My Ecuador Journal

My Ecuador Journal

  • 14 November 2022 at 6:12 pm ET6.8 min
    14 November 2022 at 6:12 pm ET

    As I very quickly discovered, e-commerce in Ecuador is not at all the same thing as it is in Canada or the States. Three reasons why.

    As I very quickly discovered, e-commerce in Ecuador is not at all the same thing as it is in Canada or the States. Three reasons why.

  • 28 September 2022 at 4:22 pm ET6.9 min
    28 September 2022 at 4:22 pm ET

    It should go without saying that you never hand cash to a tránsito, in broad view of everyone driving past. And yet, that’s precisely what I did.

    It should go without saying that you never hand cash to a tránsito, in broad view of everyone driving past. And yet, that’s precisely what I did.

  • 14 September 2022 at 4:55 pm ET3.1 min
    14 September 2022 at 4:55 pm ET

    On 30 August 2022, Chantal and I signed away ownership of Casa Luna at Mirador San Jose. Finally, we are free to enjoy the retirement we dreamed of.

    On 30 August 2022, Chantal and I signed away ownership of Casa Luna at Mirador San Jose. Finally, we are free to enjoy the retirement we dreamed of.

  • 23 April 2022 at 4:36 pm ET8.2 min
    23 April 2022 at 4:36 pm ET

    Beach life suits me. I don’t mind the sound of the sea. In fact, I love it. So does Chantal. Our lives are a never-ending pinch-me moment.

    Beach life suits me. I don’t mind the sound of the sea. In fact, I love it. So does Chantal. Our lives are a never-ending pinch-me moment.

  • 28 March 2022 at 3:53 pm ET7.7 min
    28 March 2022 at 3:53 pm ET

    Of course, our move into Condominio Miramar went off the rails. There was not a chance we would escape this experience unmarked by farce.

    Of course, our move into Condominio Miramar went off the rails. There was not a chance we would escape this experience unmarked by farce.

  • 21 January 2022 at 4:46 pm ET8.1 min
    21 January 2022 at 4:46 pm ET

    The nomadic life offers nothing but benefits when you retire to Ecuador. You'll be tempted to buy. Rent, move around, find a spot you love.

    The nomadic life offers nothing but benefits when you retire to Ecuador. You'll be tempted to buy. Rent, move around, find a spot you love.