Liliya Bykova
@LiliyaBykova
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Quito
Speaks Russian, English and bit of Spanish
Registration: 25 October 2010
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Must-visit in Quito! by expat.com
Hello :) In your opinion, what are the 5 most important must-visit places in Quito and immediate surroundings? We think of natural parks, historical sites, museums, permanent exhibitions to name only a few examples. Thanks for your participation ...
Daily Tour Buses in Quito. March 2012. more info here http://www.quindetour.com/ Read More
Must-visit in Quito! by expat.com
Hello :) In your opinion, what are the 5 most important must-visit places in Quito and immediate surroundings? We think of natural parks, historical sites, museums, permanent exhibitions to name only a few examples. Thanks for your participation ...
Daily Tour Buses in Quito. March 2012. Since December 1st, 2011, Quito has double-decker tour buses for around-town tours. Every day at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. you can buy tickets and board the bus. Here ... Read More
English Children's books in Ecuador by Yanapana
Hi, I would love to find someone who has used children's books for sell in Quito. I have a toddler and I find books to be very expensive and few selections. Ordering online also gets expensive. Any leads? Thanks! Anita
Check the DamasNyB library, they have children's books. Yearly fee is $15 and to check out book is 30 cents for two weeks, The library is now located at the Hotel Savoy Inn (third floor) Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday ... Read More
2013 by gatorcreek
I am thinking about moving to Cuenca when I retire. What are the ex-patriates in Cuenca plan on doing concerning the 2 new laws beginning in 2013? 1) All US banks will be required to keep 30% of transferred money off shore 2) Mandatory health ...
Mango7, The 30% maybe sucks for some people, but for you personally it presents another business opprtunity. and I am not joking or sarcastic, I am serious. I am surprised you don't see it yet. Read More
2013 by gatorcreek
I am thinking about moving to Cuenca when I retire. What are the ex-patriates in Cuenca plan on doing concerning the 2 new laws beginning in 2013? 1) All US banks will be required to keep 30% of transferred money off shore 2) Mandatory health ...
another article that might be interesting for expats http://www.outsourcing-law.com/tag/mandatory-health-insurance/ Mandatory Health Insurance for All Americans. Beginning in 2014, all U.S. individuals will be required to be covered by health ... Read More
2013 by gatorcreek
I am thinking about moving to Cuenca when I retire. What are the ex-patriates in Cuenca plan on doing concerning the 2 new laws beginning in 2013? 1) All US banks will be required to keep 30% of transferred money off shore 2) Mandatory health ...
here is article I found on this topic http://www.livinghealthyandworryfree.com/2011/02/how-to-move-large-amounts-of-cash-across-international-borders/ What about this new 30% withholding on funds sent via an international wire that flows from or ... Read More
Newbie Questions by Angeldust
Hey Everybody. I've been reading all the blogs and everything else on this site the past few days and I have a few qustions that I haven't seen covered here yet. Are there any golf courses and if so how much are the green fees? Are there places ...
here is resolution for you - learn salsa! Dancing salsa you can expand selection of the "single ladies with which to dance" significally. and bring a lot of CDs with oldies, or iPad with oldies downloads. They tend to play latino music here, don't ... Read More
Newbie Questions by Angeldust
Hey Everybody. I've been reading all the blogs and everything else on this site the past few days and I have a few qustions that I haven't seen covered here yet. Are there any golf courses and if so how much are the green fees? Are there places ...
It was an answer for your question, wasn't it? Read More
Share info with me on Cuenca by LadySue
Hi Ya'll! I'm new here! I want to know everything, from start to finish, how you got to Cuenca and how you managed to get settled. I am a Southern Lady, educated with lots of energy and desire to learn a new culture. Divorced for 20 years, 2 ...
here you might find an info southofzero.wordpress.com/ Read More
Newbie Questions by Angeldust
Hey Everybody. I've been reading all the blogs and everything else on this site the past few days and I have a few qustions that I haven't seen covered here yet. Are there any golf courses and if so how much are the green fees? Are there places ...
here is info about dancing in Cuenca willharper.com/cuenca-ballroom-dance-club/ Read More
residency by bahter
Hi Guys I see that there are many people offering to assist in residency applications , can anyone comment on their actual experience of a successful application? Recommendations needed please. Regards Andrew
this might help From the ExpatExchange forum One forum member wrote: Quote I wanted to take a moment and thank Dana with helping me to file may registration of Visa, Censo and soon my final residency papers. I have encouraged her to start her own ... Read More
Transportation by nativeflorida
Hi all, What is the best way to get from the Quito airport to our hotel in old town? Thank you, Glenn
For all of you thinking to save money on airport taxis. From the ExpatExchange forum Quiote ..with my taxi driver from the airport. Once we left the airport grounds he turned to me and changed the price from $7.00 which the expediter said and I ... Read More
Retire at 35 and Would Like to Start a Family in Ecuador by WilliamCannon14
Hello everyone, I am a 35 year old male living in New York, NY and am currently considering the thought of retiring and moving overseas. I've determined that I will have approx. $100K to buy a house and will have approximately $1200 of after-tax ...
There are posts about how to rent/buy in Cuenca gringosabroad.com/how-to-rent-or-buy-housing-in-cuenca/ gringosabroad.com/what-to-expect-when-renting-a-house-in-ecuador/ p.s. GringosAbroad is not my blog and I am not trying to promote it. I think ... Read More
$1100US/Month --- Possible to live-on in Ecuador ??? by tfreddie
I've got $1100/month (total) Social Security ... Possible to live on that in Ecuador? Thinking Quito but also the coast. Am i dreaming???
LilabyKova, You must be content paying the gringo tax. Thanks for elevating the costs for the rest of us.It is Liliya Bykova (sounds like music, by the way) and what do you mean? In our budget we don't have gringo tax expense. Are you trying to ... Read More
Thinking of visiting Cuenca in March or April of 2011 by ryanpaul
Trying to find an apartment for accomodations for about 2 months. Apartments seem to be available for about 6 months to 12 months only. If less than that time frame, much more expensive? Help
--Read that the move to Ecuador is hardest on Non-Spanish speaking persons (me) amd single people (me) so I am realistic about this from the get go. But I am determined to get out of the USA.-- Every person has assets beside house and motorcycle or ... Read More