About Bryan Haines
Learn more about Storyteller Travel. And meet the team.
Hey, I’m Bryan.
And I like to travel. And blog. I’m also a bit of photography geek. Check out some of my recent posts.
Here’s what I’ve been up to:
Along with Dena, I’m pretty busy on a number of projects. You can catch up with me in a few places.
Storyteller Media: Our content marketing agency- Storyteller Tech: Our action camera blog for content creators.
- GudGear: Prepare for your next adventure
Find me on LinkedIn
In 2009, we moved from Canada to Ecuador. Learn more about our Ecuador adventures and why we decided to move to Cuenca (sort of our backstory).
In April 2015, we moved back to Canada. Here’s why.
Where I’ve Been Featured / Published
- National Geographic: Published detailed profile of Cuenca, Ecuador.
- Reuters: Interviewed for piece about moving abroad, by Quito-based journalist.
- HGTV / House Hunters International: Our family was part of an episode based in Cuenca, Ecuador.
- Acadia University: Entrepreneurship Speaker
- About.com: Online Business Journalist for 4 years. Covered content marketing, ecommerce, hosting.
More about Bryan Haines.
Expat 12 years in Central Mexico considering a move to Ecuador.my language skills aren’t. Being a programmer my brain is wired for logic. Language, all, are far from logical. What is the climate like. I am near Lake Chapala and it is nice at a tad over 1,500 mtrs asl. Born on Long Island, 9 yrs in USN, 9 years in Fl. The beach holds no mystique for me. I am 81yo in excellent health (not counting a bum right knee). What can I expect in Ecuador. I have a very loose connection with Quito through HCJB which ha(d,s) a radio transmitter and built a Hospital many years ago. I live on SSI of over $2,000/mnthly.
Hey Brian
Curious. A person born in Ecuador who moves to the US and becomes a US citizen has the exact same rights as those of us born here. Is it the same for an American who moves to Ecuador? Once they gain citizenship they have the exact same rights as those born there?
Thanks Kurt
Hi Bryan,
Wife and I are headed for Galapagos with G-adventures. The tour starts in Quito and then flies to Baltra. After the cruise the group flies back to Quito (via Guayaquil). We would rather catch a flight back home from Guayquil and avoid going for another night in Quito. I booked an early flight from Baltra to Guayquil but my problem is the group bus will not get us to Baltra airport in time for the flight to Guayquil. We dock at Muelle de Pasajeros the night before the flight and I am sure we can get off the boat early to get to Baltra airport, but it doesn’t look like there is a taxi service to get us to airport. Can we walk from Muelle de Pasajeros to the airport? Do you foresee any other problems we may encounter?
Hi Brian…I am currently living in Vilcabamba but plan on moving to Manabi. I love the water and it is not tooo hot. Ever been there?
“Keds” is Papiamento for “sneakers” (shopping phrase #7)? Did they pick up the American brand “Keds” (originally “Peds”) and adopt it for all similar footware?
I’m unsure of the origins. Keds (shoe company) was founded in 1916. Ped is from the Latin word for feet.
Brian – We are planning a trip to Ecuador the focal point of which will be various garden tours. The penultimate venue on my wife’s garden tour list is the pakakuna gardens. I am confused by the online material I’m finding which describes pakakuna as a housing development within the country’s largest botanical garden. Does Klaus Egger own the entire botanical garden, or just the housing development within? Since much of the online material I’ve read is 5 years old, what is the current status of the housing development and the environmental impact of villas, restaurants, golf courses and a planned medical center on the surrounding botanical garden? Can anyone gain access for guided, or unguided, tours to the entire botanical garden? If so, what is the cost and contact info for such?
Regards,
Doug
It’s a good question. I haven’t spoken with anyone there for a number of years. I’ve only heard of Pakakuna as a development. Their Facebook page hasn’t been updated since August 31 (2021).
Sorry I can’t help with this.