Dodd Sheikh
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Speaks English
Registration: 13 September 2017
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 ...
I will like to know when do Expats meet and where. Thanks 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 ...
Hello my neighbor in Cumbaya I live across from the reservoir and like it Great to go for my daily walks in the quiet of green trees feel free to write me if you like to meet for coffee Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
Great. I too am from California I am Quito I will be glad to help you in any way Read More
Any meeting group in Cumbaya ?
Hi. Every Tuesday at 1 at. El Patio restaurant across the Scala mall up the hill by police station little hard to find.ask taxi driver. Read More
Any meeting group in Cumbaya ?
Hi. I live in cumbaya and have met few nice Americans for lunch once a week Feel free to call me. Dodd 098 788 1547 Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
thanks ====sorry but I did not realize I was typing in all caps---suggestion well taken Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
HELLO---I LIKE TO EXPLORE QUITO----WALKING====IF YOU CARE TO JOIN ME ---LET ME KNOW Dodd Read More
Shipping / Importing a single large item (39 lbs) to Guayaquil by lebowski888
So it looks like I will be relocating to Ecuador in fall 2018. I'm currently in Guayaquil for the second time, each time I've stayed for about a month. I've done quite a bit of shopping at MegaKywi, mi Comisariato, the malls, etc. ...
Thanks for your kind response---I will do just that==Few of us American expats in Quito meet for lunch if you live around Quito--once a week-- Dodd Read More
Humidity by the sea by Kevin43
Hello, We are a couple who live in northern Vermont and are researching areas to retire to for part of the year (at least Nov/Dec through May )in Central/South America - something by the ocean where we don't have to deal with snow! However, ...
Thanks so much Susan---such great and through information--I will be visiting Olon soon== Dodd Read More
Shipping / Importing a single large item (39 lbs) to Guayaquil by lebowski888
So it looks like I will be relocating to Ecuador in fall 2018. I'm currently in Guayaquil for the second time, each time I've stayed for about a month. I've done quite a bit of shopping at MegaKywi, mi Comisariato, the malls, etc. ...
Charlie--I have an expensive Persian carpet in Los Angeles--9x6--about 70LB or more- I am here in Quito on a pensioner visa--the company you mentioned will be a good idea to ship==? Do you know if the duty might be hefty--Thanks Dodd S Read More
Humidity by the sea by Kevin43
Hello, We are a couple who live in northern Vermont and are researching areas to retire to for part of the year (at least Nov/Dec through May )in Central/South America - something by the ocean where we don't have to deal with snow! However, ...
Hi Susan----I live in quito==will love to see the manabi area where you state you reside--what will be the best way to OLAN--are any hotels in the area- I like humid weather ---so on problem---thanks dodd sheikh Read More
Breathe Easier: Ecuador Cutting Bus & Truck Fuel Pollution By 84 % ! by cccmedia
This is some of the best news to be announced by Ecuador's government in years. The low-grade diesel fuel that has constituted the biggest and baddest pollution menace in the cities of La República has been undergoing a major ...
This is excellent news for someone like me who goes on daily walks in Quito as well as in Cuenca when visiting===Love to see little or no diesel smoke left behind by the lovely Blue bus---it just might encourage more of us to get more active=== Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
Sure====that will be great----please call me anytime-- *** Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 mateo===write me if some of English speaking people get together for coffee---I live in Cumbaya thanks Dodd Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
I am liked and loved by most if not all Ecuadorians-----may be because I show respect and warmth --no problem in giving a hug== I do not speak Spanish==again no problem===someone always offers me help=== just smile ---baby--- Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
I live in Quito---feel free to drop me a line if you wish to explore the city==I enjoy doing either walking or taking the buses-- Dodd Read More
Exploring the Beauty of Ecuador
I am an American retired man living in cumbaya--I will like to see and explore the country in a safe and economical fashion--Since I plan to travel alone and not familiar and no kne owledge of Spanish I like some input as to the best way I plan my ... Read More
Re-entry after overstaying visa by MorningGlory10
Hello all. My husband and I arrived in Manta in April with 12-1x extended tourist visas (180 days). We have purchased a home near Manta and are waiting for that home to be built. For many different reasons, none that are relevant for my upcoming ...
Thanks ----you are very kind===I will do just as you told== Read More
Re-entry after overstaying visa by MorningGlory10
Hello all. My husband and I arrived in Manta in April with 12-1x extended tourist visas (180 days). We have purchased a home near Manta and are waiting for that home to be built. For many different reasons, none that are relevant for my upcoming ...
Thanks ---as a matter of fact I did not overstayed my last entry into Ecuador ==only requested an extension--somehow they added the days of my previous visits and concluded I had exceeded the time allowed by 12 days thus must leave the country and ... Read More
Re-entry after overstaying visa by MorningGlory10
Hello all. My husband and I arrived in Manta in April with 12-1x extended tourist visas (180 days). We have purchased a home near Manta and are waiting for that home to be built. For many different reasons, none that are relevant for my upcoming ...
I respect your frequent replies to many questions===perhaps you can help me with my dilemma-- I was given a 30 days extension---my first and only==and must leave Ecuador early Feb.I am told not to return for nine months==however I am getting ... Read More
Changes to banking with limited access to US Dollar supplies by PEI Red
Hello! We've been having major issues getting funds out of the ATM here in Cuenca lately. The machines will either not process the withdrawal, or take the funds from our account but not dispense the cash. I know there have been restrictions ...
I have found the Bank of Pichanca to be most reliable and have never had any issue with the ATM-----whenever possible do use their ATM Read More
Ecuador's Pending New Immigration Law by Andrew242
Some noteworthy changes are the extension of the visitor permit from 90 to 180 days, simplification of the immigrant/non-immigrant visas and application processes most likely, also foreigners will be required to have health insurance for the ...
Hello andrew Will you be so to help me with an issue of immigration-----I must leave Ecuador before the first week of feb.20018 when the extension of mt tourist visa expires== I was told I will not allowed back for nine months--not allowed ... Read More
Would Like To Contact Expats Living In Quito by Ed & Olga
Hello: We have been living in Cuenca for five years. We would like to have contact with expats residing in Quito to have their opinions of life in Quito. Ed & Olga
Hi--- I live in Cumbaya-- a suburb of Quito====with my girlfriend===be happy to share with you my experiences here Dodd Read More
Would Like To Contact Expats Living In Quito by Ed & Olga
Hello: We have been living in Cuenca for five years. We would like to have contact with expats residing in Quito to have their opinions of life in Quito. Ed & Olga
Hi I moved to Quito not too long ago---its a vibrant city with so much more to do and enjoy than Cuenca where I spent some time ---Living in a suburbia ---cumbaya is far more quiet than the city--less traffic--Please feel free to contact me if ... 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 very kindly for the response ---I will do just that and tell my girl friend to help me if needed a doctor--I live in Cumbaya ---it will be nice to meet you for coffee==dodd 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 ...
How about prescription medications ---any company you know of that will ship to Quito --back Home dodd sheikh Read More
Ecuador's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Ecuador? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are the ...
Nice observations--I found all of it most helpful===I am new in Quito---I will love to find how I can meet fellow expats --especially from US===I live in Cumbaya-- perhaps a pub or a coffee place where some expats visit===Any other gatherings in ... Read More