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    Why did we leave the U.S.A. and Canada? Expat life in Ecuador with Abundant Living #expat #abroad



    Welcome to Abundant Living Ecuador! 🏡

    Welcome back to another episode of the Ecuador Insider Podcast, hosted by Jesse, Brandon, and Carl from Abundant Living Ecuador. In this special episode, not only do we delve into various aspects of life in Southern Ecuador, but we also share our personal life stories, revealing what drew us to this beautiful country.

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    Our personal journeys and what brought us to Ecuador
    The state of natural disasters in Ecuador
    The importance of clean living conditions
    Local businesses and supply chains in Vilcabamba

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    22 Comments

    1. Irina Shestopalov on

      Great video! Im looking at moving to Cuenca with my three kids but after watching this video I'll need to check out Vilcabamba. Planning a trip in April to check it out. Quick question…. does Vilcabamba have Christian church like Pentecostals or nondenominational?

    2. proyectonuevo on

      Hello friends of all the things you mention, I have seen little in your videos of something about why Vilcabamba is famous, Hello friends of all the things you mention, I have seen little in your videos of something about why Vilcabamba is famous, for the number of people who reach 100 years in perfect health , in other countries , in other countries there are long-lived people but with health problems It remains alive but sick, however in Vilcabamba it is common to have very old people but working or doing work without mobility problems.

    4. Judith Medeiros on

      Brandon and family story …. Why not ?! Then I don’t have to read a book.Enthusiasm for life and its unique journeys…of becoming enlightened.. Always fascinating. Jesse…. i feel you would also be a fascinating interviewer 😂❤

    8. Jo M. on

      Great video, great stories, guys!
      What I was thinking when I was listening to your stories, was that a lot of your stories are describing really the differences between life in and life outside North American. You probably would have the same experience in Europe or Asia. I experience very similar things for example when I am going back to Europe. My inner experience when I am in EC are probably a bit different. CU soon!

    9. Ju Lie on

      The more I watch your videos the more I'm considering the area. But I wonder as a single woman (christian, free of shots, open minded) How it would be (I don't own a car and don't wish to, maybe a scooter but I think the roads are not scooter-friendly?) Also another criteria that I have… is there a lot of mosquitoes, like do you need to use repellent on a daily basis?

    11. Rose Zaz on

      QUESTION Is the biological dentist that Brandon was going to check out in Loja the same one that Ryan did the 2022 video on? Also Agree with Jesse. We both do and do not exist. It’s all an illusion.

    15. LA DiasCC on

      I love that you found Christ.. hopefully some day I go to live in Vilcabamba with my family, were believers and would love to have a place were to worship.

    16. William Barr on

      Did Carl's coming to Christ cause him to go from the 90lb weakling to Sampson? I enjoy seeing your Christian heart show through like giving candy to the children at Christmas time.

    18. Shawn Gallagher on

      Love you guys. I have a fiancee in Guayaquil, and your insite into the country is very helpful, because I too, am from North America. I have been waiting for a fiance visa in USA that I sponsored her for, and plan to return to Ecuador in seven years, or sooner. I fell in love with the country, culture, people, nature, food, etc. The people I talk to here, think I am crazy. I am happy I found people like you that have the same love for Ecuador

    19. Janet Jin on

      We really enjoyed your stories…. I guess many of us can relate to so much to what you guys are saying. My husband and I retired over 2 years ago from Chicagoland area and have been traveling since, and Ecuador was our first destination. We are planning to return in about one year or so to have a home base. Hope to meet you guys in person. Thanks for sharing your great stories.

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