Beware, It's not the Real Thing Guys - No Need to Pay US Rents...

There's a lot of misinformation and hype on You Tube in videos so beware that you are not getting misinformed because it could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run. We can go to Medellin Colombia right now and find a rental house/apartment in a decent area for under $400 a month and so can you! There is no need to pay North American prices. What's that all about anyway?

                
 

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.

We Live in a Developing Country and THIS is Part of What Comes with That!

So we're in our fifth year living in a developing country and this is a reality check of what its really like. Sure, the weather is nice, the people are kind, the beaches are pretty, but what about the other stuff that comes with life in a developing country? Life abroad is not all what it is on the surface...just more details folks.

              
 

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.

Prowlers & Burglars in Cuenca Ecuador: What We Did about It (Part 1)

This is our introduction video explaining about our prowler and burglary problem we were having in Cuenca Ecuador. We have a lot more informational videos to share with you about this so keep watching the blog and or video posts on YouTube. 

                         


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.

Winter Weather, Bombarded with Messages, Slow Down Your Life Salinas Ecuador

What's the weather like in off season (winter) in Salinas Ecuador? We're really enjoying the wonderful climate that southern coastal Ecuador provides this time of year.

                       
 

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.

Botched Colon Operation Fatal: Cleansing VS. Surgery

Another sad health story we are sharing with you today. It really does pay to take care of your health when you're young rather than wait for the knife. Which would you rather have done? A simple cleanse once or twice a year or go under the knife and maybe not see your loved ones again? Cleansing VS. Surgery?

                        
 

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.

Reader Asks: How Can I Live in Ecuador?

Ask Frank and Angie. If you have a question about moving abroad ask away.  If you have many questions and personal concerns then you will want to check out our new PERSONAL CONSULTATION SERVICE.

                          




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.

Need to Know about the Houses in Salinas Ecuador

So this is what its like to live in a house in Salinas. They are refurbishing the water pump to our house and so we're waiting on the plumber and he never showed. We still have water though; it's just a backup for when the city turns the water off, which supposedly happens frequently; guess we'll see. So far the water has been out twice.

                    


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Rich on a Poor Man's Budget, Is It Worth It?

We're mucho busy packing and taking care of last minute errands. we're going to be in a cyber black hole...no Internet for a couple of days. We'll see you all in a few days once we get to our new home in Salinas Ecuador. Hasta Luego Amigos.

                          


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We're moving to Salinas Ecuador where our journey continues, so don't go away!

I Don't Want To Be Treated Differently

Gringoed in Latin America. But what if you have been living here for 5 years, should you still be paying more for things. And what about when you become naturalized, then what? Still pay USA prices in South America?

                 


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and are in the process of moving to Salinas Ecuador where our journey continues and experiences you will not want to miss.

5 Years in Ecuador and Still Living on a Local Level

Living local in Ecuador: Our rent has increased $50 per month, a small jump up from $250 to $300, even though we have been living in Ecuador for 5 years now. Stay with us as we continue our Ecuador journey in Salinas Ecuador and maybe beyond that, who knows. 

                      


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Expert on Something Shouldn't Keep Making Mistakes Over and Over

To err is human, however to keep making (saying, writing, publishing) misinformation over and over again....is not an err...it is intentionally done to accomplish an agenda. Where is the accuracy in the information folks?

                            


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

I Owe You an Explanation

                                   


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

We Found Our $300 Home in Salinas Ecuador!

It took 8 days of searching the entire city of Salinas Ecuador but we found our new home and it is $300 monthly rent. Now for our moving adventure...stay with us...we have a lot more to come. 

                      


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Diamond in the Rough? Hope So!

We're pounding the pavement looking for the diamond in the rough in Salinas Ecuador.

                 


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Another Educational Experience House Hunting

Day 4: Still looking for a house to rent. It's a tough job but someone's got to do it! Enjoying the weather and our morning and evening walks in Salinas. 

                    


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Cuenca and Salinas Ecuador Compared - A Few Caveats

Enjoying a $3.50 almuerzo and still house hunting in Salinas Ecuador.

                  


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

You Never Know What You're Going to Find

Today we're wandering off into a neighborhood of Salinas called Las Conchas. This area has shown some improvements over the last couple of years...lots of new houses and others getting repaired, painted and fixed up. We looked at a house here.

                         


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

My Biggest Pet Peeve about Blogging

Blogging and vlogging is a lot of work, no doubt about it. So when people start lifting your material it can get annoying real fast. There are many different ways your material/niche/experiences/ can be used, just use your imagination.

                            

 We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Best Place to Retire on a Budget - TAKING NO PRISONERS -

 The title says it all. Need we say anything else? 

                          


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!

Chasing Rainbows in DEVELOPING Latin America

Some people come down here and chase rainbows for a few years and then they leave. Some people come down here with no expectations and make their own rainbows and they stay. It's not paradise but its home and that's why we're still here.  

                   


We're an Expat Family of Five, Living Frugal, Healthy and Happy Abroad. We live in Cuenca, Ecuador and travel the Ecuador coast whenever we get a chance. Come along and enjoy some of our experiences with us!