travelxc
Nauruan expat in Malaysia
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Rating the Fast-Food Outlets of Ecuador by cccmedia
As my choice for Best Fast Food in Quito .. I'm going with a place I frequent at the QuiCentro Shopping Mall's extensive [i]patio de comidas[/i] (food court) on Avenida Naciones Unidas... [b]Cajun Exotic[/b] The [i]platos fuertes[/i] ...
Tom Pollo If you find yourself at 6 decimbre Kywi (ferreteria) Tom Pollo is a nice little place to have some delcious rottesseire chicken. They don't use gas like most places but charcoal to cook their chickens. This place was a pleasant ... Read More
Young family thinking of moving to Ecuador by langone7
I have a 2 year old and am currently pregnant. However, we wouldn't move until our baby was 8 months if we did so. We own a house and my husband has a government job. We are in our late 20s. However, to survive my husband works 70+ hours a week, ...
My husband and I dont know Spanish. I would have every intention of learning as I would want to fit in and make friends the best I can. How have you learned Spanish? Was it incredibly difficult? Spanish is ESSENTIAL in Ecuador. Start somewhere, if ... Read More
Rating the Fast-Food Outlets of Ecuador by cccmedia
As my choice for Best Fast Food in Quito .. I'm going with a place I frequent at the QuiCentro Shopping Mall's extensive [i]patio de comidas[/i] (food court) on Avenida Naciones Unidas... [b]Cajun Exotic[/b] The [i]platos fuertes[/i] ...
Pizzeria el Hornero, which has several branches throughout the city has good pizza and salads. Their menu is actually quite extensive for a pizzeria, but we only tried the pizza and salads so I'll comment on that. Their pizza is sold in squares ... Read More
Recommend Quito Residential Areas by travelxc
Hi, Can Quito residents please recommend some nice and safe residential areas to rent an apartment for a family. An area that also has amenities (like Supermaxi) as we don't have a car nor plan on getting one anytime soon. Point me in the ...
Thanks. The location is right off Carolina park’s east side. It’s a nice area but there are pros and cons. I’ll begin with the pros: Many amenities are within short walking distance like the park, Quicentro, Megamaxi, Supercines, ... Read More
Rating the Fast-Food Outlets of Ecuador by cccmedia
As my choice for Best Fast Food in Quito .. I'm going with a place I frequent at the QuiCentro Shopping Mall's extensive [i]patio de comidas[/i] (food court) on Avenida Naciones Unidas... [b]Cajun Exotic[/b] The [i]platos fuertes[/i] ...
Quiznos, philly cheese steak sandwich is real good, they're generous with the meat, it's especially good when it's a 2x1 day. Unlimited re-fill also a plus. Shawarma joint, near corner of Shylis, and republica del salvador, facing ... Read More
Recommend Quito Residential Areas by travelxc
Hi, Can Quito residents please recommend some nice and safe residential areas to rent an apartment for a family. An area that also has amenities (like Supermaxi) as we don't have a car nor plan on getting one anytime soon. Point me in the ...
We found and signed off on our new place. We’re gradually moving in as we’re currently in an apartment that is already paid for. We learned so much over these past weeks, and us staying in different temporary apartments was probably one ... Read More
Recommend Quito Residential Areas by travelxc
Hi, Can Quito residents please recommend some nice and safe residential areas to rent an apartment for a family. An area that also has amenities (like Supermaxi) as we don't have a car nor plan on getting one anytime soon. Point me in the ...
I'll keep this post brief because I'm obviously frustrated with the process of renting. Example: owner says apt is 130 meters turns out it's 90 at most. Example-2: Owner says you can upgrade internet but upon checking with ISP, they say ... Read More
Recommend Quito Residential Areas by travelxc
Hi, Can Quito residents please recommend some nice and safe residential areas to rent an apartment for a family. An area that also has amenities (like Supermaxi) as we don't have a car nor plan on getting one anytime soon. Point me in the ...
Apologies for the late reply but circumstances such as being without internet in the residence will do that to you. Yes I'm in Quito, checked out Gonzalez Suarez, and it is indeed nice, posh as a matter of fact, but theres no place for kids to ... Read More
Recommend Quito Residential Areas by travelxc
Hi, Can Quito residents please recommend some nice and safe residential areas to rent an apartment for a family. An area that also has amenities (like Supermaxi) as we don't have a car nor plan on getting one anytime soon. Point me in the ...
Good morning cccmedia, The area youre talking about I assume runs parallel with Ave La Coruna/Whymper and Av Federico Gonzalez Suarez. Its what I got on Google Maps. I took a quick look at Olx to check out prices and while some apartments are ... Read More
Recommend Quito Residential Areas
Hi, Can Quito residents please recommend some nice and safe residential areas to rent an apartment for a family. An area that also has amenities (like Supermaxi) as we don't have a car nor plan on getting one anytime soon. Point me in the ... Read More
Should I switch to homeschooling? by Palacios family
I've been living in loja Ecuador with my daughter for two months leaving my husband and 19 year old son in the states. I'm not so sure about my 12 year old daughter education. I enrolled her ion liceo de loja, the same school her brother ...
:) My point was if you're going to homeschool a 12 yr old (7th/8th grade), for 1 year, then what after that? I think it's very important to have a long term plan for homeschooled children. As for course selection sure, Pre-Calculus is not ... Read More
Should I switch to homeschooling? by Palacios family
I've been living in loja Ecuador with my daughter for two months leaving my husband and 19 year old son in the states. I'm not so sure about my 12 year old daughter education. I enrolled her ion liceo de loja, the same school her brother ...
Hi, as a homeschool dad, I think your daughter is traumatized. It’s really unfair to transfer a 12 year old to a foreign country with a different curriculum in a FOREIGN language. Of course her grades will drop. It’s hard enough for 12 ... Read More
The Arrival
Why move to an already congested and polluted part of the city? El Centro according to an air pollution study I read online is much more polluted than the rest of Cuenca. source: ... Read More
Volunteering in Quito by AnnaNorway
Hi! I'm Anna from Norway, and next February i'm going to Quito to volunteer. I'm planning on staying until the beginning of June. I know a girl in Quito after she had an exchange year in my town, and I really want to experience her ...
Hi, There's a thread from a week ago titled "volunteering in Ecuador", I think you'll find it very helpful. Just scroll down the forum and you'll see it or search for it using the search function at the top. Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Crucita perhaps. Mosquitos are to some extent manageable. Put up screens and possibly a net around the bed if they are persistent pests. But quality of life is definitely better without them. For many moving to Ecuador, who are not restricted to a ... Read More
Two Internet Connections Same Residence by travelxc
Two part question: 1.) A lot of the rentals include internet connection with the rent. Would it be possible to install a second internet connection with the ISP of my choosing in a rental apartment? If possible, what's required, rental ...
Thanks, cccmedia. Very helpful information as now I'm not under any illusion with regards to timescale. Patience it is. Read More
Two Internet Connections Same Residence
Two part question: 1.) A lot of the rentals include internet connection with the rent. Would it be possible to install a second internet connection with the ISP of my choosing in a rental apartment? If possible, what's required, rental ... Read More
How much will we need for basic living ? by laura marina ruiz
I would like to get an estimate about how much we (my mother and I) will need for basic living expenses. Power, water, phone and food. Just that for now. Also, I would like to know, if you have an account in the US, can you just withdraw your money ...
The numbers are from a graph, take a look. I wouldn't live in Malaysia at any price.What graph? Read More
How much will we need for basic living ? by laura marina ruiz
I would like to get an estimate about how much we (my mother and I) will need for basic living expenses. Power, water, phone and food. Just that for now. Also, I would like to know, if you have an account in the US, can you just withdraw your money ...
The numbers don't add up. I lived in Georgetown Malaysia, and to state that Cuenca is $2500 while Georgetown is $1200 is ludicrous. The two are actually very comparable unless the variables of “gym membership” and “expensive ... Read More
hello from canada by freddychef
Hi--I have been reading a lot lately about living elsewhere. I guess it seems most people retire to these beautiful destinations, far flung from the worlds they know and live in. I am not at that point, rather I would love to live and contribute, ...
Yes it’s all relative, and my situation requires diligence. As for “profound difference”, I really don’t know what people mean by that. Love? Career? Change of Scenery? Choosing Ecuador for me is more or less based on, and ... Read More
hello from canada by freddychef
Hi--I have been reading a lot lately about living elsewhere. I guess it seems most people retire to these beautiful destinations, far flung from the worlds they know and live in. I am not at that point, rather I would love to live and contribute, ...
“So I am just looking at places that would offer a new direction in life.” Ecuador won't provide that unless you know what you are doing. You were "once a chef", submit your resume to hotels and restaurants to get a feel ... Read More
BOTTLED GAS IN ECUADOR by GMC(SW)
The bottled gas used in Ecuador is not of the same quality as found in the U.S. Many residential areas depend on bottled gas. As gas is not plumbed to most buildings, the newer buildings are installing a supply / storage system. This will be large ...
Hi Mindstorm and thanks for posting you bill. Your bill states you consumed 789 kWH and was charged $88.31 or about .11 per kWH. That helps explain matters as paying $136-30 for 88 kWH would have suggested that something was wrong. Read More
BOTTLED GAS IN ECUADOR by GMC(SW)
The bottled gas used in Ecuador is not of the same quality as found in the U.S. Many residential areas depend on bottled gas. As gas is not plumbed to most buildings, the newer buildings are installing a supply / storage system. This will be large ...
Thanks for pointing this out because the rates were making me scratch my head. My thinking was that perhaps they calculate it differently in Ecuador. I used the rates posted and my son's gaming computer would cost $60 a month alone in electricity ... Read More
Used iMac in box - custom duty or not?
Thanks, I'm using the original box to give it additional protection while being transported. If the original box is the only possible obstacle then I'll do away with it and try to make an eyesore custom box using ordinary cardboard. Read More
Used iMac in box - custom duty or not?
hi, Planning to bring along a used iMac 21.5 inch in its box. Will this be a hassle at the airport in terms of custom duty? thanks for any info Read More
Transportation from Mariscal Sucre for family with extra luggage
Hi, Is there transportation for 5 persons and 8 pieces of large luggage readily available at Quito international airport to the city? 1 vehicle. Read More