IL Magazine: Discover the World's Best Retirement Haven for 2021 + 24 more
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There are many things that make the expat lifestyle attractive; beautiful locations, healthier lifestyle, and a lower cost of living to name just three. But at some point, when considering the expat life, many people run into barriers—things that may seem like insurmountable obstacles on the road to their new life...
A lot has been written about Ecuador as a great retirement destination—and deservedly so. With mountains, beaches, and everything in between it is a land of an amazingly diverse range of comfortable climates and relaxed lifestyle opportunities. Perhaps overlooked in all of this is the fact that Ecuador is also a fantastic tourist destination...
If you’re someone who is looking for the conveniences of a good-sized city close to the beach and the mountains, I may have found the sweet spot for you. Especially if you are a trailblazer—someone who would enjoy the experience of immersing yourself in a new language and culture.
“What do you DO in Ecuador?” That’s a question that expats get asked all of the time. For the most part, the simple truth is that we do pretty much the same things that retirees do anywhere in our day-to-day life. We read, watch some TV, get together with friends, indulge in hobbies, and so on.
U.S. expat Jim tells us how he took to one particular method of eating in his adopted homeland of Ecuador.
You could build a very strong case for the claim that Italy’s Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful and enticing places on the planet. After spending a week based in Positano exploring the coast, Capri, and of course a side-trip to the ruins of Pompeii, I can say I whole-heartedly agree...
Whenever you hear about the Pacific Ocean beaches of Ecuador, often the focus is mostly on the two more populated cities on the coast—the port city of Manta and the resort town of Salinas.
Much has been written about Ecuador as one of the most ecologically diverse countries on earth, with near-perfect climates to choose from and landscapes including plains, mountains, coastal, and everything in between. For a country about the same size as Wyoming, this is impressive. Choose the weather and terrain you like best, and most likely you can find the ideal spot in Ecuador.
For many, the American Dream of owning your own home is fast becoming more of a fantasy than a dream. But more and more North Americans are finding their dreams coming true in the quiet town of Ballenita on the southwest coast of Ecuador.