A few months ago I discovered a new dessert in Cuenca: Higos con queso. Despite having lived here for four years, I tried this sweet dessert for the first time just a few months ago. Since then, I’ve had it many times. The recipe is pretty simple. In this post, you’ll learn about higos in Ecuador – …
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Stable internet is always a concern. While the internet would go out once in a while in Canada, it was rare and for short periods of time. Living in Ecuador means that internet isn’t as stable as we were used to. In the past few years, we’ve had the internet cut for days at a …
So Dena has her Ecuadorian drivers license. And she didn’t have to take a week long course, like I did to get my Ecuadorian license (detailed in the second half of this post). Guide to Getting an Ecuadorian Drivers License More than a year ago, we heard about a new program by the ANT (Agencia …
Learn about expat taxes for Americans and Canadians living abroad. Post is by 2 tax professionals, a CPA and an MBA in International Taxation. Plus, we share our experience while living abroad. US Taxes For Expats: 3 Things to Know Before Retiring Abroad Planning your retirement abroad? Here’s what you need to know about US …
As we planned our move to Ecuador we bought a lot of books. Not just books to learn Spanish or books about becoming expats. Once we decided on Ecuador, we were hungry for information about what was actually there (here). Thinking about Ecuador retirement? Check out the list of the top books about retirement in Ecuador at …
We knew before we moved to Ecuador that we were gringos. And we have been called gringos frequently – by store clerks, friends, and even strangers on the street. I’ve gotten so used to it that I describe myself on the phone as “el Gringo” because it’s the easiest way to describe who I am. …
Thinking about a move abroad? In this post, you’ll learn about the best books about moving abroad. When we relocated for the first time, the set of expat books we purchased helped us make a smooth transition. 17 Best Expat Books About Moving Abroad As we began planning our move abroad, we didn’t have much …
In this post, you’ll learn how we became location independent. And how to make money while traveling and living abroad. I’ll cover the specific ways we make money while traveling and living abroad, including blogging, web design, and photography. How to Make Money While Traveling Last week, a reader wanted to know how we …
Do you drink the water in South America? The topic of safe water is a hot one. Frequently new expats will confidently state: “We always drink the tap water and we’ve never gotten sick … since we arrived 3 months ago!” How to Drink The Tap Water in Cuenca Well, that’s good news. It’s good …
Its a noble idea. Avoid taking taxis and buses and buy your own vehicle. If you had a vehicle back home – why not buy a car here too?
The price of gas is super low (USD$1.48/gallon) and it isn’t that hard to buy a vehicle here. Of course, many expats swear off driving after they arrive. Usually for one of two reasons: