wendy-adventurousretirement
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Lives in PENNSYLVANIA
Registration: 08 November 2015
Safety - personal, car, etc
Hi! After our experience last year in South America, I am compelled to ask what are the safety issues we must be on the lookout for, related to walking in towns, and cities, hiking, public transportation, and driving around NZ, having suitcases in ... Read More
Getting Serious by whitedwarf
Hello All, My name is Mark. My wife & I are in our mid-fifties. We are seriously considering moving abroad ( from the US ) in a few years. I have just began to explore the possibilities of our destination. Ecuador is the first place I'll ...
Hi Mark, You should spend several months there before you decide if Ecuador is right for you. All the areas differ also, so decide what type of lifestyle you want. Spend time in the area that offers it. I talk about the different areas in my ... Read More
RETIRING IN ECUADOR, any other town like Loja? by june0627
hi, single, 69 with 2 small dogs. as soon as house sells, i will be on my way. loja sounds great. can you tell me of any other town with those attributes. where do i start here with my arrangements. also,how do i rent an apt. when i get there. ...
How about Cotacachi? Have you heard about it? There are many people I met there who speak English. And many expats. Although you should still learn Spanish. Beautiful countryside, small town, only 1.5 hours from Quito, where there are lots of ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the 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 ...
Hi Sandra, My husband and I were here 4 years and now back for 2 months. The costs in Ecuador have soared in my opinion. Everything costs so much more, and now there is talk about very high taxes because the government is having financial ... Read More
Driving/Getting around for the month of December by emoss28
Hello everyone, I'm new here, so if this question has been posed before, please forgive me. My boyfriend and I are scheduled to fly to Quito on December 4th, and leave Quito on December 31st. During our stay, we plan to go to the coast, work ...
So was $25 to Banos the actual price from him to drive you from Quito? Read More
Driving/Getting around for the month of December by emoss28
Hello everyone, I'm new here, so if this question has been posed before, please forgive me. My boyfriend and I are scheduled to fly to Quito on December 4th, and leave Quito on December 31st. During our stay, we plan to go to the coast, work ...
Hi emoss28, We are in Quito now and doing some looking around. Would you please share the name and contact information for your taxi driver? Thank you! Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
We tried to find it. Taxi driver had no idea where it was and we don't know Quito well enough yet. Thanks anyway for getting us the info. If I had been able to get back on my email before 6:30 (which is when my husband finished with the ... Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
I just joined internations.org and will not be able to log in for 24 hours. If there is another way to send me the info, that would be appreciated. Thank you, Wendy Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
I just joined internations.org and will not be able to log in for 24 hours. If there is another way to send me the info, that would be appreciated. Thank you, Wendy Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Thanks, as I am not sure how to make that request of the home office. Can you post a reply with info on tonight's festivities here? Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
For some of the forums, I cannot get in to reply. The site says under maintenance, yet I can get in here. Do you know what the issue might be for me with the site? Also, I am looking to get the info on the driver that emoss28 and Dorothy Peck ... Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Would you send us the information on the expat parties - 1 tonight and the other - too please? Thank you! Read More
Ecuador: State of Emergency Declared because of presence of El Niño by crowdpub
eltelegrafo.com.ec reported that a state of emergency has been declared declared today in 17 provinces of the country because of the presence of El Niño. President Correa issued the emergency decree to last last 60 days. According to ...
While we have heard this and were warned not to go to Galapagos, we have just returned to Quito and found nothing unusual in Galapagos, except perhaps the water was a bit warmer. The weather and seas were fine, and we saw plenty of animals. Up to ... Read More
Ecuador: State of Emergency Declared because of presence of El Niño by crowdpub
eltelegrafo.com.ec reported that a state of emergency has been declared declared today in 17 provinces of the country because of the presence of El Niño. President Correa issued the emergency decree to last last 60 days. According to ...
Thanks. Mostly because it is paid for and it looks like our insurance only pays us back if the trip is delayed or canceled due to a natural disaster or severe weather; the threat of severe weather doesn't count. I was thinking that a State of ... Read More
Ecuador: State of Emergency Declared because of presence of El Niño by crowdpub
eltelegrafo.com.ec reported that a state of emergency has been declared declared today in 17 provinces of the country because of the presence of El Niño. President Correa issued the emergency decree to last last 60 days. According to ...
Hi, After an internet search, I still cannot find specific information on the exact areas that are affected by the State of Emergency. We are preparing to leave the US to come to Ecuador, starting in Quito with a trip planned to Galapagos in early ... Read More
Safety in Quito by blumenwe
My husband and I will be spending 2 months in Quito, and exploring Ecuador. I understand safety can be an issue. I am looking for tips on what to watch out for, what areas to stay away from, scams to be aware of. I do know about a few of the ...
I will check out your school to see if anything fits my schedule to continue my learning of Spanish. Thanks, Wendy Read More
Safety in Quito by blumenwe
My husband and I will be spending 2 months in Quito, and exploring Ecuador. I understand safety can be an issue. I am looking for tips on what to watch out for, what areas to stay away from, scams to be aware of. I do know about a few of the ...
Thank you! Where do you teach and what? Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Thanks. We will be in Galapagos on Dec. 12, back in Quito on the night of Dec. 15. So after that or Dec. 2 or 3 work for us. Read More
Safety in Quito by blumenwe
My husband and I will be spending 2 months in Quito, and exploring Ecuador. I understand safety can be an issue. I am looking for tips on what to watch out for, what areas to stay away from, scams to be aware of. I do know about a few of the ...
Thank you again! The Ecovia bus line sounded like one to stay away from. Right? Or is it just at rush hour and lunch time when we must stay away from it? Read More
The unofficial web site of the Quito Expat community by cccmedia
If Cuenca can do this successfully, why not Ecuador's capital! A tip of the cap to Cuenca VIP member Nards Barley for pioneering the concept. The Home Office in the Mascarene Islands will decide whether this thread should be moved to the Quito ...
Hi Journeyman, Are you planning any meetups in Dec? Thank you. Read More
Safety in Quito by blumenwe
My husband and I will be spending 2 months in Quito, and exploring Ecuador. I understand safety can be an issue. I am looking for tips on what to watch out for, what areas to stay away from, scams to be aware of. I do know about a few of the ...
Thank you for all of your insights. We are staying at 6 Diciembre and Jorge Washington in an apartment. I believe that is South Quito. Is that right? Any advice for walking from there to get around Quito since you say South Quito is not safe? Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
Thanks again. All good info. Will it stay on the forum for a period of time so I can refer back? Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
Thank you! Good to know which bus not to take. Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
Thanks, I quickly viewed the sites. I was hoping there might be happy hours or coffee shops where expats get together. Or meet-ups. We will be in Quito this time , so not Cuenca. I know there was a few such get togetters in Cuenca that we ... 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 ...
Hi, My name is Wendy. My husband is Tom. We are coming to Ecuador to explore, specifically Quito and travel points from there. We have spent time in Cuenca and surrounding areas in the past, and always wanted to come back and explore further. ... Read More
Fielding Your Questions: expat.com Members Want to Know... by cccmedia
Welcome to the free-wheeling questions area of the Ecuador and Colombia forums, New Members and other inquisitive minds. :) We notice that many of you need information or want follow-up on your issues. :unsure Previously, we have pointed out ...
Hello, I am new to the forum. My husband and I will be visiting Quito and traveling to other parts of Ecuador over the next 2+ months. Can you tell me if there are expat groups who meet? When + where? Also, I have heard that we should not take ... Read More