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4 New Habits I’m Adopting in 2023 As An Expat Living in Ecuador

Happy New Year! And with a new year comes changes in the form of creating new habits to adopt to make life easier and better. Today I am sharing 4 habits I am starting this year as an expat living in Ecuador in 2023. I am excited to speak these things into existence and have you all keep me accountable. Let me know what habits you plan to adopt this year and how I can help keep you accountable! Subscribe to The Jazzy Nation Check out the links below for more posts and videos:Day In…

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February 10, 2023

Ecuador / Life Abroad

How I Get Over Homesickness While Living Abroad | A Day in the Life Living In Ecuador

I have been feeling homesick for quite some time now, and I decided it was time to get out of this rut and do something for myself! In today's video, I am sharing how I get over my homesickness when I am sad and have days that make me feel down. Let me know if any of the things I mention in this video would be helpful to you if you're feeling homesick while living abroad or away from home in your own country. If you have any tips, feel free to share those in…

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January 22, 2023

Ecuador / Life Abroad

Modern Ecuadorian Home Tour | Quito, Ecuador

I am excited to share a look inside my home here in Ecuador. My family and I live in a pretty modern apartment that is beautiful, open, airy, and modern. I love our home because it is perfect for my family of three. Please let me know if you have any questions about specific things shown in this video, and I can answer them in a future video! https://youtu.be/k9LR44sgiNw Subscribe to The Jazzy Nation Check out the links below for more posts and videos:Day In The Life Living In Ecuador!Ecuadorian Grocery Haul: My First Time…

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January 20, 2023

Ecuador / Life Abroad

An Overwhelming Day In My Life As A New Mom Living In Ecuador 🇪🇨

Spend the day with me as I navigate life here in Ecuador with my baby! Let's be honest, today was a bit much, and I feel overwhelmed. So, resetting by eating something good, going for a walk, and spending time with my family always helps lift my mood. I hope you enjoy this video, and let me know if you'd like to see more vlogs in the future. Subscribe to The Jazzy Nation Check out the links below for more posts and videos:Day In The Life Living In Ecuador!Ecuadorian Grocery Haul: My First Time Shopping…

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January 15, 2023

Ecuador / Life Abroad

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Ecuador

Today I am sharing 10 things I wish I knew before moving to Ecuador! We are definitely in the rainy season here, so many of my points are very seasonal/weather specific. It might also be because I am currently cold while writing this post. Although the things I mentioned have made me think twice about my life here in Ecuador, my thoughts have only made me more resilient and excited to continue my journey here. I cannot wait to explore this beautiful place more as things warm up over the coming months. What topics would…

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January 13, 2023

Ecuador / Life Abroad

How Much Do We Spend For Groceries Living In Ecuador? Grocery Haul

As a follow-up to my last video, I am sharing what we purchased from our local grocery store here in Ecuador. We bought a lot of items, so I didn't have time to share each item but if you want me to do so in a future video, let me know. For those interested in living abroad, I added prices for each item so you can compare and see what you would spend for similar items if you lived here or decided to move somewhere else. What types of videos would you like to see…

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January 8, 2023

Ecuador / Life Abroad

Grocery Shopping In Ecuador | Mini Tour & Family Favorites

It's been a while since we've been grocery shopping as a family. This trip was all about stocking up and preparing for the new year. So, we focused on getting our usual staples, of course. And we also got some healthy items to help us detox after a holiday season of festive foods. I would say grocery shopping in Ecuador is similar to my experience in the United States. We have a pretty good routine now, so finding what we need is not usually a problem unless a product is out of stock, which could…

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January 6, 2023

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Jasmine Okocha

Hi! My name is Jasmine and I am a black traveler and expat who has lived in both India and Morocco. My mission is to inspire you to seek exciting adventures, try new things, and envision yourself as an expat living abroad one day. I recently moved to Ecuador with my husband, and I am excited to know my new adoptive country and share my journey with you! With the help of this blog, I share stories of my life abroad, content creation tips, travel, and more! So let me know if there are specific things you'd like me to talk about or if you have any questions!