Something Is Terribly Wrong If You Can't Live on $1600 in Latin America! - Lifehackers in Europe

Yes, there is absolutely something terribly wrong if a person can't live on $1600 in Latin America and this video explains what that terrible thing is. Frank and Angie are Lifehackers in Latin America, North America and now Europe! 

          

Is Italy Expensive? You Can Do This in Cuenca Ecuador or Rome Italy!

Is Italy Expensive? Well, you can do this in Cuenca Ecuador or Rome Italy for the same price.  And of course, putting all joking aside, cost of living depends on you and your wants and needs. You can live as large as you want here but it will cost you. Or you can simply hack the system and live like a local. stay tuned for our next video of a tour of our apartment in Southern Italy.

          

Greatest JOY of Living Abroad & Expats Will Agree...!

One of the greatest joys of living abroad and most expats will agree is not needing to...

       

My Perfect Wish Cuenca or Salinas Ecuador - Chipipe Beach VLOG

Hello Everyone! We've implemented some changes on the Gringo Good Samaritans (GGS) that will provide you with the information you need to stay on top of the travel abroad crowds. So when you get a chance please check it out here and here.

Here's a video commentary with a bit of a different perspective when it comes to going abroad on a more full-time basis. We have to remember that vacationing somewhere and living somewhere full time are two different things.
                    

Retire Ecuador BIG CITY or Small Town Ecuador Comparison VLOG

Which would you choose; big city or small town in Ecuador?  We have a lot to talk about on this subject and they both have their pros and cons which will discuss in the next couple of videos coming up.

                      


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Retire Cuenca Ecuador, Are You Ready for This? Ecuador VLOG

Guess where we are guys! We're here in Cuenca Ecuador enjoying every minute of it and sharing this commentary with you about retirement abroad. Maybe we'll see ya there.

                  



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We have posted something new, several times per week for 6 years about crucial insights and every day life experiences that provide the other side of living abroad. From us, you'll get REALITY. We are now making exclusive videos for our devoted followers who are ready for the big move abroad and need a deeper understanding of life in a developing country; to find out more about this other platform, come see us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/HMFamilyLife

Changes in Salinas Beach Ecuador You Might Want to Know About

We've been going to Salinas beaches since 2012 and now 5 years later we are seeing some major changes that you might want to know about.

               


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American's Aren't Stupid - Life in Salinas Ecuador

American's aren't stupid because they wouldn't do something like this...or would they? Our life (right now) in Salinas Ecuador.

            


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Why Do People Leave Their Dream, Living Like It’s 1953 Again in Ecuador?

It’s not surprising that some people would become overly occupied with the reasons why retirees would leave a life of living like it's 1953 again in Ecuador.  We say 1953 because a lot of expats say Ecuador is like the 1950's in the USA. But it's only a few things not everything.



It just doesn’t make much sense to guide our lives according to what others do or not do.  None of us would be who we are or where we are at today if we followed what everyone else is doing.  And yet people are fixated with “reasons” why people leave Ecuador and go back home because they think it will somehow apply to them.
 

It has gotten so bad that some people say that expats fib about why they left because they don’t want to say anything negative about living in the best place to retire on a budget, Ecuador. Travelers (expats) come and go like the wind for reasons that are personal to them of course, and has nothing to do with your reasons for moving or leaving or staying in Ecuador.
 

Why does it seem strange that people come here and then leave after one or two years? It may seem odd to folks who have never lived in another country on a permanent basis but it’s actually quite normal to move around and travel to new lands if someone has the money, desire and health to do so. And it is quite normal for people to move back to their roots after the honeymoon phase wears off, it happens all the time.
 

People want to see Cuenca Ecuador for themselves just to see if they can live like it’s 1953 again. Many call it a “discovery trip”. We think there is a lot to discover, and to truly get a feel for expat life a full year (4 seasons) or more is necessary. However many folks come for a few weeks or two months and decide they like it and later move here, only to move again after a year or two, and that is their reality.
 

Really, “all reasons are good reasons why people leave Ecuador and move back home or somewhere else” and that’s because each reason is personal to that person or family and their situation and circumstances.  For example, if someone said “I moved from Cuenca Ecuador because I did not like the weather” how does that affect you? 
 

If You Move Back Home, Look at the Positive NOT the Negative
 

People want to take a person’s reasons for leaving Ecuador and dissect it to death amongst themselves and some people even scoff at the reasons and maybe that’s why expats feel the need to fib a little as to why they are going back home.  Simple peer pressure.  Just like in 1953 and beyond.
 

Just remember there is so much positive about traveling abroad, even if later you decide not to stay. Traveling and exploring new lands, no matter how long you stay are simply wonderful learning experiences for people of all ages; there is so much to see, do and learn in a foreign culture.  Children will learn so much more being in a country and learning the history and culture than they would reading about it in a boring history book. They’ll also have the opportunity to learn the language, make friends, and become experienced about the world around them.
 

Families  that have had the chance to travel with their children abroad and live for a year or two really provide their children with a wonderful experience they will remember and cherish for the rest of their lives. And the same goes for any individual or couple who travels abroad. 
 

So instead of dissecting all the reasons why expats leave and move back home, put away the tweezers and take a moment to realize that it really has nothing to do with you and your travels abroad.  We know expats that have moved to Ecuador and love it, while others are looking to move or have already moved back home. I’m guessing they figured out they really don’t want to know how to live like it’s 1953 again.  



Reality check.  Do what you want, make your decisions based on your own research, enjoy your visit and if you want to stay for awhile, then stay for awhile and if you want to leave, then leave.
 

If you liked this article, here’s a couple more you might like.

• What Expats Say They Miss the Most and Why They Leave Ecuador

• What's the Difference between Foreign Guest and Foreign Resident

• Family Values Still Exist in Cuenca Ecuador

Hello Friends, we hope you have enjoyed this video or article. We have posted something new several times per week for the past 5.5 years and there are a lot of crucial insights and every day life experiences to help others on this blog. If you're looking for straight forward answers and honest reporting about life here, you've found it!

Hungry cat catches bird and then......[Salinas Ecuador]

Salinas has a lot of cats and this cat is a street cat, obviously hungry. We felt sorry for the poor bird but this is the nature of animals. Just another day in Salinas Ecuador.

                  


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u.s FIXED, time to go back

 ...is the u.s FIXED and a better place to live now that Trump is President?



        


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Apartment Rental in EL CENTRO for $220 - Cuenca Ecuador

Walked by this apartment for rent in El Centro and happened to call it and he showed it right then and there. No waiting, no next day show and so thought we'd go look at it just to see what you can get for $220 in downtown Cuenca Ecuador now a days. Here it is.

               


Hello Friends, we hope you have enjoyed this video or article. We have posted something new several times per week for the past 5 years and there are a lot of crucial insights and every day life experiences to help others on this blog. If you're looking for straight forward answers and honest reporting about life here, you've found it!

UH Oh!... getting swept off our feet in Cuenca, AGAIN

Cuenca has a way of sweeping people off their feet when they first get here. It's happening to us right now. But is it love or infatuation? It could be both. 



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The BEST Part of My Day in Cuenca (HD)

Hi everyone, we're sure enjoying the new scenery and weather in Cuenca Ecuador! Come enjoy it with us today.

               


Hello Friends, we hope you have enjoyed this video or article. We have posted something new several times per week for the past 5 years and there are a lot of crucial insights and every day life experiences to help others on this blog. If you're looking for straight forward answers and honest reporting about life here, you've found it!

Cuenca vs. Salinas: 4 Noticeable Differences

In this video e talk about four physical differences we felt once we moved from Cuenca back down to sea level.

     


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"Do You STILL Attribute Insomnia in Cuenca to Altitude or Parasites Now?"

A reader wants to know if we still think our lack of sleep in Cuenca was from altitude or, now that we know more about the parasites, which one of the symptoms is insomnia, if it was from the parasites. Our response in this video, plus we add more about the "Do We Regret Moving to Salinas"?

          


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We lived in Cuenca Ecuador for five years and now we are in Salinas Ecuador where our adventure continues.We vlog several times per week where we share crucial insights and every day experiences to help others see what its really like to live in a Latin American country.

Do We Regret Moving to Salinas Ecuador?

You're going to regret it! When we moved to Salinas Ecuador some of our YT followers couldn't understand why we moved from Cuenca. Some were saying, "You're going to regret it". And some were saying how depressing Salinas seemed to look to them. Everyone of course can have their own opinions and we think that's fine but here is what we have to say about it.  Remember, allowing "a place" to control the outcome of your emotions and contentment is not a very happy way to live.

              


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We lived in Cuenca Ecuador for five years and now we are in Salinas Ecuador where our adventure continues.We vlog several times per week where we share crucial insights and every day experiences to help others see what its really like to live in a Latin American country.

Don't You Have Friends? LOL

Can moving abroad be a solution to unhappiness, financial woes and better friends? What's the difference between being friendly and being a friend to someone? This vlog brought to you as an encouragement.

                




We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We lived in Cuenca Ecuador for five years and now we are in Salinas Ecuador where our adventure continues.We vlog several times per week where we share crucial insights and every day experiences to help others see what its really like to live in a Latin American country.

That Moment of Panic - What We Did

We answer some questions from our readers and viewers about crime and safety in Ecuador...and we tell you what we did in our moment of panic!
        



We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We lived in Cuenca Ecuador for five years and now we are in Salinas Ecuador where our adventure continues.We vlog several times per week where we share crucial insights and every day experiences to help others see what its really like to live in a Latin American country.

The One Thing I Really, Really Like about Cuenca Ecuador

Of course we miss some things about Cuenca, such as the river walks we used to take and the great vegetarian restaurants we used to go to but we make up for these losses by gaining other things in Salinas such as a brighter, airier house, seaside walks, and just better weather overall. No place is paradise and no place is all bad either. But the one really big thing we miss is the...

              
 

We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We lived in Cuenca Ecuador for five years and now we are in Salinas Ecuador where our adventure continues.We vlog several times per week where we share crucial insights and every day experiences to help others see what its really like to live in a Latin American country.