“Beach Condo or City House in Ecuador? We Can Afford Both”

“Beach Condo or City House in Ecuador? We Can Afford Both”

I'm typing this from the comfort of a lawn chair on the patio of my house in Quito. It's early December and even though Quito is moving into winter, today is warm and sunny. Quito, Ecuador's capital (a UNESCO World Heritage site), sits on the spine of the Andes nestled between two mountain ranges and several ice-capped volcanoes. The climate is mild, with high temperatures in the 70s and lows of around 50.

A New Freedom Overseas — After Losing My Job…

A New Freedom Overseas — After Losing My Job…

It was the first full day of our vacation in Canada, when my best friend, Sharri, and I got some news that put a different spin on our trip. The company we worked for was being acquired. We spent the next day of our vacation listening to conference calls. Each one basically said the same thing—nobody knew anything about what the future held.