Baños is one of Ecuador's top tourist towns and we recommend a visit there if you get a chance. But be aware that Baños sits in the shadow of Mt. Tungurahua, an active volcano. It's been active since 1999, but that doesn't imply constant or even regular eruptions.
My home town, Cuenca, continues to be a top location for expats. Whenever I'm in El Centro I see folks wandering around with a map in their hands (if they've got on shorts they're definitely tourists!) trying to figure out where they are. Of course they want to see the sites, visit some neighborhoods, maybe drop by a mercado.
Are prices going up in Ecuador? Yes. They never go down anywhere, do they? Unless, of course, there is a housing crisis such as the U.S. experienced in recent years.
We're often asked about the protocol for tipping in Ecuador. And when it comes up in conversation, we're always surprised at the difference in opinion people have about this subject.
Two big events occurred here in Ecuador last month.
This country never ceases to amaze me with its welcoming attitude to those of us expats who live here. Not only are our neighbors kind and generous (one of ours brought us a very sweet Christmas gift this year…a delicate porcelain figurine and a bag of chocolates), but those who work in the service industry are happy and pleasant to deal with.
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