MrKMW
American expat in Ecuador
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Lives in Loja
Registration: 31 March 2014
Retiring in Ecuador by warklady
We are looking for information from expats living in Ecuador as we are interested in moving there. We are Canadians living in Ontario, are retired and need somewhere warm to retire to. The temperature here is -13 and we have about 4 ft of ...
Hello Juliet and Rinke; As I came from the state of Minnesota, USA, I fully understand your comments of cold and snow. To obtain a better understanding of Ecuador, I would like to point you to LojaWelcomeCenter.com which has a lot of useful ... Read More
Getting to Vilcabamba with my entourage by Susan F.
I am scheduled to take possession of my house in Vilcabamba on February 28. There will be two of us, lots of bags and two dogs. Because I am unable to find air transport to Catamayo with the dogs, I am trying to find a driver with a truck/van to ...
Try journeymanjack. He is out of Quito. If he can't help you he'll let you know who can. Tell him Ken from Loja Welcome Center referred you. The best Ken Read More
Help! We're Trapped in Salt Lake City! by cccmedia
Joan and her husband ("Father Tom") have been married five years and want to get out of Salt Lake City, Utah. They're struggling, unemployed, and put out a call on this blog for "any help." They haven't visited EC yet ...
http://lojawelcomecenter.com/arrive-in-loja-ecuador-by-air.html has info on all airlines from USA and Europe to Ecuador. Ken Read More
Questions before we start our three month visit on 11/24/2014 by wbcv867
Arriving Quito (from Myrtle Beach, SC area) - will spend one week there, then on to Cuenca for December into early Jan. Schedule is flexible after that but we will also visit Galapaos and Cotacachi while there. Need help with some immediate ...
FATCA applies to US citizens. Also, were the banks you deposited money into FATCA compliant? Read More
Questions before we start our three month visit on 11/24/2014 by wbcv867
Arriving Quito (from Myrtle Beach, SC area) - will spend one week there, then on to Cuenca for December into early Jan. Schedule is flexible after that but we will also visit Galapaos and Cotacachi while there. Need help with some immediate ...
If you decide you wish to visit Loja feel free to contact me through this forum or through my website LojaWelcomeCenter.com. Would love to meet you and get you in contact with other expats who live here and the surrounding area. Have fun on your ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
What an awesome post, Ken -- detailed, comprehensive, clear, supportive, You're already a great resource person on 天美麻豆. Welcome to 天美麻豆 and best of luck with Loja Welcome Center. cccmedia in QuitoThank you for your kind words. It ... Read More
Black Americans by Seminole13
Good day, I was wondering how the reception is for black Americans? I have been reading post but I don't think I have read anything from a black American perspective on living in Ecuador. Please give us any input on the reality in Ecuador. We are ...
Hello Shirley; Please keep in mind that Ecuador is not the USA, Canada or Europe. What may be the norm where you live is not the norm here in Loja. While it is a fairly easy process to enter and stay in Ecuador for a short period of time (270 days ... Read More
Do you know someone willing to act as a tour guide?
Hello Bushcountry; Are you looking to view sites as a tourist or are you looking to explore those areas from the eyes of the locals? There is a BIG difference. May I suggest you contact Dom Buonamicia who is the owner of Quito Airport Suites in ... Read More
I would like to move to Russia from Canada and need some advice.tnx by Cijey
My name is Cijey and currently I live in Canada. Im in my early 30s and currently working in the engineering department of Valves and Valves automation. I build, mod, repair, etc all kind of valves for power plants, water filtration, Mines, ...
I concur with wjwoodward's post. I just wanted to add a few comments. It is far easier to move to another country if you have contacts set up in advance. But be VERY careful who you trust (AND DON'T TRUST MAIN STREET MEDIA ). All that ... Read More
Is Ecuador a Good Place For a Single 60-Year Old Woman? by Chrisandra
My name is Chrisandra and I am a youthful, fit 60-year old woman thinking of retiring (alone) to Ecuador (Quito?) or Panama in maybe 2 years. I will have about $1,400 a month to live on and am frugal with simple tastes. I hope to rent a small ...
As I promised in a private message to you, I did check with my Ecuadoran friend in regards to your question. The following is what he wrote me. I hope this helps. Kenneth Loja Welcome Center LojaWelcomeCenter.com ---------- Hi ... Read More