Happily living in our host country of Ecuador for a year and a half, a surprising opportunity requires us to consider go the other way: Repatriation
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Repatriation #2: Pros and Cons of Going Back
Returning to one’s home country requires weighing a lot of issues in favor of and against making that move. It requires keeping to tight timelines.
Why Live in Spain?
Five days earlier, I arrived back to NY from Barcelona. On my way back, I had made a vow in my travel journal and messily scribbled, “If I lose my job…”
Expat Reflections – Why do I like living in Ecuador?
Expat Reflections – Why do I like living in Ecuador?
Expat Reflections – Roman Vergara
Expat Reflections – Roman Vergara
The Thing That Expats Say That Frustrates Me the Most – Mental Meanderings #9
Has your work become remote permanently? If you can now do your job from anywhere, why stay where you are? Why not move to Ecuador, or Paris, or Peru? There are so many new possibilities open to you.
Five Reasons Why It’s Fantastic to Be an Expat – Expat Mental Meanderings
Ever find yourself staring at a map and fantasizing about moving somewhere totally new? Take a look at this video.
How To Immerse Yourself In A New Culture
Darrel shares with us the importance of learning the local language when traveling or living abroad.
Crime, Punishment, and Local Laws
When you’ve settled in a new country, or are simply visiting, you may assume that the laws there are similar to those you’ve left behind. Big mistake.
ATM Madness–There’s a Hole in My Pocket
In a cash-based society, using a local ATM is important. But knowing how to avoid high fees is key.
Assimilation Curve: The First Six Months as an Expat
As an expat who has arrived at their ultimate destination, it’s going to take a little while to settle in. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Are you Globetrotters or Lifers?
Some expats choose to stay in one place. Other want the freedom to travel around the world. But no decision is necessarily irreversible.
Approaching a New Life Phase – Wanderlust
As we come into our “latter years,” we have lots of big decisions to make. One of the biggest is where we want to spend those years—it could be abroad.
A Millennial Expat, One Year Later
Even when you are young, you can still move abroad for a big adventure. Here’s how one Millennial became an expat.
Living in Ecuador: The Language Barrier
If you are living in a country where English is not the mother tongue, like Ecuador, you may want to start your Spanish language lessons.
Get Yourself a Julio – A Concierge of Sorts
Jacob said, “Julio can help you with EVERYTHING!” Boy, was he right! A personal, affordable and reliable concierge service can be invaluable.