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The 3 Top Places to Party in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: February 2, 2012
[caption id="attachment_3386" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Montanita at night...pure party..."][/caption] Many ask about how the party and nightlife scene is here in Ecuador. It's good...
Frailes.. The Nicest Beach in Ecuador?
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 30, 2012
Los Frailes is 10 minutes north of Puerto lopez, on the southern coast of Ecuador and is considered by many to be the nicest beach in all of mainland Ecuador. Being part of a national park certai...
5 Steps to Find a Killer Job in Ecuador
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 29, 2012
I hear it all the time. "Dom, I'd love to move to Ecuador, but how would I make a living?" I often greet this question with a laugh, because there's so many opportunities down here, the hard pa...
Bribing Cops in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 25, 2012
“I’m in a… bad…. place…. right now.” My friend Ted said. “Well, where you at?” I asked over the phone. “I was tryin’ to find your Hotel, made a wrong turn, went wrong way ...
A Galapagos Photo Diary
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 17, 2012
Isabela Beach... Sea lions. A Galapagos tortoise Tintorera sharks in Ecuador To continue reading this article and to get more like it sign up for my w...
The Cheap, ‘Local’ Way to See Galapagos
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 16, 2012
It never ceases to amaze me... ...when I meet foreigners in Ecuador who come for a week or two, and don't even visit the highlight of Ecuador... the Galapagos Islands. Where else can you w...
Picking up Chicks in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 11, 2012
"Damn..... she..... is.... fine, got to go say hello." I thought as I walked over to her as she waited a cab in Quito. "Hey, excuse me, can you tell me where Mall El Jardin is?" I asked in m...
How to Find Love in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 10, 2012
How would I go about starting a love life or finding a special someone in Ecuador? Why waste time surfing the net, if your under 40 I'd hit the meat markets (singles clubs) where men and women ...
How to Pay your Electric Bill Online in Ecuador
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 3, 2012
Few new arrivals to Ecuador realize you can now pay your water, electricity and other bills online through many Ecuadorian banks. For instance, Banco Pichincha offers the service "e-Key" for it's...
1 Must-try Ecuador Street-side Treat- Choclo
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 2, 2012
Choclo is the Ecuadorian version of corn. It's soft and white and often served on the side of the street grilled and sprinkled with cheese. Delciious! A must try for sure. If you liked...
The “backdoor” way to bring used cars to Ecuador
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 1, 2012
"What the f**k is that?" I thought as it rolled up to my B&B in Ecuador. Baffled, my Ecuadorian friend with me at the time, had never seen one in his entire life. After all, Mobile Homes ...
Ecuador Cost of Living Index 2012
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: January 1, 2012
Ecuador is cheap, no doubt about it. Those who think life in Ecuador costs about the same as other Latin American destinations like Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, or the Dominican Republic are mistake...
5 Things You Need to Bring to Ecuador
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: December 31, 2011
Want to know a little secret about Ecuador? Like you've read everywhere, yes, some things are VERY cheap in Ecuador... like food, gas, beer, housing, public transport. But MANY things in Ec...
Stuck with $100k in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle, Investor News + Analysis | Listed: December 29, 2011
This week one reader asked... "Hey Dom, what would you do with $100k in Ecuador, right now?" [caption id="attachment_3265" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="The Salinas Boardwalk"][/captio...
Why I Chose Ecuador?
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: December 21, 2011
Many ask why I chose to move to Ecuador. For me, it's simple. I moved here because I love it, I feel comfortable, and I still feel like I have a lot to explore. It's true, I've been...
Do you disqualify for health insurance in Ecuador?
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: December 18, 2011
"I've heard enough." "There's no reason for us to keep talking to him." My friend said this week as we chatted with an insurance agent in Ecuador. "If I can't get health insurance for mysel...
Worthless Bills in Ecuador- Beware
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: December 13, 2011
In Ecuador, you'll quickly notice everyone's broke. At least it seems that way. And in the businesses almost NO ONE ever has any change. And they simply WILL NOT accept your $100 and ...
Free Ecuador Expat Information Center
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: December 9, 2011
Would you like free, unbiased answers to your questions about moving to Ecuador? Now, at the Ecuador Expat Information Center of Guayaquil you can get ALL your toughest questions answered with one ...
Will you get priced out of Ecuador?
Category: Expat Lifestyle, Investor News + Analysis | Listed: December 5, 2011
This week I got an angry comment from a reader. "The bottom line in all of this is that if you do not buy now you will be priced out of the market. The Americans Have literally driven the prices u...
Ecuador vs Panama… for Expats
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: November 23, 2011
Salsa music’s in the air. Dominoes are being smacked down on almost every street corner by the older folks. Mulattas, and Mulattoes dressed to impress traffic the cobblestone streets below my...
The only place high-rollers go in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: November 13, 2011
"So this is how Pablo Escobar felt." I thought as I sipped my martini on a yacht floating over emerald-green water talking to the owner and a few other powerful local players. Referring to ...
Photo of the Week: El Garrapatero Beach, Galapagos, Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: November 10, 2011
This is a picture I took recently from El Garrapatero beach on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, Ecuador. A must see! If you liked this Ecuador house hunting tip, you´d absolutely lov...
Title insurance scam revealed in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle, Investor News + Analysis | Listed: November 1, 2011
"Is that legal?" My friend asked... ..."not sure, but I'm not surprised," I said. Referring to charging someone $5000 for something they could do on their own for $25... You see, Ecuador is t...
Photo of the Week from Ambato
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: October 25, 2011
This week we have a photo of a "leaf cheese", Hoja de queso from a street vendor in Ambato. Hasta pronto, Domenick...hey, if you liked this, you'll love my weekly Foreign Investor's newslet...
Opening your own restaurant in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: October 23, 2011
Done deal. This week I agreed to rent a restaurant on the Ecuador coast... why? Ecuadorians love to eat, and they love to spend. They also like to try new things, and Ecuador lacks a lo...
Gringo Haters
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: October 22, 2011
Are you someone who recently moved to a new country, then dreads the sight of other "gringos" (foreigners) in your where-abouts? You´re worried the "genuine-ness" of the area will diminish w...
What to do in Ecuador for New Year?
Category: Ecuador Q&A, Expat Lifestyle | Listed: October 19, 2011
[caption id="attachment_2869" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="This is what your New Year could look like in the Montanita, Ecuador"][/caption] Ecuadorians like to party. Never is that m...
Restaurant Review: Magnolia Cafe (in Cuenca)
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: October 12, 2011
[caption id="attachment_2812" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="The freshly-baked cinnamon rolls at Magnolia Cafe in Cuenca."][/caption] Recently I had the fortune to dine at the recently-inau...
3 Minuses and pluses to living in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: October 12, 2011
Like everything, there are positives and negatives to life in Ecuador. 3 Positives: 1. The food. The food is natural, cheap and delicious... especially if you like seafood! 2. The mild w...
How to Not Get Overcharged by Taxis in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: September 23, 2011
[caption id="attachment_2478" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Taxis in Quito"][/caption] It's sad, but true that taxis are very quick to overcharge foreigners, just like they are all over th...
Will Your Pet Get Poisoned in Ecuador?
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: September 11, 2011
Last year, a kitten of mine just dissappeared. I couldn't figure out what happened. Later I found out it was poisoned by neighbors of mine who weren't big fans of there being a cat in the buildi...
How to Extend the Troublesome Tourist Visa
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: September 3, 2011
This week on the Ecuador Insider's I'll cover a backdoor way to extend your stay in Ecuador beyond the strict non-extendable 90 days Ecuador gives you upon entry of the country... Sign up below for...
Are there Hurricanes in Ecuador?
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: August 29, 2011
This week as Hurricane Irene plows into the eastern seaboard of the US, I'm reminded of another reason why I chose to buy beachfront property in Ecuador. Nestled comfortably between the Andes Moun...
7 Day Self-Guided Ecuador Coastal Tour
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: August 16, 2011
Here's one sample Itinerary I'd recommend to someone looking for beachfront property in Ecuador. You can go yourself taking local buses and taxis without renting a car if you wish to minimize your ex...
Dodging Street Dogs in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: August 11, 2011
As I house hunted this week, I can honestly tell you one of the top dangers for anyone looking for property in Ecuador are the street dogs! In Ecuador, like in most developing countries, there ar...
1 Way I Avoid Inflated Gringo Prices
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: August 7, 2011
A lot of people ask me, "Do property sellers in Ecuador really 'up' the prices when they hear or see the buyer is a foreigner?" My short answer... "Hell yeah they do!" And if someone tells you...
How to Beat Horrendous Bank Lines in Ecuador
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 27, 2011
Ecuador is still "old school" in that the people still prefer to pay their bills waiting in line at the bank... causing horrendous bank lines, especially during peak hours around lunchtime and after w...
Ecuadorian Guacamole: A Disgrace
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 26, 2011
Ecuadorian gastronomy is delicious, but one thing Ecuadorians really have to learn how to do is Guacamole... You know, the thick, chunky stuff the Mexicans make... well, in Ecuador, their version...
Before You Buy a 3rd Floor Apartment in Ecuador Know This…
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 19, 2011
In Ecuador, a third floor apartment is actually a fourth floor apartment, and so on. Let me explain. In the US, the first floor is the first floor, second floor is the second and so forth... ...
Local in Manta Gets 20 Years for Killing a Foreigner
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
A Local of Manta got sentenced to 20 Years in prison for killing a foreigner on November 3, 2009 as reported this week by the Universo. I've personally felt nothing but warmly welcome in my time ...
Cotacachi Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Vilcabamba Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Cuenca Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Cuenca Ecuador Property Management Companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Cuenca Ecuador Property Management Companies to ...
Canoa Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Crucita Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Crucita Ecuador Property Management Companies please stay tuned to this website, it will be published shortly. To stay in-the-know on all the latest news any savvy investor...
Ecuador Interior Designers and Decorators
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Interior Designers and Decorators please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Interior Designers and Decorators to be inc...
Manta Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Olon Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Salinas Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Playas Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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