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Kelly Mitchell
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How-To: Acquire Your Basic Over-the-Counter Medication Needs In Ecuador
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...
Where to Shop for Gifts and Handicrafts in Cuenca
In a land of artisans and beautiful natural materials, it’s important to know what to buy and where. From hats to knits to jewelry to...
In Ecuador, “People Power” Works
Photo by impermeableazul. Ecuador has a history of mobilization for social change. Social movements in Ecuador have influenced governmental regimes, policies and social norms. These...
Why Do Ecuadorians Drink Instant Coffee?
Photo by Vesa Härkönen. If you walk into a Cuencan grandmother’s kitchen, you’ll likely be presented with one of two options: instant coffee or cafe...
The Best Places To Work Up a Sweat in Cuenca
Photo by Fit Approach. Cuenca is a very active city, full of lots of opportunities to exercise. Whether you’re looking for group cardio or private...
The Best Cafés for Working Remotely
When I got to Cuenca, one of the first things I sought was a coffee shop. Of course, I was looking to satisfy my love...
How to Apply for a Professional Visa (9-V) in Cuenca
Photo Credit: Cancillería del Ecuador Please note the information included in this article is valid as of May, 2016. Ecuador frequently changes requirements and procedures....
Document Submission for Professional (9-V) Visa
Translation and Notarization Services in Cuenca Your documents will need to be translated and notarized in Ecuador. At this phase in the professional visa application...
University Degree Authorization in Ecuador
Before applying for the professional visa you will need to get your degree authorized according to the Ecuadorian government’s Education Ministry, known as SENECYT (sen...
Document Preparation for Professional (9-V) Visa
In this phase you will be communicating with several different state-level bodies in order to acquire the required documents. This means the steps below may occur...