Many of us expats often prefer one way tickets. Ecuador doesn’t care if you come on a one way so if worried about it I´d just check with the airline before buying to see if they will let you board with a one way. But I noticed something interesting when I was looking for myself … Continue reading The surprising 10 cheapest one way flights to Ecuador from North America in 2018
It never ceases to amaze me how quick people give up and give in and move back to their home country on the first little bit of turmoil they face. Me. I’m on the Cortez plan. Burn the boat, never go back (to live).That’s the only way to move abroad in my opinion or it’s … Continue reading 5 reasons why I’m glad I don’t live in the US anymore
“What? I don’t have any fines or tickets.” I replied to the guy who I sold my car to here in Ecuador this week. “Yes, you do, you have two open photo fines.(foto multas)” He responded. He was right, I didn’t even realize it, and usually you don’t in Ecuador until it’s time to pay … Continue reading Driving through mine fields in Ecuador: Photo fines
As you may have read earlier this week, in early 2017 I started trading currencies online. Now 1 year and several mistakes later… Here´s what I learned…. 1. Buy right! Don´t buy a currency for ANY other reason except that it´s a good deal based off the last 6 months to a year of trading. … Continue reading 6 lessons learned the hard way trading currencies online from Ecuador
I´ve always thought, “why should you be married to the US dollar JUST because you are American?” Here´s the test, are your savings in US dollar (that includes stocks, bonds, US real estate)? Do you get a steady income in US dollars? If you answered YES and YES, then look down at your finger bro, you married! … Continue reading 4 mistakes and how I still made $34k off currency markets this year