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Cuenca, Ecuador

We're looking for someone to spend a month in the world's top retirement haven—on us.

If you like the idea of relaxing in a spring-like climate, exploring a colonial University city, making new and interesting friends from all over the world, trying new things and maybe even reporting about your adventures...this could be for you.

You don't need any writing experience but you should be willing to let us know how you're getting on in your new home overseas.

Apart from the tasks I mentioned above, you must also be willing to go to concerts, attend festivals, eat out at great restaurants and any other fun activity you can think of.

We want to send this explorer (or a couple) to Cuenca, Ecuador to experience first-hand the great lifestyle you can have in this top retirement haven.

We'll pay the round-trip airfare, your apartment rental, and a generous expenses allowance.

Read on…

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