Jon Michael
@TNVOL1999
American looking for information about Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in johnson city
Speaks English...Will need Spanish classes
Registration: 20 December 2012
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 ...
Propane (/藞pro蕣pe瑟n/) is a three-carbon alkane with the molecular formula C3H8, normally a gas, but compressible to a transportable liquid. A by-product of natural gas processing and petroleum refining, it is commonly used as a fuel ... Read More
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 ...
To inform the people correct, propane in Ecuador is the same as propane, it's a by product of refining of crude oil in any oil producing country,,,many many years it was burned off until the advent of propane grills and such,,,also the refinement of ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮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 your ...
I live an hour away in outside Johnson city TN off I-26 I spent a few days in Montanita also last summer,,,really want to go back and stay longer,,,lovely area Read More
Beach Project Crucita, Manabi, Ecuador by Roberto Rosado
I am a retired Boston Poice Officer. I have been living in Portoviejo, Manabi, Ecuador for 15 years. During those 15 years I have built several rental properties and I now live off the rents. My next project is a beach house. I have built two houses ...
I hope your builder understands that from the septic tank one has to run field lines,,,the solids settle into the bottom of the tank where a bacteria community grows and flourishes eating the solids converting to liquids that run from a hole near ... Read More
Life in the Andes -- Running by BobH
Because of the rotten weather in Chicago, I couldn't run the last week I was there. I've been here two weeks and hadn't found a place, but finally I found a small park nearby. I don't know if it was due to the three week layoff or because it was ...
Dude there very little oxygen at 9300' at 10,000' your required to be on oxygen if your flying a plane...will take you awhile to build up more red blood cells to carry more o2 Read More
New to Anaco Any Advice? by Onward Rambler
Hello everyone. I just moved to Anaco for work. I didn't know anyone when I first moved here and my Spanish is lacking significantly so it has been slow settling in. Does anyone have any general advice, tips or tricks for new comers that you would ...
Even better I love Empanadas...chicken beef pork with garlic sauce more the MMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMM Good Read More
Bringing in electronics by BobH
I have read that Ecuador limits how much electronics can be brought into the country. For example, Bryan at GringosAbroad [url=http://www.gringosabroad.com/what-can-i-bring-to-ecuador/]quotes this[/url] from Ecuadorian customs ...
I'm going to throw in my 3-cents worth, I'm currently in Ecuador for a visit, been here a week got a couple more days... When I flew in the declaration paper the airline gives u to fill out states you are allowed one new one used phone tablet ... 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.
Do the buses have overhead storage for a suitcase ? Read More
retirement visa for Ecuador by johnhlong
I am thinking of retiring to Ecuador. Would it be possible to first visit the country on a visitor's visa and then to apply for a resident (retiree) visa once there? I would be applying using my Social Security income to qualify for the 10-I ...
Charlie tell us about the weather,,,average hi n low. Is the humidity high....keep hearing people talking dry like Arizona ,,,but with higher humidity kind of contradiction on words 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.
Why is it not recommended to store luggage in the belly of the bus? What can u carry aboard the bus? Read More
Macas expats by dmcmillen
Can anyone direct me to an expat forum/blog or an expat connection in Macas. Thanks - David
Yes that is definitely true dude,,,been searching myself Read More
Living without a car.
Open this link in Google Chrome and it will translate the pages in English...covers most of Ecuador for sale rent etc http://www.olx.com.ec/ Read More
What happens to your residency status if you are on an investors Visa by tazyd
and your money was in the Credit Union that just shuttered? I saw a little about that and have heard that people have lost a lot of money. Was curious if the residency visa will be revoked if the money is gone? I am moving to Ecuador end of next ...
download Google Chrome and open the website in that browsers it will translate it for you to english Read More
I'm surprised there's not a single topic on dating in Ecuador by Garick
Hi, there. Do you guys date Ecuadorians? Any tips or suggestions? Any fun stories to tell? I'm visiting soon on a mission to explore Ecuador as my semi retirement destination. So, naturally, I'm quite curious about your dating experience there. ...
Yes exactly get back to the point of this blog plz Read More
Find more about ecuador
LOL caps make it easier for some of us older ladies n gentlemen who's eyes r not as sharp as they once were...and no we're not yelling either when we do type n caps...LOL hope everyone is well n good Michael Read More
Calling an Ecuadorian cellular phone from USA? by jm141302
Hi. I want to give someone who is in the USA the cell phone number of an Ecuadorian climbing guide. I know the guide's number, but I think if I gave the person in the USA the 09*** number which I use in country, it won't work. How would ...
magic Jack says only able to call north America US n Canada how do u get it to work n Ecuador? Read More
Very Early flight out of Quito by genman32
My wife and I will be ending our first trip to Ecuador in San Clemente. We have reservations to fly out of Quito back to the US at 6:15 AM. on Aug 31st. We had planned to fly from Manta to Quito the day before. Since the new airport in Quito ...
much like in Caracas...and if your not there 2 hours early your turned away and have to make other flight arrangements...I was 5 mins late once and and to wait till the next day no exceptions... I would be arriving at Quito at like 10pm at ... Read More
Very Early flight out of Quito by genman32
My wife and I will be ending our first trip to Ecuador in San Clemente. We have reservations to fly out of Quito back to the US at 6:15 AM. on Aug 31st. We had planned to fly from Manta to Quito the day before. Since the new airport in Quito ...
how much time should one allow to get thru check in n customs? In Venezuela you have to be there no later than 2 hours before departure Read More
Newbie looking for advice & recommendations by dudlyjake
Hi, Am new to the forum and am looking forward to other members helping me out in my quest to get to know Ecuador. Planning a trip Sept to tour around and get a feel for the country. Retiring soon and am interested in what Ecuador has to ...
could u enlighten us as to the temperature..average high n low is there a constant breeze? seems like a lovely place Read More
Living on the coast by alturner29
I am seriously considering moving to Ecuador from the West Coast of Canada. I would want to live near the ocean but not isolated Any suggestions? thanks Al
how is it in Montanita ? Read More
Living on the coast by alturner29
I am seriously considering moving to Ecuador from the West Coast of Canada. I would want to live near the ocean but not isolated Any suggestions? thanks Al
so u finally made the move from Canada to Ecuador? How hard is it to get from the new airport to Quito arriving at like 9 or 10 at night? Read More
Single Woman looking to "retire" by carolinesqueaky
I am a single woman (not yet 40) looking to check out South and Central America, with the possibility of staying long-term. I'm currently researching Panama, Ecuador and Nicaragua... but am having a difficult time in trying to determine which! I'm ...
What are the Pros n Cons u have experienced Read More
Accidentally moving to Ecuador by ecokirby
I came to Ecuador 7 years ago on a two-month vacation having just finished my doctoral studies in New York. My plan was to visit Ecuador Peru and Bolivia in those 2 months. But here I am 7 years later with roots in Quito and Cuenca. One day as I ...
now finally something that has substance...the u very much, that's exactly what I like to hear..I'm hoping I can do something to improve my quality of life n someone's life there.. got a trip planning task to complete before summer gets here to ... Read More
Living on the coast by alturner29
I am seriously considering moving to Ecuador from the West Coast of Canada. I would want to live near the ocean but not isolated Any suggestions? thanks Al
Now that is Grrreat you have your parents here with you so you can make sure they are taken care of...that is the only think that is holding me back from leaving the old USA to a better place where old values of family & friends are still considered ... Read More
Living on the coast by alturner29
I am seriously considering moving to Ecuador from the West Coast of Canada. I would want to live near the ocean but not isolated Any suggestions? thanks Al
Hello ur blog was great,,,I'm hoping to go for my 1st visit before summer begins here in Tennessee...I love the idea of living on the beach,,,had made plans years ago to move to margarita island off the coast of Venezuela, was cheap n even I could ... Read More
Cost of Living
Can someone help me and give me a estimate on the cost of living for a single male for a single male who is normal average in his living style 2 bedroom 2 bath Would love to talk to someone about moving to Ecuador Read More
life in Ecuador by Domenick11
Hi, if you have any specific questions let me know, I work in Murali Hostal in Guayaquil, id be glad to sit down with you and give you an Americans point of view to life in Ecuador if you stop by, Dom
I would like to know if the crime rate is as bad as one reads about, I know there is crime everywhere...How safe is it? Read More