Expat Life
Why buy the Carolina Bookstore?
Editor’s Note: This article is from Jim Robinson, the new owner of the Carolina Bookstore. We are very grateful that he was able to open
Jason Scott
December 14, 2021
Editor’s Note: This article is from Jim Robinson, the new owner of the Carolina Bookstore. We are very grateful that he was able to open
Editors Note: I debated whether it’s too early for Christmas content. Our family just put our tree up – so I guess it’s now fair
At the “middle of the world,” there’s long been a few tests to prove the truth of its position. But are they fact or fiction?
You finally made it. You’re a foreigner . . . in a foreign land. So now what? There is nothing quite like your first days
The first time I came to Ecuador there were many things that caught me off guard. When a lot of people think Ecuador they think
Moving to a new country, or even a new city, can require adaptation to the local way of doing things. Here are some things I
When we first arrived, I spent so much time complaining and searching for ‘stuff’ that was readily available ‘back home’ that I want to take
[color-box color=”gray”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Read on to hear about the impossible feat they faced
[dropcap]Life [/dropcap]as a nonprofit in Ecuador is a lonely one. Leaders fight day in and day out to gather resources, serve their communities, and stay
A growing number of travelers from around the world have begun an exodus to a tiny town in southern Ecuador—Vilcabamba—that sits tucked away in a
Today we have for our readers a follow up to: How To Be A Successful Expat: It’s All About the “Software”. This follow up article
[color-box color=”gray”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Read on to hear about a very important sentiment
Back in 2008 and 2009, three influential magazines published highly complimentary articles about the relatively undiscovered Ecuadorian town, Cuenca, that set off an explosion of
[color-box color=”green”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Read on to disover how learning spanish is the
[color-box color=”green”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Discover La Libertad on the south coast of Ecuador in
[color-box color=”green”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Discover La Libertad on the south coast of Ecuador in
[dropcap]No[/dropcap] matter what country you live in, Holidays are infamous for increasing stress. There are gifts to buy, friends and family to visit, a seemingly
Let’s talk about the Christmas messages, we the expat community, may be sending to our Indigenous neighbors, and in turn, how some of them may
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Welcome back to our cavalcade of cuisines. This article is a follow-up to another that was published recently called The “Secret” Cuenca Park Surrounded By
Hola amigos, today’s video is a vibrant journey into the heart of Cuenca’s soul during its annual celebration of independence. I can’t help but be
Author’s NoteIn an amazing coincidence, as I was writing this article, I received a call from my husband saying that he saw a small puppy
Any time anyone asks why I love Cuenca, why I came here, or why I continue to stay, one point comes up: it’s a city
In this article and video, I’m excited explore the intriguing dynamics of service expectations in Ecuador. As both a customer and a service provider, I’ve
My first apartment when I moved to Cuenca 6 years ago was in El Vergel. We would head over to Santa Anita Park just a
Welcome, YapaTree viewers! Today, we delve into a crucial topic that has piqued the interest of many expats – securing home loans in Ecuador. I’m
Nestled in the Andes, Cuenca is a city of timeless charm and natural beauty, attracting expats from all corners of the globe. In this video
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