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The parallel universes of the expatriate

The parallel universes of the expatriate

Aug 12, 2026

When I arrived at JFK airport in New York on July 3rd, 1980, I had never crossed the Atlantic before. I had left England earlier that day and was on my way to what turned out to be a new life overseas. I remember looking around the airport and having a distinctly...

The Cuenca calefón chronicles: How to tame the beast and finally take a hot shower

August 12th, 2026

South America is eradicating hunger

August 11th, 2026

Murder of prosecutor investigating torture claims following a U.S. drone attack remains unsolved

August 11th, 2026

Death toll rises to 132 with hundreds injured in Colombia earthquake, authorities report

August 11th, 2026

The question that tells you whether you’re beginning to belong in Cuenca

August 11th, 2026

Those who say ‘AI is changing everything’ are lying

August 11th, 2026

The growing number of young U.S. adults living with their parents is bad news for the economy

August 10th, 2026

Prosecutors formally charge seven in 2023 assassination of presidential candidate Villavicencio

August 10th, 2026

Agents crack down on bus fare overcharges; Election advertising rules are updated; Locomotive dedication postposed; Museum hours, exhibits for the holiday

August 10th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

The parallel universes of the expatriate

The parallel universes of the expatriate

Aug 12, 2026

When I arrived at JFK airport in New York on July 3rd, 1980, I had never crossed the Atlantic before. I had left England earlier that day and was on my way to what turned out to be a new life overseas. I remember looking around the airport and having a distinctly...

The Cuenca calefón chronicles: How to tame the beast and finally take a hot shower

August 12th, 2026

The question that tells you whether you’re beginning to belong in Cuenca

August 11th, 2026

The poor country with all the money

August 10th, 2026

How the human touch creates a sanctuary in an increasingly chaotic world

August 8th, 2026

When do you need a power of attorney in Ecuador?

August 7th, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

Those who say ‘AI is changing everything’ are lying

August 11th, 2026

The poor country with all the money

August 10th, 2026

InSight Crime analysis: Ecuador’s anti-gang strategy makes headlines but its ultimate success is in doubt

August 6th, 2026

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Upcoming Events See calendar

An Afternoon at Hogar -POA

August 7th, 2026

Itasian: Asian dishes and Italian Wines

August 1st, 2026

House of Patricia Ann presents: Art In Motion

August 10th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

“Luxury Suite for Sale | Puertas del Sol | Cuenca, Ecuador”

August 11th, 2026

Special Package at Ecuador’s Pacific Coast-San Clemente Beach Rental at Vista Azul residential community Project

August 11th, 2026

Price reduced! Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

August 11th, 2026

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

August 11th, 2026

Community Posts See more

Do you need long term elder care – Residencia Vilcabamba

August 11th, 2026

TEN sessions of Spanish lessons

August 11th, 2026

NEW APP in Cuenca for EVERY cell phone type (Apple App Store & Google Play Store)

August 11th, 2026

Temporary and Permanent Visas. 100% Guaranteed by Isabel Mosquera

August 11th, 2026

Exemption from the Naturalization Exam in Ecuador

August 11th, 2026

Health News

Inflammation helps keep us alive but it’s also making us sick and is frequently deadly

August 8th, 2026

Arthritis awareness: A look at the basics

August 6th, 2026

Biohacker Bryan Johnson confesses he may have ‘taken this whole longevity thing too far’ Story

August 4th, 2026

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