These days, a cell phone is practically a necessity. Thankfully, getting set up in Ecuador is rather easy. First, you’ll need to buy a sim card (for around $5)… I recommend buying “Porta” if you plan to live on the coast. Or “Movistar” if you plan to live in Quito or the Northern Andes area. … Continue reading Getting a Cell Phone in Ecuador – On the Cheap
Ecuador is not the US. An obvious statement indeed but many foreigners I meet still treat it as such. There are MANY reasons to move down to Ecuador, starting with the climate, low costs, and the business and investment opportunities. But as in any developing, less affluent nation, you have to protect against a few … Continue reading How to Protect Your Home in Ecuador
This week on the Insider’s Newsletter I covered 7 big negatives to life in Ecuador… I love living in Ecuador but it’s not all peachy like you’ve probably read elsewhere… Many ask, “If Ecuador’s so great, why hasn’t prices shot up already like they did in Costa Rica?” The short answer is that it’s a … Continue reading 7 Negatives to Life in Ecuador
“What the hell am I doing here?” I thought as I sat in a cramped living room of a tiny shack-like-house on the coast in Ecuador. I was there to talk about a small beachfront lot I found in another part of town. When, all of a sudden, the owner came into the room… an … Continue reading Land Invasions and Squatters in Ecuador
The starving artist is a common sight in Ecuador. There are many good ones, and few buyers who are willing to pay much for their art. Here is a guide about how to decorate a room on a budget. This makes Ecuador a true paradise for the art buyer or the person looking to decorate … Continue reading Buying Art for Your Home in Ecuador- The Cheap Way