russelleaton
English expat in Ecuador
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English
Lives in Quito
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 29 November 2010
Ecuador, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Ecuador, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
I love Ecuador, the food, the people, the climate, the geography, everything. If you're new to Ecuador, the best advice I can give is to learn enough Spanish to hold a conversation, it doesn't have to be perfect. The next bit of advice is to do your ... Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Ecuador, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Ecuador or already living ...
In very general terms, the cost of living in Ecuador is about three times cheaper than the UK, and about 2.5 times cheaper than the USA. Read More
Moving to Ecuador, air freighting a small crate by Hanabe101
I live in Warrnambool (3280), Victoria, Australia, about 4 to 4 1/2 hours from Melbourne and Melbourne airport respectively. I have visited Ecuador before, and am looking to move there now to Vilcabamba in about a year. What is the best way to send ...
Anyone moving to Ecuador should consider living in Cumbaya rather than Cuenca or Quito. Nicer, safer, modern, cheaper, many other expats, and Cumbaya is lower in altitude than Cuenca. All the amenities of the capital city is just a 15 minute drive ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador solo by Cheryl
Hello everybody, Moving to Ecuador is a challenge in itself, but even more when you decide to go alone. If this was your case when you arrived, we would like you to share your experience. It might help other people who are also preparing for this ...
If you are somebody planning to move to Ecuador, you don't want to live in a small village or in isolation (in the countryside), at least to begin with. Therefore, I suggest you do a comparison between Quito, Cumbayá and Cuenca before ... Read More
Coming to Quito & Cuenca by MGLuke
Hi every one! I am a dinosaur of computing so this is my first time on a blog. First Thanks to all of you for your coments and advice, it almost make it like we know some one there, cool. I am also traveling from the US to Quito to Cuenca ...
Hi Martha, did you eventually make it to Ecuador? If you're still considering where to live in Ecuador, consider Cumbayá (an outer suburb of Quito). Cumbayá is a little warmer and a little lower than Cuenca and is popular with expats. Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman’s mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
I recently saw that monkfruit sweetener is now available in supermaxi (definitely in megamaxi). Re shoe horns, I have been able to buy a couple, but they are hard to find in Ecuador. If you're coming from the US, bring your own. Read More
Sunlight in Cuenca by kmok1956
I heard there was no sunlight in Cuenca for 18 mos. as of approx. May 2021. Is this so? Most photos I see of Cuenca have no sunlight. This is important to me. Please, speak to it. Thank you!
Cuenca is a bit lower than Quito and a bit higher than Cumbayá. I prefer less sun, not more. Cuenca has about 10% less harmful UV sun radiation than Quito. Whereas Cumbayá has about 20% less harmful UV sun radiation than Quito (very rough ... Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador by russelleaton
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman’s mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine.
You can buy monkfruit sugar (endulzante monkfruit or endulzante de fruta de monje), but it tends to be available in health food stores in Ecuador. Here's an example: https://www.agrodely.com/producto/edulcorante-monkfruit-sin-calorias/ Read More
Hard to find things in Ecuador
Some things I cannot find in Ecuador: English marmite. English Colman’s mustard. Greaseproof (parchment) paper for oven cooking. Shoe horn. Non-aluminium bakeware. Vitamin MK7. Bed sheets that are long enough. Ovaltine. Read More
Cost of Living in Ecuador in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Ecuador to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
The average cost of living in Ecuador is about three times cheaper compared to the cost of living in the United Kingdom. Therefore anybody on a fixed income, such as a pension, benefits greatly by moving from the UK to Ecuador. No doubt it is ... Read More
Football world cup by russelleaton
Can anybody please tell me where to go in Quito to see England play Colombia live in the football World Cup. The match is on Tuesday, 3rd July at 1pm. Thanks Russell
Thanks, I prefer to not watch it surrounded by colombians, because they'll kill me when I cheer for England! You info much appreciated. Russell Read More
Football world cup
Can anybody please tell me where to go in Quito to see England play Colombia live in the football World Cup. The match is on Tuesday, 3rd July at 1pm. Thanks Russell Read More
For 2018 - Crime in General, Crime around Cuence ... Experiences ??? by Guest3265987
Second post of the day, hello to everyone again. My wife and I plan on moving to Ecuador in 2020. First we plan on living around Cuence for around 3 months, and if things feel right to us we'll be making arrangements for selling our home where ...
I've lived in Quito for the last 7 years and go out most days and often use public transport. I have never personally experienced crime, although of course it happens. Although my mobile phone was stolen once by a pickpocket without me even ... Read More
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 ...
Blackout curtains are ideal for good sleeping. For good light (and privacy) the solution is to have lace curtains behind the blackout curtains. Lace curtains (called 'visillo' in Spanish) are cheap to buy in Quito. Read More
mosquitoes
Can anybody tell me where in Quito I can buy a portable mosquito net for bed and head, and a good choice of repellents? I want to stay off the mosquito menu when travelling to low altitude. Fybeca is not good for this. Thanks, Russell Read More
lost and found
I recently found a wallet full of banking cards and some car keys. They were lying on the road. I traced the owner through facebook and simply offered to return them in good faith. I was flabbergasted by the response. The owner suspected me of being ... Read More
How did you select your wireless carrier and your calling plan? by Nards Barley
I don't remember how I chose I chose[url=http://www.movistar.com.ec/]Movistar[/url], but I have always been adverse to the word "plan", so a prepaid chip was my only consideration . I have never really spent any time trying to compare ...
I've lost two cell phones to pickpockets, so now I carry a trashed cell phone for me next pickpocket and keep the good one well hidden. Read More
Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Ecuador’s Coast -- Hundreds Are Dead by cccmedia
Associated Press and CNN for Latin America are reporting: An earthquake of 7.8 magnitude centered in or around Esmeraldas Province near Ecuador’s Pacific Coast caused deaths, damage and panic in EC’s central coastal region tonight, ...
Great comments Susan. Ecuador is a fantastic country, and perfectly safe from earthquakes if you take normal precautions and use your common sense. Compared to other South american countries, Ecuador has a low crime rate and is safer than many other ... Read More
Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Ecuador’s Coast -- Hundreds Are Dead by cccmedia
Associated Press and CNN for Latin America are reporting: An earthquake of 7.8 magnitude centered in or around Esmeraldas Province near Ecuador’s Pacific Coast caused deaths, damage and panic in EC’s central coastal region tonight, ...
Thanks vsimple, I read the report with interest. Russell Read More
Keeping up with the news in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Ecuador provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
I listen to the BBC news everyday on radio 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 It's a great service, and I often hear things a day before they appear on Ecuadorian news. I sometimes watch Ecuavisa news in Spanish on TV. Read More
Amazon Now Delivers .. to Ecuador by cccmedia
Amazon now has Ecuador on its list of countries where its packages can be delivered directly to an Expat's address. This may simplify things for Expats who prefer not to set up a separate arrangement with a U.S.-based forwarding company just to ...
Interesting about econExpressBox. I will look into it. Thanks Nards. Read More
Amazon Now Delivers .. to Ecuador by cccmedia
Amazon now has Ecuador on its list of countries where its packages can be delivered directly to an Expat's address. This may simplify things for Expats who prefer not to set up a separate arrangement with a U.S.-based forwarding company just to ...
If you try to order any kind of electronic device, e.g. laptop, Amazon gives you the following message with regard to shipping to Ecuador: "Sorry, this item can't be shipped to your selected address". I currently don't know of any ... Read More
Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Ecuador’s Coast -- Hundreds Are Dead by cccmedia
Associated Press and CNN for Latin America are reporting: An earthquake of 7.8 magnitude centered in or around Esmeraldas Province near Ecuador’s Pacific Coast caused deaths, damage and panic in EC’s central coastal region tonight, ...
Can somebody recommend the bare minimum (note: the bare minimum) list of items to have to hand in the event of an emergency escape from a city building during an earthquake? There is no consensus, and Ecuadorian advice includes just about everything ... Read More
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 ...
In general, houses and apartments in Quito are built with no central heating as it is not felt necessary. Very few people have heating appliances at home. Double glazing seems to be unknown, a shame since this would go along way to keeping out noise ... Read More
Living abroad and in need of my medicine by dixieman55
I am currently living in Colombia and am going to be taking a month long class to get certified as a teaching English as a forigen language. The medicine that I have been taking since the 1980s is banned in Colombia and I need to leave the country ...
Hi Dixieman55 If you can let me know precisely which ADD medicine you require I will see if it is available in Ecuador. I need to know the exact product name. Russell Read More
Powerful 7.8 Earthquake Rocks Ecuador’s Coast -- Hundreds Are Dead by cccmedia
Associated Press and CNN for Latin America are reporting: An earthquake of 7.8 magnitude centered in or around Esmeraldas Province near Ecuador’s Pacific Coast caused deaths, damage and panic in EC’s central coastal region tonight, ...
Don't let earthquakes put you off coming to lovely Ecuador. Daily life is back to normal apart from a few parts of the North West coast of Ecuador (the worst hit area). The chances of you being hurt in an earthquake in Ecuador are very remote. ... Read More
Business etiquette in Ecuador
You should normally shake hands with people you greet, with a friendly smile. no bowing. This goes for both genders. If you speak Spanish, use the 'udsted' version of Spanish on first meeting. After the first one or two meetings, it is ... Read More
Best cities to live in Ecuador by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Ecuador. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
If you don't like mosquitoes and you want access to the facilities of a big city, then Quito is ideal. No mosquitoes, good all year weather, relatively little air pollution compared to other big cities, and lots of thing to do/see. Russell Read More
English speaking notary in Quito
It was the first thing I did, but the UK Embassy will no longer witness signatures. Read More
English speaking notary in Quito
Can anybody please point me towards an English speaking notary in Quito? I need to have my signature witnessed on a document that is in English, but I don't want the cost/hassle of translating the document (just a signature witness). Any help ... Read More
how to make google.com default search engine in Ecuador?
Can anybody please tell me exactly how to make google.com my default search engine? In Ecuador, my computer always defaults to google.com.ec (i.e. google ecuador). I use google Chrome, and I will need to know exactly what to click on to make the ... Read More
Ecuador's citizenship by Chezhka
Hello everyone! I am thinking to immigrate to Ecuador. My final goal is to change my current citizenship but I can't find any info on how naturalization process works in Ecuador. Could anyone please send me a link and/or any information where I ...
Yes, it is 3 years from the date of obtaining the cedula (not the 5 years I mentioned). Sorry for mistake (I haven't been following your thread). All the best, Russell Read More
Amazon Now Delivers .. to Ecuador by cccmedia
Amazon now has Ecuador on its list of countries where its packages can be delivered directly to an Expat's address. This may simplify things for Expats who prefer not to set up a separate arrangement with a U.S.-based forwarding company just to ...
Thanks cccmedia for the info about Amazon. As you clarify the picture please keep us informed. Much appreciated, Russell Read More
Ecuador's citizenship by Chezhka
Hello everyone! I am thinking to immigrate to Ecuador. My final goal is to change my current citizenship but I can't find any info on how naturalization process works in Ecuador. Could anyone please send me a link and/or any information where I ...
You can get an Ecuadorian ID card (cedula) within a year of moving to the country providing you have a visa that lets you live in Ecuador indefinitely. That is the first step. You can apply for Ecuadorian citizenship (passport, etc) after living or ... 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 ...
Quito has no mosquitoes. Also, pollution is low because the mountain winds mostly clear it up. Even in nearby Cumbaya there are very few mosquitoes. Russell 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 ...
The best official place to start is at: http://www.cocinasdeinduccion.gob.ec/ But as mentioned, remember that to qualify you need an Ecuadorian cedula and you need to be already using a gas cooker where you live. Russell 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 ...
When you take into account the government subsidy, the cost of electricity for the induction cooker will only be marginally higher that the equivalent gas cooker. When the government subsidy runs out after about 3 years, existing gas subsidies will ... 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 ...
It is available for anybody who can present a 'cedula' (an ID card), even if you're a millionaire. Any foreigner legally living in Ecuador can obtain an Ecuadorian cedula. The cedula will show your foreign nationality (e.g. USA citizen), ... 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 ...
If you already use a gas cooker in Ecuador, the government will give you a new electric induction cooker (with oven) virtually free of charge. The way you pay for it is by adding about $5 to your monthly electricity bill (for about 3-5 years). If ... Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Ecuador in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Ecuador you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Ecuador? > accommodation ...
Very roughly, the cost of living in Ecuador is less than half the cost of living in Europe or the USA. If you choose to live cheaply in Ecuador (by avoiding expensive restaurants, by avoiding servants, by avoiding imported goods, and by avoiding the ... Read More
The Good News Thread by jessekimmerling
Call it good news, call it stories of human kindness, call it the opposite of a doom and gloom crime thread... call it what you will. Share your positive stories. So, last Monday I was on the coast in Las Peñas, about an hour north of ...
I use my British debit card at Banco Pichincha without any problems. My British credit and debit cards work fine in all the main Ecuadorian banks except produbanco. For some reason Produbanco is a dead loss- their ATM's just don't seem to ... Read More
Club correos $42 tarriff by Howardofocal
Do I understand the new tarriff correctly? They are now going to add a $42 tarriff to each order above and beyond what they currently charge?
It would seem that Econcargo has 'taken over' club correos, making it possible to continue the service. See: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/14b68c630efcbe6a They say "the same technical platform, just a change of ... Read More
Panama vs Ecuador by katheryn
Hi...I am new to this forum and looking for some insight. My husband and I are planning on a move in the next year or so and are very interested in both Panama and Ecuador. I am finding it difficult to narrow down which of the two places would be ...
A key issue for you to consider is climate. Some people may find Panama too hot and stifling (and you may not like the mosquitoes), others may not be concerned. The climate in and around Quito is like a mild Summer all year round (never too hot or ... Read More
Club correos $42 tarriff by Howardofocal
Do I understand the new tarriff correctly? They are now going to add a $42 tarriff to each order above and beyond what they currently charge?
I have just ordered an item from ebay.com for shipping direct to my PO Box address in Quito. Will let you know how I get on. Russell Eaton Read More
Club correos $42 tarriff by Howardofocal
Do I understand the new tarriff correctly? They are now going to add a $42 tarriff to each order above and beyond what they currently charge?
Thanks for that very helpful info. All the best, Russell Read More
Club correos $42 tarriff by Howardofocal
Do I understand the new tarriff correctly? They are now going to add a $42 tarriff to each order above and beyond what they currently charge?
If you're leaving Club Correos who will you be using instead? any info appreciated, Russell Read More
Club correos $42 tarriff by Howardofocal
Do I understand the new tarriff correctly? They are now going to add a $42 tarriff to each order above and beyond what they currently charge?
Does anybody know what products cannot be imported to Ecuador, e.g. vitamins, etc. Or what products will incur a penalty or be confiscation if imported? Thanks, Russell Read More
Club correos $42 tarriff by Howardofocal
Do I understand the new tarriff correctly? They are now going to add a $42 tarriff to each order above and beyond what they currently charge?
Unfortunately, yes, you will have to pay $42 extra for every packet. The only way round it is to get somebody in the USA to receive, unwrap and re-pack the parcel and send it you as a gift. The other alternative is for somebody here in Ecuador to ... 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 ...
Hi, I suggest you consider a 6 month visit to Ecuador to see if you want to live here. You will certainly be able to share accommodation for about $100-$200 per month, and I have seen such ads. The cost of living in Ecuador is in general about a ... 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 ...
Yes, I agree, Cumbaya is in many ways an ideal place to live. It is only a 20 minute drive to Quito, so Cumbaya is like an outer suburb of Quito, yet at lower altitude so the climate is great. There are regular buses from Cumbaya to Quito, so a car ... Read More
confusion over martial status by retiranlovingit
I am in the process of putting together my paper work to apply for a pensioners visa and a permanent visa, In doing my research regarding martial status a question came up. I am single now but was divorced 20 years ago; do I still need to get a ...
In my experience, the answer is no, you will not need a notarized copy of your divorce doc. But just in case, have the divorce certificate to hand as it is quick and easy to go to a Notaria and get something notarized. Russell ... Read More
The other side of the Ecuadorian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
My best advice to find an apartment in Quito is to just come and look around. There are plenty of apartments for rent. In Ecuadorian Spanish an apartment is referred to as a "Departamento". Real estate is "imuebles" or "bienes imuebles". Try this ... Read More
Questions re Club Correos by BobH
I know that several people here have mentioned using Club Correos for receiving mail/items from the US. I am planning to do the same, but would like to know if there are any gotchas that I should consider. One question I can't seem to get answered ...
this link takes you to the login page. hope it helps, Russell Eaton www.deliveredonline.com http://econcargoecuador.net/clientes/index.php Read More
Questions re Club Correos by BobH
I know that several people here have mentioned using Club Correos for receiving mail/items from the US. I am planning to do the same, but would like to know if there are any gotchas that I should consider. One question I can't seem to get answered ...
Club correos does indeed work as I am using it. But it is iodiosyncratic and the website is not being well maintained. You can receive parcels at your home address or at a major post office, or even at a PO Box address in Ecuador. Once you get the ... Read More
The other side of the Ecuadorian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in a good part of Quito is about $350-$400 per month, unfurnished. But you can pay $500 for a top notch 2 bed apartment, with parking, store room, etc. If furnished, the rent may be a little more. In not so ... Read More
The other side of the Ecuadorian postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
Ecuador is blessed with no terrorism and practically no racial or cultural disharmony. Having travelled around Latin America I would say Ecuador has less poverty and crime than most other L.A. countries.The rate of unemployment is relatively low ... 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 ...
Ecuador is blessed with no terrorism and practically no racial or cultural disharmony. But like many countries, there is poverty and crime out of desperation. Having travelled around Latin America I would say Ecuador has less poverty and crime than ... Read More
banking in Ecuador by jillnsy
I have just joined your forum in hopes to get some real answers from real people who feel the same way we do. We are retiring to Ecuador in June 2012 most likely on the ocean (Crucita)or a little south of Manta.We live in Ontario Canada right now. ...
You never come across $50 or $100 dollar notes when living in Ecuador. But yes, if you give a $50 note to a checkout clerk in a large reputable store such as Supermaxi, they will eye it suscpiciously, hold it up to the light, and if it looks okay, ... Read More
banking in Ecuador by jillnsy
I have just joined your forum in hopes to get some real answers from real people who feel the same way we do. We are retiring to Ecuador in June 2012 most likely on the ocean (Crucita)or a little south of Manta.We live in Ontario Canada right now. ...
Forget travellers checks in Ecuador, nobody will cash them or accept them unless you go ot a major bank in a major city. Also, forget $50 or $100 dollar notes - they are not accepted anywhere and cannot be changed anywhere except in the main central ... 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 ...
Traffi in central Quito can at peak times be congested (as in any city), but driving from an outer 'suburb' such as Cumbaya or Guapulo is usually about 20 minutes. The roads and motorways (expressways) in Ecuador are quite good. Russell 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 ...
The problem with Cuenca (and most cities worldwide) is that air pollution from traffic tends to be high. In Quito, the air pollution is usually low because mountain winds sweep any pollution away each night. Another problem with Cuenca is that it is ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
How about every third Sunday of the month, 3pm, Cyrano coffee shop in Quicentro (Naciones Unidas entrance). Traffic and parking should be ok on a Sunday. If venue not okay for most people, please suggest alternative. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Good idea. I will fit in with whatever is finally arranged. Russell Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
I reiterate, this isn't going to work in the long run unless there is a fixed monthly date, venue, and time. If any of these three factors is not the same every month, there will be confusion and a regular monthly meeting will not take place. Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Samgeets, This is not going to work unless the venue is on the same day every month, in the same location, and the meeting is in daylight hours. Without these three ingredients, this issue is a lost cause. Russell Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
The meeting should ideally be during daylight for safety and other reasons, so I suggest 5pm really is the latest time. Weekends are no good as many people have other plans. So I suggest it needs to be weekday. Russell Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
October 9 is a Tuesday (not a wednesday). To kick start this we all need to at least agree a fixed monthly date and venue. I suggest the second wednesday of every month at 5pm at the Cyrano coffee shop in the Quicentro Mall (entrance is from ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Quito by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Quito Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Count me in anytime. Would suggest a fixed monthly date such as 5pm, the second Wednesday of every month. The venue would be more convenient for most people if in the North rather than the city centre, such as the Cyrano coffee shop in the ... Read More
Can you do a wedding video?
My niece will be getting married on Monday, 6 August 2012, near Otavalo. Do you know anybody who can do a professional wedding video? Any information much appreciated. Contact: Russell Eaton, email mailto@russell.eaton.name or tel 2457129 ... Read More
Panama vs Ecuador by katheryn
Hi...I am new to this forum and looking for some insight. My husband and I are planning on a move in the next year or so and are very interested in both Panama and Ecuador. I am finding it difficult to narrow down which of the two places would be ...
Quito has has several satellite towns within half an hour's drive. They are practically suburbs. Examples: Calderon, Cumbaya, Tumbaco, Los Chillos, etc. All these satellite towns are at lower altitude and warmer, and they are very popular, ... Read More
Panama vs Ecuador by katheryn
Hi...I am new to this forum and looking for some insight. My husband and I are planning on a move in the next year or so and are very interested in both Panama and Ecuador. I am finding it difficult to narrow down which of the two places would be ...
Panama city is uncomfortably hot and much more expensive compared to Quito, Ecuador. The climate in Quito is like a mild summer all the year round and it has the blessing that each day the mountain winds clear the traffic pollution from the air. ... Read More
Real estate agents in Quito? by Heldur
I emailed a large international chain real estate company fairly recently opened in Ecuador to find out about selling my business and property in Quito. No email reply but a day later my business received a call but I was not in. The person did not ...
Real estate agents don't exist in Ecuador. The nearest you get is "corredores" (people who work freelance, trying to put buyers and sellers of property together for a commission). Russell Eaton Read More
medical insurance
Can somebody very kindly tell me what medical insurance scheme I could consider for Ecuador. I am moving to Quito (from London, England)and plan to be based in Ecuador. Is there any Ecuadorian medical insurance scheme available for medical ... Read More
apartment rental needed for Quito by russelleaton
I'm moving to Quito at the end of January 2011 (in about 8 weeks time!!) and I urgently need to rent an apartment for several months. I've tried to find letting agents for Quito on Internet, but they don't seem to be available. Can anybody ...
Good questions. My budget is $200-$500 per month. Just me, but must have double bed. Ideally, not too far from the Parque Metropolitano (as I like to go for an early morning run every day). Thanks Russell Read More
apartment rental needed for Quito
I'm moving to Quito at the end of January 2011 (in about 8 weeks time!!) and I urgently need to rent an apartment for several months. I've tried to find letting agents for Quito on Internet, but they don't seem to be available. Can anybody ... Read More