Recent content by Ahhemm..

I've been to Ecuador 3 times, for more than two months total; Quito, Cuenca, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Latacunga, the Quilotoa loop, Alausi, Loja, and Vilcabamba to name a few. Of them all, especially with a youngster, I would recommend Banos. It is a small town with amazing views of Vocan Tungurahua...

Hi there. I am from Florida, USA. At the moment I am in Argentina on a 3-month-long trip to explore different places to return to during my retirement. On May 18 we will pass through Buenos Aires again for 3 days. Another group I belong to is having and asado (in a large part to meet the...

Hey girls, one way to meet guys is to post a thread on any web site with a title like, "Where's the best place to meet guys?" Buene Suerte!

Actually they are quotes for August 15 through November 15 which I stated specifically, believing that I would get a good off-season rate! Chuck

Hola. Based on information I received from this group a few months ago, I decided that my wife and I could easily afford to live in a small town outside BA.... say Villa Gesell por ejemplo... on our pensions. However in searching the web diligently since then, the lowest rate I could find was...

Please excuse my ignorance; I have not yet bought an iphone but am seriously thinking about it as they have a new contract with Verizon. And we are moving to SoAm next year for an extended stay. Can't you use a Skype app on an I phone without being within range of a Wi-fi network?

"there is an Immigrations office in Bariloche and whenever I have been there, there were never more than 4 people waiting... Can you renew your 3 mo. visa as often as you like at the immigration office and stay for as long as you like?

Hola. I have heard that in certain South American countries which grant US citizens an automatic 90 day visa, you can only exit the country and return for another stay once a year, limiting your time in that country to 6 months out of twelve. Is this true of Argentina? Also, I am not a big...

Malvinas, I have good news for you! There are a lot more qualities to look for in people than their intelligence and these qualities can be found in almost any city. They are goodness, kindness, friendliness, charisma, helpfullness, justness, compassion, wisdom etc. Good luck in finding these...

USE2BREW: Pardon me all to pieces. You are quite right, I shouldn't believe everything I hear. Too trusting. According to the following report the Ecuadorian population in NY a few years ago was more like 200,000...

Hello Lina. I'm Chuck (aka: Ahhemm..); I too was a biologist in the US for the Dept. of the Interior. That's story in itself, but more about me later (if you want to hear it). Tell me about your biol. experience there. Did you work for the Feds? Salud, Chuck

TO ALL: Thanks for all the great replies and info, especially "Lawyer". Salud, Ahhemm..

To Sergio: There are several reasons for my not feeling safe in Ecuador lately. Remember, we have not retired yet and are not living there, but I have been there twice for five weeks each trip and do not like what I have seen and heard. First, in Feb., 2009, I attended a Spanish Emmersion...

Thank you A#z##Ho. Okay, 2K is plenty. Let me be more specific. I tried to search the archives for info on buying a car but found nothing. What documents are required for an expat to buy and sell a vehicle? Cheers, Ahhemm..

Hola. We are a soon-to-be-retired couple nearing 60. Ecuador has become a little too dangerous for my comfort and I am considering two or three years in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile until Soc. Sec. begins for us. Now here's my plan: We are outdoorsy, so we would fly to BA, buy a small RV...