How Moving To Ecuador CHANGED My Life
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- Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
- How much can you really learn about a "Culture" from traveling and visiting for just a few days? A LOT actually. But, there's only so much you can digest and so much learning you can force in a short time span. That's why I chose to move out of NYC and LIVE in Cumbaya Ecuador. And, after just a few weeks so far, the experience has been more insightful and instructive than I could have ever imagined. My biggest takeaway so far is that there is no one way of life that is universally better or worse for everyone. Rather, there is a specific way of life that may be the best for each individual person. Learning about culture is not about finding the best way of life but about finding parts and differences that are best for YOUR way of life and learning to understand and empathize with everyone's way of life better in the process. Tune in to see which parts of Ecuadorian culture I've chosen to incorporate into my way of life and how it has IMPROVED my day to day.
Today's Video:
0:00 - The 4 Culture Differences
0:18 - My Mornings
0:34 - Ecuadorian Breakfast
1:11 - The Weather and Exercise
1:55 - Learning A New Language
2:18 - Ecuadorian Lunch
3:20 - Soccer / Futbol
4:00 - Climbing
4:54 - Social Culture
5:20 - My Reflection
#ecuador #culture #cumbayá
We love to watch your videos. No video uploaded for a week. People are anxiously waiting for next one.
Will try to get them out weekly!
Well, I'm happy you're having a good time in the Sierra.
Gracias JD! La costa es mi destino próximo 🌊
One reason people don't eat breakfast in the usa or Canada is to save time and money so you can pay the taxes in Canada in the year
Great video! Just subscribed.
We've been in Ecuador for the last 6 weeks and we're loving it here. The weather has varied depending on where we are (Andes vs. beach) but it's always been pleasantly cool to quite hot. And yes, being able to speak even a bit of Spanish is super useful!
Thanks Chris and Emilie!! Glad you’re loving it! Such an amazing place…have you thought about living here? 😉
@@Eddie_He We’re traveling full-time right now, but we’re always looking for places that would be interesting to move to in the future. I can definitely see why people move here!
Welcome to Ecuador! I live in Guayaquil. Judging from the placemats at breakfast your hosts must shop at Supermaxi. We have an identical set😊
Haha hey Kevin, yes we shop at Supermaxi. We try to mix in some food from the farmer's market too every now and then.
Great video. New subscriber here. It’s cool that you’re enjoying your time in Ecuador. What’s your favorite Ecuadorian dish?
Thanks Acario! Got some cool stuff coming soon I think you'll like! And my favorite Ecuadorian dish...I do love me some Fritada Con Motte. Or the soups here - super good! Going to make a video about best places to eat. Thinking about visiting?
After watch your video, it's really attractive to be there.
Thanks!
very inspirational
That’s what I hope for - thanks Brittany!
Buen video, saludos desde Barcelona - España
Gracias!!
Great video! I enjoyed watching it and learning about Ecuador. Thanks!
Thanks Jana!!
Nice man. Nice. You have to check out Carolina Park in Quito on the weekends. When I was in Quito, I would go there on Sundays to do calisthenics, there are a ton of wicked good people.
Thanks Philip! I'll have to check it out. Heard it's nice as well - good for a casual and relaxing Sunday I imagine
@@Eddie_He Yeah, man :)
Excellent video, welcome to Ecuador 🇪🇨!!
Gracias Raúl!! Mucho gusto!
Saludos Eddie me gustan tus videos soy Sara de Hertz bendiciones
Hola Sara!!
Great video, thanks for the content. subscribed
Thanks Aaron!
Me encanta tu contenido. Corto, entretenido y muy informativo. Nos puedes hablar más de lugar donde te hospedas? Es un Airbnb fantástico! Está disponible ?
Thanks so much Ana!! Will keep posting content for you! It is actually a homestay I arranged with a friend but I am looking for my own apartment or Airbnb soon...will let you know what I find out!
Me gusto el vídeo ⚽
Gracias!! 🥅
Similar to the culture in Colombia, where I live and love!!
Im visiting Colombia in May! Excited to see it. Will be in Cartagena and Medellín (maybe Bogata) let me know if you have any recs!
@@Eddie_He ooh how fun! go off the beaten path especially around Medellin, its way better! And the beaches north of Cartagena are more fun!
Amazing! Thanks Sarah - tip on Medellin is clutch. I’m going to Taganga for some diving!
Nice.
Thanks!
Say hi to Chris from me Meneces, he's from Banos I hope he remembers me I currently living g in NY. I'm using my girlfriend accou t btw
you know chris?? Crazy! I will mention you next time I see him!
Does the altitude bother you?
Not personally! Especially if you stay for a few days you become acclimatized. I had a few friends visit from the states and it definitely bothered them though…😅 video on that coming soon!
Bro pásame el vídeo del entrenamiento 😸
Tal vez
How cool this is. How long will you be here
Definitely a year at least but not sure yet!
@@Eddie_He if you’re down for more local friends it’d be cool to hang out!
@@johensville 100% Definitely down! I'm going to start a WhatsApp group and Discord shortly so we can text there!
@@johensville Juan, actually - add me on Instagram! @eddiehe03
My abuela got that same exact coffee mug u used 😂
Jaja great minds think a like
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So what we're u reasons to visit 🇪🇨???
how long did you stay in ecuador. werre u at an airbnb
Hey... u got a nikken pimag water system😊
It's the best :)
what city do you live in?
I live in Quito! And more specifically a suburb called Cumbaya
is it safe there?
Cumbaya yes! Some places in Quito and other areas, less so
u already know spanish?
Lol coffee healthy 🤦 Glad you feeling better
It’s a nice video, and it’s clear you are enjoying your time in Ecuador. But you are not at all living a normal life in Ecuador. Aside from the slower pace and the eating, you’re living the lifestyle of the way upper class. This isn’t a snapshot of normal living in Ecuador. When you step down to a lower economic level, like middle class, you’ll see that it is far more simulator to the USA than you realize. Enjoy your stay, but don’t think what you’re experiencing is “normal”.
Thanks Andrew, I agree - should caveat I live in the upper class around here. Would be curious to see the differences in lifestyle between socio-economic classes and how it differs with the US too.
@@Eddie_He, the differences would terrify you. I do not recommend it. You have no experience with this. Enjoy your stay, but perhaps make an edit in your video description. You would not well handle someone putting a gun or knife in your face for your cell phone or camera. I’m not trying to sound sarcastic, I know it may read this way, but I’m a direct speaker. You are in a fairly well protected bubble, and probably have been for some time. It’s good, we all would like that. I get dirty for my work. I’ve had guns pointed at me. I’ve had people rob me. I’ve gotten into fights. I’ve played soccer with people that threatened me with machetes. You’re fine where you are. To be honest, it would not be right for you to go searching elsewhere.
Just as a clarification , I make a comfortable six figure income. I work in a technical area, outside in the New England elements in every shitty neighborhood in my state. I have a university degree in anthropology. I learned Spanish to a comfortable degree on my own without classes. Even in retirement, I will live quite comfortably in Ecuador when the time comes, still no where close to the privilege you are enjoying. I’ve spent most of my time in Guayaquil. I’ve also been to Cali, Colombia and the DF of Mexico.
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