Unfortunately, getting a driver’s licence in Ecuador isn’t as easy as just turning up to the issuing authority and transferring your existing licence. But, the process isn’t terribly painful either - once you know how... I’ve covered the 3 main pathways most expats use to obtain their Ecuadorian driver’s licence below. There is also an […]

Finding updated, quality information on traveling and living in Ecuador can be like bobbing for apples - after many searches you might get lucky & find a winner.  So, I've compiled the following shortlist of Ecuador blogs and resources that you can use as a starting off point. Each of these resources has been helpful […]

What do expats wish they knew before taking the plunge and moving to Ecuador? Turns out it's a lot.  Some of these things might be surface level, and in that case, you have a good shot of picking them up on an investigative trip to Ecuador before committing to the move. Which, I fully encourage […]

When you start planning your move to Ecuador, you'll most likely be constantly asked, "But, is Ecuador safe?" I know I've been asked this question many times. And of course, it was a key consideration for me when I decided to make the move to Ecuador.  There are a few caveats, but yes, I consider […]

The cost of living in Cuenca, or Ecuador in general, is often cited as one of the core reasons why expats move here.  It was a consideration for Michelle and me too. In particular, the cost of schools in Cuenca is approx half of that in Quito. So, we decided to move from Quito to […]