About Bryan & Dena
We are a Canadian family of 3 who moved to Cuenca, Ecuador in 2009.If this is your first visit, start here. If you are planning a move abroad, you're in the right place. We blog about life in Ecuador and expat life in general. - Bryan & Dena
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- Tutto Freddos: Where to Eat in Cuenca for Pizza and Ice Cream
Tutto Freddos: Where to Eat in Cuenca for Pizza an…
1 day agoOne of our favorite places to go for pizza and ice-cream in Cuenca is Tutto Freddos. It’s just off Parque Caulderon on Benigno Malo y Simon Bolivar. We usually get per…Continue Reading- Colombia Expat Profile – Gringa Colombiana, Bogotá Colombia
Colombia Expat Profile – Gringa Colombiana,…
6 days agoThis is part of our Expat Profile Series. Do you have a story? Share your Story here. We have one section for Expats and another for Travelers. Colombia Expat Profile - …Continue Reading- Health Concerns In Cuenca: Dry Air
Health Concerns In Cuenca: Dry Air
9 days agoCuenca is a beautiful city high up in the Andes Mountains. The climate here is spring like cool-warm during the day and cold at night. From what we have experienced the h…Continue Reading- So You Want To Drive in Ecuador?
So You Want To Drive in Ecuador?
16 days agoIts a noble idea. Avoid taking taxis and buses and buy your own vehicle. If you had a vehicle back home - why not buy a car here too? The price of gas is super low (USD$…Continue Reading- Canada Expat Profile – Karin and Kieran in Toronto, Ontario
Canada Expat Profile – Karin and Kieran in T…
17 days agoThis is part of our Expat Profile Series. Do you have a story? Share your Story here. We have one section for Expats and another for Travelers. Canada Expat Profile - Ka…Continue Reading- Moving Abroad or Traveling With Kids? A Few Things To Look Out For
Moving Abroad or Traveling With Kids? A Few Things…
23 days agoMoving Abroad and Traveling in Ecuador Is Different When Children Are Involved When we moved to Ecuador, our daughter was 8 years old and, there were a few things that w…Continue Reading- What Are the Rental Laws in Ecuador?
What Are the Rental Laws in Ecuador?
32 days agoFor expats, renting a house or an apartment has its advantages. A renter does not have to worry about making repairs or paying for expenses such as insurance, property ta…Continue Reading- Traveler Profile – Lauren Fitzpatrick
Traveler Profile – Lauren Fitzpatrick
32 days agoThis is part of our Traveler Profile Series. Do you have a story? Share your Story here. We have one section for Expats and another for Travelers. Traveler Profile – Lau…Continue Reading- Why Buy International Travel Insurance?
Why Buy International Travel Insurance?
36 days agoThis is a good question. Basically, travel insurance is there for the unknown. A slip, a pickpocketing or a missed flight means so much more ($) when you are in another c…Continue Reading- Cuenca Has Tarantulas! Should You Be Scared?
Cuenca Has Tarantulas! Should You Be Scared?
37 days agoWhat should you be scared of in Cuenca? When exploring options for moving abroad scary animals are often on the list of concerns. Some places have weird parasites that ca…Continue Reading- Owning Horses in Ecuador: What You Should Know
Owning Horses in Ecuador: What You Should Know
44 days agoThis is a guest post by Christina Ring, an expat living in Otavalo Ecuador with her family. Christina and her family were profiled a few months ago. They run 4Volcanoes L…Continue Reading- Cost of Owning a Vehicle in Ecuador
Cost of Owning a Vehicle in Ecuador
49 days agoWe are frequently asked about the costs to run a vehicle here in Ecuador. Of course, the specifics will depend on the type of vehicle you purchase and where you have it s…Continue Reading
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