• 16 November 2023 at 3:28 pm ET6.6 min
    16 November 2023 at 3:28 pm ET

    Every dream has its price. If you think Canadian (or American) home ownership is a money pit, try living on the beach in South America.

    Every dream has its price. If you think Canadian (or American) home ownership is a money pit, try living on the beach in South America.

  • 23 April 2023 at 1:44 pm ET3.7 min
    23 April 2023 at 1:44 pm ET

    Our luxury cruise of the Galapagos islands' northern archipelago was absolutely enchanting. It was also a highly regimented experience.

    Our luxury cruise of the Galapagos islands' northern archipelago was absolutely enchanting. It was also a highly regimented experience.

  • 2 April 2023 at 5:22 pm ET5.1 min
    2 April 2023 at 5:22 pm ET

    We lose power when it rains. Every time. There’s a saying in our barrio: cuando hay lluvia, no hay luz. When there is rain, there is no light.

    We lose power when it rains. Every time. There’s a saying in our barrio: cuando hay lluvia, no hay luz. When there is rain, there is no light.

  • 22 January 2023 at 3:56 pm ET4.6 min
    22 January 2023 at 3:56 pm ET

    Now that pandemic restrictions are lifted, Chantal and I are on the road again. This time to our beloved Otavalo, with friends from Calgary.

    Now that pandemic restrictions are lifted, Chantal and I are on the road again. This time to our beloved Otavalo, with friends from Calgary.

  • 8 January 2023 at 4:45 pm ET8.4 min
    8 January 2023 at 4:45 pm ET

    My annual review of our retirement experience in Ecuador. It's still the adventure of our lives. But there are quirks you have to accept.

    My annual review of our retirement experience in Ecuador. It's still the adventure of our lives. But there are quirks you have to accept.

  • 4 December 2022 at 7:46 pm ET5.5 min
    4 December 2022 at 7:46 pm ET

    Chantal and I live in San Clemente now. This is our first Christmas among Ecuadorians. If last night is any indication, we’re in for a treat.

    Chantal and I live in San Clemente now. This is our first Christmas among Ecuadorians. If last night is any indication, we’re in for a treat.