03 September 2010
Any seasoned traveler will tell you to take US Travel Warnings and Advisories with a BIG grain of salt. Many are overkill, some are outright BS. I’m not sure why the US government wishes to pump us full of fear of the outside world. It’s ridiculous. They highlight once in a decade events and hem [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
02 September 2010
Registering the name of your business or brand in Ecuador is a necessary evil you must do as one of the first steps when starting a business in Ecuador. As in most developing countries, intellectual property is not as well respected as it should be, so registering your name quickly before someone else copies it [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
02 September 2010
Parque Machalilla in Ecuador is located just north of Puerto Lopez and just south of Puerto Cayo on the souther coast of Ecuador. Within the National Park are many things to do. You can stay for the night with a local indigenous community, just ask for the town of AguaBlanca once in the park. Once [...]
Posted in Photos, Things to Do
02 September 2010
Pan de Yuca (or Yuca Bread) is an absolute must try for anyone visiting Ecuador. Usually eaten with coffee or juice in the mornings, this bread has a soft, warm interior along with a crunchy, toasted exterior and is served while hot…and is made with yuca and cheese…
Posted in Food
30 August 2010
As to be expected, in Ecuador, the schools work differently than in the US or Europe. Kids start school at age 5 as they begin the “Primaria” which lasts for 7 years. After finishing the “Primaria”, they move on to the next phase of schooling called “Secundaria” which lasts for 3 more years (kind of [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
28 August 2010
Just to prove this site really is about the good, bad and the ugly of life and investing in Ecuador, I thought I’d mention 5 things most expats don’t like about Ecuador (from what I’ve seen). Don’t say I didn’t warn ya! 1. Street Vendor Hygiene: The food on the streets is delicious and cheap, [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
25 August 2010
I know this site is about Ecuador real estate, life and investing but many who visit have never been to Ecuador, so I thought I’d take a moment and answer a few of the basic entry requirements questions once and for all. Visa Entry Requirements: Citizens of a developed country of North America, Europe or [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
24 August 2010
I’ve been reporting for this site for a few months now, thought I’d formally introduce myself by telling a little about me in this post… I was born and raised in a suburb near Cleveland, Ohio. My childhood years consisted of playing baseball in the summers, skiing in the winters, and in the fall going [...]
Posted in Investment Opportunities
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