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When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Ecuador, they said...

"I started in Vilcabamba yet very quickly moved over the hill to a beautiful little town called Malacatos. It's much cheaper, safer and very peaceful and tranquil here. I drive 35 minutes twice a month to Loja for a big shop and if I need anything specifically Americanized then I can drive 17 minutes to Vilcabamba. I've never loved the cities and really enjoy mountain living so am very grateful that I chose to move here. I spent the past few years struggling to survive in the US in an expensive, tiny apartment and here in Malacatos I live in a big, beautiful home with land. I feel like a millionaire here," remarked another expat in Malacatos, Ecuador.

"1. Learn some basic spanish before coming here. 2. Have a source of income to sustain you, don't expect to work to survive. 3. Keep an open mind and expect things to be very different from home. 4. Come for 3 to 4 weeks to see if you will like the country and city before making permanent immigration plans. 5. Have great patience and don't expect the people to act in a manner to which you are accustomed. Things here take time. 6. Remember you are a guest in their country so be respective of their customs, If you don't know what is expected-- ASK. Don't demand anything. They wll be nice if you are. 7. Always check your passport for visas and date stamps. They have been known to make errors on dates--quite often! 8. Be flexible, things are not under your control. Have Fun," said a member in Bahia de Caracruz, Ecuador.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

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