What does living in Cuenca, Ecuador actually look like after Medellín and Lima? Brandon joins me to talk about why we chose a quieter city, what we pay for our apartments, and the tradeoffs that come with fewer distractions.

We get into remote work, dating, everyday costs, visa questions, a concert and a hike in Cajas, and the places in South America we're curious about next. These are our experiences—not a promise that the same move or budget will suit everyone.

Rent context: Brandon reports $500 a month for a furnished apartment. My current $320 rent was a lucky find; I expect to pay $500–$600 when I move to a better location.

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Chapters
00:00 Why we chose Cuenca
00:41 Our apartment costs
01:32 Everyday tradeoffs: deliveries and dating
02:20 Weather, daily costs and visa questions
04:13 Local food and cooking for friends
04:42 Brandon's move to South America
05:28 Remote income and lower monthly expenses
06:37 Why Santa Cruz, Bolivia caught our attention
08:29 A concert, conversations and a Cajas hike
09:02 Road travel and flight connections
09:58 Who might enjoy life in Cuenca