bkiser
American looking for information about Ecuador
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American
Lives in Crucita, Manabí
Speaks English, working on Spanish
Registration: 28 October 2018
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New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, everyone.I am recently retired and living in Kentucky right now. I desperately need a change in life, and am looking into Mexico. I studied Ecuador for a long time, but there are a couple of negatives that made me think Mexico might be a ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
Nah, I'm not looking to duplicate my life in the US. If that's what I wanted, I'd stay here. :) I do think that occasionally I might want to receive a package or mail one. We have gotten to where we mail order almost everything these ... Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador? by bkiser
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there.
Google Maps works a lot better here than the Apple Maps app on our phones. However, a lot of places are pinned to the wrong place. Businesses aren't very good at making sure their address info is correct on Google, or updating it when they move, ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
If you rent, your landlord will know the official address. Because the post office is pretty much dead now, the water and electric companies have been using employees to hand deliver bills where I live in GuayaquilTo be honest, that really concerns ... Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador? by bkiser
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there.
Man, I am so excited. This is going to make my exploratory trip so much easier. Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador? by bkiser
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there.
Thank you! That is good to know. I'm crossing my fingers it works pretty well through most of the country. I just had no idea if it worked there at all, to be honest. Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador?
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there. Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
This is super interesting. It looks to me as if the address is a little fluid from place to place, especially if you possibly include landmarks in the address. It explains why real estate agents online have never been able to give me a street ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
We live in a large apartment complex here in Cuenca, with an established name and address. DHL will deliver to the bldg. and the admin office will call us and we pick it up downstairs. We have lived in other areas of Cuenca and have had to go to the ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
I know there's one in Quito. Are there other offices in Ecuador? Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
I just created a business account with FedEx. They said I get 45% off shipping to Ecuador. I wonder how the heck you even give a shipping address? Or maybe you just use your PO box? Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
lebowski888, no, you didn't! Where in Kentucky?? I'd be very interested in getting her contact info, if you wouldn't mind. Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Any chance one of those big banks might have an English-speaking person to assist me in Guayaquil? I'll be honest, I'm getting pretty scared to death thinking of the possible language problems I'm going to have just arriving there. I ... Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account?
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
Heck yeah, I am with you on that. I guess it's really like I've been telling my wife, you make some trade offs, but overall you get more than you give. Read More