How To Celebrate New Year’s Like An Ecuadorian
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
GringoTree
January 5, 2017
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
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=”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
[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
[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
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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
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
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