Photo Credit: A.Davey Have you ever wondered what that incredibly strange-looking, supposedly-edible thing at your neighborhood market is? Or wandered into a restaurant for an
As an expat, you get to choose between being miserable — because, guaranteed, nothing in your new life will work as it did before —
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
Photo by Peter Miller. Lucila Matovelle, a doctor of Ayurvedic medicine, explains that fruits and vegetables are related to the five elements: water, earth, wood,
Photo by International Federation of Red Cross. In the days after the April 16 earthquake, there was an immediate need for the basics: water, canned food,
Llapingachos in Quito / Photo by Steve. Ecuador is a diverse country in many ways — geographic regions, attractions and, of course, its unique foods. Why
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How to Get More IVA Contributions Back – With Less Hassle from the SRI Update to our 2022 article Stalking the Elusive IVA Refund. Why
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to share an inspiring article from Rick Snyder, former editor and longtime friend of YapaTree. After seven years of retirement in
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
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