terri lorrain
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 18 May 2018
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How to be happy as an expat in Ecuador by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Ecuador as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
Excellent post - thank you! :heart: Read More
Obtaining an Ecuador Visa (2021) by cccmedia
Maité Duran of GringoVisas.com explains the rules for six residency visas available to Expats in 2021, in a 15-minute video posted in February of '21. Most of these Ecuador visas are good for two years, and then are renewable, generally as ...
This is fantastic! I was stressing out a little worring my Canadian government retirement funds might not meet the $800 USD threshold. Now that the residency requirement is lowered to $400, I'm good to go! Thank you for sharing this fantastci ... Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Ecuador by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Ecuador as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
Fantastic, thank you for replying! Every little bit of information I can get is a big help! :top: Read More
How to be happy as an expat in Ecuador by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Being happy is surely our common goal, whether we are living in Ecuador as an expat or somewhere else. We would love to know your tips and tricks to be fully fulfilled and happy as an expat in your host country. New environment ...
Hi Everyone :cheers: I'd be happy if I didn't have to pay taxes when I set up my life in Ecuador. I have no intention of buying property in Ecuador - I'll be renting my home, so I shouln't have to pay texes, should I? :unsure ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
Welcome! Everyone is forthcoming and open - when you post a question, you'll get engagement, for sure! :top: How is it going in Quito? How long have been in the city? Is it everything you hoped it would be? All the best to you! Terri Read More
TEFL in Ecuador & cost of living by jfloyd123
Hi all - I am a retired executive living on Social Security Disability Income and a retirement pension in Tucson, AZ. I am divorced, no kids, one pug. I am currently living on about $4000 per month (I make about $1000 a month from part-time jobs ...
Hello jfloyd123, Listen to those (myself included) recommending only accredited teaching programs. Personally, I believe one need consider none other than TEFL and TESOL Training, but do your own research. (Here's a start: ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
Good for you guyz! I hope you get to go down for your first look around. I'm shooting for later in the year to check the areas I think I'll like. Right now it's Ibarra (north of Quito), and most recently I've been looking at Ambato. ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
Awesome, Sharyn, thanks! I'll definitely check it out :top: Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
Absolutely Salinas and Loja! You go girl! I don't know much about Santa Isabel - I'll Google it. I chose Ibarra for many reasons; it's at the base of a volcano, it's a moderate climate (I don't do hot), it's relatively small ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
You're going to fall madly in love with Ecuador! Be sure to post when you go down to check it out - I'll be excited to hear how awe-struck you are! All the best, Terri :top: Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don'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 ...
Sharyn! Wow! I feel like I'm looking in the proverbial mirror! The only difference between your story and mine is our respective retirement years - I'm 2023. When I began researching countries in 2016, Ecuador stole my heart. The people, ... Read More
Cost of Living in Ecuador in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Ecuador to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
I can't wait to get to Ecuador in 2023! After beginning my research 4 years ago, searching out where to live comfortably in retirement, Ecuador quickly emerged the winner. For me, the primary consideration is cooler temperatures, and the ... Read More