Expats in Ecuador - Meeting Matt Woodall

I decided to start a video interview series and this is the first in a series of meeting expats that have recently moved here for working as a Nomad, or for full retirement.

In this video, I ask Matt the following questions:

Where are you from?
How did you find out about Ecuador as a possible destination?
Did you look at other locations?
Why did you pick Ecuador?
When did you get here?
How did you get here?
What was your first impression when you arrived?
Any culture shock?
What is your average day like?
Have you decided that Manta is your new permanent home? Or are you planning on going somewhere else?
May I ask your age?
Is there any one piece of advice you would like to share with other potential expats?
What do you like most about being here?
Least?
How long do you plan to stay?

Me:
Instagram: @shaderdon

If you can't walk on water, freeze it

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The views expressed in this video are in no way intended to be taken as advice on retirement, migrating to Ecuador, investing, buying insurance, or getting your immigration documentation.
I am not responsible for any decision you make after watching my videos.
I don't give advice and I don't recommend anything unless it is based on my own personal, verifiable experience.

I want to be sure that the information I provide is accurate information and I don't want people to make a poor choice based on anything I say.
If one person comes here based on my influence and doesn't like it at all, then has to return to start all over again, I have failed.

[rosaarodriguez]

Yes, like I loved NY when I came here when I was a teenager in the 70s. It was incredible. But now I like small
City in Iowa. To raise my kids and my grandkids are growing here. I travel around the world before but that was enough for me. I dearly always missed Ecuador weather. Food. Church bells. Roosters, , FAMILY... BEACH. MOUNTAINS, THE DIVERSITY OF the small country that have everything but I'm stuck here because of my 3 kids and grandkids... Enjoy it!

[dovygoodguy]

I agree with Matt's comments about Don 100%. If I come to Ecuador it will be to large degree under the impact of Don's videos.

[TruthPain]

FIrst of all (I'm a self-described "PUerto RIcan Gringo) it's great to find your channel. Your intro is must-see-TV man. My wife and me just fall on the floor laughing at the jump cuts in the editing. Brilliant! LOL. But enough of that .... I love that you're doing this for the audience. Talking to people about the mental gyrations they go through in deciding where to land is the type of data you can't digest unless you hear it straight from them. Thanks a million, Don.

[rosaarodriguez]

Don PLEASE MORE INTERVIEWS WITH EXPATS!

[ecuadorhusker]

Excellent interview, bienvenidos Matt. Enjoy this beautiful country and it's people.

[captainmorgan]

Your videos and content never disappoint Don. A special shoutout to Matt for sharing his story and for his service.

[carmenmancheno]

Very good idea, interviewing expats is very interesting.

[booboo]

Hi Don: great interview. Thanks very much.

[tmcdon]

Don! Good to see you! Great interview! Always wonderful to hear a new perspective! Thank you!

[johntarpey]

Would be interesting to interview this guy after 6 months to a year. If he's only been there 7-8 weeks, he's still a tourist.

[maryjeanzarick]

Hi Matt! I live right across the street from you, at the top of these stairs. Thanks for the interview, Don.

[fabianserrano]

Excellent Don . I think these series may call. Don do it !!😎

[dlim]

Thank you,
Don and Matt. Great information.

[tomcorridan]

Great job Don...nice to hear different experiences

[susywilliams]

thank you so much for this interview Also from Kansas will be moving there in June.

[paulstein]

Don, thanks for another interesting video. I look forward to them.

[estelamino]

GREAT THANKS for sharing. U friend history. 🇪🇨

[rosaarodriguez]

I'm glad you are making friends Don

[jasperfrenchie]

Excellent video. Matt seems like a great guy. I hope you do follow-up interviews with him. Thanks!

[Robertsdogs]

That was interesting video! Thanks again Don!