Like it? Share it!As I mentioned in a previous post, getting your Ecuadorian driver’s license is some adventure… But once you have it, you realize driving in the country is the actual adventure! But unless you live in a neighborhood where you can do everything and get everything you need on foot, at some point …
Like it? Share it!When you look for information about everyday life in Latin America, you will necessarily read stories about safety/safety issues, and you will worry. Which is good: it is important to think about safety before you move – anywhere! But why has Latin America a bad reputation when it comes to safety? Is …
Like it? Share it!When you move to a new country with your children, you obviously want them to feel good in their new home. One of the first things that struck me when we moved to Sao Paulo, was the friendliness of the Brazilians, overall, and their candid love for children in particular. Discovering the …
Like it? Share it!If you’re visiting Ecuador as a tourist, you can easily rent a car with your driver’s license. Sometimes you will be asked to have an official translation (in case you get controlled by the police). Having an international license is another useful option. But, if you plan on staying in Ecuador on …
Like it? Share it!Some people love them and others prefer to avoid them. Those who enjoy the extra long weekends on the beach or in the mountains, and those who avoid crowds, avoid beach and mountains and enjoy a rather quiet urban environment. Whichever group you belong to, to help you plan you’ll find here …
Like it? Share it!Imagine arriving in your new country, you’re at the airport and you don’t understand a word of the announcements… most signs are also in english but not all… what do they mean ? What is this airport official asking me ? And the sign on these doors, does it say push or pull ? Well …
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Like it? Share it!The decision is made : you are moving to Latin America ! But there is one problem : you don’t speak spanish/or portuguese. Don’t worry, I didn’t know a word of spanish when we first moved to Panama, and I was even less familiar with portuguese when we decided to go to Brazil, and guess …
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Like it? Share it!… 3rd most affected economy of Latin America in 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 will have been a very different and complicated year for many countries. For Panamá, it will have been a year of rankings, both for better and for worse. On the bright side, it was designated 4th favorite …
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Like it? Share it!When you travel abroad for a short vacation, you can use your driver’s license and passport to rent and drive a car. In some countries, they will ask you for an official translation of your licence or and international driving license, but these are easy to get. If you decide to settle …
Like it? Share it!1. Am I ready to move out of my country ? To answer that, you first need to answer this question : do you want to leave your country or do you want to move into a different one ? You don’t see the difference between the 2 phrasings ? It is small, indeed, but it …