Cuenca remains a stunning and secure destination for residence. I cherish Cuenca for its cosmopolitan charm, boasting a diverse community of over 90 nationalities from various countries.
Clearly very inspiring I’m Ecuadorian, Canadian from Toronto Canada and it’s refreshing to hear about your journey and travel experiences I can’t wait to introduce my girlfriend and litterly take notes Im following your channel and getting inspired by living a non stressful lifestyle and want to say thank you and hopefully bump into you in South America in Ecuador Take care, thank you and god bless and be safe Barry Valentine 😊😊
Oh thank you so much! I also have written quite a bit on my site and am trying to add more in my spare time in Asia as there's so many delicious traditional foods and beautiful beaches in Ecuador. I'd love to ask working for yourself isn't stressful, it still is but in much more beautiful places!
In a digital world full of edited perspectives and fake people, your authenticity is a breath of fresh air 🥰✨ I found your channel in research for an upcoming trip to Hanoi and Phu Quoc, and love the way you describe food… the flavours and textures of what your experiencing. You’re like an Italian/Canadian equivalent of Nigella Lawson… I watch one of your videos and I’m starving 😂
I think people are so edited because so many people are ready to jump on people for saying something they disagree with. Especially in travel it’s almost unspoken that you can only positive about a destination and never speak about religion or politics. In social media I’ve shared posts against prejudice and genocide and a smaller percentage of viewers have responded they only follow me for food and wish I stayed out of politics. But life is political and food is political. I was a bit worried I would get the same kind of feedback on this video but kind people like you have left positive comments and I really appreciate it.
Honestly, it’s clear to me, and I’m sure to most, that your intentions are good and you’re being considerate in the way you communicate your views. I also appreciate that your views are formed from experience and not from ‘Facebook’ type news. Keep doing what you do… you’ve come this far successfully being yourself… don’t change now 😁🥰
Recently found your channel.... visiting Malaysia in April , so have been trolling TH-cam for inspiration. I'm just loving your content. Great job. So naturally done, so easy to watch...just great.....you just inspired me to try Ecuador next. Thank you. Marke
Thank you so much. If you’re going to Malaysia please go to Perhentian Islands. We continue to talk about how no water comes close to how beautiful it was there and in heading back to that coast in April because I want to see more!
Thank you so much Angelina you've put so much value in one single video, you even included your view on religion and governments which I found very insightful. I love your attitude and view of life, congrats!!!🥰 I'm Ecuadorian living in the US and can't wait to do a fraction of your traveling.
I was a bit worried to venture into territory of politics and religion but I felt like I have some perspective that could be useful for others. I appreciate you commenting on it.
@@ayngelina It seems like traveling not only expands your consciousness but also make you wiser and freer from old mind limiting conditioning. Just thinking out loud lol!
Ayangelina, it was so nice to see you again. I stopped following your channel once you left Ecuador, because to be honest, the countries you’ve been visiting don’t interest me. I do hope you go to Colombia and I’d love to see you experience Peru, as those are two Latin American countries I’ve been thinking about visiting. I’m headed back to Ecuador in March. This will be my 2nd visit and I’ll be spending most of my time in Cuenca. Your Ecuador videos helped me plan both of my trips, and I’ll be forever grateful. They have also inspired me to vlog my upcoming visit. I do hope you reconsider going back. As you mentioned, Ecuador is so underrated. Thank you for posting the Q&A video. Best of luck with 2024!
Thanks so much! I knew I would lose people when I left Ecuador so that’s understandable but Latin America always feels like home so I hope to be back soon.
Hello I have watched most of your series about Ecuador and found it very helpful and insightful...we are currently here in lovely Cuenca and planning our next years escape from the Canadian winter...I will have to check out Indonesia but we are leaning towards Vietnam. Really enjoy your content..thank you
The ethnicity thing is so funny, because I met you through your Ecuador videos, so I automatically assumed you were a Canadian of Ecuadorian descent, especially because of how your name is spelled😂 I've always pronounced the "Y", and also for some reason I read your last name as "Brojan" in Spanish😂 That being said, IDK if you've been keeping up with the news, but I wouldn't go back to Ecuador right now. Be grateful you got to live there when you did.
Yeah I have been following it. There’s actually a TH-camr you may like called Fall Off the Map who has spent years in difficult countries and now lives there he gives a really great breakdown of what is happening and doesn’t sugar coat it.
I made my first trip to SA in 2022. Ecuador was my first choice, in part, because of your 100 videos. I even have hired Andres and stayed at their place. I'm currently traveling in Peru. My question? What is your approximate budget in Asia? TIA.
I too have met Andres when we contacted him for a place to stay when we visited Cuenca for the first time in 2 1/2 years of living in Ecuador. Ayngelina was 1 of 4 TH-camrs before I came to Ecuador that I found put out several videos (at the time she had not too many out but enough) and later she was the only one I watched religiously when she was traveling throughout Ecuador.
I would love to go back to Peru. Have you been to Cajamarca? I loved it there. As for budget in Asia I usually try to keep hotels at 20/night which is almost always fine except for capital cities. And then if we’re not seeing any major attractions or traveling we usually spend another 30 max so 50/day for both of us because we love street food and walking around. Some countries are definitely more expensive than others.
@@ayngelina ....Thank you. $1500 is about my budget as a solo traveler in Central and SA. I tend to eat in 4 star restaurants. Hotels? I too spend $20 a night on average. I find Mexico to be more expensive. But that may have to do with the margaritas 😮
@@ayngelina...I missed Cajamarca. I didn't know it was a "can't miss" place. I'm currently in Huaraz. 2 days and i have yet adjusted to the altitude. I've been spending too much of this trip in beach towns. Nah. ; ) Any other Peru recommendations?
I always say the same thing! Everyone constantly thinks I am what they are. I find it a compliment. Usually they ask like they are proud to say we are from the same culture. It’s so sweet
Love this! TH-cam is a hobby for me too and a lot of ppl ask why I put any time into it but I just love it. We just monetized our website after the rebrand and now it’s helping for sure. But video editing food and travel videos is a fun challenge for me. It’s like a puzzle but more rewarding.
I found your channel following a short holiday to Cuenca. I’ve enjoyed all your videos about Ecuador and hope to see more of the country after things settle down there. I think you’re amazing at what you do and appreciate the content you share with us. Chad (watching from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida).
Very interesting video! For the record your channel is still my first reference for Ecuador, I traveled all around following some of your recommendations. Can't wait to see your video in South Corea, maybe in 2024? Long life to your blog and channel, Ayngelina!
I've traveled throughout Mexico for over 40 years and love it. Your advice about it is spot on. I'm planning on returning to India in a few years. I want to go to Let, Shimla, Sikkim and Darjeeling. Probably Gangtok as well.
Love the video! It was fun and insightful, and the authenticity in touching uncomfortable topics is refreshing! Looking forward to your vids this year especially where you go in the Philippines.
⭐ _9:18_ *Aha! I knew there's something special between the 2 of you.* 😋 *The way you look at him and vice versa, it's more than just a friend, moreover a tour guide & his client* 😊 *Now I can sleep peacefully hahaha* 😆
Great video! And thank you for answering my question! I am humbled you called me a TH-cam creator, I just have a few videos that garnered some views. When I posted that question to you, I was in Japan and wondering whether I should stress about making videos or just enjoying the vacation. you made some great points, as I am only on vacation so I don't have all the time in the world, and I should put the camera down and just enjoy what is in front of me.
You make great videos on TH-cam of course I would call you a TH-cam creator! You know whenever I get to a new place I always have crazy plans of making a video a day and then I realize I don't need to do that. I could do it but then all I'd be doing is shooting video. So I pick 1-2 video ideas I think people will like most and just do that. Maybe I won't get explosive growth but I think it's more sustainable in the long run.
Selemat Malam, Ayngelina & Allan! Terima kasih 4 semua videos yg bagus sekali! Love all your videos & looking forward to Japan, Laos, South India, Pakistan & more! Nobody does hospitality like the Indonesians & Filipinos! Ubud has great vegetarian food, yes Bali, overrated but you can't beat the scene, accommodation & culture. Any reason u don't travel to the middle east?Iraq? Keep traveling. Your such an inspiration! Love from CA.
I would love to travel the Middle East. I've only been to Jordan and wrote about it on my website 12 years ago but loved it. When factoring in where to go it's #1 where can Alan travel visa free and #2 budget. Thankfully he can visit many of the Middle Eastern countries, but they are more expensive and farther away which impacts budget and Alan can't work and needs to use savings. But it's a natural fit to head there once we can spend a bit more. Maybe one of these days I'll make enough money from TH-cam to pay for travel 😊
Thank you so much. I was a bit worried that just doing it in the apartment would be boring but it also made it much easier to just sit and talk about things
@@ayngelina we are all here because of you, your format, your style, your willingness to educate and inform and your natural god given gifts to live life to its fullest and to bless others - 🙌 !
I'd join a live session! Glad to see you doing well. Not going to.Cuenca (for now) dad needs memory care (in English). Taking him to Mexico. I want to be nearby.
Ayngelina, I love this video!! It was like been sitting with you around a table, love the topics and thank you for responding to my question! I would love it if you do the live videos again or the zoom calls (better this one) Thank you for taking the time to do this kind of video ❤️❤️
You know Alan has a channel called @motorounds and we’ve been trying to find a GoPro mic as he wants to narrate the rides. You could listen to him talk nonstop!
@@ayngelina great. I’ll check it out! I guess what your saying is Allen just doesn’t want to speak on your videos! Tell him I’m happy the truth finally emerges. He’s just not a team player! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi Ayngelina, I've been watching your videos for some time now. I do hope you can come visit Iloilo City once here in the Philippines. There's a lot of underrated food in Ilonggo Cuisine that's really good once you've tasted them.
@@ayngelina Yes it is. It recently got a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy award. Every district of the city has its own local specialty like the La Paz Batchoy in La Paz, Pancit Molo in Molo, Biscocho in Jaro and so on. It also has some of the best desserts, seafood, vegetarian & meat dishes that the country can offer.
@@ayngelina btw, if you come to Manila, I can recommend doing a food trip to Binondo during the day then come visit the nearby Pasig River Esplanade as the sun goes down It's really beautiful especially at night.
@@ayngelina I believe there are food tours offered online for both Iloilo and Binondo. For Iloilo, you can check out Ilostrados Tours and Services or Camina Balay nga Bato. Binondo can be crowded and chaotic with the influx of people and long lines so just be prepared. Some recommended spots there are Wai Ying, Tasty Dumplings, Lan Zhou La Mien, Chuan Kee, Cafe Mezzanine, Dong Bei dumpling, New Po Heng Lumpia. For Iloilo, it would be Alicia's Batchoy, Kap Ising Pancit Molo, Biscocho Haus, Roberto's Siopao,Breakthrough Resto, Beige Eatery, Jr Rawit Lechon Manok, Jo Ann Fishballs,Tatoy's Manokan and many more around the city. Desserts to try are the ilonggo native bibingka in Molo or the iloilo creamhorn in Jaro. Some spicy dish are the adobado nga alimusan, linabog and iloilo creamy pangat. Honestly, iloilo has a lot of good food, cultural museums and mansions if you roam around the city. Nearby Guimaras is a bonus for sweet mangoes and white sand beach. I'm sure you will love exploring this city 😁
Good job with your explanation video. As I have friends and family throughout Ontario, (a couple in the next mystery city) I am going to send out the link to them through email, FB, WhatsApp and SMS. Travel does not mean you have to leave your own country to enjoy or to discover a hidden gem within your own city. You know that I will always watch and participate in a live if I know when it is and if I am available. To add to that, if you ever need a mod, I am your person to keep the trolls out and I am sure there are other full-time followers of your channel that also would love to assist you that way.
Just spoke with a cust service rep in Ontario yesterday who said that in the past couple of weeks they’ve had the exact same weather we’ve had here in NE Tennessee - 9” of snow followed by 60F and tons of rain. So weird for so far away!
❤ Thank you for this - really appreciate hearing more about you and your experiences! And, no, you don’t talk too much in your videos. 😊 I learn so much about the places you’re in, the food, the people - you could talk more! Lol Seriously, I most appreciate what you said about Muslims. We are so brainwashed from birth here in the US that christianity is the only way, while being told love your neighbor out of the other side of their mouths, and judge not lest you be judged. Absolute hypocrisy and hatefulness most of the time, then piled on with negative and sensationalist media. People are afraid of what they don’t know or understand, and most are too lazy to learn. Rant over. So thanks again - discovered you a year or two ago and enjoy everything you (and Alan) share!
I agree with you 100% and it’s so messed up. But traveling with Alan has also really opened my eyes as we’ve been in some situations where he hasn’t been treated well or in India people completely stopped talking to him. And being a white woman I never experience any of those things on my own. It’s really sad.
@@ayngelina I just don’t understand any of it - how can you tell what someone believes unless they’re wearing specific headwear, or a symbol on a necklace, a bindi or something? And why does anyone care? I’ve got enough of my own business to deal with without taking on someone else’s 😂 It breaks my heart that judging others seems to be the natural order of things in so many places. Personally I’ve always loved meeting people that are different from me, and left home as soon as possible because I was freaking bored of everyone being the same as me! I think it’s so exciting to learn about how other people live, believe, eat, interact, and how they view the world. I guess this is why I love your stuff, and a rare other few I’ve found. I’m just hippie-dippie enough to believe we can still achieve peace
Also if you find yourself in Alabang near Manila, I edited the winning pitch video for the urban planners who built it. In a weird way the most consequential thing I've done.
@@ayngelina with recent exchange rates its become more and more budget friendly. turkish airlines flys cheaper to south east asia from toronto than to istanbul for reason. even though it stops in istanbul. I dont know if long layover is a possibility.
small city outside of toronto with great food? hmm i wonder.. is it mississauga? i lived in mississauga and toronto very long time. moved back to my home country 3 years ago. btw we have great coisine here in turkey too. lol. i am selling it too hard now.
I have not one but two videos from Mississauga on my channel! And you aren't hard selling at all! But maybe brainstorm a budget friendly way to see it.
I answered this a long time in Ecuador lives but it's actually my name in Arabic. It's something I picked up in Jordan in 2012 and one of my favourite travel purchases. Arabic is phonetic so they make it for you to order.
@ayngelina So may I be nosy and ask if you're back in Canada now (Jan 29th) or were you here and now not? lol We're getting a storm today. Winter has definitely arrived!
Ayngelina! I follow You; Also I Was Subscribed T Your Channel In TH-cam; When You Were In Ecuador; But then I lost You; Since You Dessapeared; While I Traveled For Working Reasons, Also I Wrote You Two Times The Same Way Like I'm Doing Right Now; But I Was Not Lucky With Your Answer, In Never Receive An Answer. So, My Question Is: Are You Going To Come Back Ecuador?, I Live In USA; But I was Born In Ecuador, And I'M Pretending To Go Ecuador This Year In About 3 To 4 More Months. I'll Hope You Answer Me These Time and Then We Can Still Keep In Contact, If You Let Your e-mail As A Contact, Until We Can Meet In Ecuador. I'm Happy To Hear and See You In TH-cam Again.
I’m so sorry I didn’t get your email. Because of work I get so many emails the best way to reach me is social media and I’m always on TH-cam answering comments 😊
I'm kind of confused about your answer at the 7:20 mark. 1st of all my channel isn't even monetized & I'm from Canada. I watch a ton of TH-cam video's whether I'm home in Canada or Thailand where we are for the winter and Vietnam where we will be in Feb. My point is this. Yes I see ads you can say are geared towards the USA but I also see a lot of Thai advertising as well. None of which I click onto because I don't speak Thai. If your the friendliest people in Canada why doesn't your license plates reflect that like my Home province of MB. (Side note. It use to be but I don't thinks so anymore.) Good advise, I need to plan what I'm taking video of. Totally Agree about Filipinos, I work with many and are they are awesome. Quite the itinerary for 2024. Travel Safe And Be Well.
First of all I love Manitoba! Winnipeg is my second favourite city to visit (Montreal is first. So I should clarify that as it was confusing. Yes advertising is geotargeted so you see advertising for the country you are in (or I think also based on your viewing history which make signal specific interests). But on the whole ads that target Americans in the US make the most money for creators, because it's the most competitive and lucrative ad market. And the RPM (ad revenue per thousand impressions) is significantly less. Now say someone gets millions of views in another country and those viewers watch the entire video it can compensate a bit. But nothing beats views from the US.
you might want to think about visiting china while you are relatively close. it is a beautiful and safe country to visit. don't mind the western media propaganda. check out some vloggers from there. one is called katherine's journey to the east.
So I didn’t mention China because I’m not sure how to swing it but I really really want to go. I know as a Canadian I can get a visa for a couple of days but Indonesians aren’t on that list. But I’m still looking into how hard it would be for us to go because I’ve been watching Jet Lag Warriors there and I’m so curious to see for myself.
@@ayngelina china recently announced visa free countries that can enter. i am not sure if canada or indonesia is on that list so you would have to check. they are doing this to invigorate tourism after the pandemic.
Canada is on the list but Indonesia is not, I think the list is 54 countries. But then I quickly saw something about a list of 59 countries that you could do on tour and Indonesia was on it. I prefer traveling independently and doing day tours but it's encouraging that Indonesia was on the list so I'm going to look into it a bit as I would love to go.
It's always interesting because it depends on what part of the country you think I'm from. In Indonesia I definitely have the same face as Sumatran women but most of them are actually whiter than I am. And the same for northern India where Punjabi women have a similar looking face. I think it's because I'm such a mix of places. But I really did think I was Latina when I first visited as they have the same body type in many areas.
Cuenca remains a stunning and secure destination for residence. I cherish Cuenca for its cosmopolitan charm, boasting a diverse community of over 90 nationalities from various countries.
It’s a beautiful city for sure.
Cosmopolitan charm? It’s a provincial city. Beautiful? Yes. But cosmopolitan?
Clearly very inspiring
I’m Ecuadorian, Canadian from Toronto Canada and it’s refreshing to hear about your journey and travel experiences
I can’t wait to introduce my girlfriend and litterly take notes
Im following your channel and getting inspired by living a non stressful lifestyle and want to say thank you and hopefully bump into you in South America in Ecuador
Take care, thank you and god bless and be safe
Barry Valentine 😊😊
Oh thank you so much! I also have written quite a bit on my site and am trying to add more in my spare time in Asia as there's so many delicious traditional foods and beautiful beaches in Ecuador. I'd love to ask working for yourself isn't stressful, it still is but in much more beautiful places!
In a digital world full of edited perspectives and fake people, your authenticity is a breath of fresh air 🥰✨
I found your channel in research for an upcoming trip to Hanoi and Phu Quoc, and love the way you describe food… the flavours and textures of what your experiencing.
You’re like an Italian/Canadian equivalent of Nigella Lawson… I watch one of your videos and I’m starving 😂
I think people are so edited because so many people are ready to jump on people for saying something they disagree with. Especially in travel it’s almost unspoken that you can only positive about a destination and never speak about religion or politics. In social media I’ve shared posts against prejudice and genocide and a smaller percentage of viewers have responded they only follow me for food and wish I stayed out of politics. But life is political and food is political. I was a bit worried I would get the same kind of feedback on this video but kind people like you have left positive comments and I really appreciate it.
Honestly, it’s clear to me, and I’m sure to most, that your intentions are good and you’re being considerate in the way you communicate your views. I also appreciate that your views are formed from experience and not from ‘Facebook’ type news.
Keep doing what you do… you’ve come this far successfully being yourself… don’t change now 😁🥰
Yay Philippines 🇵🇭 I love this video btw. You are very authentic ❤😊
Thank you so much, I try to be as honest as I can even when it’s not sunshine and rainbows
Recently found your channel.... visiting Malaysia in April , so have been trolling TH-cam for inspiration.
I'm just loving your content. Great job. So naturally done, so easy to watch...just great.....you just inspired me to try Ecuador next. Thank you. Marke
Thank you so much. If you’re going to Malaysia please go to Perhentian Islands. We continue to talk about how no water comes close to how beautiful it was there and in heading back to that coast in April
because I want to see more!
Thank you so much Angelina you've put so much value in one single video, you even included your view on religion and governments which I found very insightful. I love your attitude and view of life, congrats!!!🥰 I'm Ecuadorian living in the US and can't wait to do a fraction of your traveling.
I was a bit worried to venture into territory of politics and religion but I felt like I have some perspective that could be useful for others. I appreciate you commenting on it.
@@ayngelina It seems like traveling not only expands your consciousness but also make you wiser and freer from old mind limiting conditioning. Just thinking out loud lol!
As someone who is from a small town of 5000 and wasn’t exposed to a lot I can completely agree
Ayangelina, it was so nice to see you again. I stopped following your channel once you left Ecuador, because to be honest, the countries you’ve been visiting don’t interest me. I do hope you go to Colombia and I’d love to see you experience Peru, as those are two Latin American countries I’ve been thinking about visiting. I’m headed back to Ecuador in March. This will be my 2nd visit and I’ll be spending most of my time in Cuenca. Your Ecuador videos helped me plan both of my trips, and I’ll be forever grateful. They have also inspired me to vlog my upcoming visit. I do hope you reconsider going back. As you mentioned, Ecuador is so underrated. Thank you for posting the Q&A video. Best of luck with 2024!
Thanks so much! I knew I would lose people when I left Ecuador so that’s understandable but Latin America always feels like home so I hope to be back soon.
Hello I have watched most of your series about Ecuador and found it very helpful and insightful...we are currently here in lovely Cuenca and planning our next years escape from the Canadian winter...I will have to check out Indonesia but we are leaning towards Vietnam. Really enjoy your content..thank you
Vietnam is fantastic. I have a series there from 2023 and was shocked more expats don’t live there.
I liked your LIVE sessions! I have really enjoyed your Indonesia videos... looking forward to your 2024 travels!
This is really encouraging o think I will bring them back.
Lives will be lovely!
I like them too! It's been so nice to hear people want them again.
The ethnicity thing is so funny, because I met you through your Ecuador videos, so I automatically assumed you were a Canadian of Ecuadorian descent, especially because of how your name is spelled😂 I've always pronounced the "Y", and also for some reason I read your last name as "Brojan" in Spanish😂
That being said, IDK if you've been keeping up with the news, but I wouldn't go back to Ecuador right now. Be grateful you got to live there when you did.
Yeah I have been following it. There’s actually a TH-camr you may like called Fall Off the Map who has spent years in difficult countries and now lives there he gives a really great breakdown of what is happening and doesn’t sugar coat it.
@@ayngelinaYes, he’s a good guy with better and deeper insights than most expats.
I made my first trip to SA in 2022. Ecuador was my first choice, in part, because of your 100 videos. I even have hired Andres and stayed at their place.
I'm currently traveling in Peru.
My question? What is your approximate budget in Asia? TIA.
I too have met Andres when we contacted him for a place to stay when we visited Cuenca for the first time in 2 1/2 years of living in Ecuador.
Ayngelina was 1 of 4 TH-camrs before I came to Ecuador that I found put out several videos (at the time she had not too many out but enough) and later she was the only one I watched religiously when she was traveling throughout Ecuador.
I would love to go back to Peru. Have you been to Cajamarca? I loved it there.
As for budget in Asia I usually try to keep hotels at 20/night which is almost always fine except for capital cities. And then if we’re not seeing any major attractions or traveling we usually spend another 30 max so 50/day for both of us because we love street food and walking around. Some countries are definitely more expensive than others.
@@ayngelina ....Thank you. $1500 is about my budget as a solo traveler in Central and SA.
I tend to eat in 4 star restaurants. Hotels? I too spend $20 a night on average.
I find Mexico to be more expensive. But that may have to do with the margaritas 😮
@@ayngelina...I missed Cajamarca. I didn't know it was a "can't miss" place. I'm currently in Huaraz. 2 days and i have yet adjusted to the altitude.
I've been spending too much of this trip in beach towns. Nah. ; )
Any other Peru recommendations?
Arequipa is beautiful as well
I always say the same thing! Everyone constantly thinks I am what they are. I find it a compliment. Usually they ask like they are proud to say we are from the same culture. It’s so sweet
Exactly!!
Love this! TH-cam is a hobby for me too and a lot of ppl ask why I put any time into it but I just love it. We just monetized our website after the rebrand and now it’s helping for sure. But video editing food and travel videos is a fun challenge for me. It’s like a puzzle but more rewarding.
I feel like it brings me back to blogging in 2010 when people really connected with creators.
@@ayngelina yes I love the TH-cam community way more than any other platform!
Good luck for your future @Ayngelina 🎉
Thank you 😀
I found your channel following a short holiday to Cuenca. I’ve enjoyed all your videos about Ecuador and hope to see more of the country after things settle down there. I think you’re amazing at what you do and appreciate the content you share with us.
Chad (watching from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida).
Thank you so much for the kind words, it really means so much 🙂
Very interesting video! For the record your channel is still my first reference for Ecuador, I traveled all around following some of your recommendations. Can't wait to see your video in South Corea, maybe in 2024? Long life to your blog and channel, Ayngelina!
Thank you so much 🥰
I've traveled throughout Mexico for over 40 years and love it. Your advice about it is spot on. I'm planning on returning to India in a few years. I want to go to Let, Shimla, Sikkim and Darjeeling. Probably Gangtok as well.
It’s good to know I’m not the only one that feels that way. Also there’s so much I want to see of India it’s like 100 countries in one country.
Love the video! It was fun and insightful, and the authenticity in touching uncomfortable topics is refreshing! Looking forward to your vids this year especially where you go in the Philippines.
Oooh the pressure! I already feel like 30 days isn’t enough.
⭐ _9:18_
*Aha! I knew there's something special between the 2 of you.* 😋
*The way you look at him and vice versa, it's more than just a friend, moreover a tour guide & his client* 😊
*Now I can sleep peacefully hahaha* 😆
Hahaha good to hear!
Great video! And thank you for answering my question! I am humbled you called me a TH-cam creator, I just have a few videos that garnered some views. When I posted that question to you, I was in Japan and wondering whether I should stress about making videos or just enjoying the vacation. you made some great points, as I am only on vacation so I don't have all the time in the world, and I should put the camera down and just enjoy what is in front of me.
You make great videos on TH-cam of course I would call you a TH-cam creator! You know whenever I get to a new place I always have crazy plans of making a video a day and then I realize I don't need to do that. I could do it but then all I'd be doing is shooting video. So I pick 1-2 video ideas I think people will like most and just do that. Maybe I won't get explosive growth but I think it's more sustainable in the long run.
Thank you for the tag! So glad to see you discuss these Q&A so candidly 😊 Wishing you well!
Thank you! You too!
Congratulations!!!!
Thank you so much Raul, always great to hear from you
Selemat Malam, Ayngelina & Allan! Terima kasih 4 semua videos yg bagus sekali! Love all your videos & looking forward to Japan, Laos, South India, Pakistan & more! Nobody does hospitality like the Indonesians & Filipinos! Ubud has great vegetarian food, yes Bali, overrated but you can't beat the scene, accommodation & culture. Any reason u don't travel to the middle east?Iraq? Keep traveling. Your such an inspiration!
Love from CA.
I would love to travel the Middle East. I've only been to Jordan and wrote about it on my website 12 years ago but loved it. When factoring in where to go it's #1 where can Alan travel visa free and #2 budget. Thankfully he can visit many of the Middle Eastern countries, but they are more expensive and farther away which impacts budget and Alan can't work and needs to use savings. But it's a natural fit to head there once we can spend a bit more. Maybe one of these days I'll make enough money from TH-cam to pay for travel 😊
I’m glad you did this video! Love hearing about you. Maybe we can get together one of those months where you’re at home. 💛
You know I would love that!
Loved this! Relaxed…informative…stunning photography/videos….you sure are passionate about your job…thanks so much for sharing.👏👏
Thank you so much. I was a bit worried that just doing it in the apartment would be boring but it also made it much easier to just sit and talk about things
@@ayngelina we are all here because of you, your format, your style, your willingness to educate and inform and your natural god given gifts to live life to its fullest and to bless others - 🙌 !
I'd join a live session! Glad to see you doing well. Not going to.Cuenca (for now) dad needs memory care (in English). Taking him to Mexico. I want to be nearby.
Sorry to hear about your father but completely understandable.
Ayngelina, I love this video!! It was like been sitting with you around a table, love the topics and thank you for responding to my question!
I would love it if you do the live videos again or the zoom calls (better this one)
Thank you for taking the time to do this kind of video ❤️❤️
I was worried being in one place would be boring so I’m glad you liked it 🙂
Oh I see how it is. Now, finally the truth comes out.
When the camera shuts off, Allen starts speaking! 😂😂😂😂
You know Alan has a channel called @motorounds and we’ve been trying to find a GoPro mic as he wants to narrate the rides. You could listen to him talk nonstop!
@@ayngelina great. I’ll check it out!
I guess what your saying is Allen just doesn’t want to speak on your videos!
Tell him I’m happy the truth finally emerges. He’s just not a team player!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ahh insurance, the real reason you will not visit Florida. 😂, Thanks for the Q&A. Good info. Yes, please more live!
Hahaha I just feel like Florida is so close to Cuba why not just travel a bit farther 😂
Hi Ayngelina, I've been watching your videos for some time now. I do hope you can come visit Iloilo City once here in the Philippines. There's a lot of underrated food in Ilonggo Cuisine that's really good once you've tasted them.
Oh that’s interesting. I think I heard about Iloilo being a big ferry hub, am I right?
@@ayngelina Yes it is. It recently got a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy award. Every district of the city has its own local specialty like the La Paz Batchoy in La Paz, Pancit Molo in Molo, Biscocho in Jaro and so on. It also has some of the best desserts, seafood, vegetarian & meat dishes that the country can offer.
@@ayngelina btw, if you come to Manila, I can recommend doing a food trip to Binondo during the day then come visit the nearby Pasig River Esplanade as the sun goes down It's really beautiful especially at night.
This all sounds wonderful! I think we definitely need some local help.
@@ayngelina I believe there are food tours offered online for both Iloilo and Binondo. For Iloilo, you can check out Ilostrados Tours and Services or Camina Balay nga Bato. Binondo can be crowded and chaotic with the influx of people and long lines so just be prepared. Some recommended spots there are Wai Ying, Tasty Dumplings, Lan Zhou La Mien, Chuan Kee, Cafe Mezzanine, Dong Bei dumpling, New Po Heng Lumpia. For Iloilo, it would be Alicia's Batchoy, Kap Ising Pancit Molo, Biscocho Haus, Roberto's Siopao,Breakthrough Resto, Beige Eatery, Jr Rawit Lechon Manok, Jo Ann Fishballs,Tatoy's Manokan and many more around the city. Desserts to try are the ilonggo native bibingka in Molo or the iloilo creamhorn in Jaro. Some spicy dish are the adobado nga alimusan, linabog and iloilo creamy pangat. Honestly, iloilo has a lot of good food, cultural museums and mansions if you roam around the city. Nearby Guimaras is a bonus for sweet mangoes and white sand beach. I'm sure you will love exploring this city 😁
Good job with your explanation video.
As I have friends and family throughout Ontario, (a couple in the next mystery city) I am going to send out the link to them through email, FB, WhatsApp and SMS. Travel does not mean you have to leave your own country to enjoy or to discover a hidden gem within your own city.
You know that I will always watch and participate in a live if I know when it is and if I am available. To add to that, if you ever need a mod, I am your person to keep the trolls out and I am sure there are other full-time followers of your channel that also would love to assist you that way.
That would be amazing, I’m definitely going to take you up on this.
Great video as always. Canada winter this year has been so nice and mild. Welcome home
Thank you so much!
Just spoke with a cust service rep in Ontario yesterday who said that in the past couple of weeks they’ve had the exact same weather we’ve had here in NE Tennessee - 9” of snow followed by 60F and tons of rain. So weird for so far away!
My next video ended up being one in a snow storm followed by a rain storm. Canadas weather has been so wonky.
❤ Thank you for this - really appreciate hearing more about you and your experiences! And, no, you don’t talk too much in your videos. 😊 I learn so much about the places you’re in, the food, the people - you could talk more! Lol Seriously, I most appreciate what you said about Muslims. We are so brainwashed from birth here in the US that christianity is the only way, while being told love your neighbor out of the other side of their mouths, and judge not lest you be judged. Absolute hypocrisy and hatefulness most of the time, then piled on with negative and sensationalist media. People are afraid of what they don’t know or understand, and most are too lazy to learn. Rant over. So thanks again - discovered you a year or two ago and enjoy everything you (and Alan) share!
YES, more lives! I couldn’t make this specific one, but usually can plan for it.
I agree with you 100% and it’s so messed up. But traveling with Alan has also really opened my eyes as we’ve been in some situations where he hasn’t been treated well or in India people completely stopped talking to him. And being a white woman I never experience any of those things on my own. It’s really sad.
@@ayngelina I just don’t understand any of it - how can you tell what someone believes unless they’re wearing specific headwear, or a symbol on a necklace, a bindi or something? And why does anyone care? I’ve got enough of my own business to deal with without taking on someone else’s 😂 It breaks my heart that judging others seems to be the natural order of things in so many places. Personally I’ve always loved meeting people that are different from me, and left home as soon as possible because I was freaking bored of everyone being the same as me! I think it’s so exciting to learn about how other people live, believe, eat, interact, and how they view the world. I guess this is why I love your stuff, and a rare other few I’ve found. I’m just hippie-dippie enough to believe we can still achieve peace
I’m right there with you 😊
Also if you find yourself in Alabang near Manila, I edited the winning pitch video for the urban planners who built it. In a weird way the most consequential thing I've done.
Is it worth visiting?
Do you carry a boombox with you to play background music whenever you talk?
Hahahah
hi, new subscriber here. i found you while planning my trip to indonesia; bali & mentawais. nice meeting you. id love if you come visit turkey
Turkey is definitely a country I would love to visit. I just need to find a way to do it on a budget
@@ayngelina with recent exchange rates its become more and more budget friendly. turkish airlines flys cheaper to south east asia from toronto than to istanbul for reason. even though it stops in istanbul. I dont know if long layover is a possibility.
Now we're talking, I like this idea!
Please share link to the you tuber you mentioned who is helping you plan a trip to Japan. I can't find it. Thanks for all your content.
youtube.com/@village_mayor?si=Hy2RsFyc2VgLLZef hope this helps!
Kinda goes without saying, we're waiting for the estado de excepción and the toque de queda to do their job first.
But of course
Cool, chop suey here......Aloha
Aloha!
small city outside of toronto with great food? hmm i wonder.. is it mississauga? i lived in mississauga and toronto very long time. moved back to my home country 3 years ago. btw we have great coisine here in turkey too. lol. i am selling it too hard now.
I have not one but two videos from Mississauga on my channel! And you aren't hard selling at all! But maybe brainstorm a budget friendly way to see it.
I'm not sure if it's been asked and answered yet, but what does your beautiful necklace say/mean?
What language is it?
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I answered this a long time in Ecuador lives but it's actually my name in Arabic. It's something I picked up in Jordan in 2012 and one of my favourite travel purchases. Arabic is phonetic so they make it for you to order.
@ayngelina So may I be nosy and ask if you're back in Canada now (Jan 29th) or were you here and now not? lol
We're getting a storm today. Winter has definitely arrived!
Of course! My live location is never much of a secret 😊 I just landed in Manila
Wonderful
Thank you! Cheers!
Ayngelina! I follow You; Also I Was Subscribed T Your Channel In TH-cam; When You Were In Ecuador; But then I lost You; Since You Dessapeared; While I Traveled For Working Reasons, Also I Wrote You Two Times The Same Way Like I'm Doing Right Now; But I Was Not Lucky With Your Answer, In Never Receive An Answer. So, My Question Is: Are You Going To Come Back Ecuador?, I Live In USA; But I was Born In Ecuador, And I'M Pretending To Go Ecuador This Year In About 3 To 4 More Months. I'll Hope You Answer Me These Time and Then We Can Still Keep In Contact, If You Let Your e-mail As A Contact, Until We Can Meet In Ecuador. I'm Happy To Hear and See You In TH-cam Again.
I’m so sorry I didn’t get your email. Because of work I get so many emails the best way to reach me is social media and I’m always on TH-cam answering comments 😊
Was looking for Graham Norton and found you!
Lol
I'll join your lives 🥰
Awesome, this has inspired me to do one from the Philippines
Ayng. Tell everyone that you only travel once a year.
For the entire year! 😂😂😂
Hahaha that’s a good way to put it.
Good Lord that’s a good looking lady😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥
You’re too kind!
I'm kind of confused about your answer at the 7:20 mark. 1st of all my channel isn't even monetized & I'm from Canada. I watch a ton of TH-cam video's whether I'm home in Canada or Thailand where we are for the winter and Vietnam where we will be in Feb. My point is this. Yes I see ads you can say are geared towards the USA but I also see a lot of Thai advertising as well. None of which I click onto because I don't speak Thai. If your the friendliest people in Canada why doesn't your license plates reflect that like my Home province of MB. (Side note. It use to be but I don't thinks so anymore.) Good advise, I need to plan what I'm taking video of. Totally Agree about Filipinos, I work with many and are they are awesome. Quite the itinerary for 2024. Travel Safe And Be Well.
First of all I love Manitoba! Winnipeg is my second favourite city to visit (Montreal is first.
So I should clarify that as it was confusing. Yes advertising is geotargeted so you see advertising for the country you are in (or I think also based on your viewing history which make signal specific interests).
But on the whole ads that target Americans in the US make the most money for creators, because it's the most competitive and lucrative ad market. And the RPM (ad revenue per thousand impressions) is significantly less. Now say someone gets millions of views in another country and those viewers watch the entire video it can compensate a bit. But nothing beats views from the US.
you might want to think about visiting china while you are relatively close. it is a beautiful and safe country to visit. don't mind the western media propaganda. check out some vloggers from there. one is called katherine's journey to the east.
So I didn’t mention China because I’m not sure how to swing it but I really really want to go. I know as a Canadian I can get a visa for a couple of days but Indonesians aren’t on that list. But I’m still looking into how hard it would be for us to go because I’ve been watching Jet Lag Warriors there and I’m so curious to see for myself.
@@ayngelina china recently announced visa free countries that can enter. i am not sure if canada or indonesia is on that list so you would have to check. they are doing this to invigorate tourism after the pandemic.
@@ayngelina also, i would like to say i enjoy your videos greatly.
Canada is on the list but Indonesia is not, I think the list is 54 countries. But then I quickly saw something about a list of 59 countries that you could do on tour and Indonesia was on it. I prefer traveling independently and doing day tours but it's encouraging that Indonesia was on the list so I'm going to look into it a bit as I would love to go.
Thank you, that means so much to me.
I thought she is Indian
You aren’t the only one!
I would of thought more Portuguese if anything
It's always interesting because it depends on what part of the country you think I'm from. In Indonesia I definitely have the same face as Sumatran women but most of them are actually whiter than I am. And the same for northern India where Punjabi women have a similar looking face. I think it's because I'm such a mix of places. But I really did think I was Latina when I first visited as they have the same body type in many areas.
Just marry me and relax.😂😂😂 Relájate.
Hahaha I'm not sure that will fix everything!
@@ayngelina Have some faith in me Ayngelina. BTW what needs fixing?