shift_happens
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 15 July 2018
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador 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 ...
Shusssss! Don't tell anyone or there goes the neighborhood. LOL I'm sure you do and I can't wait to make this happen. I lived and worked in Bali for a few years but it's ruined with too much resort & hotel expansion and ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador 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 ...
Loved every minute and planning on returning again for a few months this winter. I'm also planning on permenant residency once I can figure out the financials, etc. Can't wait to go back. Read More
90 day visa extention
Thanks for your reply. I was in Cuenca for 2 weeks so does that mean I still have 2.5 months left on that visa? I was there from 12-26 June and plan on returning mid January. If so, when the remaining visa runs out I can get another 90 days? How ... Read More
90 day visa extention
After visiting Cuenca this past summer I have come to the conclusion I MUST return. Rather than put up with the brutal New England winter I plan on returning to Cuenca this next December. I know that the customary entry visa is good for 90 days. ... Read More
Day Trips
Visiting Cuenca in June and heard nice things about Vilcabamba and was wondering if there are day trips by bus there and is it worth seeing. Any other possible 'day trip' suggestions would be most welcome. Thank you. Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca
Thanks for your response. I Googled before I made my post and yes it did reveal a 'possible' place in Cuenca. Like you said, things change so I will have to see after we arrive. Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca
As I plan our vacation to Cuenca in June I would like to ask 'maybe' 2 crazy questions for the forum. 1. My son has won 3 local GoKart driver championships and was wondering if there are any kart rental tracks near Cuenca. Would love to ... Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca by shift_happens
After a few years and reading as much as I could I'm finally visiting Cuenca for 2 weeks 13-26 June with my university student son. As my son is planning his new future in Hospitality management when he graduates I would like to see if Cuenca ...
Thanks for the tip. Flying directly to Cuenca. Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca by shift_happens
After a few years and reading as much as I could I'm finally visiting Cuenca for 2 weeks 13-26 June with my university student son. As my son is planning his new future in Hospitality management when he graduates I would like to see if Cuenca ...
I installed the app and will get started tomorrow. Thanks again. Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca by shift_happens
After a few years and reading as much as I could I'm finally visiting Cuenca for 2 weeks 13-26 June with my university student son. As my son is planning his new future in Hospitality management when he graduates I would like to see if Cuenca ...
Cool. I'm definitely going to give it a try this weekend. Thanks again. Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca by shift_happens
After a few years and reading as much as I could I'm finally visiting Cuenca for 2 weeks 13-26 June with my university student son. As my son is planning his new future in Hospitality management when he graduates I would like to see if Cuenca ...
Thanks a lot for your advise and suggestions. As for learning Spanish I'll give it a try. I don't use a cell anymore so it looks like the app wouldn't work for me but I'll try something else with my laptop. My memory is shot. LOL Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca by shift_happens
After a few years and reading as much as I could I'm finally visiting Cuenca for 2 weeks 13-26 June with my university student son. As my son is planning his new future in Hospitality management when he graduates I would like to see if Cuenca ...
Excellent. I thought my question about $$$ might sound crazy for someone like myself who has traveled to 25 counties but you proved me wrong. Glad I asked. Thanks. Read More
Finally coming to Cuenca
After a few years and reading as much as I could I'm finally visiting Cuenca for 2 weeks 13-26 June with my university student son. As my son is planning his new future in Hospitality management when he graduates I would like to see if Cuenca ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador 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, My name is Vincent and at the moment finally planning on my 1st visit to Cuenca in early August. After researching the possiblities of relocating there for several years it time to make a commitment which is the main purpose of my August ... Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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, my name is Vincent and I am a retired hotel/resort GM that has operated properties from Vermont to Bali. A few years ago I was looking at retiring to Cuenca but things were put on hold to focus 100% on my son attending University. Well, ... Read More