@escapingoth
English looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 29 March 2013
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recent trip to salinas by 120bjo
I would like to share our experience on a recent visit to Ecuador. This was our first visit, we were on a bus from Guayaquil to Montanita and I was searching through my purse and my wallet fell out and fell between our seats. I thought I heard ...
Very nice :-) Thank you for posting. Read More
An interview with Raphael Correa on RT by gardener1
A little difficult to follow with the Spanish and English overlapping, but interesting. Thoughts? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKNqHWksjMo (sorry, I don't know how to embed a video on this website)
Thanks for saving me the 37 mins. Glad I read your post before watching the video :-) Hans Read More
Upcoming visit by Lady leeper
I'm on my way to Cuenca for about a month. I'll be arriving Oct 1st. I've been anxious to take a good look around to determine if this will be a good place to retire. I'm hoping to talk to as many expat retirees as possible to get an idea of what ...
Hi Have you thought about staying at a b&b, I only suggest that as you are only there for a month and talking to the host, you might be able to get to hear and learn from the host's experience and getting around. When I was there a few months ago, ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador by Tazzy 572
I know everyone has their own opinion but is there 1 place in Ecuador that is known for being the best place to live or at least move to for a period of time while you look for that special place elsewhere and why? Cheers, John
Welcome to the forum John. You will figure it out pretty quick ;-) Hans Read More
Single man, looking at Ecuador to retire by James-Esq
Hola, i am single Canadian man researching the possibly to eventually retire in Ecuador. I've been reading this forum for weeks and would like to compliment the forum for being so civil, polite, and informative. About myself, i'm educated, ...
Hey James Welcome :-) Read More
Best order of places to visit in Ecuador by Followupguy
Greetings, my name is Reg (FollowUp Guy) and this is my first interaction in this forum. My wife and I live in Vancouver Canada and in early October of this year will be visiting Ecuador for 6 months, our first visit to South America. We arrive in ...
Followupguy I just sent you a message. Hans Read More
Best order of places to visit in Ecuador by Followupguy
Greetings, my name is Reg (FollowUp Guy) and this is my first interaction in this forum. My wife and I live in Vancouver Canada and in early October of this year will be visiting Ecuador for 6 months, our first visit to South America. We arrive in ...
Hey Followupguy Welcome:) Can't say exactly which way to go, (I only spent two weeks their recently) but I would probably go from Quito to the coast, head south, keep touring that way or do it counterclockwise. Ever on Vancouver Island (Comox ... Read More
Literature by greginky
Are there any reliable publications regarding moving to a foreign country. I have heard of IL but they seem to be just trying to make money, am I correct in that assumption or are they reliable.
You are correct about il. But it is a good source to get you started as long as you take things with a grain of salt (sometimes a large grain). Then Expat forums like this one to clarify things. Good luck in your search. Read More
Crime and other statistics in Ecuador by Joseph K
If you want to know more than just what people are saying about conditions here in Ecuador, you can always look at statistics. Naturally, statistics can be used to mislead, and you always have to consider the source. Nevertheless, a few good ...
I forgot all about that. It was very impressive how they were able to navigate. Of course I'm talking about the dogs here. Lol. Read More
Crime and other statistics in Ecuador by Joseph K
If you want to know more than just what people are saying about conditions here in Ecuador, you can always look at statistics. Naturally, statistics can be used to mislead, and you always have to consider the source. Nevertheless, a few good ...
Great article Joseph. I spent two weeks in Ec recently and loved it. I quickly realized that the drivers have the right of way (or at least assumed they did). I made sure that I stayed out of their way and had no problems at all. This compared to ... Read More
What Are The Most Positive Things Ecuador Offers Vs. Old Lifestyle by wanderingbears
Hello everyone, I have read many posts on several different forums, blogs etc. Most are focused on either finding information on what to expect in Ecuador or what is wrong or not right with Ecuador. In this discussion how about each of us posts what ...
That doesn't include the 1.50 for the large Pilsner though;) Read More
CANCELLED TRIP TO CUENCA by pele6254
for now we are not going husband prefers Florida so that is where we are headed in August. Thank you expats in Cuenca for helping even though we are not going maybe I will visit myself next year. BUENA SUERTE PARA TODOS!!!!!!
I wish you all the best as well:) Hans Read More
B.S System by ZenSPIKE
As some of you might know, I recently posted my experiences in the on going Visa saga. To quickly sum it up, I was told by my attorney in Cuenca that : They would NOT accept my State background check in Cuenca, but they would accept it in ...
Good going Neil, glad you got it all sorted. Hans Read More
2 apts available by ZenSPIKE
I have heard of folks having a difficult time in finding apartments for rent. Check this out. I was walking down the street in the area of the stadium. This older gentleman approached me, and asked if I spoke English. I replied "a little". What I ...
When you do finally come up with the reason DONT TELL ME PLEASE. LOL. I am sooooo looking forward to it. Less than two weeks now;) Whoo whoo. Still taking spanish lessons but, its not working as well as I had hoped. I can order a table for two at ... Read More
2 apts available by ZenSPIKE
I have heard of folks having a difficult time in finding apartments for rent. Check this out. I was walking down the street in the area of the stadium. This older gentleman approached me, and asked if I spoke English. I replied "a little". What I ...
I think you might be right. But shhh we don't want to hear Neils explanation of why he was hanging around the lingerie shop. Rofl. Read More