We set our sights on Cuenca, Ecuador, which has moderate weather and is super walkable. Our cost of living is much lower now and we love living here. In 2008, we were living the American dream in Las ...

Cuenca is a charming colonial city in Ecuador that has grown in popularity among expats and foreign retirees over the last few decades. But Cuenca was not always the popular expat community that it is ...

Stephen and Joanna Vargha moved to Ecuador from North Carolina after retiring early. The moved to Cuenca for its lower cost of living, vibrant culture, and welcoming expat community. They recommend ...

When American expat retirees and vacation-home shoppers look outside the U.S. they traditionally flock to the Caribbean, Baja or Costa Rica to take advantage of peaceful surroundings and more value ...

Karl and Brenda moved from the US to Ecuador for a more affordable and stress-free retirement. They were worried about costs and financial instability in the US. Ecuador offers cheaper living, better ...

(CNN) — When Ruth Harrison and Dan Phillips relocated from the US to Ecuador two years ago, their main goal was to enjoy a peaceful retirement. Life had other ideas. Just as the couple – who have ...

When our careers and savings were decimated by the Great Recession in 2008, we decided to retire early and relocate abroad. We moved to Cuenca, Ecuador, primarily because it offered a much lower cost ...

While Ecuadoreans power the market in greater Cuenca, the city has long attracted retirees with its low cost of living and high quality of life. 18 Photos View Slide Show › By Michael Kaminer Perched ...

I met my wife, Amelia, over ten years ago while riding our cruiser bikes around the South Platte River Trail in Denver. Our first meeting was instigated by a mutual friend and we attended a couple of ...

Salinas is the perfect town to enjoy a laid-back beach lifestyle without having to compromise on modern amenities. Stunning beaches, delicious seafood, whale watching, and other water sports add to ...