@starrbitz
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 10 December 2012
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Positive Reinforcement Dog Training by starrbitz
I'm looking for a positive reinforcement dog trainer in Quito. Any suggestions?
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Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
I'm looking for a positive reinforcement dog trainer in Quito. Any suggestions? Read More
Giving birth in Quito by sasanchez
I will be moving to Quito in September to be with my fiancee and have my baby. I have a couple of questions I need answered... -Where are the best hospitals in Quito? -Does anyone know of a midwife? -Do I gain any rights by marrying an Ecuadorian ...
I'm wondering if you could give any insights on the processes of finding a doctor/midwife and the pregnancy/birthing experience in Ecuador (Quito). I'm currently trying to find a doctor for my pregnancy. Read More
I want to meet Quito expats. by Themiddleoftheworld
Hello all, I am sure some of you have seen me posting in here helping out wherever I can. I myself now need a bit of help. I would like to meet some of the expats (any age) that live here in Quito. I just want to get to know the people in the ...
I arrived in Quito on 10/8 and I'm looking to meet up with expats (of any age). I'm not legally allowed to work yet and thus have a lot of extra time on my hands. Also, I'm currently staying with my Ecuadorian husband's family and would love to ... Read More
Dog Breeds in Ecuador by starrbitz
I'm thinking about moving to Ecuador and do not currently own a dog, but would like to have once I arrive. How does one find dogs of specific breeds in Ecuador? Does anyone know if Australian Cattle Dogs/Australian Blue Heelers or other cattle dogs ...
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To ship or not to ship.... by @gmailadegeorge
I am a travel nurse in the US and looking to purchase a home in Ecuador. Can anyone give me advice on the most affordable port to ship from in the US with a destination in Ecuador. Also what is a ROUGH idea of the cost for a 20ft and 40 ft ...
I don't know actual pricing of items, but I do know that my in-laws pay to have wooden furniture made from pictures in magazines over buy stuff at a store because it is cheaper. Here is a store I found by googling "Hogar y muebles quito" ... Read More
Australian Dogs?
Does anyone know where a person can buy an Australian Shepherd or an Australian Cattle dog near(ish) to Quito? Read More
dental care in Quito by datdyat
I expect I am going to need some dental work done in the near future and I am wondering if I should get it done in Canada (where I have no health insurance to cover it) or wait to do it in Ecuador. specifically: I think I need 2 wisdom teeth out ...
When my husband (an ecuadorian) and I were there a couple of years ago he had a LOT of dental work done and it was way cheaper than it would have been in California. He did not have to be put under like you will be.... I'm not sure how much that ... Read More
Tip About Taxis in Quito by Andrellita
My tour guide friend, Angel, a native Ecuadorian from Guaranda, has lived in Quito a lot longer than I have (which is a little more than a year). He informed me that orange-plated taxis are registered and safe. White-plated taxis are not ...
I know of locals who now use their phones to take pictures of the cab's number/plate before they get in. I think they email it to themselves to use as evidence later and to discourage the driver from doing anything bad. Read More
Moving to Quito....freaking out about La Mariscal assaults by yggdrasill
I'm moving to Quito with my husband. I'm worried about safety. Don't get me wrong--I grew up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic but I'm a bit out of practice with a third world country and I won't have a car. There's been about 580 assaults in La ...
My husband's family are locals of Quito. I've heard that they now use their phones to take a picture of the cab numbers before they get in. I guess they email it to themselves or someone else so that they could use it as evidence or to discourage a ... Read More
30 years old vs retirees by starrbitz
My husband (an Ecuadorian) and I are about to turn 30 and we are thinking about moving to Quito. I see a lot of thoughts about Ecuador from the view points of retirees. I'm curious about advice, thoughts, opinions on moving to Ecuador in your ...
I have a masters and imagine I will work for an NGO. For an average employee (not a director or someone high ranking) what is the salary range in an NGO? Read More
30 years old vs retirees
My husband (an Ecuadorian) and I are about to turn 30 and we are thinking about moving to Quito. I see a lot of thoughts about Ecuador from the view points of retirees. I'm curious about advice, thoughts, opinions on moving to Ecuador in your ... Read More
What do you wish you had brought? by starrbitz
I'm getting ready to move to Ecuador and I'm wondering what Ex-pats can't buy in Ecuador (or it is super expensive) and wish they had brought with them or had brought more of. For example - my husband's family is Ecuadorian and when I visit I never ...
I sent you a personal message as to not clutter the thread. Thanks again! Why should anyone reply to you? I wrote a lengthy response and you never even said thank you. Typical. Read More
What do you wish you had brought?
I'm getting ready to move to Ecuador and I'm wondering what Ex-pats can't buy in Ecuador (or it is super expensive) and wish they had brought with them or had brought more of. For example - my husband's family is Ecuadorian and when I visit I never ... Read More
Dog Breeds in Ecuador by starrbitz
I'm thinking about moving to Ecuador and do not currently own a dog, but would like to have once I arrive. How does one find dogs of specific breeds in Ecuador? Does anyone know if Australian Cattle Dogs/Australian Blue Heelers or other cattle dogs ...
I grew up with an ACD and I've fostered a couple... they can be a lot of work, but they are so worth it :) Hey Starrbitz, We're a couple of years from being expats, but we've got two cow dogs, Kitty and Harvey. Do you know what you're getting ... Read More