Jim
@GMC(SW)
American expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
258
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Quito
Speaks English, Spanish Coming
Registration: 29 November 2013
Activity
Help exploring coastal Ecuador in January by Samara_and_Micah
We are coming to Ecuador January 21-29... We are going to Stay in Manta and likely Bahia- we are making our trip to explore buying property and we want to see the country, especially the coastal area. Advice on where to stay also welcomed. We want ...
Contact JourneymanJack on this site, He is a fellow Expat from the U.S. who does trips all over the country and has contacts for whatever you might want to do. He has a great vehicle set up for any terrain you could want, best of all it is ... Read More
private van from Guayaquil airport to cuenca by toniop
Hi folks, I am considering having a private van take my wife and I from the Guayquil airport ( or nearby hotel) to El Centro in Jan or Feb with four bags. I have not bought plane tickets yet. Can anyone please give me a name of a reliable and ...
Get in touch with JourneymanJack, He does Expat and Tourist logistics all over Ecuador. He has a large vehicle set up for travel. He is a licensed commercial driver in the U.S. as well as here in Ecuador. He routinely does airport runs, day trips, ... Read More
Signing on the dotted line. by Banjpplayer2
Ok, I am ready to start gather documents. One question, where do sign and notarize a document that may not provide a specific location for signature on the document? Do you just sign in a blank spot at the bottom, and have the notary place their ...
As stated uniformity is very important with your signature. When you get your cedula, you need to sign exactly as your main document (Passport) is. If you use a different form of your signature it WILL cause issues. In the U.S. I signed documents ... Read More
Why Ecuador? by Majito
It would be interesting for wannabe expats to know the reasons why expats choose Ecuador? Is your experience in the country responding to your expectations? What was the country you kept an eye on as a second choice?
Between the two, PR and EC you would have more options here and there is definitely more to see and do here. PR is after all an island. While economies are changing everywhere, as much as I like PR, I could not see myself living there. I have ... Read More
Immigration by mig29
Hi I friend of Mr. Mig29, he told me about this website. Let me introduce myself: My name is Sanjeev Kalia, from India, 47 years old, graduate in arts and have work sufficient experience as Data entry clerk and as Area Sales Manager. but i am not ...
Just when I thought things could get more interesting. I have seen a couple of articles of interest; one says that Cuba requested the U.S. stop the "Wet foot dry foot" policy. Obama naturally declined. Meanwhile 3,000 or so and counting ... Read More
United States Postal Service and Customs by frugalpirate
So I've read through the threads. With the extra fees they have on airlines, I thought it might be easier to send some of my clothes and things down through the mail. It's around 60 bucks for 20 pounds. I read the restrictions on the USPS site and ...
In reality, things are not as bad as it may sound. Disinformation is the main problem. You can bring use clothing and many other items. Showing up with several bags filled with "Tags On" clothes will surely result in customs attention. ... Read More
Cuenca's Population Up 62K Since 2010, Could More Than Double By 2050 by cccmedia
Since the 2010 census, Cuenca's population has grown by 62,000 and metro Cuenca now has a population of 585,000. So says the EC census bureau, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses. The 2010-2015 increase is largely due to the ...
One would have to wonder, how the local population is reacting to this insurgence. I can assume it drives real estate, as well as other prices up. This removes the locals from the market, I can't see them being too happy about that fact. I ... Read More
Considering moving with $1550 pension! Enough? by Joshua_metzger
Hi, my fiancé and I are wanting to relocate to Ecuador permanently. I have a pension of roughly $1,550 a month. Is this enough? We don't mind loving frugal. Also,we'd like to be on the coast. I guess we don't really know where ...
Once you have decided on time frame for your visit, I would recommend you contact "JourneyManJack", he can be found on this site. For several years now he has provided logistic/travel support for Expats and tourists. Everything from day ... Read More
Considering moving with $1550 pension! Enough? by Joshua_metzger
Hi, my fiancé and I are wanting to relocate to Ecuador permanently. I have a pension of roughly $1,550 a month. Is this enough? We don't mind loving frugal. Also,we'd like to be on the coast. I guess we don't really know where ...
One thing you need to keep in mind, is that the economy here is on the down turn as in many countries. This can be a good thing or bad. Right now as indicated by a family friend, who is a Realtor. There are many properties for sale idle in the ... Read More
Top Ways Moving to Ecuador to Live is Like Moving to Another Planet by cccmedia
Here are the Top Ten Ways That Moving to Ecuador to Live is Like Moving to Another Planet.... 10. Whether your destination is Ecuador or Saturn, both trips are a long way from Medicine Hat, Alberta. 9. Less oxygen than you're used to whether ...
Excellent analogies, Live in Ecuador can be a challenge for even an experienced Expat. For a "Newbie", it could become a bewildering, anxiety filled train wreck. Due diligence is a "Must". There are so many things that a person ... Read More
Safety in Ecuador by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ecuador? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Thanks for the information. I may check it out, I can assume what it may contain. I always thought things a little on the nasty side could be interesting, or at least entertaining. Depending on the audience, of course. Never been thin skinned ... Read More
Ecuador on visitor visa and get married by mig29
i am from India, i need help that can i go to Ecuador on visitor visa and get married there with my Ecuadorian girlfriend and settle there ?? Kindly provide me the complete information
You are correct, you can do it. The point was it is not as easy as one might think. Even though there are volumes of posted information, a trip to an office can quickly show things are always in a state of flux.... Read More
Immigration by mig29
Hi I friend of Mr. Mig29, he told me about this website. Let me introduce myself: My name is Sanjeev Kalia, from India, 47 years old, graduate in arts and have work sufficient experience as Data entry clerk and as Area Sales Manager. but i am not ...
It appears the entire world is suffering from the "Burning Boat" syndrome. Millions are trying to flee to any country they can. The problem is, the destination may be worse in the long run. Things are changing in major ways, people ... Read More
Immigration by mig29
Hi I friend of Mr. Mig29, he told me about this website. Let me introduce myself: My name is Sanjeev Kalia, from India, 47 years old, graduate in arts and have work sufficient experience as Data entry clerk and as Area Sales Manager. but i am not ...
That is what I found so odd about it. Especially, if it would be off benefit to the U.S. It just seems odd to me. The interesting bit will be what happens in 2016... It sounds like it will be a tumultuous year at best. With the current state of the ... Read More
FBI Combines Civil & Criminal Fingerprints into One Searchable Databas by gardener1
September 18, 2015 | With Little Fanfare, FBI Ramps Up Biometrics Programs (Yet Again)—Part 1 FBI Combines Civil and Criminal Fingerprints into One Fully Searchable Database Being a job seeker isn’t a crime. But the FBI has made a big ...
The U.S. Military began a biometric system of identification in the late 1990's. They transitioned from the standard horizontal green I.D. card, to a vertical, white card with a chip in it. The same chip you see in credit and debit cards now. ... Read More