bkiser
American looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Crucita, Manab铆
Speaks English, working on Spanish
Registration: 28 October 2018
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, everyone.I am recently retired and living in Kentucky right now. I desperately need a change in life, and am looking into Mexico. I studied Ecuador for a long time, but there are a couple of negatives that made me think Mexico might be a ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
Nah, I'm not looking to duplicate my life in the US. If that's what I wanted, I'd stay here. :) I do think that occasionally I might want to receive a package or mail one. We have gotten to where we mail order almost everything these ... Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador? by bkiser
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there.
Hey! No freaking way! I watch you guys on YouTube! Hello there. lol Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
To be honest, that really concerns me for the welfare of the country. How can a country successfully operate without a post office? There has to be a reliable way to send mail from person to person, and it seems to me that is a basic function of ... Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador? by bkiser
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there.
Man, I am so excited. This is going to make my exploratory trip so much easier. Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador? by bkiser
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there.
Thank you! That is good to know. I'm crossing my fingers it works pretty well through most of the country. I just had no idea if it worked there at all, to be honest. Read More
Does Google Maps work in Ecuador?
It just hit me... this is a tool I use for all my traveling, but have never used it outside the US. It's going to be incredibly useful if it works there. Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
This is super interesting. It looks to me as if the address is a little fluid from place to place, especially if you possibly include landmarks in the address. It explains why real estate agents online have never been able to give me a street ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
I don't want to get personal, but I am curious... what do you put down as a delivery address? You can change up the house number or street name or anything, but I'd love just to see an Ecuador delivery address. I am hearing a lot of ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
I know there's one in Quito. Are there other offices in Ecuador? Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
I just created a business account with FedEx. They said I get 45% off shipping to Ecuador. I wonder how the heck you even give a shipping address? Or maybe you just use your PO box? Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
lebowski888, no, you didn't! Where in Kentucky?? I'd be very interested in getting her contact info, if you wouldn't mind. Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account? by bkiser
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ...
Any chance one of those big banks might have an English-speaking person to assist me in Guayaquil? I'll be honest, I'm getting pretty scared to death thinking of the possible language problems I'm going to have just arriving there. I ... Read More
Best bank for checking/saving account?
Hello, all. I am planning my first trip, and would like to go ahead and start an account with a bank. Would prefer to use a bank that has available ATMs in different locations, if possible, as I plan to do some traveling in country. Also, I ... Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
Heck yeah, I am with you on that. I guess it's really like I've been telling my wife, you make some trade offs, but overall you get more than you give. Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
That's hopeful. But doesn't customs search your suitcase? Read More
How do addresses work? by bkiser
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ...
Wow! Now that is something I will definitely miss. Other than the language barrier, until now I hadn't found anything that is a serious negative. This is pretty serious. If I order a 40 pound package, the $10/pound makes it too expensive to ... Read More
How do addresses work?
So I've noticed addresses just aren't shown on real estate listings and I've heard people just don't get mail at their homes. I've also heard expats talk about having a post office box in order to receive mail. I guess I have ... Read More
Best way for a foreigner to travel? by bkiser
Hello, everyone. I am visiting in December for a couple of weeks. Would like to travel along the coast, from Posorja up to Crucita, maybe even farther north if I have time. What would be the best way to get around?
Ohhh, I dunno. You get an honest cop and bribery can be a serious problem, I bet. Read More
Best way for a foreigner to travel? by bkiser
Hello, everyone. I am visiting in December for a couple of weeks. Would like to travel along the coast, from Posorja up to Crucita, maybe even farther north if I have time. What would be the best way to get around?
Thanks, guys! I was seriously thinking about renting a car, but had three worries. I think you implicitly resolved one of them: I was afraid I couldn't drive with my USA license. I was also worried about the cost, and driving on roads that I ... Read More
Best way for a foreigner to travel?
Hello, everyone. I am visiting in December for a couple of weeks. Would like to travel along the coast, from Posorja up to Crucita, maybe even farther north if I have time. What would be the best way to get around? Read More
Anyone near Posorja? by bkiser
I am wondering what the town is like. Anyone got pictures or links to show it off? There is a fairly new housing development called [url=https://www.millavilsa.com/]Millavilsa[/url] that I would like to know more about.
Yes, that's the right place, where the deep water port is. I am working on my Spanish. I still have some time to learn. :) I have read there is a lot of unemployment there, but Varadero Beach is also there for some relaxing. Read More
Anyone near Posorja? by bkiser
I am wondering what the town is like. Anyone got pictures or links to show it off? There is a fairly new housing development called [url=https://www.millavilsa.com/]Millavilsa[/url] that I would like to know more about.
Yeah, that about jives with what I have read. Very little information is out there. Read More
Anyone near Posorja?
I am wondering what the town is like. Anyone got pictures or links to show it off? There is a fairly new housing development called Millavilsa that I would like to know more about. Read More
Hello from Kentucky, USA! by bkiser
Hello, everyone! I have been a member for probably close to 3 years, but I still feel like a new member, as I don't think I have ever posted before! I have been following Ecuador from afar, in as much detail as possible, over the last 8 or 10 ...
Hey cccmedia, thanks for the reply! I definitely will not be buying immediately. Living a year there is my plan. I can't help but get excited thinking about moving, though. I really cannot afford my dream here in the USA. My wife and I are ... Read More
Hello from Kentucky, USA!
Hello, everyone! I have been a member for probably close to 3 years, but I still feel like a new member, as I don't think I have ever posted before! I have been following Ecuador from afar, in as much detail as possible, over the last 8 or 10 ... Read More