Amazon jungle, Andes Mountains, Pacific coastline. Ecuador has something for everyone. Without a doubt you will be able to find the perfect region to match your needs, and if it’s the mountains you prefer, well, the coast is only a short drive away!
Instant Friendships. The people of Ecuador are friendly, accepting and inviting. In many towns such as Quito and Cuenca there are already sizeable expat communities ready to welcome newcomers and help make adjusting a little easier.
The US Dollar. Ecuador uses the same currency as the United States, eliminating the complexity of figuring out exchange rates. As the dollar devalues in some parts of the world, it is still holding its value in Ecuador.
Prices. International
7 Reasons to Relocate to Ecuador
Do Ecuador Citizens Prefer Obama or McCain?
From May to September 2008 Gallup Polls conducted surveys in 70 countries to see who the world preferred to see elected into the Presidential office in the United States. Obama received overwhelming support, being the preferred candidate by a ratio of nearly 4-1.
How did the citizens of Ecuador feel? Thirty percent were in favor of the election of Obama into office, while only 9% preferred McCain. A whopping 62% didn’t know who they preferred or refused to answer the question.
Will the election of Obama or McCain affect Ecuador? With the United States economy and government being one of the major world powers, it is likely that the effects of this election will Read more
Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time
Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.
Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.
The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money and spend Read more
Is Ecuador Market to Invest In?
With the United States market looking the way it does, investors are frantic to find a market where their money is safe. Ecuador’s market is not only a safe place to invest your money, and get it out of the possibly unsafe US banks, it also has the potential to turn around some pretty nice gains.
Ecuador still has good deals on property. The housing market in the larger cities and gringo settlements is stable, but not overpriced. Large purchases, such as farm property and hotels have the possibility of even greater discounts. It’s a buyer’s market with healthy returns as the potential.
Although the political climate in Ecuador is viewed by many as unstable and keeps some investors
Ecuador is the Place to Escape the United States Recession
As the US economy continues to decline Americans are being forced to change the way they handle their dollars as they slide in value against the British pound and the Euro. As businesses buckle down to face the brunt of a world recession many are left wondering how the US is going to weather the storm and if, when the dark clouds of decline finally rise, the economy will be able to recover.
Many businesses have already taken steps to recession-proof themselves by trying to draw in foreign sales. In recent article from Business Week it was stated that “the strongest U.S. companies may be the ones with the biggest footprint abroad.” By having their fingers in multiple Read more
Learn Spanish in Canoa
Just outside of the center of town in Canoa, heading down the road towards Sector “El Recreo,” just past the river on the right-hand side (the beach!) is the Sundown Inn and Canoa Spanish School.
Accommodations at the Sundown Inn are comfortable, and the relaxed atmosphere is exactly what you would expect at a beach lodge. The Spanish classes are the best place to learn in Canoa. Juan Carlos and his wife Marilene run the place, with the help of their young daughter Lindsey, Manuel, the night watchman, and 3 big green parrots!
A four week package that includes 3 meals a day, accommodations and a private tutor for 20 hours per week costs about Read more
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