troberts010150
American expat in Ecuador
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Lives in Cuenca
Registration: 06 October 2015
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renters and homeowners insurance in Ecuador by johnplov
Hello, I am living in Portland Oregon, and planning to retire with my wife in August 2016. We would like to retire in either Cotacachi or Cuenca, starting in Cotacachi, and moving to Cuenca if Cotacachi is too small for us. We have visited both ...
I totally agree with cccmedia above. I bought a fancy, very expensive, 24-hidden-pocket travel jacket before moving to Cuenca, thinking I was being oh, so clever. After being here about a week, the folly of the idea was clear. When an evil-doer ... Read More
Live in Cuenca - Be Happy to Answer Questions About Life in Ecuador by troberts010150
Hi there, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forums. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle two ...
Cuenca welcomes you! Terry Read More
Live in Cuenca - Be Happy to Answer Questions About Life in Ecuador by troberts010150
Hi there, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forums. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle two ...
And within the spectrum of such stories lies the mysteries. Terry Read More
Let's talk guns by BryonDavis
I looked around the forums and really saw nothing on the subject. My wife and I have carried concealed (with various licenses) for two decades. With all of the talk about armed robberies by gun and knifepoint, home invasions, burglaries, etc., I ...
I'm told by my most-trusted Cuencano facilitator that the law allows it for self-defense, but I haven't confirmed that officially. It may not be possible to confirm absolutely - some officials may not want to promote the fact that it's ... Read More
Why Ecuador? by Majito
It would be interesting for wannabe expats to know the reasons why expats choose Ecuador? Is your experience in the country responding to your expectations? What was the country you kept an eye on as a second choice?
And that is an Ecuadorian phenomenon because? Read More
Let's talk guns by BryonDavis
I looked around the forums and really saw nothing on the subject. My wife and I have carried concealed (with various licenses) for two decades. With all of the talk about armed robberies by gun and knifepoint, home invasions, burglaries, etc., I ...
Pepper spray is available in Ecuador, in small "one-use" size and larger "bear" size. $12 - $25. Some police carry the same brand in belt holsters. Read More
Deal breaking questions about Cuenca Ecuador by Txsbigfoot
1. As a Southern boy I like my Bourbon whiskey. Do they have Bourbon like Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey, etc... for sale there, and if so can anyone give me an idea of the cost per litre bottle? 2. I see that you have to have an invite or pay a ...
1. I don't recall seeing Jack Daniels or Wild Turkey. But similar class of spirits from the U.S. are $60 a liter and up. A shot of Johnny Walker Red at Mercado, one of the best bars in town, is $12.00. 2. Just saw the Tennis and Golf Club for ... Read More
My Ecuadorian Driver's License Odyssey
I submitted the below story in the Expat Guide last week, but don't see it there yet. Plus, the site moderator suggested I do a Forum post dedicated to this topic as something of interest to subscribers. So here 'tis: Preface My purpose ... Read More
Live in Cuenca - Be Happy to Answer Questions About Life in Ecuador by troberts010150
Hi there, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forums. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle two ...
Hi. I think it's safe to say that for the vast majority of Cuenca expats, volcanic activity is the furthest things from their minds. Yes, they see the stories about the current activity nearer Quito in the news, but that doesn't concern ... Read More
Live in Cuenca - Be Happy to Answer Questions About Life in Ecuador by troberts010150
Hi there, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forums. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle two ...
Hi there, Thanks for your question. Yes there are communities all around the fringes of Cuenca. But they are well populated for all the reasons you state. It's not that there are many "developments" as we know them in the U.S. ... Read More
Live in Cuenca - Be Happy to Answer Questions About Life in Ecuador
Hi there, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forums. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle two ... Read More
New members of Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien
Newbie on Ecuador forum? Dont 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 your expat ...
Hello everyone, I just joined expat.com and discovered the Forum. I'm always interested in helping prospective expats with straight answers about Ecuador, especially Cuenca. I moved here - sight unseen, but after lots of research - from Seattle ... Read More