American retired in Cuenca Ecuador on $2000 month (includes travel costs)

Summary

Regina shares her experiences as a female expatriate who has been living in Cuenca, Ecuador for 14 years, highlighting the city's colonial charm and walkability. She discusses her innovative approach to travel through home exchanges, using platforms like homeexchange.com to swap residences with people around the world. Her journey reflects a broader trend of retirees seeking affordable, culturally rich destinations that offer a different lifestyle from the United States, with an emphasis on mobility, affordability, and cultural immersion.