Carrie
@Calywa
Ecuadorian expat in the USA
Forum posts
9
About me
Ecuadorian
Lives in New York, NY
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 28 March 2010
Activity
Apartment Hunting in Quito by sasanchez
Any advice on finding an apartment in Quito? Is anyone renting or know of someone that is? If so, please let me know! I am looking for a 2 bedroom apartment with a living room and kitchen in a safe part of Quito. Furnished ideally. My budget range ...
In Quito, just find a couple larger apartment buildings in the sector that you want to live in and ask the security guards if they know of anyone renting a room. Nine times out of ten they can give you a number, show you a room right then or ... Read More
Best language program to prepare for living in Ecuador? by TheIrvines
What is the best program and is there an online program by using Skype or something so we can practice with a native? We hope to move to Ecuador next year, probably in the fall, from the US.
You can try Rosetta Stone, I know a couple of people who used that and liked it a lot. But I would also mention that once you get to Ecuador you will be able to get one on one spanish lessons for about $5 an hour, sometimes even less, with native ... Read More
Living in Ecuador by expat.com
You are living in Ecuador, or you used to live in Ecuador. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Ecuador? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...
I would definitely recommend if you're thinking of moving to ecuador, that you take kind of an extended vacation and enroll in a language class there or something of that nature where you have a set schedule and can make friends. See how you like ... Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Ecuador. Don't forget to mention where in Ecuador you are living. How much does it cost to live in Ecuador? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
I lived in Ecuador, comfortably for about $700 a month when I was there two years ago. This included transportation, my apartment, food, gym memberships and all the basics. You can live cheaper if you want or you can splurge on a nice apartment, ... Read More
Staying safe down there! by granito
I have travelled widely thru Central and South America for well over a decade. I am unusual in that I am a successful businessman...but was born on the wrong side of the tracks, and have what is referred to as "street smarts". My background has ...
I couldn't agree with you more. Speaking the local language does wonders to keep you safe, nothing builds rapport like speaking the local language. As far as tips for keeping you safe go, I would also add that you should never accept drinks or ... Read More
Why Ecuador is a 3rd world? by sh0man
Here I invite everybody to share their thoughts and experiences on why Ecuador will never make it to be a 2nd world. Not necessarily it should be something negative, let it be 4th world if it can, for me there are still tons of opportunities, for ...
It's because their political system is so corrupt. There are so many incredible and intelligent Ecuadorians but the country keeps on being passed from one group of grimy corrupt politicians to another. www.flavorsofecuador.com Read More
Biggest worry: Schools for my daughter by HG
Hi, I have been doing a lot of reading on "living in ecuador" and how everything is so affordable beyond belief. I have been "dreaming" on how life would be. There is a lot at stake considering the huge change in lifestyle, etc. My biggest ...
In Quito the best grammar/high school is the Academia de Cotopaxi. This is where all the American diplomats and millionaires send their kids, and they only teach in English. I don't know about Guayaquil, so I can't make a recommendation for there ... Read More