George
@ecuadorgeorge
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Speaks Spanish like a three year old/English fluently
Registration: 06 March 2012
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Retirement Visa Income Requirement Triples by cccmedia
Ecuador has tripled its income requirement for a single Íæż½ã½ã seeking a Retirement Visa.The requirement had been slashed during The Situation from $800 to $425 per month .. prior to the latest hike.The change has been reported in recent weeks by the ...
So, I have a visa that I just qualified for last month using the lower income requirements. I will be in and out of Ecuador so this will become a temporary visa and need to be renewed in 21 months. Is it just a fixed fee to renew or do I have to go ... Read More
Gringos go home!!! No spanish, no stay!!! This will weed out. by Cuenca boy
New rules require Ecuador expats to be ‘proficient’ in Spanish; requirement affects current residents as well as new ones Published on March 28, 2015 by: CuencaHighLife |Comment In a dramatic policy change, Ecuador’s Ministry of ...
"This will weed out a ton of malcontents who refuse to learn spanish. I for one will be happy about that! I took time to learn spanish, Now am real glad I did." Cuenca Boy, I don't understand this statement... I am a malcontent but I ... Read More
LAS OLAS close to Bahia by berenicehutton
Looking on reviews for this new development close to Bahia LAS OLAS?
Never ever ever pay in full for a lot in a not yet developed subdivision. Always confirm everything before you invest that down payment. Never ever ever put more than 20% down, and never put more down than you can afford to lose. There are hundreds ... Read More
LAS OLAS close to Bahia by berenicehutton
Looking on reviews for this new development close to Bahia LAS OLAS?
It is a beautiful concept but just make sure they have access to enough fresh water. Ask for documentation and then confirm that documentation. Read More
Gringos go home!!! No spanish, no stay!!! This will weed out. by Cuenca boy
New rules require Ecuador expats to be ‘proficient’ in Spanish; requirement affects current residents as well as new ones Published on March 28, 2015 by: CuencaHighLife |Comment In a dramatic policy change, Ecuador’s Ministry of ...
This was a hoax and in very bad taste. If it were April 1st you could call it an April Fools joke, but it was published on March 28th. There is no truth to this article. Read More
Robbed/Scammed By Farmer's Market Vendor by wlae84
This really has been bothering me. I have to get this off my chest... So I went to the farmer's market yesterday. I gave the old lady 50 cents and took 5 oranges. She took the oranges out of my bag, put them back in the bin. And then put her ...
With practice it will get better. And I bring candy with me as a thank you. One time I had an old woman do a New York style bait and switch. Pissed me off. But I just chalked it up to experience. And it was a $3 hustle... I don't think 50 cents ... Read More
EcuadorGeorge joins Íæż½ã½ã Blogs and is so happy...
Good Morning everyone. I am so excited today to be accepted to the Íæż½ã½ã site.... I have been trying to become a member here for months and did not seem to meet the requirements. I think my blog was to new... Please come visit me at ... Read More
Ecuador Travel.... Please.... I Really Need Your Help... by ecuadorgeorge
Can you help me? The flight is booked already. Two beautiful weeks in Ecuador. Not my first visit to Ecuador but the last time we stayed in Cuenca for three weeks... We fly into Quito and have accommodations at a fantastic 5000 square foot 18th ...
Thanks for the recommendations.... Still not finding an easy way to accomplish this. Has anyone done the coast coming from Cuenca? Maybe we fly from Quito to Cuenca then take the bus or van to Guayaquil and then up the coast to Salinas and Montanita ... Read More
Ecuador Travel.... Please.... I Really Need Your Help...
Can you help me? The flight is booked already. Two beautiful weeks in Ecuador. Not my first visit to Ecuador but the last time we stayed in Cuenca for three weeks... We fly into Quito and have accommodations at a fantastic 5000 square foot 18th ... Read More
Totally Lost and Scared to Death by mcowser
Hi everyone, I am a single woman that wants to possibly move to Ecuador. I know I want to move somewhere in Latin America and Ecuador is looking great. I have been researching for a long time, but still don't know where to start. I mean I don't ...
Mary, not sure if this is going to work but enjoy if it does.... Ecuador is so beautiful and so friendly youtu.be/cv7mJwj38gk Read More
Cost of living in Ecuador by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Ecuador. Don't forget to mention where in Ecuador you are living. How much does it cost to live in Ecuador? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares (tube, ...
Taken from ecuadorgeorge.com With a budget of $950 per month you can move uptownÂ… sort of. $300 per month for a newer 2 bedroom apartment or condo $300 per month for food $ 50 utilities (tap water, electric, and gas) $ 35 internet service $ 35 ... Read More
More Living with Less Stuff in Ecuador by ecuadorgeorge
I remember when I was young and had my entire life ahead of me. There was never a reason to look back, only forward to all the possibilities. Then, at a certain age, I stopped looking forward. Instead I started looking around to see what I had ...
Hi Gary, San Bartolome will certainly be your first destination when you get Cuenca... The town is famous for its guitar making... here is a youtube link.... http://youtu.be/HZTB1Bg7QGk Maybe we will see you in Cuenca someday.... hoping to be ... Read More
Tea or Coffee? by ChatMom
Do you like Tea or Coffee ?:)
If you look in my pantry you will find at least 10 pounds of different coffee beans. Kona, Sumatra, French Roast and many more. In the cabinet outside the pantry are toppings and additions like cocoa and many syrups. Look up and there is my Miele ... Read More
More Living with Less Stuff in Ecuador
I remember when I was young and had my entire life ahead of me. There was never a reason to look back, only forward to all the possibilities. Then, at a certain age, I stopped looking forward. Instead I started looking around to see what I had ... Read More
Moving to Ecuador...Learning Spanish...Selling Everything by ecuadorgeorge
This morning I woke up saying “Buenos dias” to myself and “Como estas”? And my answer was “Me siento bien” (I feel good). Waking up and speaking Spanish is a pretty good sign that I am learning this new language. Albeit slowly, learning is ...
Our plan is to leave with two suitcases each and that is all. Rent a furnished apartment and then just take a deep breath. Traveling to the coast and then to Peru, Brazil, and Uruguay. I can not tell you how I long to walk across town just to have a ... Read More