This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Do you live in Ecuador? Share your Story here.  Website: rangellegal.com Quito, Ecuador. I arrived with my family in 2012, but also lived here for 3 years in the early 2000s as college student at USFQ and a teacher at the American School of Quito. I’m originally [...]

Cuy is a traditional dish - a delicacy - in Ecuador. And yes, cuy are guinea pigs. In this post, I share my experience visiting a cuy farm and eating fresh roasted cuy. I also share my thoughts on adapting to new cultures. Culture. What’s the first thing you think of when you hear that word? Perhaps [...]

Meet Gregory Diehl, a Californian native who, after traveling the world, decided to settle in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. Full bio When I left my home in California at 18, I had no idea what opportunities awaited me out there in the big bad world all around. I just knew I was not content with where I came [...]

You've likely heard of chicha - the chew-and-spit alcoholic drink made in Ecuador's amazon region. Here's what you need to know about Ecuadorian chicha. Image copyright TwoForTheRoad.com In this post, you'll learn about Ecuadorian chicha - but first, here's what's involved in making it. Please remember to keep an open mind. This is an important [...]

So you moved abroad. And then it hits you: "Do I have to pay U.S. taxes as an expat?" In this post, you'll learn about your tax obligations as a U.S. expat. This is a guest post by Olivier Wagner, a Certified Public Accountant, U.S. immigrant and expat. See full bio at end of post. [...]

After months of discussion, rumors and debate, the Human Mobility Act (Ley de Movilidad Humana) was signed into law on January 28, 2017 by President Correa while in Barcelona, Spain. On February 6, 2017 it was published in the Registro Oficial (Official Registry). Update (February 6, 2017): The new law "Ley de Movilidad Humana" was published in [...]

Although tiny, Ecuador is a very diverse country. In this post, I'll share 21 unusual and interesting facts about Ecuador. While there are many common fact about Ecuador, I won’t bore you with those. We all know it’s in South America and that they speak Spanish. Here you can learn some things you probably didn’t [...]

This is guest post about Hamadryade Lodge is by Magali Ipina, a Canadian expat living in Quito, Ecuador. She started her own advertising agency in Quito 3 years ago, Reversal Studio. Check out their site www.reversalstudio.com and follow them on Facebook. Every year, hundreds and hundreds of locals head to the beaches of Ecuador to make the most [...]

So, what do people in Ecuador eat? In this post. you'll learn about 15 typical dishes in Ecuador. There are so many wonderful things about Ecuador - the scenery, the people and the culture. A big part of Ecuadorian culture is their food, passed down for generations. So it begs the question: What do people [...]