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Eric Fraterman
@efrater
Canadian expat in Ecuador
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14
About me
Canadian
Lives in Cuenca
Speaks English, Dutch, French, German
Registration: 04 February 2013
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Adapting to the climate in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Ecuador is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Ecuador? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
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Everything about the climate in Cuenca: Go to Wikipedia, search for Cuenca, Ecuador; click on link 4 (Climate), and you will obtain a very detailed climate/weather chart with everything you might want to know. Read More
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Volunteering in Ecuador by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Ecuador? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
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If you are full time resident of Cuenca contact the Hearts of Gold Foundation http://heartsofgoldfoundation.org/. You can also participate in activities of Love Cuenca; see FB page of the same name. Read More
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Top Reasons Why More USA Citizens Re-Locate to Ecuador than Canadians by cccmedia
Ecuador is popular for Canadian Expats, but they are far fewer than USA citizens in terms of full-time relocating to EC.... Top Reasons Why More USA's Than Canadians Move to EC Full-Time 6. The U.S. population is much larger than ...
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There are ten times as many Americans as Canadians, so the numbers in Cuenca are representative of the population ratios between both countries. Seems logical to me... Read More
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Top Reasons Why More USA Citizens Re-Locate to Ecuador than Canadians by cccmedia
Ecuador is popular for Canadian Expats, but they are far fewer than USA citizens in terms of full-time relocating to EC.... Top Reasons Why More USA's Than Canadians Move to EC Full-Time 6. The U.S. population is much larger than ...
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I think this is total BS. In Cuenca 10% of the expats are Canadians, according to a survey. That is in relationship to the national populations of both countries. Read More
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how much to live decently in ecuador by kathryn47
Hello everyone , like many babyboumers living in the cold we whant to find a nice place in the sun . I have been reading alot on Costa Rica and it does not seem to be such inexpensive anymore. Apparently food , gaz and electricity have tripled if ...
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The Gringotree has just published their 2015 Cuenca cost of Living Survey. Read More
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how much to live decently in ecuador by kathryn47
Hello everyone , like many babyboumers living in the cold we whant to find a nice place in the sun . I have been reading alot on Costa Rica and it does not seem to be such inexpensive anymore. Apparently food , gaz and electricity have tripled if ...
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As a couple, count on needing USD 1,500 to 2,000 (more like the latter) to live a bit comfortably, pay for health care and Spanish lessons. Read More
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How would a Black American be received in Loja? by lynnietoot
I am a black female (African American) considering a move to Ecuador. Would I have racial problems?
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Ecuador is known to be a racist society and Ecuadorian blacks are at the bottom of the totem pole. I live in super conservative Cuenca (with a virtual caste system) and had a friend who is from Trinidad and who had a black husband. Her daughter who ... Read More
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Roughly How many Americans now living in Cuenca ? in Equador ? by willgriffin
and after Cuenca. would Quito be the 2nd largest concentration ? is the expat community there much like the Pensionado Community in Costa Rica. Any former Pensionados from Costa Rica now in Cuenca ? How long does it take to setup receipt of SS ...
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If you read the ebook recenbtly published on the Gringotree which reflects the average of several estimates and included work done by a local university, the number of expats is estimated at 2,500. The definition of expat is folks who live here ... Read More
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New airport hotel by jdf
Anyone have info on this, must be the most booked hotel around.Thanks
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http://airporthotelquito.com/ 4 minutes from new airport Read More
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New airport hotel by jdf
Anyone have info on this, must be the most booked hotel around.Thanks
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Quinto Airport Suites indeed seems to be the only hotel nearby....I just booked a room one week in advance for stay March 4. Single incl breakfast @ $45. The place is new and has only recently opened. Read More
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Pollution? by efrater
Considering the prevailing winds in Cuenca, what part of the city would be upwind from el Centro, considering air pollution? Eric
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Thank you Ed. I am simply trying to make the best choices, given the reality. Regards Eric Read More
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Pollution?
Considering the prevailing winds in Cuenca, what part of the city would be upwind from el Centro, considering air pollution? Eric Read More