09 September 2010
Finding a volunteer opportunity in Ecuador is easy, finding one that doesn’t charge you is another story. Volunteering is an outstanding way to get a look at Ecuador from an Insider’s perspective and really see how people live. It can help you learn Spanish, meet cool people, and experience new things all while helping someone. [...]
Posted in Investment Opportunities
08 September 2010
For anyone visiting Ecuador that likes to bike ride, this one is a must! Did you know you can ride 60 km downhill in one day (about 5-7 hrs) from high in the Andes to the mouth of the Amazon, then catch a bus with your bike back up? To begin, you need to go [...]
Posted in Things to Do
07 September 2010
I asked a customs official here in Ecuador recently, “What’s the biggest mistake foreigners make when bringing their household goods to Ecuador?” He said: They often bring prohibited items…like exotic pets, loads of new clothes or shoes, used cars or tires, or handguns. My Notes: After a certain amount, if you bring a lot of [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
05 September 2010
Where can I find the most sun in Ecuador? My answer. The Dominican Republic. No…well, Ecuador has sun, just not as much as it’s Caribbean neighbors. And life in Ecuador has it’s definite advantages over the Caribbean, like costs, mild weather, amazing food, nice people, good business opportunity and more. In fact, Ecuador has many [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
04 September 2010
I think most foreigners wish more dumpsters were used, but in a poor country it is simply not possible (the trash trucks don’t have the proper equipment to lift and sometimes the people steal them to strap down). However, the trash pick up in Ecuador works similar to that of the US and is reliable. [...]
Posted in Ecuador FAQ
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
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