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...

       

Why I Would Choose Panama over Cuenca Ecuador

A viewer asked, "Which is better Cuenca, Ecuador or Panama?" People like to compare like that as if one or the other must be better, but it doesn't work like that. A country does not choose you based on what someone else says, you choose the country based on your personal needs and criteria....and well, as we all know, no place is paradise so be sure to bring that with you when you move abroad. 

      

What's for Lunch Guys? Happy-Go-Lucky Cuenca Ecuador VLOG

Having a happy-go-lucky time in Cuenca Ecuador! We walked passed a new restaurant, well at least new to us and it had a sign outside in English that said, LUNCH, FOOD and DRINKS when we looked at the menu we saw right away why the sign was catering to Americans. We might go back one day and try out a pizza.
     

Fun-Loving Video of the Week - Making It Happen in Cuenca Ecuador VLOG

This is our fun-loving video of the week on "what happened in Cuenca today"?  Besides a little story we share with you, you'll see that we got caught in a pretty bad thunderstorm and got drenched! That's the Andes weather for ya. Enjoy this Cuenca Ecuador VLOG!

       

$300 Studio Apartment in Downtown (El Centro) Cuenca Ecuador VLOG

This $300 apartment includes internet and utilities. The adorable space is perfect for a couple or single has everything you need and close to all the downtown Cuenca Ecuador tourist attractions, restaurants, shopping, etc! Tell Marta Frank y Angie sent you! No, we do not receive anything for this...we're just helping out our friend!

      


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Ecuador Law You Need to Know about - Fantastic Day in Cuenca Ecuador VLOG

The Ecuador law you need to know about. On another note, we're enjoying another fantastic day in Cuenca Ecuador at a new (new for us) crazy and quirky almuerzo restaurant.

           

Enjoying another Great Day in the Life in Cuenca Ecuador - February 2018 Be Happy VLOG!

Happy February 2018! We're Enjoying another great day in the life in Cuenca Ecuador. Come and enjoy the day with us!

   


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This is a Lifesaver - Cuenca Ecuador January 2018 VLOG

We are getting younger every day and because of that we're really enjoying Cuenca Ecuador. This is another day "out and about" walking around the whole city, doing errands,  and sharing our day with you, dear readers and viewers. We also talk about in this video one travel lifesaver that we are so glad that we have... we're going to buy another one. See this lifesaver in the link below the video. If you're going to be traveling abroad, get one before you come here because they are much more expensive here, if you can get them



           

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This Is What Makes Cuenca So Lovable - Fun Ecuador VLOG

What makes Cuenca so lovable? How about all the fun fairs, fiestas and holidays? There's always something going on in Cuenca Ecuador.  We're just having a little fun with our family while walking the river walk in beautiful Cuenca Ecuador and enjoying the local arts and crafts fair.

        


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Cuenca Ecuador is Hopping Compared to Salinas- We're Playing Tourist VLOG

We're playing tourist in Cuenca Ecuador today! We went out for lunch and had Chinese Caldo de Pollo and it was different; the Ecuadorian version is better.; and then we walked around about half of the city enjoying all the sights and sounds we miss in Salinas. And then we happened upon some Quail eggs and well the video tells the rest of the story. Suffice to say, we're really having a great time and we're sharing it all with you. Stay tuned for more Cuenca festivities and more.

          


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My Secret to Happiness - Ecuador August 2017 VLOG

My Secret to happiness is...well just watch the video and you'll get it.  Our amazing life then and our amazing Ecuador life now...

                  

 

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3 Ways to Know You Can Refer Yourself as a Gringcano in Cuenca Ecuador

Gringcano? Yes, we coined that term a few years ago in 2014 and have been referring ourselves to the term ever since we  began interacting with the Cuencanos. They always get a kick out of it; maybe it’s because they find it endearing that we want to be like them; it usually wins them over for some great conversation which is rather enjoyable and usually another learning experience for us in which we ultimately share with you. 



We never stop learning and entertaining new ideas of going local in Ecuador. Life isn’t about stopping and is why we dislike the word “retire”, it sounds like the end but for many folks it is just the beginning.

3 ways to know you can refer yourself as a Gringcano...if you want! There are three ways any gringo can easily become a Gringcano.

1.   You moved to Cuenca
2.   You went local (blend in as much as you can according to your circumstances) for at least 3 years
3.   Feel comfortable with the term when describing yourself 



We suppose now that we have moved to Salinas we can’t call ourselves Gringcanos anymore but we still do when we visit Cuenca. In Salinas we’re Gringinas but have never used the term yet, maybe we ought to, uh?
 

Just keeping things fun and lighthearted!

Until we write again, you might like these light-hearted articles too.

• 5 things Cuenca Ecuador gringos love and hate

• 5 things Ecuadorians love and hate

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My Perfect Wish Cuenca or Salinas Ecuador - CHECK THIS OUT 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.



Where would you live/retire 6 months out of the year if you had your perfect wish come true? Perhaps you would like to stay in the USA. If that's true for you then we have the best information for you, check it out 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.

                    


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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.
                    

Pretty Surprise and International Lunch in Cuenca Ecuador

We're having a delicious and interesting international lunch for $2.50 in Cuenca Ecuador, plus we're enjoying the sights and sounds of Cuenca with a pleasant surprise afterwards.

                


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LOOK What Expats Are Saying about Ecuador.

Top Cute Sayings from Expats that Live in Ecuador.

      

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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

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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!

Downsized in USA - Moving to Ecuador to be Middle Class Again

Someone commented on one of our videos that they were moving to Ecuador so they can be in the middle class again. It's sad when people feel pushed out of their own culture...and being downsized is not a very good reason to move to a foreign culture either; "discontent from within" cannot find content in a country or place.  And for that reason it is best for some people to stay where they were planted and start finding ways to live a comfortable but frugal lifestyle. In USA if you don't have to pay a high rent or mortgage there are so many ways to live in abundance and comfort...you just got to start thinking outside of the mainstream box and start enjoying life in the true sense of those two words.


Read this article for more information - I'm Moving to Ecuador to be in the Middle Class Again

                    


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.