Laura
@Lauratort
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in Dallas
Registration: 21 April 2013
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Quiet by janet119
It has been mighty quiet on here the last few days. I met a lovely lady from Ecuador today. She is living here in Ottawa. She owns a local store. She even offered to help me with the Ecuadorian Embassy when I finally go there. If the people of ...
Good to know I was over thinking things and perhaps it won't be too bad. Unless they discover that murder on my police record from 2 years ago......LOL! just kidding folks, no wadded panties please! Will we need birth certificates? My current ... Read More
FBI Back Ground Check? by ZenSPIKE
Well, I'm getting all my paperwork in order to make the move to Cuenca this June, and get my Visa. The last thing I plan to do before I leave the states, is to get my state police back ground check done. I had heard in the past, that it had to be no ...
*sigh* so much confusion to look forward to! :D Read More
Quiet by janet119
It has been mighty quiet on here the last few days. I met a lovely lady from Ecuador today. She is living here in Ottawa. She owns a local store. She even offered to help me with the Ecuadorian Embassy when I finally go there. If the people of ...
I've been quiet since I received info on the documentation I'l need for residency. Can anyone tel me how you can have a three month old marriage certificate ready when you're trying to sell a home and have no idea how long it will be on the market? ... Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my non-blog, but I wanted to elevate my status in the wake of the continued ...
I was hoping that my move to Ecuador would give me more things to focus on to get AWAY from my computer. I've spent so many hours on this blasted thing that I'm practically BEGGING for an intervention! lol Time to tap back into the artsy, ... Read More
Internet shopping? by Lauratort
I'm so used to buying things on Amazon that I wonder if I'd be able to make regular purchases and have it shipped to my home in Ecuador. I'm learning, however, that things don't work the same way and since I'm so GREEN, I have no idea if I'd be ...
How will I ever survive??!!!! LOL! :blink: Read More
The unofficial web page of the greater Cuenca expat community by Nards Barley
I designate this thread as the unofficial web page for the Cuenca Expat community. I also designate myself as the unoffical spokesperson. It is actually a continuation of my non-blog, but I wanted to elevate my status in the wake of the continued ...
Thanks for this post. I've been wondering the same thing. Everything is, of course, subject to change ;) Read More
Internet shopping?
I'm so used to buying things on Amazon that I wonder if I'd be able to make regular purchases and have it shipped to my home in Ecuador. I'm learning, however, that things don't work the same way and since I'm so GREEN, I have no idea if I'd be ... Read More
I am coming to Cuenca!!! by janet119
Hopefully I will head towards Cuenca 1 feb 2014. I am 51 years old and am ready to start a fresh life in Cuenca. I have been taking spanish classes online, but think living in Spanish community is probably the best way to learn. Any hints ...
Best of luck on your move! Keep us posted on how it all goes! :heart: Read More
Looking for information on residency
Wow! Reading these forum is mind-boggling! I'm looking for information, cut and dry, on the steps to moving to Ecuador for retirement. What I'm finding here is a mish-mash of information. It seems that the experience is never the same for any ... Read More
Just arrived to Cuenca: CAMERAS in the street...!!?? by OGA1
We have just arrived to this amazing city.. impossible not to love it... i would move here in a heartbeat.. but OMG... there are cameras in the street by the hotel... I have learned that 4000 cameras are being installed all around Ecuador... tax ...
Is it really any different than thousands of people walking down the street equipped with cell phones? Anything even looks suspicious and someone is bound to be taping it for YouTube. If the government doesn't do it, someone else will! Read More
Laws are sketchy, at best... by Lauratort
I have to admit that I'm now officially confused as heck! It was my understanding that once you move to Ecuador you had 6 months to bring in home supplies Duty-Free. It was also my understanding that with an attorney, you can rent or buy a ...
Thanks for the replies: I was pretty sure upon hearing my brother's "horror stories" that the guy probably didn't do his homework. I hate when people talk stuff they know nothing about...Have a great day, all!! :D Read More
Laws are sketchy, at best...
I have to admit that I'm now officially confused as heck! It was my understanding that once you move to Ecuador you had 6 months to bring in home supplies Duty-Free. It was also my understanding that with an attorney, you can rent or buy a ... 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 ...
You should try living in Chicago, Detroit, LA, or NYC for a year, lol!:P Read More
Cost of living for two in Cuenca 2013 by Mistymeaner
Hola all. I spent the month of April keeping track of every cent we spent and here are the results with a bit of details and explanation to help those of you trying to figure out what the cost of living might be for you here in Cuenca. $400.00 ...
Thanks, Misty! This puts a good perspective on daily life expenses! Thank you for taking the time to do this! xoxo Read More
Hey all, newbie here...just a bit of info. by Lauratort
Hey all! Just found this site and think it's a fantastic idea! My husband and I are planning early retirement and have been considering Ecuador. You know that when you first begin searching for relocation info, you will find tons of "touristy" ...
A great way to get information of life on the ground is read peoples blogs. This is a great way to get the true on the good and the bads. Here is mine that is full of information and is hilarious. Enjoy and good luck, your going to love ... Read More