"This Is Why Ecuador Is My FIRST Retirement Choice!" | Interview

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Published 2023-07-07
In this video podcast episode, I interview Mark Horning about why Ecuador is his first retirment choice and he gives some insight about Ecuador including what he likes about Ecuador, the people in Ecuador, the food in Ecuador, what he experienced in Ecuador, and some tours he had in Ecuador including a tour with me here in Portoviejo. A little about Mark: He is from the United States, he used to work in IT and is now retired, he is looking to retire in Ecuador, he has spent most of his time in Montañita Ecuador, and he is an amazing human being and a great friend. I recently gave Mark a tour of the city of Portoviejo Ecuador and Manta Ecuador where he also had the chance to talk to and have an interview with Don Shader. He also had the chance to take a tour around Cuenca Ecuador with Luis from Bildev Tours.

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All Comments (18)
  • @kb4804
    My daughter moved to Cuenca and she love it.
  • Such a great interview. Mark is a natural and respectful communicator. And Ace, you are getting better with every single episode. Been listening and watching for a little while and just subscribed. Also loved Don’s delightful cameo.
  • @loveliveheal
    Philippines definitely suitable for vacations or short term stay but Ecuador will be best place to live for long term in my opinion. Philippines is just too crowded and polluted now especially in Manila City. But lots of beautiful islands to visit indeed!
  • @DJohnson01
    I glad you enjoyed your visit. In Cuenca, had you looked around, they have Pigs, Cows, and Coy cooking over open fire pits. I personally can't wait to try a Coy. My difficulty is going to be eating it while looking at the whole carcass. I'm too used to buying my meats from super markets.
  • @raiz91
    Welcome to Ecuador 🇪🇨.
  • Ace, this is a great interview, and we appreciate your time in publishing it with multiple subtitle language options. (I'm Like # 79 of this video) You'rd doing excellent work!
  • @tmcdon
    Just got home from a 2 week+ stay in Cuenca and can definitely reiterate that you should take cash and no bill larger than 20! Even 20s should be in the minority of your bills. Take mostly 5s and 1s!! Cuenca is BEAUTIFUL!! 100% going to be our new home!
  • We have a lot of places to visit before settling down but we are cool weather lovers, tend to like medium size cities, relatively safe, good hospital, friendly locals, and things to do. Three cities in that area of the world seem to check most boxes- Manizales, Colombia Cuenca, Ecuador Arequipa, Peru So many places to go and so little time ! 😃
  • @LuisVPazmino
    Hello GM! I enjoyed the interview as it was with someone exploring authentically without any prior bias. Thank you very much also for mentioning me and BilDev Tours in this interview! 🙏 Best wishes to both of you!
  • Excelente su programa señor gracias por hacer conocer mi país siga adelante me gusta sus programas y debemos valorar su trabajo gracias por hacer conocer nuestra cultura saludos cordiales desde Quito
  • @justinajones3000
    I've watched several of your videos and want your opinion: Manta or Cuenca for inexpensive Apartments?
  • @BPe-ie9je
    Hi Ace, Just listened to BBC !!!!! Spain, temperature into 40's Celcius. Can you check on our friend, Mark Horning ?????? please..... Thanks. Is he okay ? Those are horriblell horrible tempertures.
  • @werkerbeesue
    Good content, but I have to increase and decrease the volume between you and the guest speaking. Is it possible for you to put your microphone further from your larynx (voice box)?
  • @frankkluz9787
    I am really - 'torn' - between Ecudor - & - the Philippines ! - Undecided. - Both have several desirable reasons and some not so desirable 'reasons' as I see it. -?-