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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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It makes sense to me that anyone who would move to another country that speaks a different language– will be inquisitive and interested in discovering
While our focus is primarily on the vibrant city of Cuenca, Ecuador, today we’re taking a little detour to the stunning Galapagos Islands. On our
I invite you to join me for a remarkable story described to me by my wife, Margaret, who visited the captivating Uzhupud Garden in nearby
One of the special joys of Cuenca is discovering so many delicious and fresh organic foods to prepare at home. All around us are sources
Quito and its environs don’t seem to come up much when Cuenca expats talk about traveling in Ecuador. I hear about trips to the coast
Gerald and Derek, gracious tenants originally hailing from Chicago, invited us into their stunning Cuenca abode for an enchanting property tour. We also took the
Tucked away in the southern region of Ecuador, in the scenic province of Loja, is the serene and picturesque town of Vilcabamba. This idyllic location
Cuenca expats are familiar with its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant culture. But have you fully explored its artistic heart? Prohibido Centro Cultural, a
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