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Are You Google Translating Spanish to English? (Video) 22 Aug 2013 | 01:36 am
Chances are if you are living or traveling in a Spanish speaking country you will use Google Translate at some point. Google Translate can be a help but it can also mess you up. Google Translate = Emb...
Parque de la Madre, Cuenca Ecuador (New And Improved) 13 Aug 2013 | 04:50 pm
One of the parks that we love to visit in Cuenca Ecuador is Parque De La Madre. It was nice when we arrived in 2009 and it’s even better now. Parque De La Madre just went through an extensive renovati...
Ecuador Real Estate: Legal Issues (Video) 1 Aug 2013 | 04:24 pm
Many expats moving to Ecuador use property purchase for the basis for their residency visas. As with most things, there are some specifics to keep in mind. The rules and nuances of real estate in Ec...
Higos con Queso (Figs with Cheese): Ecuadorian Dessert 25 Jul 2013 | 06:55 pm
A few months ago I discovered a new dessert in Cuenca: Higos con queso. Despite having lived here for four years, I tried this sweet dessert for the first time just a few months ago. Since then, I’ve...
Hacienda Uzhupud: A Cultural Ecuador Experience (Video) 17 Jul 2013 | 02:18 am
Earlier this month we were invited to stay at Hacienda Uzhupud in Paute. Our family stayed for two nights and three days. Check out the trip from Cuenca to Paute. Fresh Air and Beautiful Surrounding...
Fast and Easy Spanish For Busy Expats 9 Jul 2013 | 06:58 am
Many people that move abroad are retired and don’t need to work. This works out well when it comes to language learning because they have more time on their hands than people that need to work and ta...
Cafe Austria: Gringo Hangouts in Cuenca 2 Jul 2013 | 05:06 pm
There are a number of cafes and restaurants around Cuenca known as gringo hangouts, even though many locals enjoy eating there as well. This is one in a series of “gringo hangouts” that we will be cov...
Ecuador Expat Profile – Mark Cowtan, Capaes (Salinas Peninsula) 25 Jun 2013 | 08:34 pm
This is part of our Expat Profile Series. Do you have a story? Share your Story here. We have one section for Expats and another for Travelers. Ecuador Expat Profile – Cowtan Family, Capaes Ecuador ...
4 Benefits of Ecuador’s Residency Visa (Video) 18 Jun 2013 | 09:32 pm
With six types of residency visas in Ecuador, there are no shortages of options. You can get a visa based on investment, your degree or your pension, among other options. But what are the benefits of...
Driving in Ecuador: Get Your License Fast 12 Jun 2013 | 08:39 pm
So Dena has her Ecuadorian drivers license. And she didn’t have to take a week long course, like I did to get my Ecuadorian license. More than a year ago, we heard about a new program by the ANT (Ag...
