• 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 18 November 2021 at 5:41 pm ET3.2 min
    18 November 2021 at 5:41 pm ET

    Campo (country) life is downright paradisical. I tell my friend Luis, who checks in daily, the only grief we face is from angry chickens.

    Campo (country) life is downright paradisical. I tell my friend Luis, who checks in daily, the only grief we face is from angry chickens.

  • 28 August 2021 at 7:33 pm ET4.4 min
    28 August 2021 at 7:33 pm ET

    I’m in a hotel room in Guayaquil because I flew to Ecuador to sign a single piece of paper. A personal accusation. I cannot sign digitally.

    I’m in a hotel room in Guayaquil because I flew to Ecuador to sign a single piece of paper. A personal accusation. I cannot sign digitally.