About KhunMarcos

Status:

Considering a Move Abroad 

Gender:

Male

Currently Lives:

Citizen Of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Peru: Where could I work/How could I do it:

Hola, Wife and I on our own little adventure (3 months +), and one theme Ive seen in a few of these forums is 'moving' here for more than a vacation sort of duration. My liitle contribution, after having left the Land of Costco, is don't even consider it, until you've already stayed a while. Even for myself, the idea of expat'ing to somewhere 'else' was attractive, w/out the debt considerations. Some will have no problem adapting, but others will. I've heard it said that if you need to work to relo, don't bother, as man gringos are already here doing what they can to maintain bills (w/ lots hoping English language skills will do it). Travel is wonderful, and educational, but adds it's own stressors. Having to worry about bills stateside, moving to a new land, being able to survive with current language skills, is no a small task. Break it up into chunks could be a suggestion. We have traveled from Columbia to (currently) Chile, and have seen a wide variety of social settings. One friend said never move here, until you've lived through a 6 month rain season, or elsewhere, where here is only rain a couple days a year... Have you done that? Most seem to do 1 or more exploratory trips before committing...I think that it a good idea. As for Peru specific, we saw wonders, and depressing poverty. We didn't consider it, but the lack of availability, to things easy to find stateside has also presented 'frustrations'. I guess my last thought is the debt discussion, is only a tiny bit of the plan. After our journey (and we may head back son to recharge), would be no huge commitment, til you've tried it. Odd note: Water quality and pollution... Get informed. In many parts, the water is poor, and belching smog can plug your lungs... Try it first. South America has been a blast... I waited too long to visit, have now had a glimpse, found parts I liked enough to consider, and parts I wouldn't. Best of luck, enjoy the journey.

Peru: Some visitor help please:

Hello all, Couple of questions, if you don’t mind … Wife and I are on an exploratory / holiday trip, just spent 2 months bumbling around Ecuador, and are coming to Peru very soon. We arrive in Lima soon, but are surprised by the amount of cautionary info on Lonely Planet and a few other sites. Petty crime is known and everywhere (even where we’re at now) but is it blown out of proportion? While here, we would like to see Machu Pichu and surrounding, but also getting conflicting info re: entrance availability, additional req’d passes (Boleto Turistico) and mandatory guides to enter. If anyone could please provide some clarifying feedback, it would be very much appreciated. There is a government website documenting maximum visitors (I’ve heard 2500/day – Yikes!), and the caledar shows that many on all days out to AUG ’17, except around the holidays. My hope is we get to Cuzco, find a local agency, and enjoy while most sane folk are having Christmas festivities. We would also like to see the sacred valley and Cuzco around this adventure. Hope is to then bus to Puno, see Lago T … and then unwind on coast somewhere. Sorry, this feels sort of rambling, but we’re ticketed to Lima, have a big wish list, and need some local info. Thanks in advance for any help! Mark

Ecuador Welcome Forum: Renting in Cuenca:

We're staying at a month at https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3884225?s=9FB- Dano has been super cool and very helpful. He has a few rentals in El Centro, and his reviews are spot on. We whole heartedly recommend considering him. You can find cheaper and more expensive... As always, you get what you pay for.

Ecuador Welcome Forum: Retiring in Banos, Ecuador:

Not sure if this meets, but you mentioned Banos, Guayaquil and Quito. I just has a good experience with Freddy, who did a grand ob of driving us from Quito to Cuenca. Lots of pics on way, lunch, super safe, but it was a private van, as we could find no one else to share with. He lives in Banos, so he may be on the right end for you. We will be using him again. Check him @ https://www.facebook.com/fredyjadiel/ fwiw, we used/use WhatsApp for a lot of comms still... wonder how common that is here?

Ecuador Welcome Forum: Divorce documents:

Dunno about EC req'd paperwork, but I might suggest slowing down of the marriages - 8>)

Ecuador Welcome Forum: US address:

Though I'm here, and have paid Huge into SS, when I'm old enough to begin receiving, will it still be there?

Ecuador: A Trump USA:

I now like you even more ... Thanks

Ecuador Welcome Forum: Taxi Apps:

Sounds like a good idea... I'm Brand New, but might facilitate payments and tracking... Less fumbling for cash.

Ecuador Welcome Forum: Immigration Attorney.:

Oorah! and Thank you for your service! Lo sentimos, pero no sé de cualquier abogado (learning to translate) Mark

Ecuador Welcome Forum: American MBA student/entrepreneur looking for short-term accompdation:

Though I've not yet set foot in Ecuador, I've booked 2 stays for my arrival in weeks; 1st in Quito then in Cuenca (you didn't mention a locale). You also didn't mention budget or otherwise. Ive seen nicer stuff on VRBO or AirBnB, and less expensive stuff (though appear functional) on rentalscuenca.com. Your Destination and Budget must be understood. $0.02

Date Joined:

9/18/2016

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