Ecuador

Salinas is Ecuador’s premier beach destination, hands down. And I’ve liked it from my very first visit, many years ago....

For tourists and foreign residents, Cuenca's Christmas Eve Paseo del Niño parade, or Passing of the Child, is a colorful,...

Ecuador is the number-one place in the world for a cheap and luxurious retirement. In fact, no matter where you...

As we continue shining a spotlight on the opportunity Ecuador presents right now for you to retire well even on...

We're lately shining our spotlight on Ecuador… which we've identified as the world's most affordable place to retire well. Specifically,...

I've spoken with lots of potential expats who are trying to choose between Cuenca, Ecuador, and Medellín, Colombia... even though...

When considering where to relocate or retire on this big sphere called Earth, the many options may be intimidating. That’s...

Important news from Ecuador...This country's residency program just got better. Under new regulations that took effect March 10, 2022, Ecuador's...

Top 3 Strategies For Profiting From An Overseas Rental Investment A friend recently bought a property in a busy resort....

When it comes to buying property overseas, cheap isn’t necessarily best. However, here are six overseas markets offering appealing property...

We all know that when looking for our dream retirement destination, an important factor is cost of living. Luckily, a...

I retired to Cuenca in 2001, at the age of 49. I knew no other North Americans there, and no...

Other than for random, one-off real estate investment opportunities, Ecuador has never been high on my list of top offshore...

I'm most of the way through Alain De Botton's "The Consolations Of Philosophy." It's an entertaining collection of teachings from...

Aside from the dozens of queries that fill our mailbags every week from readers looking for a warm, sunny destination,...

Longtime editor and friend Lee Harrison and his wife Julie divide their time between California and Mazatlán, Mexico. However, Mazatlán...

While some countries make residency difficult and painful to acquire (ahem, France), others make it exceedingly easy. They want foreign...

When establishing a Plan B or backup residency, most people look for the easiest option... but "easiest" isn't a one-size-fits-all...

City living is not for everyone. The noise, traffic, pollution, and crowds you find in a typical big city can...

Loja, Ecuador, is the object of my most remarkable failed prediction. In fact, of two failed predictions. Loja is one...

"When are you going to hold a conference in Ecuador again?" Since I joined the Events team here at Live...

I traveled to Ecuador for the first time nearly 20 years ago and lived in the country—in Cuenca and in...

Ecuador remains a top option for living, retiring, and investing overseas. It’s also one of your best current choices for...

In 2013, I visited Ecuador as part of my personal search for an overseas home. After attending the Live and...