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Healthcare: US vs Ecuador
Editor’s NoteThis article has been provided by guest contributor, Stephen Vargha. Stephen has put a lot of effort into researching this topic for his new
Stephen Vargha
June 11, 2022
Editor’s NoteThis article has been provided by guest contributor, Stephen Vargha. Stephen has put a lot of effort into researching this topic for his new
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,
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Cuenca is full of surprises, and as an expat, you can count on more than a few! From the moment you arrive, you might be
Step into the vibrant, colorful world of Cuenca, Ecuador – a UNESCO heritage city brimming with stunning scenery, rich culture, and endless opportunities for expat
Perhaps the greatest surprise upon moving to Cuenca for this expatriated native of America’s Dairyland is the ubiquity of ice cream (‘helado’ in Spanish) in
If you’re looking to relax and rejuvenate in Cuenca, a massage might be just what you need. Not only is massage an enjoyable way to
Greetings and welcome to the vibrant city of Cuenca. Here, we pay tribute to Saint Sebastian, patron saint of sport and plague, with a stunning
Are you thinking about making the move to Cuenca, Ecuador? With its affordable cost of living, high quality of life, and affordable houses for sale,
Tennis is a beloved sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world. According to tenniscreative.com, an estimated 87 million people, or 1.17% of the
So, this is becoming a bit ridiculous. This is the 3rd installment in my Cuenca Specialty & Gourmet food series. I just keep finding more
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