Roberto
@Rolllingstone
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
Forum posts
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Montreal
Speaks English, French and a little Spanish
Registration: 27 May 2015
Your experience of culture shock in Costa Rica by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Costa ...
You lovely people have the correct attitude. I agree with everything you wrote. This other individual has issues and clay too much time on his hands to be ranting about the negative. Put out love , understanding and respect for the people , all ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Costa Rica by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Costa ...
Your rant seems to indicate a number of possible disorders. I can see why Ticos would not respect an old fart with your attitude. You know ones attitude will always determine their altitude in all elements of life. "GET ONE"! Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Costa Rica by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Costa ...
I am compelled to ask, why do you still there? I would imagine Ecuador might even be worst, because they have a much lower standard of living and a lot of poverty. Thus petty crime is every where. All these places a nice to visit, I just ... Read More
Costa Rican cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Costa Rica? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Costa Rica and why not your best ...
Thank you for this bit of information which is really quite important to foodies like my wife and I. We will be traveling through Costa Rica in Jan 2016 for 3 weeks looking for a suitable place we may wish to rent for 3 months or more. However, for ... Read More
Where and what to visit while we are Playa Samara - Costa Rica by Rolllingstone
Not certain whether I am in the correct place but here goes. My wife and I live in Canada and are already booked for our trip to Playa Samara, Costa Rica for Jan 2016. The main purpose for this trip of 21 days is to scout out places we may consider ...
Wow! Thank you fellow Canadian. Will take your advice. Cheers! Read More
Where and what to visit while we are Playa Samara - Costa Rica
Not certain whether I am in the correct place but here goes. My wife and I live in Canada and are already booked for our trip to Playa Samara, Costa Rica for Jan 2016. The main purpose for this trip of 21 days is to scout out places we may consider ... Read More
Where is best weather during Jan Feb March ? by Rolllingstone
We are wanting to spend 4-5 months of winter in Ecuador on the Coast, either Salinas and or Bahia area. From what I see throughout Ecuador during winter we are in rainy season. Can anyone else who lives there she a little more light on this ...
Yes thank you so much. Will do!! Read More
Where is best weather during Jan Feb March ? by Rolllingstone
We are wanting to spend 4-5 months of winter in Ecuador on the Coast, either Salinas and or Bahia area. From what I see throughout Ecuador during winter we are in rainy season. Can anyone else who lives there she a little more light on this ...
Muchas gracias se帽or! Voy a estudiar sobre el ninio. Read More
Where is best weather during Jan Feb March ?
We are wanting to spend 4-5 months of winter in Ecuador on the Coast, either Salinas and or Bahia area. From what I see throughout Ecuador during winter we are in rainy season. Can anyone else who lives there she a little more light on this ... Read More
Shortcuts to Learning espa帽ol by cccmedia
If you understand some basic concepts, it's possible to learn or translate easily hundreds of nouns, adjectives and adverbs into Spanish. The spelling of the following English words (at the left) does not change at all from English to Spanish. ...
I would like to contribute to the posts regarding learning Spanish. My wife and I have purchased Rosetta Stone Latin Spanish 1 through 5 and it is no doubt one of the best courses out there. All we need to do is launch a lesson and it provides us ... Read More
how much to live decently in ecuador by kathryn47
Hello everyone , like many babyboumers living in the cold we whant to find a nice place in the sun . I have been reading alot on Costa Rica and it does not seem to be such inexpensive anymore. Apparently food , gaz and electricity have tripled if ...
Very helpful and encouraging info for many planning to spend time in Ecuador. Curious though, are you still in Ecuador and if so do you still live in the same area? Read More
The IRS "War On Expats by Lea4278
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Sorry but after having read about this poor person's problems and frustration, and then reading the advice you have put forth, I have to bud in and commend you. You are giving very sound advice and she would do well to listen and systematically ... Read More
Back from Ecuador! by LaureeJ
So I discovered a lot of things about Ecuador on my travels. Mostly where I do not want to live. I didn't like Quito - too cold and busy. Bahia is where I thought I wanted to live and that quickly changed. It's not my kind of place. Too busy ...
Lauree, would you mind elaborating on Santa Clemente please? My wife and I were seriously considering going to Bahia next Jan to explore this area for longer winter stays. Please describe your take, pros/cons of this find. Much appreciated. Robert ... Read More
Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada? by Rolllingstone
My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ...
To rent a nice place on the ocean how much are we looking at in terms of total cost, including utilities? Gracias Read More
Best place to live in Mexico when its Winter in Canada?
My wife and I are looking at wintering in Mexico for 5 months or so during cold winter here in Canada. We love the ocean as we are both sailors, so renting on or near the ocean is very important. Also we are wanting a community that is away from the ... Read More
Bahia de Caraquez by bracebridgeheather
Does anyone have any experience in Bahia and/or the surrounding area? Hoping to visit Ecuador next winter to check out the country and thought I'd start with the coastal areas. How are things in that area from a safety perspective...any major ...
Would you please provide us with the web site for your b&b. Thanks! Read More
Bahia de Caraquez by bracebridgeheather
Does anyone have any experience in Bahia and/or the surrounding area? Hoping to visit Ecuador next winter to check out the country and thought I'd start with the coastal areas. How are things in that area from a safety perspective...any major ...
I am very happy to hear that. Marsha and I are considering staying there by the ocean early Jan 2016 for 3 weeks and travel a bith while there. We are both fluent French and English and now learning Spanish via Rosseta Stone. Thank you for this ... Read More
Where is best Mexican ocean commnunty for ex pats?
Maybe planning a move to Mexico from Canada at least for 5 months a year. Need to know cheap, safe ocean community . Are there others out there who could help? We were thinking of Cabos area, but I know this is in fact an expensive place to live. ... Read More
Canoa by Okie dokie sue
I'm looking at visiting and possibly relocating to Canoa. Any info would be much appreciated.
is Canoa a good choice for seniors to spend winters? Looking for quiet by the ocean, clean and safe with a nice community not too far. Is this a good place for my wife and I. I hear Bahia is a relatively dirty beach which is OK to walk along but do ... Read More
Bahia de Caraquez by bracebridgeheather
Does anyone have any experience in Bahia and/or the surrounding area? Hoping to visit Ecuador next winter to check out the country and thought I'd start with the coastal areas. How are things in that area from a safety perspective...any major ...
Hello from Mont Tremblant, Quebec, yes still Canada. My wife and I have looked very closely into every area possible by the ocean. Apart from Salinas, which is way too busy for us, Bahia seems ideal. Is it really as dangerous as everyone seems to ... Read More
how much to live decently in ecuador by kathryn47
Hello everyone , like many babyboumers living in the cold we whant to find a nice place in the sun . I have been reading alot on Costa Rica and it does not seem to be such inexpensive anymore. Apparently food , gaz and electricity have tripled if ...
Helen you may want to paste your French into Google translate from French to English. I do it all the time. Read More
Manta Area by VickyF
Hi there, I am a 68 yr old single female from Calgary AB, Canada. I just returned from a tour with Ecuador Expat Journeys and it was great. I just retired and am interested in wintering in the Manta area. Any suggestions as to how I can seek ...
I there Vicky. My wife and I are researching the same thing. We currently live in Mont Tremblant area of Quebec but wish to spend 4-5 months in Ecuador by the ocean. Our research has already revealed a lot . For example Playas area south of Salinas ... Read More
Driving Time/Distance From GYE Airport to Bahia De Caraquez by GOLEAFSGO
Can anyone tell me the driving time from GYE to Manta and Gye to Bahia De Caraquez.
Hey Charlie! I am thinking of staying in Bahia for three weeks in early January 2015 with the intention of scouting our where we will want to spend 4-5 months each winter. Do you have any recommendations on where we want to stay especially on or ... Read More
Does anyone know about Bahia de Caraques area?
I have heard good things about this small community and my wife and I are wanting to spend a few weeks there and explore other ocean communities while we are there. People have informed me that Playas is filthy dirty, even has sewage pouring into ... Read More
safety and rentals in Vilcabamba or Loja area by GGZ8
I plan to arrive there in couple of months, my destination is at present would be either Vilca or Loja; About renting a relatively safe place, if anyone has rental information sources, would you pls. share it? I am a retired Christian woman ...
Please excuse me as I am still learning to navigate this site. Where do I go to create a new thread? Tks Read More
safety and rentals in Vilcabamba or Loja area by GGZ8
I plan to arrive there in couple of months, my destination is at present would be either Vilca or Loja; About renting a relatively safe place, if anyone has rental information sources, would you pls. share it? I am a retired Christian woman ...
What do you know or friends know about Bahia de Caraques ? I have been making many inquiries about ocean towns and apparently Playas is not at all desirable because of the filthy garbage locals leave on the beaches for the ocean to deal with. Is ... Read More
Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin
Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...
Please send me an e mail address so I can reach you direct re questions my wife and I have: rcjutras@yahoo.com and check out my web site: photographieimmobilier-rcj.com Thanks! Read More
safety and rentals in Vilcabamba or Loja area by GGZ8
I plan to arrive there in couple of months, my destination is at present would be either Vilca or Loja; About renting a relatively safe place, if anyone has rental information sources, would you pls. share it? I am a retired Christian woman ...
Just how bad is crime in coastal areas such as Palayas? I may not have spelt it correctly, but this small community is on the ocean, has a little town and is about 1hr. 20 min drive to airport. Roberto Read More
safety and rentals in Vilcabamba or Loja area by GGZ8
I plan to arrive there in couple of months, my destination is at present would be either Vilca or Loja; About renting a relatively safe place, if anyone has rental information sources, would you pls. share it? I am a retired Christian woman ...
Since I will be going there eventually, keep me posted please on what you find. I will provide you with whatever we hear from our end re moving to Ecuador. My wife and I are looking at ocean locations only for now. Cheers! Roberto Read More
I am new and assistance with this Blog by Rolllingstone
Can someone please lend me a hand ? I wish to belong to this blog site and all I ever get so far is an emial showing me other new members. I have already signed up but don't know where to go and post info about myself, pictures, etc. Where do I ...
Actually the shades hide his true identity, maybe. I was blind once a long time ago, but a long time ago I became a Christian, and ever since then I see. But all this aside, I wish to retire in Ecuator near the beaches, Playas. I speak English, ... Read More
I am new and assistance with this Blog
Can someone please lend me a hand ? I wish to belong to this blog site and all I ever get so far is an emial showing me other new members. I have already signed up but don't know where to go and post info about myself, pictures, etc. Where do I ... Read More
Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin
Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...
Thank you very much ! Thank you very much!!!! as Elvis would say. My wife and I appreciate your helpful pointers. Read More
Looking to move to Ecuador
My wife and I currently live in Quebec, Canada near Mont Tremblant Ski Resort. We are considering Ecuador but have a lot of questions in this regard; Firstly we want a place near the ocean, where it is safe of course. We heard that medical/hospital ... Read More
Canadian looking to retire in Ecuador by SarahPin
Somebody mentioned in one post I read, but cannot seem to find again,that International Living Magazine paints an rosy picture of life for Expats in Ecuador. Just how rosy??? I would really like to hear from Canadian Expats about their experiences ...
Any expats out there who would provide my wife and I with the whole truth about retiring in Ecuador? I are retired and both have modest pensions and wish to leverage what we do have. We love warm places and wish to asimilate into the culture. We are ... Read More