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,
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
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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
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
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