Thursday, June 25, 2015

Ecuador – Top Five Expat Blogs- Thursday June 25, 2015

Ecuador – Top Five Expat Blogs

Posted on Thursday June 25, 2015 (12:28:02) 

1.. Paul Acee's Ecuador http://paulacee.com/
An expat in Ecuador since October 2014, Paul's blog is a repository of useful information for anyone who is thinking of either moving to Ecuador or simply paying the country a visit....


2.. Latitude Ecuador http://www.latitudecuador.com/blog/
If you're undecided about whether Ecuador is the right place for you, Latitude Ecuador will probably persuade you that it is. The images throughout the blog are beautiful, illustrating some of the most appealing points about living there,...


3... Ecuador Bound http://ecuador-bound.blogspot.co.uk/
Stuart and Donna describe themselves as 'full-time RVers' and blog about their retirement in Ecuador. Currently situated in Cuenca, they cover the usual tips and tricks for the local area, with fun stories about their own experiences. Of particular interest to the new expat, however, will be the menus along the top, which discuss such diverse topics as how to make a monthly budget, what to bring with you to a new country, a guide to crime in Ecuador, and an overview of the country's visa requirements...


4..  Discover Cuenca Ecuador http://www.discovercuencaecuador.com/
Another couple living in Cuenca, Frank and Angie have some great tips for expats who are moving with their children, including an overview of how their family of five manages to live on less than $1000 per month. There are videos throughout the site which are a great way of getting to know both the landscape of the country and the people behind the blog. Take a look at the '43 Things We Have Observed About Cuenca's People' post for a glimpse into Ecuadorian culture....


5..  Ecuador George
http://www.ecuadorgeorge.com/

Providing a great overview of Ecuadorian culture and life as an expat in general, George's blog talks about what it's like to move from the US to Ecuador, how it feels to retire in a new country, and what you should do if you're visiting for a few days. The 'Before the Big Move' section provides useful tips about preparing yourself for a move abroad, and there's also a useful list of necessary Spanish vocabulary for anyone who doesn't speak the language.

Those are our recommended expat blogs for today. Do you write about being an expat? Let us know in the comments! http://www.expatfocus.com/c/aid=2073/articles/ecuador/ecuador---top-five-expat-blogs/

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Howard's Blog: Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru

Saturday, June 6, 2015


Cusco and Machu Picchu, Peru


Our friends Scott and Travis, from Atlanta, invited us to join them on a
trip to Peru.  Specifically, Cusco and Machu Picchu.  We immediately
said yes and the planning began five months ago.  Two weeks ago we met
them in Quito and we spent three days enjoying the city.  One of Mike
and my favorite things to do in Quito is to climb up to one of the
spires atop the Basilica.  Scott and Travis, being the brave souls they
are, joined us on the climb.