When we first started The Best of Living and Retiring in Ecuador -- a lifestyle design blog -- we wanted to share with others that change is a good thing and that you can re-invent your lives. Friends thought we were crazy; our family was concerned and others just shook their heads. But now that we've lived in Ecuador for almost two years, our family thinks that it was the best move we ever made.  

I wrote the book Living and Retiring in Cuenca:101 Questions Answered because I wanted to help others who were thinking of making the "leap" to Ecuador and let them know it was possible with a little preparation! The book has exceeded all expectations and has been #1 in Kindle (Travel and Retirement). The second edition will be out in April 2012 and I look forward to answering more of your questions.