Joanna Bender
Joanna Bender is most recently from Asheville, North Carolina, and currently lives on the north side of Cuenca. She enjoys navigating the different streams of her life with her partner Stacey and their three fur-children and digging deeper into what moves her -- communication, culture and most things great and small.
Articles by Joanna Bender
5 Ways To Stay In The Christmas Spirit While Living Abroad
Editors Note: I debated whether it's too early for Christmas content. Our family just put our tree up - so I guess it's now fair game! This article was last...
14 Important Things To Check On A Scouting Trip To Cuenca
Thinking about moving to Cuenca, Ecuador? Great! It truly is an amazing country to experience life as an expat. One of the first steps is to plan a trip to get...
7 Helpful Tips That Will Make Getting Around Cuenca On The Bus Easier
Getting around in a city is one of the first things to figure out as a new expat. In Cuenca, Ecuador an excellent and affordable option is to take the bus. As...
9 Things I'm Grateful for as an Expat
Since moving to Cuenca, Ecuador, with my partner over a year ago, I’ve experienced my share of challenges just like anyone new to a foreign country: finding a...