Listings for Expat Lifestyle (115)
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
For a complete list of Cotacachi Property Management Companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Cotacachi Property Management Companies to be include...
Vilcabamba Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Vilcabamba Property Management Companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Vilcabamba Property Management Companies to be inclu...
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
For a complete list of Canoa Ecuador Property Management Companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Canoa Ecuador Property Management Companies to be...
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
For a complete list of Olon Ecuador Property Management Companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Olon Ecuador Property Management Companies to be i...
Salinas Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Salinas Ecuador Property Management Companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Salinas Ecuador Property Management Companies t...
Playas Ecuador Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Guayaquil Property Management Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Quito Property Management companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Guayaquil Property Management Companies to be included in...
Quito Property Management
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Quito Property Management companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Quito Property Management company to be included in the d...
Vilcabamba Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Vilcabamba Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Vilcabamba Real Estate Agents to be included in the directory p...
Loja Ecuador Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Loja Ecuador Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Loja Ecuador Real Estate Agents to be included in the directo...
Ibarra Ecuador Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ibarra Ecuador Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ibarra Ecuador Real Estate Agents to be included in the dir...
Cotacachi Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Cotacachi Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Cotacachi Real Estate Agents to be included in the directory ple...
Olon Ecuador Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Olon Ecuador Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Olon Ecuador Real Estate Agents to be included in the directo...
Bahia de Caraquez Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Bahia de Caraquez Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Bahia de Caraquez Real Estate Agents to be included in t...
Manta Ecuador Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Ecuador Storage Facilities
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Storage Facilities please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Storage Facilities to be included in the directory please ...
Salinas Ecuador Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
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Guayaquil Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Guayaquil Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Guayaquil Real Estate Agents to be included in the directory ple...
Cuenca Ecuador Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Cuenca Ecuador Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Cuenca Ecuador Real Estate Agents to be included in the dir...
Quito Real Estate Agents
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Quito Real Estate Agents please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Quito Real Estate Agents to be included in the directory please use ...
Ecuador Plumbers
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Plumbers please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Plumbers to be included in the directory please use our contact form...
Ecuador Painters
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Painters please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Painters to be included in the directory please use our contact form...
Ecuador Moving Companies
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Moving Companies please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Moving Companies to be included in the directory please use ...
Ecuador Tax Accountants and Advisers
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Tax Accountants and Advisers please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Tax Accountants and Advisers to be included in t...
Ecuador Real Estate Brokers
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Real Estate Brokers please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Real Estate Brokers to be included in the directory pleas...
Ecuador Attorneys
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Attorneys please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Attorneys to be included in the directory please use our contact fo...
Ecuador Mortgage Loan Officers
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 18, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Mortgage Loan Officers please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Mortgage Loan Officers to be included in the directory...
Ecuador Building Inspectors
Category: Expat Lifestyle | Listed: July 17, 2011
For a complete list of Ecuador Building Inspectors please see our directory of real estate professionals here. To suggest any new Ecuador Building Inspector to be included in the directory please...
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