Shawn Berry
South African expat in Ecuador
Forum posts
15
Contacts
6
About me
South African
Lives in Guayaquil
Speaks English, Afrikaans, Spanish
Registration: 28 October 2014
Activity
Education jobs by Samer604
My wife has master degree in mathematics and with experience more than 14 years , recetently ( 5years) she's the head of math desert. For a international school following Cambridge university /UK, SHE HAS ALSO AROUND 10 education certificates ...
Hi Samer I'm currently a professor at a university here in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The average salary for a professor starting out is around $ 2000 pm. This increases with experience and rank and goes up to around $ 3000 pm. With her ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Shirl: I don't like being the bearer of bad news, but I'm going to take on that role. I think you may have to reconsider your plans regarding Ecuador -- it may not be as welcoming to you and your friend as you hope. I've read your ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Welcome Roeyklein That certainly is a great part of the coast, I'm sure your business will be a success! I currently live in Urdesa Central, Guayaquil. When I arrived I had someone, an economist from ESPOL, the local university help me with my ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
'Is there anyone in Cuenca that can tell me where a nice romantic restaurant is located' Hi JoeB If you want romantic you should try a nice picnic along the banks of the river or otherwise visit Hotel Santa Lucia. Visit their site at ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Thanks Mike. Would you mind specifying which cities are cities where Spanish would not be a prerequisite, but could be learned as you go along. I'm assuming Guayaquil and Cuenca would be on the list. Would Quito be on that list of cities ... Read More
Can I use a Canadian Debit Card in Ecuador to draw cash? by kkppwilkinson
We will be visiting Ecuador and travelling throughout the country for a five week period. We would like to use our Canadian debit card at an interac machine to draw USD cash. Is this possible? If so, is there a specific bank in Ecuador that we ...
;) Many thanks to everyone for their help with this question. We will be sure to contact our banks to let them know we are in Ecuador. Can anyone tell me if $100 bills are a problem to cash when buying food and drinks?Do not, and I cannot ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
I cant disagree with you there MikeGB. I usually need an extra layer when i'm in Cuenca, which, because i'm in Guayaquil, means I have to dust off the jacket or remove the cobwebs from the jersey. I'm visiting some family there over the ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
I understand your situation!! It took me two years of convincing my partner to move to Cape Town and even though she absolutely loves it there, her strong family connections back in Ecuador meant that I had to make the move here. A move i have not ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Thanks so much for your quick and thoughtful response. :D No problem Pierre, love the toothy grin ;-) And good luck on your move. Very smart of you to do your research so far in advance, although many things can change over the next five years!! Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Thanks Shawn, Here's a quick question: Where's the weather better, in Quito or Cuenca? PierreHi Pierre I guess it depends on what you prefer, but it is probably Quito, which averages around 20 degrees celsius year round whereas in ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
Hi all, this is my first post as an expat. Im originally from Cape Town, South Africa and relocated to Guayaquil recently. I have traveled extensively throughout Ecuador from Banos to Montanita,Quito to Cuenca and i now love in Urdesa Central, so ... Read More
The negatives about retiring in Ecuador by Bob Way
Please tell me all the negatives of retiring in Cuenca, Ecuador. What are the most important things I need to know. I don't speak Spanish, how much of a problem is that? I thank you in advance for your answers. Bob Way
I have recently moved to Guayaquil and I find the stifling heat and humidity difficult to live with. But this i put down to coming from a coastal city. The crime, as in any city in any country exists, but it depends on which neighborhoods you find ... Read More