But my writing life is safe. Truth is, Ecuador is famous for clouds--friendly clouds I might add, not...
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Life at Latitude Zero: Ridiculously Beautiful
Life at Latitude Zero: Ridiculously Beautiful: Some days in Ecuador are ridiculously beautiful--way over the top. Not every day. And thankfully so. Otherwise I would never get any writing done--or cooking or cleaning or cat grooming. In fact, if every day were like the one in these photos, I would simply be swallowed up by the beauty, never to be heard from again.
But my writing life is safe. Truth is, Ecuador is famous for clouds--friendly clouds I might add, not...
But my writing life is safe. Truth is, Ecuador is famous for clouds--friendly clouds I might add, not...
Friday, October 18, 2013
Triangle of Life: Earthquake Tips - Where to Go During an Earthquake
Might
I Add: As a pre-statement, before you read this post, I want you to
know that this article was written by someone else. I am not advocating
that it is the only way to avoid danger during an earthquake, but I
certainly think it is important to be aware of all possible actions to
take to keep yourself safe. Keep your Intuitive Abilities sharp, so you
can use them when in a dangerous situation. Please read an expanded
version of this thought here:
New Post — Triangle of Life, Earthquakes, and Your Intuition
Save your life with “The Triangle of Life”
If you live in an area that does not normally have earthquakes, then you should read this whole article and share it with your children, friends and family.
“Triangle of Life”: Simply by looking at the following self-explanatory photos, you can learn more than in a thousand words about how to protect yourself during a major earthquake. In light of the earthquake in New Zealand and Japan, we should be aware of the escape route when earthquake happens.
Where to Go During an Earthquake.... read more: http://thegobetween.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/triangle-of-life-earthquake-tips/
New Post — Triangle of Life, Earthquakes, and Your Intuition
In light of the earthquake in New Zealand and Japan, we should be aware of the escape route when earthquake happens.
If you live in an area that does not normally have earthquakes, then you should read this whole article and share it with your children, friends and family.
“Triangle of Life”: Simply by looking at the following self-explanatory photos, you can learn more than in a thousand words about how to protect yourself during a major earthquake. In light of the earthquake in New Zealand and Japan, we should be aware of the escape route when earthquake happens.
Where to Go During an Earthquake.... read more: http://thegobetween.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/triangle-of-life-earthquake-tips/
Fitch Upgrades Ecuador to 'B'; Outlook Stable Fri, Oct 18, 2013
Press Release: Fitch Ratings – 7 hours agoFitch Ratings has upgraded Ecuador's long-term foreign Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) to 'B' from 'B-'. The Rating Outlook has been revised to Stable from Positive. Fitch has affirmed the country's short-term foreign currency IDR at 'B'. Fitch has also upgraded the Country Ceiling to 'B' from 'B-'.
KEY RATING DRIVERS
Ecuador's upgrade reflects the country's continued healthy growth
performance, monetary and financial stability underpinned by
dollarization and a steady easing of external and fiscal financing risks
as a result of still favorable international oil prices, improved
prospects in the oil sector and continued availability of bilateral
financing from China and multilaterals.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
20 Things I Learned From Traveling Around the World
#2) Most places are as safe (or safer) than home.
....In over 365 days on the road, staying mostly in dormitory-style hostels and traveling through several countries considered 'high-risk,' the only incident I had was an iPhone stolen out of my pocket on the metro in Medellin, Colombia. I didn't even notice and deserved it for waiving the damn thing around in the wrong part of town. Most people think that in a place like Colombia you'll still get kidnapped or knocked off by a motorcycle assassin, but that's not true. According to the locals I talked to (who grew up there), things have been safer there for at least 10 years.Caveat: This doesn't give you a license to be stupid, and some places really warrant respect. Guatemala and Honduras, where there are major drug wars going on (and the Peace Corps recently pulled all of their volunteers), or Quito, Ecuador, where everyone I talked to had been robbed, are reasonably dangerous (I had no trouble in any of them).
In reality, based on the sort of mindless binge-drinking that happens in most travel hot spots, you'd expect travelers to get knocked off a lot more often. But if you pay attention and don't do anything stupid, you'll be fine...read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/clayton-b-cornell/traveling-around-the-world_b_4065797.html
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Retire in Ecuador and Survive Like a Champ
Can You Retire in Ecuador and Survive?
Retire in Ecuador….
Easy enough.
Sell everything, get on a plane, get your visa, rent an apartment, go get some food, find a nice park to sit in, live happily ever after….
Boy, that is just what I’m looking for.
So what the hell happened?
How did something so simple become such a challenge.
And I’m not even living in Ecuador yet!
It has been a while since I have written anything.
A lot has happened in the last three months.
Don’t make me come over there…
A couple of endorsements before I go.
Casa Ordonez
Stay at Casa Ordonez when you are traveling to Cuenca. Tell Alberto that Ecuadorgeorge sent you and he might give you a little discount.
Mio Tours
Use Mio Tours, they are a great value and a great tour company.
Are you going to retire in Ecuador? My friend Nicholas Crowder has a great book that is a must read. Pick it up here.I do not get kick backs or money for these recommendations, I like these people because they gave me great service.
Oh ya, I will talk about my diet pills and how crazy they made me in my next blog. Just another funny story…
Thank you to everyone who wrote me to see if I was alright. I can not believe all the nice notes I received.
Have a great week everyone. Hope to post more often from now on.
Don’t forget to say hi in the comments and you should subscribe now.
You know you want to. This could be that first small thing you do to make life a little better.
..read more: http://www.ecuadorgeorge.com/retire-in-ecuador-2/#.UlvE1birQ-V.facebook
Internationalize to Escape Obamacare?
Patty Grimm at Grimms' Travel Tales - 1 hour ago-
Hello Dear Readers,
I have never gotten political on this blog and don't intend to. Everyone
has a right to their own viewpoint and to express that viewpoint without
being attacked. So I'm not wanting to debate anything. But what I have
intended to do on this blog is to give valuable information to those folks
who are following the path that we have already traveled on.
My husband and I are both fortunate enough to have health care coverage
that pays worldwide (Tricare) since Mike is a retiree from the U. S. Air
Force.
We will be OK with our health care coverage regardless of where we live in the world.
So, the point of this blog is to alert you to the fact that if you don't have health care coverage that is good in the U. S., and you think that since you live abroad you won't be penalized by the I.R.S., then you may be mistaken. This is the catch: You must live outside of the U. S. for 330 days in any calendar year to be exempt from the individual mandate requirements. If you visit the U. S. for more than 35 days in a calendar year, and don't have any health care coverage (i.e., private insurance, Medicare, VA, Tricare, employer-provided coverage, etc.), then you will be fined by the IRS when you file your tax return.
Here is the link that I am getting this information from:
http://www.internationalman.com/78-global-perspectives/1023-internationalize-to-escape-obamacare?acm=8030_184
This is all very confusing if you haven't been paying attention. I know a lot of people travel back and forth between the U. S. and their home abroad, but this might change things for you. Questions to ask yourself:
1. How important is it for me to be in the U. S. each year?
2. How many days will I be in the U. S. each year?
3. Will I buy health care coverage that is good in the U.S., even though I live abroad?
4. Will I pay the fine that is imposed by the I.R.S. when filing my taxes because I did not buy health care coverage that is good in the U.S. which I should have done if I plan on being in the States for more than 35 days in a calendar year?
Just wanted to alert you to what's on the horizon. Good luck with your choices. http://grimmstraveltales.blogspot.com/2013/10/internationalize-to-escape-obamacare.html
So, the point of this blog is to alert you to the fact that if you don't have health care coverage that is good in the U. S., and you think that since you live abroad you won't be penalized by the I.R.S., then you may be mistaken. This is the catch: You must live outside of the U. S. for 330 days in any calendar year to be exempt from the individual mandate requirements. If you visit the U. S. for more than 35 days in a calendar year, and don't have any health care coverage (i.e., private insurance, Medicare, VA, Tricare, employer-provided coverage, etc.), then you will be fined by the IRS when you file your tax return.
Here is the link that I am getting this information from:
http://www.internationalman.com/78-global-perspectives/1023-internationalize-to-escape-obamacare?acm=8030_184
This is all very confusing if you haven't been paying attention. I know a lot of people travel back and forth between the U. S. and their home abroad, but this might change things for you. Questions to ask yourself:
1. How important is it for me to be in the U. S. each year?
2. How many days will I be in the U. S. each year?
3. Will I buy health care coverage that is good in the U.S., even though I live abroad?
4. Will I pay the fine that is imposed by the I.R.S. when filing my taxes because I did not buy health care coverage that is good in the U.S. which I should have done if I plan on being in the States for more than 35 days in a calendar year?
Just wanted to alert you to what's on the horizon. Good luck with your choices. http://grimmstraveltales.blogspot.com/2013/10/internationalize-to-escape-obamacare.html
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