Mamaroks
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 03 November 2023
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Moving to Ecuador, lugging several suitcases by Hanabe101
I live in Warrnambool (3280), Victoria, Australia, about 4 hours from Melbourne. I have visited Ecuador before, and am looking to move there now to Vilcabamba in about a year. Shipping a load of goods seems exorbitant in cost, and the customs ...
@Hanabe101Hiya, I strongly encourage you not to take more than two large checked bags. My family of 4 just did the trip to Vilca and we each brought 2 large (70lbs) checked bags, and the max carry on (one back pack/duffle, and one shoulder bag) and ... Read More
Lawlessness and Anarchy by Ronald Meyer
All the news I am hearing about Ecuador makes me skittish to move there. The country does not seem stable and the drug cartels are calling the shots. It sounds risky to go there now.
@hughespmichael6289 While I believe this is true in the rest of Ecuador, I am currently learning that in Vilcabamba expats are actually targeted specifically for home invasions which are growing in violence. I know this because I joined the telegram ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
Hello, my name is Danielle and my husband and I are planning an initial trip to Ecuador for March/April, and hoping to move to Ecuador with our whole family later in 2024! I am enjoying learning all I can about Ecuador and am super excited to visit. ... Read More