Country: Ecuador

Elliott Segelbaum, Cuenca

Who are you?My name is Elliott Segelbaum.I’m 46 years old, and I retired at 40 from computer programming because my wife, Stephanie, and I realized that life is too short to spend our best years in a cubicle. (She retired

Jim Santos, Salinas

Who are you? My name is Jim Santos, I’m a retired computer and networking professional, now earning some extra money (and getting a lot of satisfaction) out of writing freelance.I have a blog where I write about our lives in

Keith & Tina Paul, Cuenca

Who are you? We are Keith & Tina Paul. Early retirees who believed there’s so much more to life than work. We love to travel and now have a successful travel blog. Where, when and why did you move abroad?

Ecuador – Recommended Social Media Accounts

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Ecuador and some of the social media accounts you

Jim Santos, Salinas

Who are you? Jim Santos, retired from the computer / network support business, and now a fulltime freelance writer and blogger. I’m the Ecuador Coastal Correspondent for International Living, and recently had an article published in the Wall Street Journal.Where,

Ecuador – Recommended Blogs

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Ecuador and some of the blogs that might be

Should You Buy Or Build A House In Ecuador?

Ecuador is becoming a popular destination for expats due to its low living costs. The real estate market is one particularly important factor that attracts foreigners to this country. Housing prices can be anywhere between 50% and 100% cheaper than

Moving To Ecuador With Children

Ecuador is a multicultural country with one of the highest representations of indigenous cultures in South America. Covering just 283,560 sq. km of area in the northwestern part of South America, Ecuador may be a small country, but it’s known

The Reality Of Expat Life In Ecuador

South America’s fourth-smallest country, Ecuador is a top expat destination, especially for retirees. Many foreigners choose to settle down here due to its low living costs, colorful culture and easy accessibility. There is also plenty to see and do in