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
Like with any small business you put in Ecuador, you’re going to have competitors with DEEP multi-million dollar pockets.In my case for my 19 room hotel near the Quito airport, I compete with the Wyndham an international chain. So how can a little guy like me or you when against these corporate dicks. Of course, … Continue reading How to beat the big boys in Ecuador accepting barter
Working near the airport I have a chance to converse daily with travelers who get bumped trying to fly standby to or from Ecuador. Thing is, most international airlines like Delta, United or Copa only have one flight to and from Ecuador daily. So especially in peak season chances of getting on your first try … Continue reading Flying standby to Ecuador without getting bumped
Payment. With most public bathrooms in Ecuador, you gotta pay to play, I know it´s only 10 cents or so but what if you only have a $20 bill? Be prepared to get $19.90 in icky nickels and dimes back! No soap– I don-t get it, why have soap dispensers if you can never find … Continue reading 6 things I hate about public bathrooms in Ecuador
Many developments on the coast of Ecuador have an elephant in the room. Can´t see it and they don´t mention it when trying to sell you their property. It´s up to you to thoroughly research this before buying… as most developments DO have a big problem and is the Roof Replacement this should be the first … Continue reading The biggest hidden danger when buying in an Ecuador coastal development