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18 Interesting Facts About Quito Ecuador (Natural, Cultural, Political)
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18 Interesting Facts About Quito Ecuador (Natural, Cultural, Political)

Looking for Quito Ecuador facts? In this post, you’ll learn 18 interesting facts about Quito Ecuador. We’re going to learn about volcanoes, location, sister cities, airports, seasons, altitude sickness, and a lot more! Read more about the top things to do in Quito Ecuador. 18 Interesting Quito Ecuador Facts Quito Ecuador is a very popular tourist…

We’re Leaving Ecuador After 1.5 Years: Here’s Why (Dave and Robin Zinck)
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We’re Leaving Ecuador After 1.5 Years: Here’s Why (Dave and Robin Zinck)

This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Update: Since submitting this article, David and Robin have left Ecuador and are now back in Canada. We’re Leaving Ecuador After 1.5 Years (Here’s Why) David and Robin Zinck Video of Vilcabamba, Ecuador Where are you currently living? We are Robin and Dave Zinck, a semi-retired couple originally…

46 Weird and Interesting Ecuador Facts (That You Might Not Know)
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46 Weird and Interesting Ecuador Facts (That You Might Not Know)

Although tiny, Ecuador is a very diverse country. In this post, I’ll share 46 unusual and interesting facts about Ecuador. They include wildlife, culture, political, nature, and more. Here you can learn some things great facts about Ecuador that you probably didn’t already know. If you have any to add, I’d love to hear them…

What’s it Like to Live in Cuenca Ecuador? 9 Reasons We Chose Cuenca
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What’s it Like to Live in Cuenca Ecuador? 9 Reasons We Chose Cuenca

What’s it like to live in Cuenca Ecuador? That question could have many answers. The response could differ greatly depending on who you ask, where they are from, and what mood they are in at the time. What’s it Like to Live in Cuenca Ecuador? We all carry certain perceptions and habits that could influence the…

Living in Ecuador: All About Life in Ecuador (Cuenca, Salinas, Quito, Loja, etc)

Living in Ecuador: All About Life in Ecuador (Cuenca, Salinas, Quito, Loja, etc)

Are you thinking about living in Ecuador? Does it have what you need? And what part of Ecuador will you live in? In this huge guide to our very best Ecuador expat content, you’ll learn what it’s like to live in Ecuador, the best areas to live in, and how to get settled into your…

29 Best Books About Ecuador: Travel, Expat, Maps, History
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29 Best Books About Ecuador: Travel, Expat, Maps, History

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…

17 Best Expat Books About Moving Abroad (Family, Retire, Work Abroad, Travel Blogging…)

17 Best Expat Books About Moving Abroad (Family, Retire, Work Abroad, Travel Blogging…)

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…

So You Want to Drive in Ecuador? What You Need to Know
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So You Want to Drive in Ecuador? What You Need to Know

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:

We’re Moving to Ecuador! Here’s Our Story: Choose a Country, Sell, Move, Settle
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We’re Moving to Ecuador! Here’s Our Story: Choose a Country, Sell, Move, Settle

Our journey started long before we ever set foot on the soil of Ecuador. For about two years we did research and preparation. First we had to decide which country we would be moving to. We moved to Ecuador in July 2009. This is our story. Here are some of the expat books we read…