I’m saving that for a big story time video since there’s a few reasons but one of the reasons was the economy, things weren’t all that good at the time. As for my English I actually have a few things that keep it decent which are my videos, I have a brother and tons of friends who speak English, I read a ton of things in English, and I also teach English so ironically my formal English is even better now than when I was in the states lol Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Is it actually true that the mailing system does not work? Meaning if I want to get something sent from Germany (where I come from) someone needs to bring it over?
Hello Laila, thank you for your question! At the time that I had made that video, yes the mailing system didn’t work. At the time it had gone under due to being underfunded (or so that’s what was known). I also tried not to long ago to get some documents/mail from google and had been waiting for months (since January) and nothing arrived. Currently it seems to be up and running again though I think it’s in the hands of the private company “Servientrega” but I can’t 100% confirm that. What I did try to do to further investigate is go onto the official site but it seems to be outdated and a link that needed to be filled out to be able to send things was unavailable (it timed out). I tried to do further investigations and the possibility to send items from another country to Ecuador does seem to be possible but the “official” means seem to say that that service is for Ecuadorians living outside the country and even then they have to register online and go through a process. That leads me to believe that if you want to send it as a foreigner you have to use a private delivery company and most likely go through a courier service, which I find to be easier anyways. And even easier than that is having someone bring it over although depending on what you’d like brought over the price will vary. I hope this helps and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I'm collecting all infos about Ecuador but still having some concern about security issues (robbery and gunned men on bikes 😁😁) But about about Ecuadorian such lovely persons Thank a lot mate for the updates respect from Tunisia Africa 🇹🇳❤️🙏 Peace
Hey there, appreciate the feedback! I think you should mainly worry about any safety issues if you walk around a lot and carry things of importance. If you’re in a vehicle there’s a much less chance of anything happening to you and of course you’ll find cities that are definitely safer than others. I just like to make sure to give all the info so that no one ever feels like they came and weren’t told about X or Y thing like what happened to me. If I had known before then I probable wouldn’t have gotten my phone robbed 🥲 But anyways you’ll love Ecuador and Ecuadorians I’m sure, thanks for watching! 💯👏🏼
@@arfdali598 hey it’s actually a good request! If I had to give an answer from the top of my head I’d say Cuenca, Quito, and Ambato but in order to give an in depth answer I’d have to ask some family and friends who are living in those places. But from just my opinion and the little I’ve heard of any serious “problems” I’d say those 3 cities.
Right now Ecuador is having bad rates with this new president. He is a banker who robbed many people in the past so became a millionaire and his dream was to become the president so he can leave pictures of him with other government people like with Biden... big deal... he has not done anything he did become president buying votes and ignorants in the country. No jobs, no meddicie, no health insurance no security, crime all over etc etc. So just be careful! Like I'm being careful here. Many crazy people here also.
Ace, young man! I really like your enigmatic videos. You're certainly full of energy. I think your videos are chock full of good info. But your quick splashes of text waste a lot of time. Have you ever arched your own videos? Some of those splashes are good to see, even useful, but they fall into three categories. First are the ones that may be quick but they're readable and present adequately. Next are the ones that useful or not they come and go too quick, gotta rewind and pause. Then are the ones that are quick so I go back and read them but they're not really useful. So what I'm asking is if you think it's really useful at least have it on screen long enough to figure it out... thanks a bunch and keep up the good work!
Hello Kent! Sorry for the late reply but appreciate the feedback. Honestly when I made the video I was playing around a lot with the movement and such of text, short form content and the YT tips I’d watched seemed to point to faster moving things but recently I’ve been getting more of the hang of it and limiting extreme movements or text that flies by too quickly. Either way if you ever have any more feedback I’m glad to hear/read it and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Thank you for your question! To be honest there isn’t really a sort of “college” here, there’s just “Universities”. I’ve been told there is a difference in places like the United States between the two. But if that’s what you’re looking for then yes, public Universities are free for Ecuadorians and even for people who aren’t from Ecuador. If you have any other doubts or questions let me know. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Actually Ecuadors math is more advanced than what it is in the United States. My two Cousins came from Ecuador and when they started school in the United States they were promoted to a higher grade because the Math in the United States is behind by a mile.
... the United States, or Florida? I was shocked to see people pulling out calculators to work out a 15% tip, to the penny. Not good at arithmetic and not good at the concept of a gratuity. I had a high school educated adult here give me a bill to repay. The three tiny objects added to $3.00, exactly. I was surprised to see the total was $11.98. I wish I could make this up. I could say the person was trying to cheat me, but I suspect he was cheated by the vendor. I also have contact with many people university educated who take time to add things like $2 + $2 + $5 + $5 to get $14... second year architecture, family owns a store ... Another kid is in 5th year architecture. I think it goes downhill were addition is concerned. Avoid studying architecture? Probably not.
@@xeray6032 everywhere in the United States they are behind in math!! The reason I was always good in math was because my father always ask me who much is this and if I add this and buy this how much do I have left??? And when I gave him the answer he would have the answer already and that made me mad so I tried hard and got good at it.!!
Actually I’m glad Ecuador doesn’t sell that garbage potato chip that give you cancer! When I go to Ecuador I don’t want to eat anything American!!! I like to eat healthy food. I’m born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y. So I’m not scared of any thieves actually the way my attitude is I don’t think no one wants to bother me.! Believe me I go to the projects in Red hook in the middle of the night.
Definitely! I actually talked about that in my “Don’t Travel to Ecuador” video because it’s the truth. I don’t think there’s anyplace in the world that is 100% safe. I just always talk about the experiences I’ve lived through because that’s my point of comparison, it’s a good way to let everyone know what I lived through and what to possibly expect! But even with all the danger I admire and love the beauty of Ecuador and the life I’ve lived here, it really let me see things from a different perspective you know? Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Of course, it’s actually an editing software I have on my phone. The app is called VLLO and I used to have the free version but I recently decided to go all in and buy the lifetime premium version.
dude. the temp is very dependent on the altitude. The condition of streets of five years ago is irrelevant. The educational system which you experienced many years ago is also irrelevant. Also, at least in the USA, failing students continue to be processed thru the system. Re wages, your show is viewed primarily by folks who already have their money/savings and do not depend on working for Ecuadorean companies or who work remotely; the disparity between EC wages and foreign income is a main attractant to many expats/immigrants. The best part of your show is the "I was lied to" comment - revealing that one must do their homework, visit governmental, etc. websites, avoid the glossy travel magazines and those who hype.
Hello, thanks for your comment! Yeah doing your research is definitely a must, but when you’re a kid being forced to come by your parents you don’t really consider research that much, at least I didn’t. Honestly temperature is confusing because my dad was recently in Quito twice in these past 3 months and both times when it was supposed to be cold, it was hot. I also made a community post where I showed the screenshots of Quito where it was sunny at 1-2PM, and by 3PM it was raining cats and dogs. At this point I’d rather say that temperature just depends on the day you happen to be there. As for the condition of the streets you’d think that it’s irrelevant but in some places it really isn’t. Even here in Portoviejo I know people who have been complaining since I’ve known them (5+ years at this point) that they fix every street except theirs. It’s crazy but I’m glad that at least there is and has been progress. Education is just unfortunate. As someone who’s a teacher I don’t think it’s fair to those who try their best to have to see how those who don’t somehow pass. And it is true that most who come have their money and wages but I also know a case of someone who wrote me directly asking me about work in Ecuador, I’ve even seen comments on some videos about the same thing. Everyone’s condition is different so I try to help as many people as I can by informing them about what I go through and how to solve it whenever possible. These are my experiences so definitely things will vary for everyone. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I enjoy your videos as they impart good information. But the thing that almost made me stop watching is the lighting fast texts that flash on and off the screen. I know you said below that you expected those who were interested to scroll back to read them. May I suggest that if we're watching the video, it's because we're interested. But they are difficult to watch and impossible to read. Better not have the text at all.
Hey, I appreciate the feedback! This editing style is one I’ve shifted away from a bit. I’ll still add informative text on screen but now it lasts much more time (as seen on more of my recent videos). I was still figuring out what works best and there is a lot of YT strategy that needs to be taken into consideration when making a video but I think I’ve found a rhythm that works. I have contemplated not having information on screen at all but I feel it takes away from the information maybe some people do want to go back and read or screenshot later on. I could also always say the things that I usually make into text but if my videos are somewhat lengthy now, they would only become unbearably lengthy by saying all the things that are written. That’s also why I made my podcasts where I just deep dive into topics and not worry about how long they are.
I’m from New York !!! So I can’t stand the Police!!! I know we need them but, when I went to Ecuador two years ago I felt safer than when I’m in New York. Actually I walk in the middle of the night in Montanita. I wails be walking and they would say to me cómo está piasa!!! Funny because I’m half Ecuadorian and half Colombian.
The situation with the police is so strange, I remember them being the ultimate symbol of peace when I was in the states and now I just don’t get why they (some not all) decided to do things that make you doubt their purpose. And some police are pretty cool here but I want them to be effective and cool. Like they’ll stop people for literally nothing here to get money out of them but ignore crime happening right next to them.
I'm from Ecuador and believe me living 40 years here still I miss Ecuador... this is not perfect. Homeless people l e in a very rich country like USA, Drugadicts for soo long. Killings in schools, LGTB parades? Young people freedom if you know what l mean.. even in elementary n try and is geting worse . School's? Please, they pass the grades not knowing enough ..crime? One of my best frie n d was killed inside her house, robbed, and in a small quiet town! people buying, buying, trash, trash oh my. NOWHERE IS PARADISE! The native America n s and reservations ? Etc etc. Racism. Ckasusn also .
Appreciate the feedback! “Nowhere is paradise” is probably the realest thing I’ve read today. I always think that no place is perfect because even perfection itself is defined differently by people. But just to be clear, I don’t think the USA is perfect and in that same sense I don’t think Ecuador is perfect or that anyplace is perfect because I’m sure no matter where you go, you can find fault in those places. But when I highlight the faults or even the strengths of a place it’s not to make any place look extremely bad or extremely good, but to speak of a reality. I’m sorry for the loss of your best friend and I hope everything’s alright but that’s the reality you lived through where you’re at, right? Does that mean if someone else goes they’ll live through the same thing? No, of course not, it’s not guaranteed, but by talking about your experience you prepare people for a possibility, and that’s what me and others who talk about Ecuador are always trying to do. I appreciate you telling me about these things because maybe it seems like I make one thing look really bad or really good but to clarify, that’s my experience and I’m here to tell it so that everyone’s can have a more complete idea of Ecuador before coming over. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Hate to break it to you, but there are LGBT parades throughout Ecuador's cities. It must be because it's a democratic country which respects personal freedom. There are always places like Russia which don't have LGBT parades or personal freedom, as we do in the US and Ecuador. That might be a better fit for you.
That is not a good thing . Why should the police be scared of criminals ?? In that case where will the law abiding honest citizens get their protection from when they are victims ??
Those are the questions that everyone here asks themselves all the time. A lot of people just resort to taking precautions, you know being street smart and avoiding things that could be considered to be dangerous. And we all know it’s not consistently dangerous, but it is annoying to have to go out and worry that something could happen in places or moments that it shouldn’t.
@@GMAceM That shows the level of inequality in the society . That's almost everywhere in every country these days . But there should be a minimum amount of law & order in existence otherwise the citizens would live in a state of fear psychosis .
@@bibekghatak5860 I’ve seen that the trust in countries authorities just keeps dwindling as time passes, especially in the states where the situation with the police is concerning but for different reasons than here. The worst part is that there doesn’t seem to be an end all solution for how things are because you get rid of one bad actor and another takes their place. That’s why even in presidential elections or even just the mayoral elections that recently passed, everyone just hopes that the person who wins does something to help. Everyone will complain but when all is said and done if the person (mayor or president) was terrible they most likely end up fleeing the country.
Good point, I just had high hopes since it’s a sport I really love and I’ve seen that it is played in other parts of the world. That being said most of the best baseball players come from Latin America and even then here it’s not as big a deal as would be expected. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM Baseball WAS popular maybe in the sixties and seventies. I live in Guayaquil. There is a baseball court at the corner of my house. My son played there when he was a kid. Not anymore. Today the court is full of Venezuelan immigrants. Baseball is big over there.
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Extremely good 👍 & informative video 📷 .
Thank you for the video. Good information. Just an idea, but maybe you could do some shorts that do not require a lot of work and could help the channel. I like to see landmarks, restaurants, markets, or anything from Ecuador.
I really appreciate the feedback! There are tons of times I’ve wanted to make short videos about those things to showcase some things that may generally not be shown in other videos but if there’s interest in it (and I’m seeing that there is) then I’ll definitely do it. I really appreciate the suggestion because I’m always trying to make the best content and that’s why I put so much work into it but I’m glad to know that small showcases like that are also of interest.
Electronics are crazy expensive can be 20 to 30 percent more expensive unless its a Chinese brand phone etc you can't get in the US, Then it might be affordable or less than US prices. In Ecuador and Colombia, I can't believe the prices of clothes washer/dryer. They can be over $1000 USD in some cases for things back home that would be $300 to $500
The price difference is absolutely nuts. Personally in order to have a TV and air conditioner I had to buy brands that I’m not even 100% sure where they’re from. Part of me would understand the price jump if people were earning American or more salaries but that’s absolutely not the case and I’m really surprised sometimes with how much some people are willing to sacrifice to have these things. For example some friends in order to have a car they’ll pay it off using credit but that’s like 5+ years they’re getting themselves into and even then those monthly payments aren’t cheap. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Import duty, having to balance costs with how many go missing en route, etc. Transport costs to different places ... lots of reasons. Australia was like that in the 1980s, and anything American was so heavily taxed by the gov't ... books by 100% to keep the British ways current by making American methods ... the enemy. LOL Until Aussies could fly to LA and go shopping. Then they LOVED the USA. 🤣🤣
I do like your sense of humor, and I do know how to 🍸 drink, starting Babel next week.
Much appreciated. Hope that Babel goes well for you and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Great video! I'd love a video about the education system there. Our family will be there in November.
Appreciate the feedback and I’ll try to go in depth with a video about the education system as soon as I can! Is there any specific information you’d like to see so that I don’t overlook it?
Dope video bro. Yes if you can make a video breaking down the higher educational system(colleges) This always confuses me when my family explain it to me lol
Always appreciate the feedback Lou! I’m definitely gonna get on that education video, might make it a three part series in order to explain every part well. But there’s the possibility of a video before that but no matter what it’s definitely gonna happen 💯
Nice and useful video, thanks.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Really enjoyed this - you're a great presenter and fun to watch, too! And so glad you explained the potato chips and helmet; I'm new here and was a bit confused. haha The only issue for me is all the sound effects and screen text that flashed so fast it was unreadable unless I paused, and then I had to reverse again to listen to you. I think I'm showing my age... and the fact that I suck at multi-tasking! Off to explore your channel now.
Hello! Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I like adding things to my background that resemble Easter eggs, I feel it makes the experience more fun and it certainly helps when explaining something, the chips are definitely a great example of that. I even made a community post foreshadowing what the video was going to be about which made it like a “can you guess what the video is about” kind of situation. As for the text I do admit that I went a bit overboard with it this time, but that’s because there was so much I had to remove in the process of editing I just hoped that anyone who was curious enough or wanted more details would go back and check the text out. And the sound effects I always feel help enhance the experience and show a bit of who the person behind the video/edits is, even if they were frequent I hope they helped make the video more entertaining to watch! :)
Thanks a ton for watching and I hope you enjoy the rest of the content and this community! 👏🏼
Believe it or not Ecuador has the highest minimum wage in Latinamerica, so you need to put it in context. Loved your love for Ecuadorian food! It must also be noted that Portoviejo is not one of the main cities, hence the lack of things to do for entertainment and the streets state in the past, it should never be the case but it's to like all the country is like that. I agree with you on the lack of respect for police, that's sad. The reason tech costs more is because of absurd high taxes to protect the national products, it's not that the vendors take advantage of you. It's completely normal that you can't find an american snack, or American sports, it's like wanting to play ecuavolley in the States! haha.
Hey there, appreciate for the feedback!
I focused so much on Ecuador and comparing it to the states that I didn’t think to compare to the rest of Latin America 🥲
It makes me sad that the capital of Manabi wouldn’t be considered a main city, like if I hear “this is the capital of X” then I’d instantly assume there’s a ton to do, but here’s hoping it keeps getting better.
Oh boy the police, just heard today a policeman got robbed in Guayaquil, like what? 😩
True, but I saw someone complaining the other day on a tech item because it was marked up almost double the price, like I understand wanting to make money but let’s not exaggerate lol
Hahahaha but I miss my American snacks and sports, and the few times I find them believe me I enjoy them to the fullest
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM I totally get you! I'm an ecuadorian living in UK and the only time I found ecuadorian snacks I think I made a party, haha! What I save here in tech I spend in food, lol, big hugs!!
@@maribelc8069 goodness I don’t like how exchanging food for tech sounds lol
I don’t know how you do it, I’d probably go into cardiac arrest without Ecuadorian food for a while, but instead of giving me an IV just pump some encebollado into my system and I should be fine 😂
Big hugs right back and I hope the UK keeps treating you well!
And how many people earn that minimum income or higher? Answer: less than 50%. Half of the people have only an informal job. They earn between $150 and $200 per month on average.
@@lvovodessa yes, underemployment is a sad reality, according to official statistics almost 5 million people are working but recieving less than minimum wage, (that includes MLM for example) not sure were you got the 50%. It sadly happens also in the US.
They have travel agency in the USA and ECUADOR
Another great video. Can you talk more about earthquakes and healthcare in Ecuador? How much are earthquakes a deterrent to moving, retiring and touring in Ecuador? SN people over 60 get by without health insurance?
Thanks for your comment!
I have actually been thinking about talking about earthquakes, more specifically the 2016 earthquake and my personal experience with it. I made a slight mention of healthcare in my new cost of living video but more on pricing so there is still more to cover when it comes to that.
Currently there are some topics I still have to cover but I do hope to be able to cover these topics as well as soon as possible.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I brought a bunch of electronics to Ecuador, man, they were so appreciative. I was feed for a week. Certain things are expensive
Yeah when it comes to electronics and tech most of the time it will be more expensive than places like the states
I mean… to be fair, you live in a provincial town. Many of the things you mentioned are nothing like that in Quito, Guayaquil or Cuenca… even a city like Ambato, which is surprisingly not small and has some very interesting areas. The culture shock is much bigger if you’re in a town like portoviejo.
Totally agree, I have no doubt in my mind that my viewpoints would’ve included other shocks had I stayed in different cities. I spent time in Guayaquil and a smaller amount of time in Machala when I arrived so I have an idea of how they were at the time, and with all the news I see and hear from friends and family living in Guayaquil and other parts of the country, even now I’d still find shocks. But that’s the beauty of a video like this and the opinion of each individual, it’s not going to be the same for everyone and everyone’s opinion/point of view is valuable because it gives anyone coming more insight into things they otherwise wouldn’t have known.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
If you were expecting a big city,with a good system of cleaning, high buildings and all those metropoli’s stuff maybe you should move to Quito or to the states ?
You left out customs for items shipped to Ecuador. I have the same issue in Ukraine. I have to keep the total cost of the item PLUS its shipping to UNDER 100 USD or I get slammed with absurd customs duties and fees. Your mention of "fees" in the Ed System is the same here, low wages the same amounts, and gov't jobs are hard to get b/c that is where most of the corruption is. Even locals with MBA's earned in the West cannot get gov't jobs here. Tech is overpriced but even going into the EU does not help. Same thing. So from what you have described to me there would be no real surprises. Oh I forgot the cops aren't much better here. Some are darn good but most I avoid like the plague and I was a Deputy Sheriff in the U.S. Enjoy your vids. Keep up the good work.
Hey, I enjoyed your video. In certain areas of Ecuador what you shared might be true, but there are other more remote areas that have almost zero issues you brought up. I've spent a little time in Quito before heading to the Canton of Loja where I've spend most of my time in Ecuador. I will be starting some humanitarian work in Guayaquil and Quito and will be importing a number of containers in Guayaquil in the coming months. I'd like to meet up and find out your interest in being part of Équipe Internacional that we'll be doing/launching in Ecuador and all of Latin America. Dennis
Hello! Thank you for your comment.
I do agree, there are places that are much better than others but I can never not highlight the things that have happened to me as well as others because they are the experiences that we have truly had. In other words if the opposite narrative were told by someone living in a place that you mentioned, then people coming would have no idea of the hardships they could come to experience as well. Every story needs to be told in order to get a full understanding of the situation. One day I do plan on hitting up places that are “promised lands” as I’ve come to call them so that I can also give their half of the story. I will take precautions of course no matter what because that’s just something that I feel should always be done. All that being said, some things have changed (slightly) where I live while others not so much.
As for the situation with the project and meet up, it sounds interesting so if possible I’d like it if you could send me more information about that through my business email which is in the about section of my RUclips channel. I always like to have the maximum amount of information before agreeing to anything.
Once again I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I’m going to Guayaquil in October and I’m so nervous 😬 this my first time over there ima be there for two weeks and this first time ima meet my husband family face to face
You got this! I hope you guys have an excellent time and stay safe 👏🏼
Any chance you can do a video that includes the name and info of these frequent traveler businesses that will bring your purchased items from the U.S to Ecuador?
That’s an interesting topic!
I know someone who does this service and I can ask them in detail about everything and they can most likely also send things in the country (through services) but if it’s to check city by city who does this service then that would be a very complicated video to do alone.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Great video Ace. You are spot on right about all of this.
Appreciate it Don!
If you are bringing children check out what the OECD says about the Ecuadorian system. The words are good, but ... the university in the city I live in ranks 7,700+. They pump out people with degrees that "sound" impressive. He's giving you an honest "hint" about what the education system is REALLY like. Arithmetic can be difficult for people with degrees, like dentistry. Tricky concept.
Do not expect people to really help you with the language. It is not like Spain where the gov't has classes for all ages available in even small towns for really cheap prices to help foreigners of all ages learn. You are not going to find someone to help you out unless you spend your time with other foreigners. The locals might think they are helping you and then they get bored with it and leave you to finish the thing you don't know how to do. Different countries, different ways of doing things.
I live across the street from a motorcycle cop ... everything he says is true.
I live in the city said to be the centre of music and culture in Ecuador. Good luck with that. It's like the education system, and ...
One of the things I knew before I came to Ecuador is where to find Ace and his honest take of life in Ecuador.
There is NO civic mail delivery. Do NOT expect to get any snail mail, it doesn't exist and never has. Couriers ... 🤣🤣🤣🤣It will cost you US$100 to have a single document, a piece of paper, courier with DHL from the USA. IF it arrives.
IF you can get a credit card with a bank then IF you use that card to purchase something it can be sent to a PO Box in FL and the bank will have it brought into Ecuador ... for a price relative to size and weight, on top of whatever S&H you have paid in the USA ... It's not straightforward to use couriers within the country either.
Before I came here I would have listened to Ace and thought, oh yeah, that doesn't seem like such a big deal ... The cumulative effect of these things is ... more than you can likely imagine, but if you come here, you won't have to wonder if you have lost your marbles, you can just listen to what Ace is saying and no it is NOT your imagination and it is not going to change any time soon.
I like this guy, he is not trying to kowtow (suck up) to the locals here, he is being honest. I wish he had been vlogging when I was listening to the crap some others put out there.
2:06 well Porto viejo is a literally a town ,not a main city, what you were expecting? 😂
Well since Portoviejo is the capital city of Manabi I look at it as a main city, not to mention that when I got here as a kid I wasn’t even thinking about it as a main city or anything and my expectations for things were much higher, and even if they weren’t I would never have expected anywhere in the world to have that much dust 😅
I’m just glad that things have gotten better and I’ve also gotten better at balancing my expectations :)
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
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The reason that electrical equipment cost double the price is because people would be bringing their electronics from the states and not buying nothing from Ecuador making department stores to go out of business!!!!
the price difference is all tax.
do you think we make any electronics in america? what do you think NAFTA was all about? i sholdn't have to say this but google it. the internet is a inexhaustible source of information, but most people, even on youtube, seem incapable of googling anything.
so if ecuador quit taxing electronics stuff they would sell it at the same price we sell it for in america.
I want to teach englich in equador can you give some tips to find the right job for me please 😊
Great points, can confirm. The Police and the legal system often target those who have money but little ability to defend themselves. Criminals can defend themselves. Come on, Ecuador.
Hopefully some day things get better in that sense because it really isn’t fair. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I don’t think you travel in Ecuador because my girlfriend that’s Puerto Rican said to me the malls in Guayaquil are bigger than the malls in the United States.!!!! Also the streets in Quito are light Year’s better than the street in New York.! I only eat in high Class for places and I find it to be better service and better food than New York. I went to Guayaquil, Salinas, Montanita and Quitó I had a blast.
Really? That’s so strange but maybe it’s on a city by city basis. Like I remember in Florida, the best mall was sawgrass, I literally could walk around it for hours. Over here when I went to the mall in Guayaquil, I walked around for about an hour and saw pretty much everything. Maybe the mall where your girlfriend went to in the states was small?
And I’m really glad you’ve enjoyed Ecuador, it’s an amazing country but I just pointed out the things that I went through and everyone’s experience will definitely be different.
Que guapo estás.. porque te mudaste de la Florida ? Suena como q extrañas mucho
Ace does Ecuador have good gyms for lifting weights? I'm thinking Cuenca! I like to lift weights, go hiking, read books, maybe nightclub every so often? I also like nutritious food for affordable prices. My budget is $1,640 a month. Will i be comfortable in Cuenca as a single guy on this budget?.
Hello Christopher, thanks for your questions!
In terms of gyms, if Cuenca is anything like Portoviejo then they’re not that expensive. Over here you can get a membership at a decent gym for about $30-40 a month or $1.50-$2.00 a day. If I had to speculate how much that would be in a city like Cuenca I could imagine it being maybe $50-80 a month. Either way I’ll look into it and make a video on the topic. When it comes to food there’s a lot to look at but markets definitely sell it cheap and fresh. I feel that it should all definitely be manageable at $1640 a month with a frugal lifestyle but I will be making a more detailed cost of living video soon so maybe that could give you a better idea or you can also check out the previous one I made. :)
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I stumbled upon your video on Portoviejo and subscribed. I went for a week and was aching to speak English. I’m fluent in both English and Spanish. Can I ask why you decided to move to Ecuador? Maybe I haven’t reached that video yet. I guess doing this blog keeps your English in shape
Appreciate it! And I know how that feels, like when I first got here I wanted to speak English especially since most people laughed at my Spanish or didn’t completely understand me since I only knew the basics, but when I did run into someone who knew English it was great. I haven’t exactly detailed why I decided to move to Ecuador, I’m saving that for a big story time video since there’s a few reasons but one of the reasons was the economy, things weren’t all that good at the time. As for my English I actually have a few things that keep it decent which are my videos, I have a brother and tons of friends who speak English, I read a ton of things in English, and I also teach English so ironically my formal English is even better now than when I was in the states lol
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM awesome brother! I’ll keep an eye out for the video. Great content!
Is it actually true that the mailing system does not work? Meaning if I want to get something sent from Germany (where I come from) someone needs to bring it over?
Hello Laila, thank you for your question!
At the time that I had made that video, yes the mailing system didn’t work. At the time it had gone under due to being underfunded (or so that’s what was known). I also tried not to long ago to get some documents/mail from google and had been waiting for months (since January) and nothing arrived.
Currently it seems to be up and running again though I think it’s in the hands of the private company “Servientrega” but I can’t 100% confirm that. What I did try to do to further investigate is go onto the official site but it seems to be outdated and a link that needed to be filled out to be able to send things was unavailable (it timed out). I tried to do further investigations and the possibility to send items from another country to Ecuador does seem to be possible but the “official” means seem to say that that service is for Ecuadorians living outside the country and even then they have to register online and go through a process. That leads me to believe that if you want to send it as a foreigner you have to use a private delivery company and most likely go through a courier service, which I find to be easier anyways.
And even easier than that is having someone bring it over although depending on what you’d like brought over the price will vary.
I hope this helps and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Thank you, Guapo!
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I'm collecting all infos about Ecuador but still having some concern about security issues (robbery and gunned men on bikes 😁😁)
But about about Ecuadorian such lovely persons
Thank a lot mate for the updates respect from Tunisia Africa 🇹🇳❤️🙏
Peace
Hey there, appreciate the feedback!
I think you should mainly worry about any safety issues if you walk around a lot and carry things of importance. If you’re in a vehicle there’s a much less chance of anything happening to you and of course you’ll find cities that are definitely safer than others. I just like to make sure to give all the info so that no one ever feels like they came and weren’t told about X or Y thing like what happened to me. If I had known before then I probable wouldn’t have gotten my phone robbed 🥲
But anyways you’ll love Ecuador and Ecuadorians I’m sure, thanks for watching! 💯👏🏼
@@GMAceM i have a funny request that i hope you respond ,please may you defined the safest states in Ecuador ??
Thank you a lot
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@@arfdali598 hey it’s actually a good request! If I had to give an answer from the top of my head I’d say Cuenca, Quito, and Ambato but in order to give an in depth answer I’d have to ask some family and friends who are living in those places. But from just my opinion and the little I’ve heard of any serious “problems” I’d say those 3 cities.
@@GMAceM 🙏 Thank you a lot 🙏
Right now Ecuador is having bad rates with this new president. He is a banker who robbed many people in the past so became a millionaire and his dream was to become the president so he can leave pictures of him with other government people like with Biden... big deal... he has not done anything he did become president buying votes and ignorants in the country. No jobs, no meddicie, no health insurance no security, crime all over etc etc. So just be careful! Like I'm being careful here. Many crazy people here also.
Ace, young man! I really like your enigmatic videos. You're certainly full of energy. I think your videos are chock full of good info. But your quick splashes of text waste a lot of time. Have you ever arched your own videos? Some of those splashes are good to see, even useful, but they fall into three categories. First are the ones that may be quick but they're readable and present adequately. Next are the ones that useful or not they come and go too quick, gotta rewind and pause. Then are the ones that are quick so I go back and read them but they're not really useful.
So what I'm asking is if you think it's really useful at least have it on screen long enough to figure it out... thanks a bunch and keep up the good work!
Hello Kent! Sorry for the late reply but appreciate the feedback.
Honestly when I made the video I was playing around a lot with the movement and such of text, short form content and the YT tips I’d watched seemed to point to faster moving things but recently I’ve been getting more of the hang of it and limiting extreme movements or text that flies by too quickly.
Either way if you ever have any more feedback I’m glad to hear/read it and thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Good work Miami! Btw, I meant to say "watched" when I said arched...
If you are born in Ecuador is college free?
Thank you for your question!
To be honest there isn’t really a sort of “college” here, there’s just “Universities”. I’ve been told there is a difference in places like the United States between the two. But if that’s what you’re looking for then yes, public Universities are free for Ecuadorians and even for people who aren’t from Ecuador. If you have any other doubts or questions let me know.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
Actually Ecuadors math is more advanced than what it is in the United States. My two Cousins came from Ecuador and when they started school in the United States they were promoted to a higher grade because the Math in the United States is behind by a mile.
... the United States, or Florida? I was shocked to see people pulling out calculators to work out a 15% tip, to the penny. Not good at arithmetic and not good at the concept of a gratuity.
I had a high school educated adult here give me a bill to repay. The three tiny objects added to $3.00, exactly. I was surprised to see the total was $11.98. I wish I could make this up. I could say the person was trying to cheat me, but I suspect he was cheated by the vendor. I also have contact with many people university educated who take time to add things like $2 + $2 + $5 + $5 to get $14... second year architecture, family owns a store ... Another kid is in 5th year architecture. I think it goes downhill were addition is concerned. Avoid studying architecture? Probably not.
@@xeray6032 everywhere in the United States they are behind in math!! The reason I was always good in math was because my father always ask me who much is this and if I add this and buy this how much do I have left??? And when I gave him the answer he would have the answer already and that made me mad so I tried hard and got good at it.!!
Actually I’m glad Ecuador doesn’t sell that garbage potato chip that give you cancer! When I go to Ecuador I don’t want to eat anything American!!! I like to eat healthy food. I’m born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y. So I’m not scared of any thieves actually the way my attitude is I don’t think no one wants to bother me.! Believe me I go to the projects in Red hook in the middle of the night.
Yes. The police. And the laws. Are not like in the USA .also in the USA is not safe as well ..🇪🇨
Definitely! I actually talked about that in my “Don’t Travel to Ecuador” video because it’s the truth. I don’t think there’s anyplace in the world that is 100% safe. I just always talk about the experiences I’ve lived through because that’s my point of comparison, it’s a good way to let everyone know what I lived through and what to possibly expect! But even with all the danger I admire and love the beauty of Ecuador and the life I’ve lived here, it really let me see things from a different perspective you know?
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
GM Ace, may I ask what editing software you are using?
Of course, it’s actually an editing software I have on my phone. The app is called VLLO and I used to have the free version but I recently decided to go all in and buy the lifetime premium version.
@@GMAceM Thanks so much, I appreciate it.
@@DonShader don’t mention it Don, glad to help.
dude. the temp is very dependent on the altitude. The condition of streets of five years ago is irrelevant. The educational system which you experienced many years ago is also irrelevant. Also, at least in the USA, failing students continue to be processed thru the system. Re wages, your show is viewed primarily by folks who already have their money/savings and do not depend on working for Ecuadorean companies or who work remotely; the disparity between EC wages and foreign income is a main attractant to many expats/immigrants. The best part of your show is the "I was lied to" comment - revealing that one must do their homework, visit governmental, etc. websites, avoid the glossy travel magazines and those who hype.
Hello, thanks for your comment!
Yeah doing your research is definitely a must, but when you’re a kid being forced to come by your parents you don’t really consider research that much, at least I didn’t.
Honestly temperature is confusing because my dad was recently in Quito twice in these past 3 months and both times when it was supposed to be cold, it was hot. I also made a community post where I showed the screenshots of Quito where it was sunny at 1-2PM, and by 3PM it was raining cats and dogs. At this point I’d rather say that temperature just depends on the day you happen to be there.
As for the condition of the streets you’d think that it’s irrelevant but in some places it really isn’t. Even here in Portoviejo I know people who have been complaining since I’ve known them (5+ years at this point) that they fix every street except theirs. It’s crazy but I’m glad that at least there is and has been progress.
Education is just unfortunate. As someone who’s a teacher I don’t think it’s fair to those who try their best to have to see how those who don’t somehow pass. And it is true that most who come have their money and wages but I also know a case of someone who wrote me directly asking me about work in Ecuador, I’ve even seen comments on some videos about the same thing. Everyone’s condition is different so I try to help as many people as I can by informing them about what I go through and how to solve it whenever possible. These are my experiences so definitely things will vary for everyone.
Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
I enjoy your videos as they impart good information. But the thing that almost made me stop watching is the lighting fast texts that flash on and off the screen. I know you said below that you expected those who were interested to scroll back to read them. May I suggest that if we're watching the video, it's because we're interested. But they are difficult to watch and impossible to read. Better not have the text at all.
Hey, I appreciate the feedback!
This editing style is one I’ve shifted away from a bit. I’ll still add informative text on screen but now it lasts much more time (as seen on more of my recent videos). I was still figuring out what works best and there is a lot of YT strategy that needs to be taken into consideration when making a video but I think I’ve found a rhythm that works. I have contemplated not having information on screen at all but I feel it takes away from the information maybe some people do want to go back and read or screenshot later on. I could also always say the things that I usually make into text but if my videos are somewhat lengthy now, they would only become unbearably lengthy by saying all the things that are written. That’s also why I made my podcasts where I just deep dive into topics and not worry about how long they are.
Thanks for your kind reply! I look forward to watching more of your work.
I’m from New York !!! So I can’t stand the Police!!! I know we need them but, when I went to Ecuador two years ago I felt safer than when I’m in New York. Actually I walk in the middle of the night in Montanita. I wails be walking and they would say to me cómo está piasa!!! Funny because I’m half Ecuadorian and half Colombian.
The situation with the police is so strange, I remember them being the ultimate symbol of peace when I was in the states and now I just don’t get why they (some not all) decided to do things that make you doubt their purpose. And some police are pretty cool here but I want them to be effective and cool. Like they’ll stop people for literally nothing here to get money out of them but ignore crime happening right next to them.
So if not safe. So what are u doing in Ecuador u should go to Japan so u can be safe. 😁😁
Maybe U should move...
Manito? Have u been workin out latley? Beacuse ur armes are big and shoulders💪🏽
Thanks again! I’m always working out actually, doing at home workouts. I try to stay healthy and in shape 🦾
Bicep vein is 🔥
I'm from Ecuador and believe me living 40 years here still I miss Ecuador... this is not perfect. Homeless people l e in a very rich country like USA, Drugadicts for soo long. Killings in schools, LGTB parades? Young people freedom if you know what l mean.. even in elementary n try and is geting worse . School's? Please, they pass the grades not knowing enough ..crime? One of my best frie n d was killed inside her house, robbed, and in a small quiet town! people buying, buying, trash, trash oh my. NOWHERE IS PARADISE! The native America n s and reservations ? Etc etc. Racism. Ckasusn also .
Appreciate the feedback!
“Nowhere is paradise” is probably the realest thing I’ve read today. I always think that no place is perfect because even perfection itself is defined differently by people. But just to be clear, I don’t think the USA is perfect and in that same sense I don’t think Ecuador is perfect or that anyplace is perfect because I’m sure no matter where you go, you can find fault in those places. But when I highlight the faults or even the strengths of a place it’s not to make any place look extremely bad or extremely good, but to speak of a reality. I’m sorry for the loss of your best friend and I hope everything’s alright but that’s the reality you lived through where you’re at, right? Does that mean if someone else goes they’ll live through the same thing? No, of course not, it’s not guaranteed, but by talking about your experience you prepare people for a possibility, and that’s what me and others who talk about Ecuador are always trying to do. I appreciate you telling me about these things because maybe it seems like I make one thing look really bad or really good but to clarify, that’s my experience and I’m here to tell it so that everyone’s can have a more complete idea of Ecuador before coming over.
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Hate to break it to you, but there are LGBT parades throughout Ecuador's cities. It must be because it's a democratic country which respects personal freedom. There are always places like Russia which don't have LGBT parades or personal freedom, as we do in the US and Ecuador. That might be a better fit for you.
This video is cool🧊😍like quito or guaranda 💀😂
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That is not a good thing . Why should the police be scared of criminals ?? In that case where will the law abiding honest citizens get their protection from when they are victims ??
Those are the questions that everyone here asks themselves all the time. A lot of people just resort to taking precautions, you know being street smart and avoiding things that could be considered to be dangerous. And we all know it’s not consistently dangerous, but it is annoying to have to go out and worry that something could happen in places or moments that it shouldn’t.
@@GMAceM That shows the level of inequality in the society . That's almost everywhere in every country these days . But there should be a minimum amount of law & order in existence otherwise the citizens would live in a state of fear psychosis .
@@bibekghatak5860 I’ve seen that the trust in countries authorities just keeps dwindling as time passes, especially in the states where the situation with the police is concerning but for different reasons than here. The worst part is that there doesn’t seem to be an end all solution for how things are because you get rid of one bad actor and another takes their place. That’s why even in presidential elections or even just the mayoral elections that recently passed, everyone just hopes that the person who wins does something to help. Everyone will complain but when all is said and done if the person (mayor or president) was terrible they most likely end up fleeing the country.
Tech technology too expensive. U should. Go back ..I nor take advantage. USA companies are making money from Ecuador. U ate talking not sense.
Ya somos dos cabreados con opiniones iguales luego de ver el video 😂
Plenty negatives about Ecuador. So u should go back to u state..why not play soccer. 😁😁
Do you expect American Football in Ecuador? Do you know where you are? Why do you think it's called AMERICAN football?
Good point, I just had high hopes since it’s a sport I really love and I’ve seen that it is played in other parts of the world. That being said most of the best baseball players come from Latin America and even then here it’s not as big a deal as would be expected. Thanks for watching! 👏🏼
@@GMAceM Baseball WAS popular maybe in the sixties and seventies. I live in Guayaquil. There is a baseball court at the corner of my house. My son played there when he was a kid. Not anymore. Today the court is full of Venezuelan immigrants. Baseball is big over there.