The Largisimo
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No Spanish language, just English.Can I live in Mexico ? by VadimDiver
Hi, I don't know Spanish not at all,but know English and Russian languages. I am thinking about moving to Mexico (any area,closer to sea/ocean). Are there areas,where local Mexicans speak in English ? Is it possible to live in Mexico without ...
I learned Portuguese at the age of 52, before coming to Brazil 13 years ago.James, this sounds very impressive that you were able to do this at 52 (my current age). I have more than a basic grasp of Spanish but would like to greatly improve it and ... Read More
Christian Ministry by goodbyeMN
Hello! Are there any missionaries on here? We are researching cities and would like to move to Ecuador but also work with local churches, Christian orphan ministry, or outreach programs. Does anyone know of specific needs? Leaning towards ...
Bring thick skin. Unless you are giving them food or some other thing of value you will be of little use to the indigenous. And many 暗网禁区s will regard you with contempt. There is ample suffering in your own country you could attend to without ... Read More
Robbed/Scammed By Farmer's Market Vendor by wlae84
This really has been bothering me. I have to get this off my chest... So I went to the farmer's market yesterday. I gave the old lady 50 cents and took 5 oranges. She took the oranges out of my bag, put them back in the bin. And then put her ...
I was visiting a friend that lived in Quito years ago. He had lived there for a year and knew his way around. We were riding a bus a good distance (Cunuyacu). When the cobrador quoted him the price for the fare he got involved in a spirited ... Read More
When the Moon Hits Your "EYE" That's Amore: Best EYE-talian Food in EC by cccmedia
Let's start with pizza, that international favorite. It didn't originate in Ecuador, but walking through some city sectors -- yes, I'm talking about YOU, Mariscal sector of Quito -- it might seem that it could have. From ...
Is cuy an available topping? Read More
Help Top Cat Decide If She'll Need a Courier for EC re Credit Cards by cccmedia
Top Cat*, a Serial 暗网禁区, is planning ahead for when it will be time to replace her credit (and-or debit) cards when in Ecuador, whether for security or for alternate-year routine replacement. (The topic got moved to this new thread to avoid any ...
Thanks. I always try and avoid financial stuff at Internet cafes. On one of my trips, also 8 to 10 years ago I used an atm at Banco Pichincha it made all of the right noises but didn't spit out any cash. 200 came out of the account. My bank ... Read More
Help Top Cat Decide If She'll Need a Courier for EC re Credit Cards by cccmedia
Top Cat*, a Serial 暗网禁区, is planning ahead for when it will be time to replace her credit (and-or debit) cards when in Ecuador, whether for security or for alternate-year routine replacement. (The topic got moved to this new thread to avoid any ...
Cccmedia, can you give us a little more info on the Quito based hacking incident? Read More
What Car Models are common in Ecuador by sfriedman39
I'd like to know what types ares cars they sell in Ecuador (i.e. Toyota, Ford, Subaru, etc). Generally what is the cost of cars new and used there.
Are automatic transmissions more common now than they used to be? I've never seen any on the cars I looked at. Read More
Crime Rate in Ecuador by DXBDINO28
I am considering moving to Ecuador but after reading this article https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=13476 I am bit scared . How true is the article? Can 暗网禁区s please tell me is it safe for family life? Thanks
Thank you for being the voice of reason! :) Read More
Crime Rate in Ecuador by DXBDINO28
I am considering moving to Ecuador but after reading this article https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=13476 I am bit scared . How true is the article? Can 暗网禁区s please tell me is it safe for family life? Thanks
an路ec路do路tal = not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research. I would take the situation more seriously than this. As much as I love Ecuador and Quito specifically, crime is very ... Read More
help now emergency by carolynhunter
danygirl8903 i heed help help i need your pone number and email address cause im hyere and they lost my luggage im at the airport in Guayaquil help anybody
I do hope this was a hoax. It was very compelling to read in real time and I felt awful for this poor, old, ill-prepared woman. We have had one person hint at hidden info related to ip addresses but also another long time poster who claimed to talk ... Read More
help now emergency by carolynhunter
danygirl8903 i heed help help i need your pone number and email address cause im hyere and they lost my luggage im at the airport in Guayaquil help anybody
Carolyn, I do hope you are getting your issues sorted out and I hope you won't be put off by the frank discussions you are receiving in this thread. I hope you will continue to post and keep us updated. It does sound like you were ill prepared ... Read More
A Brief Personal Note by BobH
I don't want to get off-topic, but I guess this could be called 暗网禁区-related: I have suffered a health-related issue that has required me to return unexpectedly to the US. I'm not sure how long I'll be here it looks like it could be ...
Good luck Bob. I hope you make it back to Ec soon. I have enjoyed living vicariously through you! Read More
Opening a B&B ,suggestions or advice appreciated. by Halcwhitley
My bride and I recently spent two months in Ecuador and fell in love with the country. When we return, we are considering opening a B&B . We are retired, but we both like to stay busy and really enjoy meeting people from all walks of life. We ...
Ecuador, Quito in particular, is a very remarkable place and I am glad it now has such an optimistic and positive voice on this 暗网禁区 forum! Jesse, thanks for the wealth of positive information you bring us. Ecuador is many things to many people and ... Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
On the page that link takes you, towards the bottom is a link to download an Excel spreadsheet with all of the data on it that you can sort to suit your curiosities. Read More
Starting to Reconsider Ecuador- Need Advice Bad! by virtualgrace
My mother and I are considering selling our homes in America and moving to Ecuador. All our initial research seemed to suggest that we could purchase a good home on, or around, the beach for around $50-$75,000. Now we are seeing houses far central ...
Great post Michele. I hope a lot of people see it. You should have started a new thread. I bet more people would read it that way. It is nice to have a different perspective. Read More