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kai7

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American looking for information about Ecuador

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Lives in Dallas

Registration: 08 February 2013

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kai7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Ecuador by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ecuador? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

kai7

You don't think you''re over doing it a bit. People in Ecu have smart phones as well. i think as long if you don't look like that easy tourist you'd be fine. Honestly though, I think being white is a disadvantage in general. ... Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Ecuador by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ecuador? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

kai7

Because people go down there for the first time and lose their minds about the price of things. its easy to go down there and show out Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Safety in Ecuador by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ecuador? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

kai7

I've never had a problem anywhere in Ecuador, GYE,Quito nor Salinas. But I'm also 6'2, 200 AA and goes to the gym 5x a week. on the other side I don't show out, flash money or really draw too much attention to myself either. Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
kai7

Any suggestions on where I can rent a furnished apartment for a month by kai7

I'm done being a 'tourist' in Ecuador and I know I can save more money by just getting a apartment for the time I'm there. I want to get a feel for day-to-day life while I'm there as I want to move there anyway so this is the best way imo. I also ...

kai7

This is great, thank you Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
gardener1

The Heartbleed Hit List: The Passwords You Need to Change Right Now by gardener1

Many popular sites were affected including Facebook and Netflix. "An encryption flaw called the Heartbleed bug is already being called one of the biggest security threats the Internet has ever seen. The bug has affected many popular websites and ...

kai7

To steal karma lol Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
BobH

My first soccer game by BobH

Well, the first one in Ecuador. I attended my first game Saturday at Atahualpa stadium. (Do I have to begin calling it football now – or futbol?) The game was Universidad Catolica versus Deportivo Quito (Catolica won, 1-0). It was a good game, ...

kai7

Nice, Ecuador is playing here in Texas, it'll be my first match as well. I got my jersey and I'm ready to go! Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
gardener1

The Heartbleed Hit List: The Passwords You Need to Change Right Now by gardener1

Many popular sites were affected including Facebook and Netflix. "An encryption flaw called the Heartbleed bug is already being called one of the biggest security threats the Internet has ever seen. The bug has affected many popular websites and ...

kai7

It only affects ISP that are running OpenSSL. If you're running a web server with OpenSSL then yes but only 30% of servers use that version SSL. There is nothing an individual user can do but make sure the site they're using is secured before ... Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
10 years ago
kai7

Any suggestions on where I can rent a furnished apartment for a month by kai7

I'm done being a 'tourist' in Ecuador and I know I can save more money by just getting a apartment for the time I'm there. I want to get a feel for day-to-day life while I'm there as I want to move there anyway so this is the best way imo. I also ...

kai7

Oh, I didn't see that. I'm just want a 1bdr furnished apt for about 3 weeks in GYE. Read More

kai7 created a thread
10 years ago

Any suggestions on where I can rent a furnished apartment for a month

I'm done being a 'tourist' in Ecuador and I know I can save more money by just getting a apartment for the time I'm there. I want to get a feel for day-to-day life while I'm there as I want to move there anyway so this is the best way imo. I also ... Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kai7

I love Ecuador by kai7

I just got back form my second trip in Guayaquil and I already miss it. Esp the food, I think I can pollo y arroz tiempo el todo. I even had more fun the second time than first and actually met a bunch of new friends. Making plans to go back already.

kai7

I'm not a senior. I'm only 31 and I don't have any kids. Ecuador isn't perfect but its perfect for me Read More

kai7 created a thread
11 years ago

I love Ecuador

I just got back form my second trip in Guayaquil and I already miss it. Esp the food, I think I can pollo y arroz tiempo el todo. I even had more fun the second time than first and actually met a bunch of new friends. Making plans to go back already. Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
11 years ago
cccoger

Guayaquil Airport by cccoger

This will be our first trip to Ecuador and our first international flight ever. We will be arriving at Guayaquil Airport. What should we expect when we arrive? We will be bringing carry on luggage only. I read something about getting stamped. Could ...

kai7

I'm fortunate, I didn't have to open up my bags or anything but I also didn't have check-in luggage. Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julie

Places to visit in Guayaquil by Julie

Hi, For the ones living in Guayaquil, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Guayaquil, the tourist sites? How to visit the ...

kai7

Malecon, Cerro Santa Ana, Iguana park are a few. I just got back to day after a 2 week stay. Its mad cheap and the Ecudorian food is GREAT. Salinas is awesome, its only 2hrs away you can cab it there for around 100 or check for cheap flights. Read More

kai7 replied to a thread
11 years ago
kshah

What about jobs in Ecuador? What is an estimated average salary? by kshah

:DHi! few friends of mine are thinking about moving to Ecuador and was wondering: 1) Are jobs easier to find? 2) What can they expect to earn? monthly? 3) Is it safe? Need everyone's help getting positives and negatives. Thanks,

kai7

If your in IT you can work from anywhere for anyone. That's what I plan on doing. Maybe some journalism or something like that if you can find some one that likes your wor Read More

kai7 created a thread
11 years ago

Economic reasons to move to Ecuador?

Were there any economic reasons to move to Ecuador vs any other Latin or South American country? Is there any one that provide me some insight? Read More