3 Steps To An Amazing Expat Experience
As an expat, you get to choose between being miserable — because, guaranteed, nothing in your new life will work as it did before —
YapaTree
December 27, 2021
As an expat, you get to choose between being miserable — because, guaranteed, nothing in your new life will work as it did before —
For many people that have come to live in Cuenca, Quito, Loja or any other Andean city in Ecuador, there is always a challenge in baking at
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
One of the biggest choices facing an expat after moving to Ecuador and obtaining a Permanent Residency Visa, is whether or not to jump through
As an Ecuadorian Attorney, whenever a highly valued Expat client comes to me, anxiously wishing to buy a property anywhere in Ecuador, I always ask
Oh, to be newly settled in Cuenca, Ecuador, and trying to finish up all of your documents for residency! The end is in sight —
As a new Resident of Ecuador, the decision to obtain your Ecuador Drivers License is not to be taken lightly. It is an important consideration for every
Ecuadorians believe that New Year Eve signifies a way to let go of the old and welcome in the new- pretty standard right? Well, not
[color-box color=”green”]Hey fellow GringoTree users. We hope you are enjoying the new site and all it has to offer. We have put together a brief
Sometimes, in the course of traveling, we find ourselves in foreign cities for a regrettably short time, whether because of layovers or delays or for
First off, congratulations to all Expat Residents everywhere who are over and done with their whole Ecuador Visa & Cedula processes (whether my law office
[color-box color=”gray”][dropcap]Today[/dropcap] we have for our readers an introduction to “Relocating to Ecuador- Eyes Wide OPEN” a quick reading book with bulleted do’s and don’ts
Navigating your medical needs is always a challenge in a new country. Ecuador’s health care system allows citizens and visitors alike to receive medications at
[color-box color=”green”]One of the most important things to learn when living abroad is cultural nuances. Understanding the quirks and idiosyncrasies of another culture allows you
Travelling is one of the best way to get to know the world and yourself. While almost all of us can agree that travelling can
Get your weekly dose of important news, how to’s and events in Cuenca & Ecuador.
When you’re new to Cuenca, finding a place to live can feel exciting, and overwhelming, at the same time. Unfortunately, that mix of optimism and
How to Get More IVA Contributions Back – With Less Hassle from the SRI Update to our 2022 article Stalking the Elusive IVA Refund. Why
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to share an inspiring article from Rick Snyder, former editor and longtime friend of YapaTree. After seven years of retirement in
When I first arrived in Cuenca, Ecuador, I had no idea how complicated the rental market would be. As a newcomer looking for a place
Living in Ecuador offers expats an incredible lifestyle with stunning landscapes, a welcoming community, and an affordable cost of living. However, recent challenges with unpredictable
Ecuador is named for the equator but it could just as easily be named Aguador, the land of water, for the beauty and music of
Hey everyone! It’s a bittersweet moment for YapaTree and me. After two and a half wonderful years, we’re saying goodbye to our office space at
Ok, so it looks like buying from Amazon in Ecuador just got a whole lot easier and cheaper! It’s something that many people are excited
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