Jeff Schinsky
Jeff Schinsky has lived in Cuenca since early 2014 and has learned a lot about life here. He is especially knowledgeable about the process of renting a home in Cuenca, and he enjoys sharing that information with others to help them in this all-important process. Jeff is married and has three lovely stepdaughters. He is also a member of the popular local band, Northern Roots, where he sings, plays percussion, and works really hard at playing the harmonica. In his spare time, Jeff is learning the guitar and enjoys wandering the country and taking photos to share with friends.
Articles by Jeff Schinsky
Health Insurance Options for U.S. Military Veterans
Are you a U.S. military veteran in Ecuador? (From here on, I’ll simply refer to you as “veterans” or “vets.”) Over the past week or so, I’ve chatted online...
Reverse Culture Shock (It’s a real thing!)
Reverse-culture shock, also known as “re-entry shock,” refers to the psychological and emotional challenges folks may experience upon returning to their...
Rough Landing in Ecuador? Maybe You’re Dealing with Culture Shock!
We’ve all heard the term “culture shock,” and most of us, as expats, have experienced it to varying degrees. But what does it mean, and how does it impact us...
So Now You’re an Expat: Time to Reinvent Yourself!
I’ve written this article primarily with newer and future expats in mind, but many of our long-time Cuenca residents may find something here to inspire them as...
Why I Moved From Cuenca to Manta (And Then Returned to Cuenca)
Since moving to Cuenca nearly ten years ago, I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I’ve lived in ten different homes. I spent less than six months in four of those...
Are You Sick and Don't Know Why? (It Just Might Be Long COVID!)
The COVID-19 Pandemic may have been declared "over" in various countries, but it's still out there, infecting many people. But rather than focusing on new...
Renting a Home in Cuenca: Lease Considerations
Editor's Note This is the 3rd installment of Jeff's Renting in Cuenca series. We suggest reading the previous articles on Evaluating the Neighborhood and...
Finding a Home in Cuenca: Evaluating the Property
Editor's Note This is the 2nd installment of Jeff Schinsky's Finding a Home series. Part 1 covered Evaluating the neighborhood and we suggest starting there....
Finding a Home in Cuenca: Evaluating the Neighborhood
Editor's Note: Long-term expats most likely know the author, Jeff Schinsky, thanks to his ongoing efforts in the Expats Without Agendas Facebook Group . It's...