Guayaquil
Our dream of moving overseas began years ago. We originally visited Guayaquil, Ecuador for 5 years during our summer break.This was a big plus as we became familiar with the country and city where we would eventually move. Ideally we wanted more time as a family and to slow down. Semi-retire so to speak. We were bringing our youngest daughter so schools were important. We weren't sure what our day to day lifestyle would consist of but we were open to finding out. My personal advice is research, research, research. Knowing the language is also helpful. Having realistic expectations is a must as once you leave a first world country, life is different. There are going to be wonderful times and also some sobering moments where you realize you are not in your home country. I would advise anyone interested in moving overseas to do so because it opens a whole new world to you and your family.
Our experience has met and exceeded our expectations. We have met some incredible people. We have more friends than we could have imagined; not to mention a "social life", something we barely had in the States. We have visited some beautiful places and had experiences with our family visiting and living here that I could have never dreamed of....Galapagos is one example!
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Bureacracy, patience, and tolerance - three of the most important words I can think of that one must keep in mind when moving. Things move at a much slower pace and do not happen as planned. We were used to living in a world where one phone call was all it took to solve a problem. In another country, it is a whole new ball game. Sometimes it feels as if it is impossible to get something done, but my motto is "one day at a time"! It does eventually get done, it just may take may take a month instead of a week. Realize that you have to have patience and prioritize what you really need and want to happen!
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Many thanks for your comments. Will be moving there soon to see if it suits my way of life. Glad to hear you have found a social life. Coming from Buenos Aires which is very sociable and virtually knowing no one living in GYE I found your comment refreshing. Planning to set up camp at the Hilton Colon and perhaps Salinas, alternating between these two and South Florida where I have lived a great part of my life. Cheers
reginaldThis is a very big help. This kind of information is priceless when considering a major move to another country.
reginaldThis is a very big help. This kind of information is priceless when considering a major move to another country.
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Moving to Ecuador: Tips for Newcomers in Ecuador
When it comes to getting an insider's perspective on expat life in Ecuador, our Ecuador network is the place to post! With hundreds of posts each month, members cover current events, moving and relocation advice and much more!
International Schools in Ecuador
From the American School of Quito to Acadamia Cotopaxi, we cover the most popular international schools in Ecuador.
Expat Advice about Crime & Safety in Ecuador
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