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Any Pretzels in Ecuador? by finster

Sorry for this useless post but I was never able to find a bag of pretzels anywhere in Ecuador. This might be a deal breaker for me! How will I be able to satisfy my pretzel craving? Are these babies anywhere to be found in Ecuador?

papers I need to establish myself in Cuenca by henrybear

Hi everyone, my name is Eric Beeldsnijder (male) and I am from Curacao. My profession: translator and I studied management as well, in Europe. I worked in statistics for over 30 years in The Netherlands and Bonaire. I wish to live in Cuenca, Ecuador ...

Tip About Taxis in Quito by Andrellita

My tour guide friend, Angel, a native Ecuadorian from Guaranda, has lived in Quito a lot longer than I have (which is a little more than a year). He informed me that orange-plated taxis are registered and safe. White-plated taxis are not ...

Questions.... many questions..... by Modern Gypsy

Hi Everybody!!! Me and my family are thinking about jumping the USA ship for many reasons most of you are familiar with. We are seeking a new life where we could live/play/work comfortably without the stresses associated living where we are. I am ...

I want to go there but i dont know if my degree works or not there? by Paula Cat

Hello everyone. I am Myriam, i am from Ecuador but i moved to Germany 1 years ago, I am learning german here and i am going to study my master but a distance. I just want to know if i could find a Job there, i am 31 years old, i am Bussines ...

Single man, looking at Ecuador to retire by James-Esq

Hola, i am single Canadian man researching the possibly to eventually retire in Ecuador. I've been reading this forum for weeks and would like to compliment the forum for being so civil, polite, and informative. About myself, i'm educated, ...

Looking for an English speaking Physician in Guayaquil ASAP by sischauf

I need an English Speaking medical doctor in Guayaquil, as soon as possible. thank you

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 ...

Looking for an English speaking Physician in Guayaquil ASAP by sischauf

I need an English Speaking medical doctor in Guayaquil, as soon as possible. thank you

Transporting Cats by karenBH

Hello, if anyone has used a professional company to transport thier pets to Ecuador (especially cats) please give me your experience and/or recommendations.

Somewhere warmer than Cuenca by dreams-of-latin-america

Since I know there's really no accurate online source of weather information for Ecuador, I'm hoping some actual residents can help me answer this question. I keep reading that Cuenca is, essentially, a cool to cold place, yet with enough humidity ...

Are there dog boarding kennels in the major cities? by Eddie54

Hi folks, My plan was to move to Ecuador with my two perros and board them while I look for an apartment that takes. pets. Please let me know if there are such boarding kennels in Quito or Cuence...or even Manta. Also, do buses let you put dogs ...

working as a stylist. by summerlyn

My husband and I wan't to move to cuenca. He is retired I am still working and not ready to retire. I am a hairstylist and thinking about opening a tiny salon or working in a salon. I have been a stylist for 25yrs. Have owned three salons.Is there a ...

The other side of the Ecuadorian postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

Electric stoves to replace gas stoves by sailorbox

I recently read that the government will begin to phase in the replacement of gas stoves with electric stoves. The reason is the abundance of electricity and the heavily subsidized gas that is currently used. Does anyone know if this has begun or ...

Where to dance Salsa in Mauritius? by Cyrun

Hello, Does anyone know where you can dance salsa? I am visiting Mauritius between mid-October and mid-Movember. Thanks, Chad

Help with address' in Ecuador by escapingoth

This may sound like a crazy question but I am having a hard time with address' in Ecuador. There seems like they have a different way of putting an address down, seems a lot longer than I am use to seeing. Is this just my imagination or is there ...

French lessons by markdc

Does anyone know of a good private french tutor for adults in the Grand Baie area? Got to get to grips with this language! Thanks.

EXPAT BLOG MEET UP APRIL 6TH FLIC EN FLAC by Julien

Hello, we are organizing the next ´ó¿§¸£ÀûÓ°Ôº meet up in Flic en Flac on April 6th, [b]starting 13h, until late. We'll be on the beach, in front of the police station[/b] Bring'n'share, as usual ! Do not hesitate to invite your friends, everyone is ...

English Primary Schools by Dimples

Hi I will be relocating to Mauritius in April. I have a six year old son and he only speaks English, are there primary schools other than the International schools that teaches in English?????

Cuenca and Carnaval by jm141302

Hi Cuenca folk. How's Cuenca during the long Carnaval weekend? My parents are coming into Ecuador soon and I'm trying to find a location that isn't going to be completely booked, like a beach town or small city like Baños might be, and isn't too ...

New to the island with many questions by Pershagen76

Hi Guys, I would like to take the opportunity to say hi to you all, this seems to be a group of open minded and helpful people. I have been following this expat forum for a few months now and this is my first posting. I am moving to Mauritius from ...

Commuting info needed..... can anyone help? by Islander17

I'm moving to Mauritius in January with my job and I'm going to be working in Port Louis at Le Caudon. I'm busy looking for somewhere to live and even though the actual distance from the North or the West is about the same, I am trying to establish ...

Looking for a furnished apartment by FromMontrealWithLove

We are looking to rent (ideally by the week) a small furnished apartment for a short period starting early April until we decide on something more permanent in or around Quito. Thank you

Looking for a furnished apartment by FromMontrealWithLove

We are looking to rent (ideally by the week) a small furnished apartment for a short period starting early April until we decide on something more permanent in or around Quito. Thank you

Family of four moving to Ecuador by flygirl29

Hello everyone, my name is Tywanna and I am looking for any information on nice places to live in Ecuador, transportation,and schools for elementary children. Me and my husband and our two children 11 and 8 are moving to ecuador in July. We are very ...

looking for a beautiful 4-5 bedrooms house by babibarbie

Hi there, we are looking for a beautiful 4-5 bedrooms house unfurnished. Price we are able to pay range betweein 100.000 rupes to 150.000 rupes. If you have a beautiful house to rent, pls let me know with pics! Thanks!

Looking for squash partners in Flic en Flac and Tamarin by rross

Hi I'm looking for squash partners in Flic en Flac or Tamarin. I have access to the squash courts at Le Tamier and am also willing to drive to Tamarin for a game. Hope to start playing soon!

Public transportation in Guayaquil by Armand

Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Guayaquil ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...

Pregnancy in Guayaquil by Christine

Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Guayaquil? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Guayaquil? Thanks a lot in advance for ...

Please advise a Good French Language teacher in Black River - Tamarin by Alexey Batarshin

or not far from this place... Thanks!

French tuition by matt_k

Hi All Can anyone reccomend someone who teaches French in the Tamarin area? I've been here 6 weeks now and not progressing that well (all English speaking in the office) but eager to learn. Thanks Matt

English Primary Schools by Dimples

Hi I will be relocating to Mauritius in April. I have a six year old son and he only speaks English, are there primary schools other than the International schools that teaches in English?????

Pointe aux piments to University of Mauritius(Moka) during rush hour. by tib1234

Hey all, Im going to be in Mauritius for a week on business. I will mostly be based at the University of Mauritius in Moka, and the hotel I I have been given is in Pointe aux Piments. I was planning on taking a taxi to work each day and back. ...

Orange 'Internet Everywhere' dongle by Jaden

Does anyone have one of these? If so, would you mind posting up the make and model of the dongle please - I am looking to get one but may want to use it with Linux and there are drivers/software for only some of them. Thanks J.