Ecuador strives to keep the dollar circulating

Within the past month, a lot has been going on here in Ecuador. President Correa has imposed a new tax levy on a large number of imports in order to develop and stir interest in buying local goods, and to vaccinate the country against the effects of the downturned global economy. This move will doubtless affect a [...]

Cuenca to Bahia Ecuador

Investing in Bahia is a great idea, but its still a long way from Home.

Ecuador by bus

Continuing with a series I’m calling SAGEFAQ this entry addresses frequently asked questions about getting around in Ecuador.

In general, how is bus travel in Ecuador?
Do Ecuadorians travel with livestock on buses?
What is the lechero?
How can I avoid the lechero?
What are the travel times between the major terminals in Ecuador?
Night bus versus day bus for long [...]

Send money now, Mom!

Part One of my series on SAGEFAQ tries to help solve your money problems… no, we’re not giving away free money
*Money Issues, a.k.a “$end mon€¥ ₦ow, Mom!”*
# “How do I carry around my money?”:#1
# “Should I take traveler cheques with me?”:#2
# “Are Visa, MasterCard useful and are ATMs available in South America?”:#3
# [...]

Montañita, Ecuador

We arrived in Montañita on Wednesday just after sunset, the ride was incredible along the coast. the bus drove through little pueblos on the side of the road and everyone was cooking dinner and the smell was great! It was my first sunset over the Pacific Ocean and it was excellent.
We met up with my [...]