How To Decide Whether Living Overseas is Right for You
[color-box color=”gray”] The Mad Hatter said to Alice while she was exploring Wonderland; How you get there is where you’ll arrive. It seems most of
Stacey Jaudon
December 4, 2016
[color-box color=”gray”] The Mad Hatter said to Alice while she was exploring Wonderland; How you get there is where you’ll arrive. It seems most of
First off, congratulations to all Expat Residents everywhere who are over and done with their whole Ecuador Visa & Cedula processes (whether my law office
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
Ready to confront poisonous snakes, red ants, extreme heat and humidity, heavy rain, and the challenge of obtaining his own food and fresh water in
[color-box color=”green”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her first weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Discover, in La Libertad on the south coast of
Funny how even in the midst of active travel, a few weeks in any one place is enough to create a makeshift comfort zone and
Editor’s note: We’ve covered the updated process on how to get a cedula in this article. We suggest following the updated process and not the
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,
[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
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
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
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
In 2011, I moved to Ecuador with my mother and sister. We spent the first month in the town of Atuntaqui, in the north of
Languages are fickle creatures. They lull you into a false sense of confidence by pretending to follow rules before doing an about-face and presenting you
Photo by Alexander Schimmeck. So the three of us, friends from the local coffee shop, decided to look into travelling together. Meggan from Colorado, Cheryl from
For five other spectacular trip ideas, check out Five Must-See Places in Ecuador. There are dozens of interesting places in Ecuador, but these five off-the-beaten-path
With the arrival of HC-COF A319 flight, from Quito, at 08:07 yesterday, TAME resumed service to and from the Mariscal La Mar Airport in Cuenca. Operations
Photo by Mor. Whether you’re planning a trip, a move, or have just arrived, language is an important factor to consider. Before coming to Ecuador,
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This has to be one of the most difficult topics I’ve ever covered. Usually, I try to offer some concrete advice or a clear path
Why did we move five times in five years? Was it by choice or necessity? Well, let me take you on a journey through our
Are you a U.S. military veteran in Ecuador? (From here on, I’ll simply refer to you as “veterans” or “vets.”) Over the past week or
If you’re considering moving to Cuenca or anywhere else in Ecuador, you’ve likely heard expats advise against buying a car. The prevailing wisdom among expats
Reverse-culture shock, also known as “re-entry shock,” refers to the psychological and emotional challenges folks may experience upon returning to their passport country after an
Editor’s NoteA tenant and long-term YapaTree contributor, Rick Snyder, wrote this informative article from a tenant’s point of view. YapaTree Properties operates a rental service,
We’ve all heard the term “culture shock,” and most of us, as expats, have experienced it to varying degrees. But what does it mean, and
Have you ever wondered what happens during a real estate closing in Cuenca? Leave all of those expectations at the door, because I’m going to
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