Joseph Kennedy
Originating from the UK, Joseph left his home in 2015 to live in Spain. Having quit his career in journalism and then in software, he created an Environmental Marketing Agency as a hobby to supplement his income as an English Teacher in Spain. Once his remote work took off, his horizons broadened and he ended up travelling to more than 40 countries and living in 10 over the space of 7 years. Along the way, he studied the Czech, Slovak, Thai, and Spanish languages. He taught English in Spain, Slovakia, Thailand, and Morocco. He worked on an olive farm in Andalucia, a campsite in Albania, an organic herbal tea project near Lisbon, a hippy commune in Lagos, and as a voice actor in Brno. With the pandemic forcing major life changes, Joseph felt that it was time to end his world tour and try to grow roots. His head and heart led him to Cuenca, where he works remotely, produces engaging YouTube content, and aims to master the Spanish language. You might see him around the city with a black ‘Capture Joseph’ hoodie or t-shirt with the words ‘Suscribete en YouTube’ on the back. He doesn’t bite (often) and is always looking for new ideas for Youtube content.
Articles by Joseph Kennedy
The Cuenca Guide for Young Movers
If you’ve been paying attention to some of our recent articles here on Yapa Tree, you’ll have seen that we’ve been putting out informative content about...
Best Asian Restaurants in Cuenca (& a Bonus Cafe!)
Take a walk down almost any street in Cuenca and you’re likely to find a Chifa restaurant. In fact, Chifa, the Ecuadorian version of Chinese food, has become...
The Ultimate Guide to Limón Indanza [Updated]
Ecuador’s Next “Pueblo Mágico” When I say that Limón Indanza is Ecuador’s best-kept secret (and I do say that), it’s not just because of the abundance of...
Intercambios in Cuenca: Make Friends & Practice Spanish
Hold up, before we begin, it’s wise to introduce the concept of an Intercambio before we get into the where and when. Intercambio : Speakers of two languages...
Saraguro Day Trip
A while back I was at a launch party for a Cuenca business and there was a famous indigenous Youtuber and TikToker there called Nancy Risol. I had never heard...
Where to Find Books in English in Cuenca
Before I moved to Latin America I was living in Barcelona, where a huge expat population, a functioning postal system, and Amazon books made it very easy to...
A Day Trip to Oña: Fun and Adaptive Transport
I’ll confess that this article and the accompanying video were an accident. My friends, Guillaume and Romina, and I had been planning a trip to Nabón, about an...
Best Mexican Restaurant in Cuenca
I ate at 15 different Mexican restaurants so you don’t have to. I chewed the beef. I digested the tacos. I sank various Mexican beers. I chowed down on...
Where to Get Cheap Furniture in Cuenca
Hello and welcome back to Yapa Tree. In this article, I’m going to look through your options when it comes to furnishing a house without having to take out a...
Accommodation in Cuenca for Digital Nomads
Heading to Cuenca soon and want to equip yourself with plenty of knowledge about accommodation options? YapaTree is here to help! We’re going to guide you...
The Challenges of Being a Digital Nomad in Ecuador
I know a little thing or two about being a Digital Nomad. My remote work lifestyle started back in 2014, back when the movement was just starting to get...
Cuenca’s Best Coworking Spots
As a remote worker coming to Cuenca, looking for the best coworking Cuenca hotspot to do your work from is probably high on your research list. Is the coffee...
My Immigration Experience in Ecuador [Professional Visa]
Editor's Note: Joseph obtained his Professional Visa before the new rule changes came into effect on March 10, 2022. We suggest obtaining up-to-date visa...
Co-Working in Cuenca [Documentary]
Editor's Note: This is the first article from our newest contributor, Joseph Kennedy. You may know him from his YouTube Channel ' Capture Joseph '. We're very...
Cuenca’s Fun & Quirky Ruta de Leyendas Tour (Inc Video)
One Friday afternoon, with a friend visiting from Ambato, we decided to head to Cuenca’s New Cathedral and climb the seemingly-endless staircase to arrive at...