One of the key considerations of expats moving to Ecuador is health insurance and the quality of healthcare. And, rightly so. This can be especially
We’re back with another medical-related deal. Today it’s all about taking care of your eyes with our trusted partner, Optica Americana. Stop worrying about your
The rainforests of eastern Ecuador are home to at least 10,000 to 50,000 insect species including several photogenic ones such as jewel-like beetles. Several insects
When visiting or moving to a different country, travellers and alike can expect countless joys. Of course, a challenge or two could also pop up
In the four years that my wife and I have lived in Cuenca, at an elevation of around 8,500 ft., we’ve known several people that
EMS in Ecuador is like Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates: You Never Know What You’re Going to Get! What I’ll say may not be comforting, but
[dropcap]My[/dropcap] wife and I moved from Canada to Latin America at the end of 2011. While we really appreciate many things about Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia,
[dropcap]Whether [/dropcap]you like it or not, or even believe it, the second a true medical emergency comes into your life you become even more of
[color-box color=”gray”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Read on to hear Dodie’s experience this week about
[color-box color=”green”]If you’re from North America chances are you’ve been brainwashed. It’s not your fault. For all the time you’ve lived “up there” your reality
It is so gratifying to witness how participants, after attending the Expat Medical Emergency Preparation seminars, have taken the bull by the horns. These expats
[color-box color =”gray”][dropcap]One[/dropcap] of the most researched categories for expats contemplating a move abroad is health. Each country and city has its own specific topics
When we first arrived in Cuenca in 2012 we were advised by Gringos that the prudent thing to do was to get health insurance. We
When my husband and I moved to Cuenca, Ecuador in 2011, our plan was to create a new, fun, life adventure together. Medical emergencies, incapacitation,
Ah, beautiful, dreamy, wonderful Ecuador. Amid all the enchanting scenery, wildlife, mountains, beaches and culture to write home about, one might also ask: what’s to be
Photo by Peter Miller. Lucila Matovelle, a doctor of Ayurvedic medicine, explains that fruits and vegetables are related to the five elements: water, earth, wood,
Some of you may be familiar with what medical & dental tourism is, and some may not. Medical tourism is traveling from your home country,
Ecuador stands out as one of the leading Latin American countries regarding health care opportunities. Ecuador’s constitution guarantees the right to health care and, while
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When Juan Estrella was a boy growing up in Cuenca, he didn’t have television or the internet. He’d read about magic in books, but he’d
I ate at 15 different Mexican restaurants so you don’t have to. I chewed the beef. I digested the tacos. I sank various Mexican beers.
YapaTree (previously GringoTree) has been helping expats find their new property to rent or buy for over 10 years. But, this is the first time
Many of us with time on our hands feel the itch to lend a hand to Cuenca’s less fortunate but don’t know how to get
Hello and welcome back to Yapa Tree. In this article, I’m going to look through your options when it comes to furnishing a house without
Many gringos have loved going to Tienda Nectar over the years, but there are still many health seekers who don’t know about this gem in
Heading to Cuenca soon and want to equip yourself with plenty of knowledge about accommodation options? YapaTree is here to help! We’re going to guide
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