mackbutter
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello. My name is Matt. I will be in Medellin next week . Everybody I talk to loves it there. I'm 40 and I work online so I can live anywhere . I have spent a year in Thailand, Philippines, Japan, China, Taiwan, HongKong , Malaysia, ... Read More
Alarms by mackbutter
I still don't fully understand the constant car alarms. I know others have discussed this but it still confuses me. I have seen families sitting in their cars and chatting/looking at their phones ...while the car alarms roar. Or when they open a ...
Yes , it would b for my comfort ,but I'll only be here over a year. But imagine this country developing more and more each day. And 10 years from now the common courtesies are not applied. Cars still are not stopping for pedestrians, alarms ... Read More
Alarms by mackbutter
I still don't fully understand the constant car alarms. I know others have discussed this but it still confuses me. I have seen families sitting in their cars and chatting/looking at their phones ...while the car alarms roar. Or when they open a ...
I could definitely , and did, keep a sense of humour about it for 10 weeks but as I'm gonna stay here for well over one year....it tests my resolve. I have been to around 16 countries and have never seen something like this. I have even seen ... Read More
Alarms
I still don't fully understand the constant car alarms. I know others have discussed this but it still confuses me. I have seen families sitting in their cars and chatting/looking at their phones ...while the car alarms roar. Or when they open a ... Read More
need temperate (for ecuador) location, trying salinas soon,need your by carolynhunter
need temperate (for ecuador) location, trying salinas soon, need your knowledge re; all things an elderly physically disabled lady might need to know? i thought the temp would be 70 to 80 mostly around salinas and the rental i might be approved ...
Hi. I'm in Cuenca and don't mind the weather. Rains for about 2 hours/day but the rest of the day is usually very nice. I would like to try the street vendors too but usually when I do so in the many countries Ive visited, I get sick. Salinas is ... Read More
Drivers license validity by Sponytom
Can one drive a car in Ecuador using an European drivers license...? Are there any rules to be followed in that matter...? I have read about expats getting their licenses swapped for Ecuadorian ones... Any info much appreciated... Cheers... :top:
Well I guess I learned my lesson. LOL :lol: Read More
Drivers license validity by Sponytom
Can one drive a car in Ecuador using an European drivers license...? Are there any rules to be followed in that matter...? I have read about expats getting their licenses swapped for Ecuadorian ones... Any info much appreciated... Cheers... :top:
Good point.... Read More
Drivers license validity by Sponytom
Can one drive a car in Ecuador using an European drivers license...? Are there any rules to be followed in that matter...? I have read about expats getting their licenses swapped for Ecuadorian ones... Any info much appreciated... Cheers... :top:
Again, I have to apologize if my travelling experience disturbed u. I'm definitely not an authority on the subject and only have my experiences to reference. As I said , my experience definitely does not mean it will be others' experience. I ... Read More
Drivers license validity by Sponytom
Can one drive a car in Ecuador using an European drivers license...? Are there any rules to be followed in that matter...? I have read about expats getting their licenses swapped for Ecuadorian ones... Any info much appreciated... Cheers... :top:
Sorry to offend ya. I guess you're a bit more emotional than myself. If I knew you were stressed out about the topic and had trouble keeping quiet on the "sidelines?" I wouldn't have tried to add my 2 cents from my experience. It sounds like ... Read More
Drivers license validity by Sponytom
Can one drive a car in Ecuador using an European drivers license...? Are there any rules to be followed in that matter...? I have read about expats getting their licenses swapped for Ecuadorian ones... Any info much appreciated... Cheers... :top:
RE: As I understand the visa law (and may be wrong) after six months you have to have some type of visa and then can get your cedula, My understanding of the DL law is that after 90 days you can no longer drive on a foreign DL. I think that one ... Read More
Drivers license validity by Sponytom
Can one drive a car in Ecuador using an European drivers license...? Are there any rules to be followed in that matter...? I have read about expats getting their licenses swapped for Ecuadorian ones... Any info much appreciated... Cheers... :top:
RE: Having an EC cedula and matricula with the cedula number might make for an awkward moment if you have a foreign driver's license," That must be true, I imagine. I'm only staying here for 1 or 2 years so I don't plan on getting a cedula and ... Read More
Drivers license validity by Sponytom
Can one drive a car in Ecuador using an European drivers license...? Are there any rules to be followed in that matter...? I have read about expats getting their licenses swapped for Ecuadorian ones... Any info much appreciated... Cheers... :top:
Hi. I have been to about 15 countries and lived in many of them for long term. I am definitely not an authority on the subject but I can say from my experience that having a foreign driver's licence has gotten me out of way more trouble than in ... Read More
Motorbike / Scooter rental by mackbutter
Hi there! I'll be in Cuenca in 2 weeks for 1+ yrs. I travel a lot and usually like to rent a scooter or motorbike when I'm in Thailand or the Philippines. I was hoping that someone might know where one could rent one on a monthly basis for a ...
Thanks for the reply. :D Good to know. Looks like buying a cheap motorbike will b my best bet then.... But this will take some time to figure out all the rule and what to look for when getting a bike in Ecuador... :( I know taxis and Pub. ... Read More
What is it with the @#$% car alarms? by BobH
I probably had not heard as many car alarms in the preceding ten years or so as I've heard in the month I've been here. I have come to the conclusion that either I live in the most crime-ridden neighborhood on the planet, with a car stolen every ...
I think you're right about the car pride thing. I have done a fair bit of travelling to developing countries and a lot of people get a lot of pride from others noticing that they own a car and this is their car sounding off. Of course I ... Read More
Questions.... many questions..... by Modern Gypsy
Hi Everybody!!! Me and my family are thinking about jumping the USA ship for many reasons most of you are familiar with. We are seeking a new life where we could live/play/work comfortably without the stresses associated living where we are. I am ...
I did a fair bit of research on driving down as I would love to drive my convertible vette there but it became very clear that this would be unrealistic. Between the fuel expenses and the fact that u would have to ship the car over from panama(very ... Read More