Planning your retirement in Ecuador? Here’s what you need to know about US taxes for expats in Ecuador. This is a guest post by Ines Zemelman with Taxes for Expats. Full bio. US Taxes For Expats: What You Need to Consider You’ve done the hard part – spent the last 30 years of your life [...]

What are the big Ecuador holidays? In this post, you’ll learn about the largest public holidays in Ecuador. As you plan your trip to Ecuador, you’ll probably want to plan around these holidays. Like in every country, public transport can fill to capacity (and then some) during these peak periods. Sometimes it can be impossible [...]

This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Do you live in Ecuador? Share your Story here.   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) Connect with David and Robin Zinck Website: NaturalVistas.com and IWantToBeOutdoors.com Facebook pages: NaturalVistas and WantToBeOutdoors Video [...]

Are you planning a trip to Ecuador? Then you need to know these 9 awesome Ecuador fruits. While there are more – these are the must-try fruits (and not surprisingly, my favorites). Enjoy! Ecuador has all kinds of unique food, from soups and meat dishes to amazing fruits and desserts. Here, you’ll learn about some of [...]

This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Do you live in Ecuador? Share your Story here.  Editors note: In addition to sharing detailed insight into their life in Ecuador, Andra shares the details of their top-rated cafe, La Cosecha – and their campaign launched today (July 1, 2017) to put the business in the hands of their employees. [...]

Planning a trip to Ecuador? Here are 7 things to do in Quito on a quick weekend trip. This is a guest post by Karissa Jobman of BucketPass. See full bio at end of post. When I arrived in Quito six years ago for the first time, I didn’t know what to expect. After all, [...]

This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Do you live in Ecuador? Share your Story here. In this interview, American Cassie McClellan talks about living in Otavalo as an expat. Cassie McClellan Talks About Living in Otavalo The Expat: Cassie McClellan Connect with Cassie: on her Facebook cooking page Where are your currently living? We are live in [...]

Where is Quito Ecuador located? In this post, you’ll learn the altitude, longitude and latitude of Quito Ecuador, along with some other helpful location based facts. Read more about living in Ecuador. Because of its location high in Ecuador’s Andes Mountains, travelers frequently ask about Quito’s altitude, longitude, and latitude. First, let’s talk about the latitude [...]

This is a guest post 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 webpage and follow them on Facebook. Semilla Verde Boutique Hotel in the Galapagos Two years ago, I had the great privilege to travel to Galapagos, [...]