Dodie Schadlich
Dodie Schadlich is a Practical Nurse from Canada. She, her husband, and 2 dogs landed in Quito 4.5 years ago and since relocated to La Libertad on the south coast of Ecuador. They own and operate a resort and spa vacation rental business steps off Cautivo Beach. During her personal Ecuador journey, she discovered a new passion and a new direction. Dodie is now spearheading various projects for disadvantaged families and children. Her perspective of life on the coast is unique as she ventures away from the typical paths of the expat population and shares in the lives of some of the most vulnerable. She came for all the typical expat reasons; she stays because Ecuador has touched her soul. To connect with Dodie info@casablancaplayacautivo.com
Articles by Dodie Schadlich
Shopping Goes from Mundane to Adventure In Ecuador
When we first arrived in Ecuador, shopping for food and household items that were vaguely familiar, became an almost weekly, if not daily theme. When shopping...
Ecuador Isn't As Cheap As You Think, Do Your Research
It has been 5 years since our Ecuadorian adventure began. Gotta love the Facebook Memories feature to give a little reminder on how fast time flies when you're...
Building An Army In Ecuador
It is in these moments that I cherish my life in Ecuador. It has been an emotional couple of weeks as I wrap my head around yet another sad story. I am pretty...
Retiring In Ecuador; Why Wait?
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear about how thinking outside the box can pay dividends when...
Learning Spanish? Me Too! - Five Important Life Lessons
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear about an issue that effects every expat that moves to...
The Real Price Of Free Education In Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear about the true cost of free education in Ecuador and the...
It's the Little Things in Life; Dish Soap in Ecuador!
Some common comments over these months were: "My God have they not heard of liquid soap before?" "Jeez this is the stupidest set up I have ever seen" I...
How To Build A Home In 25 Days On The Coast Of Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear about the impossible feat they faced of building a home...
I Want To Thank The People Of Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear about a very important sentiment that will make expat...
Moving To Ecuador? Get Ready to Deal With Your Stuff!
Making The Move Give to family/friends, Stays with the property, Give to charity, Yard sale items, Keep and bring with us, Keep in storage, and finally...
Why You Need To Spend Some Time Discovering La Libertad
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear about the "hidden gem" beach town of La Libertad La...
Dealing With Death On The Coast Of Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear Dodie's experience this week about a sensitive, but very...
Days for Girls in Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to hear about a reality that many girls face here in Ecuador that...
Assimilation & Integration: Do You Know The Difference?
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Read on to disover how learning spanish is the key to understanding the...
It's Not What You Know, It's All About Who You Know In Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Discover La Libertad on the south coast of Ecuador in a way rarely seen...
As Time Goes By; Life Lessons In Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Discover La Libertad on the south coast of Ecuador in a way rarely seen...
Even "Relaxing" Can Be A Cultural Experience In Ecuador
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Discover La Libertad on the south coast of Ecuador in a way rarely seen...
Are You Really Helping? Understanding The "Expat Effect"
It is about respect. dignity, humility, and pride. Exploring Class Reaching Out Building A Bridge Learning Along The Way Changing The Approach Please keep...
Basket * Baby * Bread * Beautiful * Ecuador *
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Speaking the local language yields great results- even if its not...
When A Medical Emergency Strikes On The Coast Of Ecuador
Visting Family- What Could Go Wrong? Dealing With An Accident Don't let them take my organs. Let The Games Begin We Have Arrived Enter: The User Manual No Harm...
Eyes Wide Open: Ecuador Is Changing Me
Time sure flies when you are having fun. We have been in Ecuador a total of 4.5 years now. My personal journey has directed me into neighborhoods and homes...
You're Moving to Ecuador? Are You Both Crazy!?
Join Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her first weekly column for "Off the Beaten Path". Discover, in La Libertad on the south coast of Ecuador, paths...