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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In the heart of Cuenca, nestled among the historic streets and timeless architecture, lies Casa Malo—a patrimonial house filled with history and character. Join me,
Welcome to our first episode of the Curious Cuenca video podcast. In this podcast series, we interview interesting people from various walks of life who
Today’s vlog takes us on a journey through the real estate landscape of Cuenca. Our mission? To explore a selection of apartments for sale so
Tonight’s vlog takes a departure from the usual as we find ourselves at one of Cuenca’s gems, La Guarida. Nestled within this beloved event center
Today’s vlog is all about surprises and special gifts. Join us as we take a little day trip to Chordeleg, renowned for its exquisite jewelry,
Today’s vlog takes us on a journey from Cuenca to Quito, where we set our sights on purchasing a new car. Imagine it as an
I’ve written this article primarily with newer and future expats in mind, but many of our long-time Cuenca residents may find something here to inspire
Driving from Cuenca to Guayaquil is always an adventure, especially when passing through the stunning Cajas. This picturesque route takes around 3 to 3.5 hours,
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