@norviato1
Ecuadorian citizen
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About me
Ecuadorian
Lives in Orlando
Speaks fluent English and Spanish
Registration: 13 April 2010
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Switching from Canadian lifestyle to Ecuadorian by Quasarphoto
I started my journey from Calgary, Canada as an overland traveler, lived in a Sprinter camper van for over 5 years and drove over 150,000 km. I travelled intensively North and Central America, then Colombia and Ecuador. I ended up living in Ibarra, ...
I started my journey from Calgary, Canada as an overland traveler, lived in a Sprinter camper van for over 5 years and drove over 150,000 km. I travelled intensively North and Central America, then Colombia and Ecuador. I ended up living in Ibarra, ... Read More
TEFL in Ecuador & cost of living by jfloyd123
Hi all - I am a retired executive living on Social Security Disability Income and a retirement pension in Tucson, AZ. I am divorced, no kids, one pug. I am currently living on about $4000 per month (I make about $1000 a month from part-time jobs ...
Wow you have it made. All you need is the Ecuadorian wife/maid, wait, you already have that lol 🤡 Read More
Comfortable Living as an Older Gay Man in Cuenca? by Asarlai
Hello Everyone. I am planning on retiring within the next 2 years and moving to Ecuador. I am debating between Quito and Cuenca. [I will be visiting Ecuador Dec 2012 - Jan 2013 and hope to visit a few more times before I make a decision between the ...
I just read your post and realize it was quite sometime ago. Did you finally move to Cuenca or Quito. I would be interested in your experiences there. Read More
Dual Residency Question by jwhalen55
Dear Fellow Expats, Does anybody out there have any experience with being a citizen of one country (let's say Canada) and allowed to have U.S residency (green card) and Ecuadorian residency concurrently-that is to say maintaining both U.S. ...
I’m an Ecuadorian with dual citizenship, both U.S. and Ecuador. No problem there. Read More
The enormous increase in deaths in 2020 by lebowski888
During the first eleven months of the year, 104,887 people have died in Ecuador (until last Thursday Nov.26) according to data from the Civil Registry. That is, 38,423 more deaths than in 2019. 40,669 more deaths than in 2018. (Roughy 57% higher ...
You’re still alive, be happy 😊 Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Where are you now? Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
At Produbanco where I had my accounts I was told one day that I either need to speak clear spanish or get out of line. You'll need a local to go and interpret if your Spanish is not fluent.Well that’s very rude. I’m fluent in Spanish ... Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Some banks went broke in the 90’s. People lost their money and had to immigrate to the four corners of the world. Now in most banks the accounts are guaranteed like in the US but for smaller amounts. That’s why they brake it up into ... Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Good, you’re one step ahead of everyone lol Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Does she say, no j**** manganzon? You have to learn the meaning of that lol 😂 Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
What does Kentucky have to do with this? Are the interest rates higher there? 😬 Read More
CT lung scan by marqu72
Has anyone had a low dose lung CT scan in Quito? If yes, name of the medical facility and price would be appreciated. This is a procedure that is recommended for ex smokers. In the USA, Medicare will pay for it. Thanks, Liz
So if Medicare covers it, go back and get in the states. What’s the problem? Read More
Moving to Cuenca 2020! by BadWater
Hola: Glad to have found this swell web site. Sure I will be using it quite a bit. I give myself a head ache when I look around the house and see all the stuff that will have to be resolved. I believe I can escape with just one liftvan crate. ...
You can’t do that. The parrot is 100% more pleasant and talks a lot less, and looks better too! lol Read More
Reading habits in Ecuador by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in Ecuador or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of reading ...
And not one in Spanish, no wonder ya’ll live in a bubble lol Read More
Payment methods in Ecuador by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youÂ’re settled in Ecuador, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common payment ...
What happens when no money gets dispensed from the ATM and your account deducted? Do you hit it with a stick? lol Read More