Considering Vilcabamba, Ecuador? Read This
Oh boohoo! A lot of my family and friends back in Wisconsin were complaining on Facebook about the winter they had this past spring.
John Curran
The Happiest Expats I Know in Ecuador
Perhaps the happiest expat couple I’ve met in Ecuador came here with what fit in their suitcases and only two things that didn’t—a guitar and a fiddle.
Why Move to Vilcabamba, Ecuador?
In Ecuador we found one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse countries in the world. And with a low cost of living, a government that leaves us alone, and some of the friendliest people you’re ever likely to meet, Ecuador more than exceeded our expectations.
How We Found Our Paradise in Vilcabamba
Are you for real? Do you have any kids? Do you like squirrels? How old are you? What does that do? Can I wear your hat? How did you get this job? Is your teacher pretty? How much do you get paid? Can I drive? Is John your real name? Can I toot your horn? Answering questions. It seems I have been doing that for most of my adult life.
Success in This Part of Ecuador is Guaranteed
My grandma, a legendary green thumb, once tried her hand at growing bananas. She was successful, producing exactly one banana... from a plant in a pot, in her living room, in Wisconsin, in the dead of winter. The bad news? I didn't inherit my grandmother's green thumb. The good news? Living in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, I don't need it. And neither will you because the area has such ideal growing conditions that anybody can be successful, even with little or no experience. Here's what you need to know to get started:
How We Found Our Paradise in Vilcabamba
It started when I was a boat captain on an authentic sternwheeler. Passengers always had questions, but never more so than when 100 five- and six-year-olds piled onboard for their end-of-the-school-year field trip.
26 Ways to Know You’re Living in Paradise…
During the recent Powerball hype, a friend asked me if I won the lottery, would I move somewhere else? Sure I would! I would move anywhere...but only if you can find me a place that has... 1. Good weather, the kind that doesn’t require a furnace or A/C to cope—just a T-shirt and a sweatshirt. 2. Beautiful scenery...because life’s too short to live someplace ugly.
People Say I’m Crazy
Is it crazy to consider living in another country? John shares the story of how the “crazy” decisions he and his partner Sue made have culminated in a healthier, happier, and ultimately more rewarding life in Ecuador.
People Say I’m Crazy
Is it crazy to consider living in another country? John shares the story of how the “crazy” decisions he and his partner Sue made have culminated in a healthier, happier, and ultimately more rewarding life in Ecuador.
“Is Ecuador Everything You Hoped?”
Six years ago, Sue and I saw our home in Vilcabamba, Ecuador for the very first time. Even though it was our first day ever in South America and we hadn’t even seen the town of Vilcabamba yet, we agreed to buy the property five minutes after stepping through the blue steel gate that was the entrance to the property. And, as it turned out, to our new life.